Fundraiser

midnight-6pm Fri. May. 1

Give Big Gallatin Valley 2026

One Valley Community Foundation’s Give Big Gallatin Valley returns from 6 pm April 30 to 6 pm May 1. Explore hundreds of local nonprofits and support the causes you care about completely fee-free. Learn more and donate at GiveBigGV.org.

One Valley Community Foundation 1871 S 22nd Avenue Suite 1, Bozeman

Food & Drink

Fri. May. 1

Restaurant Week

This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from local sponsors!

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Classes

6-6:30am Fri. May. 1

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

Food & Drink

7am-9pm Fri. May. 1

Restaurant Week at Fieldings

Come visit Fielding’s during Restaurant Week and indulge in something special! Enjoy curated prix fixe menus available all day-featuring a 2-course elevated lunch for $36 and a 3-course elevated dinner for $75. Reservations recommended!

Fielding's 24 W Mendenhall Street, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

Education

9-10am Fri. May. 1

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

Visual Art

9am-1:30pm Fri. May. 1

New to You Art Sale

Come shop this secondhand art market fueled entirely by community art donations! The New to You Art Sale fills the Emerson Ballroom with hundreds of original works, creating an exciting treasure-hunt experience for art lovers in the valley.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Recreation

10am-4pm Fri. May. 1

FREE DAY at the Gallatin History Museum

Visit the museum free of charge (donations encouraged) on May 1st as we celebrate Give Big 2026! Give Big is an annual 24-hour giving event that connects generous community members with local nonprofits to raise critical unrestricted funds.

Gallatin History Museum 317 W Main, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fundraiser

10am-6pm Fri. May. 1

Greater Impact Parking Lot Party

Join Us for a Parking Lot Party During Give Big! 🎉 Come celebrate with us for a day of community, connection, and impact! Enjoy live music, powerful testimonies, an open mic, and games, plus Prairie Dogs will be serving up their custom hot dogs!

Recovery Point 2000 n 7th ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. May. 1

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. May. 1

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.

Food & Drink

11am-9pm Fri. May. 1

Bavik Week at SHINE

It's Bavik Week at SHINE! Stop in for swag giveaways, pints, and a good time!

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. May. 1

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. May. 1

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

Kids

2:45-4:15pm Fri. May. 1

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. May. 1

Lena Rich

Enjoy an evening of live music by Lena Rich!

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. May. 1

Bozeman Spring MADE Fair

Come one, come all to the 2026 Bozeman SPRING MADE fair at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse! The MADE fair is a modern handcrafted market with local artists & makers. Our curated collection of artisans represents the best, and we put on quite a show.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $10 VIP PASS // FRIDAY MAY 1: 5- 8 PM $5 EARLY BIRD PASS // SATURDAY, MAY 2: 9 -10 AM FREE ENTRY // SAT 10 AM- 4 PM

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. May. 1

Spring MADE Fair

A modern handcrafted market 195+ artists

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $10 VIP PASS FRIDAY 5pm-8pm $5 Early Bird Pass SATURDAY 9am FREE ADMISSION SATURDAY 10am

Wellness

5:30-7pm Fri. May. 1

Open House at Ancestral Health Chiropractic

You're invited! Join us for light refreshments, tour the office, mingle and learn more about Blair upper cervical chiropractic! Free entry to win raffle prizes, including a new patient package, an adrenal support kit and fun swag!

Ancestral Health Chiropractic 1128 East Main Street Ste. 2, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

6-8pm Fri. May. 1

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. May. 1

Damion Wilde

Folk, country and blues

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Music

7-9pm Fri. May. 1

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. May. 1

The Hawks Theatre Co. presents Mamma Mia!

Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, Mamma Mia tells the story of a young woman on the eve of her wedding who searches for the identity of her birth father and comes up with three possible suspects. This is a walk down the aisle you’ll never forget!

Bozeman High School Auditorium Entrance from 15th St. and Ruth Thibeault Drive, Bozeman

Cost: $20 General, $15 Student, $10 for 12 and under.

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. May. 1

Studio Wheelhouse Show and Tell

Join us for show and tell with our friends at Studio Wheelhouse. This is your chance to show off the cool book you bought, the first 3 chords of a new song, your budding tap dance career, and of course, your poems.

Studio Wheelhouse 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

7-10pm Fri. May. 1

Mathias

Live music

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Stage

7pm Fri. May. 1

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Hayden Kristal & Liam Nelson

Hayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist. Liam Nelson is a New York City-based comedian who has performed nationwide with top comics.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Fri. May. 1

Kyle Hunter Trio

Americana/Alt Country singer/songwriter from Montana

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No Cover

Age: 21+

Music

7:30-10pm Fri. May. 1

The Shane Center Teen Theatre presents THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

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

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

Age: All Ages

Music

8-10:30pm Fri. May. 1

Magic Hunks Australia

Australia's Biggest ladies night is taking over the stage! Catch the HUNKS for a breath-taking performance like none other!

Covellite Theatre 215 W Broadway St, Butte

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. May. 1

The Fog

A 5 piece Rock & Roll band from Bozeman

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. May. 1

Emma & The Ledge

Emma and The Ledge is a guitar-slinging, blues-singing, sister duo from the Gallatin Valley.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Nightlife

9pm Fri. May. 1

Levi Blom - Spring Concert Series

Levi Blom is an emerging Country singer-songwriter from Butte, Montana, whose story is as authentic as the music he writes. His heartfelt songwriting and commanding stage presence have already landed him opening spots for major acts, including Joe Nichols, Reckless Kelly, and Blackhawk. His music speaks to life’s highs and lows, love and loss, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward.

Bridger Brewing Three Forks 75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

Stage

9pm Fri. May. 1

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Hayden Kristal & Liam Nelson

Hayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist. Liam Nelson is a New York City-based comedian who has performed nationwide with top comics.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. May. 1

The Shuffle Bums

Blues, R&B

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+