Classes

6-6:30am Wed. Aug. 12

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Education

10am-6pm Wed. Aug. 12

Big Kid STEAM - Rot-ology

Explore the science of decay.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Music

10:15-11:30am Wed. Aug. 12

Toddler & Preschool 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 years and their caregivers.

Visual Art

11am-5pm Wed. Aug. 12

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

noon-1pm Wed. Aug. 12

Free Summer Lunch for Kids & Teens

Free, delicious, and nutritious lunch for kids and teens.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids and Teens

Music

12:30-8:30pm Wed. Aug. 12

Period Performance Workshop presented by Baroque Music Montana

Musicians of all skill levels are invited to participate in this historical performance workshop led by Bozeman Symphony concertmaster Carrie Krause and a team of world-renowned faculty.

First Presbyterian Church 26 W Babcock St., Bozeman

Cost: $450 with full and partial scholarships available

Age: 14+

Visual Art

1-5pm Wed. Aug. 12

Crafternoon

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school age please bring an adult with you

Education

3-4pm Wed. Aug. 12

Memory Cafe

Social interaction and activities for people with dementia and their care partners in a safe, welcoming environment. Call Suzanne at (406) 860-8865 to register. Sponsored by MSU Extension.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Education

4-5pm Wed. Aug. 12

Midweek Eats - Creatively Healthy

Join Amy Ferguson, PharmD and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, for simple and creative strategies to prepare healthier meals for those you love.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Words

4-5pm Wed. Aug. 12

Read With A Dog

Kids read with a therapy dog for 10 minutes. All abilities welcome. Offered in partnership with Intermountain Therapy Animals.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Music

4-5pm Wed. Aug. 12

Phoebe Bridgers' Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience

Experience a one-week-only immersive album listening event featuring stunning visuals created in collaboration with National Geographic videographer Babak Amin Tafresh.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member

Age: All Ages

Music

5-7pm Wed. Aug. 12

Hannah Belle Terrell

Hannah Belle Terrell is a performer, songwriter, artist and music educator from the mountains of Colorado.

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

5-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

The Tiny Theater

Farmers Market Theater: 7-10 minute joyful experiences for the whole family while you stroll.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Faith

5:30-7pm Wed. Aug. 12

Bozeman Tergar

Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Education

5:30-7pm Wed. Aug. 12

Wednesday Walks

Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls. Departing from the Front Plaza, go out and back on local trails for approximately three miles.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

5:30-7:30pm Wed. Aug. 12

The Art of Wonder: Cultivating Awe Through Creative Writing

Reconnect with your creative voice and experiment with different writing forms in this three-week online course hosted by MSU Academic Technology & Outreach!

Online

Cost: $240 (discount available for nonprofit and public employees)

Age: Adults

Music

5:30-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

Bozeman Music Night with Dan Dubuque

Come enjoy some tunes with us!

Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Visual Art

6-7pm Wed. Aug. 12

Chiseled Art & Enduring Memory: Bozeman’s Historic Black Community in Sunset Hills Cemetery

This walking tour through Sunset Hills Cemetery explores the history of Bozeman’s Black community by visiting the headstones of those who helped shape the town’s early years.

Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: All Ages

Education

6-7pm Wed. Aug. 12

Organize Your Home & Life: Creating a More Organized, Peaceful, and Manageable Life

Organize Your Home & Life: Creating a More Organized, Peaceful, and Manageable Life. Have you ever looked around your home and felt overwhelmed by the clutter, paperwork, or unfinished organizing projects?

Virtual Event Main St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE Consultation

Age: 21+

Food & Drink

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

Show Time ROCK’N BINGO w/ Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge 111 E Oak St Suite 1B, Bozeman

Nightlife

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

BINGO Wednesday

BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

Bozeman Spirits 121 W Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Visual Art

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

Drink and Draw

Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

BoZambique at MAP

Join us for another Wednesday night of live music at MAP! BoZambique will be playing tunes from 6:00-8:00 pm.

MAP Brewing Co 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Dance

6-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

Dancing Down by the River

Country western/line dance lessons and live country music DJ with Western roots.

Riverhouse BBQ 45130 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10 single entry$40 bundle pkg.5 and under FREE

Age: All Ages

Fitness

6pm Wed. Aug. 12

5K Brew Run at Bridger Brewing

Community 5k runs at rotating craft breweries in Bozeman, MT. Every month from May - October, these runs are open to all, family-friendly, dog-friendly (on leash), and followed by raffle prizes at the end of every run.

Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Stage

6pm Wed. Aug. 12

Improv Drop In

Improv drop-in class & bar! Hosted by Annie & Levin. Pay what you can.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

6:30pm Wed. Aug. 12

LCD Soundsystem at KettleHouse Amphitheater (Night 1)

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome LCD Soundsystem for a live concert performance with Victoryland.

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner

Cost: $63 - $267

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

7-9pm Wed. Aug. 12

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky

Nightlife

7-9pm Wed. Aug. 12

Brainstormer Trivia

Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

Pub 317 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Music

7-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

The Mother Hips | with Bart Budwig

The Mother Hips is an American rock band based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW

Nightlife

7-11pm Wed. Aug. 12

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

Music

8-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

Anna Tivel

Acclaimed songwriter Anna Tivel brings her intimate folk songs, rich storytelling, and captivating live performance to Live From the Divide. Don't miss an evening with one of today's finest voices in contemporary folk music.

Live From The Divide 106 N 2nd Street, Livingston

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

Music

8pm Wed. Aug. 12

The Two Tracks with Little Jane and the Pistol Whips

Hailing from the eastern slope of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming—a state with more pronghorn than people—The Two Tracks have spent the last decade developing a powerful sound rooted in "thoughtful, literate songwriting” (Relix).

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 21+

Stage

8pm Wed. Aug. 12

Indie Comedy Night

Improv. Stand Up. Experimental Evenings.

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

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

Music

8pm Wed. Aug. 12

Open Jam

Open Jam

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Wed. Aug. 12

Emma and the Ledge

Join Emma and the Ledge for a captivating night of blues in beautiful Big Sky, MT!

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky

Music

9-11pm Wed. Aug. 12

Swing Dancing

Come dance!

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Music

9pm Wed. Aug. 12

Open Mic

Bozeman's Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+