Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Aug. 21

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

10am-7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Gallatin County RV & Boat Show

The Fun is BACK! Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for the Gallatin County RV & Boat Show! From August 21-31 & September 4-13, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and more.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. Aug. 21

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. 21

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.

Music

11am-1pm Fri. Aug. 21

MSU Community Cat Walk 2026

Join us for the Montana State University Cat Walk before fall classes begin.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

11am-5pm Fri. Aug. 21

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 21

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. 21

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

Shopping

noon-4pm Fri. Aug. 21

ReCouture Boutique | CATwalk Sidewalk Sale & Repair Fair

RAWRRR! WELCOME BACK, BOBCATS! The CATwalk Sidewalk Sale hits ReCouture August 21–23 with 20–50% off storewide,* a chance to win your purchase FREE, and $25 Mystery Jewelry Buckets. Friday only, 12–4 PM: On-the-spot repairs with Field Gear & Finery

ReCouture Boutique 2320 West Main Street, Suite 1, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sport

2-10pm Fri. Aug. 21

Kickin Dirty (Kickball Tournament)

3-Day Coed Kickball Tournament starts Friday, championship day ends Sunday. Follow our Facebook page Kickin Dirty, for times and brackets

Stodden Park, Butte

Cost: $28.52-$268.61

Music

5-6:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Open Mic (18+)

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, songs, tight five, or a cool rock you found. See you there!

County Bookshelf 28 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

5-7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Maggie Hickman

Maggie Hickman is a 3rd generation Montanan who has been playing music professionally for over a decade.

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6-7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Baroque Quintessence!

Baroque Music Montana presents Baroque Quintessence! featuring resplendent works from France on period instruments. Picnics, sun protection, and lawn seating encouraged. In the event of rain, the concert moves to Hope Lutheran at 7pm.

Backyard Baroque 500 Black Bear Rd., Bozeman

Cost: $32 General Admission; $5 Students

Age: All Ages

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 21

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

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 21

Ocean Lee

Alt Jazz Singer-Songwriter Ocean Lee returns!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Music

6:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Alison Krauss & Union Station (Night 2)

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater with Theo Lawrence.

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner

Cost: $59 - $150

Age: All Ages

Music

6:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Red Clay Strays

The performance is part of Red Clay Strays’ “Grateful” North American tour, named in celebration of the band’s third album, which will be released on streaming platforms on June 5. Concert organizers characterize the band as one having a unique sound that blends elements of rock and country.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Music

6:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Collin Morlock

Collin Morlock is a singer-songwriter who chisels cinematic Western ballads out of the dusty bedrock of American Roots music.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 21

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

7-10pm Fri. Aug. 21

The Infamous Stringdusters

It’s been 20 years since the inception of The Infamous Stringdusters, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble whose tone and swagger meld acoustic majesty with a full-blown rock show attitude.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $45 ADVANCE - $60 DAY OF SHOW

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Brendan Nolan

Live music

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Daniel Eachus

Daniel Eachus has been taking the comedy world by storm since before he could grow a mustache. You can see Daniel performing live across the U.S. (and the world) at comedy clubs, colleges, and on Carnival Cruise ships.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 21

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. 21

Weekly Racing

IMCA Sport Compact, WISSOTA Street Stock, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Music

7:30-10pm Fri. Aug. 21

Elton Lammie - My Life - Billy Joel Tribute

Enjoy an evening of a tribute to Billy Joel performed by Elton Lammie. The grill will be open for food purchases.

Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston

Cost: Section A - $65, Section B-$52, Section C - $39

Music

7:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Roots in the Sky Baptism (Re)imagined

Roots in the Sky, Montana’s premier chamber choir, and Tinworks Art join forces to present Baptism (Re)imagined, a concert exploring land ownership, resource extraction, and climate upheaval.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: All Ages

Music

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 21

Ashley Wineland

Touring country artist Ashley Wineland delivers powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and a modern country sound that's made her a fan favorite across the country. With a show packed full of original music, crowd favorites!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 21

Logan Liebert and the Light Blue

Logan Liebert & the Light Blue lands somewhere in the middle of a Venn Diagram of rock, country, and folk.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 21

Mojo Risin

Formed in 2022 to celebrate and honor The Doors, Mojo Risin is comprised of professional and passionate musicians and a front-man who embodies the soulful and mystic aura of Jim Morrison. The spirit of The Doors is alive and well when experiencing Mojo Risin!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Stage

9pm Fri. Aug. 21

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Daniel Eachus

Daniel Eachus has been taking the comedy world by storm since before he could grow a mustache. You can see Daniel performing live across the U.S. (and the world) at comedy clubs, colleges, and on Carnival Cruise ships.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 21

Band of Drifters

Honky Tonk & Country/Folk

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 21

Oppo

Jam/rock

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky