Music

7:30-10am Fri. Oct. 7

Kate & The AlleyKats - MSU Booster Breakfast Music (Homecoming)

Kate & The AlleyKats are Bozeman most versatile dance band playinng music in varied genres (Country, R&B, Americana, and more) and dance styles (Swing, Two Step, Cha Chas, Fox Trots, Waltzes).

Montana State University - Sub Ballroom Montana State University, Bozeman

Sport

8am-11pm Fri. Oct. 7

Blue & Gold Friday

We know that Blue & Gold runs through your veins. Let's see your best Blue & Gold attire for Homecoming.

Cost: FREE

Education

10-11am Fri. Oct. 7

Sensational Babies

Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby or toddler through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3 ½.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission/membership

Age: Newborns to age 3 ½

Visual Art

10am-5pm Fri. Oct. 7

Artists' Gallery 30 Year Anniversary

Offering a wide variety of ART (functional and decorative) made by LOCAL artisans. Come shop, support and celebrate the 30 years that the Artists' Gallery has been in business. While your visiting - check out the other galleries and have some pizza.

Artists' Gallery inside of the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture 111 S. Grand Ave. Suite 106, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 7

Big Kid STEAM Play: Felt Masks

Visit the Children's Room anytime during our open hours to design and fabricate your own felt mask.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 5-11 and their caregivers

Education

10:15-11am Fri. Oct. 7

Preschool Storytime

Songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 3-5

Education

10:15-11am Fri. Oct. 7

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 3-5

Words

1-2pm Fri. Oct. 7

Learn about the Urban Transportation District Petition

HRDC is hosting several public meetings to offer more information about their effort to create an Urban Transportation District (UTD).

Belgrade Senior Center 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Food & Drink

3-5pm Fri. Oct. 7

Greek Alumni Happy Hour

Start your weekend early by joining our Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Happy Hour!

Rockin' R Bar 211 E. Main St, Bozeman

Education

3-6pm Fri. Oct. 7

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Words

3:30-5:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Books & Boba

Discuss books, comics, games, and fandoms, or just debate which boba tea flavor is best.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: 15% off with library card

Age: youth ages 12-18

Food & Drink

4-6pm Fri. Oct. 7

Alumni Friday

Stop in during alumni happy hour and receive 1 free drink. All MSU alumni are eligible.

Rockin' R Bar 211 E. Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Food & Drink

4-10pm Fri. Oct. 7

Shine's 3rd Anniversary Party

Come, celebrate our 3rd anniversary. Beer specials, raffles, fires on the patio… It’ll be a great time!

Shine Beer Sanctuary 451 East Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sport

6-7pm Fri. Oct. 7

MSU Homecoming Pep Rally

Join coaches, players, the band and the Homecoming Ambassador candidates and get pumped up for the big game!

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Stage

6-7:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! The perfect end of the week activity. Grab your office mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main Alley Entrance, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Kids

6-8:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Science Night In

Limited to 15 spots, pizza included.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $25 per kid

Age: Kids 4-11

Movies

6:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Where the Crawdads Sing

The ASMSU Procrastinator Theater is a student-operated movie theater located in the Student Union Building (SUB) bringing you new and throwback films at low prices - $2 everyday!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

Nightlife

7-9pm Fri. Oct. 7

Game Night Live Trivia

The games you love in your favorite places! Free Trivia at Bar IX!

Bar IX 311 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Education

7-9pm Fri. Oct. 7

Developing Courage, Purpose and Balance When Life Gets Hard

When overwhelmed, it is easy to slip into fear, complacency, and despair. Dave Smith offers a range of meditative practices to help us cultivate our innate qualities of courage, purpose, and balance in order to develop a healthier life.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: Sliding Scale: $10-$40; full scholarships available

Food & Drink

7-9pm Fri. Oct. 7

World Language Initiative Montana Fundraiser

After you enjoy the MSU Pep Rally downtown, head over to Farmer's Daughters Cafe as they and Vino per Tutti host an evening to benefit World Language Initiative Montana!

The Farmer’s Daughters Cafe and Eatery 510 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $45

Sport

7pm Fri. Oct. 7

Gallatin Varsity Football vs Belgrade

Go Raptors

Van Winkle Stadium 205 N 11th Ave, Bozeman

Stage

7:30-9pm Fri. Oct. 7

The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp

Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside" is a taut, 2-character mystery-thriller. Featuring Cara Wilder and Corey Renfree, the play runs Sept 30-Oct 9. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 16+

Stage

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Nervous Theatre presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Nervous Theatre remounts their acclaimed, immersive production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle at The Ellen Theatre. A multitude of colorful characters are played by only four actors in this epic theatrical event.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: 22.25

Age: All Ages

Music

7:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Thomas Rhett

Rhett has won eight Academy of Country Music awards, including Entertainer of the Year, and two Country Music Association awards, among other honors.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $50-100

Sport

7:30pm Fri. Oct. 7

Bozeman Icedogs vs. Helena Bighorns

Home game hockey.

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Cost: $10 adult, $8 student/senior, $5 youth 6-17, FREE 5 and under

Music

8-10pm Fri. Oct. 7

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

8-10pm Fri. Oct. 7

Friday Night Stand-Up with Aaron Woodall

Join us for an evening of stand-up comedy, headlined by Aaron Woodall, as seen on FOX, Hulu, and VidAngel! Featuring Rena Thiel.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main Alley Entrance, Bozeman

Cost: $17 online, $20 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

8pm Fri. Oct. 7

Counting Coup

Americana, Blues

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Music

9pm Fri. Oct. 7

MOTH w/ Bubba Fett

Electrothunderfunk quartet MOTH has been rocking audiences in Southwest Montana since 2010 with synth-heavy grooves and jams that will keep you moving!

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Age: 21+

Movies

9pm Fri. Oct. 7

Shrek

The ASMSU Procrastinator Theater is a student-operated movie theater located in the Student Union Building (SUB) bringing you new and throwback films at low prices - $2 everyday!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

Stage

10-11pm Fri. Oct. 7

The Late Show

Come check out our Late Show Stand-up! New Comics. New Material + Surprise Guests!

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main Alley Entrance, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: 21+