Education

10am-7pm Fri. Dec. 15

Give the Gift of Literacy - Book Drive / Fair

“Buy a book, Donate a Book” at Barnes & Noble Now through December 24. Achieving early reading success opens the doors to life-long opportunities.

Barnes & Noble Book Store Gallatin Valley Mall - 2825 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

noon Fri. Dec. 15

Friday Forum

Dr. Ralph Johnson from MSU Architecture and Urban Planning and his students will report on research in affordable housing in Montana and around the country.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

4:30-5:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Pokemon Club

Love Pokemon? Meet other Pokemon fans Fridays at 4:30 in the library for all kinds of Pokemon fun.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Food & Drink

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Live Music with Ruby Valley Boys & Barbwire

Come enjoy some great music from The Ruby Valley Boys & Barbwire.....and you should grab a drink and a bottle or two while you are here!

Willie's Distillery 312 Main St, Ennis

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

5:30-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Claudia Williams

Claudia from Montana Rose, live music while you dine.

Kountry Korner Cafe 81820 Gallatin Road, Bozeman

Age: all ages

Food & Drink

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 15

Ugly Sweater Party Mixer

Pairing with the wonderful Mix & Mingle and trying a new spin on our speed dating nights.

Dry Hills Distillery 106 Village Center Lane, Four Corners

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Music

6pm Fri. Dec. 15

Coyote Gypsies

Southwest Montana's eclectic Klezmer band offers Eastern European folk music with a Western edge.

Uncorked Wine and Cheese Bar 212 West Park St, Livingston

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

Dance

6:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Nutcracker in a Nutshell: All Cracked Up

The performance offers a plot twist, new characters, and music changes, yet remains a showcase for children of all ages and experience. TICKETS AVAILABLE at Chalet Sports or at the door on the performance days.

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

Cost: $20 adults & $10 ages 2-12 & all balcony seats

Age: all ages

Music

7pm Fri. Dec. 15

Neil Filo Beddow

He plays original folk rock for the soul, and describes his guitar style as the West Dakota stutter.

Norris Hot Springs Rr 84, Norris

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

Music

7pm Fri. Dec. 15

First Snow: Aoide at Christmas

Six singers from Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music who will sing with Aoide on a diverse program of contemporary choral music including Taverner, Pärt, Ešenvalds, Pulitzer Prize-winning composers David Lang and Kevin Puts, and others.

Holy Rosary Church 220 West Main Street , Bozeman

Cost: $10 suggested donation

Stage

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Annie

This heartwarming family comedy is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $17-$32

Age: All ages

Stage

8pm Fri. Dec. 15

7th Annual Comedy Review

The Verge’s 7th Annual Comedy Review “Holidazed and Confused” at the Verge Theater Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays December 7th through Saturday, December 16th at 8pm.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $14

Music

8pm Fri. Dec. 15

Jerry Joseph & Steve Drizos

Come rock with Jerry & Steve in Livingston.

The Attic 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston

Cost: $12 adv $15 door

Music

9pm-12:30am Fri. Dec. 15

Live Music

Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday - see online listing for band info.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm-1am Fri. Dec. 15

Live Music

Stop in to see who's playing..

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+