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Weekend PICKS: Thursday, May 16th thru Sunday, May 19th

Tami Hubbard Posted On May 16, 2024
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Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, May 16th thru Sunday, May 19th
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It’s the middle of May, and this weekend is in full bloom! 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!

Many of Western Montana’s farmers markets are underway for the season.  All of Missoula’s markets and many of the major ones recently opened, and the rest will be opening over the following several weeks. Check out The MUG’s Guide to Summer Western Montana Farmers Markets and you can see ’em all any time on The MUG Events Calendar. We’re here to help!

It’s MaggotFest Weekend! The Missoula Maggots host their big annual Rugby Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Fort Missoula Regional Park, with parties and get-togethers around town, including the Saturday night Block Party on Ryman Street in Downtown Missoula (in front of Monk’s and Bodega bars), with after-parties into the wee hours.

Logjam has a couple fun events happening. Friday night is the Grateful Dead tribute band Terrapin Flyer at The Wilma, and on Sunday, The Wilma hosts Fruit Bats on their Starry Eyed in Stereo Tour with David Nance & Mowed.

There are over 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 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 & 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 farmers markets. Take the family for a brisk hike. Get out on the mountain 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.

“Horticulturally, the month of May is opening night, Homecoming, and Graduation Day all rolled into one.”
— Tam Mossman

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THURSDAY, May 16

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Crazy Canyon Parking Lot off Pattee Canyon Road in Missoula, Montana

Big Sky Bikes MTB Ride – Crazy Canyon

Crazy Canyon Trailhead Parking Area Pattee Canyon Road, Missoula

Meet up with Big Sky Bikes at 6:30 pm Thursday at the Crazy Canyon Trailhead parking area off Pattee Canyon Road for a group MTB ride

Free
Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula, Montana

Trivia Night Thursdays at Iron Griz

Iron Griz: American Bistro 515 South Avenue E., Missoula

Bring your brainy-est friends to sign up for Trivia Night Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula

Free
Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

If 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

Free
Longstaff House in Missoula, Montana

Larry and Joe Show at Longstaff House

Longstaff House 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula

Latin Bluegrass singer-songwriters Larry Bellorin and Joe Troop perform at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 16 at Missoula's Longstaff House

$25
Cowboy Troy's in the Bitterroot Valley on Hwy 93 in Victor, Montana

Craig Hendricks at Cowboy Troy’s

Cowboy Troy's 2359 US Hwy 93, Victor

Nashville country artist Craig Hendricks plays live at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 16 at Cowboy Troy's in Victor

Free
The Badlander in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Comedy Open Mic at The Badlander

The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, Missoula

Comedy Open Mic at The Badlander in Missoula Thursday from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Free

Friday, May 17

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PaddleHeads vs. Missoula Mavericks at Lindborg-Cregg Field

Lindborg-Cregg Memorial Field 1518 Tower Street, Missoula

Cheer for both local teams when the Missoula PaddleHeads take on the Missoula Mavericks in their final spring training game at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 17 at Lindborg-Cregg Field

Free
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Free
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Caught in a Jam at Ole Beck VFW Post 209

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, Missoula

Find yourself Caught in a Jam - an open jam for musicians and singers at 7:00 pm Friday, May 17 at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula

Free
The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Terrapin Flyer at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Terrapin Flyer for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Friday, May 17

$20
Benny's Frenchtown Club in Frenchtown, Montana

Jaden Decker at Benny’s

Benny's Frenchtown Club 17017 Beckwith Street, Frenchtown

Jaden Decker at Benny's in Frenchtown Friday at 8:30 pm

Free
The Rustic Hut in Florence, Montana

Night Blooming Jasmine at The Rustic Hut

The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence

Night Blooming Jasmine delivers an evening of sweet hot swing music 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Friday at The Rustic Hut in Florence

Free
The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Mudslide Charley at The Union Club

Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, Missoula

Mudslide Charley takes your Friday night to the next level starting at 9:00 pm at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula

Free

SATURDAY, May 18

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XXXXs on Higgins Avenue in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Event Series Missoula Farmers’ Market

Missoula Farmers’ Market

XXXXs on Higgins 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula

The original Missoula Farmers' Market for over 50 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays May 4 thru October 26 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 4 thru September 24 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Free
Clark Fork River Market Saturdays in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Event Series Clark Fork River Market

Clark Fork River Market

Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, Missoula

The Clark Fork River Market returns to its original location for 2024 in the Riverside Parking Lot EAST of Caras Park / Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 4 thru September 28, and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm October 5 thru October 26

Free
Missoula People's Market
Event Series Missoula People’s Market

Missoula People’s Market

Missoula People's Market East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, Missoula

The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 4 thru September 28 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Free
Bella Vista Pavilion at Fort Missoula Regional Park
Event Series Missoula MaggotFest Weekend Rugby Competition at Fort Missoula Regional Park

Missoula MaggotFest Weekend Rugby Competition at Fort Missoula Regional Park

Bella Vista Pavilion - Fort Missoula Regional Park 2725 CCC Road, Missoula

Hard to tell which is the competition and which is the party! - but the Missoula MaggotFest Weekend Rugby Competitions will be held starting at 9:00 Saturday and 10:30 am Sunday at Fort Missoula Regional Park HQ at the Bella Vista Pavilion

Fact & Fiction Independent Bookstore in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Saturday Sidewalk Signing with Melissa Maestas at Fact & Fiction

Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Bring the kids to a Saturday Sidewalk Signing by Melissa Maestas, author of "Bigfoot Goes Hiking to a Mountain Lake" from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm May 18 at Fact & Fiction Bookstore in Downtown Missoula

Free
Brewski's Sports Bar & Casino in Hamilton, Montana

Live Music Night with Billy G at Brewski’s

Brewski's Sports Bar & Casino 1013 S. 1st Street, Hamilton

Catch Billy G with live music Saturday starting at 6:00 pm at Brewski's Sports Bar & Casino in Hamilton

Free
White Raven Winery in Columbia Falls, Montana

My True Freedom at White Raven Winery

White Raven Winery & Vineyard 7457 US Hwy 2 East, Columbia Falls

My True Freedom at White Raven Winery in Columbia Falls Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Blue Collar Band at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

The Blue Collar Band puts in a hard night's work from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo

Free
Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Missoula Maggots Block Party with Reverend Slanky on Ryman Street

Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, Missoula

The Reverend Slanky Band provides the live music, and the Missoula All-Maggots Rugby Football Club provides the mayhem Saturday night with their wild outdoor block party from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Ryman Street (in front of Monk's and Bodega bars) in Downtown Missoula

Free
The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula, Montana

Etched in Embers at The Dark Horse

Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, Missoula

Rock The Plains Tour 2024 Featuring Etched In Embers, Thousand Years Wide, Devilution and The New Nightmare at The Dark Horse in Missoula Saturday beginning at 8:00 pm

$10
The Rustic Hut / Carpet Bar in Florence, Montana

Open Mic Competition at The Rustic Hut

The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence

Sign up at 6:00 pm for the Open Mic Competition starting at 8:00 pm Saturday at The Rustic Hut in Florence - winner gets their own full show at The Hut!

Free

SUNDAY, May 19

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Bella Vista Pavilion at Fort Missoula Regional Park
Event Series Missoula MaggotFest Weekend Rugby Competition at Fort Missoula Regional Park

Missoula MaggotFest Weekend Rugby Competition at Fort Missoula Regional Park

Bella Vista Pavilion - Fort Missoula Regional Park 2725 CCC Road, Missoula

Hard to tell which is the competition and which is the party! - but the Missoula MaggotFest Weekend Rugby Competitions will be held starting at 9:00 Saturday and 10:30 am Sunday at Fort Missoula Regional Park HQ at the Bella Vista Pavilion

The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Fruit Bats w/David Nance & Mowed Sound at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Fruit Bats on their Starry Eyed in Stereo Tour with David Nance & Mowed for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Sunday, May 19

$28

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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