6-8pm Thu. May. 16

Cigars, Smoked Meat & Bourbon

Guess Bartender Casey Mitchell from Lazy K Bar MIGHT be bringing a special guest with him.....stay tuned. TBD cigar expert, and well yes, we will have that smoked meat. All served up inside Authentic Montana history.

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $55 gets you a cigar, some meat AND Lazy K Bar Bourbon!

Age: 21+

6-8:30pm Thu. May. 16

Good Fire, Bad Fire Film Premiere

Join PERC for a free event premiering our newest short film, "Good Fire, Bad Fire," followed by a panel discussion and reception.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-9pm Thu. May. 16

Fly-tying Night

Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

Bozeman Fly Supply 2621 W College, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6:40pm Thu. May. 16

Pecha Kucha 42

Pecha Kucha is back with another eclectic evening of speakers!

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $10.50 gen admission, $7 students

7-8pm Thu. May. 16

Vintage Swing Social

Join the Downbeat Vintage Swing Society for our weekly vintage swing social, we host an introductory swing lesson, followed by a social to dance.

Blend 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman

7-9pm Thu. May. 16

Thursday Night Out!

Improv Thursday Nights are back and it's the perfect time to check our hilarious improv shows! A showcase of some of our awesome teams paired with our signature shows. This week: Spanking Molly, One Woman Show & Now with Annie & Levin.

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

Cost: $15, $5 for MSU students

Age: 18+

7-10pm Thu. May. 16

Zachary McKinley

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based acoustic rock artist Zachary McKinley.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

7pm Thu. May. 16

The Grey Dog Bar Karaoke

Karaoke at the Grey Dog Bar

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

8-10pm Thu. May. 16

Live Music

The Tune Up is host to live music multiple times per week.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

9-9:30am Fri. May. 17

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall to discover the fascinating history of one of the museum's fossil specimens.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Fri. May. 17

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

12:10-1pm Fri. May. 17

Bozeman Gold Club

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

1-2pm Fri. May. 17

Sensational Babies

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

4-5:30pm Fri. May. 17

West African Drum and Dance Workshops

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our drum and dance classes.

Raison D'être Dance Project 140 Graves Trail Suite 7B, Bozeman

Cost: $30 Classes / $15 Performance

Age: All Ages

4-9pm Fri. May. 17

CSCMT Food Truck Festival

From savory to sweet, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Fundraiser for the Cancer Support Community.

Gallatin County Regional Park Oak & Davis, Bozeman

5-6:30pm Fri. May. 17

Happy Hour Open Mic

Join us for Happy Hour Open Mic with host Jon Jacobs! With $4 Beer, Wine, Wells and sets, this is the perfect end of the week activity. Grab your office mates and come try your hand at some comedy. Sign-ups start at 5.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-8pm Fri. May. 17

Drink and Draw with @artbywolves

Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-7:30pm Fri. May. 17

West African Drum and Dance Workshops

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our drum and dance classes.

Raison D'être Dance Project 140 Graves Trail Suite 7B, Bozeman

Cost: $30 Classes / $15 Performance

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Fri. May. 17

Friday Night Jazz

Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

6:30-8:30pm Fri. May. 17

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

7-8:30pm Fri. May. 17

Friday Night Stand-Up With Andy Hendrickson

Andy Hendrickson has multiple TV appearances including The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show on CBS. He also has a Dry Bar comedy special available online and streaming.

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

7pm Fri. May. 17

An Evening with the Fog

The Fog is a 5 piece Rock & Roll band from Bozeman, MT. Playing mostly covers from the 60’s & 70’s and a smattering of originals and other great tunes.

Cost: $5 advance, $10 day of show

Age: 21+

8-9:30pm Fri. May. 17

West African Drum and Dance Workshops

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our drum and dance classes.

Raison D'être Dance Project 140 Graves Trail Suite 7B, Bozeman

Cost: $30 Classes / $15 Performance

Age: All Ages

8-10pm Fri. May. 17

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. May. 17

www.Twang

Country band www.Twang coming to the Jump!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. May. 17

Gary Gulman: An Evening of Stand-up Comedy

This guy is FUNNY!

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $53.50

8pm Fri. May. 17

Justin Bigart

Alternative rock artist Justin Bigart, combines his cinematic music and accompanying visuals to create immersive audiovisual experiences.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $30

9pm Fri. May. 17

Slim Pickins

Bozeman's communal string band.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

9-10:30pm Fri. May. 17

Friday Night Stand-Up With Andy Hendrickson

Andy Hendrickson has multiple TV appearances including The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show on CBS. He also has a Dry Bar comedy special available online and streaming.

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

9pm Fri. May. 17

Ponderosa Bar Trivia

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+

9pm Fri. May. 17

Dueling Pianos

Get ready for a night of high-energy entertainment as two talented pianists go head-to-head.

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 21+

9am-noon Sat. May. 18

Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market

Area farmers have worked hard to drastically increase the amount of fresh greens and the variety of vegetables they can offer our community throughout the fall, winter and spring.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

9am-3pm Sat. May. 18

Gardening in Montana Workshop

The workshop will offer an in-depth look at some of the most popular gardening topics in the state, including common tree issues and care, identifying proper tree locations, naturalistic planting design, beekeeping and houseplant care.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $20

9am-4pm Sat. May. 18

How-To Llama: Owning, Training & Packing Llamas

Join Montana Llama Guides for an immersive 1-day seminar designed to unlock the spectacular world of llamas! Whether you're battling springtime cabin fever or simply seeking an engaging activity, our How-To Llama Seminar is the perfect escape.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $175

Age: 12

9am-7:50pm Sat. May. 18

Cannabis with a Cause: Donation Day for the Dirt Concern

We love our Bozeman Bike Trails! Join us for Donation Day at Juniper Cannabis Dispensaries to support the Bozeman Chapter of SWBA: The Dirt Concern! 10% of your purchase on Saturday, May 18th goes directly to your community's efforts at trail upkeep.

Juniper Cannabis 120 North Grand Avenue, Bozeman

Age: 21+

9am Sat. May. 18

Baldy Blitz

Ready to tackle eight-plus miles of gnarly unmarked, unsupported trail running with two quad and hamstring crushing hills?!

M Trail Bridger Canyon Drive, Bozeman

Cost: $20

10:15-11am Sat. May. 18

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

10:15am-noon Sat. May. 18

Classic Literature Book Club

Join the Classic Literature Book Club readers at 10:15 AM in the 2nd floor Ponderosa room on the 3rd Saturday of the month. May 18 –As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

11am-12:30pm Sat. May. 18

West African Drum and Dance Workshops

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our drum and dance classes.

Raison D'être Dance Project 140 Graves Trail Suite 7B, Bozeman

Cost: $30 Classes / $15 Performance

Age: All Ages

1-2pm Sat. May. 18

Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Red-Light District

We are unveiling our new exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918.

The Extreme History Project 234 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $ 8-10

2-4pm Sat. May. 18

International Day of Light

In cooperation with the Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance and the Optics and Photonics Society at MSU, join us for an afternoon of light exploration.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: with admission

Age: kids of all ages

2-4pm Sat. May. 18

West African Drum and Dance Workshops

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our drum and dance classes.

Raison D'être Dance Project 140 Graves Trail Suite 7B, Bozeman

Cost: $30 Classes / $15 Performance

Age: All Ages

4:30-6pm Sat. May. 18

West African Drum and Dance Workshops

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our drum and dance classes.

Raison D'être Dance Project 140 Graves Trail Suite 7B, Bozeman

Cost: $30 Classes / $15 Performance

Age: All Ages

5-6:30pm Sat. May. 18

Saturday Night Comedy & Magic With Peter Antoniou

From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

6-8pm Sat. May. 18

Live Music

Live local music each Sunday, check https://valhallabozeman.com/ for details.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

6-8pm Sat. May. 18

Hope Romeo Art Show

Grab a drink, some complimentary snacks and be captured by featured artist Hope Romeo's beautiful landscape shots.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Sat. May. 18

Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter Dog Ball

The Dog Ball is a well-established dinner-auction that has taken root as one of the best parties in the Gallatin and Madison valleys combined! The theme of this year’s Dog Ball is Alohpaw – a tropical celebration.

MSU SUB Ballroom 280 strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: $175

6:30pm Sat. May. 18

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - TRIVIA NIGHT!

Harry Potter Trivia Questionnaires will be available in The Ellen Lobby. Tackle the multiple-choice quiz as best you are able--then, enjoy the movie and see how well you did. Prizes for the top winners.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $9

7-8:30pm Sat. May. 18

Saturday Night Comedy & Magic With Peter Antoniou

From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe!

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

Cost: $24 online, $30 at the door

Age: 18+

7-11pm Sat. May. 18

Terrapin Flyer

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Terrapin Flyer for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $22 (Adv.) $27 (DOS)

Age: All Ages