Weekend PICKS: Thursday, August 4th thru Sunday, August 7th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On August 4, 2022
Welcome to August! The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS.
It’s First Friday and all the goodness that goes with it in Downtown Missoula, and Hamilton.
We’re counting around 100 music shows of one kind or another in the area. We’ve got options!
More big summer festivals are happening, including the big annual Stevensville Creamery Picnic, Smelterman’s Days in Anaconda, the Bob Marshall Music Festival in Seeley Lake, Festival of the Arts in Downtown Bigfork, and the Great Bear Festival in Kalispell.
Farmers Markets season is in full swing in Western Montana. We’re hearing huckleberries and Flathead cherries are appearing. You’ll find ’em here, and for a complete list of nearly three dozen in the area, check out our comprehensive Western Montana Farmers Markets story on The MUG.
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. 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.
Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Support our local farmers and crafts people. Go float! 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.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
“As long as you live, keep smiling, because it brightens everybody’s day.”
Vin Scully
THURSDAY, August 4
Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Free UDASH Clark Fork River Shuttle Bus Service
UMT / UDASH Shuttle Boarding Stop at Outdoor Program Building
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
UDASH RIVER SHUTTLES ARE BACK WITH EXPANDED SERVICE!
River tuber shuttles are free and open to the public.
Shuttle Dates/Times: Shuttles run Thursday-Sunday 12:00 Noon – 6:00 pm through Sunday, August 28th (the Sunday before fall semester starts). Shuttles depart on the hour, each hour starting at noon with last departure at 6:00 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays we now offer 1/2 hourly service 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Shuttle pick up and drop off locations:
Passengers board on Campus Drive near the Outdoor Program.
The shuttle stops at Sha-Ron in East Missoula.
The bus also serves Milltown State Park, by request, until 5:00 pm.
See the River Shuttle map.
Thursday, August 4
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center
155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana
The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday, May 19th, 2022 through October 13th 2022, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center. Come support your local producers, bakers & craft makers!
Thursday, August 4
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club
2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, August 4
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Alberton’s Community Farmers Market
Alberton Senior Citizens Center
701 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, Montana
Location: Community Center Parking lot beside Senior Citizen’s Center, Railroad Avenue, Alberton
Fee: Vendor space is FREE, no registration required
Market Details: Weekly vendors include (but are not limited to):
Vegetable starts, Bedding plants, Flowers, Fresh local produce, Jewelry, Blankets, Raw Local Honey, Fresh Eggs, Junk Art. Gift boxes, Aprons, Hand Wovens, Live Music each week!
Non-profit organizations are welcome to serve a meal as a fundraiser.
Thursday, August 4
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Columbia Falls Community Market
The Barn (behind O’Briens Liquor & Wine)
830 1st Avenue W, Columbia Falls, Montana
Featured Musical Artist: Stanton Creek Band
Columbia Falls Community Market…It’s the locals’ market!
Columbia Falls Community Market offers friends, families, neighbors and visitors the chance to more conveniently live a farm-to-table lifestyle while enjoying each other’s company, live music, fresh food, desserts, artisan gifts and locally-brewed beer.
The weekly event is Thursdays through the summer from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, from May 19 thru September 29, 2022. Check our website and Facebook page for specific local artists playing each week.
Our space provides ample parking for vendors and attendees, a safely-enclosed but open-air selling space, a central music stage and dance floor, food court, excellent curb appeal and plenty of visibility.
We have space for 60 vendor booths, and we’d be honored to have you join us.
Thursday, August 4
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Downtown Tonight
Caras Park
123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, Montana
August 4: Marshall Catch
Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. That’s right, Downtown Tonight has returned to the heart of Missoula. Local food trucks will be on hand to serve up the delicious food that you crave all winter long. Its time to gather and reconnect in the Heart of Missoula, at Caras Park!
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula
Blue Mountain
Missoula, Montana
This week we’ll ride the trails at Blue Mountain.
Meet at 6:00 pm at the main Blue Mountain Trailhead.
Have a good one!
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Paul Lee Kupfer
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Paul Lee Kupfer is from a lot of different places—a West Virginia native, he lived in Pennsylvania, California, and Montana before settling in Knoxville. When he’s not on the road as a solo singer-songwriter, Kupfer is one-third of the Bus Driver Tour, with fellow country-folkies Ian Thomas and Danny Freund.
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sacred Waters Trivia
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana
It’s always a packed house so be sure to arrive early to snag a table and, most importantly, a beer! Max 8 people per team. No phones. Just those brains! Top three teams win beer money. See you there!
1st place team: $30 gift card
2nd place team: $20 gift card
3rd place team: $10 gift card
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John Floridis
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm
Rock the Dock Concert Series: Rob Quist and the Great Northern
Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino
49708 US Hwy 93, Polson, Montana
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, August 4
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Revival Comedy Night
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Bring snacks, bring a friend, and have some wine and pizza while you listen to jokes.
This month, our line-up includes:
Co-headlined by Thomas Blake and Ben Blake
Hosted by Sarah Aswell
This event will be held outside on the lawn unless the weather is yucky!
$5 to see the show / pay at the door
Wine Bar opens at 4:30 PM – Comedy starts at 6:30 PM
Pizza served from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SPECIAL: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, two glasses of wine and a pizza for $39.
As always: double punches on wine cards on Thursdays!
All ages are welcome, but there’s *very adult language and content*. We are not responsible for explaining to your kids what hand jobs and LSD are. If you can think they’re young enough to tune out the comedy, or old enough to handle the content, that’s great!
Masks are not required at the winery, though they are heavily recommended if you are not vaccinated.
You can call ahead to order your pizza so that it will be ready when you arrive: (406) 549-8703
This show has wheelchair accessible seating. For other accessibility questions or requests, call or text Sarah at 508-254-5379.
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Radio Ranch
Craggy Range
10 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
August 4
6:00 pm
Jay Alm
River View Bar
191 Mill Street, Bigfork, Montana
Thursday, August 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Summer Soirée
Flathead Lakers
29368 Black Bear Trail, Polson, Montana
Tickets · $125 – www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-soiree-tickets-269195760767
Attendees will enjoy a private concert on Rocky Point overlooking Flathead Lake. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. Limited to 100 attendees
Tommy Edwards’ audition on The Voice:
Proceeds for the evening benefit the Flathead Lakers and our mission to protect clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a lasting quality of life in the Flathead watershed.
Together, we preserve our spectacular lake and watershed to ensure all of us can continue to enjoy and benefit from our beloved lake and precious clean water – now and in the future.
Thursday, August 4 – 6:30 pm
Friday, August 5 – 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, August 6 – 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Stevensville Creamery Picnic
Stevensville Civic Club
Lewis & Clark Park
206 Buck Street, Stevensville Montana
The fun continues Friday at 4:00 pm with the beer garden, live music and food trucks.
Be sure to come back Saturday for the parade at 11:00 am. Get free ice cream right after in the park. Enjoy all the amazing craft vendors and new this year our kids made vendor section!
Brew fest Saturday from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm with beer from all over Montana. Come learn to line-dance from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Don’t forget about the greased pig raves and firefighter games.
Music from Shodown from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Luke Dowler
The KM Bar
29 3rd St E, Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eric Alan
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 HWY 93, Lakeside, Montana
For more info visit www.musicbyericalan.com
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
JD & Chuck
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm
Jazz-Esque
The Old Post
103 W Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia
Western Cider
501 N. California Street, Missoula, Montana
Trivia at Western Cider! Come alone or bring your team for five rounds of questions ranging from current events and music to team-selected categories and much more. Plus, there are weekly prizes! We start right at 7:00 pm, so make sure to arrive early to settle in, get your drinks, and prepare to strain your brain!
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Smarty Pants Trivia is running every Thursday in 2022 – The Flathead Valley’s newest and most fun Trivia night! Amazing categories that cater to ALL INTERESTS & skill levels! Win prizes & bragging rights plus enjoy the best global wines made in-house and stellar food that will fuel your brain! Grab some friends, come up with a great team name and see if you can with the title of SMARTY PANTS!
Thursday, August 4
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm
Mido Skip + Wet Dog Nightmare
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 // To purchase advance tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/mido-skip-wet-dog…/
From the great city of Missoula, Mido Skip started out as a simple idea, formulating into one of the biggest conspiracies to date. It is said that on a full moon you can hear the mad ravings of the nü-emo band from abandoned alleyways. Have you captured a glimpse of this enigmatic event? If you’re lucky enough, it could change how you look at yourself, and the world as you know it.
Take a mix of David Bowie, The Front Bottoms, Modern Baseball, Tom DeLonge, Alex Cameron, and you get what is Wet Dog Nightmare.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Thursday, August 4
Doors 6:00 pm // Concert 7:00 pm
18th Annual Montana Baroque Music Festival
Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort
190 Hwy 35, Paradise, Montana
Surrounded by the beauty of the Clark Fork River running through Quinn’s Canyon, returning and new guests enjoy three evenings of classical music performed by renowned musicians.
