Words

10:15-11:15am Fri. Aug. 16

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

Education

11am-1pm Fri. Aug. 16

MSU Community Cat Walk 2024

MSU President Cruzado, Champ, the MSU Spirit of the West Marching Band, MSU Spirit Squad, and other MSU representatives and community members will make their way down Main Street to create some “Bobcat Buzz”.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Education

noon-1:15pm Fri. Aug. 16

Summer Learning on the Go - at MSU Family Housing @ Paisley Park

Explore hands-on learning and play, especially for kids ages 3-11.

MSU Family Housing, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 3-11

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Aug. 16

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. 16

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

Education

3-4:30pm Fri. Aug. 16

Summer Learning on the Go - at Elk Grove

Explore hands-on learning and play, especially for kids ages 3-11.

Elk Grove Park, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 3-11

Music

4-10pm Fri. Aug. 16

Alpenglow Festival

Alpenglow Festival is returning with an all country line up of your favorite local artists and national country stars. Featuring the Montana Made Village, Brewfest and carnival games for all ages!

Aspen Crossing (Outside Ponderosa Social Club) 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: Early Bird GA $30, VIP $60

Age: All Ages

Music

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 16

Mathias

Live music.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 16

Drink and Draw with @artbywolves

Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 16

Bar IX Trivia

Undercover geniuses can try their hand at this spot's trivia questions.

Bar IX 311 E Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 16

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Visual Art

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 16

Paint & Sip in Three Forks - The Grand Tetons

Paint along at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks! We’ll bring everything you need to paint the Grand Tetons. This is a beginner paint & sip and no experience is required! Buy your ticket online to save your seat & arrive 10 minutes early to get settled.

Bridger Brewing 75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks

Cost: $47

Stage

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 16

Every Brilliant Thing with Hugh Burroughs in association with Suffer Out Loud and MSU Active Minds

Every Brilliant Thing. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.“Heart-wrenching, hilarious. One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see."

MSU Strand Union Ballroom MSU Campus Bozeman Strand Union Building, Bozeman

Cost: $15 students, $20 General

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 16

Bozeman Poetry Open Mic

This is where you can say what you mean and mean what you say, without small impressionable ears listening.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 16

Beach Bear Radio Presents: Idaho Green w/ Hibernator & Hair Machine

Idaho Green: Voice cracks and jumping jacks from Huntley Project, Montana since 2008. Based in Brooklyn since 2015. The rednecks don't like us 'cause they think we're art kids, the art kids don't like us 'cause they think we're rednecks.

Covellite Theatre 215 W Broadway St, Butte

Cost: $10 ADV | $15 DOS

Age: All Ages

Leisure

7:35pm Fri. Aug. 16

Gallatin Speedway Races

Gallatin Speedway holds races through mid-September. Friday night races start at 7:35 p.m. Just minutes from Bozeman, Montana, off I-90.

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Cost: Adults $15 · Junior (13-17) $13 · Senior (65+) $13 · Kids 12 & under FREE · Pit Pass $30

Nightlife

8-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 16

Public Skate

Join us every Friday, this summer, from 8:00 - 9:30pm for Public Skate!

Ice Barn 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 entry/$5 skates

Music

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 16

Taylor Burlage Band

MT's sweetheart, Taylor Burlage, has been rocking stages all across the west, including Under The Big Sky! He is hailed as one of the states up-and-coming Americana acts to watch out for. Catch them before they get too famous!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 16

Gary Small and The Coyote Brothers

The Coyote' Bros are a diverse band with three Native American Music Awards including: Songwriter of the Year, Best Male Artist and Best Rock Album.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 16

Jacob Rountree

Live local music for your pleasure.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Nightlife

9pm Fri. Aug. 16

Ponderosa Bar Trivia

Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 16

Sean Devine Rock Quartet

Rock, Songwriter

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

11pm Fri. Aug. 16

Late Night Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for the late night version of our Happy Hour Open Mic! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Stick around for a drink & some laughs. Sign up for 4-5 minute sets at the door!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+