Education

8am-5pm Fri. Aug. 2

MSU State Days

An opportunity for Montana high school seniors to learn about MSU and the admissions process.

MSU Bozeman 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Words

10:15-11:15am Fri. Aug. 2

Toddler & Preschooler 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 and their caregivers

Education

noon-1:15pm Fri. Aug. 2

Summer Learning on the Go - at MSU Family Housing @ Paisley Park

Explore hands-on learning and play, especially for kids ages 3-11.

MSU Family Housing, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 3-11

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Aug. 2

Bozeman Gold Club

A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

First Security Bank 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

1-2pm Fri. Aug. 2

Sensational Babies

Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 0 -18 months

Education

3-4:30pm Fri. Aug. 2

Summer Learning on the Go - at Quail Run Park

Explore hands-on learning and play, especially for kids ages 3-11.

Quail Run Park, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 3-11

Music

3-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 2

47th Annual Sweet Pea Festival

The Sweet Pea Festival is an annual three-day festival of the arts in Bozeman, Montana.

Lindley Park 626 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $30 weekend pass

Music

5-7pm Fri. Aug. 2

Live Music: Bill Dwyer

Dillon's own Bill Dwyer, come and support local music!

Bale Of Hay Saloon 344 W. Wallace St , Virginia City

Age: 21+

Music

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 2

Cole Decker

Live music.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 2

Drink and Draw with @artbywolves

Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 2

Bar IX Trivia

Undercover geniuses can try their hand at this spot's trivia questions.

Bar IX 311 E Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 2

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Stage

7-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 2

Stand-Up Benefit for MMIW and Snowbird Fund

Three hilarious comedians are coming together to make you laugh and raise awareness and funds for the Snowbird Fund which directly supports the search for missing & murdered indigenous women (MMIW). Come to laugh, and support a great cause!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

7-11pm Fri. Aug. 2

STRFKR

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome STRFKR for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $25-$50 (Adv.) $28 (DOS)

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 2

Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons 20th Anniversary

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary run of Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons annual run in Virginia City, Montana!

Discovery Ellingsen Park, Virginia City

Cost: 3 day pass $100

Age: all ages

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 2

VC Players Opening Night: Wolfman of the West + Vaudeville

The citizens of a sleepy old west town fear something lurking in the surrounding woods. With the arrival of a traveling sideshow fair, hysteria is heightened! Thrills, suspicions, and humor abound. Is there a wolfman in the west?

Virginia City Players 338 W. Wallace St., Virginia City

Cost: $17-$30

Leisure

7:35pm Fri. Aug. 2

Gallatin Speedway Races

Gallatin Speedway holds races through mid-September. Friday night races start at 7:35 p.m. Just minutes from Bozeman, Montana, off I-90.

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Cost: Adults $15 · Junior (13-17) $13 · Senior (65+) $13 · Kids 12 & under FREE · Pit Pass $30

Nightlife

8-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 2

Public Skate

Join us every Friday, this summer, from 8:00 - 9:30pm for Public Skate!

Ice Barn 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 entry/$5 skates

Music

8-10pm Fri. Aug. 2

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 2

Little Jane & The Pistol Whips

Little Jane & The Pistol Whips have been making folks just like you involuntarily gyrate heads, shoulders, knees, and toes for over a decade all over the Northwest! They are known as one of Montana’s premiere musical talents.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Fri. Aug. 2

Hiahli w/ STiLGONE & illin Degenerates

Hiahli (Minneapolis), STiLGONE (Bozeman), and illin Degenerates (Butte) bring a tasty mixture of outlaw country, disco, funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, and psychedelic rock!

Covellite Theatre 215 W Broadway St, Butte

Cost: $10 ADV | $15 DOS

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Fri. Aug. 2

Braxton Keith

Braxton doesn’t just play country music. He lives it.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $15

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 2

Steven Stephen

Smooth indie vibes from Bozeman, MT.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 2

Bluebelly Junction

A Bozeman Rock and Roll band.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

9-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 2

Friday Night Stand-Up With Ahri Findling

Ahri Findling is the host for the interactive online game show, LUNA PARK, has appeared three times on Amazon’s SPORTS TALK GAME BREAKERS, and is back in Bozeman for a special late night show!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 2

Sammy Steel

Live local music for your pleasure.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Nightlife

9pm Fri. Aug. 2

Ponderosa Bar Trivia

Bar trivia with a 1st place cash prize and a 2nd place prize of a Ponderosa gift card!

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Education

9pm Fri. Aug. 2

Beyond the Big Sky Public Observing Nights

For three weekends this summer, gaze at the wonders of the universe using the largest telescope in Montana!

Montana Learning Center 7653 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena

Cost: $25/Adult & $15/child

Age: 12+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 2

Brian Kassay

Multi-Instrumentalist.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

11pm Fri. Aug. 2

Late Night Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for the late night version of our Happy Hour Open Mic! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Stick around for a drink & some laughs. Sign up for 4-5 minute sets at the door!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+