Visual Art

7am-6pm Fri. Aug. 27

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

Business

7am-11pm Fri. Aug. 27

AETHER Apparel Pop-Up in Bozeman / Misco Mill, Aug 23-28

LA-based outerwear and adventure brand AETHER Apparel will be touching down in Bozeman next week to launch an exciting shopping experience. From August 23-28, the AETHERstream—a 34-foot Airstream PanAmerica that has been transformed into the…

Misco Mill Gallery 700 N. Wallace Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

9am-8pm Fri. Aug. 27

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

10-10:45am Fri. Aug. 27

Preschool Science Series

Join us each week for a shared story time, hands-on experiment in a related STEM topic, and take home craft. Mondays and Fridays at 10:00am and 11:00am, included with admission.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission

Age: Preschool

Visual Art

10am-5pm Fri. Aug. 27

Invisible Boundaries: Exploring Yellowstone’s Great Animal Migrations

Invisible Boundaries is a groundbreaking multimedia presentation using art, science, cartography and multimedia to delve into the challenges and triumphs of herds as they cross geographic, cultural, ecological, and political boundaries.

Livingston Depot Center 200 W. Park St., LIvingston

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-5pm Fri. Aug. 27

Rails Across the Rockies: A Century of People and Places

Rails Across the Rockies, introduces visitors to the railroads' key role in the growth of the American West and modern Montana, including the Northern Pacific and Yellowstone National Park, track construction, telegraphy, wrecks, and more.

Livingston Depot Center 200 W. Park St., LIvingston

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

10am-5pm Fri. Aug. 27

Film in Montana: Moviemaking under the Big Sky

The natural beauty of Montana, and the Livingston/Park County area in particular, have made it a natural draw for filmmakers since the earliest days of even the silent movies.

Livingston Depot Center 200 W. Park St., LIvingston

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

Family

10am-5pm Fri. Aug. 27

The Livingston Depot in History and Architecture

Besides being a lively hub of visitors passing back and forth to Yellowstone, the Depot was an unusually elaborate piece of architecture.

Livingston Depot Center 200 W. Park St., LIvingston

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

Education

11-11:45am Fri. Aug. 27

Preschool Science Series

Join us each week for a shared story time, hands-on experiment in a related STEM topic, and take home craft. Mondays and Fridays at 10:00am and 11:00am, included with admission.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission

Age: Preschool

Family

noon-12:45pm Fri. Aug. 27

IVF and Infertility Support Group

A safe space to share your infertility story. This event is hosted by Dr. Rhianna Weaver of Big Sky Fertility and Wellness. The event is free, but an R.S.V.P is required. You can go to https://www.ouryogafamily.com/ to sign up.

Our Yoga 407 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 27

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

Kids

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 27

Happy Feet Soccer

It’s not just about books it’s about being together again as a community.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Education

1pm Fri. Aug. 27

Business and Pleasure: Bozeman's Historic Red-Light District

A tour through Bozeman’s historic demi-monde to learn about the lives of the many women who made this district their home.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman

Cost: $12

Education

3-6pm Fri. Aug. 27

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

Kids

3pm Fri. Aug. 27

End of Summer Celebration of Readers

A free 406Cirque circus class and show featuring international talent from 4 different countries

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids

5-6pm Fri. Aug. 27

Bozeman's BBQ & Blues Night

A variety of the competition teams will be serving specialty foods, and the blues of Andre Floyd will set the mood for a great family event.

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Shopping

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 27

Best of 406 Marketplace

The Marketplace showcases local vendors selling unique items that are handmade, grown, created, built, or improved in the 406! GVM Parking Lot near Tire Rama.

Gallatin Valley Mall 2825 West Main St., Bozeman

Age: all ages

Food & Drink

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 27

2021 Montana Pitmaster Classic

A finger lickin’, mouthwaterin’, family friendly good time + a great community event to benefit & support the Gallatin Valley YMCA.

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Music

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 27

Peter King

Join us for Live Music at the Sac Bar.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 27

10 Gallery Art Walk

Come join local artists at Livingstons newest fine art gallery for the 3rd art walk. 5pm-8pm

10 Gallery 223 S. Main st, livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 27

10 Gallery Artwalk

New Fine Art gallery featuring local artists. Landscape, wildlife, contemporary oils; fused glass art, pine needle basketry, wood sculptures, colorful fish wall art, pottery and jewelry. Stroll, sip, and meet the artists!

10 Gallery 223 S Main st, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 27

Emma and the Ledge

Live music while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 27

Friday Night Jazz

Live local Jazz.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: All ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 27

Open Mic

From poetry to music and dance to magic tricks, all forms of expression are welcome! Voluntary donations will be collected to benefit the Wildland Firefighter Federation https://wffoundation.org/

Steep Mountain Tea House 402 E. Main St. Ste.1, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

7pm Fri. Aug. 27

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in a walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman

Cost: $12

Sport

7pm Fri. Aug. 27

Gallatin Speedway Races

The racetrack heats up every Friday night.

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Cost: $20 13 & up; Kids 12 & under free

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 27

Pinky and the Floyd “Back to School Block Party”

For the 4th time the front parking lot of Bridger Brewing will be transformed into a full stage with a dynamic light show and huge sound!

Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 27

Lily Ball 2021

A celebration of Thrive Programs to raise the critical funds we need to serve families and children in the Gallatin Valley and beyond. Last year the need for our programming was more essential than ever.

Bodhi Farms 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $150

Nightlife

8-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 27

A Night of Comedy with Reena Calm

A Night of Stand Up Comedy with nationally touring comedian, Reena Calm! Hosted by John Nelson, with Ryan Arizmendi & Featuring Danielle Rovira.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

8pm Fri. Aug. 27

Sam Platts and the Plainsmen

One of the most authentic 5 piece country bands you’ll ever see! Every Friday this summer.

Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $5