Bozeman Magazine

7am-10pm Fri. Sep. 8

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the 4th Annual Fairy Village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses created by talented Montana artists. Bumblewood Thicket is free, self guided, and open to all.

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9-9:30am Fri. Sep. 8

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall virtually on select Fridays to learn about one of the museum’s fantastic fossil specimens. Bring your curiosity and ask questions via Zoom.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10-11am Fri. Sep. 8

Little Learners

This new interactive museum program engages toddlers and their caregivers through interactive shared reading, singing and movement activities, and exploratory sensory experiences. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages: 1 – 3

Words

10:15-11:15am Fri. Sep. 8

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

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Sep. 8

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

1-2pm Fri. Sep. 8

Sensational Babies

Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 0 -18 months

3-6pm Fri. Sep. 8

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Kids

3:45-5pm Fri. Sep. 8

Rec Mobile

Easy access to recreation for ALL children.

Valley West Park Clifden and Cascade Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

4-6pm Fri. Sep. 8

OLLI Fall 2023 Reception

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Montana State University Fall 2023 Reception.

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ 2118 S. 3rd Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Free and open to the public

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

4-7pm Fri. Sep. 8

Sip & Shop

Visit the Best of 406 Marketplace for a Maker's Event with special deals from your favorite vendor and tasting from several food vendors.

Gallatin Valley Mall 2825 West Main St., Bozeman

4-8pm Fri. Sep. 8

Artists' Gallery & Galleria Hall Summer Art Walk

Start your Art Walk stroll at the Emerson's - Galleria Hall. The Artists' Gallery has 17+ artists/members - each creating 1 of a kind art. Have a glass of wine and shop for that special someone, while supporting 1 of Bozeman's best galleries&artists.

Artists' Gallery in the Emerson Cultural Center for Arts 111 South Grand Ave.Suite 106 (in Galleria Hall), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4:30-7:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Gale Arvanites Exhibition Opening at Aunt Dofe's Gallery

Aunt Dofe's Gallery is thrilled to present emerging artist Gale Arvanites. Exhibition runs from September 8 - October 8, 2023.

Aunt Dofe's Gallery 102 Main Street, Willow Creek

5-6:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Last Best Comedy Improv Show!

Improv from around the world to your door! Lineup: Mockumentary Now, Pickle Plate, Basement Doctor, and Orange Tuxedo

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

Cost: $12

Age: 18+

5-7pm Fri. Sep. 8

“Himalaya” art exhibit- opening night- Bozeman Art Museum

“Himalaya” is a celebration of traditional and contemporary artwork from the Himalayan mountains region. The exhibit will be on display from September 8 through December 15. BAM is open 11:00 to 5:00 Tuesday through Saturday.

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

Cost: FREE

Fundraiser

5:30-10pm Fri. Sep. 8

Warrior Taste Fest

Many veterans will be dealing with the effects of their service for the rest of their lives. Our support should be no less enduring. Join us for Warrior Taste Fest — the most exciting way to give back to veterans.

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Cost: $50-$200

Age: 21+

6-7:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Rialto Stand-Up Show: Fresh Face Showcase!

The Fresh Face Fest Showcase features great comics from all over the world! Discover your new favorite funny person before they get famous!

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 21+

6-8pm Fri. Sep. 8

Art Walk

Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

6-8pm Fri. Sep. 8

Artist Reception | George Kalantzes Photography

Join us for an opening artist reception to meet the artist, sip some wine, and shop for your next Montana art piece for your wall. Last downtown Bozeman Art Walk of the summer!

ERA Landmark Real Estate 8 E. Main St., Bozeman

6-8pm Fri. Sep. 8

Mountain Trails Gallery Art Walk - Featuring Amy Lay

We will be showcasing new works from the renowned painter Amy Lay. We look forward to meeting you and connecting with the greater Bozeman community!

Mountain Trails Gallery 303 E Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Friday Night Jazz

Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Movies

6:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Asteroid City

MSU's Procrastinator Theater offers affordable entertainment!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

7-7:45pm Fri. Sep. 8

Last Best Comedy Improv Show! Flo'rado & Boys of Autumn

Improv, from around the world to your door! Lineup: Flo'rado - Los Angeles, CA cast: Peter Fluet, Annie O'Connor & Chris Alvarado Boys of Autumn - Elk Rapids, MI cast: Paul Brittain, Rex Graff & Levin O'Connor ‍

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

Cost: $12

Age: 18+

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Sep. 8

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

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

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

7-8:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Last Best Comedy Improv: Festival Ensemble, Wisenheimer, Brother Husbands, & Magical Lying Hour

Improv from around the world to your door! Lineup: Festival Ensemble - Planet Earth Wisenheimer - Des Moines, IA Brother Husbands - Los Angeles, CA Magical Lying Hour - Houston, TX ‍

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

Sport

7-8:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Monster Trucks Most Wanted

Prepare to be amazed by 2 hours of Monster Truck and Motocross excitement.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $35

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 8

Live Music on the Rooftop

Live local music every Friday this summer.

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 8

Open Door Theatre's Auditions for Blithe Spirit

We are looking for actors/actresses for a variety and parts and skill levels. Want to return to the stage, try acting for the first time, or be behind the scenes for a production? Please stop by on September 7th & 8th

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman 325 N 25th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 8

710 Ashbury

A 4-piece band from Helena, Montana committed to preserving the legacy of the Grateful Dead.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $20 advance - $25 day of show and fees

7pm Fri. Sep. 8

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

8pm Fri. Sep. 8

Last Best Comedy Fest

Last Best Comedy Fest is a festival dedicated to showcasing some of the best comedy talent in the world. Held in Bozeman, Montana, Last Best Comedy Fest brings together comedians and performers from across the country for five days of laughs!

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

Cost: Ticket prices vary by venue and show

Age: 18+

8-9:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Rialto Improv Show!

Improv from around the world to your door! Stay tuned for our special Notorious BOZ guest!

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 21+

8-10pm Fri. Sep. 8

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8-10pm Fri. Sep. 8

Live From the Divide Stand-Up Show!

Stand-up, from around the world to your door! Featuring: Eli Wilz Sam Selby Hunter Lloyd Jen Kuhle CH Lee Olivia Witt.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $12

Age: 18+

8pm Fri. Sep. 8

MSU Debut Outdoor Concert

Featuring The Brook & The Bluff, doors open at 7 p.m.

Romney Oval - MSU

8pm Fri. Sep. 8

The Dead Yellers

Local Country Rock

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

8:30-10pm Fri. Sep. 8

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

9pm Fri. Sep. 8

Lost Ox w/ The Scurry

Lost Ox brings funky instrumental jams from Portland OR straight to your face this September at the Filling Station along with The Scurry, a new project from Arterial Drive front man Drew McDowell.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

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

Age: 21+

9-10:30pm Fri. Sep. 8

Last Best Comedy Stand-Up Show: Josh Johnson & Friends!

Josh Johnson and Friends, Logan Nielsen & Mandal, started at New York Comedy Club when the brilliant and captivating Josh Johnson invited his funniest friends!

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

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

Movies

9pm Fri. Sep. 8

Moonrise Kingdom

MSU's Procrastinator Theater offers affordable entertainment!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

9pm Fri. Sep. 8

Stormgrass Band

Stormgrass features Jeff Peterson on guitar & vocals.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+