Education

Fri. Feb. 28

The Bozeman Splitfest

Whether you're a beginner who hasn't hit the skin track yet, an intermediate looking to meet new splitboard partners, an advanced rider who wants to try the latest gear, or a veteran just looking to hang out and swap stories, there is something for everyone at the Bozeman Splitfest!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Education

Fri. Feb. 28

Montana Wilderness School Spring Auction

Join MWS for our annual Spring Auction! This event brings together our incredible donors and community partners as we raise funds to improve and expand youth wilderness access in Montana. Bid on amazing prizes while supporting Montana youth.

www.givebutter.com/mwsspring

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

8:30am-5pm Fri. Feb. 28

Emerging Leadership Development Training

A 1 and 1/2 day program that through a highly interactive and engaging process. Build relationships and networks with other emerging leaders in your area. Receive real-time coaching from leadership and development experts to support your individual growth and development.

AC Hotel 110 N. Tracy, Bozeman

Cost: $650/Person (Discounts available for Non-Profit Employees/Groups of 3 or more from a single organization))

Age: Recommended for Early and Mid-Career

Education

9-9:30am Fri. Feb. 28

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Love fossils? Join Ashley Hall on Zoom most Fridays to explore fascinating specimens, meet paleontologists, and uncover the story of life on Earth. Bring your questions!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

9-10am Fri. Feb. 28

Montana State’s Regional AMA Conference: Keynote speaker Bennie F. Johnson

The Regional AMA Conference will have a sports marketing panel featuring MSU Athletic Director Leon Castello, who led Montana State to the Big Sky Conference Presidents’ Cup for excellence in athletics and academics, and an outdoor industry marketing panel featuring Tanner Sutton, founder of Free Fly Apparel which had $6 million in sales in 2024.

Norm Asbjornson Hall Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: open to the public

Education

9am-4pm Fri. Feb. 28

Managing with a Coach Approach

People management is some of the most rewarding and demanding work we will tackle in our careers. During this course, we will break down essential management principles and equip you with practical tools to navigate real-world management challenges.

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center located 2310 University Way, Building 2, Bozeman

Cost: $400

Education

10-11am Fri. Feb. 28

Little Learners (Ages 1-3)

Join our fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their caregivers, featuring shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: (Ages 1-3)

Words

10:15-11:15am Fri. Feb. 28

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

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Feb. 28

Qigong

Learn Qigong

Belgrade School District's Quaw Gym 312 N Weaver Street, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Education

1-2pm Fri. Feb. 28

Sensational Babies (0-18 months)

Explore exciting sensory awareness activities specifically designed for newborns. Engage with your baby through interactive shared readings, singing, movement, and exploration experiences.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: (0-18 months)

Stage

5-6:30pm Fri. Feb. 28

Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic! 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 5.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

5-8pm Fri. Feb. 28

Jakob Nye

Local live music while you dine.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Words

6-7pm Fri. Feb. 28

Kid Gloves and Brass Knuckles: The Life of Nancy Cooper Russell

1900s, Nancy Cooper Russell was a woman ahead of her time. A self-taught business woman with the ability to take charge, Nancy helped Charles M. Russell become the highest paid living artist of his time

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Words

6-8pm Fri. Feb. 28

Lonely Hearts Poetry Slam

Poets will prepare 3 poems under 4 minutes each about love/ heartbreak of any kind (does not have to be about romantic love).

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Visual Art

6-8pm Fri. Feb. 28

Edd Enders Art Exhibit

Enjoy 23 original oil paintings in the Emerson Lobby and upstairs in the Weaver Room by Montana native, Edd Enders who studied at MSU Bozeman. Artists Reception 2/28 from 6-8 pm with an artist's talk at 7 pm. Exhibit up through April.

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Feb. 28

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Education

7-8:30pm Fri. Feb. 28

Practicing with the Hindrances

We face so many challenges in our lives. Yet, it is with our own good selves where we have some agency and possibility for growth and healing. Join Zen priest Karen DeCotis to explore inventive countermeasures to help us with these challenges.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: Price variable-Sliding scale

Stage

7-8:30pm Fri. Feb. 28

Good Ole Texas Comedy Jam

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs at the Good Ole Texas Comedy Jam, live in Bozeman, Montana! Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is a comedy event you won't want to miss!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

7-11pm Fri. Feb. 28

Railroad Earth

Elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, rock, country, jazz, Celtic and other Americana influences.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $30 - $50 (ADV) $35 (DOS)

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

7pm Fri. Feb. 28

A Week of Gold: Oscar-nominated International and Shorts Film Festivlaal

Presenting a kaleidoscope of various cultural perspectives, emotional depths, and bold storytelling, these 8 Oscar-nominated International and Shorts programs offer audiences a rare opportunity to engage with global cinema on the silver screen.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $9.75-$75 (plus fees)

Music

7pm Fri. Feb. 28

NORTH FORK CROSSING Band w/ Chad Okrusch

NORTH FORK CROSSING Band w/ Chad Okrusch -Live Bluegrass Music Entertainment at The Covellite Playing original fiddle tunes, high-paced exploratory bluegrass, and ballads focused on songwriting and precision.

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: $15 ADV | $20 DOS

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Fri. Feb. 28

OBJECT

Object will be bringing you the brownest experience possible with classics from every era of Ween, from the sweetest and softest ballads to the most raucous and abrasive hitters that you wouldn’t want your parents (or kids) to hear.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $15 at DOOR only

Age: 21+

Music

8-11pm Fri. Feb. 28

Band of Drifters

Montana legends, The Band of Drifters has been playing their Country/ Americana Roots dance driven tunes all over the states! They are unapologetically honest with the yarns they spin, and will take you to a place and time we all love to go.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Fri. Feb. 28

Mike Beck

Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who regularly performs in the United States and Europe.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $35 Advance

Stage

9-10:30pm Fri. Feb. 28

Good Ole Texas Comedy Jam

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs at the Good Ole Texas Comedy Jam, live in Bozeman, Montana! Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is a comedy event you won't want to miss!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Nightlife

9pm Fri. Feb. 28

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. Feb. 28

The Beagles

Country and cumbia.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Feb. 28

Shakedown Country

Great Falls #1 Country Dance Band!

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+