Classes

6-6:30am Thu. May. 7

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

10am-noon Thu. May. 7

Preschool Pioneers Celebration

Children and their grown-ups who have attended any of our Preschool Pioneer classes (ages 3-5) are welcome to join us for a spring send-off.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 3-5

Kids

10am-6pm Thu. May. 7

Teen Corner Exploration - Origami Bookmarks

Fold up your own corner-style bookmark.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Education

10am-6pm Thu. May. 7

Big Kid STEAM Play - Stupendous Stumps

Wield tools to transform tree stumps.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Words

10:15-11:15am Thu. May. 7

Baby Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: babies birth-35 months and their caregivers

Music

10:15-11:45am Thu. May. 7

Intro to Audio Recording

Learn how to use the Work Bench Studio equipment and software for audio recording.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Visual Art

noon-5pm Thu. May. 7

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

Words

12:10-1:10pm Thu. May. 7

Gallatin Valley Toastmasters

Do you want to learn and practice being a better communicator? We invite you to join our club meeting this Thursday.

First Security Bank 2046 Cattail St., Bozeman

Recreation

12:15-1pm Thu. May. 7

Gyrokinesis - An Introduction

Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Education

1-2:30pm Thu. May. 7

Thursday's Table

Enjoy a new dish each week. Watch home cooks share their family recipes or demonstrate your favorite recipe by contacting Emily Otis at eotis@bozeman.net.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Recreation

1:15-2:15pm Thu. May. 7

Gyrokinesis - Progressive Practice

For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floor-based sequences.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Music

1:30-2:30pm Thu. May. 7

Senior Sing Along (Free) w/ Projected Lyrics

A fun/casual sing along for Seniors that enhances and nurtures creativity, connection, community & friendship through music. Singing experience NOT Req'd. Familiar songs. Lyrics projected on Lg. Screen. Led by Kate Bryan 406-570-2839.

Pilgrim Church (Enter South Door) 2118 S. 3rd Avenue (EAST of the Museum of the Rockies), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 45-105

Fitness

2-3pm Thu. May. 7

Gentle Yoga

All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

2-3pm Thu. May. 7

Fatal Act by 13BC

Tinworks is pleased to present Fatal Act, a group of films by artist collective 13BC, that moves through the wreckage of nuclear history, Hollywood reproduction, and the gaps between an event and its copy.

Tinworks at Rialto 10 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Family

3:30-4:30pm Thu. May. 7

Line Dancing

Join us for weekly Line Dancing! Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

3:30-5pm Thu. May. 7

LEGO Club

Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it's in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: elementary students

Education

4-5pm Thu. May. 7

Teen Kitchen Lab - Sushi Bake

Deconstructed sushi rolls in casserole form!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Recreation

4-6pm Thu. May. 7

Bozeman Dog Poop Cleanup

Join us in cleaning our furry friends’ #2 across the Lower Gallatin Watershed before our favorite trails get busy and spring showers wash harmful nutrients into our rivers and streams. This event is hosted in partnership with Outside Kind and the Gallatin Watershed Council.

Greater Bozeman Area - Various Trails

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Politics

4:30-9:45pm Thu. May. 7

Democratic Primary Debate - Mt1 and U.S. Senate

Democrat Candidates Primary Debate for House of Representatives and Senate - The event will begin at 4:30 PM with a Meet ‘n Greet reception with the candidates. HofR Debate at 6 PM, Senate at 7:30. Mike Wheat moderates the live broadcast on YouTube.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

5-6pm Thu. May. 7

Virtual Author Talk - Marjan Kamali

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali.

Online through Bozeman Public Library

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Stage

5pm Thu. May. 7

Exes and Ohs Book Club

Exes&Ohs is excited to host book club every Thursday in April! We will be covering Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling in preparation for her appearance at Bozeman Book Con this summer.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Education

5:30-7pm Thu. May. 7

What Dinosaurs Can Teach us about the Evolution of Modern Avian Reproduction Systems

Dr. Jason Hogan, a recent graduate of MSU’s Earth Science’s doctoral program, will present his dissertation work on Maniraptoran dinosaur nesting physiology.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Free for members; $5/non-member

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

5:30-7:30pm Thu. May. 7

Women's Fly Fishing Learning Session

Monthly fly fishing sessions for women—learn seasonal strategy, hatches, trout behavior, and how to think like an experienced angler.

Field & Stream Lodge 5 Baxter Lane, Bozeman

Cost: $40, $175 season pass

Age: 21+

Food & Drink

6-8pm Thu. May. 7

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Bozeman Spirits Distillery 121 W Main St, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Thu. May. 7

Bluegrass Jam

Come play, sing or just enjoy.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Thu. May. 7

Curtis Roy Moore

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, singer, songwriter & storyteller Curtis Roy Moore’s unique voice infuses, Americana, folk, country, and blues creating a unique experience full of stories from his life that will make you laugh and cry.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Classes

6-8pm Thu. May. 7

USCCA Intro to Handguns

This lesson will introduce you to a wealth of information on different types of self-defense firearms including handguns, home defense shotguns, and the AR-15 platform.

True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga 32 Shawnee Way Ste D, Bozeman

Cost: $25

Age: 18+

Education

6:15-7:15pm Thu. May. 7

Watershed Wise Landscaping Academy

The City of Bozeman has partnered with Green Gardens Group to offer homeowners a three day Watershed Wise Landscaping Academy this May! 3 days, 5 classes - come to one or all. Classes are free, registration is required.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Classes

6:30-8pm Thu. May. 7

Sangha: Bozeman Insight Community (Vipassana Tradition)

The Bozeman Insight Community offers instruction, practice and fellowship in the Buddhist Vipassana or “Insight” lineage. Centered on a commitment to personal practice, we support the development and expression of our inherent wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Food & Drink

6:30-8:30pm Thu. May. 7

R0CK’N Bingo w/Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

Colombo's Pizza & Pasta 1003 West College Street, Bozeman

Food & Drink

7-9pm Thu. May. 7

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Gravel Bar 305 E Main St., Ennis

Music

7-10pm Thu. May. 7

Opera: Tosca

Passion and power collide as Giacomo Puccini’s TOSCA returns to Bozeman.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $55-95

Age: All Ages

Music

7-10pm Thu. May. 7

Sammy Brue

Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring singer-songwriter Sammy Brue.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Thu. May. 7

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Unknown Mortal Orchestra for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $35 - $65

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Thu. May. 7

Thursday Night Out!

New and exciting improv shows

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Thu. May. 7

Tyler John Kraehling

Hailing from the Northeastern states, Tyler John Kraehling has been traveling through the country with eyes open, taking stock of the lives of the people who inhabit it. Drenched in the tradition of American troubadours, he tells stories that speak to the novelties and banalities of what it means to walk this earth.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

7:30pm Thu. May. 7

Luke Stockwell

Expect plenty of classic country covers, including Whitley, Jones, and Haggard, while some of his original tunes bring life to characters of the old west, and others address the highs and lows of the modern age.

Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Thu. May. 7

Colourblind

Indie Rock based in Bozeman

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman