Weekend PICKS: Thursday, January 11th thru Sunday, January 14th
Welcome to real winter! We’re finally getting the snow we’ve been waiting for, and the cold in spades to go with it. Fortunately, we have more than plenty of indoor sports to choose from (and outside, too, if you dare). 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!
There are around 60 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend… we have options!
Skiing? More of the area resorts are open, but check with them directly before you go in case of closures due to the extreme cold. That applies for just about everything happening this weekend – call (or check your destinations’ social media & sites) before you haul.
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of 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 winter markets. Take the family for a brisk winter hike. 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 extreme winter weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
“And finally Winter, with its bitin’, whinin’ wind, and all the land will be mantled with snow.”
– Roy Bean
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THURSDAY, January 11
Imagine Ireland at Imagine Nation Brewing Company
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaImagine Ireland music at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday Night Bingo at Glacier Brewing Company
Glacier Brewing 610 10th St E, PolsonThursday Night Bingo at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sundog North at Bitter Root Brewing
Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, HamiltonSundog North plays live on stage at 6:00 pm Thursday at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton
Rebecca Kelley at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaRebecca Kelley lights up the murphy stage with a solo acoustic set at Missoula's Draught Works from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, January 11
TNR / Thursday Night HIKE Missoula – Three Larch Hike
Woods Gulch Trailhead 46°55'13.2"N 113°56'53.7"W, MissoulaMeet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Woods Gulch Trailhead for a Thursday Night Hike on Three Larch and Woods Gulch trails in Missoula
21 Questions Trivia Thursdays at The Revolver
The Revolver 221 E Park Ave, Anaconda +1 more21 Questions Trivia at The Revolver in Anaconda every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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
Karaoke at VFW Plains Post 3596
Plains VFW Post 3596 201 West Lynch Street, PlainsKaraoke every other Thursday from 7:00 pm til 2:00 am at Plains VFW Post 3596
Wildlands + Fragment Tuesdays + Joyride at Zootown Arts Community Center
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaMissoula bands Wildlands + Fragment Tuesdays + Joyride performing live starting 7:30 pm Thursday at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula
Country Dance Lessons at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaGet in the swing of things with free Country Dance Lessons every Thursday at the Sunrise Saloon in Missoula beginning at 8:00 pm
Karaoke Thursday Nights at Kegler’s Pub in Ravalli Fun Center
Ravalli Fun Center 300 Skeels Avenue, HamiltonKeglers Pub & Casino presents Karaoke Thursday Nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton - come sing your heart out!
Karaoke Thursdays at Missoula Eagles Lodge
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, MissoulaKaraoke at the Missoula Eagles Lodge 8:00 pm to Midnight every Thursday night - come sing your heart out!
Karaoke Thursday at Plains American Legion Post 129
American Legion Post 129 450 Railroad Avenue, ParadiseKaraoke every other Thursday from 8:00 pm til 2:00 am at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana
John Dunnigan at Great Northern Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishIf it's Thursday night in Whitefish, you'll find John Dunnigan live onstage 9:30 pm to 1:00 am at the Great Northern Bar & Grill
Friday, January 12
Phil Tuminello at Cabinet Mountain Brewing
Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co. 206 Mineral Avenue, LibbyPhil Tuminello rocks the stage at Cabinet Mountain Brewing in Libby from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, January 12
Sally & the Band at Philipsburg Brewing
Philipsburg Brewing Co 101 W. Broadway Street, PhilipsburgPhilipsburg Brewing's own Sally Ladd plays with her band on the mezzanine at The Vault from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, January 12
Billy Angel & Craig Davey live at Sacred Waters Brewing
Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, KalispellLive music 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday with Angel & Davey at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Live Country Music with Justin Harris at Waters Edge Winery
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellSwing on by Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell for Justin Harris playing live country tunes at 6:00 pm Friday, January 12
Good Old Fashioned at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Winery & Vineyard 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, MissoulaGood Old Fashioned plays live bluegrass, folk, country and blues Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula's Rattlesnake neighborhood
John Dunnigan at Grouse Mountain Lodge
Grouse Mountain Lodge 2 Fairway Drive, WhitefishJohn Dunnigan entertains inside Logan's Bar & Grill at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday evenings
Musical Potlucks with Purpose: Poor Henry at Rocky Mountain Grange 116
Rocky Mountain Grange #116 1436 S. 1st Street, HamiltonLive from the Grange! presents Musical Potlucks with Purpose - Poor Henry performing live from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, January 12 to benefit Bike Walk Bitterroot at Rocky Mountain Grange #116 in Hamilton
The Tom Susanj at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaGroove with Tom Susanj from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
WMMC Friday Open Mic at The Red Poppy
Red Poppy Building 1 Eisenhower Street West, RonanFriday Night Open Mic with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Red Poppy in Ronan
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
Outerwaves 5 at Zootown Arts Community Center
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaFreak Gospel Tapes presents Outerways 5 featuring Chingiz Kam, Arrington de Dionyso, Jeremy Drake & Bill Kautz, and Panic Boner Unsemble starting 7:30 pm Friday, January 12 at The ZACC in Downtown Missoula
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
Joan Zen Band at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceThe Joan Zen Band returns to rock The Rustic Hut in Florence at 8:00 pm Friday, January 12
Billy G at Cowboy Troy’s
Cowboy Troy's 2359 US Hwy 93, VictorCatch Billy G for live music and a good time at 8:00 pm Friday at Cowboy Troy's in Victor
The Selsun Blues + Velvet Handlebars + Donkey Island at Monk’s Bar
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaBreak out your rock socks and your dancing shoes for a triple bill featuring The Selsun Blues, Velvet Handlebars, and Donkey Island - starting at 8:00 pm Friday at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula
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
Cash for Junkers at the Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaCash for Junkers at the Union Club in Missoula Friday from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Warming Party with ~406~ at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaKeep warm Friday & Saturday nights with a couple hundred of your closest friends and ~406~ rockin' all your favorite country hits from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon
SATURDAY, January 13
(Canceled January 13) – Missoula Valley Winter Market at Southgate Mall (Scheels Entrance)
Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street, Missoula(Canceled January 13) - The 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 27 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance
Repurposed Jars at Ravalli County Museum
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonRepurposed Jars at Ravalli County Museum Saturday in Hamilton from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Culture Crawl Saturday in Downtown Hamilton
Downtown Hamilton, Montana 217 West Main Street, HamiltonIf you're in the Bitterroot & feeling artsy on the weekend, check out the Culture Crawl in Downtown Hamilton featuring art, music, poetry readings, author signings and special events - every 2nd Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Festival of the Winter Moon Market at Pintler’s Portal Hostel in Anaconda
Pintler's Portal Hostel 218 W. Park Avenue, AnacondaCheck out the Festival of the Winter Moon Market 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, January 13 at Pintler's Portal Hostel in Anaconda
Doctor Fly at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaDoctor Fly (aka Sean Burress) brings his groovy grooves to Missoula's Draught Works from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday
The Gravy Ladles at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaThe Gravy Ladles return from the warmth of Hawaii to dish out a generous helping of local music from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
John Dunnigan in the Boat Club at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake 1380 Wisconsin Avenue, WhitefishJohn Dunnigan plays live Saturdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in The Boat Club at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Christiane at Waters Edge Winery
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellFind yourself enchanted by Christiane performing live at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday
Tanner Laws at Mount Powell Tap Room
Mount Powell Tap Room 320 Main Street, Deer LodgeTanner Laws plays live from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, January 13 at the Mount Powell Tap Room in Deer Lodge
WMMC Saturday Community Jam at The Red Poppy
Red Poppy Building 1 Eisenhower Street West, RonanEvery Saturday is Jam Night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm with the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Red Poppy in Ronan
Switchblade Band at Buffalo Saloon & Casino
Buffalo Saloon and Casino 5 Swan Way, BigforkSwitchblade is at the Buffalo Saloon and Casino in Bigfork, on the left just before Streeter's Corner, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, January 13
Karaoke Night at Lolo Hot Springs
Lolo Hot Springs Resort 38500 US Hwy 12, LoloKaraoke Night at Lolo Hot Springs Saturday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
JD & Western Front at Hamilton Eagles Lodge #1693
Hamilton Eagles 125 N 2nd Street, HamiltonDance with JD & Western Front 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday at Hamilton Eagles Lodge #1693
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
Missoula Chamber Music Collective presents Baroque in the New Year at UCC
UCC Missoula 405 University Ave, Missoula +1 moreMissoula Chamber Music Collective presents Baroque in the New Year at UCC in Missoula Saturday at 7:30 pm
Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” at The Wilma
The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaLogjam Presents welcomes Classic Albums Live for an live in-concert performance of Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Saturday, January 13
Karaoke Saturday Night at A Bar, Montana
A Bar 11032 MT State Highway 83, BigforkBring your Karaoke A-game Saturday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm at A-Bar, Montana in Bigfork
WARPONY live at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceWARPONY returns to The Rustic Hut in Florence with powerhouse vocals & funk/soul/blues at 8:00 pm Saturday, January 13
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers: The Sweat Tour at Hamilton Performing Arts Center
Hamilton Performing Arts Center 327 Fairgrounds Road, HamiltonVictor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers make a stop on The Sweat Tour with an 8:00 pm performance Saturday, January 13 at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center
Solid Sound Karaoke at Westside Lanes
Westside Lanes & Fun Center 1615 Wyoming, MissoulaSing your heart out at Solid Sound Karaoke 9:00 pm to 1:00 am every Friday and Saturday in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes in Missoula
Whitefish Winter Carnival Disco Party at Great Northern Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishDust off your disco duds and get ready to bust some moves at the Whitefish Winter Carnival Disco Party starting 9:00 pm Saturday, January 13 at the Great Northern Bar
The Benevolents at The Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaGroove with The Benevolents at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday, January 13
Zootown Karaoke Saturday Nights at KT’s Hayloft
KT's Hayloft Saloon 11885 US Highway 93 S, LoloKT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo is the place to be for Zootown Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm Saturday nights
Warming Party with ~406~ at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaKeep warm Friday & Saturday nights with a couple hundred of your closest friends and ~406~ rockin' all your favorite country hits from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon
SUNDAY, January 14
Winter Market Ronan
Boys & Girls Club - Ronan 62579 US Hwy 93, RonanWinter Market Ronan, 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm each Sunday through January at the Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium in Ronan, Montana
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
Russell Perri at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaCome in out of the cold for some warm smooth jazz by Russell Perri from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday at Missoula's Draught Works
Irish Music Session at Cranky Sam Public House
Cranky Sam Public House 233 W. Main Street, MissoulaIrish Music Session on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula
Open Mic Sunday Night hosted by Colton C at Bias Brewing
Bias Brewing 412 Main Street, KalispellOpen Mic hosted by Colton C at Bias Brewing in Kalispell from starting at 5:00 pm every Sunday
Dram Tuff Trivia Sundays at Dram Shop Central
Dram Shop Central 2700 Paxson Street, Ste G, MissoulaDram Tuff Trivia hosted by Paul & Stu is going down at 6:00 pm Sunday at Dram Shop Central in Midtown Missoula
Rob & Halladay Quist with special guest Clara Wieck at Zootown Arts Community Center
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaRob & Halladay Quist bring along Clara Wieck for a Sunday evening performance starting 7:30 pm January 14 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula
Very Funny Weekly – Sunday Open Mic Comedy at Ole Beck VFW
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, MissoulaVery Funny Weekly = Missoula's weekly Sunday Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jordan Demander at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209
Sunday Night Karaoke w/ DJ Nite Wolf at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaClose out your weekend like the star you are on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon with Sunday Night Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf starting at 9:00 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!