Weekend PICKS: Thursday, October 20th thru Sunday, October 23rd
Tami Hubbard
Posted On October 20, 2022
Feel that chill in the air? No time for complaining, we got spoiled with an exceptionally nice autumn so far! We’ll take the spoonful of winter coming in, and get a little more fall looking ahead. And there’s so much going on – think of this as “Pre-Halloween Autumn Weekend.” Once again, 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.
It’s Rolling Thunder Cyclocross weekend at Big Sky Brewing! Missoula is defined by it’s cycling scene, great beer, and (sometimes crazy) weather – it’s all wrapped up in fantastic bike racing Saturday and Sunday. Bring your cowbell, and come thirsty and rowdy. And bundle up. The wet & snowy weather rolling in is perfect Belgian fall ‘cross conditions! With snow on the horizon (literally), you can get in the mood Friday by hitting the 16th Annual Pray for Snow party / fundraiser for Missoula Avalanche at Caras Park. If you prefer a throttle to go with your 2 wheels, Top Dawg Arenacross is happening Saturday at the Polson Fairgrounds.
Halloween is coming, and there are already some great happenings to get in the mood. There are 2 weekends remaining to visit Field of Screams in Victor to scare the bejeebers out of yourself. (Pro tip: go early, before it gets crowded). Evaro Bar has Pajama Party Karaoke happening Friday night! Glacier Ice Rink at the Missoula Fairgrounds has a family friendly Halloween Costume Ice Skating Party on Sunday at Noon. And – don’t miss going to MCT’s live stage musical production of The Addams Family!
Paul Cauthen is bringing his country-punk swagger to The Wilma on Thursday. The Modern Rock Orchestra, featuring Grant Ferguson, has a performance at the UM Dennison Theater on Saturday evening. James McMurtry is playing Saturday night at the Great Northern Bar up in Whitefish with Neal Elder.
You’ve heard of dueling pianos – well, now we can check out Dueling Guitars with Travis Yost and Dr. Doug on Saturday night at Stave & Hoop Speakeasy! with Our local venues are firing on all cylinders with our favorite local musicians and bands who just happening to be playing for your enjoyment (and a few tips here & there wouldn’t hurt, either). We’re counting over 60 music shows of one kind or another in the area. We’ve got options!
Farmers Markets season is winding down in Western Montana. There are only 2 weeks left for the Saturday Missoula Markets; visit them while you can & stock up on all the bounty of farm to your table produce. There are a handful of fall & harvest markets to check out, too.
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. 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. Support our local farmers and crafts people. Go for a crisp hike or a bike 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.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
THURSDAY, October 20
“Oh oh oh oh oh. This autumn love…”
– Autumn Love by Death Cab for Cutie
Thursday, October 20
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Trent Atkins
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Thursday, October 20
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Mighty Travis Yost
KettleHouse Bonner Tap House
605 Cold Smoke Avenue, Bonner Montana
Finally! Travis Yost is going to rock in Bonner!
Free
Thursday, October 20
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula
Three Larch / Sidewinder
Missoula, Montana
This Thursday we’ll take advantage of the lingering evening light on North Jumbo and ride the classic Three Larch to Sidewinder route. Sunset is at 6:40 pm. We should have light for the spin out to Three Larch. Bring night riding lights for descending Three Larch and Sidewinder after dark. Meet at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead.
Trailforks Route
MTBM – Three Larch/Sidewinder
Enjoy the ride!
Thursday, October 20
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!
1st place team: $30 gift card
2nd place team: $20 gift card
3rd place team: $10 gift card
Thursday, October 20
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Bitter Root Brewery
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana
Thursday, October 20
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Full Grown Band
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Draught Works is pleased to welcome back friends with the Full Grown Band to delight the taproom guests with some toe tappin’ tunes on Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The Full Grown Band is five friends who play and record their own blend of Classic Blues, R&B and Rockin’ Originals.
See why these five Missoula musicians have been fan favorites at clubs, concerts and weddings for over 20 years.
Free
Thursday, October 20 – Saturday, October 22
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Field of Screams MT
1497 Hwy 93 North, Victor, Montana
When it comes to thrills, chills and non-stop action that will leave you begging for the end to be near, Field of Screams MT delivers year after year with true horror.
Our haunted attraction isn’t for the faint of heart. Start out walking through acres of cornstalks over your head, with the fear that at anytime something may jump out at you. Go through fog- filled swamps, graveyards, clown infested playgrounds, and possibly get chased by an insane chainsaw man who has been haunting the fields every Halloween season. Then to finish off this already terrifying nightmare we’re bringing back our famous haunted Ghost Town. Ghost town is included in the admission cost and is connected with the Field of Screams Haunt. Come experience the thrill!
Field of Screams MT is located on Hwy 93 just 4.5 miles south of Victor, and 30 minutes south of Missoula. Mile marker 55 on HWY 93.
Stay on 93; DO NOT turn at Bear Creek or Sheafman Creek Road
Hours Open thru October:
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fridays 7:00 pm – 10:00pm
Saturdays 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Each ticket is valid for one day only.
$23.00General Admission / See Tickets Link for Additional Pass Prices & Info
Thursday, October 20
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia Night
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
The Valley’s newest and funnest Trivia night! Amazing categories that cater to ALL INTERESTS & skill levels! Win prizes & Bragging Rights PLUS enjoy the best Global Wines & Hard Cider made in house PLUS stellar food that will fuel your brain! Grab some friends, come up with a team name and see if you can with the title of SMARTY PANTS! This isn’t your regular Trivia – it’s new and exciting so check it out!
Thursday, October 20
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richie Reinholdt
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Come on in to Cranky Sam Public House for live music featuring Richie Reinholdt from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday!
Free
Thursday, October 20
7:00 pm
Jazz-Esque
The Old Post
103 W Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 20
7:00 pm – 9:00 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!
Thursday, October 20
(additional performances on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22)
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Doors @ 7:00 pm)
Miss Cast Productions “I Am Acquainted With the Night” by Laramie Dean
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Ruth refuses to think of herself as a scared old woman; even if her son Michael and his husband Kelly want her to leave her familiar, well-loved apartment for an assisted living facility, she refuses to feel scared. But something is coming to her apartment every night; something scratches at the window and pounds on the door; something wants to get in. And what will happen when it does? Does Ruth have the strength to fight back?
“I Am Acquainted With the Night” is a world premiere by local playwright Laramie Dean. This play has adult themes and is not suited for children. It also will have loud noises and flashing lights.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Visually Impaired Accessibility w/ Audio Description Available on Friday, October 21.
Please purchase ‘VISUALLY IMPARED’ ticket at checkout.
$15Advance Tickets (+ applicable fees)
Purchase tickets LINK
Thursday, October 20
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour
The Wilma
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Logjam Presents welcomes Quality Ski Time Film Tour with a screening at the Wilma on Thursday, October 20.
Tickets on sale at The Top Hat, online, or by phone at 800-514-3849. All tickets are General Admission seating on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages are welcome.
Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.
Missoula, it’s time to get stoked for ski season. Yep, the Quality Ski Time Film Tour is back for year two, and we’re bringing you an all-new lineup of the greatest ski films of the year. We’ve got a little something for every skier: from a not-yet-released episode of The Fifty Project from Cody Townsend to the action-packed, powder-fueled Blank Collective movie, “Feel Real,” with a few more healthy doses of storytelling, inspiration, and shredding mixed in between.
You’ll have the chance to get posters signed by your favorite pro skiers and win copious gear giveaways from Salomon, OnX Backcountry, YETI and more sponsors. That’s right—you might be walking away with a brand new pair of skis at the end of the night.
Films being shown:
- Not-yet-released episode of The FIFTY by Cody Townsend
- “Feel Real” by Blank Collective Films
- “Tracing Influence” by Switchback Entertainment
- “A Little Rogue. A Little Rowdy.” by Luke Gentry, Wyatt Gentry, and Tucker Carr
- “Stepping Out” by Mali Noyes and Lani Bruntz
- “Mountain State” by Josh Daiek and Hazen Woolson
- “Hell Yeah, Sister” by Kristie Ryan, Rose Caston, and Iz La Motte
*The lineup of films will be different at every show. Programming subject to change.
For other premiere locations across North America, more information about the Quality Ski Time Film Tour, and trailers of the films being shown, visit our page on Salomon.com.
$15Advance Tickets (+ applicable fees)
Thursday is Trivia (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Karaoke (8:30 pm to 1:00 am) at Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, October 20
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 1:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 20
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursty Ear Thursday – Kyle Curtis Jazz Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
$5 Cover added to all tabs after music begins at 8:00 pm.
The Kyle Curtis Trio is bringing a fresh take on jazz music from the University of Montana to the heart of downtown Missoula. Comprised of Kyle Curtis (p), Kyler Rebich (b), & Connor Racicot (d), the trio resonates creativity, hard work & passion.
Thursday, October 20
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
The Wizard (Live)
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday night show at Monk’s with The Wizard (see video below), and local band support from New Old Future and Poverty Porn!
$10 Cover / 21+ Show
Thursday, October 20
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
The Gains with The Ghosts of Endor
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Local rock bands The Gains and Ghosts of Endor take the stage at Great Northern Bar & Grill starting at 9:00 pm Thursday! $5 at the Door
FRIDAY, October 21
Friday, October 21
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
16th Annual Pray for Snow Party & Fundraiser for Missoula Avalanche
Caras Park
123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
The biggest backcountry bash in Montana is BACK! We invite you to bring your snow-loving friends down to Caras Park this Friday, October 21st, from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm to drink local beer, eat great food, and dance to the music.
You can enter the raffle and begin bidding in the auction right now by visiting: https://Prayforsnow.givesmart.com
New items are dropping daily, and enhance your chance of walking away with outstanding packages from Black Crows, BCA, The North Face, Black Diamond, MSR, Dynafit, Mammut, and gifts from some of your favorite local artists and businesses. We will announce winners Friday at 9:30 pm on the Caras stage, and though you don’t have to be present to win, we’d sure love to see you there!
The 16th Annual Pray for Snow is not only the single largest fundraiser for the West Central Montana Avalanche Center. It’s an opportunity to come together as a community, get to know each other, and celebrate the upcoming season. So remember to tell your friends and spread the word: winter is near, and it’s time to Pray for Snow!
Free / Raffle Donations Encouraged
Friday, October 21
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Home ReSource Spontaneous Construction Auction
Missoula Fairgrounds
1101 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana
Celebrating Reuse & Building Community Banquet & Benefit auction is Home ReSource’s annual fundraiser to support our mission and programs that rethink the Earth to the Dump and build a vibrant, sustainable, and circular economy that includes everyone.
Join us Friday, October 21 at the newly renovated Missoula County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. All guests will enjoy a locally made dinner catered by Riversong Gourmet, dessert by Bernice’s Bakery, decor by Gathered for Good, drinks by Dram Shop, music by Mudslide Charley, and a one-of-kind live and silent auction. Got a group? Sit in style in the best seats in the house, with your own server, and unlimited drinks!
The live auction will feature our top 12 Spontaneous Construction pieces, hand-built using materials that were once destined for the dump by local builders, artisans, and craftspeople. These pieces represent the beauty of creative reuse and are stunning and unique additions to your home or business.
Enjoy a night focused on building for what matters: planet, people, economy.
$70 Individuals / $140 Couples / $600 Table of 8
Tickets LINK
Friday, October 21
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Luke Lautaret
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 21
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Pesky Varmints
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Pesky Varmints Friday night at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood!
Tasting room open 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wood fired pizza 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
(pro tip: call ahead to order your pizza so it’ll be ready when you arrive!)
Live Music 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$5 Cover / Kids Free
Friday, October 21
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brent Jameson
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, October 21
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kelly Diane Garber
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Kelly’s fantastic piano playing and vocals are hitting the stage Friday night. Come on out and support this siren of song and enjoy dinner & drinks while you do!
Friday, October 21
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Allison Stayer
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Ave E, Suite D, Kalispell, Montana
Friday Vibes with live music featuring the beautifully talented Allison Stayer!
We would love to spend the evening with you so we hope to see you for a great evening of music and wine.
Friday, October 21
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bluegrass Open Jam with Western MT Musicians Co-op
The Red Poppy Building
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana
Join Jim Pettit for a fun evening of bluegrass picking! All ages and levels are welcome! Listeners welcome!
The Western Montana Musicians Cooperative is a membership based and member funded non-profit organization. The Bluegrass Jam is always FREE. Donations from non-members are gratefully accepted and appreciated.
Free/ Donations Accepted
Facebook Events LINK
Friday, October 21
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
(additional evening and matinee performances October 22 thru October 30)
The Addams Family at MCT
Missoula Center for the Performing Arts
200 N. Adams, Missoula, Montana
Lobby opens 1 hour prior to curtain time.
A comic strip by Charles Addams in the late 1930’s about a quirky family with ghoulish humor took on a life of its own in a 1960’s TV series. It eventually made its way to the Broadway stage as a musical comedy which received numerous Tony nominations and other accolades. Gomez and Morticia Addams’ family is the spookiest, kookiest family on the block. Uncle Fester is in love…with the moon. Daughter Wednesday torments her brother Pugsley (literally). When Wednesday falls in love with a bright and pleasant boy from a bright and pleasant family, she invites them to dinner to meet her most… unusual family, prompting Pugsley to plot his revenge. The plan goes awry, nearly tearing the two families apart (figuratively). The result is utter chaos and confusion during a thunderstorm, when hidden family secrets come to light—in the darkness (literally).
Rated PG-13 – Parental Guidance Recommended (Click HERE for more Content Advisory info.)
Please Be Advised: Water-based stage fog and strobe lighting effects are used in this production.
Buy Tickets to The Addams Family HERE!
$20 – $30
Friday, October 21
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
(Doors @ 7:00 pm)
Paul Cauthen
The Wilma
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Logjam Presents welcomes Paul Cauthen for a live in concert performance at the Wilma on Friday, October 21.
Tickets on sale at The Top Hat, online, or by phone at 800-514-3849. Reserved premium balcony seating, reserved standard balcony seating, and general admission standing-room-only floor tickets are available. All ages are welcome.
Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.
$35 – $45 Advance Tickets (+ applicable fees)
Friday, October 21
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Foreshadow X Elair “AUTOMATIC” Album Release Show
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
Missoula’s Own King Bee Creations presents: a special Face Your Fears October 2022 edition of Tickle My Fancy(TMF.) A massive two night art event celebrating the autumn, promoting body positivity, while building a culture of inclusion and a blossoming community of creators.
For all the deets, check out Monk’s Facebook event page
Friday, October 21
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Randy Marshall
Dew Drop Inn
10750 Hwy 2, Coram, Montana
FREE
Friday, October 21
8:00 pm – Midnight
The Tesseract, Tommy V and Derek Larson
Glacier Lanes
307 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, Montana
Come out to Glacier Lanes Friday for a wild night of music – an evening of loop pedals and vinyl with The Tesseract, Tommy V and Derek Lawson!
$5 Cover
Friday, October 21
8:30 pm – 1:00 am
Pajama Party Karaoke with DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Pajama Party Karaoke THIS Friday with DJ Nite Wolf! – and Cindy behind the bar!
Kick off the wintery forecast weekend weather in your PJs!
Drink specials! Swag giveaways for best PJs!
Come eat some fat kid snacks and sing your heart out!
Free
Friday, October 21
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana
Friday, October 21
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 21
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, October 21
9:00 pm – Midnight
Out on Bail
Mavericks Road House Casino
7254 US Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana
Friday, October 21
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Wild Prairie Smoke
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Don’t miss Wild Prairie Smoke playing live starting at 9:00 pm Friday, October 21 at The Union Club Bar & Grill!
Free
Friday, October 21
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Nashville 406
Sunrise Saloon & Casino
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Voted 2022 Best Band of Missoula & Best Band of Bitterroot and sponsored by Jack Daniels – Don’t miss rockin’ country band Nashville 406 at the Sunrise Saloon, Missoula’s best country dance bar!
Free
Friday, October 21
9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Hotdayum! Band with Phil Sparrow
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Local band Hotdayum, brings some worldful beat funky soulful jams to The Northern with special guest Phil Sparrow!
$5 at the door
SATURDAY, October 22
Saturday, October 22
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers Market
100 Railroad Street East, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 22
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 22
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Corner of Higgins & Pine, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 22
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Orchard Homes Fall Harvest Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club
2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana
Guess who’s baaaaaaack?!? Your favorite market is back for a Fall Harvest Market! We will have all our awesome summer vendors, and some produce vendors! Including Five Valleys Farm & Orchard.
Free
Saturday, October 22
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
and
Sunday, October 23
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Weekend
Big Sky Brewing Company
5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, Montana
Complete details and weekend schedule HERE!
Missoula’s cycling community is lucky to have Big Sky Brewing to be gracious enough to host the Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Weekend again! Big Sky Brewing has been very generous with their time, community involvement and sponsorship of many non-profits and projects around Missoula such as the International Snow Science Workshop, The International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula Skatepark, Brennan’s Wave, United Way, Missoula Urban Demonstration Project, Garden City Harvest, Missoula Art Museum, Five Valleys Land Trust, MTB Missoula, and Cyclocross.
Across the street from Thunder Mountain, is Lalonde Ranch, owned by Missoula County. We are fortunate enough to use this property for the event. Please no alcohol on County Property and no spectators around the historic buildings. The LaLonde Ranch is one of the last remaining historic ranches in the Missoula Valley. The historic ranch is located west of Missoula in the County’s Development Park just off of Airway Boulevard. The site is 6.81 acres and consist of a two story brick ranch house, two wooden barns and a log cabin believed to have been built in the 1870’s – among the oldest buildings in Missoula County.
Saturday, October 22
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cars & Coffee
J&K Customs – Nvicta Squad
2904 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana
The weather forecast is calling for Cars & Coffee. Super excited to be kicking off the year with a new location! A big thank you to J&K Customs for offering to host Cars & Coffee! Be respectful of their store and parking lot while we are there. There will be coffee as well on a first-come first-served basis. Depending on the turnout we may get drink and food vendors for future events.
Also, please do your part to keep these events family-friendly, clean and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars.
Saturday, October 22
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday Learning Adventure Series: Squishy Circuits
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Shape anything you like from special squishy circuit dough as you learn the fundamentals of electricity. Form shapes of every description from the conductive dough, separating them with insulating dough. Add LED lights, and turn the switch to light up your project!
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 406-363-3338
Free
Saturday, October 22
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cakes & Corks with Barncat Country
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Missoula Cakes and Ten Spoon Winery are teaming up for a delectable evening of wine and cake!
Join us Saturday Oct. 22, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Ten Spoon Winery tasting room with wines by the glass, cakes by the slice, live music by the Barncat Country Band and the lovely company of your friends and neighbors.
There’s a $5 cover charge at the winery to help take care of the musicians.
Pre-Order your goodies at https://missoulacakes.com/collections/cakes-corks all the way up to the event itself and we’ll have them waiting for you at the winery. All drink sales happen on site through Ten Spoon.
$5 Cover Charge
Saturday, October 22
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Walburn & Atherton Duo
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ten Cent Mule
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Pumped to be back in the Draught Works tap room picking tunes! See y’all there.
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Gravy Ladles
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, MT
The Gravy Ladles are playing Imagine Nation Brewing on Saturday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! Come on out to this exquisite brewery and community space, to share in lovely sounds and feels. The Gravy Ladles are twins Sky (vox, guitar) and Kevin (vox, djembe, ukulele) Weaver and Alia Fintz (vox, saxophone, fiddle, ukulele), bringing you a slice of Americana music with a homegrown feel – smooth harmonies, multi-instrumentation, heartfelt originals and fun covers!
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Benevolents
Blacksmith Brewing Co.
114 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana
The Benevolents play an original blend of jam folk rock world music at Blacksmith Brewing!
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Strummingbird Vegabond Trio
Highlander Beer / Missoula Brewing Company
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana
Strummingbird Vegabond Trio will be playing (probably) our last show of the year at Highlander Beer on October 22nd! Come out for some tasty food and bevs with live music in a fine setting! We’ve come a long way since our first show at Highlander in April and are super excited to be back in the fall. Over the winter our next task will be to get our recently recorded tracks ready for your ears, and booking spring gigs! Hope to see you at Highlander!
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Todd Cowart
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MyTrueFreedom
The Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, Montana
Delicious food, tasty drinks, and live music!
Come have some fun with MyTrueFreedom at this awesome venue!
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richie Reinholdt
FINN
100 Madison Street, Missoula, Montana
Enjoy live music in the FINN Lounge Saturdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – this week’s featured artist is Richie Reinholdt!
Free
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(spectator gates open @ 5:00 pm)
Top Dawg Arenacross
Polson Fairgrounds
320 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana
Top Dawg Arenacross presents high flying, bar banging, motorcycle racing action under the lights in Beautiful Polson, Montana! Come enjoy the Rumble in the Arena at the Polson Fairgrounds!
12 & Under Kids Halloween Costume Contest and Track Foot Race at Intermission!
Race categories from First Time Racers to High Flying Pros!
Racing for all ages and skill levels.
Vendors, Beer Garden & Food!
Pit Bike Classes! Pro Purse!
Racers Sign up 10:00 am – Noon
Riders Meeting and Practice to Follow
COME ONE, COME ALL – ITS A TOP DAWG BRAWL!
$15 Tickets / 5 & Under Free
Facebook Events Page LINK
Saturday, October 22
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Way Down North
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Join us at Cranky Sam Public House for live bluegrass music from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday with Way Down North!
Free
Saturday, October 22
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Modern Rock Orchestra featuring Grant Ferguson
UM Dennison Theater / University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
Following a sold out debut show in 2021, Modern Rock Orchestra comes to Missoula! Join renowned composer, guitarist and Guitar One Records artist Grant Ferguson for a night of high energy original rock.
Grant’s melodic, powerful instrumental rock band is joined by a full string section featuring prominent local symphony players for an evening of original, beautifully soaring orchestral rock.
$20 General Admission / $30 VIP Tickets
Tickets on GrizTix
Saturday, October 22
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tommy Edwards Sr.
The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant
650 E. 3rd Street, Whitefish, Montana
Grab a cocktail, share some apps & enjoy the local music scene at THE place for the downtown Whitefish vibe, The Firebrand!
Saturday, October 22
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Nashville 406
Hamilton Eagles Lodge
125 North 2nd Street, Hamilton, Montana
Saturday at 7:00 pm at the Hamilton Eagles – come out & enjoy the huge dance floor and some rockin’ country dance music with the Nashville 406 band!
Free
Saturday, October 22
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cahoots
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, October 22
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Night Jam with Western MT Musicians Co-Op
The Red Poppy
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana
Come on down and jam with some awesome musicians! Listeners welcome, too!
Community Jam at the Red Poppy every Saturday night!
This Saturday’s host: Coy & Charlie
Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative is for you! Stop by tonight and check out our talented members. Everyone is welcome.
We are a member-based, member-funded Co-op. The community jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.
Interested in becoming a WMMC member? Want to know more about us and membership benefits? Check us out on our web page for announcements, events calendar and more!
Saturday, October 22
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Dueling Guitars with Travis Yost & Dr. Doug
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
Come to the FIRST dueling guitar show in Missoula! Two of your favorite Missoula musicians – Travis Yost & Dr. Doug taking dueling to another level! NO COVER.
Saturday, October 22
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Jackson Holte
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 22
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 22
9:00 pm – Midnight
Honeyocker
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana
Honyocker –
Spawned on the southern shores of Flathead lake, named for a cowboy pejorative, and weened on a steady diet of Thursday night beers, Honyocker is the newest addition to the venerated Polson music scene. The quartet features a sound that pays tribute to the gods of classic rock and original stylings that that are unquestionably 21st century Montana. Individually, the members of Honyocker have graced local stages in such projects as Off in the Woods, Pump Alley, and Three-Eared Dog. With their powers combined, this supergroup puts on a dynamic and visceral show that can only be forgotten with a considerable investment in libations.
Saturday, October 22
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
(Doors @ 8:30 pm)
James McMurtry with special guest Neal Edwards
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$15 in advance/$20 at door
21+
Facebook Events Page
TICKETS LINK
Saturday, October 22
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Copper Mountain Band
Sunrise Saloon & Casino
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
The Copper Mountain Band takes over the Sunrise Saloon & Casino starting at 9:30 pm with rockin’ country tunes til the wee hours!
$5 Cover
Saturday, October 8
10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Absolutely Dance Party w/ DJ Kris Moon
The Badlander
208 Ryman, Missoula, Montana
A veteran DJ of 30 years, Kris Moon has been rocking dance floors in Missoula for half his career. After a move to Seattle in the late nineties, Kris established himself as a versatile DJ with impeccable taste.
He helped to shape the legendary electro-debauched Robo.trash night and elevate Laptop Battles to global recognition. Also ordering vinyl for Zion’s Gate Records and playing weekends at The Ballroom.
Missoula welcomed Kris in 2008, where he began working at Earcandy Records and playing every Saturday night at The Badlander. 15 years later and his residency continues on, providing a diverse selection of music to discerning fans every weekend.
SUNDAY, October 23
Sunday, October 23
Noon to 2:00 pm
Spooky Skate Family-Friendly Costume Party on Ice
Glacier Ice Rink at Missoula Fairgrounds
1101 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana
Enjoy a family-friendly costume party on ice at the 10th annual Spooky Skate at Glacier Ice Rink! The skating session features an on-ice costume contest with prizes and skating to Halloween-themed music.
$9 Advance Passes
Purchase Passes HERE
Sunday, October 23
Noon – 9:00 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
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!
Sunday, October 23
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Pinball Tournament
OddPitch Brewing
1200 W. Kent, Suite #103, Missoula, Montana
No Entry Fee. Prizes for the Top Three Players including gift cards and merchandise.
All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to play. The pinball community is very welcoming and eager to teach newcomers how to play.
Top Five players will earn points in our ongoing, multi-month league. At the end of each league prizes are awarded to the top five players. Random participants will also have a chance to win prizes through a drawing. Check out our website to see our current lineup of ten machines.
Sunday, October 23
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Britt Arnesen
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Britt Arnesen is a Montana folk singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. She plays in the longtime Missoula band Pinegrass, and most recently with Strummingbird Vegabond. Britt is originally from Juneau, Alaska.
Sunday, October 23
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Laurie Berg
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, October 23
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Hard Hugs, Goosetooth and Soft X Moth
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana
Doors @ 7:00 pm
To purchase tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/hard-hugs…/
Hard Hugs is a synth-heavy, punk-rock-disco outfit from Helena, Montana. Drawing on their long history of songwriting and musicianship and wide variety of sonic influences, the band has created a sound that is at once focused, surprising, and original. With an aggressive groove and electronic textures, HH aims to create an experience that invites audiences to dance and shout along in communal catharsis. HH was recently featured on the Myrna Soundstage, the Myrna Loy Theater’s live music YouTube series, and are eager to perform live and in person around Montana and the Northwest.
Sunday, October 23
8:30 pm
Country Music Dance Party with DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Sunday Funday at the Sunrise Saloon and Casino! Karaoke on Missoula’s largest stage and dancing on our huge dance floor! The party starts at 8:30 pm! Bring your friends, & end the weekend right!
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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