The concerts are performed in Paradise Hall Event Center.
August 4: Showing Off
Our finale will feature all our musicians in a tour de force of nearly 200 years of baroque and classical showstoppers. From 17th-century Falconieri to Mozart himself, Matthias, Monica and the rest of the band will put on a fantastic show.
This year we will not have picnic boxes available. If you would like to dine in the restaurant make sure you make dinner reservations in advance.
$35 per Night
Thursday, August 4
Doors 5:30 pm // Show 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Whiskey Myers
Big Sky Brewing
5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, Montana
Tickets are still available here
For this band of renegade brothers, the goal isn’t to fit into a format or try a new direction for its own sake, it’s to be true to the music they love — and with Whiskey Myers they continue pushing in all directions and sharpening their attack, whether country, rock, blues, whatever — even adding the legendary McCrary Sisters’ gospel influence to the project on background vocals. “Everybody wants you to pick a genre, but we did this our whole career,” says Cody Cannon. “We like it all, so we’re gonna do it all. We’re better than we were at 20 years old — you try to hone your skills and get better, write better, play better. This is just how it came naturally, and it works better that way.”
For more info on the band, check out their website.
Thursday, August 4
7:00 pm
Trivia Night
The BuckSnort Steakhouse
16995 US Hwy 93 N, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, August 4
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursty Ear Thursday – Missoula Jazz Collective
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
With a keen respect for the history of jazz & a deep interest in nurturing a vibrant live music scene the Missoula Jazz Collective brings their communication & improvisation to the stage. $5 cover added to tabs after 8:00 pm – music begins 8:00 pm.
Thursday, August 4
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Little Feat
KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner, Montana
Tickets available at The Top Hat, online or by phone at 1 (800) 514-3849. General Admission Standing Pit tickets, Reserved Stadium Seating tickets and General Admission Lawn tickets are available. All ages are welcome.
Available Ticket Types: $42.00 – $60.00
General Admission Pit: General admission pit tickets allow access to the standing room only section located directly in front of the stage.
Reserved Stadium Seating: Reserved Stadium seating tickets allow access to the reserved, stadium style seating section located just behind the main pit of the amphitheater.
General Admission Lawn: General Admission Lawn tickets allow access to the upper standing section of the amphitheater located just above the reserved stadium seating section.
Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.
All concerts are held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as sunshine, heat, wind or rain. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, tickets will not be refunded.
Thursday, August 4
8:00 pm
Gateway Show
American Legion
825 Ronan Street, Missoula, Montana
Tickets · $15 – $25 www.eventbrite.com/e/gateway-show-missoula-tickets-381915608867
Stand-up comedians take to the stage and tell their BEST jokes, then they go to an undisclosed location to get WAY too baked, only to come back to the stage and ATTEMPT to tell more jokes completely baked.
Hosted by Billy Anderson
TICKETS
VIP Seating – $25 Online | $35 At The Door
The VIP Seating ticket gives you guaranteed admission to the show, with seats reserved for you ahead of time. In addition to that, you’ll have the best seats in the house. Note – If you want to sit with a group, please purchase all of your tickets under the same order.
General Admission – $15 Online | $25 At The Door
The General Admission ticket gives you guaranteed admission to the show. If you need guaranteed, assigned seating then please select the VIP Seating ticket level. Otherwise, just come early, grab a seat, and get a drink before the show!
PRESENTED BY Seed of Life Labs
For more information, please visit our Facebook page at Facebook.Com/GatewayShow
Thursday is Trivia (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Karaoke (8:30 pm to 12 Midnight) at Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, August 4
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, August 4
Sign up 8:30 pm // Show 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Missoula’s HomeGrown Stand Up Comedy-Open Mic
Union Club Bar
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Show is open to anyone who would like to watch or perform. And it is a FREE SHOW!
Comedians, please show up around 8:30 pm to sign up. Beginners will get 3-4 min of stage time, intermediates (people who have done stand-up at least 4 times) will get 4-5 min, and headliner/veterans/features will get 4-5 min. Performers who bring notes on Stage only get 3 min. Sign-up closes at 8:45 pm.
Thursday, August 4
9:00 pm
Open Mic Night with DJ Nitewolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, August 4
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Boot Juice
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the door
Boot Juice has been gaining buzz with its high energy performances and party-sparking reputation. The band features electric and acoustic guitars, three vocalists, bass, drums, trumpet and alto saxophone. Boot Juice shifts effortlessly between driving bluegrass and Americana into cosmic rock ‘n roll. They deliver three part vocal harmonies and dynamic instrumental arrangements with a sultry dose of blues and soul. The collective effect leaves crowds little choice but to shake it down on the dance floor.
FRIDAY, August 5
Friday, August 5
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
11 3rd Avenue West, Polson, Montana
Friday, August 5
Saturday, August 6
Sunday, August 7
Discover Anaconda
Anaconda, Montana
Friday, August 5:
Sidewalk Sales – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art walk – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 6:
Smelter City Scamper – 5k, 10k Half Marathon, Kids fun run
Sign up here: https://www.smeltercityrc.org/thescamper
Float Decorating – Decorate your float for the parade! Decorations and streamers provided! Will take place at Kennedy Common, West 4th Street & Main Street, Anaconda
Brewfest – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Breweries from across the state will be pouring beer! Food trucks and live music all at Kennedy Common.
Bus Tours – 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm
See the Stack up close!
Sign up here: https://anacondacommunityfoundation.networkforgood.com/…
Sunday, August 7:
Bus Tours – 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:30 pm
See the Stack up close!
Sign up here: https://anacondacommunityfoundation.networkforgood.com/…
Parade – 1:00 pm
Watch or Partake in the Smeltermens Day Parade! It will go down Main Street, take a left on Park Street and another left on Hickory Street and will end on Third Street.
Register your float here: https://discoveranaconda.com/parade-registration-2022…
Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Bob Marshall Music Festival
Lewis and Clark Brewing Company
2980 MT Hwy 83 N, Seeley Lake, Montana
The Bob Marshall Music Festival is a destination festival in Seeley Lake, MT. Celebrate friends, family, and a good time together with the beautiful Bob Marshall Wilderness extended above and all around us.
Camping check-in begins on Thursday, August 4 at 3 pm. Campers must leave by 12 noon on Sunday, August 7.
Friday, August 5
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lolo Community Farmers Market
Lolo Community Center
12345 Hwy 93 South, Lolo, Montana
Friday, August 5
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
West Glacier Farmers Market
Heaven’s Peak Kitchen Lodge & Resort
12130 Hwy 2 East, Glacier, Montana
West Glacier Farmers Market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area.
At a new location at Heaven’s Peak Kitchen Lodge & Resort, just outside the entrance to GNP. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of local artistic talents. Variety of vendors, great pies, handcrafted items and Montana products.
Great stop on the way to Glacier National Park to stock up for the weekend!
Friday, August 5
4:30 pm – 10:30 pm
August First Friday Party with Left on Tenth
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
First Friday on August 5th will feature one of our favorite, most high energy, and entertaining bands we’ve ever had at the pub and an esteemed pop artist.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Michael Lax will be on hand to showcase his unique, vibrant, and eye catching pop-art on the walls of Cranky. Michael has a rich history working among some of the biggest names in the art world from his time in New York and around the globe. Though he might be slow to tell his stories, come by the pub to hear some of the tales he has to share and check out his incredible works.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Left on Tenth is a 6 piece band out of Bozeman that features funky grooves, rock spirit, and reggae vibes. If you haven’t seen these guys, don’t miss out! This patio show will be a ticketed event for $5, so stop by the pub or call to reserve your spot in advance.
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Friday Hamilton
Hamilton Downtown Association
Main Street, Hamilton, Montana
Enjoy extended hours, special retail, wine, art, and artist receptions.
Participating Businesses:
ArtFocus
Chapter One
Corwin Galleries
Copper Poppy
Big Creek Coffee
The Closet
The Cupboard
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Paul Lee Kupfer
The Springs in Philipsburg
106 Brewery Road, Philipsburg, Montana
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mission Falls Market
Good Old Days Pavilion
32670 US-93, St. Ignatius, Montana
Local spot for St. Ignatius community and beyond, to gather and purchase Montana-made crafts, produce, and food. All farmers, gardeners, craftsmen, and food-vendors are invited to sell their wares.
The Mission Farmers Market hopes to grow and share locally-produced items with our amazing communities. Come join the fun!
Every Friday evening in summer (May 20 through September 23) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Easy off, easy on Highway 93 on the corner to St. Ignatius at the Good Old Days Pavilion.
Stop in and pick up some of the best, fresh, locally grown produce and a variety of other home grown items on your way to Flathead Lake or Glacier National Park.
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Friday Artwalk
FINN
100 Madison St, Missoula, Montana
Start your artwalk at the river with cocktails, complimentary appetizers & live music with Russ Nassett. Featured artist is Missoula local, Tanya Lee Yarrow.
