Visual Art

7am-6pm Thu. Aug. 12

Dress Like a Cowboy Group Art Show

August 4-31 2021 — A rootin tootin posse of local artists present a colorful, humorous and family-appropriate exhibit of works that gently poke fun at our penchant for wrapping ourselves in the trappings of the Montana Myth.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

8:30am-4pm Thu. Aug. 12

LEGO® Camp

Snapology provides hands on STEAM learning using LEGO® bricks.

Montana State University , Bozeman

Cost: $169/$299

Age: 7-14

Kids

9am-8pm Thu. Aug. 12

Trike, Bike & Skate - Kids Chalk Race Track

Open Daily Monday through Friday (July 5 through August 31). Fun chalk race track in a blocked/coned-off are of the Pilgrim Parking lot. Designed for kids 12 and under. Engaging routes with creative byways and stops.

Pilgrim Church 2118 S. 3rd Avenue (South of the Corner of Willson & Kagy), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Designed for Youth (12 and under)

Education

10am-noon Thu. Aug. 12

Gallatin Conservation District - Summer Stewards

Summer Stewards is an outdoor learning adventure that is FREE and FUN for all ages! We make learning about conservation exciting through interactive hands-on games and activities, topics change weekly.

Education and Outreach Center 123 S. Broadway Street (Next to the Garden Cafe), Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Age: Target age 4th - 6th grade but all ages are welcome

Kids

noon-1pm Thu. Aug. 12

Kids’ Summer Lunch Program

HRDC’s Kids’ Summer Lunch provides important access to nutritious meals while offering a safe, supervised location where kids and teens can stay active and spend time with their friends.

Various Locations see listing for details

Cost: FREE

Words

12:10-1:10pm Thu. Aug. 12

Gallatin Valley Toastmasters weekly meeting

Gallatin Valley Toastmasters consists of community members working toward personal and professional development in a warm and supportive environment.

Love INC conference room, upper level 141 Discovery Drive, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Nightlife

1pm-1am Thu. Aug. 12

Live Poker

1-2 No Limit Hold'em. Buyin: $20 min, no max. FREE $20 with buyin before 4pm, players receive $10 towards food between 5-9. *Drink Specials while playing. Join us for a unique wild west Montana experience!

Cat's Paw 721 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $$

Age: 21+

Education

2-3pm Thu. Aug. 12

Virtual Bike Maintenance: Let's Talk Tires

Certified Bike Technician Dean Whipple is back, and he's going to walk you through the steps of how to fix a flat - on both tubed and tubeless tires.

Online

Cost: FREE

Stage

2-4pm Thu. Aug. 12

Verge Summer Teen Theater Production

Verge Teen Theater is an institution in Bozeman. It is simply the best experience your teen could have to help them feel seen, heard, appreciated and embraced for exactly who they are. This class culminates in a devised theater performance.

The Story Mansion 811 S. Willson, Bozeman

Cost: $200 or pay what you can afford

Age: 12-18

Education

3-6pm Thu. Aug. 12

Open Lab at MSC

All things tech at your child's fingertips: 3D Printing, machine take-apart, robotics, laser cutting, and more! All activities are supervised by our incredibly helpful educators.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission or membership

Age: Drop off for ages 9+. Ages 6+ when accompanied by an adult

Food & Drink

4-6pm Thu. Aug. 12

MSU Towne's Harvest Farm Stand

We offer certified Organic vegetables grown by MSU students every Thursday from 4-6pm from July 15th - October 7th, 2021.

MSU Horticulture Farm Barn 2730 West Garfield St, Bozeman

Food & Drink

4-7pm Thu. Aug. 12

Belgrade Community Market

A Local Farmer's Market. Homemade, Handmade, and Homegrown in Our Hometown.

Lewis and Clark Park 205 E. Main St, Belgrade

Visual Art

5-7pm Thu. Aug. 12

David Frederick Riley Show

David Frederick Riley is a Western oil painter based out of Park City, Utah. He will be showcasing his new artwork at Montana Trails Gallery. He has had great success in the local area and hopes to excite more people with his new art on the 12th!

Montana Trails Gallery 7 West Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

5pm Thu. Aug. 12

Rockin’ the Rivers

Montana’s Home-Grown Ultimate Die-hard Rockfest is happening this August at The Bridge near Three Forks, MT.

The Bridge 1865 Highway 2 , Cardwell

Cost: $250

Kids

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 12

Pursuit Church Vacation Bible School

Come be a detective with Pursuit Church at vacation Bible school. Geared for kids ages 5-11.

Gallatin Heights Neighborhood Gallatin Heights Dr, Bozeman, MT

Cost: FREE

Age: 5-11

Music

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 12

Music on Main 2021

Music on Main will be located on Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Black Ave. The fun will last from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 22 through August 12. 

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Music

7-9pm Thu. Aug. 12

Jesse Atkins

Live local music.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: All ages

Music

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 12

Jacob Rountree (Duo)

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based Jacob Rountree.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Thu. Aug. 12

American Aquarium

w/Matt Strauhn and the Hoot Owls

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: $20

Age: All ages

Music

7:15-10:30pm Thu. Aug. 12

Music in the Mountains: Dammit Lauren

The Arts Council of Big Sky will once again bring Music in the Mountains, a great place to enjoy the outside sunshine every Thursday from June 3rd- September 9th while listening to local and touring artists.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

8-10pm Thu. Aug. 12

Rich Hall

A Montana favorite, Rich Hall is renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick-fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $20

Music

9-11pm Thu. Aug. 12

The Id of Adrian

Live local music

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+