5:30-7:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

Nonfiction Writing Group

Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-7pm Tue. Apr. 16

From the Sky to the Ground: A Quest for Healthy Land and People

Montana State University Institute on Ecosystems presents Dr. Ruth DeFries of Columbia University for a Distinguished Lecture seminar. This event takes place on Tuesday, April 16 at Museum of the Rockies and is free and open to the public.

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Tue. Apr. 16

GNL Trivia

Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Tue. Apr. 16

Django Jazz

Join us for Jazz and Vintage Swing Dancing.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Tue. Apr. 16

Salman Rushdie in conversation with Suleika Jaouad

Random House and Country Bookshelf invite you to join an intimate conversation with Salman Rushdie and Suleika Jaouad. Each ticket includes a hardcover copy of Knife.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $35

6:30-7:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

Career Readiness With Tim Wilson

Learn everything you need to know about landing a job with Montana State University professor, Tim Wilson.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

MindSpace Meditation

Meditation for people 40 or younger. Currently studying Norman Fischer's book, Training in Compassion.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Age: 18-40

7pm Tue. Apr. 16

Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer series continues with economist George Haynes

Montana State University’s annual Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series continues Tuesday, April 16, with a presentation by George Haynes, an economist in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

8-10pm Tue. Apr. 16

Bone Dry Comedy Hour Open Mic

Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene. Jump in or just enjoy the laughs!

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

10:15-11:15am Wed. Apr. 17

Toddler & Preschooler Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers

1-2pm Wed. Apr. 17

Sensational Babies

Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 0 -18 months

1-2pm Wed. Apr. 17

Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Red-Light District

We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

The Extreme History Project 234 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $ 8-10

2-3:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Gianforte School of Computing Groundbreaking

Montana State University will break ground on a new building later this month that will house the Gianforte School of Computing and provide space for computing-related fields, including cybersecurity, film, photography and music technologies.

Norm Asbjornson Hall Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3pm Wed. Apr. 17

BPL Book Club

The Bozeman Public Library Book Club now meets twice a month! Come celebrate friends, fun, and fiction with us! Wednesday, April 17 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Gallatin Valley Mall 2825 West Main St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

4-5pm Wed. Apr. 17

Read with a Dog

Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-6pm Wed. Apr. 17

Fiber Arts

Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

5-11pm Wed. Apr. 17

Last Best Place Wednesdays

Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

5:45-8pm Wed. Apr. 17

Indy Sessions for April – IndepenDANCE Community Dance Project

Community dance sample classes offering adult dancers of all levels and interests an opportunity to try new forms dance with local instructors. April 17th Sessions: 5:45-6:45pm – Belly Dance w/Deenya , 7-8pm – Hip Hop w/ Colette Pengelly

Emergence Movement and Wellness Studio 521 E. Peach, Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: $5/class or $10/both

Age: 18+

6pm Wed. Apr. 17

Open Mic with the Bozeman Poetry Collective

Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-8pm Wed. Apr. 17

GNL Trivia Wednesday

Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. Apr. 17

Game Night Live Trivia

Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

6-9:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Open Mic Wednesdays

Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

The Bunkhouse Brewery 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

BPL Book Club

The Bozeman Public Library Book Club now meets twice a month! Come celebrate friends, fun, and fiction with us! Wednesday, April 17 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

7-9pm Wed. Apr. 17

Bingo

100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Age: 18+

7-9:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Tinworks Art: In Conversation - This House of Food: Stories from Montana Kitchens

Tinworks Art: In Conversation brings together artists, writers, scientists, and creative thinkers from various fields to discuss the topics of our time. Monthly from March through June.

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $12

7-11pm Wed. Apr. 17

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. See ya at THE JUMP every Wednesday!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

7-11pm Wed. Apr. 17

Old 97's

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Old 97’s for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $25-$40 (Adv.) $28 (DOS)

Age: All Ages

7pm Wed. Apr. 17

Live Music at Ponderosa Social Club

Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Wed. Apr. 17

Wine Pairing Dinner

5 courses. Hosted by Chef Sally and My Pour Decisions.

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

8-9pm Wed. Apr. 17

Fast & Loose Wednesday: Stand-Up With James Mwuara

James is a standup comedian and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s the son of German and Kenyan immigrants, which he agrees is weird and wrong. James talks about dating, cold sores, sex, politics, and everything in between.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

8-10pm Wed. Apr. 17

Jazz Night w/Eddie T

Live local music every Wednesday.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8pm-2am Wed. Apr. 17

Ladies Night

The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin' music provided by DJ Chedda.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $10 for guys

Age: 21+

9:30-10:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Fast & Loose Wednesdays: Giggles On The Gallatin

An open mic hosted by Owen Gifford! It is meant for local and traveling comics to test out new and old material in front of a late night crowd.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

10:15-11:15am Thu. Apr. 18

Baby Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: babies birth-35 months and their caregivers

noon-1pm Thu. Apr. 18

Thursday's Table

Every Thursday at 12:00 PM, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

12:15-1pm Thu. Apr. 18

Gyrokinesis

A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

3:30-4:30pm Thu. Apr. 18

LEGO Club

Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: kids ages 5-12

5-8pm Thu. Apr. 18

Sip and Shop

Shop local while you sip local! There will be a variety of pop-up shops from local businesses + cocktail specials.

Dry Hills Distillery 106 Village Center Lane, Four Corners

Age: 21+

5pm Thu. Apr. 18

Guest Bartender + music

The Bar welcomes Brien Johnson with Dry Hills Distillery as our guest bartender. Music TBD

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

Age: 21+

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 18

Singo

Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

Last Best Place Brewery 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 18

Drink and Draw with @artbywolves

Come create art! Free form workspace: supplies provided!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Thu. Apr. 18

Fly-tying Night

Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

Bozeman Fly Supply 2621 W College, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6:30pm Thu. Apr. 18

Ahn Trio & Antigoni Goni

Balkanophonia: Ahn Trio and Antigoni Goni explore together on the musical heritage of the Balkans with 3 New Commissioned works for this unique collaboration of classical guitar and piano trio.

Reynold's Recital Hall MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman

Cost: $10-35

7-8pm Thu. Apr. 18

Vintage Swing Social

Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

Blend 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman

7-9pm Thu. Apr. 18

Second Annual Duo Dash Tournament

What is the Duo Dash Tournament? Two-person improv teams submit to compete. Each team will create a unique and distinct form or show and the audience will decide who survives and who is cast aside.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $15, $5 for MSU Students

Age: 18+

7-10pm Thu. Apr. 18

Brian Kassay

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based loop-folk artist Brian Kassay.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

7pm Thu. Apr. 18

Bozeman Doc Series: 399: Queen of the Tetons

The film follows the life of the most famous bear in the world, Grizzly #399, as she attempts to raise an unusually large litter of four cubs to adulthood.

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $10 students, $12 adult

7pm Thu. Apr. 18

Columnist, author David Brooks to speak at Montana State

Brooks will meet about his latest book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen,” in which he contends that at the center of any healthy and thriving business, organization, community or nation is the crucial skill of being able to see and value other people.

MSU SUB (Strand Union Building) 280 Strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Open to the public

7pm Thu. Apr. 18

The Grey Dog Bar Karaoke

Karaoke at the Grey Dog Bar

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

8-10pm Thu. Apr. 18

Live Music

The Tune Up is host to live music multiple times per week.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover