5-7pm Wed. May. 8

GNS Nature Journaling

Led by Christy Howard, get ready to learn the basics of nature journaling, including sketching flora and fauna, recording observations, and incorporating your thoughts and feelings about nature into your journal.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-11pm Wed. May. 8

Last Best Place Wednesdays

Enjoy 10% off total bill with a valid Montana ID.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

5:30-10pm Wed. May. 8

Riding for Resilience - A Benefit for Upper Canyon Outreach

Please join us to support the equine facilitated wellness courses of Upper Canyon Outreach: helping active duty military and Veterans with psychological and emotional challenges develop new wellness skills to improve daily life and mental well-being.

est 1864 Noir Bar & Restaurant 233 E Main St Suite 001 59715, Bozeman

Cost: $200

Age: All Ages

6pm Wed. May. 8

Open Mic with the Bozeman Poetry Collective

Open mic with music, poetry, comedy and anything else you would like to share.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-7:30pm Wed. May. 8

City to Host Fowler Avenue Connection Community Event

The City of Bozeman, in partnership with Sanderson Stewart, will host a public meeting to discuss the thirty percent (30%) design of the Fowler Avenue corridor connection project.

Bozeman Public Safety Center 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. May. 8

GNL Trivia Wednesday

Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. May. 8

Game Night Live Trivia

Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games!

Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

6-9:30pm Wed. May. 8

Open Mic Wednesdays

Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

The Bunkhouse Brewery 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-7:30pm Wed. May. 8

Electronics Dissection Club

Bring your own dead electronic devices and dissect them with us!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

7-9pm Wed. May. 8

Story Mansion String Jam

As a group, we will pick our favorite songs and fill the mansion with music! This is an Acoustic String Jam.

The Story Mansion 811 S. Willson, Bozeman

7-9pm Wed. May. 8

Bingo

100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Age: 18+

7-9pm Wed. May. 8

"Wicked Little Lies" BFS Film

Based on an outrageous true story, residents of an English seaside town--including conservative local Edith--begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities. Rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime, with hilarious results. Rated R.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $11.75/GA, $11.25/SR (60 +); $9.75/ST (plus fees*)

7-9pm Wed. May. 8

Fast & Loose Wednesdays: The Rub of Sage Parsley

Starting at Stand-ups roast, improvisers rub! Come and celebrate our funny friend Sage Parsley! Verbal rubbing only please, or you will be removed from the premises.

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

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

7-11pm Wed. May. 8

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

7pm Wed. May. 8

Live Music at Ponderosa Social Club

Free live music every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

8-10pm Wed. May. 8

Jazz Night w/Eddie T

Live local music every Wednesday.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8-11pm Wed. May. 8

Skating Polly + Lord Friday the 13th + The Love Darts

Skating Polly, Lord Friday the 13th and Love Darts get weird at the Filling Station Wednesday, May 8th. Pop punk gets ugly at the Filler!

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Age: 21+

8pm-2am Wed. May. 8

Ladies Night

The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin' music provided by DJ Chedda.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $10 for guys

Age: 21+

9:30-10:30pm Wed. May. 8

Fast & Loose Wednesdays: Giggles In The Gallatin

Giggles in the Gallatin with host Owen Gifford! Great for local and traveling comics to test out new and old material in front of a late night crowd. Come down for a drink and a laugh, or two, or more!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

7:30-9am Thu. May. 9

A Member-only Series of Events: Cosmos & Coffee

Members are invited to an exclusive morning of coffee and donuts and an exclusive preview of Moon Base: The Next Step, a visually stunning planetarium show exploring the challenges of establishing a lunar foothold.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership.

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Thu. May. 9

Baby Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: babies birth-35 months and their caregivers

12:15-1pm Thu. May. 9

Gyrokinesis

A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

3:30-4:30pm Thu. May. 9

LEGO Club

Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: kids ages 5-12

5-7pm Thu. May. 9

Spring 2024 MSU BFA exhibition

Join us as we celebrate the Spring 2024 BFA studio art graduates. The Thesis exhibition is held from April 22nd through May 10th with closing reception on Thursday evening May 9th at 5 PM.

