Take advantage of UM’s FREE UDash River Shuttle Service to get to the Clark Fork River Access points in Missoula at Sha-Ron and Milltown Thursdays thru Sundays, starting from the last weekend of June, through July and August.

The Farmers Market at Libby opens from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Thursday thru September 24 at the Libby Lofts in Libby. Featured music on July 16 is Billy Powell.

The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 15 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.

The Anaconda Community Market connects the community of Anaconda to fresh food, local makers, and artisans every Thursday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm thru September 4 in Downtown Anaconda.

Check out the Alberton Community Farmers Market at the Alberton Community / Senior Center 30 miles west of Missoula 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays thru October 8.

Orchard Homes Farmers Market is 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays thru September 10 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula.

Missoula Art Museum’s Third Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm features closing exhibits from Sara Siestreem, Kevin Bell and Aspen & Cameron Decker and live music by Andrea Harsell.

The Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm thru September 24 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more. Featured music on July 16 is the Kenny James Miller Band.

Downtown Tonight returns to Caras Park for another epic summer in Downtown Missoula with live music, food trucks, children’s activities and Missoula Makers Collective Summer Market pop-up 5:00 pm to 9:00 every Thursday from June thru August – featured music on July 16 is the Joe Martinez Band.

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.

Show off that big brain of yours with Thursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula.

Boise-based Hillfolk Noir brings a night of “junkerdash” style to Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s main Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride up Curry Gulch to the Snowbowl Overlook and then down Spring Gulch

Mike Murray performs live in the Anchor Bar at Harbor Grille in Lakeside at 6:00 pm Thursday.

Relax with live music featuring Chris Bohenek and Sam Nelson at Ponderosa Wine Bar & Bistro in Hamilton 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s main Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride up Curry Gulch to the Snowbowl Overlook and then down Spring Gulch.

Singers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

Downtown Missoula’s Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts Trivia hosted by DJ Carlos with 5 rounds of fun and prizes every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Get on up to Whitefish Mountain Resort to race with the Flathead Area Mountain Bikers TNRL (Thursday Night Race League) Series with XC MTB races starting at 6:30 pm July 9-16-23-30.

Bingo is hosted every Thursday at 6:30 pm by the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip.

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.

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Bring your buddies and torment your enemies with your knowledge of all things with Trivia Thursday night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Western Cider in Missoula.

Western Montana Musicians Cooperative presents True North with American roots troubadours Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel at the Pearl Theater in Ronan 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Meggie McDonald plays live on the murphy stage at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Luke Dowler performs live at the Northern Lights Saloon in Polebridge 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Bring your friends – pick your favorite country and rock classics – grab the mic and be a star at Karaoke every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls.

Very Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Sign up to sing with 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 Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon.

Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays thru October 9.

Under The Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup rides back into Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish with a weekend of (SOLD OUT) top Country & Bluegrass bands and performers from 12:00 pm Noon to 11:00 pm daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm Fridays thru September 2.

Mountain Roots Rendezvous Music Festival featuring The Kitchen Dwellers on The Homestead behind the 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan from 3:30 pm Friday thru 4:30 am Saturday; and 9:30 am Saturday thru 6:30 am Sunday.

Take in a live stage performance of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale The Jungle Book at Missoula Children’s Theatre at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Friday.

The Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains – Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays thru October 16.

The Woodtick Music Festival off Chaffin Creek Road in Darby is back with an awesome lineup starting at 4:00 pm Friday, and 1:30 pm Saturday.

Stop in at Hamilton’s Ravalli Fun Center for their 93 Days of Summer Music Fest with live music playing on the outdoor stage 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm Friday; and 11:30 am to 11:00 pm Saturday.

The Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays thru October 2.

Enjoy live music from Colby Dean and the amenities of Lolo Hot Springs Resort 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday.

Circus Mutt duo plays live acoustic covers and originals at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Catch the Charla Bauman Duo playing live on stage at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Chow down and chill a little as Missoula’s newest Friday night tradition starts this summer – the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime.

Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by the lovely and talented Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing.

Nick Spear plays live on the outside patio at Great Northern Bar & Grill in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Tape B & Levity for a live concert performance with Effin at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 6:00 pm Friday.

Raise the Roof with Big Sky Troubadours / 406 Hit Songwriter Showcase at the historic Rialto Community Theatre in Deer Lodge showcasing six Montana songwriters at 6:15 pm Friday.

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.

Pull in to The Raven on Woods Bay from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, July 17 for an evening of live music with Andrew Longaker.

Ghosts of Endor perform live at the Northern Lights Saloon in Polebridge from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Live Music with Billy G starting at 7:00 pm Friday, July 17 at Cowboy Troy’s in Victor.

The Hamilton Players deliver performances of the off-Broadway musical play “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – In Concert” at the Hamilton Playhouse at 7:30 pm Friday and 2:00 pm Sunday; and at the Daly Mansion at 7:00 pm Saturday.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am.

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

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.

Ryan Coulter delivers the live country dancin’ music at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon at 9:30 pm Friday.

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

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome DJs Suka + RAWBERRY for a free live “Bass Bunker” concert at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday.

The original Missoula Farmers’ Market for over 54 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – The MUG’s Summer Music Series guest artist on July 18 is The Mighty Travis Yost.

The Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31. Featured music group on July 18 is The Three-O.

Missoula’s Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May thru October.

Celebrate the 41st Annual Railroad Day Festival at Hank Roat Memorial Park with a pancake breakfast at 8:00 am, food vendors all day, parade at 11:00 am, live music from Noon til Midnight and a full day of festivities in Alberton 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday.

Show off your coolest cars, trucks and bikes when Cars & Coffee gets together at J&K Customs in Missoula 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton.

The Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays thru October 17.

The Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula thru September 26.

The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays thru September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula.

Visit the Lakeside Farmers Market on Flathead Lake with locally-grown produce, homemade gifts and fresh bread across from Volunteer Park in Lakeside 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays thru September 26.

The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street thru October 3.

Stop by to do some treasure hunting for unique items from local makers, vintage finds, and pick up fresh baked goods at Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays to August 29.

Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity.

Fire up your bad motor scooter and for a day filled with good food, good music and good people at the Lolo Ride-In at Lolo Hot Springs Resort 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.

Float your way to the winning hand with the Trout Creek CIA’s Paddlin’ Poker Run with signups at the Trout Creek Boat Launch at 10:00 am Saturday.

Sign up for Montana Brewery Running Series’ 5K Run for Beer / Fun Run at Great Burn Brewing in Missoula starting at 11:00 am Saturday.

Join your friends for an afternoon of world-class jazz at the second annual Jazzoula at The River Edge Resort & Steakhouse in Alberton from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Saturday.

Bozeman-based Logan Liebert & the Light Blue play a set of rock, country, and folk on The Springs stage at Philipsburg Brewing 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday.

Join Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Pale People perform live with help from Mad Sea and Still Ugly at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula 6:00 pm Saturday til 1:00 am

Jesse, the Ocelot lays down his trippy atmospheric tunes on the murphy stage at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm.

Chris Bohenek plays live with Sam Nelson at The Jack Saloon in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts in Bigfork presents “Young Frankenstein – The Musical” with 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm evening performances on varying dates from May thru August; this weekend is a show on Saturday.

Celebrate Cassie’s Birthday with a metal show at The Rustic Hut in Florence featuring Blessiddoom, Drown the Sky and Koverkill starting at 8:00 pm Saturday.

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.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell.

Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Stop in at the Seeley Lake Summer Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, thru September 6.

Cruise in for NW Montana Cars and Coffee at the Kalispell Krispy Kreme 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday morning, May thru September.

Visit Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 11 to stock up on locally harvested and handcrafted goods.

RSVP for Winter Kissed Farm’s 2nd Annual Farm Party in Stevensville with tours of the farm, Himalayan Rockies Food Truck, local craft beers, lawn games, and live jazz from Steve Kalling & The Absent Wilson Conspiracy 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday.

Philipsburg’s Summer Market on Broadway returns to Pocket Park (next to The Sweet Palace) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sundays from June 14 to September 13.

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

Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Join Lake Missoula Old Time for an a’capella community Pub Sing session at Western Cider from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm the 3rd Sunday each month.

It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.


Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in Draught Works’ taproom in Missoula every Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Summer Sunday Jazz Series – this week’s featured band is the Dylan Bautista Trio.

Rylee Mix performs live for the Riverbend Concert Series at Sliter’s Park in Bigfork 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Avett Brothers for a live concert performance with Shane Smith and the Saints at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Sunday.

Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Night Karaoke at 8:00 pm on the outdoor patio at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment.

We have around 70 live music events listed for this weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of summer activities and outdoor 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 brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a challenging (or relaxing) hike or mountain bike ride. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Try your luck with some fun local bingo. 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.