Education

10-11am Fri. Nov. 8

Little Learners (Ages 1-3)

The program includes shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 1-3

Words

10:15-11:15am Fri. Nov. 8

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

1-2pm Fri. Nov. 8

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

4:15-5pm Fri. Nov. 8

Open Forum

Four finalists for the position of dean of the College of Letters and Science at Montana State University will interview on campus; as part of their campus interviews, each finalist will hold an open forum.

Words

4:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Open house celebrating research and Extension

Open house celebrating research and Extension, 4:30 p.m. in the Strand Union Building’s Alumni and Leigh lounges: An opportunity for alumni, students and community members to connect.

Leigh Lounge MSU SUB

Stage

5-6:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Grab your office mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 5. NO TICKETS NEEDED

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

5-8pm Fri. Nov. 8

Chandler Huntley

Local live music while you dine.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

5:30-6:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Crankie Festival 2024: Treasured Objects

Come see seven original works of story-telling art created and performed by Montana artists. Featuring live music and puppetry.

Beall Park Recreation Center 415 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $1, $5, $10 and free

Age: 6+

Music

6-8pm Fri. Nov. 8

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. Nov. 8

Bar IX Trivia

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

Bar IX 311 E Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Family

6-8pm Fri. Nov. 8

Sea Glass Holiday Tree

Kick off the holiday season by creating your very own Lighted Sea Glass Tree at Pinspiration Bozeman! In this workshop, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of building your tree from start to finish.

Pinspiration Bozeman 102 S 19th Ave Ste 1, Bozeman

Cost: $55

Age: 13+

Words

6-9pm Fri. Nov. 8

Courageous Leadership

Stuart Scheller, a former U.S. Marine lieutenant colonel who was discharged and imprisoned after criticizing American military leadership in Afghanistan, will speak at Montana State University

Cost: FREE

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Words

6:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Celebrate Ag Social

A celebratory event for students, sponsors, alumni and community members featuring a Montana-Made meal, a live band, a raffle supporting the college’s scholarship fund, an address from Cruzado and the recognition of the Outstanding Agricultural Leader.

MSU SUB Ballroom 280 strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: $25

Music

7-8pm Fri. Nov. 8

Crankie Festival 2024: Treasured Objects

Come see seven original works of story-telling art created and performed by Montana artists. Featuring live music and puppetry.

Beall Park Recreation Center 415 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $1, $5, $10 and free

Age: 6+

Stage

7-8:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Friday Night Stand-Up With Shafi Hossein

Shafi Hossain has appeared on Kevin Hart's LOL Network's show Road Comics, was named one of New York's Funniest Stand Up by the New York Comedy Festival, and has over 100K social media followers. Come see him right here in Bozeman!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

7-10pm Fri. Nov. 8

Jacob Rountree Album Release

After performing nearly every large festival and stage Montana has to offer, award winning local artist, Jacob Rountree is bringing his new and improved band to the Live from the Divide Stage, to celebrate the release of his latest EP!

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $30

Age: All Ages

Music

7-11pm Fri. Nov. 8

The Last Revel

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome The Last Revel for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $22-$45 (Adv.) $25 (DOS)

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

7-11pm Fri. Nov. 8

Covellite International Film Festival 2025 Aperitif

11th Annual Montana Fishing Film Festival at The Covellite Theatre!

The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Fri. Nov. 8

Astor Piazzola's Maria De Buenos Aires

Opera Montana presents Astor Piazzola's sultry tango opera, presented in partnership with Raison D'etre Dance Project.

Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $25-200

Music

7pm Fri. Nov. 8

Hawks Theatre Co. presents "Singing' in the Rain!"

Come see this amazing production of Singing’ in the Rain, presented by Hawks Theatre Co. directed by Lila Michael, musical direction by Jacob Malczyk, and choreography by Valarie Andrews.

Bozeman High School Auditorium Enter from the 15th street and Ruth Thibeault Drive entrance, Bozeman

Cost: Students $10, General Admission $15 (Presale) $20 (at the door)

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Fri. Nov. 8

Tango Opera - Maria De Buenos Aires

Immerse yourself in the passionate rhythms and spellbinding intrigue of Astor Piazzola’s tango opera Maria de Buenos Aires. Presented in partnership with Bozeman’s own Raison D’être Dance Project, Opera Montana’s first-ever Spanish language opera.

Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $28

Visual Art

7:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Van Gogh - Poets and Lovers

This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $14.25

Movies

7:45pm Fri. Nov. 8

TREW To You Community Film Tour

Come watch the films, get hyped for winter, and have the chance to support the local crew! Mingle in the Ballroom prior with booths and drinks.

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $20

Music

8-10pm Fri. Nov. 8

Lionel Bart's Oliver! The Musical

The Shane Center presents Lionel Bart's Oliver! the Musical October 18 through November 10. Oliver! is generously sponsored by Sky Federal Credit Union, ASPEN, and the Livingston Tourism Business Improvement District.

The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 E. Lewis Street Livingston, MT 59047, Livingston

Cost: Adult- $23 Senior (60+) College Military- $17 Youth (-17)- $11

Age: All Ages

Music

8-11pm Fri. Nov. 8

Red Merle

Fronted by the singular talent Travis Yost, from Missoula, MT Red Merle is Montana’s premiere “Dad Country” act. From Randy Travis to George Strait, you won't want to sit for a single song! This powerhouse of a cover band has been performing and wowi

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Fri. Nov. 8

Jacob Rountree

Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $30

Stage

9-10:30pm Fri. Nov. 8

Friday Night Stand-Up With Shafi Hossein

Shafi Hossain has appeared on Kevin Hart's LOL Network's show Road Comics, was named one of New York's Funniest Stand Up by the New York Comedy Festival, and has over 100K social media followers. Come see him right here in Bozeman!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Nov. 8

Buffalo Burrows

Buff’s timeless western voice blazes a trail through a landscape of mountainous 808s, sweeping analog synths and home-brewed samples – alongside Buff’s trusty guitar, Nessie.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Nightlife

9pm Fri. Nov. 8

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+

Music

9pm Fri. Nov. 8

Ten Years Gone

Pop Rock Dance Band

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Nov. 8

The Shaky Calls

Low-Fi Rock n Roll

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+