Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Aug. 14

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

Recreation

9am-2pm Fri. Aug. 14

Trailer Backing & Boat Launching

We’ll cover trailer safety, towing basics, hitching and unhitching, steering and mirror use, backing techniques, launching and loading a boat, ramp etiquette, and more.

Holmgren Fishing Access, Columbus

Cost: $175

Age: 18+

Family

10am-noon Fri. Aug. 14

Cirquepalooza

Celebrate a summer of learning, reading, and play with an all-out circus-themed bash!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-11

Music

10am-5pm Fri. Aug. 14

Period Performance Workshop presented by Baroque Music Montana

Musicians of all skill levels are invited to participate in this historical performance workshop led by Bozeman Symphony concertmaster Carrie Krause and a team of world-renowned faculty.

First Presbyterian Church 26 W Babcock St., Bozeman

Cost: $450 with full and partial scholarships available

Age: 14+

Education

10am-6pm Fri. Aug. 14

Big Kid STEAM - Rot-ology

Explore the science of decay.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. Aug. 14

Friday Friends

Babies and toddlers enjoy socialization - as do their caregivers! Friday Friends is an open play program geared towards littles ages 0-3. Come enjoy hot drinks and conversation during this weekly playtime! Siblings of all ages welcome.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Babies and toddlers 0-3, caregivers and siblings

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Aug. 14

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. Aug. 14

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

Kids

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 14

Free Summer Lunch for Kids & Teens

Free, delicious, and nutritious lunch for kids and teens.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids and Teens

Music

4-5pm Fri. Aug. 14

Phoebe Bridgers' Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience

Experience a one-week-only immersive album listening event featuring stunning visuals created in collaboration with National Geographic videographer Babak Amin Tafresh.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member

Age: All Ages

Music

4:45pm Fri. Aug. 14

Far Afield Concert Series: Bozeman Symphony

The Bozeman Symphony will bring live classical music to communities across Montana this summer with a series of free, hour-long performances featuring ensembles of Symphony musicians. Many of the concerts will take place before Montana Shakespeare in the Park (MSIP) productions.

O'Shaughnessy Amphitheater at Wachholz College Center, Kalispell

Cost: FREE

Leisure

5-6pm Fri. Aug. 14

I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park Dedication Celebration

The Downtown Bozeman Partnership, together with the City of Bozeman and numerous community partners, invites the public to celebrate the dedication of I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park.

Corner of Black Ave & Mendenhall, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Music

5-7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Lena Marie Schiffer

After spending ten years touring nationally with the band, Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, she has since embarked on a solo career, performing under her own name and continuing to pursue her passion for songwriting.

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school please bring an adult

Music

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Coco Costigan Art - at Downtown Art Walk

Come shop Coco Costigan Art during Bozeman's Downtown Art walk. Coco will be with the Birdhouse Collective crew (40+crafters/makers), to share her Montana themed functional art. Come grab a Butt Mug, Skull Vase or a keep sake. See you there!

31 North Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Free for all ages.

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Skinless Uncomitted Tattoo Art Opening Reception

Kenyon House Opening Reception for "Skinless: Uncommitted Tattoos." Come see original 2D art that knows no skin. The opening reception will have refreshments and snacks.

Kenyon House Community Art Gallery 612 W Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

5-9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Emerson Art Walk

Join us! We’ll have an art market, food trucks, live music, community activities, exhibits, and more shopping in Galleria Hall. Bring your blanket & good vibes to the Emerson for this second Friday summer tradition in downtown Bozeman.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

6-7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Tied to the Plot

Explore how kink is portrayed in romance and dark romance, where fantasy and reality differ, and what healthy consent and play can look like

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Summer Art Walks

Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September at art galleries and businesses downtown.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Celtic Music Live

Join us for LIVE 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

Visual Art

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

The Living Invisible: an exhibition featuring Sara Mast

Artist reception, August 14th from 6-8PM with an Artist Talk at 7PM. The exhibit will be on view through August.

Old Main Gallery. & Framing 16 S Tracy Ave., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

6-9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Artists' Gallery Bozeman Art Walk

Start your Downtown Art Walk at the amazing Artists' Gallery - inside of the Emerson Center for Arts. This beautiful building houses numerous galleries and studios. Ours is filled with talented local artists. Come sip, dip and shop the amazing art.

111 South Grand Avenue. Suite 106, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 14

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

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 14

The Pickin' Pear

The Pickin’ Pear, Tia Martini and Leon Elam create an original modern sound on two traditional instruments. Together they take the banjo and ukulele down the road of folk, rock and bluegrass.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Music

7-10pm Fri. Aug. 14

Dueling Pianos Benefit Tour

Every show benefits a local nonprofit doing the essential work of rescue, therapy, service, and care for dogs and the communities that depend on them. This tour is built around animals and the humans they serve.

Palladium Draughthaus 702 East Pike Avenue, Columbus

Cost: $39.19

Music

7-11pm Fri. Aug. 14

Lonestar

Join us for a summer night of timeless country hits with Lonestar, one of the most celebrated bands in modern country music. Known for their signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and polished pop-country sound, Lonestar delivers a live show packed with nostalgia, energy, and chart-topping favorites.

Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks

Cost: $48, children 5 and under FREE

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Friday Night Stand Up w/ Andy Gold

Andy Gold is an awesome stand-up comedian known for his viral roasting videos on social media, which have garnered millions of views and have been featured on After Midnight on CBS.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 14

The Book of Will

DON’T MISS THIS lively romp through 17th Century London’s theater and publishing worlds, as friends of William Shakespeare take on the daunting task of collecting, authenticating, and at last printing a collection of his plays, giving birth to the First Folio.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $37.89

Sport

7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Weekly Racing

IMCA Sport Compact, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Modifieds, WISSOTA Late Model

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Movies

7:30pm Fri. Aug. 14

BFS Summer Film Series: Wild Inside

Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan.

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $15.25 General Admission | $14.75 Seniors | $12.50 Students

Age: All Ages

Music

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 14

Trent Brooks Band

Helena's own Trent Brooks Band brings a hard-driving mix of country, rock, and Montana grit to every stage they play. Known for crowd-pleasing energy, strong musicianship, and a setlist packed with favorites, they know how to keep the dance floor !

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Music

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 14

Jeff Crosby at The Westerner

The legendary Jeff Crosby

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $15

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 14

Daily Confused

Alternative, garage, ski rock in Bozeman, Montana.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Tyler John Kraehling

Live music

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Stage

9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Friday Night Stand Up w/ Andy Gold

Andy Gold is an awesome stand-up comedian known for his viral roasting videos on social media, which have garnered millions of views and have been featured on After Midnight on CBS.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Daniel Kosel & Madrona Road

Original Blues Rock & Country

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+