Education

9-9:45am Sat. May. 6

Branching Out: the Bio-Art of Bonsai

Majestically trained, mature trees in miniature. Most of us can’t help but be captivated by the beauty of bonsai. This introductory seminar is for anyone who’s ever wanted to know more about these curiously crafted living sculptures.

Cashman Nursery & Landscaping 2055 Springhill Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Recreation

9am-2:30pm Sat. May. 6

Bike Swap - GVBC - 2023

GVBC’s annual Bike Swap is the one-day event for people looking to buy or sell bike related equipment in Bozeman. More info: GallatinValleyBicycleClub.org/bike-swap/

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Family

9am-4pm Sat. May. 6

Bozeman Spring MADE Fair

We are excited to bring all that our events offers for artisans, non-profits, and the local community to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for the Bozeman SPRING MADE fair. Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 195+ skilled artisans and non-profits.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: FRIDAY, MAY 5: $10 VIP NIGHT 5PM-8PM SATURDAY, MAY 6 $5 EARLY BIRD PASS 9AM-10AM *** FREE10am-4pm

Age: All Ages

Education

10-10:45am Sat. May. 6

Grow Your Own: Strawberries, Raspberries, and Asparagus

Perennial and Edible. Plant a patch once and enjoy the harvest year after year. Head out to the garden with Jerry where he’ll demonstrate how to establish and maintain your own strawberry, raspberry, or asparagus plot.

Cashman Nursery & Landscaping 2055 Springhill Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-noon Sat. May. 6

STEAM Saturday

Pull up a stool at the Science Station and learn through a guided STEAM experience from a community volunteer.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: Included with Admission

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-noon Sat. May. 6

Bridger Aerospace Open House

Come and see Aerial Firefighting planes at the Bridger Aerospace Open House. As admission, please bring a children’s book* (English or Spanish) to support the Bozeman Health Pediatric Clinic!

Bridger Aerospace 90 Aviation Ln., Belgrade

Cost: Please bring a children's book to support the Bozeman Health Pediatric Clinic!

Age: All Ages

Stage

10am-noon Sat. May. 6

Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof

We are looking for actors who are ready to work hard to bring this wonderful show to life on the stage of The Ellen Theatre.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Words

10:15-11am Sat. May. 6

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Kids

11am-1pm Sat. May. 6

Kenyon Noble’s Junior Carpenter Mother’s Day Event

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it's time to make them feel special! Kids 12 & under are invited to come and build a unique planter for mom and plant a beautiful flower at any of our Kenyon Noble locations. All materials are provided!

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12 & under

Music

11am-1pm Sat. May. 6

Cole Decker

Live music inside the restaurant from Cole Decker.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Visual Art

11am-5pm Sat. May. 6

BAM Sacred Roots Exhibit

Sacred Roots explores the scientific, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of flora in art.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

noon-3pm Sat. May. 6

Open House

Tour Bozeman's newest wedding venue and art gallery, the 1889 Barn.

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Visual Art

noon-4pm Sat. May. 6

"Ant-Man" Movie Screening and the Wonderful World of Ants

Celebrate one of nature’s most fascinating creatures: Ants! Learn more about these tiny communal creatures from Dr. Miles Maxer, snack on a crunchy treat made of ants, and enjoy a screening of the Marvel movie "Ant-Man."

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $3 members, $5 non-members

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

noon-6pm Sat. May. 6

Poker Tournament

Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold 'em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

The Cat's Paw 721 N. 7th Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $80

Age: 18+

Visual Art

1pm Sat. May. 6

Mad Hatter Tea Party

This event is in Butte but if you are in Bozeman, we will meet at the Belgrade Albertsons by the BK sign I drive a navy-blue jeep grand Cherokee. Wear your finest or go as you are go enjoy tea and treats also bring some to share if you like.

Albertsons 6999 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Roadtrip

1pm Sat. May. 6

Virginia City Elks Lodge Poker Tournament

Door Prizes, Dinner. For more information, call or text 406-660-1559.

Virginia City Elks Lodge 300 Wallace S, Virginia City

Stage

1:30-4:30pm Sat. May. 6

Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof

We are looking for actors who are ready to work hard to bring this wonderful show to life on the stage of The Ellen Theatre.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Fundraiser

3-5pm Sat. May. 6

Kentucky Derby Benefit Party for Heroes and Horses

Keep the momentum of "Give Big" going and stop by the Peak showroom for a Kentucky Derby-themed party. All proceeds go to Heroes and Horses.

Peak Skis Showroom 245 Quail Run Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

4-8pm Sat. May. 6

Kentucky Derby Watch Party

We will have specials including mint juleps, hot brown sliders, cheese pimento fries and bourbon tastings. Prizes for best dressed and best hat!

Sky Shed 24 W MENDENHALL ST, Bozeman

Stage

4:30pm Sat. May. 6

Crankie Fest

What in the world is a crankie, you ask? Crankies are a form of visual storytelling with a rich and wonderful history.

Beall Park Recreation Center 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE, suggested donation of $18/ticket

Age: ages 5 - 105

Music

5-10pm Sat. May. 6

SLAM "Look Back, Fund Forward" FUNdraiser

Collaborative art projects, live art demonstrations, silent art auction, 50/50 raffle, cash bar, and food from the Mighty Spork, this event will be a BLAST!

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $40-55

Stage

5:30-6:30pm Sat. May. 6

Whiz BANG! Class Showcase

We just finished our first short form or Whiz Bang improv class , our students have spent the last 4 weeks learning new games, tips and tricks to putting on a hilarious, high energy show!

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

Cost: $5 at the door

Age: 18+

Food & Drink

5:30pm Sat. May. 6

Burgers & Bingo

Burgers & Bingo is back after a long hiatus, enjoy a burger and bingo every Saturday night.

Eagles Lodge 316 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: All ages

Stage

7-8pm Sat. May. 6

Notorious BOZ for Mountain Time Arts!

This week's Armando is Francesca Pine-Rodriguez. Francesca has lived in the Bozeman area all her life and her lived experience growing up on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow reservations brings unique perspectives and fun story-telling.

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

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

Stage

7pm Sat. May. 6

Crankie Fest

What in the world is a crankie, you ask? Crankies are a form of visual storytelling with a rich and wonderful history.

Beall Park Recreation Center 415 N. Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE, suggested donation of $18/ticket

Age: ages 5 - 105

Music

7pm Sat. May. 6

Ben Larson & The Grown Ass Men

Old Time Stringband

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Stage

7:30pm Sat. May. 6

F*cking A

F*cking A tells the tragic story of Hester Smith, a mother whose son was taken from her and imprisoned as a child, and her journey to free him.

Emerson Suite 107 111 South Grand Avenue Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $35

Age: 17+

Music

8-10pm Sat. May. 6

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Sat. May. 6

American Aquarium

American alternative country band from Raleigh, North Carolina.

Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $25-$105

Age: All ages

Stage

8pm Sat. May. 6

Play: Mary Page Marlowe

Playwright Tracy Letts expands what at first appears to be an intimate snapshot of one woman’s ordinary life into a sweeping portrait chronicling seven decades, with five actresses playing the title role.

Blue Slipper Theatre 113 E Callender St, Livingston

Age: 15+

Nightlife

8pm Sat. May. 6

Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson is a world-renown guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter from Australia.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $40

Music

8pm-12:30am Sat. May. 6

Western Roots Country Dancing

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Stage

9-10pm Sat. May. 6

Whiz BANG! Intoxicating Comedy

Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, short-form improv that is so funny it's criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it's the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

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

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Sat. May. 6

El Wencho

A powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Sat. May. 6

The Dylan Thomas Band with Gallatin Ghost Train

Local Rock music

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+