Tanya Lee Yarrow is a mural artist based in Missoula. Her goal is to create modern, colorful murals that inspire, empower and connect. “I make art for people who choose to see the beauty in life, even when it’s dark. I make art for people like me – fabulously weird, unapologetically themselves, the messed up and broken, the people with a past. You know, real people. I want to tell your story with my brush. I want you to come out in every possible way. And, when you do, I want you to love that person you find.”
Tanya is an artist because she believes that art can heal. She is a muralist because she believes we can heal together, in public, out in the open.
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Family Friendly
9:00 pm – Close – 21 and over
Monk’s Summer Vibe 1st Friday Show
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday with Jayded Coyote – 1 year celebration
Betty V Vintage
104 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
August’s First Friday is right around the corner, and that also means it’s been an entire YEAR since I opened my little secret store. It’s been quite the adventure with lots of learning curves – this is the first time I’ve been my own boss and owned a business. It’s also been such a blast meeting new people in Missoula (and all over the world) who are SO EXCITED to share their love of vintage with Kai, Chelsi, and I. To help celebrate our one year anniversary almost the entire store will be 15% off from August 5th until August 12th!
With that, next month’s artist is @chelsi_soleil and @jaydepoint6 with @jayded.coyote who will be bringing in some awesome hand painted, beaded, and adorned hats as well as some handmade candles. As always, it’ll be a blast having some new artists in the store for the month.
Friday, August 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gallery Opening: Death Mirror, Works by Tanya Abou-Ghazaly
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
After the traumatic death of her estranged father in Lebanon, Tanya Abou-Ghazaly tries to find closure by unpacking her family history through the lens of mortality.
Death Mirror is a photo essay that weaves together fragments of her family history using poetic prose and old photographs exhumed from dusty boxes. A mural adapted from the photo essay will be exhibited at the ZACC throughout the month of August. For more information, click here.
Friday, August 5
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hallady Quist
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, August 5
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Naomi Moon Siegel Trio featuring Tommy Sciple & Ed Stalling
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Friday, August 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry Myer
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, August 5
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
This incredibly talented performer is by far one of our favorites and he’ll have you jammin’ away all night while you drink & dine
Friday, August 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Radio Ranch
River View Bar
191 Mill Street, Bigfork, Montana
Radio Ranch: Inspired by the folk rock movement of the 60’s and grounded in traditional country western music, Rhett Henry Baxter and Camille Kelly have long been in love with the freedom of wide-open country and the people within it.
Friday, August 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stick and String
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, Montana
Friday, August 5
6:00 pm
ElevatioN Car Meet
Montana Car Shows & Cruises
1745 Airport Rd, Kalispell, Montana
We welcome everyone to bring out their rides, whether it’s a project or not to come hang out with other car enthusiasts. Our car meets this year will be all over the valley so be sure to check the discussion for the specific location. Around 7:30 pm we will head to Main Street in Kalispell to cruise the gut. We hope everyone has a great time and can’t wait to see all the rides!
Friday, August 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Texas Tom
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Friday, August 5
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
David Walburn
The KM Bar
29 3rd Street E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, August 5
7:00 pm
Karaoke with Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6
Gates 6:00 pm // Show 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Top Dawg Arena Cross
Sanders County Fair and Plains PRCA Rodeo
30 River Rd, Plains, Montana
Friday, August 5 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 6 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 7 – 2:00 pm
SWEENEY TODD – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Cutler Bros. Theatre
301 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana
Arrive 15-30 minutes prior to allow time for seating.
Not recommended for children
Tickets: $20 each
Call (406) 846-4096 to reserve or visit www.cutlerbros.com
A Musical Thriller
The dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
From and Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards, in association with Dean and Judy Manos
Aug 5, 6, 7
Aug 12, 13, 14
SWEENEY TODD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Friday, August 5
7:30 pm
Second Wind Duo
Max’s Market
125 Village Lane, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, August 5
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana
Friday, August 5
9:00 pm
Country Rock Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Evaro Bar
17025 US Hwy 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, August 5
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, August 5
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, August 5
9:00 pm to 2:00 am
Nite Wolf Productions Karaoke with DJ Hecka
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street
Missoula, Montana
Friday, August 5
Doors 9:00 pm // Show 10:00 pm
Monk’s Summer Vibe Late Night 1st Friday Show
Monks Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, August 5
9:00 pm
20 Grand
Remington Bar and Casino
130 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
K’Niption Fit
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the door
SATURDAY, August 6
Saturday, August 6
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers Market
100 Railroad Street East, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hot Springs Farmers Market
Hot Springs City Park, Hot Springs, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Corner of Higgins & Pine, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Missoula Peoples’ Market
Higgins & Pine Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kalispell Farmers Market
Flathead Community College
777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
301 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Show ‘N Shine Car Show
Conlin’s Furniture
1441 Hwy 35, Kalispell, Montana
Show ‘N Shine continually has over 250 classic cars & trucks. Open to all classes of cars & off road vehicles. No entry or admission fee. Over 20 trophies will be awarded.
