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What’s goin’ ON?! (Deep breath)…It’s the first weekend of May (BTW, May the 4th be with you!); we have a First Friday which also happens to be Cinco de Mayo. It’s the opening weekend of the summer Farmers Markets season here in Missoula. Surf’s up on our local rivers. It’s green and pleasant everywhere. And a ton of great choices.

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 nearly 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.

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 first markets of the season. Take the family for a spring hike, or get the bikes out for your first 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 4

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“I’m a little nuts. I’m a lot nuts. All I know is that in the midst of the madness of this world it’s my therapy. The music touches my heartstrings.”
— Gordon Lightfoot

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Thursday, May 4
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jaden Decker with Ben Goldsmith
Free Cycles
732 S 1st St W, Missoula, Montana

Be sure to reserve your free tickets in advance!

Ben Goldsmith is hard at work to realize his dream of being a successful musician and songwriter. Ben Goldsmith has a catalog of original music, developed a following in the Long Island Club scene, toured in the Southeast and Texas, gained experience in the studio and continues to focus on the craft. www.bengoldsmith.net

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Thursday, May 4
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
KettleHouse Brewing Co.
605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner, Montana

If you ask nice, you may even get a yodel out of Wailing Aaron Jennings!

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Thursday, April 27
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
The Hops Montana
2412 Hwy 93 N, Victor, Montana

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Thursday, April 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kyle Hunter
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus St, Hamilton, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride
Marshall Grade to Three Larch
Missoula, Montana

The Jumbo North Zone closure has been extended so the upper portion of Sound of Music and Sidewinder are not open yet. We’ll ride a loop around the closure zone going up and over the Jumbo saddle and climbing the Marshall Grade to access Three Larch. At the end of Three Larch the route goes down Woods Gulch and then returns to the Jumbo Saddle on the Rattlesnake Valley trail system. Meet at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead parking lot.

Trailforks Route
TNR – Marshall Grade to Three Larch

Have a good one!

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Thursday, May 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jazz Night
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Andrea Harsell
Draught Works
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
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 4
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 4
6:30 pm
Trivia Thursday Nights
A Bar
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zachary Christ
The KM Bar
29 3rd Street E., Kalispell, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke Nights
VFW Post 3596
201 West Lynch St, Plains, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
7:00 pm
Cinco de Mayo Eve Party
Blue Moon Niteclub
6105 US Hwy 2, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
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 4
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
MAMA Open Mic
The ZACC
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

$10 Donations Encouraged

The ZACC and the Montana Area Music Association have teamed up to create a space for music, community, collaboration, and artistic expression. Learn about MAMA’s mission, what we’re working on, and how to get involved. Meet fellow musicians, test out new songs, and build new connections. Every open mic has been a blast, and we would love to see you again on May 4 for the fifth MAMA open mic of 2023!

To learn more about the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) visit https://mama4mt.org/.

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

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Thursday, May 4 & Friday, May 5 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 6 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 7 – 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 4
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – Midnight
JCKSN
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana

Liquid Bass Productions Presents: JCKSN
W/ Support From WARDO – UHH YEAH – MIC MERCURY

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Thursday, May 4
8:00 pm
Country Dance Lessons
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, May 4
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Missoula’s HomeGrown Stand Up Comedy-Open Mic
Union Club Bar
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana

Sign up at 8:30 pm! Show starts at 9:00 pm!
Show is open to anyone who would like to watch or perform. And it is a FREE SHOW!

Comedians, please show up around 8:30 pm to sign up.
Beginners will get 3-4 min of stage time, intermediates (people who have done stand-up at least 4 times) will get 4-5 min, and headliner/veterans/features will get 4-5 min.
Performers who bring notes on Stage only get 3 min.
Sign-up closes at 8:45 pm.

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Thursday, May 4
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana

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Friday, May 5

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Friday, May 5
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 5
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ON THE ROCKS – Craft Liquor Fest
Caras Park
123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, Montana

Come sample premium craft Tequilas, Whiskeys, Vodkas and MORE! Free for all to attend and enjoy! Want to sample the craft Tequilas, Whiskeys Vodkas and more? Sample over 30 craft spirits included with your ticket plus get a commemorative glass and 3 drink tickets. Only $25. Beer and wine available as well.
Must be 21 or older to sample spirits.
Buy your tickets at the event – CASH only!

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Friday, May 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
The Confluence Center
119 W Main St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 5
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hellgate AP Art Exhibition: The Best Part of the Year
Butterfly Herbs
232 N Higgins, Missoula, Montana

Join Hellgate AP Art Students Ali, Aralia, Amare, Skeet, and Cy as they present this collaborative show during the best part of the school year. Their portfolios are submitted, and work is complete! Join us for an evening of snacks and AP art.

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Friday, May 5
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Billy G – Cinco de Mayo
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana

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Friday, May 5
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Missoula Gives with MAMA
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana

Join us for a MAMA Showcase spotlighting members of the MAMA family and help us hit our goal of $10,000 so that we can keep creating unique and inclusive events that pay fair wages!

You can catch MAMA the night before for MAMA’s Open Mic at the ZACC!

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Friday, May 5
6:00 pm
Jaden Decker
Missoula Trap and Skeet Club
8700 Hwy 10 W, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 5
6:15 pm
Cinco de Mayo Ride
Event by MTB Missoula
Blue Mountain Recreation Area, Missoula, Montana

We’ll be grilling up tacos and serving up margs afterwards. Feel free to dress your best for this themed ride.

All skill levels are welcome – we will split into groups depending on experience.

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Friday, May 5
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Luke Dowler
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, May 5
6:00 pm
Stick and String
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Friday, May 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Elizabeth Carlisle & Mike Russ
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 U.S. 93 S, Lakeside, Montana

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Friday, May 5
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Gains
Dusty Star Saloon
2205 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, May 5
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Eric Alan
The KM Bar
29 3rd St E, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, May 5
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 5
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 5
7:00 pm
First Friday with Scott Lakey Live Painting
My Montana Roots
225 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 5
Doors 7:00 pm // Music 8:00 pm
Jupiter Beat + Ratbath + Eyewitness Piano News
The Instrument Shop
2412 River Road, Missoula, Montana

Multi-genre music and raising awareness for a great organization that promotes youth instrument building. FREE SHOW

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Friday, May 5
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 5
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cinco de Mayo
Brewski’s – Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino
1013 S 1st St, Hamilton, Montana

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Friday, May 5
7:30 pm
Canto Esta Canción: I Sing This Song
Dennison Theatre
32 Campus Dr, Missoula, Montana

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and MissoulaGives with us on Friday May 5th at UM’s Dennison Theater.
All three of our choirs in one magnificent performance!
Missoula Community Chorus, MPower Voices & Missoula Forte Children’s Choirs

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Friday, May 5 – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 6 – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 7 – 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 5
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Barncat Country Band
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 5
Doors 8:0 pm // Show 8:30 pm
Hell & Back – A Burlesque Revue, A Love Letter to Rosie & all MMIW2SR
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana

“The middle of August 2020 was the last time Rosie was last seen alive. On May 4, 2021, we finally got confirmation that a body found in November 2020 was indeed Miranda Rose Kenmille, aka Rosie.

Rosie was born on October 16, 1984. She was a wonderful sister, aunt, friend, cousin, and human. She had a passion for cooking, and music, and being there for us. Rosie, La, Allie, and Felicity are biologically my cousins, but my sisters and brothers by heart. When my mom passed away, they moved in with me and helped me. Rosie was also a big supporter of me and my goals as a burlesque dancer. She always encouraged me and gave me feedback on my choreography, music choice, and costuming. She was the second oldest and had a heart of gold and calmness about her. She really did make you feel like you could do anything. We laid her to rest on May 8, 2021. She was a rock for so many people. Not just me but also our sister Felicity. They were always like two peas in a pod. The headstone we would like to get Rosie is $1,200. I am hosting this show and another show on Friday, October 13, 2023, at KwaTaqNuk on our reservation to help pay for the headstone and placement.”

– Violet Passion, founder of Violet Passion Studios

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

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Friday, May 5
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ten Minutes Late Cinco De Mayo Party
Mavericks Road House
7253 Hwy 93 S, Lakeside, Montana

Rock and Top 40 Hits for your dancing pleasure.

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Friday, May 5
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 5 & Saturday, May 6
9:15 pm – 1:15 am
Cinco De Mayo weekend with ~406~
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, May 5
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 5
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana

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Friday, May 5
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 5
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Loki Karaoke
Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
101 Heritage Lane, Polson, Montana

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Friday, May 5
10:15 pm
FREE SHOW: PARTYGOERS
The Top Hat
134 W Front St, Missoula, Montana

More info: https://bit.ly/41SvMTz

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SATURDAY, May 6

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Saturday, May 6
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 6
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 6
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Rigs & Coffee
J&K Customs
2904 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana

Join the group at J&K Customs on Broadway in Missoula every first Saturday for Rigs & Coffee at our show room and parking lot. Bring your off-road vehicle, custom truck, show car, race car, or what ever vehicle you enjoy spending time in and enjoy free coffee and meet new and exciting people.

Trail rides and other activities may spontaneously develop. 

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Saturday, May 6
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
420 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Missoula People’s Market
East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 6 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 7 – 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Montana State Woodcarving Show
Missoula County Fairgrounds
1101 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana

Check out the Montana State Woodcarvers Association website for complete details

There will be a juried woodcarving contest, a raffle, and is supported and put on by the Missoula Area Woodcarvers.

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Saturday, May 6
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 6
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 6
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 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Strummingbird Vegabond
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana

Local progressive folk rock trio Strummingbird Vegabond plays a Saturday evening set at Highlander Beer. Kick off your night where acoustic live music, tasty beer and food abound!

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana

$5 cover for music, kids free

ps. you may even hear some yodeling!

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tom Catmull
FINN
100 Madison Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gamelan Manik Harum
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Death By Wine – Murder at the Kentucky Derby
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Louisville Derby! Catch a killer, avoid becoming a victim and get ready to belly laugh at all the underhanded sneaky shenanigans the unfold throughout the evening!

Don’t miss out on the derby hat tradition – wearing a hat is said to bring good luck, and who doesn’t need a bit of extra luck? Whether you go for a big or small hat, you’ll want to make sure you’re looking your stylish best for the contest.

But the real fun comes from immersing yourself in the experience – dress up as your favorite character, meet new and interesting people, and put your investigative mind and acting skills to the test. And don’t forget to brush up on your derby etiquette for the ultimate derby entertainment.

So grab your friends, partners, and colleagues, and get ready for a night to remember at The Louisville Derby. We can’t wait to see you there!

Your ticket guarantees a fully guided experience complete with a glass of wine or a signature wine cocktail specially crafted for the derby. And that’s just the beginning – with additional wine and fantastic food options available for purchase, your taste buds will be in for a treat!

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Party with Luke Lautaret
Firebrand Hotel
650 E. 3rd Street, Whitefish, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm
Benny Weagraff
The Shoe, Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
6:00 pm
Way Down North
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
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 6
7:00 pm
Flat Black Band
Kalispell Eagles
37 1st W, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Lochsa River Rendezvous
Lochsa Lodge
115 Powell Road, Powell, Idaho

Bonfire & Live Music by Hardwood Heart, starting about 7:00 pm Mountain!

Lochsa Lodge Restaurant & Tavern will be open Friday & Saturday for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.

Guest Cabins are available for Reservations — Book online at www.LochsaLodge.com

Tent camping at the Lochsa Lodge on Friday & Saturday night for $20/night (Tent + vehicle). Vehicle-only parking $10/day. Truck w/ trailer & oversized vehicles $20/day. Permits Required, please pay at lodge front desk.

Rafting specials available, call Lewis & Clark Trail Adventure at 406-728-7609 or book online at www.TrailAdventures.com

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Saturday, May 6
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Northern Lights Band
Hamilton Eagles Lodge #1693
125 N 2nd St, Hamilton, Montana

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Saturday, May 6
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 6
9:00 pm
Hammerhead Jack
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 Hwy 93 N, Evaro, Montana

Hammerhead helps celebrate Cinco de Mayo live Saturday night at Evaro Bar!

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Saturday, May 6
9:00 pm – Midnight
Hellcat Maggie & 80’s Night
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana

Hellcat Maggie always brings the energy for a fun night. Why not add to it, and have an 80’s themed party? Rock your best 80’s outfit and join us for totally rad night! 
Saddled Up Tacos will be serving starting at 9:00 pm.

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Saturday, May 6
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 7

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Sunday, May 7
11:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Mother’s Day Sip & Shop
Big Sky Boho
3920 Hwy 93, Stevensville, Montana

Stop by and find the perfect gift for mom (or yourself!) with a variety of floral arrangements along with gifts from an assortment of local valley artists you’ll be sure to find a gift mom loves.

Come create a one of a kind gift for Mom. We’ll help your child create a gift for mom that she will cherish for years to come. Includes a mini custom wreath and coloring page, wrapped up so mom doesn’t see! $12

Enjoy coffee from Cup of Joy and delicious treats from EZ Street Treats while you shop!

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Sunday, May 7
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 6
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pre-Mother’s Day Sale
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main St, Missoula, Montana

Cranky Sam is hosting a HUGE pre-Mother’s day sale featuring local vendors and gifts galore! Come check out these awesome handmade goods. There will be woodwork, ceramics, clothing, art, jewelry aplenty, and more!

Spend your Sunday checking Mom’s gift off the to-do list and enjoy some fun with us!

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Sunday, May 7
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 7
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bill LaCroix
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Sunday, May 7
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, April May 7
5:00 pm
Rod Morrison Music
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana

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Sunday, May 7
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Allison Stayer
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana

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Sunday, May 7
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Claude Bourbon
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, Montana

$20 Suggested Donation

Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.

Claude’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is ’Claude’.

Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists’ influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale; JS Bach….

Claude has played countless venues, including Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O’Z Arene, Avenches, Switzerland, among others. He has shared the stage in Europe and the USA with countless musicians, Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose barrense Dias and many more.

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Sunday, May 7
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Points in Time Album Release / Skyler Mendell Sextet, w/ Connor Racicot Trio
The ZACC
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

The Skyler Mendell Sextet plays all original, high energy, creative jazz. The group was formed by Skyler when he moved to Missoula to pursue a Master’s Degree in Trumpet Performance – and he will graduate in May. Since November 2021, they have played all around Missoula. The band is Skyler Mendell on trumpet, Aidan Robinson on sax, Sean Stineford on trombone, Dylan Bautista on piano, Connor Racicot on bass, and Llwyn Clark-Gaynor on drums.

The Connor Racicot Trio brings a fresh perspective to great American standards. Featuring Owen Cleary on the upright bass and Sam Purvis on the drums and cymbals, the trio distills nearly 80 years of influences into a modern and exciting sound.

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

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Sunday, May 7
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
REO Speedwagon with Edwin McCain
UM Adams Center
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana

Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples like “Ridin’ the Storm Out” soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

Don’t miss all the hits and fan-favorites such as “In Your Letter,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Roll With The Changes,” the aforementioned “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run,” and more.

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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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