Weekend PICKS: Thursday, October 6th thru Sunday, October 9th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On October 6, 2022
This is the sweet spot for crisp blue sky autumn weather, folks – let’s make the most of it! 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.
We’re stoked about the Bike Ball (benefitting MTB Missoula) returning to Free Cycles (Friday) – with bike jousting! We’ve been waiting for the annual Community Grape Harvest at Ten Spoon – that’s happening Saturday. Anaconda’s Oktoberfest is Saturday, and not to be outdone, Philipsburg Brewing’s Oktoberfest runs all weekend Friday thru Sunday.
Farmers Markets season is winding down in Western Montana. It’ll be the last summer market for Polson (Friday). Visit them and the others still open – stock up on all the fantastic farm to your table produce while you can. For a complete list of our area markets, check out our comprehensive Western Montana Farmers Markets story on The MUG.
Big-name shows happening are Rodney Carrington (Thursday) at the Dennison Theater; Paula Poundstone (Friday) at The Wilma; and Thomas Rhett (Saturday) at Adams Center.
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!
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 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!
October is the month of
lost chances or lucky breaks.
The month of edgy time between seasons.
I still remember you. All the years
that have spun us forever deeper
into dizzy forgetting,
you still show up in October
like a wind, good for kites
and walks in the hills.
Leaning a bit into it,
into your uphill memory,
then walking steady and straight
on the easy way home;
and back to the comfort of books,
and the safety of candles
flickering near the darkening windows
keeping the reflections warm.
– steve s. saroff
THURSDAY, October 6
Thursday, October 6
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center
155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana
The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center. Come support your local producers, bakers & craft makers!
Thursday, October 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Caption Wilson Conspiracy
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
The modern synthesis. A contemporary approach to chamber jazz featuring originals, novel interpretations of standards and the current American songbook.
Thursday, October 6
5:30 pm
Sundog North
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Thursday, October 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula
Rattlesnake / New Wallman East Side Reroute
Missoula, Montana
The Wallman East Side reroute opened last week at Rattlesnake Canyon. It extends the Wallman ride by almost a mile and completely changes the lower half of the east side trail accessing new terrain with berms, roots, a bridge, and rocks! Sunset is at 7:08 pm, bring lights. Meet at the Main Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot.
Trailforks Route
TNR Wallman Clockwise
Have a good one!
Thursday, October 6
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 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana
“Hamiltown, Hamiltown! Hear ye, Hear ye! I love the beer, food and people here. I’ll be up in the corner watching you eat. I will quickly look away when you look up. But as soon as you focus in again on that sandwich….I’ll be right there with ya. I’m not sure this is the best promotional angle for this show, but I like to imagine this scenario awkwardly unfolding. Ok! See ya Thursday!” – Tom Catmull
Thursday, October 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Missoula YMCA: Here for Good Kickoff
Missoula Family YMCA
1101 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
You’re invited to the Y’s community celebration and kickoff party for the Here for Good capital campaign on Thursday, October 6.
Enjoy food trucks, sweet treats, music, and more—all while learning about exciting plans for your YMCA! This event is family-friendly and open to the public.
Contact Kate Rodriguez at [email protected] with questions.
Learn more at ymcahereforgood.com or https://www.ymcamissoula.org/…/ymca-community…
EVENT DETAILS:
– Held in the Commercial Building at the Missoula Fairgrounds
– Family-friendly and open to the public
– Sweet treats, no-host bar, music, food trucks, and more
Thursday, October 6
6:30 pm
Live Music with Ben and Caselli
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana
Thursday, October 6
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Higgins Ridge’ Film Premiere
The Wilma
131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
When a raging wildfire surrounded 20 smokejumpers on a remote Idaho ridge on Aug. 4, 1961, a skilled helicopter pilot from Missoula’s Johnson Flying Service set out to search for them. What transpired next is seared into the survivors’ memories. Montana PBS shares the story of brotherhood and persistence using interviews that are part of the oral history collection at the National Museum of Forest Service History.
Click here for more details and ticket information FREE for all ages
Thursday, October 6
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rodney Carrington
Dennison Theater
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades.
A platinum-recording artist, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. His last album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special.
Ages 16+ “MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY”
No one under the age of 14 allowed in the first 5 rows
$46.50 – $66.50 Tickets / $196.50 VIP Tickets
VIP Packages Available! Package includes:
-One seat in first two rows
-One VIP tour laminate
-Post-show meet and greet + photo op with Rodney Carrington
Thursday, October 6 – Saturday, October 8
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 6
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Big Richard
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, Montana
What began as an all-female festival collab quickly morphed into a serious passion project driven by sisterhood, harmony and humor……along with the shared desire to rage fiddle tunes and smash the patriarchy.
Big Richard is a neo-acoustic super group made up of four well established Colorado musicians: Bonnie Sims on mandolin (Bonnie & Taylor Sims/Everybody Loves An Outlaw/Bonnie & the Clydes), Joy Adams on cello (Nathaniel Rateliff/Darol Anger/Half Pelican), Emma Rose on bass + guitar (Sound of Honey/Daniel Rodriguez/Whippoorwill) and Eve Panning on fiddle (Lonesome Days).
Formed in late 2021, the band gained immediate notoriety for their charismatic stage presence and their vocal/instrumental prowess. After selling out all of their club shows Big Richard quickly started confirming festival appearances across America.
$25 Suggested Donation
Thursday, October 6
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 6
7:00 pm
Jazz-Esque
The Old Post
103 W Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 6
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 6
Doors 7:00 pm // Open Mic 7:30 pm
MAMA Open Mic
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Free & Open to All
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 October 6 for MAMA Open Mic, happening monthly in 2022.
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/.
Thursday is Trivia (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Karaoke (8:30 pm to 12 Midnight) at Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, October 6
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
Thursday, October 6
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursty Ear Thursday – Margi Cates
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
$5 Cover added to all tabs after music begins at 8:00 pm.
She spent the last five years in New Orleans, getting educated on groove and working up her own songs.
Thursday, October 6
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Saloon
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 6
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Missoula’s HomeGrown Stand Up Comedy-Open Mic
Union Club Bar
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Come Celebrate The Beauty of Thursday Comedy! 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 minutes of stage time, intermediates (people who have done stand-up at least 4 times) will get 4-5 minutes, and headliner/veterans/features will get 4-5 minutes. Performers who bring notes on stage only get 3 minutes.
Sign-up closes at 8:45 pm.
Thursday, October 6
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
FRIDAY, October 7
Friday, October 7
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
11 3rd Avenue West, Polson, Montana
The last Friday Polson Farmers Market Cooperative for 2022
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Music by Jake Swank & Artwork with Jodi Monahan
FINN
100 Madison St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Friday Hamilton
Hamilton Downtown Association
Hamilton, Montana
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Home Resource First Friday
Missoula Public Library
455 East Main St, Missoula, Montana
It’s time to check out the results of the Spontaneous Construction (SponCon) event from Home ReSource. These works were created from items otherwise headed to the land fill. Check all this art and more at the library over the next few weeks and join us this Friday evening, October 7 for a special First Friday SponCon Reception on the 4th floor.
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday with Enigmatic Erratica
Betty V Vintage
104 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Betty V Vintage is so excited to present artist @enigmatic.erratica and her ultra groovy paintings!
Jolene is a multimedia artist currently experimenting with acrylic paints on wood and canvas. She can be found on Instagram @enigmatic_erratica
Be sure to join us October 7th from 5:00 – 8:00ish for some beverages and First Friday!
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gallery Opening: ‘Zigzagging All Over the Place’ – Works by Ziggy Stillman
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
Gallery Opening on First Friday, October 7, 5-8 PM
In the Youth Gallery through the end of October
Ziggy Stillman is a prolific 7-year-old multimedia artist and a frequent ZACC camper.
In Ziggy’s words:
“I love making art. I create lots of different kinds of art, like sculpture, painting, and paper mache. I use primary colors and also make my own colors. When I’m working on an art piece, I get lost in it and just can’t stop. It’s as if time doesn’t exist. I make realistic and abstract art. When I make realistic art, I listen to the world around me to get ideas. I hear something that someone says or see something that someone does, and then I want to create it in my own way. When I make abstract work, my hands just take over my whole body and I just start creating. I don’t really have a set goal, I just love the act of making art until it feels complete.”
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
8th Annual Missoula Monster Project
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
For more information visit: https://www.zootownarts.org/…/missoula-monster-project…
Every school year, the Zootown Arts Community Center works in collaboration with the MCPS Fine Arts Department to produce the Missoula Monster Project, one of our most beloved annual events. Originally conceived by nine year-old Asa Smetanka, the Missoula Monster Project is always a collaboration between school children and adult artists. Kindergartners draw a monster from their incredible imaginations, and adult artists recreate these monsters in their own medium. This year kindergarten classes from Chief Charlo, Lowell, and Franklin schools have created original monster drawings for artists to reimagine.
The ZACC bar will be open and folks will be able to purchase beverages for their enjoyment during the event. Monsters will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis – so arrive early to snag your favorite! The 8th Annual Missoula Monster Project will remain on display in our Main Gallery through the month of October, so feel free to stop by and see the show after the opening if you prefer a more private experience.
For those who are far away and can’t come to the ZACC for our in-person opening, don’t fret – the 8th Annual Missoula Monster Project will also be shoppable online! All youth and adult monsters will be viewable through a link on our website following the in-person opening. Some of the monsters will have been purchased by the time our online monster shop is live (as parents of youth artists always have first dibs), but many will still be available. We have a goal this year to FIND A HOME FOR EVERY MONSTER, so feel free to share the virtual gallery far and wide!
Check back the week of October 9 through October 15 for a link to the 2022 Missoula Monster Project Virtual Gallery. Monsters will be available to take home beginning November 1.
Friday, October 7 – Sunday, October 9
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Oktoberfest 2022
Philipsburg Brewing Company
101 W Broadway St, Philipsburg, Montana
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
First Friday Party feat. North Fork Crossing
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Three amazing local artists will be displaying their work all month long. Kelsey Wickwire, Erryn McNeill, and Shelton Fitzgerald will have a wide variety of work on display including Western themes, Earthy vibes, and handmade, traditional bows and arrows.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: North Fork Crossing is coming over from Bozeman to reunite with some Missoula roots! This quartet can rock a Bluegrass/Jamgrass set with the best of them. Featuring bass, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar, there are enough strings to get your head a’bobbin’ and up and out of your seat.
Friday, October 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Party Under the Peace Sign
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center
519 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
Sponcon art from Home ReSource
Live music from Pennies 4 a Piece
De-escalation safety marshal training with Western MT DSA from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Climate Storytelling with Families for a Livable Climate
Voter registration with League of Women Voters
A Celebration of Agile Solar & Mr. T Construction
Friday, October 7
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Billy Angel & Craig Davey
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 7
6:00 pm
The Absent Wilson Conspiracy
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 7
6:00 pm
Brio Beer Mile
Old Sawmill District
945 Wyoming St, Suite 120, Missoula, Montana
Running is more fun with beer, so join us Friday, October 7th, at 6:00 pm in Old Sawmill District for our 3rd annual Beer Mile with brews from Draught Works! Challenge your friends and bring your kiddos for the 100M Root Beer Float Dash. This is a family-friendly event!
Drink, Run, Repeat. It’s that simple; drink 1 can of My Ruca Beer, run, jog or walk 0.25 miles and repeat 4 times individually, or grab your friends for a 4 x 4 relay team. The fastest Beer Mile runner wins bragging rights for an entire year!
Our event will be fully chip-timed, located at Old Sawmill District, 945 Wyoming Street. We’ll have an MC, music, Mexican Moose food truck, beer or non-alcoholic beverages, a kids-friendly corner, and prizes! What else better do you have to do on a Friday night? Don’t forget the Kid’s Root Beer Float Dash, a 100 Meter Dash!
Pricing:
Individual Runner: $35
Relay Team of Four: $68 ($17 per person)
Kids Dash: $5 per child
Tickets www.briofitnessmissoula.com/beermile
Prizes will be given to the 1st place finishers in the individual and 4×4 categories.
Friday, October 7
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Highlander Beer
200 International Dr, Missoula, Montana
Blues Shadows is a blues quartet based in Missoula, MT. We focus on traditional Chicago and Delta blues in the styles of Muddy Waters, Albert King, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, BB King with other great artists as well.
For more details https://www.facebook.com/blueshadowsmt
Friday, October 7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Luke Dowler
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, October 7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nick Crawford
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 6
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
MTB Missoula’s annual Bike Ball
Free Cycles
732 S. 1st Street W., Missoula, Montana
Join your mountain biking friends and family at MTB Missoula’s annual Bike Ball autumn fundraiser party from 6:30 pm to 10:30 at Free Cycles Missoula.
Musical performance by The Partygoers.
Lots of great raffle prizes and drawing the winner of the Transition Dream Build give-away.
Bike jousting? Yes, the bike mounted joust tournament is BACK!
$20 Admission includes Dinner from Five on Black catering, drinks from Big Sky Brewing and Western Cider
Save time at the door; purchase your Advance Tickets HERE
Friday, October 7
7:00 pm
Kelly Diane
Max’s Market
125 Village Lane, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, October 7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Joe Procita
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Ave E, Suite D, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 7
Doors 7:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm
The ISCSM Presents ‘Things That Go Bump In The Night’ Halloween Drag Show
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 Suggested Donation // 18+
To purchase tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/the-imperial…/
The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana (ISCSM) works to educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, while promoting social tolerance through the production and enactment of drag performance. The ISCSM works to eliminate the historical oppression of LGBTQIA+ individuals through expansion of the boundaries of sex, gender, and sexual orientation. They create a safe and welcoming environment through the production of events which explore multiple gender expressions in a fun and educational atmosphere. This October ISCSM presents a SPOOKTACULAR evening with ‘Things That Go Bump In The Night’ Halloween Drag Show! Celebrate fall with your favorite performers, and a few new ones, as they DRAG you through an evening of mishaps, monsters, and mayhem!
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Friday, October 7
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The Gravy Ladles
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St, Missoula, Montana
The Gravy Ladles – serving up a slice of Americana music with a homegrown feel. Twins Sky (vox, guitar) and Kevin (vox, djembe, ukulele) join Alia (vox, saxophone, fiddle, ukulele) to bring soaring three part harmonies and a mix of instrumentation to heartfelt originals and some fun covers.
Friday, October 7
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Paula Poundstone
The Wilma Theater
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.
$25 – $35 Advance Tickets (+ applicable fees)
Friday, October 7 & Saturday, October 8
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tickle My Fancy V
Monk’s Bar Missoula
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 7
9:00 pm
Death Metal
Dark Horse Saloon
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
21+ $8 at the door
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm
Karaoke with DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm
Country Rock Karaoke hosted by DJ Hecka
Dark Horse Saloon
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Black Cherry
Mavericks Road House Casino
7254 US Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Josh Farmer Band
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 7
9:00 pm
Drew Landry
Remington Bar and Casino
130 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Drew Landry is a songwriter & filmmaker from South Louisiana who resides in the Blackfeet Nation. His upcoming album, Exiles was recorded at Dockside Studio with legendary players during the pandemic. Aside from serving as an Extension Agent at Blackfeet Community College, Landry’s new band, The North Country Ramblers are booking shows this Summer in support of the new album.
Friday, October 7
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Tommy Edwards Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the door
SATURDAY, October 8
Saturday, October 8
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers Market
100 Railroad Street East, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Community Grape Harvest
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Come pick some grapes! Everyone is invited and welcome to join the annual Community Grape Harvest at Ten Spoon Winery + Vineyard. We’ll have wood-fired pizza for lunch; bring along your own scissors or clippers for trimming the grapes from the vine.
Saturday, October 8
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Corner of Higgins & Pine, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kalispell Farmers Market
Flathead Community College
777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Stevensville Scarecrow Festival
Stevensville, Montana
9:00 am – 9:00 pm: Scarecrow viewing and voting – 1st St. to 5th St. & Cut-Off Road Bike Path
Straw Maze at Active Care (212 Main St.)
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Farmers Market – 3rd & Main
10:00 am – 8 pm: Extreme Carved Pumpkin Contest – Trapper Creek Coffee Courtyard, 308 Main Street
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Wagon Rides – 3rd & Church
2:00 pm: Announce Extreme Pumpkin Carving Winners – Trapper Creek Coffee Courtyard
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Brewfest – E. 3rd and Church, Rocky Mountain Bank parking lot, 220 Main Street
Saturday, October 8
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 8
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall Foliage
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Celebrate fall as you layer a mosaic of leaves on a vibrant blue background. This mixed media art activity combines the shapes and colors of fall foliage into a brilliant collage, with the finishing touch of glitter glue to make it sparkle!
