Education

Thu. Aug. 3

MSU State Days

Montana high school students looking to attend college next fall are invited to register for State Days, a free summer visit program at Montana State University for prospective students.

MSU Bozeman 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman

Music

Thu. Aug. 3

Baroque Music Montana Presents - Fairest Isle

Folk, dance, and courtly compositions from the 18th c. British Iles, performed on period instruments including violin, cello, bassoon, lute, and harp.

Backyard of Carrie & Paul 500 Black Bear Rd., Bozeman

Cost: $30

Age: All Ages

Kids

8am-10pm Thu. Aug. 3

Kids Trike, Bike & Skate Chalk Race Track (Pilgrim Church Parking Lot)

Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love. Ends Sept 30.

Pilgrim Church 2118 S. 3rd Avenue (South of the Corner of Willson & Kagy), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-noon Thu. Aug. 3

Summer Stewards Education Series

Teach your kids to be stewards of the land through our Summer Stewards Education Series. The Stewards program is an outdoor learning adventure that is FREE and FUN for all ages!

Gallatin Conservation District garden 123 S Broadway St, Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

10:15-11:15am Thu. Aug. 3

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

Education

11:30am-12:30pm Thu. Aug. 3

Starting Sprouts Garden Hour

At this FREE public drop-in program,we will read, sing, and explore activity stations in the garden; join us on Thursdays during the summer to learn, play, taste, and grow!

Story Mill Community Center 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

noon-1pm Thu. Aug. 3

Kids Summer Lunch Program

HRDC's summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18 and under

Education

noon-1:30pm Thu. Aug. 3

Gallatin Valley Farm To School BOB Garden Bus

Bring the kids to the Library Front Plaza to visit the BOB bus.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: kids

Education

3-6pm Thu. Aug. 3

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Sport

4-9pm Thu. Aug. 3

Valley View Rodeo

Performances run all summer long from June - August beginning May 31st. Finals will be held on August 31st.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: 16+  $22 Online | $25 At The Gate, 7-15yrs $16.75 Online | $20 At The Gate

Music

5-10pm Thu. Aug. 3

Thirsty Thursday

Drop in for a full bar, live music, and Chef at Grill TBD.

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

Music

5pm Thu. Aug. 3

Little Jane Trio

Live local music while you dine.

Gallatin River Lodge 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman

Nightlife

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Aug. 3

Trivia with Trivia Tom

Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

Bunkhouse Brewery - Four Corners 7715 Shedhorn Drive, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6pm Thu. Aug. 3

Kip Moore

Damn Love World Tour

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: $50

Age: all ages

Music

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 3

23rd Annual Music on Main

The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 6th to August 10th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Food & Drink

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 3

Thai BBQ

Get ready for a journey into the culinary world of Thai BBQ. Come learn from Chef Oui while enjoying a 3-course tasting menu and complimentary drinks. Please call to reserve your seat!

Bridger Kitchens 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman

Cost: $50 / Person

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

7-8pm Thu. Aug. 3

Vintage Swing Social

The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend's awesome wine.

La Brasserie 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

7-9pm Thu. Aug. 3

Branson Anderson

Branson is a seasoned folk/blues performer originally from a small town in southern Nevada.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Music

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 3

Erik Stucky

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Colorado-based singer/songwriter Erik Stucky

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Thu. Aug. 3

KGLT & Hop Lounge present Live DJ Night

Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink.

Hop Lounge 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman

Music

7pm Thu. Aug. 3

Music in the Mountains: TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Music

8pm Thu. Aug. 3

Reckless Kelly

A blend of country, rock, and Americana, with a sound that's all their own.

Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks

Cost: $40

Stage

8pm Thu. Aug. 3

Brewery Follies

The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-829-2969 ext. 3

Virginia City Opera House 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City

Music

8pm Thu. Aug. 3

Lance Roark

A little country a little rock and roll.

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $10-20

Age: 18+

Music

8pm Thu. Aug. 3

Jess Atkins

Local live music.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

8:30-10pm Thu. Aug. 3

TMI Live! Storytelling Show: Wet Hot American Stories

Moth Story Slam winner Bex Frucht heads up a night of rowdy storytelling featuring true-life tales with “too much information” so expect the explicit and illicit — especially with the special August theme of WET HOT AMERICAN STORIES!

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

Cost: $12

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Thu. Aug. 3

National Park Radio

National Park Radio is an indie-folk power duo from the Ozark mountains featuring enthusiastic, positive energy, powerful songwriting, and beautiful harmonies from husband & wife Stefan and Kerrie Szabo.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Age: 21+