Sport

Thu. May. 18

MT Special Olympics State Games

The Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games provide competition in seven sports to approx. 1,000 athletes.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Education

10:15-11am Thu. May. 18

Babies & Books

In addition to stories, there will be songs and activities for your baby.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 0-3

Words

10:15-11:15am Thu. May. 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

Visual Art

11am-5pm Thu. May. 18

BAM Sacred Roots Exhibit

Sacred Roots explores the scientific, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of flora in art.

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

1-2:30pm Thu. May. 18

Homeschool Science

Engage with the science, art and math all around us in this drop-off program. Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $210 per semester (14 weeks)

Age: Ages 8-13

Education

3-6pm Thu. May. 18

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Education

4-5:30pm Thu. May. 18

Garden Club

We will learn all about growing our own food.

Story Mill Community Center 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman

Cost: $56 city of Bozeman residents; $81 nonresidents

Age: 7 to 11 years

Education

4:30-5:30pm Thu. May. 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

Food & Drink

5-10pm Thu. May. 18

Thirsty Thursday

Help us create our signature drinks. Bar will be open from 5:00-10:00 Free Snacks.

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

Age: 21+

Nightlife

5:30-7:30pm Thu. May. 18

Trivia with Trivia Tom

Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

Bunkhouse Brewery - Four Corners 7715 Shedhorn Drive, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

History

6-7pm Thu. May. 18

Westgate Village: Bozeman’s First Shopping Center and Contribution to Mid-Century Architecture

Join us when Scott Carpenter will talk about the Westgate Village Shopping Center.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Recreation

6-9pm Thu. May. 18

Fly-Tying Night

Fly-tying night every Thursday. Bring your vise and beverages to tie some flies. The fly-tying table will be open at 6 pm, and we will stay open until 9 pm. This is a non-instructional, FREE event, and the shop will be open to purchase materials.

Bozeman Fly Supply 2621 W COLLEGE ST, Unit B, BOZEMAN

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

6:30-8:30pm Thu. May. 18

Great Science Bake-off Featuring Elle's Belles

Elle Fine, local baker extraordinaire, helps us understand why you want to get your chemistry right when it comes to baking. Come and compete in a science-y decorating contest!

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $25 per person

Age: 21+

Education

6:40pm Thu. May. 18

Pecha Kucha 39 RESCHEDULED

Sharing ideas with the community...Designers, inventors, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more! Rescheduled for this September.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $4-$7.50 + fees

Music

7-8pm Thu. May. 18

SHiNE DANCE FITNESS with Marissa

SHiNE brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Please visit https://bit.ly/SHiNE_RESERVE reserve your spot.

Montana Ballet Company 2304 N 7th Ave Suite C-3, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

7-8pm Thu. May. 18

Vintage Swing Social

The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend's awesome wine.

La Brasserie 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

7-10pm Thu. May. 18

Madeline Hawthorne

Live music while you soak! Featuring the local singer/songwriter Madeline Hawthorne.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

7pm Thu. May. 18

Bingo Night

Its a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner, and drinks!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Thu. May. 18

KGLT & Hop Lounge present Live DJ Night

Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink.

Hop Lounge 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman

Stage

7pm Thu. May. 18

Play: Almost Maine

Almost, Maine is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine.

Gallatin High School 4455 Annie St, Bozeman

Cost: $5 Students, $10 adults

Music

8-10pm Thu. May. 18

Live Music Hosted by Dustin Tucker

Dustin & friends playing tunes every Thursday.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

8-10pm Thu. May. 18

Thursday Night Out!

Thursday night Out is a perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows, this month including Now with Annie & Levin and our House teams.

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

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Thu. May. 18

Apollo Suns with Transcendental Express

Jam bands

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+