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Weekend PICKS: Thursday, December 12th thru Sunday, December 15th

Tami Hubbard Posted On December 12, 2024
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Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, December 12th thru Sunday, December 15th
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Mid-December? Friday the 13th, a full moon on Sunday, and less than 2 weeks ’til Christmas. We’re not skeered! 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!

ALL the local ski resorts are open this weekend, including Snowbowl and Blacktail (both opening Friday). The rest have already been variously open the past couple weeks (Discovery, Lost Trail, Whitefish), and are grooming and adding open lifts. Lolo Pass Visitors Center has been grooming to get ready for their Full Moon XC Ski Friday evening, and Chief Joseph will see the Rust Buster 10K Skate Classic opening things up Saturday morning. Pull up and bookmark The MUG’s Western Montana Snow Conditions – all in one place to make your plans.

There are numerous holiday craft fairs all over this weekend, including the Indigenous Made Holiday Market on Saturday at the UM Payne Family Native American Center, and “the big one” – the Missoula Holiday MADE Fair at the UM Adams Center on Sunday. Now that Christmas is getting close, it’s time to bust out the gift shopping list and make those strategic purchases, ideally from local vendors that work so hard to deliver just the right Montana-made gifts for our loved ones.

In-between, there are tons of great holiday-flavored music and entertainment options – like the Ronan Chamber Parade of Lights, the Yule Lighted Christmas Parade in Philipsburg; , the Downtown Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday night; Draught Works’ annual Christmas Steamer on Saturday; and several stage productions of classics like The Nutcracker, White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, and A Christmas Story.

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of December weekend 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 & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new seasonal local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area seasonal markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike. Get out for some early season skiing. 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.

“Saturday wait –
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday never hesitate
I don’t care if Monday’s black
Tuesday, Wednesday, heart attack
Thursday never looking back
It’s Friday, I’m in love”
– The Cure / Friday I’m in Love

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THURSDAY, December 12

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Missoula Art Museum

Artist Lecture: Mary Ann Bonjorni at Missoula Art Museum

Missoula Art Museum 335 N. Pattee Street, Missoula

Montana artist Mary Ann Bonjorni discusses her experience with art, teaching and ranch life at the Missoula Art Museum 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thusday, December 12

Free
Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown, Montana

Paul Kupfer live at Old Bull Brewing

Old Bull Brewing 16862 Beckwith Street, Frenchtown

Paul Kupfer live at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Free
Waterworks Trailhead Parking off Greenough Drive in Missoula, Montana

TNR – Thursday Night Hike Missoula / North Hills

Waterworks Trailhead Parking Minckler Loop, Missoula

Meet up with TNR Thursday at 6:00 pm for a North Hills Missoula Hike starting at the Waterworks Trailhead parking lot off Greenough Drive

Free
Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, Montana

Victorian Christmas at Ravalli County Museum

Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton

Enjoy a Victorian Christmas with the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton at 6:30 pm Thursday, December 12

Free
Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

If 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

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

Way Down North at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Way Down North at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
The Rendezvous (formerly The Coop) in Columbia Falls, Montana

SteveNdebi Live Music at The Rendezvous

The Rendezvous (formerly The Coop) 810 1st Avenue West, Columbia Falls

Live music at 7:00 pm Thursday with SteveNdebi at The Rendezvous in Columbia Falls

Free

FRIDAY, December 13

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Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

Christmas Steamer at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Clam Chowder, Graupelbock Doppelbock, Tuba Santas, the 12 Beers of Christmas and more - it'll all be at Draught Works' annual Christmas Steamer party happening 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, December 13

Free
Downtown Whitefish Christmas Stroll

Downtown Whitefish Christmas Stroll

Downtown Whitefish 115 Central Ave, Whitefish

Celebrate tradition with numerous holiday events at the Downtown Whitefish Christmas Stroll Friday, December 13 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Free
Ronan Main Street in Ronan, Montana

Ronan Chamber Parade of Lights

Main Street Ronan Main Street, Ronan

Get into the Christmas spirit at the Ronan Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights on Main Street starting at 6:00 pm Friday, December 13

Free
Snowy Downtown Philipsburg Montana

Yule Night Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Philipsburg

Downtown Philipsburg, Montana 109 E. Broadway, Philipsburg

Spend the day and evening in Philipsburg for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 6:00 pm and Tree Lighting with kids activities all day, photos with Santa and Holiday Market at the Granite County Museum, and JST US live music at Philipsburg Brewing 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Free
The Dusty Star Saloon in Kalispell, Montana
Event Series Diamond Dolls of the Flathead “Hot Mess Burlesque” at the Dusty Star Saloon

Diamond Dolls of the Flathead “Hot Mess Burlesque” at the Dusty Star Saloon

Dusty Star Saloon 2205 US Hwy 93 South, Kalispell

Diamond Dolls of the Flathead return with 4 performances of their "Hot Mess Burlesque" Holiday Show accompanied by Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces at Kalispell's Dusty Star Saloon at 6:00 pm Thursday December 5 thru Saturday, December 14