Helen E Copeland Gallery Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Thu. May. 9

Artist Reception | Caroline Price

ERA Landmark is happy to host an artist's reception for Caroline Price to showcase her artwork hanging with us through May! Join us for an evening to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. More info here: https://bit.ly/CarolinePrice

ERA Landmark Real Estate 8 E. Main St., Bozeman

6-8pm Thu. May. 9

Singo

Do you like music? Are you a fan of Bingo? Bring a group for Singo and relax for some fun and beer.

Last Best Place Brewery 605 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

6-8pm Thu. May. 9

Drink and Draw with @artbywolves

Come create art! Free form workspace: supplies provided!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Thu. May. 9

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

6:30-9:30pm Thu. May. 9

Verge's New Works Festival

Verge Theater is excited to announce its inaugural New Works Fest! This highly anticipated weekend features 14 new playwrights sharing their original works with audiences, some for the first time ever.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: Varying Prices for Individual Shows, Day Passes, Weekend Passes

Age: All Ages

7-8pm Thu. May. 9

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. 9

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: Good Therapy, Okay Carol! & 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. 9

Beat Deaf

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Helena-based rock band “Beat Deaf”.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

7-11pm Thu. May. 9

Chancey Williams

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Chancey Williams for a live in concert performance.

Rialto 10 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $22 (Adv.) $25 (DOS)

Age: All Ages

7pm Thu. May. 9

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. 9

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

8-11:30pm Thu. May. 9

Rock for Respect: SASA Fundraiser feat. Stilgone and Icarus

Join STiLGONE & Icarus at the Filling station for a night of funk, soul, and rock n' roll, raising funds for SASA! SASA, Students Against Sexual Assault, is a MSU club that has the goal of promoting healthy relationships.

Cost: $15 advance, $20 day of show

Age: 21+

9-9:30am Fri. May. 10

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

9:40am Fri. May. 10

MSU Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Congrats Grads! Tickets are not required for guest admission to the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

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

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

noon-1:30pm Fri. May. 10

OLLI at MSU Friday Forum: Bozeman Yellowstone Airport

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a virtual Friday Forum focusing on the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport’s anticipated developments and changes.

Online via Zoom

Cost: FREE

12:10-1pm Fri. May. 10

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. 10

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

2:10pm Fri. May. 10

MSU Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Congrats Grads! Tickets are not required for guest admission to the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

4:30-7:30pm Fri. May. 10

Aunt Dofe's Gallery season opener with Brandon and Alison Reintjes

Join us for the opening exhibition of the 2024 season at Aunt Dofe's Gallery featuring the work of Brandon and Alison Reintjes. Alison Reintjes is known for geometric vessel forms and spatial wall installation groupings.

Aunt Dofe's Gallery 102 Main St., Willow Creek

5pm Fri. May. 10

Toast to Grads

Celebrating a graduation? Show us a picture receiving your diploma, and get a complimentary glass of bubbles and toast to your success when you come in to dine with us in Fielding’s, Sky Shed, or Tune Up!

Kimpton Armory Hotel 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

5-6:30pm Fri. May. 10

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+

5-8pm Fri. May. 10

Emerson Open House and Birthday Party!

The Emerson is turning 31! Come celebrate with us and eat cake, watch demos in our classrooms, listen to live music, and visit our amazing tenants upstairs!

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

5-9:30pm Fri. May. 10

Verge's New Works Festival

Verge Theater is excited to announce its inaugural New Works Fest! This highly anticipated weekend features 14 new playwrights sharing their original works with audiences, some for the first time ever.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: Varying Prices for Individual Shows, Day Passes, Weekend Passes

Age: All Ages

5:30-7pm Fri. May. 10

A Member-only Series of Events: Cosmos & Cookies

Members are invited to an exclusive evening of cookies and an exclusive preview of Moon Base: The Next Step, a stunning planetarium show exploring the challenges of establishing a lunar foothold and surviving in alien conditions before its release.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Fri. May. 10

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