Words

Fri. Mar. 20

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. 20

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

Education

9am Fri. Mar. 20

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. 20

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. 20

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

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. Mar. 20

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is geared to children ages 0-6, featuring interactive stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a related craft or activity. All ages are welcome. This program starts in our Children's Library for stories and songs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids 0-6, caregivers and siblings

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Mar. 20

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.

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Mar. 20

Qigong

Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi. No experience necessary.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

noon-5pm Fri. Mar. 20

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. 20

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

1-3pm Fri. Mar. 20

SPRING BREAK Free Drop-in Open Play Friends & Family

Spring into fun with our FREE friends & family pickleball spring break at the Bozeman Picklr club! No experience needed; just grab a paddle (we have extras), and make epic memories on the court. Spots fill fast-sign up on the app or call 406-747-8907

Picklr Bozeman 225 Laura Louise Lane, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

2:45-4:15pm Fri. Mar. 20

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

Kids

3:30-5:45pm Fri. Mar. 20

Bozeman Parks & Rec Open Gym - Youth Basketball

Open Gym for youth ages 5-18. This is intended to be an open gym time for the community, please do not try to have your basketball team practice during this time.

Story Mill Community Center 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman

Cost: $2 for City Residents $3 for Non-Residents

Age: 5-18

Visual Art

4:30-8:30pm Fri. Mar. 20

Craft & Act: Protest Letterpress Art

Drop by Studio Wheelhouse and learn how to use a letter press and create art for protests in collaboration with Forward Montana and Indivisible Bozeman!

Studio Wheelhouse 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

5-7pm Fri. Mar. 20

Live Music by Luke Stockwell

Enjoy Happy Hour with live music by by Luke Stockwell at Field & Stream.

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

6pm Fri. Mar. 20

The Stand-Up Pop-Up; March 2026!

Bozeman's own early-evening, short-format stand-up comedy showcase returns to Apres Brewing with the talents of Rachelle Parrish, Abi Gontarek, Brittani Ferris & Leah Tiscione! Comedy, beers, coffees, food! What's not to love!

Apres Brewing 1216 W. Lincoln St., Ste. A, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

6-8pm Fri. Mar. 20

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. 20

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

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Mar. 20

Community Song Gathering

Spring Equinox Community Song Gathering Held by Hannah Belle Terrell and Johnny Nunez

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $30 suggested donation

Music

7-9pm Fri. Mar. 20

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

7pm Fri. Mar. 20

Zoso

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Zoso for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $41 - $59

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Fri. Mar. 20

Friday Night Stand-Up with Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

7:30pm Fri. Mar. 20

The Shane Center presents RENT!

The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning musical RENT to The Ellen Theatre.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $26 - $51

Age: 18+

Stage

7:30pm Fri. Mar. 20

The Conjurors

Live magic and mentalism

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Cost: $28-$58

Music

8-11pm Fri. Mar. 20

Blake Brightman Band

Blake Brightman Band rides in hot with a fearless outlaw country spirit, blending grit-heavy country rock, sharp songwriting, and a take-no-prisoners stage presence. A longtime staple of the Montana music scene.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Stage

8-11pm Fri. Mar. 20

Sgt. Splendor - Support by Danny Bee

'Groovy and brooding, mysterious and memorable,' Sgt. Splendor are a potent musical movement. With a new album out called Death of The Hoochie Koo that can be described as an eclectic Alt-Funk, Desert Roots, Dirty Blues, Rock thing.

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

Cost: $15

Music

8pm Fri. Mar. 20

Aaron Golay and the Original Sin

Aaron is an Idaho born and raised artist whose songwriting has formed a distinct shape over his first three album releases. A blend of Americana, Roots, Rock, and Soul make every song a story you'll immediately remember. His big soulful voice creates a familiar yet unique framework for his lyrics to deliver memorable tales of hell raising, sorrow, and raw emotion.

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky

Music

9-11pm Fri. Mar. 20

Frequenseas

Alternative rock

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Mar. 20

Soul Skillet

John Roberts’ Soul Skillet is a vibrant, vocal-led soul and blues project that fuses the rich sounds of traditional Soul, NeoSoul, Blues and Jazz, creating a musical experience that resonates with all audiences.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Stage

9pm Fri. Mar. 20

Friday Night Stand-Up with Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Mar. 20

Rancho Deluxe

Country, Folk

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+