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Bundle up, buttercups -it’s gonna get cold this last weekend of January, and The Missoula Underground is here with all the hottest Weekend PICKS to get you out there!

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 – Thursday thru Sunday!

With fresh dump of powder, all the local ski resorts are firing wide open – the snow conditions will be just about perfect. Many of the local cross-country and fat biking hotspots are being groomed and skiied. Get out and shred that gnar!

There are more than 90 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend. We’ve got options!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of 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.

Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Support our local farmers and crafts people. Take the family for a crisp hike or some amazing 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.

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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!

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THURSDAY, January 26

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“It can’t happen here” is number one on the list of famous last words.”

David Crosby

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Thursday, January 26
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lindzy Neilson
Philipsburg Brewing Company
101 W Broadway St, Philipsburg, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
5:00 pm
The Benevolents
KettleHouse Brewing Co.
605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night HIKE
Woods Gulch / Rattlesnake Canyon
Missoula, Montana

This week we’ll hike up Woods Gulch in the Rattlesnake. On Sunday the Woods Gulch trail was nicely packed snow all the way up to the Marshall Grade Road. Meet at 6:00 pm at the Woods Gulch Trailhead parking area.

See you out there!

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Thursday, January 26
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!

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Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney
The KM Bar
29 3rd St E, Kalispell, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jackson Holte
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana

Jackson Holte is a hard-nosed, soft-spoken folk singer who aspires only to possess the cathartic wit of John Prine and the biceps of Kris Kristofferson. Critics rave “he’s sure to have a rabid cult following after he’s dead” and “he should date my daughter.” His latest record, Last Rain of the Summer, was released in March 2020.

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Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm
Live music with JD
The Shoe, Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tommy Edwards Sr.
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
6:30 pm
Trivia Thursday Nights
A Bar
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
7:00 pm – 9:30 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!

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Thursday, January 26
7:00 pm – Midnight
Yheti : Knew Sound Tour
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana

Liquid Bass Productions Presents: Yheti
w/ Support From: Ternion Sound ~ Toadface ~Honeybee

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Thursday, January 26
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Man With a Movie Camera, with Live Accompaniment from Travis Yost
The Roxy Theater
718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

$9 Adults / $8 Students, Seniors, Military / $6 Youth (13 & Under)

Every ten years since 1952, the venerable cinema magazine Sight & Sound polls filmmakers and critics for their lists of the best movies ever made, creating an ever-evolving canon. In 2022, the list arrived once again, generating conversation and controversy throughout the world. This January, the Roxy is proud to present 15 of the 100 greatest films of all time: Selections from the 2022 Sight & Sound List.

#9: MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA: One of the most innovative and influential films of the silent era, Dziga Vertov’s Man With A Movie Camera utilizes rapid editing and innumerable other cinematic effects to create a work of amazing modernity and power. This dawn-to-dusk view of urban Soviet life shows people at work, at play, and at the machines that endlessly whirl to keep the metropolis alive. It was Vertov’s first full-length film, and it employs all the cinematic techniques at the director’s disposal—dissolves, split-screens, slow-motion, and freeze-frames—to produce a work that is as exhilarating as it is intellectually brilliant. 

Presented with live musical accompaniment from Travis Yost!

Director: Dziga Vertov
Duration: 88 min
Released: 1929
Genre: Documentary/Experimental
Country: Soviet Union

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Thursday, January 26 – 7:30 pm
Friday, January 27 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 28 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 29 – 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm
“Puffs”
MCT Center for the Performing Arts
200 N. Adams, Missoula, Montana

Inspired by a world-famous book series out of the UK, Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic introduces audiences to a different perspective of the wizarding world you know. We know the story: Boy discovers he’s a wizard and becomes a student at a school of magic and mystery. However, this boy is named Wayne Hopkins and he is sorted as a “Puff.” The Puffs are a group of students focused on NOT fighting evil and just making it through magic school. Surviving high school is tough enough; now add wicked warlocks and creepy cronies on top of studying and worrying about who you’ll take to the dance! There are a few naughty words mixed among the magical curses in playwright Matt Cox’s story, yet this non-musical, comedic, coming of age tale is for fans of “You Know Who” (no, the other one!) and novices alike.

Rated PG-13

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Thursday, January 26
Doors 7:00 pm // Trivia 8:00 pm
NOTHING BUT MUSIC Trivia
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana

Teams: 1-8 humans
Entry: $5, goes towards the winning prize

We can all agree that music rounds are a common favorite amongst trivia lovers! For this event, we have a very special all-music themed trivia night for you, featuring decades of music across genres. Grab your favorite set of headphones and re-visit your favorite playlists to fine-“tune” your ears and start studying!
Come one, come all!
Drink specials! Prizes! And best of all, MUSIC!

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Thursday, January 26
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 8:00 pm
Izaak Opatz
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff St, Missoula, Montana

Join us for a fun benefit evening of music with Izaak Opatz!
$20 suggested donation at the door.
Doors open at 7 and the music starts at 8.
It’s a small venue so be sure to get there early!

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Thursday, January 26
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursty Ear Live Music – Kyle Curtis Jazz Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana

$5 cover added to tabs after 8:00 pm

The Kyle Curtis Trio brings a fresh take on jazz from the University of Montana to the heart of downtown Missoula. Comprised of Kyle Curtis (p), Kyler Rebich (b), & Connor Racicot (d), the trio resonates creativity, hard work & passion.

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Thursday, January 26
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 1:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, January 26
9:00 pm
Country Rock Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, January 19
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana

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FRIDAY, January 27

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Friday, January 27
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
TEDxHieronymusPark “RISE”
Bitterroot River Inn & Conference Center
139 Bitterroot Plaza Drive, Hamilton, Montana

TEDxHieronymusPark is Hamilton, Montana’s independently organized TED event. Our community gathering will unleash new “ideas worth spreading” in a day filled with brilliant speakers, food, and mind-blowing conversations!

Our third annual event themed “RISE” will be held on January 27, 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Check-in opens at 8:00 am). The day will feature 12 speakers including local community members with innovative ideas, live performances, dynamic videos, and deep dialogue about poignant topics. Lunch is provided. Be prepared to share an exceptional day of learning and inspiration in Hamilton, Montana.

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Friday, January 27
3:00 pm
Larry Myer
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail Road, Lakeside, Montana

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Friday, January 27
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
David Crismore
Cabinet Mountain Brewing
206 Mineral Ave, Libby, Montana

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Friday, January 27
5:00 pm
John Montoya
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm
Jesse the Ocelot
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sundog North
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana 

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michelle Rivers
Whitefish Lake Lodge
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive, Whitefish, Montana

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Will Oliver
Unleashed: A Winery
20 Spokane Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

Will Oliver is an immensely talented pianist and vocalist who will perform classic rock/pop covers at the winery!

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Borderline Lucid
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, January 27
6:00 pm
Joe Martinez
The Shoe, Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana

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Friday, January 27
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kenny James Miller Trio
Dusty Star Saloon
2205 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, January 27
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Missoula’s Talent on Ice
Glacier Ice Rink
1101 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana

Missoula’s Talent on Ice is a family friendly event featuring skating, comedy, musical performances, and more—think ice capades meets talent show—put on by our very own Missoulians. In addition to the performances, guests and the community at large can participate in raffles and an online auction with a variety of trips, baskets, gift cards, experiences, and more up for grabs. Proceeds from the event will provide vital health education and support to western Montanans through our outreach, assistance, and scholarship programs. Join us in one of the most fun and unique ways to support the health needs of western Montanans!

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Friday, January 27
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Western Montana Musicians Co-op Friday Open Mic
The Red Poppy
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana

Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music – stop by and check out our talented members! We’d love to see ya! Check in when you arrive to sign up to play / perform.

We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative.
Friday Night Open Mic is free, however, for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated!

Free/ Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated!

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Friday, January 27
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Cowboy Troy’s
2359 Hwy 93 N, Victor, Montana

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Friday, January 27
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke with Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana

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Friday, January 27
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Benevolents
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

The Benevolents are a Missoula, Montana band that plays original songs and blends musical styles. They create a unique sound with John Kratz as guitarist, vocalist, and song-writer, Michael Huberman on upright bass, Michael Calucchia playing mandolin, and Gary Kiggins on the drum set. The Benevolents’ music has been described by listeners as “groovy”, “every song is different”, and “perfect vibe for chilling at the brewery.”

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Friday, January 27
8:00 pm – Midnight
Angelic Tunes Karaoke
Kalispell Eagles 234
37 1st St W, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm
ShakeDown County
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana

ShakeDown County is back in Missoula at the best dance hall around! Come dance the night away with your favorite band in the 406!