This is a family oriented event with Food Vendors + Door Prizes + 50/50 Raffle.
Saturday, August 6 & Sunday, August 7
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Festival of The Arts
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Bigfork, Montana
Celebrating our 44th year, the annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is a favorite among artists and visitors alike. Our well attended Festival fills the main streets of the town with a fine selection of art, crafts, food, music and other entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday. You are invited to be a part of this special weekend. Many exhibitors have declared that this is their favorite show of the summer!
Sign up here to volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044da8ab2eabf85-festival1
Click here to go to the artist application: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=10218
Saturday, August 6
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cars & Coffee
J&K Customs – Nvicta Squad
2904 W Broadway, Missoula, Montana
The weather forecast is calling for Cars & Coffee. Super excited to be kicking off the year with a new location! A big thank you to J&K Customs for offering to host Cars & Coffee! Be respectful of their store and parking lot while we are there. There will be coffee as well on a first-come first-served basis. Thanks to Loose Caboose for donating the Coffee. Depending on the turnout we may get drink and food vendors for future events.
Also, please do your part to keep these events family-friendly, clean and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars.
Saturday, August 6
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Craft Tube Creations
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Get in on the action and make your own whimsical creation from fancy craft tubes, construction paper, and silly wiggle eyes! The sky’s the limit for what you can turn this three-dimensional craft into.
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, MT (406)363-3338
Saturday, August 6
Gates 3:00 pm // Show 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Chocolate, Etc.
Hopkins Players – A Family Friendly Experience
101 E Broadway St, Philipsburg, Montana
Don’t miss a matinee or evening performance of Chocolate, Etc!
A musical comedy written by Cassandra Hopkins, ideal for music lovers, history buffs, and those who love to laugh.
Anthony Paxton, a well-loved radio showcaster, returns from WWII with a new idea for his show. Along the way, he falls in love, saves a few singing careers, rehabilitates a criminal, and puts together a few families.
Performed at the Pocket Park next to the Sweet Palace on Broadway St in Philipsburg, MT.
Tickets are sold at location – $10 Adult, $7 Child, $25 Family
Saturday, August 6
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Great Bear Festival 2022
Depot Park
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, Montana
Click here to get tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/great-bear-festival-2022…
Come celebrate summer in the Flathead Valley! Local Rotary groups are bringing in breweries and cideries from Montana and beyond to feature over 70 craft beers and ciders along with wine, local food, and live music. Adults can enjoy an exclusive VIP tent next to the bands featuring free beer and wine plus excellent food.
Prices are $30 in advance for general admission, $35 at the door for 21 and older. Kids under 13-20 and designated drivers are $10, children younger than 13 are free. VIP tickets are $125, which includes admission, free beer, wine, a meal from Desoto Grill, and a commemorative mug.
When you raise a glass at Great Bear Festival, you’re raising a glass to build communities! All proceeds are donated to projects that improve the quality of life for people here and across the world.
Saturday, August 6
Doors 4:30 pm // Show 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lady and the Tramp
Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Company
200 Firehouse Drive, Seeley Lake, Montana
Parents bring a comfy chair and for your kiddos bring a pillow & their special blanket. We will be serving spaghetti before the movie. We will have games for the kiddos to play before the movie starts.
Saturday, August 6
5:00 pm
The Gravy Ladles
The BuckSnort Steakhouse
16995 US Hwy 93, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm
Rock the Dock Concert Series: Slickbacks
Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino
49708 US Hwy 93, Polson, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Karaj Lost Coast
Draught Works
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Karaj Lost Coast is a Bay Area songwriter with a taste for spare arrangements and insightful lyrics. Many songs are inspired by open spaces and western states. Wandering the Pacific Coast and beyond, playing homegrown original songs, plus more by great songwriters near and far.
Learn more here! http://www.karajlostcoast.com/bio.html
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm
Blue Melon
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Road, Corvallis, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm
Kelly Diane
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Luke Dowler
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm
The Lucky Valentines
River View Bar
191 Mill Street, Bigfork, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music with Kimberlee Carlson & Louie Bond
River Edge Steakhouse
168 S Frontage Road E, Alberton, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm
Johnny Dango
Northern Lights Saloon
255 Polebridge Loop, Polebridge, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:00 pm
Acoustic Roll
Highlander Beer
200 International Dr, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Modified Lockdown
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
Gates 5:00 pm // Show 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Lil Smokies and Joan Zen
Daly Mansion
251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton, Montana
Saturday, August 6
7:00 pm
Sweater for an Astronaut
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Opening up Within The Pyre, H.E.R.B. and Vittima. $5 / 21+
Saturday, August 6
7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Crown Jewel Concert Series Presents Reckless Kelly with Special Guest Tommy Edwards Band
Jewel Basin Center
218 Sportsman Lane, Bigfork, Montana
The band has graced the musical landscape with a high-powered form of Americana, equally rooted in raw passion, refined musicianship, and gritty authenticity. With the dual release of two new albums—American Jackpot and American Girls—the Idaho-bred band presents a beautifully detailed portrait of their beloved country, turning their nuanced songwriting to its many glories and tragedies.
This outdoor event features standing and seated General Admission tickets, and VIP table tickets.
For General Admission tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/reckless-kelly-with…
For VIP table tickets:
https://forms.gle/7QyypgHBoh79iAyc9
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.
Saturday, August 6
Doors at 7:00 pm // Show at 7:30 pm
Black Shore w/ SenterLine
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 // $15 Tour Supporter Ticket
To purchase advance tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/black-shore-w…/
Black Shore is a democratic artistic collective power trio comprised of D.L. Johnson (vocals/guitar squanch), Joseph Running Crane (vocals/thunder drums) and Dead Ed (vocals/sub-contra bass)! Their music has been described as a punk rocker’s psychedelic journey thrashing and laughing their way through the dystopian jungle of the modern world, while discovering all the treasures left in the muddy ashes with childlike wonder. Having released their first ep in June 2022 to a potpourri of excited new fans, Black Shore has been diligently working on new material to excite and entice all walkers of life to join in its epic journey!
SenterLine is a new three-piece rock band based in Missoula, MT. It consists of Marcus Knight on drums, Matt Miller on bass/vocals, and Stanley Kipp on guitar/vocals.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Saturday, August 6
Doors 8:00 pm // Show 9:00 pm
Weener – The Pacific Northwest’s Greatest Ween tribute band
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Big Sky City Lights
The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant
650 E. 3rd Street, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, August 6
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cahoots
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, August 6
7:00 pm
Live music with JD
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Saturday, August 6
8:00 pm
Luke Lautaret Project
Dew Drop Inn
10750 Hwy 2, Coram, Montana
Saturday, August 6
8:00 pm – Midnight
Tanner Laws
Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93, Florence, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miller Campbell
The Raven, Woods Bay Montana
15321 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
Miller Campbell’s incredible voice will have you singing along and maybe even dancing to her country tunes.
Saturday, August 6
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, August 6
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Black Cherry
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main Street, Polson, Montana
Saturday, August
9:25 pm
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU – Missoula Outdoor Cinema
North Missoula Community Development Corporation
1001 Worden Ave, Missoula, Montana
Bring a chair or blanket, and join us on Saturdays in July and August for an outdoor movie night in the Head Start play field (1001 Worden Ave).
Things to know!
— A donation of $5-$10 is suggested but not required.
— Our neighbor-run concession stand offers popcorn (with a wide array of toppings), candy, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.
— Movies start at dusk. Come early to hang out with neighbors and find a good spot!
— Please leave pets and alcohol at home.
— After the movie please be respectful of the neighborhood and exit the area quietly. Help us clean-up the area and pick-up your trash as you depart.
This event runs on neighborhood volunteer power — grab a friend and sign up here to volunteer: https://volunteersignup.org/4PLLE
Saturday, August 6
10:00 pm – 12:30 am
Electro Party Night 2.0 w/Chaddabox
Casey’s Whitefish
101 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
SUNDAY, August 7
Sunday, August 7
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Columbia Falls Sunday Market
Columbia Falls City Hall
130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana
Sundays Weekly from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon May 22 thru September 11, 2022
Acoustic music and friendly local vendors Hosted by Jean Flynn of Prairie Girl Farms
Sunday, August 7
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Seeley Lake Sunday Market
3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake, Montana
Our vendors’ products are homegrown, homemade or home crafted.
We have fresh fruit and vegetables and support the Senior Farmer’s Market Coupon Program (SFMNP).
We’re located off Hwy 83, North in Seeley Lake on the lawn of the Seeley Lake Community Foundation building. Market Entrance is off Pine Street (street parallel and east of Hwy 83). Customer Parking at Seeley Lake Elementary School. Vendor Parking at Senior Center.
The Sunday Market is sponsored by the Seeley Lake Community Foundation, a non-profit organization, which supports the community and surrounding areas. Please note there is no smoking permitted within the market boundaries. We have a designated smoking area. Also, pets are not permitted with the exception of service dogs.
Sunday, August 7
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Market on Broadway
216 West Broadway Street, Philipsburg, Montana
Sunday, August 7
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miller Campbell
River View Bar
191 Mill Street, Bigfork, Montana
Sunday, August 7
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spirits & Spokes
Montgomery Distillery
129 W Front St, Missoula, Montana
Check out our photo gallery of Spirits & Spokes from 2019 right here on The MUG!
Sunday, August 7
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Relax on Sunday Funday at Cranky Sam Public House! Every Sunday earn you and your gamer friends a buy-one-get-one-free flight of Cranky Sam beer just for bringing in a game to play at the pub! It doesn’t matter if it’s Cribbage or Cataan, Dominoes or Dungeons n Dragons, we love to see the gamers using our nice big tables! So, shake off the hangover, grab some food, sip a bevvy, and bring some friends to enjoy your Sunday with us game nerds!
Sunday, August 7
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fiddle Jam by District 2 Montana Fiddlers
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
Sunday, August 7
3:00 pm
Chad Okrusch
The Lakehouse at Georgetown Lake
360 Brown Derby Lane, Anaconda, Montana
Sunday, August 7
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Pinball Tournament
OddPitch Brewing
1200 W. Kent, Suite #103, Missoula, Montana
No Entry Fee. Prizes for the Top 3 Players including gift cards and merchandise.
All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to play. The pinball community is very welcoming and eager to teach newcomers how to play.
Top 5 players will earn points in our ongoing, multi-month league. At the end of each league prizes are awarded to the top five players. Random participants will also have a chance to win prizes through a drawing. Check out our website to see our current line-up of ten machines.
Sunday, August 7
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fox and Bones Trio
The Raven Bigfork
15321 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
Sunday, August 7
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Russ Nasset
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, August 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night with Colton C
Bias Brewing
409 1st Ave East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, August 7
VIP Social 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Public Event 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Montana Music Event – North Valley Music School
Stillwater Landing
6825 Highway 93 N, Whitefish, Montana
Full details & ticket at: 6th Annual Montana Music Event.
North Valley Music School hosts this fun and essential fundraiser to raise vital revenue for music programs and scholarships.
We are looking forward to gathering on the peaceful shores of Stillwater Landing and sharing some incredible music with you featuring a great lineup of locals on the lake!
Enjoy live music from over a dozen local musicians in a family-friendly atmosphere, everyone gathering together to show their love for music and music education!
- Food Trucks
Guitar Raffle
Local beer/wine/NA beverages
Free face painting
Carpooling is encouraged. You’re welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs to gather around the stage and enjoy a perfect summer night in Montana.
Sunday, August 7
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tommy Edwards
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, August 7
7:00 pm
Wai Mizutani Duo
Riverbend Concerts Bigfork
Sliter Park, Bigfork, Montana
Sunday, August 7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music with Brent Jameson
Casey’s
101 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Sunday, August 7
8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
The Hasslers / Charlie Apple / David Friedlander
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
$10
The Hasslers return to Missoula for one night only with very special guests Charlie Apple and David Friedlander.
21+
Sunday, August 7
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 8:00 pm
Kiltro with Jesse The Ocelot
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
For advance tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/kiltro-w-jesse-the…/
Kiltro is the brainchild of Chilean-American singer-songwriter Chris Bowers Castillo. Conceived in the lively, bohemian port city of Valparaiso, Chile, Kiltro draws much of its thematic energy from Latin-American folk artists like Victor Jara, Atahualpa Yupanqui, and Inti-Illimani, making for an emotive and stylistically unique merging of older genres with contemporary ones.
Jesse The Ocelot was born from the mountains, and learned at a young age his song from the songbirds. He’s traveled the cosmos in search of the secret and wants to share the beauty with anyone who will take the time to listen. He creates lush, atmospheric vocal harmonies and instrument loops with about half of his performance being improvisational and the other half being dialed in songs. Blending intense lyrics and ethereal sounds, Jesse will take you on a journey you didn’t know you needed to take. Jesse The Ocelot loves you!
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Sunday, July 31
9:00 pm
Country Music Dance Party with DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
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.
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