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We can feel summer slip slidin’ away into fall, and it’ll be a weekend full of fun things to do! 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!

Explore the topic of “We The People: Protecting Freedom Of Expression, The Arts And Democracy” at Missoula Art Museum 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday.

Join to support Chris Kneib and his family in their fight against his Lymphoma Brain Cancer with a Fundraising Dinner & Event with live music by Tanner Laws Thursday 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm in the Home Arts Building at the Missoula Fairgrounds.

Experience the magic of Ireland in the heart of Missoula at the Fáilte Montana Irish Festival at Caras Park Friday from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The inaugural Whitefish Food & Wine Festival will launch over three days; Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15 in historic Downtown Whitefish, and at Haskill Creek Farms.

Enjoy supporting FVCC Foundation scholarships at the 17th annual Flathead Valley Community College Festival of Flavors with live music by Archertown at Wachholz College Center in Kalispell 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

The Timber Rattlers perform with Needle and Thread opening at Free Cycles in Missoula Friday at 7:00 pm.

A house concert hosted by John Parker with new bluegrass quintet Release the Squirrels is happening 7:00 pm Friday at Missoula’s Longstaff House.

The Benevolents perform live 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday the 13th at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.

Spruce Alley Sally plays live on the patio at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The Buckley Storms headline at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula on Friday the 13th with Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces opening the show at 9:00 pm.

Right after that, Saint of Soldiers opens a show at Sunrise Saloon and Casino in Missoula Friday at 9:00 pm, followed by Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces closing after their appearance earlier at Monk’s.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Last of the Nobodies for their Album Release Show with a free live performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula on Friday.

Western Montana’s farmers markets are in the home stretch for the summer season.  Missoula alone has five Saturday markets, and with the rest of the area bustling with fresh local markets every day of the week and weekend. Check out The MUG’s Guide to Summer Western Montana Farmers Markets and you can see ’em all any time on The MUG Events Calendar. We’re here to help!

Meet up for a fun-filled day of Griz tailgating, 5K, beer, and good vibes at Missoula’s Great Burn Brewing 10:30 am to Noon on Saturday.

It’s SponCon time! Sign up your builder team & attend the 20th Annual Spontaneous Construction from Noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday, with live after-party music 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm by Mudslide Charley, at Home ReSource in Missoula.

Get ready to ride on the right side at Draught Works’ 2nd Annual ‘Right Hand Drive’ Mini Auto Show from Noon to 5:00 pm Saturday.

Go Griz! University of Montana Griz Football vs Morehead State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium kicks off at 1:00 pm Saturday.

Multi award-winning traditional Irish music & dance group The Byrne Brothers, from Donegal, Ireland, currently taking the Irish American scene by storm, perform live 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday at Missoula’s Longstaff House.

Logjam Presents welcomes Mother Mother with Winnetka Bowling League for a live concert performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Saturday.

Tribute band Not.Greenday brings all your favorite Green Day pop punk hits to Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Trout Basket for a free live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula on Saturday.

Meet up with Women Bike Missoula at the XXXXs at the north end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula at 11:30 am Sunday to ride over to the City Cemetery for Stories and Stones, legends and history of Missoula’s past.

Meet your friends, families and neighbors outside at Sunday Streets Missoula in the University District from Noon to 4:00 pm Sunday on Sunday; this event closes the streets to vehicles and opens them up to people walking, rolling, & biking.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the String Orchestra of the Rockies with a special commemorative performance at 4:00 pm Sunday at UM Music Recital Hall.

Live Nation & Logjam Presents welcome Lainey Wilson on her Country’s Cool Again Tour with Jackson Dean and Zach Top to the UM Adams Center in Missoula at 7:00 pm Sunday.

There are at least 70 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of weekend activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.

Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area farmers markets. Take the family for a summertime hike. Get out on the mountain bike. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

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“September morn –
We danced until the night became a brand new day
Two lovers playing scenes From some romantic play
September morning still can make me feel that way.”
– September Morn / Neil Diamond

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Do you have a Western Montana event coming up that you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!

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THURSDAY, September 12

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FRIDAY, September 13

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SATURDAY, September 14

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SUNDAY, September 15

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Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to holidays and weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

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Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!

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