Education

10am-3pm Fri. Aug. 22

Catapalooza

Catapalooza is a premier opportunity for MSU students to interact with a wide variety of student organizations, MSU offices, Bozeman community organizations and local businesses. This event also provides Campus and Community Organizations amazing exposure to thousands of MSU Students.

Montana State University , Bozeman

Recreation

10am-7pm Fri. Aug. 22

Gallatin County RV & Boat Show

Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for the Gallatin County RV & Boat Show! From August 22 - 31, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and more!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. Aug. 22

Friday Friends

Babies and toddlers need socialization - as do their caregivers! Friday Friends is an open play program geared towards littles ages 0-3. Come enjoy coffee (or tea) and conversation during this weekly playtime! Siblings of all ages welcome.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-3, caregivers and siblings

Words

10:15-11:30am Fri. Aug. 22

Toddler & Preschooler 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 and their caregivers

Music

11am-11pm Fri. Aug. 22

Rhythms of Revolution

Join us for a day of action, art, and music to celebrate community, demand change, and create joy! 11 AM Protest & march (Gallatin County Courthouse) 12 PM Art Market featuring local artists & flash tattoos (Labor Temple) 7 PM 18+ Concert & Drag Show

Labor Temple 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 22

CRC Gentle Yoga + iRest Yoga Nidra

This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 22

Free Lunch for Kids & Teens

A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-18

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 22

Qigong

Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fitness

2-4:30pm Fri. Aug. 22

Women's Mountain Bike Skills Series

Coached by women, for women, this skills clinic is for women beginners to advanced riders looking to gain confidence and skills in downhill mountain biking.

Big Sky Resort 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky

Cost: $10

Education

3-6pm Fri. Aug. 22

QCORE Quantum Technologies Open House

Join QCORE, Montana State University’s Applied Quantum CORE, for tours, demonstrations and family-friendly activities related to quantum technologies, research and innovation.

EngineWorks Building 2425 Technology Blvd., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

4-10pm Fri. Aug. 22

Alpenglow Festival - SALES ENDED

As Bozeman's premier Music & Arts Festival, Alpenglow showcases local talent, restaurants, and businesses alongside world-class artists. It's two days jam-packed with excitement for everyone.

West Aspen Street West Aspen Street, Bozeman

Cost: Sales have ended online

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 22

Montana Pitmaster Classic 2025

Join Kenyon Noble for the 8th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This family friendly, community event is open to the public and everyone is welcome! All food and drink proceeds go directly to our local Gallatin Valley YMCA in supporting our youth and scholarship programs.

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Music

5-10pm Fri. Aug. 22

Creekside Revival Music Festival

Three days of jammin’ by the creek with 20 bands from across the country.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: Friday Advance $30 || Saturday Advance $40 || Sunday FREE || Three Night Pass $60 - Ticket prices increase by $10 the day of the show

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 22

Cleo Allen-Toll

MMA fighter, lead of Doublewide Dreams, Organic Soil Aficionado, Montana Renaissance Man, Cleo Allen-Toll.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

6-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 22

Paul Cauthen - SOLD OUT

Paul Cauthen is a true force of nature. His ability to captivate audiences with his soulful sound and larger-than-life personality has become lore amongst those that have witnessed it. Also doesn’t hurt to have a generational set of pipes to top it all off.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: $45

Age: All Ages

Recreation

7-8pm Fri. Aug. 22

Women's Monthlies Drum Circle for Women

Share your beat in the summer heat! Come blow off some steam at our monthly drum circle for women. No experience necessary. Loaner drums and percussion instruments available or bring your own.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman 325 N. 25th, Bozeman

Cost: $20 suggested contribution. No one turned away for lack of ability to contribute.

Age: adults

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 22

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 22

MSU Debut Concert

MSU is happy to host an amazing outdoor concert specifically for students. Some great local music opens and food trucks onsite!

Romney Hall - MSU Bozeman Grant Ave, Bozeman

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 22

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles + Vaudeville

Sherlock and Dr. Watson travel to the desolate moors of Baskerville Hall to investigate the curse of the supernatural hound that haunts the Baskerville family.

Virginia City Opera House 338 W Wallace St, Virginia City

Cost: $17, $25, $30

Stage

7:30-10:30pm Fri. Aug. 22

Live Standup Comedy: Sam Miller w/ Lynette Manning

Get ready for a comedy knockout as Sam Miller and Lynette Manning take over for a night of big laughs and bold humor.

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 W Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: $20 ADV | $30 DOS

Age: All Ages

Music

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 22

Jarred Hanson & The SunsAh406

Helena Country/Americana legends Jarred Hanson and SunsAh406 return to the Jump to get our boots movin’ and our booty’s groovin… Be sure to get down and join the dance revolution that all started here at your favorite bar!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Stage

8pm Fri. Aug. 22

The Brewery Follies

The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

H.S. Gilbert Brewery 200 East Cover Street, Virginia City

Cost: $26.50

Age: PG-13

Music

8pm Fri. Aug. 22

Darren Nicholson

Darren Nicholson, who has played mountain music since his youth in Western North Carolina, is a high-caliber musician with substantial contributions to such acts as Alecia Nugent and Balsam Range. Yes, he’s a punchy mandolinist with instrumentation nods to Bill Monroe and Marty Stuart, but he’s also an introspective songwriter, technical harmony singer, convincing lead vocalist, and a man on a mission.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $40

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 22

The Blackwater Band

The Blackwater Band brings a high-energy mix of raw riffs, thunderous drums, and electrifying vocals. Join us for a night of good ole rock and roll music!

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 22

Come Back K / Higher Law

Come Back K!: indie-alternative from Bozeman Higher Law: high-quality, heavy-hitting, punk rock n roll from Salt Lake City

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 22

John Roberts y Pan Blanco

John Roberts y Pan Blanco is an original ensemble that is designed to make the audience move. Many years of touring, recording and performing with West African, Funk, Soul, Salsa, Jazz and R&B ensembles have led to this project.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 22

The Shuffle Bums

Blues

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 22

Dammit Lauren

Live music.

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky