Bozeman Magazine

Wed. Oct. 7

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Cost: FREE

Classes

6-6:30am Wed. Oct. 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

Faith

8am-5pm Wed. Oct. 7

Rocky Mountain West Relationally Wise Leaders Conference

Two and a half days of practical, biblically grounded training to help Christian leaders navigate conflict and strengthen their ministries.

Redeemer Church 1701 South 19th Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $375-$500

9:30-10:30am Wed. Oct. 7

Little Leaners (Ages 1-3)

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Registration is required

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: Ages 1-3

10am-6pm Wed. Oct. 7

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

Kids

10am-6pm Wed. Oct. 7

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. Explore something awesome all month long in the Teen Corner. Available during all library open hours.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

10:15-11:30am Wed. Oct. 7

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.

10:15-11:30am Wed. Oct. 7

Symphony Storytime

Hear a live performance by a musician, a story or two read aloud by an actor, then stay for art and playtime. Offered in partnership with the Bozeman Symphony and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids ages 3–5 years and their caregivers

Fitness

noon-1pm Wed. Oct. 7

Qigong

Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, reconnection to your body and a bit of standing meditation. You'll be glad you did.

Pilgrim Congregational Church 2118 S 3rd Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Donation Suggestion: $5-10.00

1-2pm Wed. Oct. 7

Sensational Babies (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. $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: 0-18 months

Visual Art

1-5pm Wed. Oct. 7

Crafternoon

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store.

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

Cost: FREE

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

Words

4-5pm Wed. Oct. 7

Read With a Dog

Kids read with a therapy dog for 10 minutes. All abilities welcome. Offered in partnership with Intermountain Therapy Animals.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Food & Drink

5-9pm Wed. Oct. 7

1889 Barn Lewis and Clark Brewery FREE Tasting

Free Beer Tasting with Lewis and Clark. Swag available too!

12670 Portnell Road

Cost: FREE

Age: Over 21

5:30-6:30pm Wed. Oct. 7

Conversation with union organizer Sam Forstag

The Gallatin-Park Central Labor Council will be hosting a conversation with union organizer Sam Forstag. Hear about Sam’s experience as a smokejumper & union leader, and why he decided to run for U.S. Congress. Refreshments provided!

Labor Temple 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Faith

5:30-7pm Wed. Oct. 7

Bozeman Tergar

Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

5:30-7pm Wed. Oct. 7

Presenting Prehistory with Dr. Devon Orem

Explore Montana’s prehistoric past with Dr. Devon Orme as she decodes the ancient LaHood Formation and contrasts life before the Cambrian explosion with the fossil-rich rock layers that followed. $0/member, $5/non-member. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $0/member, $5/non-member

Age: All Ages

Classes

5:30-7:30pm Wed. Oct. 7

6 Week Beginner Wheel Throwing with Mariah

Join Mariah for a six-week introduction to the pottery wheel at The Pottery Den.

The Pottery Den 103 Commercial Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $350

Age: 16+

5:30-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

Bozeman Music Night with Eric Leadbetter

Come enjoy some tunes with us!

Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Food & Drink

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

Show Time ROCK’N BINGO w/ Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge 111 E Oak St Suite 1B, Bozeman

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

BINGO Wednesday

BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

Bozeman Spirits 121 W Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

Trivia

Trivia night at SHINE! 2 games, prizes, lots of fun!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

Live Music with Isaac Green at MAP

Join us for live music with Isaac Green from 6:00-8:00!

MAP Brewing Co 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

WhiSKI Wednesdays

SKI FILMS • DRINKS • GIVEAWAYS These events are FREE to the public. We'll have EPIC door prizes from our awesome partners, and a room full of WINTER STOKE! 15% of all sales donated to Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center!

Wildrye Distilling 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

6-9pm Wed. Oct. 7

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

Words

6pm Wed. Oct. 7

Zine-Making Workshop with Jade Lowder for Banned Books Week

As part of Banned Books Week, Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome local comic artist Jade Lowder on October 7 at 6pm for an all-ages zine-making workshop!

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:15-8:15pm Wed. Oct. 7

Navigating your Career in Times of Uncertainty

Explore how to build a meaningful and adaptable career over a lifetime at this highly interactive community workshop co-hosted by MSU Academic Outreach and MSU Career Services.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $30 for the General Public, $15 for MSU Students, Employees or Alumni

6:30-7:45pm Wed. Oct. 7

Intro to Laser Cutting

Learn what laser cutting is and how you can use the xTool P2s laser cutter in the Work Bench.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Politics

6:30-7:45pm Wed. Oct. 7

Bozeman Legislative Candidates Forum

Be an informed voter! Hear directly from local candidates from Senate District 32, House District 63 and House District 64. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, AAUW, and Bozeman Public Library. To determine your district go to voterportal.mt.gov

Bozeman Public Safety Center 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Wed. Oct. 7

Trivia Cosmic Pizza Belgrade

Game Night Live trivia at Cosmic Pizza Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

7-9pm Wed. Oct. 7

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky

7-9pm Wed. Oct. 7

Brainstormer Trivia

Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

Pub 317 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman

Age: 21+

7-9pm Wed. Oct. 7

Tyler John Kraehling

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.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

7-10pm Wed. Oct. 7

Music Bingo

It's bingo with a soundtrack! Listen for songs, mark your card, and win prizes. No singing required... but we won't stop you if you do.

American Legion Manhattan 218 E Main St, Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-11pm Wed. Oct. 7

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

7pm Wed. Oct. 7

Adult Swing Wednesdays

Live Honky Tonk and Top Shelf Instruction. 7-8 PM dance lessons followed by live music until 10 PM.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $15/Person, $25/Couple

Age: 21+

8pm Wed. Oct. 7

Open Jam

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8pm Wed. Oct. 7

Stumpfy

A mainstay of Big Sky's live music for nearly 15 years, Brian Stumpf performs his favorite covers spanning all decades of rock music in his one-man acoustic show.

The Horseshoe Bar 115 Aspen Leaf Drive Unit 1A, Big Sky

9-11pm Wed. Oct. 7

Live Jazz w/ Special Hip Hop Guest

Experience Eddie Tsuru & Friends for Live Jazz Night - with special hip hop guest, ATRYP. Show your MT ID for a 20% discount at the bar!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+