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 406-363-3338
Saturday, October 8
1:00 pm
Harvest Festival & Pie Sale
The O’Hara Commons & Sustainability Center
111 S 4th St, Hamilton, Montana
We pair our pie sale fundraiser with a membership drive. To make it more of a community event this year we will have:
• Pie Sale ~ 60 stunning pies, including fruit pies, sweet pies & savory pies
• Pie Auction ~ Super special pies bundled with an exquisite auction item
• Pies by the slice ~ How about with a scoop of Spacehound’s delicious ice cream
• Montana CiderWorks will be pouring traditional ciders & KettleHouse Brewing will be pouring a seasonal brew
• O’Hara will be pressing cider from Old Blue Moon Orchard apples…bring your own container
• Live music with Night Blooming Jasmine
Saturday, October 8
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Anaconda Oktoberfest
Friendship Park
402 East Commercial Avenue, Anaconda, Montana
Beer will begin flowing at 2:00 pm at Friendship Park located East of Copper Village.
$20 to enter the Brewfest. This will get you a mug and two beer tickets! Food will be provided by Copper Village. The food is located inside with a craft vendor fair.
Saturday, October 8
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Winnie Brave
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 8
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, October 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Basses Covered
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Texas Tom
Turner Farms
3515 S 3rd St. West, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John Montoya
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana
Saturday, October 8
6:00 pm
Mary Place and Blue Moon
Blacksmith Brewing Company
114 Main St, Stevensville, Montana
Mary Place vocal, piano and bass. Mikel Greathouse vocal and guitar. Andy Huppert vocal and drums
Saturday, October 8
Doors 5:30 pm // Show 6:00 pm
Fubuki Daiko
Westside Theater
1200 Shakespeare St Ste. #2, Missoula, Montana
Fubuki Daiko reinvents traditional Japanese drumming with their eclectic and energetic performances that are part martial arts athleticism, part meditation, and all rhythm. For over twenty years, they have performed at festivals, concert halls, and schools across North America. Collaborations with a wide range of groups including the Winnipeg Singers, Moses Mayes Family Funk Band, the Northern Plains Ballet, and Ron Paley’s Big Band, have continued to fuel their pursuit of excellence and innovation in this ancient art form.
The core members of the group each have over 25 years of taiko experience and received their formative training from the founder of North American Taiko, Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka. After performing at Carnegie Hall with the San Francisco Taiko Dojo and leaving with Tanaka’s blessing, they relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba where they expanded into the current professional touring ensemble. The group’s self-titled CD received a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Instrumental Recording.
Tickets info: General Admission Day-of $20 – Senior/Student: $12.00 – Kids 12 and under, FREE
Saturday, October 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Draught Works
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
6:00 pm
Ben and Caselli
The Shoe
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana
Saturday, October 8
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wolf and the Moons
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
7:00 pm
Divide: The Montana Jazz Project
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
Supported by the National Endowment of the Arts and the Montana Arts Council, Divide: The Montana Jazz Project brings world class jazz to cities and towns throughout Montana. The tour consists of Loren Stillman on saxophones, Bob Bowman on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. Weaving together melody and improvisation, the three players are internationally-acclaimed musicians who combine jazz tradition with spontaneous arrangement. While jazz can take many forms, there is no substitute for live collaboration. Divide brings original music as live performance to Montanans across the state.
For more information visit: www.lorenstillman.com
Saturday, October 8
Gates 5:30 pm // Show 7:30 pm
Battle of the States Team Bullriding
Majestic Valley Indoor Arena
3630 US-93 N., Kalispell, Montana
We will have 8 states with their top 4 bullriders coming to represent their State in this unique Team Competition. This all takes place at the Majestic Valley Indoor Arena October 8 at 7:30pm, gates open at 5:30pm. It is going to be exciting and electric!
Saturday October 8, 2022, at the Majestic Valley Indoor Arena.
GET YOUR TICKETS www.cctkts.com
Saturday, October 8
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Brett Jameson
The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant
650 E. 3rd Street, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, October 8
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Thomas Rhett
Adams Center
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
third avenue
The Silver Spur
13891 Hwy 2, Troy, Montana
Saturday, October 8
8:00 pm
Aaron Woodall Live in Missoula
Ole Beck VFW Post 209
245 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
Bone Dry Comedy Presents: Aaron Woodall Live in Missoula
We are excited to present Aaron Woodall Live in Missoula, Montana! Just under a year ago we saw him perform live for the first time and had to bring him to the rest of Montana. Aaron Woodall is a comedian you don’t want to miss.
From the once-popular podcast The Mormon and The Methhead, Aaron Woodall is a charming and affable has-been. Named one of Conan O’Brien’s Comics To Watch at the New York City Comedy Festival in 2018, he’s done absolutely nothing of note since. Once an exciting young comic with potential, he is now a withered and broken man just one pandemic later. His aptly-named 2020 album WOODALLALONE debuted at #1 on Aaron’s Venmo Feed, and is available now on Bandcamp. More of his jokes and yet-unfulfilled promise can be seen on Amazon Prime, Dry Bar Comedy, and the Boise Army Navy Store’s website (this is true, apparently).
Tickets General Admission – $20 online ($25 at the door)
Saturday, October 8
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Strummingbird Vegabound
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tommy Edwards Band
Dew Drop Inn
10759 Hwy 2, Coram, Montana
Saturday, October 8
8:00 pm
Dueling Pianos with Doug Olson & Josh Farmer
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Parts & Labor
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Highway 93, Florence, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 pm
October Milonga
Westside Theater
1200 Shakespeare St, Missoula, Montana
Come Tango this Saturday, October 8th
at the Westside Theatre. YAY!
Dance from 9:00 pm – midnight
Note: there will be no beginning class beforehand, due to the Taiko performance. (See above) The dance starts at 9:00. (Come early and help setup if you would enjoy helping!)
$10 or $8 for students
Saturday, October 9
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana
DJ Nite Wolf hosts Saturday Night Karaoke at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar starting at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, October 8
9:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Salsa 406
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 8
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Josh Cleveland Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
For all the details, check out this Facebook page
Saturday, October 8
10:00 pm – 2:00 am
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 9
Sunday, October 9
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pattee Canyon Hill Climb
204 Takima Drive, Missoula, Montana
No amount of colds, COVIDs, youth soccer matches, strife, or alcoholism can stop this year’s hill climb from happening. Let’s f’n goooo!!!
Take pics and use the #R1K hashtag in your Instagram or post in the FB event discussion for chances at killer prizes that are 100% real. Think panache, speed, slow, style, beers consumed, hardboiled eggs eaten, worst bike, lantern rouge, whatever the eff I feel like giving prizes for.
JOIN THE STRAVA CLUB, AS THAT IS THE ONLY WE CAN KEEP TRACK OF TIMES (LINK BELOW).
Have fun and remember to veer left at the top of the climb!!!
Below are the basics:
We will use Strava to collect times over a nine hour period and TRUST YOU to follow The Rulez:
1. The Route: https://www.strava.com/segments/8291691. This link is the race course, but we ask that you start from Takima Drive with your front wheel beside the sewer grate near the stop sign, then take a right onto Pattee. This is a small safety thing. Start your ride when there is no uphill traffic, please.
2. No rolling starts. Clip in at the aforementioned spot on Takima and give ‘er heck.
3. No drafting. If we find out about you drafting, it will be hella embarrassing for you and your family, trust me. If you do decide to ride the course with a crew (yes!), please space yourselves about one minute apart.
4. You get one chance. No multiple runs. If you end up riding up again for some reason, we will use your first run time, or just take the right into the parking lot so Strava won’t record the Pattee Canyon Hill Climb (PCHC) course segment.
5. Join the Strava club as this is how we will keep track of you and know that you are taking part in the Pattee Creek Hill Climb (PCHC): https://www.strava.com/clubs/552437
Be careful, be smart, and blow your f’n lungs out! It’s gonna be a beauty.
Sunday, October 9
12:00 pm – 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 9
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 3 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 9
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bruce Carlson with Ron Meissner
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Bruce Carlson, a veteran of both the Austin and Missoula music scenes, brings to the table a variety of original songs, interesting covers of material by friends and influencers, and 50+ years of musical experience. Highlights of which are the recording of his song “Montana Backroads” by Nanci Griffith on her first album, “There’s a Light Beyond These Woods”. Appearing with or opening for the likes of Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, and Townes Van Zandt, and playing with the Missoula band, the Federico Brothers.
Bruce will be joined by INCREDIBLE local musician Ron Meissner.
Sunday, October 9
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Irish Music Session
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Free to attend and play in an open forum for Irish music. Collaborate and jam with other Irish musicians!
Sunday, October 9
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Stick and String
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, October 9
9:00 pm
Country Music Dance Party with DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
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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