$50 – $375
Lolo Pass Visitor Center

Full Moon XC Ski at Lolo Pass

Lolo Pass Visitor Center 44000 US Hwy 12, Lolo

Ski for free by the light of the moon at Lolo Pass Visitors Center from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, December 13; live music by The Queens and Mr. G

Free
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Free
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Event Series Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, Bigfork

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas - The Musical" with performances December 13 thru December 22 at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

$14
The Revolver Logo

Bob Wire at The Revolver

The Revolver 221 E Park Ave, Anaconda

Montana's honky tonk troubadour Bob Wire makes his debut at 7:30 pm Friday, December 13 at The Revolver in Anaconda

Free
Great Northern Bar & Grill in Downtown Whitefish, Montana

The Groove Riders at The Great Northern

Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, Whitefish

You don't want to miss The Groove Riders at The Great Northern in Whitefish Friday from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am

Free
The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

Uncle Funk at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Uncle Funk at The Sunrise Saloon in Missoula Friday at 9:30 pm

Free
Top Hat in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Madeline Hawthorne at The Top Hat

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Madeline Hawthorne for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm on Friday, December 13

Free

SATURDAY, December 14

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Lolo School PTSA

Lolo PTSA Craft Fair

Lolo School District 5305 Farm Lane, Lolo

Lolo PTSA Craft Fair Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free
Daly Mansion with Santa

Community Christmas Party at The Daly Mansion

The Daly Mansion 251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton

Bring the kids for photos with Santa, make sugar cookies and crafts, and listen to festive caroling at the Community Christmas Party at The Daly Mansion in Hamilton from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday

Free
The historic Philipsburg Theatre in Philipsburg, Montana

White Christmas at the Historic Philipsburg Theatre

Philipsburg Theatre 140 S. Sansome Street, Philipsburg

Join the Mahoney family hosting a free community film screening of the classic "White Christmas" at The Historic Philipsburg Theatre on Saturday, December 14 from Noon to 4:00 pm

Free

Indigenous Made Holiday Market at UM Payne Family Native American Center

UM Payne Family Native American Center 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

Celebrate the season with Indigenous Made Montana at the Indigenous Made Holiday Market at the Payne Family Native American Center on the UM Campus in Missoula from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday, December 14

Free
Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana
Event Series Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring The San Diego Ballet Company at Wachholz College Center

Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring The San Diego Ballet Company at Wachholz College Center

Wachholz College Center at FVCC 795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell

Glacier Symphony brings the beloved holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with the San Diego Ballet Company to the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell with 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm performances Saturday and 1:00 pm Sunday

$44 – $109
Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton, Montana

Holiday Soiree with The Queens and Mr. G at Bitter Root Brewing

Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, Hamilton

Dress in your best vintage winter glam for the Holiday Soiree with live music by The Queens & Mr. G at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, December 15

Free
The Dusty Star Saloon in Kalispell, Montana
Event Series Diamond Dolls of the Flathead “Hot Mess Burlesque” at the Dusty Star Saloon

Diamond Dolls of the Flathead “Hot Mess Burlesque” at the Dusty Star Saloon

Dusty Star Saloon 2205 US Hwy 93 South, Kalispell

Diamond Dolls of the Flathead return with 4 performances of their "Hot Mess Burlesque" Holiday Show accompanied by Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces at Kalispell's Dusty Star Saloon at 6:00 pm Thursday December 5 thru Saturday, December 14

$50 – $375
Andrea Harsell at Draught Works

Andrea Harsell at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Missoula favorite Andrea Harsell plays live on the murphy stage at Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, December 14

Free
Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana
Event Series Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring The San Diego Ballet Company at Wachholz College Center

Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring The San Diego Ballet Company at Wachholz College Center

Wachholz College Center at FVCC 795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell

Glacier Symphony brings the beloved holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with the San Diego Ballet Company to the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell with 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm performances Saturday and 1:00 pm Sunday

$44 – $109
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Event Series Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, Bigfork

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas - The Musical" with performances December 13 thru December 22 at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

$14

SUNDAY, December 15

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Adams Center at the University of Montana

Missoula Holiday MADE Fair at UM Adams Center

University of Montana Adams Center 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

Shop and support local vendors at the big annual Missoula Holiday MADE Fair at UM Adams Center 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, December 15; $15 VIP Pass for Early Entry at 9:00 am

Free
Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana
Event Series Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring The San Diego Ballet Company at Wachholz College Center

Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring The San Diego Ballet Company at Wachholz College Center

Wachholz College Center at FVCC 795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell

Glacier Symphony brings the beloved holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with the San Diego Ballet Company to the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell with 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm performances Saturday and 1:00 pm Sunday

$44 – $109
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Event Series Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, Bigfork

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas - The Musical" with performances December 13 thru December 22 at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

$14
The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

UM Jazz Program 13th Annual Holiday Swing at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes back the University of Montana Jazz Program’s 13th Annual Holiday Swing for a live concert performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 6:30 pm Sunday, December 15

$25 – $480

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to holidays and 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!

Brian Christianson Photography – Autumn Light | S2:E6 – Season’s End
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