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The sweet spot of spring has arrived, and it is glorious! Thousands of families are in town for UM Graduation and they’ll have plenty of great choices right here with our Weekend PICKS from The MUG. Sunday is Mother’s Day – spend some time with your favorite mom! The KettleHouse Amphitheater concert season kicks off Saturday with a sold-out show headlining Brett Young and Morgan Evans.

Summer Farmers Markets season is underway in Missoula, with a few more opening up this weekend in our area. Surf’s up on our local rivers. It’s green and pleasant everywhere. And it’s prime time to be outside anywhere.

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!

There are over 100 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 springtime 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.

Patios have opened everywhere – get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Try a new local brew! Support our local farmers and crafts people at the farmers markets. Take the family for a spring hike, or get the bikes out for a big ride. 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, May 11

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“My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.”

– Michael Jordan

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Isabelle Parell
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana

Isabelle is a folksy cover artist with a mission to support local businesses & a deep appreciation for good beer. She performs songs spanning multiple generations, so if you hear one you know, please sing right along!

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride
High, Wide and Handsome
Missoula, Montana

This week we’ll ride up the Sousa Trail and then continue up High, Wide, and Handsome until we get tired or run into snow. From there it’s a 2,000+ foot descent down HW&H, Woodsy, and Barmeyer with a quick spin on Pattee Canyon Road to close the lower loop. Meet at the Gas Line Trailhead parking area on Pattee Canyon Drive (just before the gravel pit).

Trailforks Route
TNR – High Wide and Handsome

Have a good one!

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm
Sundog North
Conflux Taphouse
210 N Pattee St, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jazz Night
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Colton C Music
Draught Works
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday Night Trivia
Mill Creek Grill at King Ranch
17775 Mullan Rd, Frenchtown, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
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, May 11
6:00 pm
The David Walburn & Michael Atherton Duo
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm
Eric Alan
Harbor Grille
7135 Hwy 93 S, Lakeside, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:30 pm
Trivia Thursday Nights
A Bar
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zachary Christ
The KM Bar
29 3rd Street E., Kalispell, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night VFW
VFW Post 3596
201 West Lynch St, Plains, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
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, May 11
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gilda House w/ Queenager & Jesse The Ocelot
The ZACC
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

The Montana-based electronic duo, Gilda House, is out to snare your soul with their new single “Give Me Some”, a synthpop smasher that leans toward the shadow inside. The group is comprised of Tony Morales – guitar/keys/backing vocals/production, and the relentless engine of this machine, Meg Gildehaus – lead vocals/bass synth/writing/ engineering and production. Increasingly known for their energetic live show, Gilda House has been performing across their home state; not an easy task in the expanse of Montana. Playing the mainstage for Missoula’s State Pride Festival and opening for Milky Chance are a taste of the shows they are beginning to stack up, yet no matter the city, Gilda House is notorious. Their shows invite the audience in to be part of the mood, a part of the show. Feel the synths. Feel the bass. Forget where you are. Disappear.

Queenager is the combination of glitchy, punchy synth tones mixed with vocoded lyrical beauty that pierces listeners straight to the heart. The project was started in January 2020, and through the pandemic the duo Sarah Frazier and Bryan Kostors hunkered down together on a sexy synth wave mission. With the release of their debut album “Easy” in June 2021, Queenager is on the path to leading crowds to dancing bliss and leading the charge on making Montana a place for letting loose

Jesse The Ocelot is a multi-instrumentalist artist from the mountains of Bigfork, Montana. Now a veteran of the Missoula music scene, he plays a variety of genres and incorporates a healthy mix of originals and covers lead by his powerful vocals. He uses guitar, keys, percussion and vocal loops to create atmospheric landscapes that are heavily based on improvisation. Dreamy sounds of reverby, ethereal vocal harmonies and warm guitar melodies combined with jazzy, soulful style.

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

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Thursday, May 11 & Friday, May 12 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 13 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 14 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Missoula Community Theater’s “Matilda the Musical”
MCT Center for the Performing Arts
200 N. Adams, Missoula, Montana

Based on the 1988 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Matilda’s precocious nature, brilliant mind, and gift of telekinesis, help her to overcome life’s obstacles. Only her gentle schoolteacher, Miss Honey, sees Matilda for the extraordinary little girl she is. Together they design a world where kindness, love, and the beauty of childhood are celebrated.

High energy music, dance, and Roald Dahl’s magic touch humorously illuminate the darkness in humanity and create a uniquely delightful experience.

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Thursday, May 11
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke Night
American Legion Post 129
450 Railroad, Paradise, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
8:00 pm
Country Dance Lessons
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
9:00 PM
The Mojo Hands
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 Hwy 93 N, Unit 1, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 11
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Jamie Wyman Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana

Jamie Wyman Band deliver a unique blend of heavy folk rock that is both anthemic and focused on the importance of each lyric. Their music recreates the qualities of unconditional love: it tells all the truths, sees you for who you really are, and brings you through the dark back into the light where hope reigns. The music soothes in times of inner conflict and unites in times of global conflict. This is not fast food pop music, it speaks directly to your emotions and challenges us all to build a better version of ourselves and humanity.

JWB released their first studio album in July 2022. “Roads Less Traveled” was all heart and represents the gentler side of their repertoire. In 2023, they will release a series of singles that will bring in the heavier rock end of their spectrum and you will find them on stage at Under the Big Sky Festival. You can listen, learn more, and join their email list at www.jamiewymanband.com.

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Friday, May 12

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Friday, May 12
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
Downtown, Polson, Montana

The Polson Farmers Market Co-op is the oldest running farmers market in Lake County, Montana.

Located in Polson on the south shore of Flathead lake and nestled at the foot of the Mission mountains. The farmers market is the heartbeat of Polson and surrounding communities with over 50 vendors providing a variety of local grown, hand crafted, and baked goods. Operating annually from May to mid October the market provides something for everyone and is a wonderful tourist destination.

The Polson Farmer’s Market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, veggie & herb starts, hanging baskets, cut flowers, soaps, skin care products, wood working products, jewelry, photography, art, pottery, and many more unique craft items.

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Friday, May 12
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2nd Annual FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Event by Cancer Support Community Missoula
Ogren Park, Allegiance Field
700 Cregg Lane, Missoula, Montana

With even more Food Trucks and more fun this year! Come join us for dinner out, food competitions (including People’s Choice), games to play on the field, raffles, entertainment, and lots of fun together.
Admission to the event is FREE.

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Friday, May 12
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jonny & Jane
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana

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Friday, May 12
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Modern Natives
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana

Modern Natives is a high-energy trio featuring audacious bass lines, audacious guitar, and a melting pot full of vocals. They love to have fun with their music while making sure the lyrics are meaningful. An ever-changing sound, blending rock, punk, pop, and subgenres. Modern Natives are an explosive crossover – proof that punk isn’t dead.

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Friday, May 12
6:15 pm
Luau Ride – Rattlesnake
Event by MTB Missoula
Rattlesnake Trailhead, Missoula, Montana

Break out those Hawaiian shirts and join MTB Missoula for a fun Friday evening mountain bike ride at Rattlesnake Canyon! Pupu’s and beverages served afterwards. All skill levels are welcome, and we will break into groups accordingly.

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Friday, May 12
6:00 pm
Jaden Decker
Games & Taps
2400 Hwy 93, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, May 12
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Zachary Christ
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, May 12
6:00 pm
Badger Hound
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Friday, May 12
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mike Murray Duo
The KM Bar
29 3rd St E, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, May 12
7:00 pm
Summer Car Meet – Event by ElevatioN
1745 Airport Rd., Kalispell, Montana

There is a large parking lot across from Copilot Coffee to hang out in. Sometimes it is being used as overflow for sporting events for the high school. If the parking lot is full, a post update will be available in event discussion.

As always – no burnouts or speeding in the parking lot, pick up your trash and watch for kids and dogs please. 

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Friday, May 12
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Western Montana Musicians Co-op Friday Open Mic
The Red Poppy
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana

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Friday, May 12
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Canta Brasil
Westside Theater
1200 Shakespeare St Ste. #2, Missoula, Montana

Canta Brasil is Missoula’s only band specializing in the fabulous music of Brazil – from romantic bossa nova to sizzling hot samba, poetic choro, and sweat-inducing danceable baião, forró, xote, maracatu.
If you love dance, if you love rhythm and if you love fun, you are guaranteed to find it with Canta Brasil! Come and dance with us!
TICKETS available in advance and at the door. There is the option to sit and/or dance during this performance!

