It’s Thanksgiving! We’d like to let all our readers and fans of The Missoula Underground know how much you are appreciated by spending your time following our little labor of love we have going here. We’re a year and a half in since we switched this thing on, and it’s your support that keeps us rolling as the go-to place to know what’s happening for all the fun stuff in and around Missoula and western Montana. We’re beyond grateful every time you share and mention stuff you saw on The MUG. Thank you!

Besides watching football and binging on Netflix, there are plenty of things happening this weekend to get you out of the house to work off that massive turkey dinner.

Normally Thursday night is the busiest for live local music – except this week, unless you’re up for a bit of karaoke here and there in the evening (and it won’t hurt if you don’t have to go to work in the morning).

Friday and Saturday make up for that with lots of venues hosting live music to dive headlong into the weekend. Use The MUG’s Weekend PICKS to find where & when it’s all happening.

Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is – Shop Local for Small Business Saturday!

While we all know about the container ships waiting off the coast of Long Beach with cheap crap from China, we’re blessed live in a place with no shortage of our own manufacturers, vendors, and retailers who are Montana-local. They need your support to survive, and there’s no better way to spend your money than locally for holiday shopping. Let your money stay right here in Montana where it’s appreciated and well-spent in our community. Downtown Missoula has a bunch happening on Small Business Saturday with many stores offering great sale prices – and free parking!

Christmas Markets & Craft Fairs are well underway; find the most unique and unusual gifts at affordable prices. You’ll usually meet the maker and find out all the interesting details about the treasure you just bought.

There’s live local music at all the regular places all around, all the way through the weekend. And there’s no shortage of really great fine arts events to choose from as well.

Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. See a comedy show. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.

After Thanksgiving is past, it’s not too soon to get your permit & head out to cut your own Christmas tree. Also a good time to take in your skis and boards for a ski tune so you’re well-prepared when Snowbowl, Lost Trail, Discovery, and all our other surrounding ski areas open up for downhill and cross-country fun.

Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.

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“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”
― Willie Nelson

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THURSDAY, November 25

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Thursday, November 25
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Goodfellows Thanksgiving Meal
The Thomas Meagher Bar
130 W Pine Street, Missoula, Montana

The Goodfellows Organization will be providing free warm meals to Missoula individuals and families on Thanksgiving Day. This year, dinner will be served from 11am to 3pm on Thursday, November 25th at The Thomas Meagher Bar located at 130 W Pine St in downtown Missoula. All in need are welcome to drop by for food and fellowship. Goodfellows has been providing Thanksgiving meals to the community for over 60 years. The tradition started at 4Bs in 1959, and was held there for many years before moving to Fuddruckers, and then the Top Hat in 2020. The Thomas Meagher Bar will now be hosting the dinner which will include turkey, stuffing, and other Thanksgiving meal staples like pumpkin pie. Guests will need to make their own transportation arrangements. The Thomas Meagher Bar is adjacent to the public bus transport hub, which will make routing to the location easier for those in need of help.

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Thursday, November 25
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, November 25
8:00 pm – close
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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FRIDAY, November 26

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Friday, November 26 – Sunday, December 5
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Festival of Trees
Downtown Missoula

Creating festive holiday experiences for all in the heart of Downtown Missoula!

With a focus on community health and inclusivity, the 2021 Festival of Trees will continue the new format of a multi-space, multi-day Tour of Trees with opportunities to win one of 10 designer-decorated tree this holiday season. Raffle tickets will be sold at each location for a chance to win a tree package valued at least $500 or more.

Location of Trees:

Bitterroot Flower Shop
Board of Missoula
Clyde Coffee
Frame of Mind
Missoula Bicycle Works
Missoula Public Library
Mary’s Mountain Cookies
One Eleven
Residence Inn by Marriott
Worden’s Market & Deli

Take the Festival of Trees holiday spirit home with you! Take-home Teddy Bear Tea Kits available for $10.00.

More information available at missouladowntown.com/festival-of-trees/. 

