Bozeman Magazine

12:30-2pm Fri. Aug. 8

Story Stand

Order up an improvised story from the creative creatures of Random Acts of Silliness

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Fitness

2-4:30pm Fri. Aug. 8

Women's Mountain Bike Skills Series

Coached by women, for women, this skills clinic is for women beginners to advanced riders looking to gain confidence and skills in downhill mountain biking.

Big Sky Resort 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky

Cost: $10

Kids

3-4pm Fri. Aug. 8

Quick Cooks - Fresh from Gallatin Valley

Build kitchen confidence with demos of easy recipes using minimal ingredients. Throughout the summer, each demonstration will feature seasonal produce from local farms. Under 12: please bring your grown up.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3-10pm Fri. Aug. 8

Coup de Rouge

Something extraordinary is happening at 9,416 feet.

Red Lodge Mountain, Red Lodge

Cost: $108.55-$241.94

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Artists' Gallery - Art Walk

Make The Artists' Gallery your first stop during the Art Walk. Come sip, shop and meet some of our talented local artists. This month's "Featured Artists" are; Tammy Payne-Smith, Carmen Stanislao and Barb Starner.

Artists' Gallery - Emerson Art Center 111 S. Grand Ave Suite 106, Bozeman

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Emerson Art Walk

Start your Downtown Art Walk at the Emerson! Featuring Artists Heidi Marie Faessel and Luke Avery in our galleries, and studios open to visitors around the building!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-10pm Fri. Aug. 8

Madison Festival

Dead Sky and Montana Exit are back by popular demand! Hosted by the Madison Double R, this FREE community event raises funds in support our community’s emergency services.

Madison Double R 357 Varney Cutoff Rd, Ennis

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

5:30-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 8

Cowpokes & Cocktails

At Cowpokes & Cocktails, community spirit meets cowboy charm! Dust off your boots, grab your hat, and join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and giving back. Join us for a festive celebration to benefit our equine-assisted learning programs.

Windhorse Equine Learning 3477 Johnson Road, Bozeman

Cost: $130

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Summer Art Walk 2025

Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. Also, keep an eye out for local musicians performing as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Circus of Horror

Dare to Experience the Most Terrifying Show of All Time! We invite you to a circus like no other, where terror takes the spotlight and every act will give you a thrilling experience.

Mother Lode Theatre 316 W. Park St., Butte

Cost: $29

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Reticent West

A solo exhibition featuring Tyler Murphy, on view through August. Opening reception, August 8th from 6-8PM.

Old Main Gallery. & Framing 129 E Main, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Buffalo Burrows

Buff likes to describe his sound as Post Western. It’s equal parts the songwriting of Marty Robbins, Spaghetti Western orchestration of Ennio Morricone and the electronic architecture of Trent Reznor. Buff’s timeless western voice blazes a trail through a landscape of mountainous 808s, sweeping analog synths and home-brewed samples – alongside Buff’s trusty guitar, Nessie.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Sport

6-10pm Fri. Aug. 8

Bozeman Stampede

Pure Montana professional rodeo action, 15 years strong.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $30-80 Children 6 and under are free

Age: All Ages

6-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 8

Kenny Feidler

Kenny Feidler’s music is dark and gritty, it’s western and rock n roll conjured up with thoughtful, honest songwriting.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: $25 / $90 VIP

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Aug. 8

Visions West Presents: Electric Coffin's "Force Field" Opening Reception

Visions West Contemporary presents "Force Field," a new exhibition by Seattle's Electric Coffin, opening August 8th. Experience their dynamic art transforming flora and fauna into iconic figures through bold graphics and intricate layering.

Visions West Contemporary 34 West Main St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6:30pm Fri. Aug. 8

My Morning Jacket

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome My Morning Jacket for a live concert performance.

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner

Cost: $35 - $75

Age: All Ages

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 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

Food & Drink

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 8

Teen Library Lock-In

Spaces for this event are limited and registration is required. All teens participating in the lock-in require a Kitchen Table waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Registration opens on July 8 at 9 AM and is for teens ages 12-18 only.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12-18

7-10pm Fri. Aug. 8

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Country, rock, and psychedelia

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW

7pm Fri. Aug. 8

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles + Vaudeville

Sherlock and Dr. Watson travel to the desolate moors of Baskerville Hall to investigate the curse of the supernatural hound that haunts the Baskerville family.

Virginia City Opera House 338 W Wallace St, Virginia City

Cost: $17, $25, $30

Movies

7pm Fri. Aug. 8

The Trouble with Wolves

Documentary/Drama

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Sport

7pm Fri. Aug. 8

Kids Night!!!

Kids Night with giveaways!!! Featuring WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Super Stocks, and IMCA Modifieds

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 8

Tyler Halverson at The Westerner

Tyler Halverson makes his Westerner debut.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $15 presale, $20 day of show

Age: 21+

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 8

Band of Drifters

Montana legends, The Band of Drifters has been playing their Country 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: 21+

8pm Fri. Aug. 8

The Brewery Follies

The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

H.S. Gilbert Brewery 200 East Cover Street, Virginia City

Cost: $26.50

Age: PG-13

8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Elton John Show

2 Hours • One Night Only!

H.S. Gilbert Brewery 200 East Cover Street, Virginia City

Cost: $26.50

8pm Fri. Aug. 8

Erik Koskinen

Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $30

9pm Fri. Aug. 8

Ghost Town Blues Band

Rooted in classic blues traditions and powered by raw emotion, their sound blends smoky vocals, searing guitar licks, and deep-groove rhythms.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 8

Live Music: Dustin Tucker

Local live music.

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 8

Eli Howard & The Greater Good

Eli Howard, founder and lead vocalist of Eli Howard and the Greater Good, is a folk singer who ended up with an electric guitar. The Greater Good is Nick Lambert, Mason Judson, and Nik Elliot; together, these hippies hail from Molalla, Oregon. Their music offers a unique experience, blending elements of country, rock, and Americana.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+