Weekend PICKS: Thursday, March 21st thru Sunday, March 24th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On March 21, 2024
Welcome to the first weekend of Spring! That last few days of warm weather was just a sample, we’re back to chilly days a little longer. The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events from Thursday thru Sunday in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS!
The cooler weather is delivering some fresh snow at the high elevations; you’ll want to check around the area resorts to keep an eye on who has the most perfect early spring conditions! The MUG has a one-stop Snow Conditions page. We have real-time live snow report links for all the Western Montana ski resorts, plus area XC grooming conditions, avalanche forecasts, and even links for fat bike trails – and MDT road reports! Check it out here, and bookmark it on your browser. Keep your tips up, try the red beers, and tip your lifties. We’re here to help.
There are more than 70 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of early springtime activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.
Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk hike. Go exploring on the fat bike. 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.
“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.”
– Ernest Hemingway
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!
THURSDAY, March 21
Servin’ Thyme and Colby Dean at Old Bull Brewing
Old Bull Brewing 16862 Beckwith Street, FrenchtownServin' Thyme and Colby Dean at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday Trivia Night at Conflux Taphouse
Conflux Taphouse 200 E. Main Street, MissoulaArrive early for Trivia Thursday starting at 6:00 pm at Conflux Taphouse in Downtown Missoula
TNR – Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula: Deer Creek Sneak
University Footbridge Parking Lot 46°51'56.5"N 113°59'03.3"W / Campus Drive & Riverside Trail, MissoulaMeet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the University Footbridge to ride the Deer Creek Sneak MTB Thursday Night Ride
The Gravy Ladles at Bitter Root Brewing
Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, HamiltonThe Gravy Ladles get you feelin' groovy at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday
Trivia Night Thursdays at Iron Griz
Iron Griz: American Bistro 515 South Avenue E., MissoulaBring your brainy-est friends to sign up for Trivia Night Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula
Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellIf wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell
Mountainfilm on Tour at Whitefish I.A. O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center
O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center 1 Central Avenue, WhitefishThe Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation brings Mountainfilm on Tour to the O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center in Whitefish at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 21
Big Sky Troubadours – Jo + Friends at 101 Central / Second Story
Herb & Omni at the 101 Central 101 Central Avenue, WhitefishBig Sky Troubadours presents Jo Smith and Archertown's Kyle & Natalie Archer sharing songs and stories at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 21 at 101 Central / Second Story in Whitefish
Country Dance Night Thursdays at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceCountry Dance Night every Thursday with free lessons at 7:00 pm and DJ & Dancing at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Teague Goodvoice & Neveah Killsnight with Dylan Running Crane at the ZACC
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaTeague Goodvoice & Neveah Killsnight with Dylan Running Crane at the ZACC in Missoula Thursday at 7:30 pm
Abhoria, Elephant Graveyard and Zephyria live at Monk’s
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaAbhoria, Elephant Graveyard and Zephyria live at Monk's in Missoula Thursday at 8:00 pm
Borderline Lucid at Great Northern
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishBorderline Lucid at Great Northern in Whitefish Thursday from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
John Dunnigan at Great Northern Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishIf it's Thursday night in Whitefish, you'll find John Dunnigan live onstage 9:30 pm to 1:00 am at the Great Northern Bar & Grill
Friday, March 22
Little Red Truck’s Spring Market at Missoula Fairgrounds
Missoula Fairgrounds 1101 South Avenue West, MissoulaShop, eat, enjoy live music by Andrea Harsell at the Little Red Truck Spring Market at Missoula Fairgrounds 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday
Billy Angel & Craig Davey live at Sacred Waters Brewing
Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, KalispellAngel & Davey live 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Absent Wilson Conspiracy at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, MissoulaAbsent Wilson Conspiracy at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday at 6:00 pm
Parts & Labor at Highlander Beer
Highlander Beer 200 International Drive, MissoulaParts & Labor on the bill 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday in the taproom at Missoula's Highlander Beer
Dan Dubuque at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaDan Dubuque settles in to deliver his own wall of sound with his Weissenborn guitar 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Missoula's Imagine Nation Brewing
John Dunnigan at Grouse Mountain Lodge
Grouse Mountain Lodge 2 Fairway Drive, WhitefishJohn Dunnigan entertains inside Logan's Bar & Grill at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday evenings
Live Music w/ Tommy Edwards Sr. & Band at Dusty Star Saloon
Dusty Star Saloon 2205 US Hwy 93 South, KalispellTommy Edwards Sr. & band play live 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday at the Dusty Star Saloon in Kalispell
Last Best Comedy Explosion: Notorious ZOO with Mark Heyka & Whiz Bang at the ZACC
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaLast Best Comedy Explosion: Notorious ZOO with Mark Heyka & Whiz Bang at the ZACC in Missoula Friday at 7:00 pm
Way Down North at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaWay Down North at The Old Post in Missoula Friday at 7:00 pm
Mountainfilm on Tour at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, BigforkThe Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation brings Mountainfilm on Tour 2024 to the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7:00 pm Friday, March 22
Music Talent Jam, Open Mic & Karaoke Friday Nights at Kegler’s Pub in Ravalli Fun Center
Ravalli Fun Center 300 Skeels Avenue, HamiltonKeglers Pub & Casino hosts Music Talent Jam, Open Mic and Karaoke Friday Nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton - come sing your heart out!
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloKaraoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
710 Ashbury live at The Eagles
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, Missoula710 Ashbury live at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #32 in Missoula Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm
Trivia Friday at Plains American Legion Post 129
American Legion Post 129 450 Railroad Avenue, ParadiseTrivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana
Billy G at Cowboy Troy’s
Cowboy Troy's 2359 US Hwy 93, VictorLive music with Billy G at Cowboy Troy's in Victor at 8:00 pm Friday, March 22
The Benevolents at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceThe Benevolents take the stage at 8:00 pm Friday at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Luke Dowler at Perfect Shot Tavern
Perfect Shot Tavern 218 Main Street, PolsonLuke Dowler at Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson Friday from 9:00 pm to Midnight
The Underground (Sort of) featuring Sticknstones and Pinedrops at Monk’s Bar
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaThe Underground (Sort of) featuring Sticknstones and Pinedrops at Monk's Bar in Missoula Friday at 9:00 pm
Mudslide Charley at the Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaMudslide Charley Friday night at the Union Club in Missoula at 9:00 pm
Karaoke Fridays at Evaro Bar & Casino
Evaro Bar & Casino 17025 US Hwy 93 North, MissoulaKaraoke team assemble! Every Friday at 9:00 pm at Evaro Bar and Casino
Karaoke at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkKaraoke at 9:00 pm every Friday & Saturday at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake's Woods Bay in Bigfork
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
Whiskey Rose at the Blue Moon Nite Club
Blue Moon Niteclub 6105 US 2, Columbia FallsBring your friends and your dancin' shoes, and their dancin' shoes when Whiskey Rose plays country & rock at the Blue Moon Nite Club in Columbia Falls at 9:15 pm this Friday and Saturday
K’niption Fit at Great Northern Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishK'niption Fit at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge 101 Heritage Lane, PolsonSign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
SkiiTour with Jenn+Juice at The Top Hat
Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, MissoulaLogjam Presents welcomes Canadian electronic music duo SkiiTour with Jenn+Juice for a live performance at Top Hat in Downtown Missoula on Friday, March 22
SATURDAY, March 23
Missoula Valley Winter Market at Southgate Mall (Scheels Entrance)
Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street, MissoulaThe Missoula Valley Winter Market happens from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday from November 11 through December 30, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 6 through April 13 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance
Spring Flowers at Ravalli County Museum
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonSpring Flowers at Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon
Little Red Truck’s Spring Market at Missoula Fairgrounds
Missoula Fairgrounds 1101 South Avenue West, MissoulaShop, eat, enjoy live music by Andrea Harsell at the Little Red Truck Spring Market at Missoula Fairgrounds 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday
Pink Boots Society (Montana Chapter) Inaugural Beverage Fest at Caras Park
Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, MissoulaSupport and celebrate women in the alcoholic/fermented beverage industry at the Inaugural Pink Boots Society Beverage Fest from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday, March 23 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula
Sundog North at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaSundog North live at Missoula's Imagine Nation Brewing from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday
John Dunnigan in the Boat Club at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake 1380 Wisconsin Avenue, WhitefishJohn Dunnigan plays live Saturdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in The Boat Club at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Tommy Edwards Sr & friends at The Gunsight Saloon
Gunsight Saloon 624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia FallsTommy Edwards Sr. and his pals will keep you entertained Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Gunsight Saloon in Columbia Falls
Sean Kavanaugh at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaSinger-songwriter Sean Kavanaugh on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, March 23
Caught in a Jam / Open Music Jam at Ole Beck VFW Post 209
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, MissoulaFind yourself "Caught in a Jam" at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Saturday for the Open Music Jam
710 Ashbury live at The Eagles
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, Missoula710 Ashbury live at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #32 in Missoula Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm
Dueling Pianos with Josh Farmer & Kyle Curtis at Stave & Hoop
Stave & Hoop 223 N. Higgins - Alley Entrance, MissoulaCome on down to Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula to request your favorite songs and sing along with Josh Farmer & Kyle Curtis, the Duelin' Missoulians - Dueling Pianos show starting at 8:00 pm Saturday
Kyle Hunter and The Mountain Standard at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceKyle Hunter and The Mountain Standard will be there to raise the bar at The Rustic Hut in Florence 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, March 23
KFGM & Logjam Presents Missoula Rock Lotto – “44 Days” at The Wilma
The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaLogjam Presents with KFGM/Missoula Community Radio welcomes the return of the legendary event Missoula Rock Lotto: “44 Days” to The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 23
Karaoke with DJ Hecka at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaDJ Hecka hosts Karaoke on Saturday, March 23 starting at 9:00 pm at Missoula's Dark Horse Bar
Blue Collar Band at The Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaSaturday night, you can rock AND roll with the Blue Collar Band starting at 9:00 pm at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula
Whiskey Rose at the Blue Moon Nite Club
Blue Moon Niteclub 6105 US 2, Columbia FallsBring your friends and your dancin' shoes, and their dancin' shoes when Whiskey Rose plays country & rock at the Blue Moon Nite Club in Columbia Falls at 9:15 pm this Friday and Saturday
K’niption Fit at Great Northern Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, WhitefishK'niption Fit at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am
SUNDAY, March 24
Missoula Mendelssohn Club 76th Annual Spring Concert at UM School of Music Recital Hall
University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaThe Missoula Mendelssohn Club returns with their 76th annual Spring Concert featuring the Aiga Singers at 3:00 pm Sunday, March 24 at the UM School of Music Recital Hall
Bigfork Bingo Sunday at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkLakeside views and Bigfork Bingo Sunday at 3:00 pm at The Sitting Duck on Woods Bay / Flathead Lake
Love is a Dog (Travis Yost) at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaTravis Yost plays on the murphy stage 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday at Missoula's Draught Works
Open Mic Sunday Night hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing
Bias Brewing 412 Main Street, KalispellOpen Mic hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing in Kalispell from starting at 5:00 pm every Sunday
Karaoke hosted by Ash at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaSunday Karaoke hosted by Ash 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
Canta Brasil at Zootown Arts Community Center
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaCelebrate the return of spring with the warm rhythms of Canta Brasil at 7:30 pm Sunday at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula
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!
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