Weekend PICKS: Thursday, April 4th thru Sunday, April 7th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On April 4, 2024
Welcome to April, spring has sprung! The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events from Thursday thru Sunday in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS!
The first weekend of April brings another First Friday in Downtown Missoula (and Hamilton, too), with many stores holding art exhibits, free snacks and beverages, and music to soothe your worn out week-tortured soul.
Sunday just happens to be National Beer Day, and we are very well positioned with all our fantastic local breweries to wholeheartedly support…don’t mind if we do!
It’s spring in the valleys, and winter in the mountains right now! While it’s rain down low, there’s fresh snow dumps happening this weekend at the high elevations; you’ll want to check around the area resorts to keep an eye on who has the most perfect spring conditions! The MUG has a one-stop Snow Conditions page. We have real-time live snow report links for all the Western Montana ski resorts, plus area XC grooming conditions, avalanche forecasts, and even links for fat bike trails – and MDT road reports! Check it out here, and bookmark it on your browser. Keep your tips up, try the red beers, and tip your lifties. We’re here to help.
There are more than 50 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of early springtime activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.
Get out and 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 brisk hike. Get back out on the mountain bike. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. 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. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
“April is a moment of joy for those who have survived the winter.”
— Samuel Johnson
Do you have a Western Montana event coming up that you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
THURSDAY, April 4
Thursday Trivia Night at Conflux Taphouse
Conflux Taphouse 200 E. Main Street, MissoulaArrive early for Trivia Thursday starting at 6:00 pm at Conflux Taphouse in Downtown Missoula
TNR / Thursday Night Ride Missoula – Blue Mountain Sampler
Blue Mountain Parking Lot & Trailhead Blue Mountain Road & Forest Hill Lane, MissoulaMeet up at 6:00 pm Missoula's Blue Mountain Trailhead parking lot with the TNR group for the Thursday Night MTB Ride doing the Blue Mountain Sampler
Lena Marie Schiffer of Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs at Bitter Root Brewery
Bitter Root Brewery 101 Marcus Street, HamiltonYou're in for a treat when Lena Marie Schiffer (lead singer of Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs) plays a live set at 6:00 pm Thursday at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton
In Tune Missoula fundraiser hosted by Rotary Club at Zootown Arts Community Center
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaThe Rotary Club hosts In Tune Missoula, the annual fundraiser to help defray the cost of musical instruments for middle school education programs in Missoula, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Thursday, April 4 at Zootown Arts Community Center
Trivia Night Thursdays at Iron Griz
Iron Griz: American Bistro 515 South Avenue E., MissoulaBring your brainy-est friends to sign up for Trivia Night Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula
Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellIf wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell
The Owen Ross Trio at Longstaff House
Longstaff House 601 Longstaff Street, MissoulaIt might be jazz when The Owen Ross Trio perform live at 7:00 pm Thursday at Missoula's Longstaff House
Country Dance Night Thursdays at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceCountry Dance Night every Thursday with free lessons at 7:00 pm and DJ & Dancing at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Open Mic Comedy at The Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaMissoula's Homegrown Standup Comedy / Open Mic at 9:00 pm Thursday at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula
Transcendental Express + Live Ox at Monk’s Bar
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaIt's gonna be a lit Thursday night of groovy tunes with Transcendental Express and Lost Ox starting at 9:00 pm at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula
Friday, April 5
First Friday w/Elene Weege at Paws Up People & Culture Center
Paws Up People and Culture Center 601 3rd Street West, MissoulaMeet featured artist Elene Weege on First Friday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Paws Up People & Culture Center in Missoula
Resurgence: Visualizing Tribal Sovereignty Over Ancestral Lands at the Confluence Center
Confluence Center 119 West Main Street, MissoulaOn First Friday, art program Torrents partners with Human Ecology to present Resurgence: Visualizing Tribal Sovereignty Over Ancestral Lands 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula
First Friday Party with The Old So n’ Sos at Cranky Sam Public House
Cranky Sam Public House 233 W. Main Street, MissoulaFirst Friday with The Old So n' Sos at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula beginning at 5:00 pm
Kenny James Miller Band at Sacred Waters Brewing
Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, KalispellThe Kenny James Miller Band gets your Friday going from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Wolf and The Moons live at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, MissoulaWolf and The Moons live at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday at 6:00 pm
Diamond Dolls Spring Fever Burlesque at Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
Kalispell Elks Lodge 725 & Event Center 1820 US Hwy 93 South, KalispellSpice it up with Diamond Dolls of the Flathead's "Spring Classic Burlesque" performances including musical accompaniment by Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces from March 29 thru April 6 at the Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
Tom Catmull at Highlander Beer
Highlander Beer 200 International Drive, MissoulaTom Catmull at Highlander Beer in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater
The Roxy Theater 718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater in Missoula Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Miller Campbell at The Raven
The Raven 25999 Montana Hwy 35, BigforkMiller Campbell returns to The Raven on Woods Bay / Flathead Lake in Bigfork 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday
Music Talent Jam, Open Mic & Karaoke Friday Nights at Kegler’s Pub in Ravalli Fun Center
Ravalli Fun Center 300 Skeels Avenue, HamiltonKeglers Pub & Casino hosts Music Talent Jam, Open Mic and Karaoke Friday Nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton - come sing your heart out!
Billy G at Bitterroot Eagles Lodge
Hamilton Eagles 125 N 2nd Street, HamiltonSaddle up with Billy G live at 7:00 pm Friday at the Bitterroot Eagles FOE 1693 in Hamilton
Light Up the Night – a VEO Guardians Fundraising Event with Josh Farmer at The Wilma
The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula"Light Up the Night" fundraiser with VEO Guardians 7:00 pm First Friday, April 5 at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula; live art by Caleb Meyer and Jodi Monahan; live music by Josh Farmer
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloKaraoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Serpentspire, The Night We Died, Propagate the ROT, and Zephyria at Kalispell Eagles
Kalispell Eagles 234 37 1st Street West, KalispellSerpentspire, The Night We Died, Propagate the ROT, and Zephyria at the Kalispell Eagles Club Friday at 7:30 pm
Dwayne Wilson – The Runaway Tour at 2nd Chance Saloon
2nd Chance Saloon 125 Main St SW, RonanDwayne Wilson - The Runaway Tour at 2nd Chance Saloon in Ronan Friday at 8:00 pm
Sasha Bell + The Spills at Ole Beck VFW Post 209
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, MissoulaSasha Bell + The Spills at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Missoula Friday at 8:00 pm
Trivia Friday at Plains American Legion Post 129
American Legion Post 129 450 Railroad Avenue, ParadiseTrivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana
Diamond Dolls Spring Fever Burlesque at Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
Kalispell Elks Lodge 725 & Event Center 1820 US Hwy 93 South, KalispellSpice it up with Diamond Dolls of the Flathead's "Spring Classic Burlesque" performances including musical accompaniment by Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces from March 29 thru April 6 at the Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
Moneypenny at the Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceMoneypenny at the Rustic Hut in Florence Friday at 8:00 pm
2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater
The Roxy Theater 718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater in Missoula Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Karaoke Fridays at Evaro Bar & Casino
Evaro Bar & Casino 17025 US Hwy 93 North, MissoulaKaraoke team assemble! Every Friday at 9:00 pm at Evaro Bar and Casino
Karaoke at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkKaraoke at 9:00 pm every Friday & Saturday at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake's Woods Bay in Bigfork
Rocky Mountain Karaoke Competition at Evaro Bar
Evaro Bar & Casino 17025 US Hwy 93 North, MissoulaBring your favorite songs and your A-game Friday at 9:00 pm for the 2024 Rocky Mountain Karaoke Competitions at Evaro Bar & Casino
Josh Farmer Band at The Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaJosh Farmer brings his band of merry men for a First Friday night of merryment starting at 9:00 pm at The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula
Rendezvous-Vous House + Disco + Techno at Monk’s Bar
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaRendezvous-Vous House + Disco + Techno at Monk's Bar in Missoula Friday from 9:00 pm to 1:30 am
First Friday Throwbackz 90’s Party at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaFirst Friday Throwbackz 90's Party at The Badlander in Missoula beginning at 10:00 pm
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge 101 Heritage Lane, PolsonSign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
Gilda House at The Top Hat
Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, MissoulaGroove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Gilda House for a FREE live 10:15 pm performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula on First Friday, April 5
SATURDAY, April 6
Missoula Valley Winter Market at Southgate Mall (Scheels Entrance)
Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street, MissoulaThe Missoula Valley Winter Market happens from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday from November 11 through December 30, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 6 through April 13 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance
Annual Bicycle Bazaar at Free Cycles Missoula
Free Cycles 732 S. 1st Street W., MissoulaFind a great bike with character for an amazing price that's just right for you - arrive early for the annual Bicycle Bazaar at Free Cycles Missoula from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, + tons of cool bike activities all day
Paint Pour Planets at Ravalli County Museum
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonPaint Pour Planets at Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon
12th Annual ZACC Mini Show Art Auction & Gala
Missoula County Fairgrounds 1101 South Ave W, Missoula12th Annual ZACC Mini Show Art Auction & Gala at Missoula County Fairgrounds Commercial Building in Missoula Saturday at 5:00 pm
Texas Tom at the River Edge Resort
River Edge Resort and Steakhouse 168 S Frontage Road E, AlbertonTexas Tom at the River Edge in Alberton Saturday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Way Down North at Symes Hot Springs
Symes Hotel 209 Wall Street North, Hot SpringsWay Down North at Symes Hot Springs Resort Saturday at 6:00 pm
Diamond Dolls Spring Fever Burlesque at Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
Kalispell Elks Lodge 725 & Event Center 1820 US Hwy 93 South, KalispellSpice it up with Diamond Dolls of the Flathead's "Spring Classic Burlesque" performances including musical accompaniment by Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces from March 29 thru April 6 at the Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
My True Freedom at Patriotic American Brewery
Patriotic American Brewery 2177 Hwy 2 East, KalispellJoin the birthday celebration with My True Freedom playing 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday at Patriotic American Brewery in Kalispell
Manic Focus at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaManic Focus and The Sponges at The Badlander in Missoula Saturday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater
The Roxy Theater 718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater in Missoula Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Andrea Harsell at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaAndrea Harsell brightens Missoula's Draught Works' taproom with a live show 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday
Billy G at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloBilly G plays live from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday at The Jack Saloon in Lolo
Jazz Night Saturdays with The Connor Racicot Trio at Stave & Hoop
Stave & Hoop 223 N. Higgins - Alley Entrance, MissoulaJazz Night Saturdays with The Connor Racicot Trio at Stave & Hoop in Missoula Saturday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Missoula’s Rising Country Stars – Tanner Laws, Tyler Barham & Alan Keithley at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaMissoula's Rising Country Stars - Tanner Laws, Tyler Barham & Alan Keithley, 8:00 pm Saturday, April 6 at The Sunrise Saloon
Disco Party at Del’s Bar
Del's Bar 100 Somers Rd, SomersDisco Party at Del's Bar in Somers Saturday at 9:00 pm
2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater
The Roxy Theater 718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula2024 HUMP! Film Festival, Part 1 at The Roxy Theater in Missoula Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Kyle Curtis at The Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaKyle Curtis and The Promised Land band playing live Saturday from 9:00 pm til closing time at The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula
Pedacter Project at Great Northern Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishRock/funk band Pedacter Project returns Saturday to the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm to 1:30 am
SUNDAY, April 7
Bigfork Bingo Sunday at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkLakeside views and Bigfork Bingo Sunday at 3:00 pm at The Sitting Duck on Woods Bay / Flathead Lake
Logan Dudding at Smelter City Brewing
Smelter City Brewing 101 Main Street, AnacondaLogan Dudding at Smelter City Brewing in Anaconda Sunday at 4:00 pm
String Orchestra of the Rockies with violinist Kerson Leong at University of Montana
University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaString Orchestra of the Rockies with violinist Kerson Leong at University of Montana in Missoula Sunday at 4:00 pm
Pedacter Project at The Bierstube
The Bierstube 3896 Big Mountain Road, WhitefishPedacter Project plays live 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday at The Bierstube in Whitefish
Good Old Fashioned at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaGood Old Fashioned ends your weekend on a high note from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday at Missoula's Draught Works
Open Mic Sunday Night hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing
Bias Brewing 412 Main Street, KalispellOpen Mic hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing in Kalispell from starting at 5:00 pm every Sunday
Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing
WildWood Brewing 4018 Hwy 93 N, StevensvilleIrish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday
Karaoke hosted by Ash at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaSunday Karaoke hosted by Ash 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
Hunks The Show at Sunrise Saloon and Casino
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaHunks The Show at Sunrise Saloon and Casino in Missoula Sunday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Uada + Abigail Williams + Death Support + Age of Nephilim at Monk’s Bar
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaUada + Abigail Williams + Death Support + Age of Nephilim at Monk's Bar in Missoula Sunday from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
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