Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Maurice & South Avenue trailhead in Missoula for a Pengelly Ridge Hike – and a possible peek at tonight’s full super-moon?

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.

Join Tom Catmull at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton for a new CD and Vinyl Album release performance and party 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Crib the night away at the OddPitch Cribbage Tournament 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the first Thursday each month at Odd Pitch Brewing in Missoula.

It’s Bingo Night at the Kalispell Eagles Lodge FOE 234 Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Be the first to see MCT’s Premiere Night Fundraiser: Annie at Missoula Children’s Theatre 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday.

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.

Join your brainy cider-sippers for Thursday Night Trivia at Western Cider in Missoula from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Bring your friends and your favorite LPs for BYOV Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the first Thursday each month.

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Bingo at 7:00 pm.

Country Dance Night the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month with free lessons at 7:00 pm followed by DJ & Dancing at The Rustic Hut in Florence.

Straight outta Canada! Diesel sniffin’ good tunes from the Great White North with Jolie Blue & The Bluenoser (Jake Duggan) bringing genuine prairie honky tonk to The Jack Saloon in Lolo starting at 7:00 pm Thursday.

Logjam Presents welcomes comedian Paula Poundstone for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday.

Several area ski resorts are opening this weekend! Lookout Pass leads the way, open Friday from 11:am to 3:00 pm, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Whitefish Mountain Resort also opens Friday with lifts operating through the weekend 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Ski Discovery opens their Easy Chair on Saturday. Snowbowl and Blacktail are looking to open in a week on December 12th, and Lost Trail is planning for the 19th. Check The MUG’s comprehensive Western Montana Snow Conditions page for all the current snow conditions and road conditions, all in one place for our area hills and resorts.

Celebrate the cheer of the holiday season with Bare Bait Dance’s performances of “A Few of My Favorite Things” at Missoula’s Westside Theater from Friday through Sunday.

Jazz singers – request some songs and join The Jive house band on stage for this week’s Elephant Gerald “Singers Wanted” Jazz Jam starting 8:00 pm Thursday at Stave & Hoop Speakeasy in Downtown Missoula.

Sign up and 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 The Sunrise Saloon.

The Olde Dairy / The Trough host their 2nd annual Target Range Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday.

Little Red Truck presents the 11th Annual European Christmas Market taking over the Missoula Fairgrounds 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.

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.

Get down to Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula for their First Friday Party starting at 5:00 pm with fresh art from Pat Clayton, and then the Kelley Sinclair Duo performing live starting at 7:00 pm.

Celebrate December First Friday at Missoula Art Museum with festive holiday crafts, four current exhibitions, live music by Wailin’ Aaron Jennings and a no-host bar 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Artist Tom Walker exhibits First Friday at PureWest Christie’s Real Estate in Downtown Missoula from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Join The Clay Studio of Missoula for a festive First Friday Opening Reception from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with extended hours, refreshments and first access to the full selection of artwork for the holidays.

Torrents: Art on Main Street presents the 3rd Annual Winter exhibit opening of “Solstice” featuring 55 local, national and international artists with live music by Madeleine Tucker at Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Enjoy your craft beer with great live music by the Kenny James Miller Band at Sacred Waters Brewing Company in Kalispell from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday.

John Dunnigan plays live at The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm the First Friday each month.

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.

The Jack Saloon in Lolo with Karaoke Night is the place to be down Hwy 12 and up Graves Creek Road with Kaleidoscope Entertainment on Friday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. New merch for The Jack has arrived just in time for Black Friday!

MCT Community Series presents the stage production of “Annie” at Missoula Children’s Theatre with weekend performances from First Friday, December 5 thru Sunday, December 21.

Logjam Presents welcomes Pinky and the Floyd for a live concert performance on the 50th anniversary of the “Wish You Were Here” album at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on First Friday.

Celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933 with lively vibes from The Jive / Elephant Gerald Project at Stave & Hoop Speakeasy in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on First Friday.

The Trent Brooks Band will see y’all this Friday and Saturday night, December 5 and 6 at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon – engines fire an hour earlier at 8:30 pm each night.

And, in the back room – there’s a Friday Night Dance Party hosted by DJ Trini at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.

The Strangelys + Stuck Up + Donkey Island + Cory Fay & The Good Goddamn are all on the First Friday lineup at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula starting 9:00 pm.

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.

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

Join your friends First Friday night for the Josh Farmer Band at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula – starting at 9:00 pm.

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

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Yak Attack for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm First Friday.

The Missoula Valley Winter Market returns from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday through December 27, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 3 through April 11 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance.

Join the Clark Fork River Market for their Winter Market season happening 9:00 am to 1:00 am Saturdays thru April 4 inside The Badlander / Locals Only in Downtown Missoula.

Holidays on Higgins returns to Downtown Missoula with all-day family-friendly activities Saturday, December 6 including free photos with Santa at the Missoula Public Library 11:00 am to 3:00 pm; free horse-drawn carriage rides from East Pine Noon to 3:00 pm; Stationary Parade and Makers Market on North Higgins 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and 6:00 pm Lighting of the Downtown Holiday Tree at the XXXXs with Santa.

Enjoy free carriage rides around Downtown Hamilton from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm Saturdays thru Christmas – meet at Bauder Home on North 4th Street for pick-up.

UM Griz Football meets the South Dakota State Jackrabbits for the second round of FCS Playoffs at 12:00 pm Noon Saturday, December 6 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Tickets are still available for just $40. – Go Griz!

Celebrate the cheer of the holiday season with Bare Bait Dance’s performances of “A Few of My Favorite Things” at Missoula’s Westside Theater with performances from Saturday thru Sunday.

Enjoy great live music with Midnight Hot Sauce 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday, December 6 at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.

Sit in for a bluegrass session at the Old Time Jam from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at Western Cider in Missoula.

Get out for Darby’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, themed “Legends of Christmas” with colorful floats, lively music and cheerful spirit at South Main Street Park at 6:00 pm Saturday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Memphis May Fire for a live performance on The Shapeshifter Tour Part II with Rain City Drive, Nevertel and If Not For Me at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 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.

No kiddin’! – Cahoots performs live from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday at The Jack Saloon in Lolo.

Enjoy a Whitefish holiday tradition, Winter Wonderland featuring Meredith Patterson and The Second Story Band at 101 Central from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturdays, December 6 and December 13.

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.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Idle Ranch Hands for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat starting at 10:30 pm Saturday.

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

Winter Market Ronan returns Sundays from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm at the Boys & Girls Club in Ronan.

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

There’s 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.

Logjam Presents welcomes the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to The Wilma in Downtown Missoula screening at 7:00 pm Sunday.

Bone Dry Comedy hosts Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic every Sunday at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula.

We have around 40 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of pre-Christmas holiday 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 winter brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor November hike – all the trails are waiting. Several area ski resorts are opening this weekend! – check The MUG’s comprehensive Western Montana Snow Conditions page for all the current conditions and road conditions, in one place for our area hills and resorts. Fishing on the lakes and rivers is good, and hunting season is winding down. 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 and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.