Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead lot for this week’s Missoula Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride up Wallman & down Dropout trails.

A little love now equals fantastic trail love the rest of the season – help out with the Flathead Area Mountain Bikers / Spencer Mountain Dig Day at Twin Bridges Trailhead at 6:00 pm on Thursday.

Get down to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.

Arrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.

The Pack Strings are looking forward to your help packing the house when they play at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Get your team together, or fly solo for Trivia Thursday nights at 6:00 pm at Brannigan’s Irish Pub in Kalispell.

Show off that big brain of yours with Thursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each week at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula.

Roll on down to the Montana Museum of Art and Culture for Derby Day with the unveiling of Deborah Butterfield’s sculpture “Billings” and art silent auction from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Singers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

Joe Martinez plays live on Thursday at Split Rock Restaurant in Bigfork at 6:00 pm.

MCT holds its Premiere Night Fundraiser with Mamma Mia! at Missoula Children’s Theatre 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday.

The Missoula Blues and Jazz Society presents the Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival with nightly performance lineups starting at 6:30 pm continuing Thursday thru Saturday at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula.

If wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by David Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell.

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Flashback to your special night at the interactive theatrical production of The Awesome 80s Prom at Sentinel High School 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The Old So N’ So’s play live on the murphy stage at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Bring your friends – pick your favorite country and rock classics – grab the mic and be a star at Karaoke every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls.

UM School of Theatre and Dance presents “Dance Underground,” an experience of choreographic creativity as a vehicle on diverse themes, with unique performances at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Thursday – Friday – Saturday at UM Open Space Theatre / PARTV Center.

Very Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Request your favorite songs to sing at Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32.

Karaoke is hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Tuesday & Thursday on the main stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon.

The legendary John Dunnigan performs at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Thursday til midnight.

Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays from May 1 thru October 9.

Enjoy the Celtic flair of the Luck of the Beauties with the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band and Missoula Highland Dancers from 12:00 pm Noon to 1:00 pm on Friday in front of Dillard’s at Southgate Mall.

Check out Montana’s first-ever Guitar Builders Show featuring acoustic and electric guitars, banjos and more from a dozen luthiers from around the state during Jazzoula weekend at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula 12:00 pm Noon to 5:00 pm Friday and Saturday.

The Montana Gravel Challenge returns for 2026 with a 3-Day stage event with mass starts on Six Mile Road in Huson, and competitive / recreational categories for all ages and abilities at 2:00 pm Friday (Time Trial); 8:30 am Saturday (Petty Road / Southside course); and 8:30 am Sunday (Rocky Mountain Roubaix).

Hamilton’s Downtown Association hosts First Friday each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.

Singer-songwriter Barbara Sim plays live acoustic tunes for First Friday hosted by Missoula Farmers Market at The XXXXs on Higgins in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Stop in at Missoula Art Museum for First Friday on May 1 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of Acts of Love, Refusal, and Resistance – a powerful new exhibit featuring the work of Sara Siestreem with music by Dylan Running Crane.

Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson.

Torrents presents a new group art exhibit: ZOMBIES! 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula.

Rabbit (locally known as artist Maxine Beard) is the featured artist 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday at Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula.

Bloom into May with the new oils art exhibition of Ani Eastwood from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday at The Artist’s Shop Gallery in Downtown Missoula.

Your First Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Round up your posse and ride on down to the University of Montana Spring Rodeo at the Missoula Fairgrounds at 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday.

Cranky Sam Public House hosts their First Friday Party in Downtown Missoula featuring fresh art from Breze Schmitz and live bluegrass from The Pack Strings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Kick off your weekend with a killer live performance under the pines with The Clint Reimann Band hitting the stage Friday night at 7:00 pm at The Jack Saloon in Lolo.

MCT presents ABBA’s musical stage production of Mamma Mia! at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances from 7:30 pm First Friday; 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday; and 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm Sunday; continuing weekend shows thru May 17.

Trivia in Paradise? Yes, every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana.

Andrea Harsell comes in to play live at 8:00 pm First Friday at Marvin’s Bar N’ Grill in Missoula.

Andrew Sweeney plays solo live 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Friday at The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am.

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork.