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm
Karaoke with DJ Hecka
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm
Karaoke with DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm
The Drip with Auntie E & Belly Scruggs
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana

$5 at the door

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Karaoke at the Duck
The Sitting Duck
15265 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm
Country Night at TMB
The Thomas Meagher Bar
130 @ Pine St, Missoula, Montana

YEE-HAW Who’s ready for our first official Country Night at TMB?
Beer & Whiskey specials ALL NIGHT ~ Swag & Giveaways
Post dinner service hours we will clear out some tables to make room for a dance floor for y’all to get your boot scootin’ boogie on!

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Josh Farmer
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana

FREE

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Brett Puryear and his Band of Unfaithfuls
Ole Beck VFW Post 209
245 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

$5 at the door

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Friday, January 27
Doors 8:30 pm // Show 9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Last Chance Band – Night 1
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana

$5 at the door

LCB was formed in 2012. It all started on a baseball field. Chance, Nick and their good friend Cody were on a mens league team when the subject came up, “Let’s start a band!”. They met up in an underground tattoo shop in Cd’A daily to start rehearsing. After maybe 20 songs and still no name, they were invited to come in on a Monday to perform their fist gig at the Moose Lounge just across the street.

As LCB started branching out of the Cd’A area they became the house band at the Slab inn in Post falls. They also played as house band at the Roadhouse in Spokane Valley, WA. After a year at each the guys decided house band gigs weren’t giving them the thrill they were looking for so they decided to travel the Northwest putting on shows.

LCB has opened for major acts in the last few years, such as, Chase Rice, Randy Houser, Lonestar, and more. They have won multiple IN-CMA awards and had many other nominations in the past few years.

They released their first single “Dirty” with a music video in 2019. Followed by “Drive” soon after. Early 2020 has given you “Red Bull and fumes” and “Wanted Man” The guys have been working hard in Amplified Wax recording studio to bring you new singles throughout 2020.

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Friday, January 27
9:00 pm – Midnight
Mauldin Brothers
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana

They put on an amazing show & are so fun to be around!

A little about the band: The Mauldin Brothers Band formed earlier in 2013 began playing on Broadway in Nashville and have made a big splash with their fresh new Southern Rock/Jam sound. Accompanied by seasoned musicians, Kenny Olson, J Kott, and Matt Hayes, they were recently voted best “Jam” band on Broadway! The twins also have enjoyed the mentoring of seasoned Nashville songwriters and are producing their best music yet!
The Twins have recently moved to Montana and want to spread their musical talents for all to hear! With a wide variety of covers and originals these two take every stage by storm!

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SATURDAY, January 28

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Saturday, January 28
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Robert Burns Night Dinner
Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering
Daly Historic Mansion
251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton, Montana

Join us for a fantastic evening of fine food, fellowship, and entertainment in honor of Scotland’s Poet Laureate, Robert Burns.

Join us at the Historic Daly Mansion for a full evening of fine food, fellowship, and entertainment!
Sit back and enjoy the poetry, dancing, singing, music, and toasts all in honor of Scotland’s Poet Laureate, Robert Burns.
No-host cocktail hour starts at 5:30 pm, entertainment starts at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm.
Tickets include salad, entrée, dessert, scotch for toasts, and an entire evening of entertainment!
Feel free to bring any music, poetry, jokes & stories you’d like to share.
Tartan and kilts encouraged, but not required.
21 years and over only please!
Email [email protected] for any questions.

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richie Reinholdt
FINN
100 Madison St, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Road Agents
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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CANCELLED

Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm
The Benevolents
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana

John Kratz, guitar
Mike Calucchia, mando
Holly Riley, violin
Daniel Kiely, drums
Ryan Stiles, bass

Tasting room open 4-9p
Wood-fired pizza 5-8p
Live music 6-8p
$5 cover for music, kids free!

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free Family Roller Skate
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, Montana

FREE Family Roller Skating at the Interstate Building in Hamilton, Montana. Bring your own skates, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, but NO Bikes.

Our Co-Host for this FUN event is Phil Novak of Tinman Roofing.

Join us for LOADS of free fun!

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Musical Showcase
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana

Live Musical Showcase at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro with Christiane, Artist Robinson and Max Armstrong.

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney
Mercantile Steak
30 2nd St E, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
6:00 pm
Live Music with Mike Russ
Montana Bonfire
15300 MT 35, Woods Bay, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Justin Harris
Mavericks Road House
7254 US-93, Lakeside, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
7:00 pm
Lee Rizzo in Concert
Westside Theater
1200 Shakespeare Street, Missoula, Montana

Lee Rizzo is a humanist folk artist whose music shares raw reflections of the inner and outer world. She serves love. Lee is accompanied by long time musical companion Jordan Demander.

With special guest Mike and Me: original music performed by local vocalists Mike, Mite Aswel and A-Mar.

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Saturday, January 28
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Western Montana Musicians Cooperative Saturday Community Jam
The Red Poppy
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana

Free / Donations gratefully accepted and appreciated

Hosted by Keryl Lozar & Sid Seay.

Stop by and check out our talented members.
Come to listen, or come to play – everyone is welcome!

We are a member-based, member-funded Co-op.

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Saturday, January 28
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Northern Lights Band
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
Doors 6:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Wachholz College Center
795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang (The Charles E. Culpeper Chair); Principal Second Violin Group Qianqian Li; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps (The Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose Chair); and Principal Cello Carter Brey (The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair). 
The group was formed in January 2017, during the Philharmonic’s 175th anniversary season; the New York Philharmonic String Quartet made its debut as the solo ensemble in John Adams’s Absolute Jest in New York in March 2017, and reprised the work on the Orchestra’s Europe / Asia 2017 tour. 
All four members are multiple prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world, and have appeared frequently in the Philharmonic’s chamber music series at David Geffen Hall and Merkin Concert Hall.
No outside food or beverages allowed in Wachholz College Center.
Recommended age limit 6+

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Saturday, January 28 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 29 – 2:00 pm
Everybody Hates Edgar
Stevensville Playhouse
319 Main St, Stevensville, Montana

Edgar is a successful businessman. He is hosting a dinner party for his friends and business associates to watch the annual in-state rivalry between the Bobcats and the Grizzlies. The play takes us through opportunities for each character to take revenge on Edgar. In plain sight of everyone, Edgar is poisoned and dies. The detective arrives and helps unravel the mystery. Who dunnit? A fun evening of suspense and guessing the culprit will ensue.  By Bill Baker.  Click Here to Get Tickets

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Saturday, January 28
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Night Blooming Jasmine
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

Night Blooming Jasmine is a gypsy jazz quartet playing in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, they bring swinging rhythms and sophisticated solos that transport you to the jazz clubs of 1930’s Paris. Night Blooming Jasmine includes Geoffrey Taylor on violin, John Rosett on mandolin, Jon Schick on guitar and Jeff Turman on bass.

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Saturday, January 28
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Naturally 7 – a Cappella “Vocal Play” Ensemble
Hamilton Performing Arts Center
327 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Montana

“A capella group” so vastly underplays what Naturally 7 creates onstage that they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 transforms their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare that “Naturally 7 is the future of vocal music!!” 

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Saturday, January 28
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Dueling Pianos with Dr. Doug Olson & Josh Farmer
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana

Enjoy an interactive, fun, sometimes rowdy and always entertaining evening with Dr. Doug & Josh – bring your song requests, grab some friends, arrive early and enjoy the festive atmosphere! NO COVER.

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Saturday, January 28
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Jaden Decker
Benny’s Frenchtown Club
17017 Beckwith Street, Frenchtown, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ten Minutes Late 
Mountain Meadows Resort
51017 Lake Mary Ronan Rd, Proctor, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Zootown Karaoke Saturday Nights
KT’s Hayloft
11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
9:00 pm
Crossroads Trio Live
Gray Wolf Peak Casino
20750 US 93, Missoula, Montana

Come enjoy the new Lassaw Sports Lounge and Crossroads Trio Live!

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Saturday, January 28
9:00 pm
Karaoke
Trax Bar
516 Railroad Ave, Alberton, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Last Chance Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana

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Saturday, January 28
10:00 pm
Saturday Night Live
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana

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Sunday, January 29
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Griz Glam Jam
Adams Center
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana

The premier youth cheerleading competition in Montana is back again! The 15th Annual Griz Glam Jam Cheer Competition is an all-star cheerleading competition hosted by the University of Montana Spirit Squad. The event brings in over 200 athletes from Missoula, the state of Montana and Idaho – all competing for top honors. Come join in the fun of watching the cutest competition in Missoula!

Youth age 5 and under admitted free with an adult.
Buy your tickets early and avoid the lines when you arrive!

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Sunday, January 29
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Slopes, Sovereigns, and Sotheby’s
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades Dr, Whitefish, Montana

What is this? It’s a mountain wide scavenger hunt at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Sunday, January 29th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm!

As we continue to celebrate the Whitefish Winter Carnival, we’re headed to Whitefish Mountain Resort where there will be 8 banners with images of Winter Carnival Royalty, Penguins, and a Yeti hidden all over the resort. Find all 8 (YES, all 8!), take a selfie with each and send all 8 selfies in one email to [email protected] to be entered to win one of 2 great prizes.

Clues for each location of the banners will be released on the morning of 1/29 on the WWC Facebook page and website, and posted throughout the resort that day and on each banner. All entries will be collected, and 2 lucky winners will be drawn and notified on Monday, January 30th.

An awards ceremony to claim your prize package will be held at the Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty office in downtown Whitefish on Thursday February 2nd at 6:00 pm.

King Ullr LXIV, his Queen of Snows, Duchess of Lark, Prime Minister, Prince Frey, and Princess Freya will make an appearance at the resort throughout the day so be sure to say hi when you see your Winter Carnival LXIV royalty, but be careful….the yeti’s will be lurking around the mountain as well! This year’s Whitefish Winter Carnival Theme, Fire and Ice, celebrates Montana’s First Responders so when you see ski patrol be sure to give them a high-five and thank them for their work!

The Glacier Sotheby’s Realty office in the upper village at Whitefish Mountain Resort (next to the Village Market) will have snacks and warm beverages to keep you going all day to locate all eight banners, stop by anytime to say hi!

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Sunday, January 29
11:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W Main St, Missoula, Montana

FREE

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!

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Sunday, January 29
5:00 pm
Acoustic Roll
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana

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Sunday, January 29
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jackson Holte
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

Jackson Holte is a hard-nosed, soft-spoken folk singer who aspires only to possess the cathartic wit of John Prine and the biceps of Kris Kristofferson. The Highway Patrol are Aaron Chiazza on drums, Eric Rudnick on pedal steel, Tyson Gerhardt on guitar, and Marko “The Midnight Shadow” Capoferri on bass; a band hotter than the furnaces of Nebuchadnezzar!

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Sunday, January 29
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OPEN MIC with Colton C
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana

Open Mic is BACK from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Sunday in Bias Brewing’s new location!
Sign up in person, or text Colton C. at 406-407-0732 for a 10-15 minute time slot. Microphones thoroughly sanitized between performers. A public nylon string guitar is here if you don’t have an instrument. Performers 21 and older get a free pint!

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Sunday, January 29
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Artist Robinson
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana

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Sunday, January 29
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Story Jam with Tell Us Something
Dram Shop Central
2700 Paxson Street, Ste G, Missoula, Montana

FREE

Sign up to share your story beginning at 5:00 pm

Whaat?! Share your story, whatever it is, at Story Jam with Tell Us Something on Sunday, January 29 at Dram Shop Central. Bring your own theme!

The only parameters are: NO CALLS TO ACTION. NO HATE SPEECH. STORIES LAST FOR FIVE MINUTES.

You’ll also be able to see all of the Tell Us Something event posters from the first ten years framed and for sale. Any posters that are not sold will be removed from display the following week.

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Sunday, January 29
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 7:00 pm
The Absent Wilson Conspiracy w/ Bigskylight
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana

The Absent Wilson Conspiracy explores acoustic, and electric jazz through contemplative and spacious original compositions. Drawing rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic textures from across the spectrum of classic and contemporary jazz, the band is driven by a deep love of the collective improvisation at the heart of jazz. Also known as The Captain Wilson Conspiracy, the band began conspiring in Missoula Montana nearly a decade ago. After keyboardist Keaton Wilson moved to Arizona, bassist Steve Kalling, guitarist DR Halsell, and percussionist Ed Stalling adopted the ‘Absent Wilson’ moniker as a way to acknowledge the origin and connection while forming the nucleus of an expanding group of like-minded conspirators. In recent years, Helena-based composer and pianist Steven Gores joined the fun. His emotional and cinematic compositions made him complicit from the first note.

Montana has a way of pulling together people who love wild places and find the particular kind of quiet that comes in the wind and wide sky. This experience of the wide-open spaces and the people and communities who live here, has shaped their compositions. They look forward to sharing these stories and exploring the spaces they shape from the ZACC stage this January.

Bigskylight’s music is inspired by the subtle differences in the color and timbre of light across the Montana sky. It is created to slow down, go deep and listen. Dynamic and fluid, the ensemble revolves around the ethereal and sound of the hand-pan (a contemplative relative of the steel drum).

Image credit ‘Time to Feed the Frog’ by Paula Wittner, 2019, Gouache on Ragboard

For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/

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