Education

7am-2pm Fri. Jul. 7

International Bison Conference

An opportunity to learn first-hand about raising, marketing and cooking with bison.

MT Smokehouse 50 Big Sky Resort Road, Big Sky

Dance

8:15-9:15am Fri. Jul. 7

406 Creatives: Designing Dance

Karen Smith, a dance instructor at the Montana Ballet Company Academy, will share her insights creating an Adaptive Dance Program for students with Down syndrome.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fitness

9am-noon Fri. Jul. 7

Pickleball

An Active Aging event.

Southside Tennis Courts 5th Ave. and College St.

Age: 55+

Education

10-11am Fri. Jul. 7

Family Matters: Bozeman's Historic African American Community Historic Walking Tour

Join us on a historic walking tour through Bozeman's historic African American neighborhood and learn about this significant historic community.

Beall Recreation Center 415 N. Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: $10, $7 for seniors and students

Age: All Ages

Kids

noon-5pm Fri. Jul. 7

Kids Adventure Games

The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, environmental awareness and fun.

MT Smokehouse 50 Big Sky Resort Road, Big Sky

Words

1-2pm Fri. Jul. 7

Book Signing with Master Sommelier Richard Betts

Meet this year’s Wine & Culinary Classic Master Sommelier and New York Times Bestselling author.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Music

5pm Fri. Jul. 7

The Montana Folk Festival

One of the northwest's largest free outdoor music festivals. Runs July 7-9, 2017.

Butte, Montana (venues change, check website)

Cost: FREE

Food & Drink

5pm Fri. Jul. 7

Yard Olympics Art Show

Join for a night of fine art, live music, awards, yard games and a photo booth!

The Foundry 16 S. Tracy, Bozeman

Food & Drink

5:30-8:30pm Fri. Jul. 7

Claudia Williams

Claudia from Montana Rose, live music while you dine.

Kountry Korner Cafe 81820 Gallatin Road, Bozeman

Age: all ages

Food & Drink

6-8pm Fri. Jul. 7

Quantum Split

Live music.

Wild Joe's Coffee Spot 18 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Music

6-8pm Fri. Jul. 7

The Matchsellers

Live music from Kansas City bluegrass duo

406 Brewing 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Food & Drink

6pm Fri. Jul. 7

Montana Manouche

Live gypsy jazz music.

Education

7-9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Norman & Kathie Fischer introduce Zen & Yogacara

An introduction to the profound teachings of the Yogacara school of Buddhism and how we can use them in our everyday lives led by two of the premier Zen teachers in the US.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Cost: Suggested $15 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds

Music

7pm Fri. Jul. 7

Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs

Live music.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $11 (at Cactus Records)

Music

7pm Fri. Jul. 7

Shea Stewart

Live hill country blues and americana music.

Norris Hot Springs Rr 84, Norris

Movies

7:30pm Fri. Jul. 7

Cowboy Classics

4th Annual Summer Wester Series.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: Pass to all 13 movies for $54.50

Sport

7:35pm Fri. Jul. 7

Gallatin Speedway Races

"Where the valley heats up" races every Friday night.

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Cost: $10 adult, $8 junior/senior, kids 12 & under free

Stage

8-9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Don't Close Your Eyes: Live Radio Theatre

DCYE presents a brand-new, one-hour play each week in the style of old-time radio with live performers, musicians, and all-analog sound effects!

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $12 General Admission; $10 for Students, Seniors, and Military

Age: All Ages

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Scooter Brown Band

Live music.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Under the Bleachers

Live music.

Percie’s Poolside Grille 20 Miles South of Livingston, Pray

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Solidarity Service

Live music.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Porch Party

Live music by The Dirt Farmers

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Food & Drink

9pm Fri. Jul. 7

Comstock Lode

Live music.

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Music

9pm-1am Fri. Jul. 7

Hogan and Moss and the Old Weird America

Scorch folk: Original songs with old souls, the Carter Family canon, Appalachian trad, Delta soul, Gypsy swing and gospel blues, passion, speed and drive.

Eagles Lodge 316 East Main Street, Bozeman