Weekend Picks: Thursday, March 18th thru Sunday, March 21st
Tami Hubbard
Posted On March 17, 2021
Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’
Robin Williams
Check out the happenings this first weekend of spring in Missoula, and up the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys. Things are opening up, and the number of activities to choose from are expanding quickly!
For complete event listings, links and details visit The Missoula Underground / Calendar of Events (powered by MissoulaEvents.net)
https://missoulaunderground.com/events-2/ . Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
THURSDAY, March 18
Thursday, March 19
8:00 am
Artists Play Through It With Tom Catmull
Online Event #virtualmissoula
Artists Play Through It, a fundraiser for Open Aid Alliance, presents a solo acoustic online performance by Tom Catmull.
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/943686456404448
Thursday, March 18
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night hosted by David Crismore
Rough Cut Hard Cider
3250 US Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Signups are now open and we’ll be sending out notifications soon. If you’d like to perform please reach out to David Crismore via Facebook Messenger or you can call/text to (406)314-9599.
Thursday, March 18
6:00 pm
TNR – Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride
Meetup / Start at University Footbridge
Missoula, Montana
ThursdayNightMTBR
TNR! Weekly mountain bike rides in the Missoula every Thursday Night starting at 6 pm sharp – a different location every week. Arrive prepared to ride, please carry enough to be self-sufficient. Rides are open. Check http://thursdaynightmtbr.org for weekly current meetup location details.
2021 Biking Season Opener
Welcome to another season of Thursday Night Rides. This week Peter Leclaire is going to lead a tour of Missoula looking for some dirt to ride. Meet on the south side of the University Footbridge.
Thursday, March 18
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kevin Van Dort
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 HWY 93, Lakeside, Montana
Our ambassador for blues & soul bringing back the vintage with gritty vocals paying homage to his favorite musicians. For more info visit www.reverbnation.com/kevinvandort.
Thursday, March 18
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night
VFW Post 3596
201 West Lynch Street, Plains, Montana
Open Mic Night!
Open to the Public! Hosted by Barton and Barber
Door prize drawings for free drinks as well as a 50/50 Drawing at 9:30 pm
Stop by and enjoy the talent or participate, we always welcome new talent!
Thursday, March 18
7:00 pm
Concierto con Cactus
Facebook Live #virtualmissoula
https://www.facebook.com/events/476470053522647
I feel like I haven’t played from my own little basement bunker in awhile. Back to the ol’ solo just me-o! Keep me company!
Thursday, March 18
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Andrea Harsell & Leia Sky
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, March 18
7:00 PM
Thursty Ear Live Music – Brooke Olivia & Angela Billadeau
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
Thursty Ear Live Music at Stave & Hoop proudly presents Brooke Olivia & Angela Billadeau. Brooke has been the vocalist for some of Missoula’s favorite rock bands including High Voltage, Fate’s Fortune & Wild Prairie Smoke. Angela Billadeau, experienced in musical theatre & classical, relishes the sugar of jazzy feels. $5 cover added to all tabs after 7 pm.
Thursday is Trivia and Karaoke Night at the Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, March 18
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, March 18
9:00 pm – Close
Combat Karaoke w/ KJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
FRIDAY, March 19
Friday, March 19
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Susanj
The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing Company
101 W Broadway St, Philipsburg, Montana
Friday, March 19
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Billy Angel & Craig Davey
Sacred Waters Brewing Co.
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, March 19
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
My True Freedom
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Avenue E, Suite D., Kalispell, Montana
Join us in the tasting room for a Friday night filled with chill vibes, amazing wine, and live music featuring My True Freedom. Local Singer/Songwriter Duo performing a wide variety of originals spanning the decades and genres. They have played many festivals and concert series in the valley and beyond. A little something for everyone’s listening pleasure. Little band with a big sound.
Check Out My True Freedom on ReverbNation! http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/3150150
Friday, March 19
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tommy Edwards
First Avenue Taphouse
139 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, March 19
6:30 pm
Free Family Roller Skating
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, Montana
FREE Family Roller Skating at the Interstate Building in Hamilton, Montana. Bring your own skates, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, but NO Bikes.
LOADS of free fun!
The Rustic Hut in Florence from 7:00 pm – 1:00 am Friday & Saturday nights
Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
The first time, is the best time. Celebrate the debut of Big Sky Drive at the Rustic Hut. The duo from Great Falls has been touring the road for many years. The playlist includes acoustic rock hits, classic oldies, a few country tunes and Big Sky Drive originals. Come on by for Big Sky Drive.
Friday, March 19
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm & 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Comedy Showcase – Sold Out
The Giggle Box at Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks St, Missoula, Montana
Lonesome Dove Saloon & Casino in Stevi
Friday, March 19
8:00 pm
Live music with Tanner Laws
Lonesome Dove Saloon & Casino
201 Main St, Stevensville, Montana
Friday, March 19
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lolo Creek Band
Cowboy Troy’s
2359 US Highway 93 N, Victor, Montana
Friday, March 19
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Out on Bail
Scotty’s Bar
2205 US Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, March 19
9:00 pm – Close
Combat Karaoke w/B-Rocks
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Friday, March 19
9:00 pm – Close
Combat Karaoke w/ KJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar
17025 US-93, Missoula, Montana
Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20
10:00 pm – 1:35 am
RE:CONNECT
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
THIS IS A FREE EVENT (21+)
Foundation Entertainment and Monks bar will be having their first shows of the year with two socially-distanced nights of music provided by Animal Treats, WR!NSE, SAUCE, and more.
FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED
FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING AND ADHERE TO MISSOULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES
WE ASK THAT YOU STAY WITH YOUR GROUP TO REDUCE MINGLING. TABLES WILL BE SET UP ON THE DANCE FLOOR.
SATURDAY, March 20
Saturday, March 20
7:00 am
Car Rally with MRR
Town Pump
5310 Grant Creek Rd, Missoula, Montana
Early morning cruise to meet up with Montana Road Rally.
Schedule of events:
- Leaving from Town Pump next to the interstate at 7am
- Meeting up with MMR in Three Forks Montana at the Wheat Montana for the driver’s meeting
- Rally back with MMR to Lolo Hot Springs
- From Lolo Hot Springs we will make our way back to Missoula and going to The Hub for Go-Karts
- Dinner will be at Notorious P.I.G.
Saturday, March 20
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
2537 S 3rd St W, Missoula, Montana
We are a small, local market located in the Orchard Homes’ Country Life Club. Selling produce has been part of the Country Life Club’s history for 100 years. We are proud to continue the legacy!
We offer produce, crafts, jams and jellies, baked goods, jewelry, flowers and other items. All the produce at the market comes from within Orchard Homes and travels less than a mile to get to market – now that is fresh!
If you want to get to know your farmer, this is a great market to do that. There is a great community between all the vendors and we LOVE our customers.
Come and be a part of 100 years of agricultural history in Orchard Homes this year!
Saturday, March 20
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Missoula Valley Winter Market
Located in the former Lucky’s Market location – Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Online ordering for curbside pick up is open for this week! Register here on the Missoula Valley Winter Market website.
meet up at Rosauers parking lot in Missoula starting at 10am
Saturday, March 20
10:00 am – 11:45 am
Cars & Coffee
Rosauers Supermarkets
2350 S Reserve St, Missoula, Montana
With the first Cars & Coffee being a huge success, we are excited to announce a new location! Rosauers has given us permission to use their parking lot to host our events on Saturday mornings from 10am to Noon. Please be respectful of their property and adhere to the Covid guidelines they have set for their store.
Park closer to the Reserve Street side of the parking space to allow their customers easy access to the store. Feel free to visit Rosauers in-store coffee shop or the Good Americano coffee shop to say thanks for letting us use their parking space. They let us use their lot. Let’s give back to them.
Also, please do your part to keep these events family-friendly, clean and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars. See ya there!
10 am to 4 pm Saturday
Saturday, March 20
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Craft Fair
The 1776 Club
103 River Street, Superior, Montana
Come out and see what your local vendors have to offer! Also bring the kids, as we will have a special Easter-themed craft project for them to enjoy while you shop!
Saturday, March 20
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Market
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, Montana
Come down to Ravalli County Fairgrounds March 20th to enjoy our Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Market. Doors open at 10am. Come enjoy Handmade Crafts, Clothing, Candy, Jewelry, Spring Decorations, Food & Coffee Trucks, and more!
Saturday, March 20
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Sequesterfest Vernal Equinox (Spring!)
Online Event #virtualmissoula
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/435740197533760
It’s been a long year and spring is finally here. We’ll be celebrating the return of the season with music from a lineup of fabulous musicians you know and love. Join us!
11:30am Cousin Marlene
12-12:30 Aaron Jennings
12:30-1 Chris Pumphrey
1-1:30 Andrea Harsell
1:30-2 Sol Mountain
2-2:30 Bustello (Forrest Messerman)
2:30-3 Nina Shyne and Don Teschner
3-3:30 Bob Zimorino
3:30-4 Tim Rosales
4-4:30 Joseph Running Crane
4:30-5:30 Rodrick Duran
5:30-6 Phil Jones
6-7 Mark Chase
Cousin Marlene
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/cousin.marlene
Virtual tip jars:
Venmo: @Marlene-Hutchins-1
PayPal: paypal.me/marlenehutchins
Aaron Jennings
streaming from: https://www.facebook.com/wailingjennings
virtual tip jars:
PayPal: paypal.me/wailingjennings
Venmo: @wailingjennings
Chris Pumphrey
streaming from: https://www.facebook.com/Surreal-Wheel-110503603937193
Virtual tip jar at PayPal: paypal.me/ChrisPumphrey
Andrea Harsell
streaming from: https://www.facebook.com/andreaharsell
Virtual tip jars:
PayPal – paypal.me/andreaharsell
Venmo – https://venmo.com/Andrea-Harsell
music: https://andreaharsellmusic.com/
Sol Mountain Band
streaming from: https://facebook.com/solmountainband
Virtual tip jar:
Venmo @Phyllis-Erck (last 4 digits of my phone are 6327)
music: solmountainband.com
Bustello (Forrest Messerman)
streaming from: https://www.facebook.com/bustello.o
Virtual tip jars:
Venmo @Forrest-Messerman
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VB4S4S5SAXHNA
music: https://bustelo.bandcamp.com
Don Teschner & Nina Shyne
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/donteschnerandthewaterdawgs
Virtual tip jar:
Venmo @Nina-Alviar (last digits of phone number 4697)
music: https://www.reverbnation.com/donteschner
Bob Zimorino
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/BlueStreakBlues
Virtual tip jar at PayPal: [email protected]
Tim Rosales
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/tim.rosales.1257
Virtual tip jar at PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/timothyrosales1
Joseph Running Crane
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.runningcrane
Virtual tip jar at PayPal: [email protected]
music: https://josephrunningcrane.bandcamp.com/album/dog-winter
Rodrick Duran
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/rodrickduranmusic
Virtual tip jars:
Venmo: @Rodrick-Duran
PayPal: @rodrickduranmusic
Cash App: $RodrickDuran
Phil Jones
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/phil.jones.566148
Virtual tip jar at PayPal: Paypal.me/PhilipOJones
Mark Chase
streaming from:
https://www.facebook.com/Mantana
Virtual tip jar at Venmo: @madshadow
Saturday, March 20
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Colton Christensen
Rough Cut Hard Cider
3250 US Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Amazing food available from Fork In The River!
Saturday, March 20
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Angel & Davey
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 HWY 93, Lakeside, Montana
Billy Angel and Craig Davey, two of the Flathead valley’s favorite musicians have teamed up to bring you the best in entertainment. With a extensive song list and a sound system that helps them sound like a 6 piece band, Billy and Craig will have the whole crowd dancing and singing along.
Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Saturday, March 20
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Luke Lautaret
Sacred Waters Brewing Co
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, March 20
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Gary McCormack
Fin’s Taphouse
Corvallis, Montana
Live music with Gary McCormack! Come on down to enjoy some good music, cold beer and the fire tables!
Saturday, March 20
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Montana Lite
First Avenue Taphouse
139 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, Montana
starting at 7pm
Saturday, March 20
Doors at 6:00 pm / Show at 7:00 pm
Cigarette Girls Burlesque Show
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins, Missoula, Montana
Ticket includes a socially distanced reservation and a burlesque show for the ages. Music by Kelley Sinclair and Doug Olsen.