The Josh Farmer Band plays on First Friday at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm to 1:00 am.

Cahoots takes over the big stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon performing live from 9:00 pm First Friday.

Dance your pants off Friday night with the Tanner Laws Band at the Blue Moon Niteclub in Columbia Falls starting at 9:00 pm.

The best damn cover band in the land, Ticket Sauce Trio plays live funk, rock and soul nuggets at The Remington Bar & Casino in Whitefish at 9:00 pm Friday.

Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula’s Westside Lanes from 9:00 pm til closing time.

Chaddabox’s Super Groovy Springtime Show goes off the rails with DJ’s River Phlo and Mystic Wolf at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm to 1:30 am on First Friday.

The Gray Goo melts faces with Deschamp and The Colourflies opening at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Friday to 1:30 am.

Sign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson.

Logjam Presents welcomes The Timber Rattlers for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on First Friday.

The original Missoula Farmers’ Market for over 54 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 2 thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – featured music on May 2 is The Queens & Mr. G.

The Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31. Featured music on May 2 is the Brent Jameson Duo.

The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 2 thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton.

The Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays thru October 17.

The Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula thru September 26.

The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula.

The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street thru October 3.

Exercise and art in one event? Yes, please! Join ARTS Missoula and Run Wild Missoula for the Art on the Run 3-mile run/walk starting in Caras Park at 10:00 am on Saturday.

Get ready for the ultimate day of shopping and fun with The Prairie Sisters Vintage Market at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.

Run with the Montana Brewery Running Series with a 5k at 11:00 pm Noon on Saturday, May 2 at Draught Works in Missoula.

Downtown Missoula Partnership hosts the 32nd Annual Garden City BrewFest at Caras Park with over 60 local & regional beers, seltzer and ciders, food trucks, and live music by DJ Coach Shane, Mudslide Charley and the Joan Zen Band from 12:00 pm Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday.

During the Season Finale of Montana Repertory Theatre’s “First Reads” Series, meet the cast and the playwright of HOTDISH, Paul W. Kruse at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 2 in the Cooper Room at Missoula Public Library.

Join Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Andrew Sweeney plays live in The Lodge at McGregor Lake 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Roots / Americana singer-songwriter Andrea Harsell plays live on the murphy stage at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm.

Hamjammers presents a Double Diamond Dance Party featuring DJ sets from Hamtown locals Dane W and Cove Jasmin at the Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge #1651 in Hamilton 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday.

Joe Martinez plays live at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.

Join Clint Reimann at The Silver Bullet Bar in Columbia Falls for a full-band show kicking off at 8:00 pm Saturday.

Don’t sleep on Montana’s brownest band – Ya Boy Drew! & Slant Street Records bring OBJECT ~ A Tribute to Ween ~ to Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula 8:00 pm to Midnight on Saturday.

Take a little trip with Grateful Dead tribute band 710 Ashbury at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Owen Ross plays a live show at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Saturday.

It’s always a good ol’ time when Zootown Karaoke hosts Karaoke Night starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Alt Bloom for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday.

Bring your old and outgrown kids’ bikes to the Kids’ Bike Swap at Wayfarers State Park upper parking lot south of Bigfork from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon on Sunday.

Speed Jigsaw Puzzling gets underway with Puzzle Buzz at Philipsburg Brewing at 12:00 pm Noon on Sunday.

Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO in the Bay from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite host Sultry Sarah.

Roll on in to Trax Bar in Alberton for Barstool Bingo Sundays from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Join Ronan Cooperative Brewery for Bingo at 4:00 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Just because, pull up a stout & enjoy Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday.

It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Join hosts Paul and Stu for Dram Tuff Trivia at 6:00 pm each Sunday at Missoula’s Dram Shop Central.

Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in Draught Works’ taproom in Missoula every Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Spring Sunday Night Jazz Series – this week’s featured group is the Missoula Jazz Collective.

Sing away your Sunday night with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Timber Bar & Grill (formerly the Dusty Star Saloon) in Kalispell.

We have around 70 live music events listed for this weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of springtime activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead, Mission and Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier and even Northwestern Montana, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.

Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a challenging (or relaxing) outdoor spring hike or mountain bike ride. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Try your luck with some fun local bingo. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.