Band members:
Beth Lo – bass
David Horgan – guitar
Ed Stalling – percussion
Pedro Marques – percussion and vocals
Graeme Pletscher – saxophone
Naomi Siegel – trombone
Magda Chaney – vocals

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Friday, May 12
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke with Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana

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Friday, May 12
7:00 pm
Rita Richardson Live
Sawmill Saloon
123 N Main St, Darby, Montana

Rita Richardson will keep you entertained with a wide variety of music including cover songs spanning across many genres including country, folk, pop, light rock and more, as well as some of her original songs. www.RitaRichardsonOfficial.com

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Friday, May 12 – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 13 – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 14 – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Barefoot in the Park
Cutler Bros. Theatre
301 Main St, Deer Lodge, Montana

About this event

The Cutler Brother’s 19th Summer Theatre Season in Deer Lodge will kick off with one of Neil Simon’s most popular plays in “Barefoot in the Park” this May. Cutler Bros. Theatre will also produce Disney’s “Tarzan” this June and “Willy Wonka” in late July into August.

“Barefoot in the Park” is a simple story set in New York City and with a small cast. Corie Bratter (Jerrika Marjerison) and her husband Paul (Joshua Pentland) move into a “not so plush” New York high-rise and quickly discover many a problem with their new living space. Corie is energetic and spunky while Paul is more of the business-type, and these diverse personalities naturally cause some friction laying the groundwork for the play.

Jaycee Wood makes her Cutler Bros. debut and plays the overbearing mother of Corie while Steve Collins of Anaconda will play the well-traveled and witty Victor Velasco. Steve first stepped on stage in Deer Lodge last season as the rabbi in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Rounding out the cast is the phone repair man played by a Deer Lodge-favorite Tom Gomola.

Erin Jewell is directing the show making this her third directorial assignment in the last 2 years. “I’m excited for the cast, they’re small but they’ll bring a punch,” said Jewell. She went on, “Summer Theatre has become a special thing in this community and I’m happy to be at the helm for the first show of the season.”

“Barefoot in the Park” tickets are $20 and may be purchased at cutlerbros.com or by reserving at (406) 846-4096. Shows run May 5th – 21st , Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. All showings take place at the Cutler Bros. Theatre in Deer Lodge. For more information please visit the website or call the box office number listed above.

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Friday, May 12
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Margi Cates
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

Margi Cates brings her signature warmth and wit to soul, R&B and pop. She recently spent five years in New Orleans, getting educated on groove and working up her own songs.

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Friday, May 12
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Music Lab
Hungry Bear Bar and Grill
6287 MT-83, Condon, Montana

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Friday, May 12
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Destination DJ – Dance party
Mavericks Road House
7253 Hwy 93 S, Lakeside, Montana

We can’t wait to see you all dancing the night away!

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Friday, May 12
9:00 pm
The Josh Farmer Band
The Union Club
208 Main St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 12
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 12
9:00 pm
Ten Years Gone
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 12
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Cheree
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana

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Friday, May 12
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana

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Friday, May 12
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Karaoke at the Duck
The Sitting Duck
15265 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana

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Friday, May 12
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Loki Karaoke
Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
101 Heritage Lane, Polson, Montana

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SATURDAY, May 13

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Saturday, May 13
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers Market
100 Railroad Street East, Missoula, Montana

Founded in 1972 and celebrating 51 years, the Missoula Farmers Market is a favorite spot for Missoulians to shop for produce locally grown and fresh picked, to meet friends, to linger with a cup of coffee and to enjoy the old fashioned charm of an open air market.

All local farmers, gardeners, and orchardists are invited to come and sell their produce.

The Market is open to back yard gardeners and small farmers with locally grown vegetables fruit, plants, flowers, eggs and honey.

The Missoula Farmers’ Market is an outlet only for vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, eggs and honey produced in Western Montana.

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Saturday, May 13
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana

The Clark Fork River Market runs from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday mornings from May 6 thru October 28 at the Carousel Parking Lot in Downtown Missoula.(October hours will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm).

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
420 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Missoula People’s Market
East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
301 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana

We are a local Farmers Market in Stevensville, Montana. We accept WIC and Senior Coupons.
We offer a wide variety of items at the market each week from Artisan, Homemade Crafts, Produce, Plants, Baked Goods, Local Honey, Food Trucks, and Music.
Take a drive to our small community market that is nestled in the heart of Bitterroot Valley and check out the history of Stevensville.
We have much to offer in our community with opportunities for shopping at the Farmers Market and many of the small stores that are along the Main Street in Stevensville.
No dogs are allowed in the market area for safety of our customers and vendors.

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hamilton Farmers Market Cooperative
Bedford Street & 3rd Street, Hamilton, Montana

We feature local produce, ready to eat foods, and handmade art & crafted items. Come and enjoy live music and the special community we enjoy here.

