The Five Valley Kennel Club brings dog lovers from all over the US and Canada to the 69th Annual Five Valley Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show and Trials at the Missoula Fairgrounds 6:00 am to 6:00 pm from Thursday thru Sunday.

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.

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

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.

Chow down and chill a little at 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.

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.

Get your team together, or fly solo for Trivia Thursday nights at 6:00 pm at Brannigan’s Irish Pub in Kalispell.

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

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Gas Line Trailhead on Pattee Canyon Road for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula up the Sousa and High, Wide and Handsome Trails and up to Mount Dean Stone.

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.

Head to Missoula’s Gallery 709 for a live reading of “Bird Droppings” by Montana’s Poet Laureate Mark Gibbons 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

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.

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.

It’s a mind-blowing experience watching and hearing Dan Dubuque perform instrumental covers of rock & metal classics – catch him at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

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.

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.

Request your favorite songs to sing at 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.

The Union Club in Downtown Missoula hosts May’s Music Showcase starting at 9:00 pm Thursday.

The Joe Martinez Band returns to the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish for an electric set full of original music and fan favorite covers opening at 9:30 pm Thursday.

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.

Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays thru September 2.

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 from May 29 thru October 2.

Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson.

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.

Shawn Berry performs live at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Justin Harris returns from Las Vegas to perform with Pocket Aces drummer Stirling Ross Tyler at The Gunsight Saloon in Columbia Falls 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Get yer motor runnin’ and head over to Westside Lanes for Missoula Bike Night at 6:00 pm Friday for great people, good times, and cold drinks.

Enjoy a night of Irish spirit at Hellgate High School with the Celtic Crossroads Dance Recital with the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance, Missoula Highland Dancers and the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band starting at 6:30 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.

Way Down North performs live at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Spend your Friday night with Dan Dubuque performing live at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Catch some live Montana Heavy with Do Fish Make Noise, Axe of Volition, and Bartlett at the Dark Horse Bar in Missoula at 7:00 pm Friday.

Lost Woodz Entertainment presents their Cloverfield Classified Threats overnight alternative music festival with 66 bands playing sets among three stages in Somers starting at 7:00 pm Friday to 5:00 am Saturday morning.

Canta Brasil, Missoula’s only band specializing in the music of Brazil – from romantic Bossa Nova to Hot Samba – performs live at 7:30 pm Friday at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula.

Hang on tight when the Kalispell PBR Rodeo comes to the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Trey Anastasio for two nights of (SOLD OUT) live concert performances featuring Jeff Tanski at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Friday and Saturday.

Trivia in Paradise? Yes, please! Trivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana.

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

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.

Don’t miss The TomCats at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula at 9:00 pm Friday.

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

Monk’s Bar hosts Stuck Up, Dust Moth and Isle of Huldra for an epic night of rock in Downtown Missoula at 9:00 pm Friday.

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

Get a little retro at the 2000s Dance Party with DJs Deja Zoo & T.R.X. at 10:00 pm Friday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

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 June 2 thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – The MUG’s Summer Music Series guest band on May 30 is The Mastiff Riffs.


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 on May 30 is Gamelan Manik Harum.

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.

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.

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.

Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from May 30 thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity.

Way Down North plays the outdoor patio at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing at 5:00 pm Saturday.

Pick your preferred porker to win the Missoula FFA’s First Annual Pig Race at The Jack Saloon in Lolo at 5:00 pm Saturday, May 30 – with live music by Cahoots at 7:00 pm.

The Three-O is playing at Highlander Beer in Missoula from 6:00 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.

Rylee Mix performs a live acoustic set at The Rendezvous in Columbia Falls at 6:00 pm Saturday.

Justin Harris returns to play a solo night in The Lodge at McGregor Lake 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Travis Yost brings his Love is a Dog from Nebraska storytelling with deamy pop-Americana to 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.

Catch Neal Elder playing live at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday.

Glacier Symphony Orchestra performs “Resurrection” at Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell with performances at 7:30 pm Saturday, May 30 and 3:00 pm Sunday.

The hilarious Jackie Kashian comes to Downtown Missoula for an evening of live stand-up comedy on The Job She Loves Tour at The Sidecar at 8:00 pm Saturday.

Head to The Union Club in Downtown Missoula for a hard-workin’ evening with the Blue Collar Band performing live at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Get spicy when Latin Dance Music Night happens the last Saturday each month 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at the Missoula Eagles Lodge #32.

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.

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.

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 host Sultry Sarah.

The Louie Bond Swing Duo plays live on the outdoor patio for your Sunday afternoon entertainment 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

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

Wolf and The Moons perform a live set at the Backyard Tap House in Florence from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on (appropriately, a full moon evening) Sunday.

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

Join hosts Paul and Stu for the last springtime round Dram Tuff Trivia at 6:00 pm Sunday at Missoula’s Dram Shop Central.

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 Spring Sunday Night Jazz Series – this week’s featured artist is Evan Nesbitt.

Bitchflower with Icarus and Apocalipstick rock it out at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 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 Memorial Day springtime 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) outdoor spring 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.