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Friday, November 26 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 27 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 28 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
ACF “Christmas at the Fairgrounds” Art Show, Craft Fair & Makers Market – 40th Annual
Flathead County Fairgrounds
265 N Meridian Rd #3888, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, November 26
2:00 pm
Jazzy Friday
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana

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Friday, November 26
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Minstrel & Muse Live
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, November 26
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Steve Eckels
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, November 26
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music with Eric Alan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

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Friday, November 26
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hannah King
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana

It’s BLACK FRIDAY and we’re celebrating with Live Music! Let us cook for you while you enjoy the vocals & fiddle playing by Hannah King music! She’ll have you out of your seat and dancing a jig for sure! 

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Friday, November 26
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Richie Reinholdt
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, November 26
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dustin Drennen
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, November 26
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stand Up Comedy
Kalispell Elks Club
1820 US Highway 93 South , Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, November 26
8:00 pm -11:00 pm
Karaoke by Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd,  Lolo, Montana

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Friday, November 26
8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Travis Yost
Stave & Hoop Speakeasy
223 N. Higgins, Missoula, Montana

Travis Yost is a Montana singer-songwriter who performs his own dreamy-pop-Americana songs as well as paying tribute to other songwriters like Seger, Stapleton, Petty, McCartney, and Lennon. THIS is going to be fun. No COVER – will run late into the holiday evening!

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Friday, November 26
8:00 pm
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Bar & Saloon
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, November 26
9:00 pm
Pedacter Project
Remington Bar and Casino
130 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

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Friday, November 26
9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes & Fun Center
1615 Wyoming St., Missoula, Montana

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Friday, November 26
9:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, November 26
9:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main Street, Polson, Montana

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Friday, November 26
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Froggy Style (featuring members of K’niption Fit)
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

Froggy Style is a band featuring members of K’niption Fit and play all your favorite rock and roll covers that are guaranteed to keep you dancing all night!
$5 at the door.

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Friday, November 26
9:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Flat Black
Blue Moon Niteclub
6105 US-2, Columbia Falls, Montana

Swing dancers and two steppers fill up the floor to a blend of Rockabilly, Old/Outlaw/Red Dirt Country and Rock n Roll. Lots of energy and fun!

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SATURDAY, November 27

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Saturday, November 27
1:00 am – 7:00 am
Grand Opening w/ After Hours DJs
Legacy Lounge
529 S. Higgins Avenue
Missoula, Montana

Join us for our grand opening event! Legacy Lounge will be open this weekend for the after hours crowd. Each night (Friday and Saturday) will feature a selection of Missoula-based DJs guaranteed to keep you dancing into the night! Doors open at 1am Friday and Saturday night. On Friday, check out some Missoula favorites:
DJ Witty – 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Nerdskull – 2:30 am – 4:00 am
Light Shade – 4:00 am – 5:30 am
BK Love – 5:30 am – 7am

Saturday, come see our resident DJs
Gruv42 – 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Sammich – 2:30 am – 4:00 am
Knxbxdy 4:00 am – 5:30 am
RMBR Stormborn – 5:30 am – 7:00 am

We’ve heard a rumor that there might be a special DJ appearance by Spuunerr some time on Saturday, but you’ll just have to come by to find out when.

These events are 21+. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Our grand opening for ages 16-20 will be next Friday, December 3rd.

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Orchard Homes Holiday Markets
2537 S 3rd St W, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Missoula Valley Winter Market
2901 Brooks Street (inside the halls of Southgate Mall, near Scheels), Missoula, Montana

The weekly #missoulavalleywintermarket happens Saturday at 9 am – 2 pm in the Southgate Mall! We’re located inside the newly remodeled WEST entrance behind Scheels. Approximately 40 LOCAL vendors each Saturday.

We also have a weekly Wednesday evening market from 4:30-7:00 pm in case you miss Saturday.

Our local vendors are so excited to see you!
And don’t forget to take advantage of TRIPLE SNAP dollars this year!

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 am
Small Business Saturday
Downtown Missoula

Small businesses are the backbone of the Missoula-area economy. This holiday season, all Missoulians are encouraged to ‘Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is‘ by shopping and dining in Downtown Missoula during Small Business Season. Downtown businesses are extending hours of operation, offering special promotions, and providing personal touches and connections along the way.

Stop by the Paddleheads Post (140 N. Higgins Ave.) from 10am-2pm for the Shop Small & Dine Local Headquarters for shop small swag, a list of the businesses you can support during the holidays and their sales, deals, and promotions, and a coupon for FREE hot cocoa from Liquid Planet.

More information on Small Business Saturday available at missouladowntown.com/small-business-saturday/

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 am -3:00 pm
26th Annual Sentinel Craft Fair and Show
Sentinel High School
901 South Ave West, Missoula, Montana

Join Sentinel High School to celebrate our 26th Annual Craft Fair! We offer handmade crafts, arts, woodworking repurposed goods, sign making with Pine and Co., jewelry, delicious treats, and all the custom-made items you could dream up! Come support your local artisans while supporting Missoula Special Olympics and Sentinel High School’s Special Education Department.

FREE Admission

Interested in being in vendor? Contact us at [email protected]

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Saturday, November 27
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana

Express joy for your home as you gather crafting elements to make a ‘Home Sweet Home’ wall hanging. Fabric and felt, ribbons and lace, will all combine to become a beautiful wall decoration.

All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, MT (406)363-3338

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Saturday, November 27
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nine Mile Holiday Craft Fair
Nine Mile Community Center
25620 9 Mile Rd, Huson, Montana

Join us to find unique handmade gifts from more than 30 local craft vendors. Enjoy lunch, bonfire, and shooting demonstrations from the Sapphire Mountain Men. We can’t wait to see you there!

Are you a crafter/maker interested in participating in the fair? Check out the Vendor Information here: https://d47e4dea-1a68-4042-9dea-d631f14286dd.filesusr.com

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Saturday, November 27
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
An Old Fashioned Forest Service Christmas
National Museum of Forest Service History
6305 Highway 10 West, Missoula, Montana

Visit Santa Claus
Free horse drawn wagon rides
Do the Snow Pants Dance
Snap a picture with Smokey & Woodsy Owl
Play the Scavenger Hunt and win a prize
Gather Around the Campfire & sing songs
Shop in the Ranger Station for special gifts
Sip Hot Chocolate and Munch Candy Canes
Donations Welcome
For further information, please contact our office at 406-541-6374

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Saturday, November 27
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sip & Shop Holiday Ladies Night Out
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, Montana

The PERFECT mix of Girls Night out and Holiday Shopping! Enjoy a night of stress free shopping! No more crowded stores or browsing the Internet alone! Join us for distillery tasting and holiday music and more! Shopping specials from lots of AMAZING vendors, festive cocktails, holiday drink tastings, & treats with fun quality girlfriend time while shopping.

Bring your list and Check it Twice, Holiday Shopping has never been so nice!

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Saturday, November 27
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday Sessions with Colton Sea
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MyTrueFreedom Show
Rough Cut Hard Cider
3250 US Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana

Tasty Cider and wine and delicious food on site as well. Come have some fun with us!

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Saturday, November 27
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kevin Van Dort
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 Main Street, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sundog North
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana

Catch Sundog North playing a FREE SHOW at Draught Works Saturday, November 27th from 6-8PM! Sundog North is a Missoula-based folkgrass trio featuring Laurie Banks on fiddle and bass, and Fred Lerch on acoustic guitar.

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Russ Nasset and the Revelators
Blacksmith Brewing Company
114 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wit & Wine: Comedy Dinner
The Tailing Loop Winery
1498 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, Montana

Join us for an evening of Comedy, perfectly paired with Tailing Loop wine and a 3 course Italian dinner. A host of performers from as far as Las Vegas and San Francisco will be taking the stage for your entertainment. While these professionals bust their chops, the Tailing Loop’s kitchen will be serving up a fresh, homemade Italian Dinner. Expect to make room for a sharable appetizer, a traditional main dish, and a classic dessert. The cost per attendee is $50, and includes the full dinner and your first glass of wine. Seating is limited to 40 ATTENDEES, so purchase tickets ahead of time to guarantee seating. For groups that purchase tickets individually, please email us at [email protected] to relay the overall size of your party and the names of the other attendees. We will be sure to reserve you a large enough table to accommodate your group.

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm
Benny and Caselli
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Darby Christmas Parade
202 S Main Street, Darby, Montana

Darby Christmas Parade will start at the south end of town and head north. The parade will rope back and end up at the Old West Candy Store for the town tree lighting. We will have warming fires, cocoa & free Christmas cookies. Join us in some carols and start the season off right! For more details call 406-821-4076
Parade entry forms available at the Old West Candy Store.

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Saturday, November 27
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dustin Drennen
Cranky Sam Public House
233 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana

Dustin Drennen is a singer-songwriter and a poet. He grew up repairing industrial equipment, then he spent some time in the US Army. Now, he lives with his wife and their youngest children, two of the four, in western Montana. Life is full of fuel for writing. He still travels to work on machines. He also roasts coffee and creates art for Scotchman’s Coffee, a company he started in Clark Fork, Idaho with his wife.

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Saturday, November 27
7:00 pm
Kelly Diane
Kalispell Elks Club & Event Center
180 US Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
7:00 pm
Blessiddoom, Ceres and My Fist Your Face
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
8:00 pm
Movie Cult Screening: Boogie Nights
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

Join us every Saturday night and enjoy the finest cultiest flicks Missoula has to offer! Once a month we let you, the community, help decide what the next month’s line up will be.

Boogie Nights
In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), who transforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk Diggler. Brought into a supportive circle of friends, including fellow actors Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly), Dirk fulfills all his ambitions, but a toxic combination of drugs and egotism threatens to take him back down.

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Saturday, November 27
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Ugly Pony
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd,  Lolo, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes & Fun Center
1615 Wyoming St., Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 pm
Jesse Dayton & the Sagebrush Drifters w/ Zak Wilkerson
Remington Bar and Casino
130 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

Bringing country music to stages of all sizes all over Idaho and the greater northwest since 2018. The Sagebrush Drifters draw influence from the outlaw greats like Merle and Waylon and drive it with rock, red dirt, and honky-tonk.

Catch their return to the Remington stage Saturday November 27th. Tickets sold at the door night of show.

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 pm
DJ Auntie E
Union Club
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
9:00 pm to Close
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, November 27
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
GFW with HOTDAYUM
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

Flathead reggae and rock recording artists God Fearing Women AKA GFW take the stage once again at the Great Northern bar with New Sensation Flathead reggae and rock recording artists God Fearing Women AKA GFW take the stage once again at the Great Northern bar with New Sensation HOTDAYUM.
5 BUCKS and the longest bar in Whitefish! (fact check it and let me know).

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SUNDAY, November 28

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Sunday, November 28
1:00 am – 7:00 am
Grand Opening w/ After Hours DJs
Legacy Lounge
529 S. Higgins Avenue
Missoula, Montana

Join us for our grand opening event! Legacy Lounge will be open this weekend for the after hours crowd. We feature a selection of Missoula-based DJs guaranteed to keep you dancing into the night! Doors open at 1am Saturday night.

Come see our resident DJs:
Gruv42 – 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Sammich – 2:30 am – 4:00 am
Knxbxdy 4:00 am – 5:30 am
RMBR Stormborn – 5:30 am – 7:00 am

Grand Opening 21+. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Our grand opening for ages 16-20 will be next Friday, December 3rd.

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Sunday, November 28
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Indoor Backyard Yoga
Backyard Tap House
281 Rodeo Drive, Florence, Montana

$15 gets you an hour long class with Andrea, plus a token that can be exchanged for a beer, mimosa, or $5 off any cocktail, wine or food item. Bring your own mat. Stick around after class and join us for food and cocktails. It’s indoors, so no worries about the weather.

Namaste! 

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Sunday, November 28
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

Celebrate Sunday Funday with us 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 Catan, Dominoes or DnD, 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, November 28
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Audacious – Rollerblades & Skates
Bella Vista Pavilion – Fort Missoula Regional Park
2725 CCC Road, Missoula, Montana

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Sunday, November 28
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Dusty Drennen
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana

“I come from a DIY and blue-collar background, and I was a soldier. I’ll do the work, all of it. I’ll write, sing, play. I’ll design, make the art. Hell, I’ll mop the floors at the end of the night! I want to be dependable as a songwriter and a musician. God-willing, I’ll be seventy-something years old, still writing, still putting out music.”
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​This particular songwriter emerged from decade of frustrations. There was a bad, bad woman, a recession, even a war. In the midst of the war, the man said to himself, “I should be writing and playing music. If I get out of here, that’s what I’ll do.”

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Sunday, November 28
8:00 pm to Close
Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.

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