Weekend PICKS: Thursday, January 6th thru Sunday, January 9th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On January 6, 2022
Welcome 2022! Bet you hadn’t even had time yet to think of First Friday – yes, it’s happening. This week it seems like there’s a big uptick in local art exhibits. All those cultural sins you committed over the holidays? Now you have the opportunity to wash ’em all away with some fresh exposure to the latest in local Montana artists.
We’ve compiled the most comprehensive list of this weekend’s events in Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS.
With this major snow dump we’re having, the local ski areas are gonna be spectacular. Temps this weekend are warming up to perfectly pleasant days outdoors. You can check current conditions via the links here for Snowbowl, Lost Trail, Whitefish, and Discovery. There are outstanding conditions for XC at Lolo Pass ,Pattee Canyon, and Rattlesnake; the UM Golf Course is ready for action. FatBike Missoula has been grooming tracks at Twin Creeks. Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists are reporting good fat biking on the trails around Lake Como and other areas in great shape, too.
The MUG is here to guide you around town and western Montana for all the good stuff happening this weekend.
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.
Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live 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!
“Like January weather,
The years will bite and smart,
And pull your bones together
To wrap your chattering heart.”
– Dorothy Parker
THURSDAY, January 6
Thursday, January 6
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Imagine Irish
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, January 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lucas Yatch
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Lucas Yatch is a Montana based acoustic singer-songwriter with songs deeply rooted in the Northwest United States. Lucas puts an unforgettable modern day take on traditional folk and country music.
Thursday, January 6
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, January 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East, Ste #8, Kalispell, Montana
Smarty Pants Trivia night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro!
Challenge your mind in this fun game that gets everyone involved.
Enjoy great food & amazing wine while you ponder life’s head-scratching questions!
Music is involved too, so brush up. Win and get your name up on our Smarty Pants Wall of Fame!
Brought to you by Waters Edge Winery and David Crismore & Co.
Thursday, January 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
TNR Thursday Night XC Ski
Crazy Canyon to Mount Sentinel, Missoula, Montana
With lots of snow and more on the way this week we’ll ski up the Crazy Canyon road all the way to the top of Mount Sentinel if the conditions are good. Meet at the Crazy Canyon trailhead.
See you out there!
Thursday, January 6
6:30 pm
Jay Alm
The Still Room
1609 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, January 6
7:00 pm
Takaya: Lone Wolf
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
International Wildlife Film Festival Presents a monthly offering celebrating emerging filmmakers and the future of wildlife & environmental filmmaking, culminating in a 7-day festival.
When a lone wolf is spotted prowling an uninhabited archipelago just off the coast of British Columbia, renowned wildlife photographer Cheryl Alexander goes in for a closer look. What follows is a seven-year relationship that pushes the boundaries of his world—and ours. Takaya: Lone Wolf recounts the inspirational story of one animal’s resilience, adaptation, and survival as he takes on the odds.
Thursday, January 6
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Luke Dowler
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, January 6
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live music with Chuck and JD
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Thursday, January 6
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 5 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 7pm, so make sure to arrive early to settle in, get your drinks, and prepare to strain your brain!
CANCELLEDThursday, January 6
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursty Ear Live Music – Matt Austin Jazz Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Enjoy a twist on traditional Jazz Standards with the local Matt Austin Jazz Trio.
$5 cover added to tabs after 7:00 pm – music begins at 7:00 pm
CANCELLEDThursday, January 6
Doors at 7:00 pm // Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm
MAMA Open Mic
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Free & Open to All
The ZACC and the Montana Area Music Association have teamed up to create a space for music, community, collaboration, and artistic expression. Learn about MAMA’s mission, what we’re working on, and how to get involved. Meet fellow musicians, test out new songs, and build new connections! To learn more about the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) visit https://mama4mt.org/.
Masks are required for attendees for all Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Thursday is Trivia (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Karaoke (8:30 pm to 12 Midnight) at Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, January 6
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, January 6
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Missoula’s HomeGrown Stand Up Comedy-Open Mic
Union Club Bar
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Sign up at 8:30 pm. Show starts at 9 pm.
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, January 6
9:00 pm – Close
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, January 6
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Thursday, January 6
10:00 pm
CLUB NIGHT – WOLFKlll
The Badlander
208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
FRIDAY, January 7
Friday, January 7
1:30 am – 6:30 am
Elevate
Legacy Lounge
529 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Friday, January 7
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Friday – Auction Exhibition Reception
Missoula Art Museum
335 N Pattee Street, Missoula, Montana
Over 75 artworks will be on view in the Carnegie Gallery. Find your favorite before bidding opens on January 28!
Friday, January 7
5:00 pm
Art Opening: Heather Stockton & Nancy Fitch
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana
The Secret Garden Series: What’s Old is New Again, works by Heather Stockton
and Beautiful Wild Montana, works by Nancy Fitch.
Exhibiting in the Main Gallery through the month of January.
Click here for more details on the artists.
Friday, January 7
5:00 pm
First Friday with Matt Riley
Western Cider
501 N. California Street, Missoula, Montana
Matt Riley received a BFA from the University of Montana in 2011. This work belongs firmly in reductionist, minimalist traditions. If a photograph could be defined only in the simplest terms, how could all extraneous elements be stripped away? These are expressions and exercises of pure form; light, shadow, and composition without any explicit object. These images are also an artifact of their own digital origin. Mass collection allows for reflection on these ‘castoff’ frames more easily than in traditional techniques, when the limitations of film encouraged a more cautious trigger finger. You are left to approach these images with your own preconceptions, without the distractions of symbolic imagery or relatable subject matter. This series owes heavily to the experimental work of Laszlo Maholy-Nagy and the hallucinatory fiction of Philip K. Dick.
Friday, January 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday January 2022
Lake Missoula Tea Company
136 East Broadway, Missoula, Montana
Friday, January 7
5:00 pm
First Friday Art Show And Live Music
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
There will also be a fun Raffle!
Family Friendly from 5 pm-8 pm with live music by Erin Esse and Maria Zepeda.
8 pm – close 21+ only $8 to enjoy more art and live music by Pettifoggers and New Old Future.
Friday, January 7
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Walburn & Atherton Duo
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, January 7
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Music Lab 2
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, January 7
7:00 pm
Hannah King
Max’s Market
125 Village Lane, Bigfork, Montana
Hannah’s music is a tasteful blend of country, bluegrass & western swing, straight from her heart to yours.
Max’s music events are always family friendly! Beer, wine, cider, eats and treats available!
Friday, January 7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday with Strummingbird Vegabond
Cranky Sam Public House
233 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Strummingbird Vegabond brings the beats and energy to kick the month off right! Laura Verhaeghe will be showing off her Montana themed photography.
Friday, January 7 & Saturday, January 8
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Show Tyme Academy Presents: “Into The Unknown”
Dennison Theatre
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
Friday, January 7
8:00 pm
Evening with El Wencho
Rustic Hut
5415 US Highway 93, Florence, Montana
Friday, January 7
8:00 pm
Tommy Edwards Live
Casey’s Bar
101 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Limited tickets available! So Grab Yours Here https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tommy-edwards-at-caseys…
Friday, January 7
9:00 pm
Katie Page Live
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main Street, Polson, Montana
Friday, January 7
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, January 7
9:00 pm
Karaoke by Nitewolf Productions
Sunrise Saloon & Casino
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Friday, January 7
9:00 pm
Josh Farmer Band
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, January 7
9:30 pm
The Groove Riders
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, January 7
10:00 pm
First Friday show with the Pettifoggers + New Old Future
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
This is a fundraiser for the Jasmine Venetia Stringed Instrument Library Project to bring stringed instrument lessons to kids in a rural Montana school. There’s an $8 cover. 21+
SATURDAY, January 8
Saturday, January 8
1:30 am – 7:30 am
Circle of Death
Legacy Lounge
529 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Featuring:
Ki James
Deathcare Industries
Knxbxdy
Mojo
Strap in for a night of rage, headbanging, and good times! Music starts at 1:30!
Saturday, January 8
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Missoula Valley Winter Market
Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Featuring local growers, bakers, artisans, crafters & more. Located in the Concourse event area next to SCHEELS.
Saturday, January 8
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
My Montana Wedding Expo & Style Show
Northwest Montana Fairgrounds
265 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, Montana
Grab your bride tribe, your mom, and your soon-to-be groom and seize this opportunity to meet dozens of incredibly talented wedding vendors! The 20th Annual My Montana Wedding Expo is Jan. 8, 2022! Don’t miss your chance at exclusive vendor specials, giveaways, an inspiring and fun style show, samples, cocktails, and much more. Spend your day with us, and you will spend your day planning your perfect Montana wedding. We can’t wait to see you!
Have you heard about our VIP tickets? Watch out, these tickets will SELL OUT! It is the BEST way to experience the My Montana Wedding Expo! With a $40 VIP ticket, you will get: VIP-Only Entrance From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Exclusive Vendor Discounts, VIP-Only Giveaways, Swag Bag, Cocktails, and VIP Style Show Seating.
**Please keep in mind when planning your day that ANYONE who wishes to enter the expo at 10 a.m. MUST have a VIP ticket. Thank you!**
Saturday, January 8
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aurora Borealis
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Let the winter nights inspire you and learn about the phenomena of the aurora borealis. We will color a magical night sky with sparkling metallic crayons, replicating the rippling curtains of color as they dance across the horizon.
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, MT (406)363-3338
Saturday, January 8
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Daily Confused
Philipsburg Brewing Company
106 Brewery Road, Philipsburg, Montana
Saturday, January 8
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mike Murray
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, January 8
6:00 pm
Merry Maker
Whitefish Moose Lodge
230 10th St West, Whitefish, Montana
Enjoy a hearty roast of Whitefish and current events. TICKETS ON SALE NOW at the Whitefish Credit Union, $30. This is a Button event! Make sure to wear your Carnival Button, available for purchase from downtown merchants.
Saturday, January 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Pesky Varmints
Rumor Restaurant
1855 Stephens Ave, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, January 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sundog North
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, January 8
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Modified Lockdown
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, January 8
Doors at 7: pm // Show at 7:30 pm
adam + Matthew Knight + Maria Zepeda
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
To purchase advance $10 tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/adam-matthew-knight…/
Textured arrangements and sometimes autobiographical (but always deeply personal) lyrics have earned ‘adam’ (Adam G. Holden) a spot in the long line of great singer-songwriters who coax music out of the most tender parts of themselves. Heavily inspired by giants like Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, and Leonard Cohen, ‘adam’ stands on the shoulders of those who came before him.
Maria Zepeda lives to express through creation. Her larger than life presence invites you to take a closer look at the ways we can live in love for ourselves, each other, and our planet. Maria’s sound has been compared to the likes of Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Halsey, Jewel, and Brandi Carlile. Her voice is rich and powerful, with smokey notes of soulful emotion. Her lyrics come from her lived experience and at times, through the channeling of spirit singing through her.
Matthew Knight is a born and raised Missoulian, and has always been taken by music. Since age 5, he has pursued this passion in whichever way he could, starting with piano, then cello, and eventually guitar. He’s excited to be working with drummer Llwyn Clark-Gaynor and bassist Andy Josten to bring his songs to life.
Masks are required for attendees for all Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Saturday, January 8
8:00 pm
Steve n Debi
Kalispell Elks Club & Event Center
1820 US Highway 93 S, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, January 8
8:00 pm
MacGruber
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
In the decade since his fiancée was killed, an Army Ranger, Green Beret and Navy SEAL rolled into one (Will Forte) has sworn off fighting crime, preferring instead to rock his mullet as a man of peace. But when his sworn enemy, Dieter Von Cunth, steals a nuclear warhead, only MacGruber and his crack team of experts (Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe) are equal to the task of bringing the villain to justice.
Saturday, January 8
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Kyle Hunter and the Smoke House Brothers
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Highway 93, Florence, Montana
Saturday, January 8
9:00 pm
Mudslide Charley
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, January 8
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, December 8
9:00 pm
Baby it’s Cold Outside! Let’s Dance! featuring: Newtons 7Fold, DJ Trini, Mojo and Embex
Monk’s Bar
21 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
~FIRST SATUDAY PARTY OF THE YEAR !~
Baby it’s Cold Outside! Let’s Dance! is a special Saturday throwdown featuring: Newtons 7Fold (house/big room/ psytrance), DJ Trini (Latin house/moombathon/hiphop), Mojo (open format) and Embex (open format)!
~FREE CANDY WILL BE PROVIDED BY EMBEX SO COME EARLY!~From house to Latin and hiphop, dub and everything in between. with our amazing bartenders making your favorite cocktails, we will be moving till 2am so bring your friends for a good time!!also the cover is free so see you guys Saturday!
Newtons 7Fold music: http://secretmusicproductions.com/newtons7fold/…
Embex: https://soundcloud.com/embexmusic
Saturday, January 8
9:00 pm to Close
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, January 8
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Flat Black
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Proudly Made in Montana. $5 at the door.
SUNDAY, January 9
Sunday, January 9
9:00 am
America’s Super Pageant Winter Extravaganza
Hamilton Senior Center
820 N 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana
Shouldn’t every child have a special day to shine? A day the whole family will see them in the spotlight. See full details here.
Sunday, January 9
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Celebrate Sunday Funday with us 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 Catan, Dominoes or DnD, 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, January 9
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sean Kavanaugh
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Sean Kavanaugh’s solo performance ranges from soft and melodic to fast paced and percussive with a variety of rock/blues and folk influences.
Sunday, January 9
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night by Colton C
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, January 9
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music by Larry Myer
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, January 9
6:30 pm
Shwayze in Missoula presented by FilthyFamily
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Shwayze is known for his hit songs “Buzzin” and “Corona & Lime”, as well as having his own hit reality show on MTV.
See Shwayze performing live at Monks Bar along with LoudLife Crew / LVSTNIGHT/ Filth and Foul / RichNRare and more.
Sunday, January 9
9:00 pm to Close
Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, 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.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
