Bozeman Magazine

noon-2pm Fri. Aug. 9

Bubblepalooza

Delight in all things effervescent and translucent in this end of summer bubble festival. Create bubbles big and small, make art with bubbles, and dance in endless streams of bubbles.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 0-5

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Aug. 9

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

1-2pm Fri. Aug. 9

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

2-4:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Summer Learning on the Go - at Valley West Park

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

Valley West Park Clifden and Cascade Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

4-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

LeeAnn Ramey Art Grand Opening Celebration

Join us during art walk to celebrate our new location at the corner of Tracy and Mendenhall. Meet the artists, tour the gallery & studios, and signup for classes. Refreshments will be served.

LeeAnn Ramey Art 27 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

Come sip, stroll and shop at The Artists’ Gallery in the Emerson. Featuring over 20 local artists' work. Meet artists/members who own and operate the gallery. An amazing variety of unique local art/treasures for the home for yourself, fam & friends.

The Artists’ Gallery - In the Emerson Building 111 South Grand Ave Suite 106, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

Art Walk at The Emerson

Start your art walk at the Emerson! New exhibits revealed August 9th include Leah Cupino in our upstairs Weaver Room Gallery, and Chase DeForest in our Jessie Wilber Gallery, with Yuki Coyle continuing her exhibit in our Lobby Gallery.

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ALL are welcome

5pm Fri. Aug. 9

Indigikitchen Cooking Class: A Taste of Indigenous Foods

Indigenous foods were removed from our diets during colonial times. Mariah Gladstone is revitalizing these foods and creating a food movement. In her cooking class, you will learn to prepare and enjoy a full meal of indigenous recipes.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $75

6-7:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Stand Stark Still | A Collection of Beckett Shorts

Verge Theater presents Stand Stark Still. One room becomes six – with striking visuals and absurd language, explore the inner lives of women wrestling with the inertia of existence.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: Pay What You Wish Tickets

Age: Ages 12+

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

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

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

Art Walk

Over 40 participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments to the visiting community members.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

Land of Light and Color

Opening reception for a group exhibition featuring Bruce Park and Rory Jackson.

Old Main Gallery. & Framing 129 E Main, Bozeman

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 9

Bar IX Trivia

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

Bar IX 311 E Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

7-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Friday Night Stand-Up With Liam Nelson

Liam Nelson has opened for Sam Morril, Dusty Slay, Gianmarco Soresi, Kate Willett and more. He is also a club favorite at some of the biggest clubs in the country like Laugh Factory Chicago, Zanies Nashville, and the Improv club chain.

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Sport

7-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Bozeman Stampede Rodeo

This three day event contains all your favorite rodeo action and benefits local youth Ag organization.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $25 GA

Politics

7-10pm Fri. Aug. 9

Montana Freedom Rally

MDP is hosting an evening of fun, rallying, and live music at The Rialto in Bozeman on Friday, August 9th. Join Democratic candidate for Governor Ryan Busse as we rally around protecting reproductive freedom in Montana and help Get out the Vote!

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

7pm Fri. Aug. 9

Bridger BrewGrass

A two-night bluegrass event. Night one will be featuring the legendary The Infamous Stringdusters and the sensational Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, night 2 is Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Railroad Earth.

Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks

Cost: $55 per night

7pm Fri. Aug. 9

Beach Bear Radio Presents: Cosmic Sans & Senterline

Covellite Presents a Beach Bear Radio Show: Western psychedelic rock and punk rock out of Missoula MT.

Covellite Theatre 215 W Broadway St, Butte

Cost: $10 ADV | $15 DOS

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Aug. 9

Wolves of Glendale

A comedy band based out of Glendale, Ca.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $30

Leisure

7:35pm Fri. Aug. 9

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. 9

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

8-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Stand Stark Still | A Collection of Beckett Shorts

Verge Theater presents Stand Stark Still. One room becomes six – with striking visuals and absurd language, explore the inner lives of women wrestling with the inertia of existence.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: Pay What You Wish Tickets

Age: Ages 12+

8-10pm Fri. Aug. 9

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

8-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman's past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

Corner at the Court House 3rd and Main, Bozeman

Cost: $6 to $10

Age: All Ages

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 9

Brandon Hale & The Dirty Shame

Brandon Hale & The Dirty Shame are seasoned pro's at making you swing, swoon and gyrate. Montana's very own country stars are nothing to joke about, you won't believe it with unless you hear it. Come knock the mud off your boots!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

8pm Fri. Aug. 9

William Clark Green

Boasting sandpaper vocals and country-rock sound at the crossroads of back-alley grit and gravel-road grace.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $20

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. Aug. 9

Driftwood w/The Dirty Dirty

Driftwood is an Americana/Folk-Rock band from Binghamton, New York.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Aug. 9

Tamela Hauer Band

A mix of your favorite country, pop and rock covers.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

9-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 9

Friday Night Stand-Up With Liam Nelson

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 9

Bottle Cap

Live local music for your pleasure.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Nightlife

9pm Fri. Aug. 9

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+

9pm Fri. Aug. 9

Doublewide Dreams

Rock and Roll from Livingston, MT.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+