10am Fri. Dec. 14

Public celebration for opening of Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering

Following the roughly one-hour ceremony, the public may tour the building, which will house MSU's Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering and Honors College.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Words

noon Fri. Dec. 14

MSU Wonderlust:Poverty in the Gallatin Valley: What We See and What We Don’t and What HRDC is Doing About It

How it works to assess needs, develop programs, interventions, and partnerships, and evaluate their effectiveness in a time of budgetary uncertainty and community change.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

4:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

Pokemon Club

Love Pokemon? Meet other Pokemon fans!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Nightlife

5-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

Artist Reception and Holiday Show

Peter Moore Opening Reception in conjunction with Downtown Bozeman’s Winter Art Walk! Sponsored by Emerson Grill and Ecce Gallery.

Ecce Gallery 207 W Olive Street, Bozeman

Cost: Free

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 14

Downtown Bozeman Art Walk

Galleries and shops will be open with snacks and refreshments.

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

Education

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 14

Emerson's Winter Art Walk

Come see three new exhibits opening in the Jessie Wilber, Lobby and Weaver Room Galleries!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 14

Artists' Gallery Artwalk

Meet featured artist's, Barb Starner- watercolor & alcohol ink landscapes. MJ Corrigan, still life oil paints. Sara Orchard, fused glass wares & decor. Ashley Wells, silver jewelry and more.

Artist Gallery at the Emerson Cultural Center 111 S Grand Ave., Ste. 106, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

5:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

RAVEN RŌSHI

An original, ethereal indie folk sound that teases transportation into the mystic.

Community Food Co-Op Downtown 44 E Main St, Bozeman

Leisure

6-7pm Fri. Dec. 14

Author Event - Allen Morris Jones

Country Bookshelf is thrilled to welcome author Allen Morris Jones, who will discuss and sign his newest book "Montana for Kids".

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

6-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

Art Reception: Kyle Stinson & Margot Gaillard

Join us for an opportunity to meet local Bozeman photographer Kyle Stinson & guest artist Margot Gaillard, whose work will be featured at the Teahouse from now through February.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 14

Ty Stevenson

Ty began actively writing country music, and currently has comprised a portfolio that includes over 100 personally-written songs.

Wild Joe's Coffee Spot 18 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

6-9pm Fri. Dec. 14

Music and Margaritas

With Chuck Swenson on vocals and banjo and who knows what else.

Albertano's Authentic Méxican Food 1235 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Food & Drink

6-9pm Fri. Dec. 14

Kenny Diamond

Reservations Call 406-551-5066 or email CorxMT@gmail.com for your reservation.

Tanoshii 113 East Main, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

6pm Fri. Dec. 14

Art Walks

The galleries feature artists’ openings and receptions and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Food & Drink

6pm Fri. Dec. 14

Welcome to Winter Kick-off Party

Includes drinks (beer), food, fires, and more! Ski, hang out with your friends, and celebrate winter!

Lindley Center 1102 E. Curtiss St., Bozeman

Cost: Purchase of a Community Nordic Trails Pass

Food & Drink

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 14

Jazz Night

Join Red Tractor Pizza for a rotating lineup of Bozeman's finest jazz musicians every Friday.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Food & Drink

7pm Fri. Dec. 14

Bob Bramblett/Scott Boehler

Bob's tasty guitar and Scotty's powerful harp combine with vocals to make for an evening of great music. They play the rhythm AND the blues!

Uncorked Wine and Cheese Bar 212 West Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Music

7pm Fri. Dec. 14

Aoide at Christmas: Advent Evensong

The program is fashioned after the ancient liturgy of Evensong, and will include the Herbert Howell's Collegium Regale canticles, Gabriel Jackson's Preces & Responses, and Santiago from Joby Talbot's Path of Miracles.

Holy Rosary Church 220 West Main Street , Bozeman

Cost: $10 adult/$5 student

Dance

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 14

Teahouse Tango Dance

Tango dancing is hosted at the Teahouse by Bozeman Tango on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Free event, with a lesson offered at the beginning of the evening.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Leisure

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

White Christmas

Holiday classic with entertaining shenanigans and musical numbers! It will have you "dreaming of a white Christmas"!

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $18-$34

Age: All Ages

Leisure

8pm Fri. Dec. 14

Eddie's First Christmas on Patrol

Christmas in a bar.....what could happen?

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $14/Advance; $16/At the Door

Age: 17+

Food & Drink

8:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons

Buy your tickets now for a night of rocking good music!

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $15-$18

Age: 18+

Food & Drink

9pm-12:30am Fri. Dec. 14

Sunrise Karaoke

Live entertainment

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: FREE

Music

9pm-1am Fri. Dec. 14

Live Music

Stop in to see who's playing..

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Food & Drink

9pm-1am Fri. Dec. 14

710 Ashbury - Grateful Dead Tribute

Montana's own Grateful Dead Cover Band from Helena MT will lay down all your classic Dead Favorites.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $9 advance, $12 at the door

Age: 21+

Music

9:30pm Fri. Dec. 14

Cole & The Thorns

Lady jams all night!

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $5

Age: 21+