Music

Fri. Aug. 25

Montana State Fiddle Contest

Junior and Adult Picking Divisions, Twin Fiddle Contest, Gamblers Division, Entertainment Division, Accompanist and Oldest & Youngest Awards.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Education

Fri. Aug. 25

Code Girls United Program Registration

Registration is now open for Code Girls United's FREE after school program for girls in grades 4-8! Girls learn computer science, coding and business skills in this exciting program in which they become self-confident problem solvers.

Gianforte School of Computing 357 Barnard Hall P.O. Box 173880 Montana State University Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Girls Grades 4-8

Kids

8am-10pm Fri. Aug. 25

Kids Trike, Bike & Skate Chalk Race Track (Pilgrim Church Parking Lot)

Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love. Ends Sept 30.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

9am-3pm Fri. Aug. 25

Catapalooza! 

Get to know some of the opportunities to engage in and around campus, meet student clubs and organizations, and see the community surrounding MSU.

MSU Bozeman - multiple locations

Cost: FREE

Shopping

10am-7pm Fri. Aug. 25

Summer Escape Sales Event

SAVE HUGE on Travel Trailers, Fifthwheels, Motorhomes, Toy Haulers, Fishing Boats, Deck Boats, Pontoons & MORE!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

10:15-11:15am Fri. Aug. 25

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 ages 3-5 and their caregivers

Music

noon Fri. Aug. 25

Prairie Palooza

Our first of many annual Prairie Paloozas! Come join friends and family for a good ole Montana get-together out at the HORSE PRAIRIE STAGE STOP! Our lineup includes new and upcoming Montana acts with surprise guests.

Horse Prairie Stage Stop 11800 Hwy 324, Dillon

Cost: $77 online

Age: All Ages

Kids

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 25

Kids Summer Lunch Program

HRDC's summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18 and under

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Aug. 25

Bozeman Gold Club

A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

First Security Bank 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

1-2pm Fri. Aug. 25

Teen Summer Learning: Friday Survival Skills

Gather at the library to learn new skills for everyday life... or just in case of future dystopias, sci-fi cyberpunk realities or apocalypses.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 12-18

Education

3-6pm Fri. Aug. 25

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Music

4-10pm Fri. Aug. 25

Wild Wisdom Wellness Retreat

Wild Wisdom Wellness 2 Day Retreat with Music, Dance, Yoga, Breathwork, Sound Bowls, Mediation.

Bodhi Farms 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $295

Age: All Ages

Music

4pm Fri. Aug. 25

Alpenglow Festival

In its second year, Alpenglow is a celebration of community, featuring world-class talent. Create cherished memories with friends while relaxing to fantastic music underneath the evening glow.

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: $20-$75

Stage

5-6pm Fri. Aug. 25

Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Grab your office mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 4:30pm.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Food & Drink

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 25

Montana Pitmaster Classic

August 25: 5PM-8PM Come for live music and delicious BBQ from over 20 vendors with proceeds benefiting the Gallatin Valley YMCA! August 26: 10AM-4PM - Sample competition BBQ and join classes from our BBQ reps and stay to see the Grand Champion!

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Nightlife

5-10pm Fri. Aug. 25

Summer Roller Skate Nights

As always this is a safe space. Dress in whatever makes you happy! Rentals available.

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Cost: $5

Education

6-9pm Fri. Aug. 25

5th Annual Evening in Science Gala

A Gala to celebrate science engagement and education this summer.

Peak Ski Company Showroom 245 Quail Run Road, Bozeman

Cost: $45-700

Music

6pm Fri. Aug. 25

Live Music

Every Friday - Live Music

Wells Fargo Steak House 303 W Wallace St., Virginia City

Cost: no cover

Music

6pm Fri. Aug. 25

Little Jane & The Pistol Whips

An Americana/Country band out of Southwest Montana with relatable original music written by Ashly J Holland that touches your heart and gets your toes-a-tapping. Legion Youth Baseball Fundraiser Event

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Movies

6:30pm Fri. Aug. 25

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

MSU's Procrastinator Theater offers affordable entertainment!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

Stage

7-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 25

Signature Stand-Up with Matt Knudsen

Actor and comedian who can be seen co-starring with Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sean Penn and more. His comedy has been featured on Conan, The Late Late Show, & Dry Bar to name just a few!

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

Cost: $20 online, $25 at the door

Age: 18+

Stage

7-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 25

Empty Space Company Presents: Red by John Logan

RED is a searing portrait of an ambitious and vulnerable artist trying to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Ultimately RED examines the complexities of being human in both its joy and its sorrow.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: Pay What You Wish Tickets

Age: Ages 13+ for profanity

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 25

Live Music on the Rooftop

Live local music every Friday this summer.

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 25

Dusk at Disco! Fools Gold

Ennis' own Fools Gold band.

Discovery Ellingsen Park, Virginia City

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 25

Play: RED

Ultimately Red examines the complexities of being human in both its joy and its sorrow, as we as a global community grapple with what it means to be alive.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: Pay What You Wish, $25 suggested

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 25

Futurebirds + Friend Dog

Rock juggernauts

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $30 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW and fees

Stage

8pm Fri. Aug. 25

Brewery Follies

The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-829-2969 ext. 3

Virginia City Opera House 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City

Music

8pm Fri. Aug. 25

Band of Drifters

Honky Tonk, Country Folk. Legion Youth Baseball Fundraiser Event

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Education

8:30pm Fri. Aug. 25

Bat program and guided walk

Educators with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will introduce various bat species found in Montana and the ecological role they play.

Missouri Headwaters State Park Trident Road, Three Forks

Music

8:45pm Fri. Aug. 25

Not Sure Productions present: DMVU

Music by DMVU, Hoodlum, SEDA, Monstera, Funkshui.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $20 adv, $25 DOS

Age: 21+

Stage

9-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 25

Signature Stand-Up with Matt Knudsen

Actor and comedian who can be seen co-starring with Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sean Penn and more. His comedy has been featured on Conan, The Late Late Show, & Dry Bar to name just a few!

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

Cost: $20 online, $25 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 25

Montana Gazette Band

Montana's finest boot stompin’ old-school country music.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 25

The Dead Yellers

Local live music.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Movies

9pm Fri. Aug. 25

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

MSU's Procrastinator Theater offers affordable entertainment!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2