Education

Fri. Mar. 6

MSU Friday

MSU Friday is a free, in-person campus preview day hosted by the Office of Admissions for prospective students and family members to learn about all things MSU.

Montana State University , Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Words

Fri. Mar. 6

Literacy Trail

Read a fun story as you walk the park trail. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development. Located at the Bozeman Pond Park north parking lot (next to Lewis & Bark Park off Fowler Ave).

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Mar. 6

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Sport

8am Fri. Mar. 6

Battle Under the Big Sky Gymnastics

Hosting both boys and girls, the Battle is a fantastic gymnastics meet. Come be a part of our 2026 competition: with custom awards, great competition, and a fun filled meet! Email josh@lonemountain.biz for more info!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $5, $3 seniors, $15 family, 5 and under FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

9am-11pm Fri. Mar. 6

2026 Octane Expo

Snowmobile Expo and Vintage Racing

West Yellowstone Heritage Park 135 Gibbon Ave, West Yellowstone

Cost: $10-$150

Education

9am Fri. Mar. 6

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, featured fossil “deep dives”, and more.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Free to all via Zoom

Age: All Ages

Education

10-11am Fri. Mar. 6

Little Learners (Ages 1-3)

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, signing, movement activities, and sensory exploration.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 1-3

Education

10am-6pm Fri. Mar. 6

Anne Frank: A History for Today Exhibit

Explore the life of Anne Frank in this exhibit from the University of South Carolina's Anne Frank Center. The exhibit follows Anne's life from her birth through her death in a concentration camp, to the eventual publication of her diary.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Mar. 6

Toddler & Preschool 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 years and their caregivers.

Visual Art

noon-4pm Fri. Mar. 6

ReCouture Boutique | Rooted & Rare First Friday Event

What if your closet could tell a better story? Join us March 6 for Rooted & Rare First Friday featuring Fox Willow Design — zero-waste, western boho fashion made in Montana. Refreshments provided.

ReCouture Boutique 2320 West Main Street, Suite 1, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

noon-5pm Fri. Mar. 6

Shared Ground

Emerson Bailey and Shiprock Santa Fe Present Shared Ground: A gallery-to-gallery collaboration bringing historic Native American art into conversation with European antiques.

Emerson Bailey Gallery 109 E Oak St, Suite 1C, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Education

1-2pm Fri. Mar. 6

Sensational Babies (Ages 0-18 months)

Engage with your baby through interactive, shared reading experiences, singing, movement, and exploration activities specifically designed for newborns up to 18 months old.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 0-18 months

Kids

2:45-4:15pm Fri. Mar. 6

K-6 After School Club

Join us after Belgrade Schools' Friday early-out for our After School Clubs. Each week features a different themed program including Science Club, Creative Club, LEGO Club and more! Snacks are always provided. Please note: Science Club may be most enjoyed by children grades 2-6.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Children grades K-6/ages ~5-11/12

Music

5-7pm Fri. Mar. 6

Live Music by Jacob Rountree

Stop by Field & Stream Bozeman and enjoy live music by Jacob Rountree!

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fitness

5-7pm Fri. Mar. 6

Nourish

Join us for a day of celebrating women's wellness and learning in Big Sky, brought to you by BSCO, Big Sky Chamber, and Synchronized Health.

BASE Community Center BASE Community Center 285 Simkins Drive, Big Sky

Cost: $28.52

Music

6-8pm Fri. Mar. 6

Celtic Music Live

Join us for Celtic music! A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Fri. Mar. 6

Reuben Sinnema

Americana/Country/Folk

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Fri. Mar. 6

Amy's So-Called Soundtrack

Come listen to Amy Ferguson as she plays covers from the 90's and beyond. Enjoy delicious eats and rooftop views!

Benchmark @ The AC Hotel 110 N.Tracy Ave, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

Faith

7-8:30pm Fri. Mar. 6

Our Inmost Request: Consciousness and Ethics in Buddhist Practice

This weekend we will explore the quest of our inmost aspiration and how it relates to being upright in a wonderful and troubled world. It will include meditation, instruction, Dharma talks, writing and reflection and group conversation.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: Friday Night event: $20, Full Weekend Retreat: $0-$90; Sliding Scale; No one turned away for lack of funds

Music

7-9pm Fri. Mar. 6

Friday Night Jazz

Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

gute Laune 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. Mar. 6

Harmony for Hounds

Internationally acclaimed musicians Patricia McCarty and Rose Chancler will perform music for viola and piano in a benefit concert for Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends (RUFF), a 501c3 nonprofit assistance fund and animal shelter for Big Sky.

Big Sky Chapel 510 Little Coyote Road, Big Sky

Cost: Free, donations for RUFF accepted at the door

Age: All Ages

Music

7-10pm Fri. Mar. 6

North Fork Crossing

North Fork Crossing is a new-age Bluegrass band that resides between the Traditional music world with their timeless fiddle tunes and ballads, and the Jamgrass community with their intricate improvisation and energetic peaks. With the addition of modern covers and old time country songs, they explore a vast terrain of genres.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $25 advance, $30 day of show

Music

7pm Fri. Mar. 6

Volterra Project Trio: Rural Concert

Hailing from Brussels, the Volterra Project Trio reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores. Antigoni returns to the Montana Chamber Music stage with her guitar trio after her successful visit with the Ahn Trio in 2024.

Star Theatre 25 West Legion, Whitehall

Cost: FREE with donations appreciated and accepted

Stage

7pm Fri. Mar. 6

Friday Night Stand-Up with Monica Nevi

Cleverly sarcastic, Monica is an internationally touring headliner, performing in festivals, clubs and theaters all over. She has been seen on FOX’s Laughs TV Show as well as in sketches on ESPN’s Sports Center.

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

7:30pm Fri. Mar. 6

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians: John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin, and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic and vocals.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $39.75

Age: All Ages

Music

7:30pm Fri. Mar. 6

RENT

Set in New York’s East Village, RENT is a raw and exhilarating story about love, friendship, and finding your voice. This special production will appear in both Livingston and Bozeman - an anthem for living boldly in the now.

Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston

Cost: $25 Adult, $13 Youth, $19 College/Senior/Military/Educator

Music

8-11pm Fri. Mar. 6

Band of Drifters

Band of Drifters, Montana’s roaming country torchbearers, roll in with boot-stomping dance tunes and road-worn stories that feel instantly familiar and dangerously catchy.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Music

8-11pm Fri. Mar. 6

El Wencho

El Wencho is a powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. Their authentic music is an eclectic fusion of genres that draws on sonic elements from red dirt rock, blues, country, Americana and polyrhythmic Latin percussion.

The Attic 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston

Cost: $15

Music

9-11pm Fri. Mar. 6

Signal Fire

Soulful rock and blues broadcasting from Bozeman

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Mar. 6

Club Flamenco

Flamenco is a complex Spanish art form encompassing singing, dancing, and guitar-playing, originating in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. Club Flamenco will take you there with their music being characterized by its emotional intensity, improvisational nature, unique rhythmic structures called compás, and diverse vocal styles, from the profound cante jondo to the lighter cante chico.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Stage

9pm Fri. Mar. 6

Friday Night Stand-Up with Monica Nevi

Cleverly sarcastic, Monica is an internationally touring headliner, performing in festivals, clubs and theaters all over. She has been seen on FOX’s Laughs TV Show as well as in sketches on ESPN’s Sports Center.

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Mar. 6

Cosmic Possum

We Play Dead. The band is comprised of veterans of various other Summit County and Utah bands.

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky

Cost: no cover