Visual Art

Sat. Aug. 3

Plein Air Montana Exhibition and Sale

See plain air painters capture the beauty of Montana. Enjoy our historic downtown, shopping, dining, social gatherings, and buyer events.

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

Fitness

7:15-9:30am Sat. Aug. 3

Sweet Pea Run

The Sweet Pea Run 5K/10K is a great community event hosted by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers and is one of the oldest running races in Bozeman.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: $22

Kids

9:30am Sat. Aug. 3

Sweet Pea Parade

Including the 3rd annual DOG Parade.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Music

10am-7pm Sat. Aug. 3

SLAM Festival

SLAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and art education in the state in a manner that enriches and involves the community.

Bogart Park 325 South Church, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Music

10am-10:30pm Sat. Aug. 3

47th Annual Sweet Pea Festival

The Sweet Pea Festival is an annual three-day festival of the arts in Bozeman, Montana.

Lindley Park 626 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $30 weekend pass

Words

10:15-11am Sat. Aug. 3

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Visual Art

10:30am-noon Sat. Aug. 3

Saturday Family Workshop Wild Clay Whistles

Learn all about wild Montana clay, our geologic history, and sound while creating clay whistles with artist Ned Bardsley. Inspired by 2024 The Lay of the Land exhibition artists Lucy Raven, Robbie Wing, and Wills Brewer.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Nightlife

noon-6pm Sat. Aug. 3

Poker Tournament

Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

The Cat's Paw 721 N. 7th, Bozeman

Cost: $80

Age: 18+

Education

1-5pm Sat. Aug. 3

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum

Open house and tour of historic one-room schoolhouse in rural Gallatin County, Montana. Information about the contextual history of Gallatin Gateway included in the tour.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE, although donations will be gratefully accepted

Age: All Ages

Education

2-3pm Sat. Aug. 3

Teen RPG Rendezvous

Explore role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Monster of the Week, Honey Heist, and more! Join a single two-hour adventure or begin your own campaign.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Music

5-8pm Sat. Aug. 3

Brian Kassay

Live music.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

6pm Sat. Aug. 3

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Bozeman Children's Theatre's first High School Musical Production with 11 students!!

The Baxter Hotel 105 W. Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $25

Music

6:30pm Sat. Aug. 3

Bridger Creek Boys

Live, local bluegrass music while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Stage

7-8:30pm Sat. Aug. 3

Unscripted Saturdays

Anything can happen when you don’t have a script. Every week a rotation of teams and performers from the Last Best Comedy community will create original, one-of-a-kind shows just for you! All you have to do is show up and laugh.

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

7-10pm Sat. Aug. 3

James Salestrom

Nashville's James Salestrom, has been rocking stages all around the world for over a decade. His immense talent cannot be overstated and you won't want to miss his heartfelt originals and raucous crowd-pleasing covers alike! He is simply a delight.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Sat. Aug. 3

Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons 20th Anniversary

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary run of Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons annual run in Virginia City, Montana!

Discovery Ellingsen Park, Virginia City

Cost: 3 day pass $100

Age: all ages

Music

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 3

Creed Fisher The Stars & Stripes Tour

This concert promises to be a memorable night filled with raw tunes and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with the spirit of country music. Local up and coming artist Buffalo Burrows will kick off the show with his unique vocals and modern post-western sound.

Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $30-165

Age: 18+

Music

8-10pm Sat. Aug. 3

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 3

Hannah Juanita

Hannah Juanita's debut record ‘Hardliner’ established her reputation as a full-hearted, free-spirited, and irresistibly genuine honky tonk angel.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $35

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Sat. Aug. 3

Montana Mardi Gras

Join us to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Montana Style), music and 1st line procession around town led by Trumpets!

Bale Of Hay Saloon 344 W. Wallace St , Virginia City

Age: 21+

Music

8pm-12:30am Sat. Aug. 3

Western Roots Country Dancing

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

9pm Sat. Aug. 3

Gary Small

A versatile musician who plays blues, Latin, reggae and rockabilly with equal authority.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

9-10:30pm Sat. Aug. 3

ULTIMATE Ultimate Comedy Challenge

Part beauty pageant, part SNL audition, part Last Comic Standing, the Ultimate Comedy Challenge is a weekly battleground for Montana comedians. This week, our winners from past challenges square off for the ULTIMATE Ultimate Comedy Challenge!

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

9-11pm Sat. Aug. 3

Big Sky City Lights

Live local music for your pleasure.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Education

9pm Sat. Aug. 3

Beyond the Big Sky Public Observing Nights

For three weekends this summer, gaze at the wonders of the universe using the largest telescope in Montana!

Montana Learning Center 7653 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena

Cost: $25/Adult & $15/child

Age: 12+

Music

9pm Sat. Aug. 3

Morelock, Kupfer & Fields

Old Time music.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

10pm Sat. Aug. 3

Saturday Night Fever

Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: $5

Age: 21+