100+ vendors: farmers, food booths, artisans, and craftspeople on two closed-to-traffic streets between the Ravalli County Courthouse and Hamilton City Hall.

All Ravalli County produced or made. 25+ Local farmers sell only non-GMO produce grown in Ravalli County, plus pastured chicken, lamb and beef, sheep and cow milk cheese, eggs and raw honey.

Live music on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum.

Two food courts for made-to-order meals, beverages, artisan breads and pastries, with picnic tables or chairs to sit in the shade or sun and relax and enjoy music, people watching and catching up with friends.

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kalispell Farmers Market
777 Grandville Drive, Kalispell, Montana

Visit the Kalispell Farmers Market every Saturday from May 6 through October 14, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm to shop for local vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, bread, handmade goods and so much more!
Located at the south parking lot of the Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana.
Just like the old time markets, we offer a variety of products. Fresh fruits and veggies? Yes! Local meat? Yes! Crafts and art made here in the valley? Absolutely!
Stop by on Saturday mornings to check out fresh food and local goods and make some new friends.
No pets please.

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Read Barbee
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana

$5 cover for music, kids free

Read Barbee’s songs combine traditional storytelling with abstract imagery and warm, sweeping acoustic textures that invite listeners into melancholy, introspective landscapes.

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Charla Bauman
FINN
100 Madison Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Way Down North
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm
The Dearly Departed – Musicians Gone But Not Forgotten
Polson VFW
423 Main St, Polson, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm
David Walburn
Harbor Grille
7135 Hwy 93 S, Lakeside, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Scott Bragonier
Blacksmith Brewing Company
114 Main St, Stevensville, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Live Music with Joe Procita
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana

Joe Procita is making a special appearance on Saturday evening and we couldn’t be more excited! Why not treat Mom to an early #MothersDay evening out?! If Mom loves great wine, great food, chill music & a comfortable vibe then #WatersEdgeWineryKalispell is the place to be!

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Brent Jameson
Firebrand Hotel
650 E. 3rd Street, Whitefish, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Colton C
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
6:00 pm
Roots Uprising
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
7:00 pm
Outlaws & Lawmen
Poor Henry’s Saloon
19150 Hwy 10 E, Clinton, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keeping the Day Jobs
The Filling Station
3189 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
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

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Saturday, May 13
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrate SAFE Since the 80s Fundraiser
Bitterroot River Inn and Conference Center
139 Bitterroot Plaza Dr, Hamilton, Montana

Please join us to celebrate SAFE’s 35th Anniversary of creating futures free from violence in the Bitterroot Valley, since 1988. This event is going to have it all!
– Costume contests
– Lip Sync Battle
– Live DJ spinning 80s hits all night
– Photo booth
– 80s themed games
– 80s snacks/heavy appetizer menu
– Cash bar with signature cocktails
– Silent and live auctions

So grab your hairspray, spandex and your best buddies and get ready for a TOTALLY RAD evening full of fun, all benefitting SAFE. Tickets are $80 per person and go on sale March 31st. This event will sell out, so get your spots early!

If you are not able to attend in person, we will be hosting our Silent Auction virtually online beginning May 7th, and it will culminate at the live event. Anyone can bid on silent auction items from anywhere in the world without the need to purchase a ticket or attend in person, so spread the word to your friends and family everywhere!

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Saturday, May 13
7:00 pm
Jupiter Beat + Brute Finesse
The Furnace
500 E Spruce, Missoula, Montana

Spacey rock & roll and danceable funk collide – complete with ripping guitar solos, analog and electric drumbeats, and two frontmen you won’t soon forget. $10 suggested donation.

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Saturday, May 13
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Strummingbird Vegabond Duo
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dolce Canto: The Peace of Wild Things
Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center
425 4th Avenue, Victor, Montana

Through highlighting the various ways in which our lives are inextricably linked with the natural world around us, Dolce Canto hopes to inspire a new—or renewed—sense of appreciation and connection to the wilderness around us. In so doing, we work toward fostering a sense of community through a shared love of both music and nature.

View the concert program here

We hope you can join us for the debut concert with our new Artistic Director, David Edmonds!

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Saturday, May 13 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 14 – 3:00 pm
Glacier Symphony – Carmen: Opera in Concert
Wachholz College Center
795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana

Join Glacier Symphony for a concert version of a historic opera filled with tragic romance! Glacier Symphony’s orchestra, chorale and nine guest soloists will perform together to create a layered and vibrant musical version of the story.

For close to 150 years, audiences have been fascinated by the show’s melodrama, spirited female lead, fine arias, duets, and engaging choruses making Carmen the most frequently performed opera across the globe! Buy tickets in advance!

Perfect for a Mother’s Day Weekend!

Bring the women in your life you appreciate for an exciting Mother’s Day outing. Create memories with the unforgettable story and music of Carmen and then capture family photos at our themed photo booth!

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Saturday, May 13
8:00 pm
Westside Milonga
Westside Theater
1200 Shakespeare St, Suite 2, Missoula, Montana

Free Intro class 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Lori & Buell
Dance from 9:00 pm – Midnight with DJ Vince Godby

Please note the small price increase: $12 or $10 students
Everyone is welcome – No experience or partner required.

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Saturday, May 13
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jaden Decker
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

Jaden Decker is a country music performer from Missoula, Montana. Drawing on his family’s midwestern roots, Jaden’s music is fueled by a goal to blend country/americana with a psychedelic jam-band sound, to ultimately create his labeled genre of “Rocky Mountain Country.” The 16-year-old played 70+ shows in 2022, embarking on two national tours already, which were both completely independently booked.

Jaden’s live performance consists of him and his acoustic guitar, accompanied by a pedalboard, which greatly adds to the jam-band sound, previously mentioned. Decker knows how to get a crowd moving, and his live set reflects that beautifully. Taking the audience on a journey, they are not only left in awe by the 16-year-old, but it feels as if there is also a connection created between Jaden and the crowd.

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Saturday, May 13
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Brett Young with Morgan Evans – SOLD OUT
KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm – 1:45 am
CHADDACHI3F Live
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana

FREE Show! 21+

The Incredible Dance Music Duo. You won’t wanna miss out on this night of EPIC proportions.

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm
Muddy Creek
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Solid Sound Karaoke
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming St, Missoula, Montana

Sign up to sing your favorite songs from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am every Friday and Saturday night with Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes in Missoula.

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm
Wild Prairie Smoke
The Union Club
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm – Midnight
Salsa 406!
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana 

Salsa 406! is Missoula’s newest Latin dance event. Join us every second Saturday of the month at The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula for the latest in Latin music, live percussion, and dance.
Free Salsa Lessons starting at 9:00 pm, followed by music and dancing until 2:00 am.
See you on the dance floor! Salsa 406! includes Jennifer Corbin and DJ Arturo.

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm – Midnight
Tanner Laws
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana

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Saturday, May 13
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Zootown Karaoke Saturday Nights
KT’s Hayloft Saloon
11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana

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SUNDAY, May 14

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Sunday, May 14
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, May 14
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday Pinball Tournament
OddPitch Brewing
1200 W Kent, Suite #103, Missoula, Montana

Open to every and comfortable for all skill types! New player? The community is incredibly welcoming and always happy to help new players learn and advance.

Prizes for Top 3 players each week!

For the advanced players interested in how they compare to other players around the World; these are the only IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association) ranked tournaments currently in the state of Montana.

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Sunday, May 14
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dusty Drennen
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Sunday, May 14
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Irish Music Session
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

Free to attend and play in an open forum for Irish music. Collaborate and jam with other Irish musicians!

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Sunday, May 14
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OPEN MIC with Colton C
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana

Open Mic 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, May 14
5:00 pm
Dan Dubuque
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana

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Sunday, May 14
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Todd Cowart
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana

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Sunday, May 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dram Tough Trivia Sundays hosted by Paul & Stu
Dram Shop Central
2700 Paxson St, Suite G, Missoula, Montana

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Sunday, May 14
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dolce Canto: The Peace of Wild Things
St. Anthony Catholic Church
217 Tremont Street, Missoula, Montana

Through highlighting the various ways in which our lives are inextricably linked with the natural world around us, Dolce Canto hopes to inspire a new—or renewed—sense of appreciation and connection to the wilderness around us. In so doing, we work toward fostering a sense of community through a shared love of both music and nature.
We hope you can join us for the debut concert with our new Artistic Director, David Edmonds!

Special Guests:
Big Sky High School Aesirian Choir
Nancy Labbe, Director

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Sunday, May 14
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Motorhome + ESP + Norwell / Benefit for Blue Mountain Clinic
The ZACC
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

Locals ESP, Motorhome, and Norwell play a showcase benefit for Missoula’s Blue Mountain Clinic.

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

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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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