Sport
8am-2:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
Support the future of Gallatin County at One Valley Community Foundation’s 9th annual Golf Invitational on Friday, August 23rd, at Old Works Golf Course.
Old Works Golf Course 1205 Pizzini Way, Anacodna
Cost: $1500 per team of 4
Age: All Ages
Words
10:15-11:15am Fri. Aug. 23
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
Business
12:10-1pm Fri. Aug. 23
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
Education
1-2pm Fri. Aug. 23
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
2-4:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
Explore hands-on learning and play, especially for kids ages 3-11.
Valley West Park Clifden and Cascade Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Music
5-8pm Fri. Aug. 23
Live music.
Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Food & Drink
5-8pm Fri. Aug. 23
Join us for the 7th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This is a free community event with food and beverage proceeds that benefit our Gallatin Valley YMCA. Let's EAT!
Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware 1243 W Oak Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
5-11pm Fri. Aug. 23
Four days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country. Thursday show is FREE.
Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston
Cost: $30, $40, 3 day pass $100
Music
6-8pm Fri. Aug. 23
Celtic music with a family friendly environment.
Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
6-8pm Fri. Aug. 23
Undercover geniuses can try their hand at this spot's trivia questions.
Bar IX 311 E Main St, Bozeman
Age: 21+
Music
6-10pm Fri. Aug. 23
The Montana State Old-Time Fiddler’s Contest has been a cornerstone event in our state since 1964, bringing together talented musicians and enthusiastic audiences from across the United States.
Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman
Cost: $5 / day
Age: All Ages, Family Friendly!
Music
6:30-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.
Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Music
6:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
Pinky and the Floyd returns to Bridger Brewing's Bozeman location (1609 S. 11th Ave) for a Back-to-School Block Party Celebration.
Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $35 +fees ($45 on day-of-show)
Age: All ages welcome (Under 5 get in free)
Stage
7-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
Aaron Kominos-Smith has appeared on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, MTV, Oculus’ NextVR Network, and American Movie Classic. Audiences connect instantly with Aaron’s charming wit and energetic characters.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door
Age: 18+
Stage
7-9pm Fri. Aug. 23
Every Brilliant Thing. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.“Heart-wrenching, hilarious. One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see."
MSU Strand Union Ballroom MSU Campus Bozeman Strand Union Building, Bozeman
Cost: $15 students, $20 General
Dance
7pm Fri. Aug. 23
The Metal + Mozart Project Pitch is a preview performance and proof-of-concept for Raison D'être Dance Project's next major two-act production.
Ground Control, Exploration for Movement and the Arts 140 Graves Trl, Bozeman
Cost: $40
Music
7:30-10pm Fri. Aug. 23
Enjoy the tribute music of the Highwayman band as performed by Tony Suraci in the Paradise Valley.
Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail No, Livingston
Cost: Section A $58, Section B $45, Section B $32
Age: All Ages
Leisure
7:35pm Fri. Aug. 23
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. 23
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
Music
8-10pm Fri. Aug. 23
Featuring local and touring music acts.
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
8-11pm Fri. Aug. 23
Raise the Roof is fronted by Paul Larson, a country music legend in South Dakota! This will be a night of kicking away your worries and letting loose to some good ol' country music!
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: FREE
Music
8-11:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
A Country/Southern Rock music recording artist fronted by brothers Taylor Powell and Blake Powell.
The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $10
Music
8pm Fri. Aug. 23
The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his kind of country music to stages all over the world.
The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway
Cost: $20
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Fri. Aug. 23
Rock and Roll band!
Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Stage
9-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 23
Aaron Kominos-Smith has appeared on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, MTV, Oculus’ NextVR Network, and American Movie Classic. Audiences connect instantly with Aaron’s charming wit and energetic characters.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door
Age: 18+
Music
9-11pm Fri. Aug. 23
Live local music for your pleasure.
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Nightlife
9pm Fri. Aug. 23
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. Aug. 23
Western Blues
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Fri. Aug. 23
Live music
Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Stage
11pm Fri. Aug. 23
Join us for the late night version of our Happy Hour Open Mic! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Stick around for a drink & some laughs. Sign up for 4-5 minute sets at the door!
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+