Doors will open at 6p with a free tasting from Headframe Distillery from 6p-7p. Show starts at 7p. Stave & Hoop will open for the public after 9pm depending on capacity. Must be 21 or over. $35/person, purchase online www.staveandhoop.com/event-details/cigarette-girls-burlesque-show
The Rustic Hut in Florence from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday
Saturday, March 20
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
JJ & Company
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
Saturday, March 20
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
JD & Western Front
Hamilton Eagles Lodge #1693
125 N 2nd St, Hamilton, Montana
$7.00 Cover Charge
Saturday, March 13
7:30 pm
Social Distance Sessions: SOLD OUT! The Staged Reading, a new play by Jay Buchanan – Online Event #virtualmissoula
Saturday, March 20 // 7:30 PM // Free, with suggested donation through Givebutter (Venmo, Credit/Debit, or Paypal) at specific show link https://givebutter.com/YRxqNE VIEWING LINKS
ZACC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thezacc/
Zootown Arts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnxho9v75OZvCJKk0mX_pQ
MCAT Local Live: https://www.mcat.org/watch-now/local-live/ The ZACC is proud to present the world-premiere of SOLD OUT! The Staged Reading, the latest comedy from local playwright Jay Buchanan (author of Hand-Drawn: A New Musical and Whine Drunk: My Life in Peaces). Join sweet twenty-somethings Jack and Dianne on a particularly awkward first date: Dianne’s father keeps pestering her, the waitress won’t stop flirting with Jack, and apparently the Chef has gone missing! Featuring several of Missoula’s favorite actors, this hilarious comedy of errors will have you asking yourself “My god, what have I done?” Not everything is as it seems, but everything happens exactly as written. **Contains suggestive elements and strong language**SOLD OUT! The Staged Reading, a new play by Jay Buchanan is the twenty-sixth performance in our series — ‘Social Distance Sessions’ — a live-stream production partnership between the ZACC and Missoula’s Community Media Resource (MCAT). Shows will be streamed to the ZACC’s Facebook and YouTube, and to MCAT’s cable channel and Local Live website. Home audience members are asked to donate to the show’s Givebutter ‘virtual tip jar’ if able (use Venmo, Paypal, or a credit/debit card).
Saturday, March 20
9:00 pm – close
Combat Karaoke with KJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, March 20
9:00 pm – close
Combat Karaoke with B-Rocks
KT’s Hayloft
11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana
Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20
10:00 pm – 1:35 am
RE:CONNECT
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
21+
Foundation Ent. and Monks bar will be having their first shows of the year with 2 socially distanced nights of music provided by Animal Treats, WR!NSE, SAUCE, and more.
FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED
FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING AND ADHERE TO MISSOULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES
WE ASK THAT YOU STAY WITH YOUR GROUP TO REDUCE MINGLING. TABLES WILL BE SET UP ON THE DANCE FLOOR.
Saturday, March 20
10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Late Paddy’s Day BASH
Glacier Park VFW
330 1st Ave W, Kalispell, Montana
FEATURING:
Spliffripper
Loin Hammer
Zephryia
21+
NO COVER
SUNDAY, March 21
Sunday, March 21
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Backyard Yoga
Backyard Tap House
281 Rodeo Drive, Florence, Montana
Whether your pose is warrior or happy baby, Indoor Backyard Yoga is for you! Happening every Sunday! $15 gets you an hour long outdoor class with Andrea, plus a token that can be exchanged for a beer, mimosa or $5 off any any cocktail, wine or food item. Bring your own mat.
#Namaste
Sunday, March 21
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Call for Art: Last Best Print Fest
Zootown Arts Community Center 501(c)(3)
Online Event #virtualmissoula
2021 Last Best Print Fest: ‘Make Me Laugh’
LBPF 2021 runs First Friday April 2 through April 30!
Apply through Zootown Arts Submittable, here: https://bityl.co/61sS
About Last Best Print Fest:
Last Best Print Fest is an annual month-long event devoted entirely to the wonderful world of printmaking, and is a fundraiser for the ZACC’s Public Print Shop. LBPF always includes a portfolio exchange, with each artist submitting an edition of twelve prints based on a theme. Additionally, LBPF normally boasts a featured print artist, free print demos, and a LBPF Bingo game involving local businesses. This year’s Last Best Print Fest will be run a little differently, and will feature a Print-a-Thon, where folks can sponsor the ZACC Print Shop Manager, Patricia Thornton, to ‘marathon print’ throughout one whole weekend.
For more details: https://bityl.co/61sS
Sunday, March 21
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon Bingo
Trax Bar
516 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, Montana
Bingo Afternoon $1.00 buys one sheet of three cards. Playing 10 games. Get a ticket for free drink drawing each game Blackout pot on the Tenth game. Must play at least 5 games to be eligible to play final blackout game.
Sunday, March 21
9:00 pm – close
Combat Karaoke with KJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
For complete event listings, links and details visit The Missoula Underground / Calendar of Events (powered by MissoulaEvents.net)
https://missoulaunderground.com/events-2/ . Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
