Bozeman Magazine June 2026

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CONSESSIONS REPLACE DESIRABILITY - TEN BROEK & TALAGO

TUTTI BENE - KATIE THOMAS FOR THE LOVE OF SALSAS - KATIE THOMAS

/ MONTANA MUSIC 3-7-77 WELCOMES STEVE DRIZOS - 3-7-77 PRODUCTIONS

LFTD PRESENTS LUKAS NELSON

THE YOUNG DUBLINERS - PINE CREEK LODGE

WHAT’S SPINNING NEXT JUNE RELEASES - MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD

DOES YOUR $ BUY YOU IN BOZEMAN RN? - TIM FORD

ALDER GULCH GOLD RUSH - PAT HILL

MIDWEST TRIP - STEVE MCGANN

FLORA GARDENER LETTER PT 3 - RACHEL PHILLIPS

OPEN DOORS ASTROLOGY - KATHLEEN JOHNS 36 / REC & HEALTH

A REAL BOZEMAN SUMMER - COLTER MARINO

WATCHING A LIVE STREAM - TOPHER SEDLAK

LONG TRAILS - STEVE MCGANN

TOP 10 SKILLS OUT LOD ACTIVITIES - MISSY GLENN

CONTRIBUTORS

ANGIE RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

Angie makes Bozeman Magazine happen all while wrangling her three children and adventuring with her husband and living the Big Sky dream.

STEVE McGANN - RECREATION

Steve has lived in Bozeman since the 1970s. Now retired, he is trying to finally use his history degrees. Or he is in the hills.

JOSI HINDS - LOCAL LIVING

Josi was born and raised in Bozeman, and returned home after graduating from the U. of Utah with a degree in Journalism in 2025.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

Tim is a Broker / Realtor® with Bozeman Broker Real Estate in Bozeman Montana.

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

Brian is a husband and father. A professional Sound Engineer & Stage Manager for live events. An artist & designer, a dog lover, and the Music Editor and co-publisher of this magazine.

KATIE THOMAS - DINING

Katie was born and raised in Bozeman. She can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD - MT MUSIC

Bueno is a music buyer and owner of Cactus Records & Gifts for almost a quarter century. He is a lover of music, mountains, and mutts.

PETER BRANCAICCO - RECREATION

When not hiking in the mountains that surround Bozeman, Peter and his wife Wendy can be found, enjoying the quiet streams and small lakes which surround Valley West in Bozeman..

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

Cynthia has been a freelance writer and editor for nearly three decades. She assists individuals and corporations to further their branding.

KATHLEEN JOHNS - ASTROLOGY

Kathleen is the owner/founder of Mantra located in Bozeman, MT. Kathleen holds a degree in English Literature from MSU/Bozeman and is an avid high altitude gardener.

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

Rachel is the Research Coordinator at the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman.

ABBY KNOBEL - LOCAL LIVING

Abby is a recent English Literature graduate from Montana State University and can be found reading, gardening, or planning her next adventure.

B ZEMAN MAGAZINE

JUNE 2026 - VOLUME 20.1

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20REACHING YEARS TWENTY

This June marks a major milestone for Bozeman Magazine; we are moving towards the 20th year of sharing the stories, people, businesses, events, and culture that make the Gallatin Valley unlike anywhere else.

What began in 2007 as a humble newsprint publication called Bozeman’s Own Monthly Magazine has grown into one of the region’s most recognizable and trusted local media resources. In those early days, the publication was small in size but ambitious in spirit — built on the belief that Bozeman deserved a publication dedicated entirely to the community it served, and putting all-things-Bozeman into one place.

Over the past two decades, both the city and the magazine have evolved dramatically. As Bozeman transformed from a growing mountain town into one of the most talked-about destinations in the West, Bozeman Magazine evolved alongside it. What started as a grassroots “local rag” steadily became a polished, full-color glossy publication that now spans 64 pages of carefully curated editorial content, history, dining interviews, local info, and community storytelling.

For the past 12 years, the magazine has embraced high-quality glossy printing, elevating both the reading experience and the businesses, artists, musicians, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs featured in its pages. Along the way, the launch and continued expansion of Bozeman Magazine’s website created a powerful digital extension of the publication — offering readers an accessible, up-to-date source for events, dining, arts, entertainment, local news, and everything happening in the greater Bozeman area.

But while the format has evolved, the mission has remained the same: connect people to their community. Bozeman Magazine has always been rooted in local discovery. Whether helping newcomers find their footing, giving visitors a deeper look into the area, or keeping longtime locals informed about what’s happening around town, the publication has remained committed to being a reliable and engaging community resource.

Reaching 20 years is not just a celebration of longevity — it’s a reflection of the loyal readers, advertisers, contributors, photographers, and community partners who have supported the magazine every step of the way. Their belief in local media and local storytelling has helped shape Bozeman Magazine into what it is today.

As the community continues to grow, so will the magazine. The future includes expanded digital content, broader event coverage, deeper storytelling, and continued investment in showcasing the people and places that define life in Bozeman.

Nineteen years ago, Bozeman Magazine started as a small publication with a big vision. Today, it stands as a trusted local powerhouse — and this next chapter is just getting started.

BOZEMAN CONCESSIONS REPLACE DESIRABILITY

ten Broek and Emily Talago

After years of fever-pitch building, talk of Bozeman’s desirability has been quieted by a loud reality: rental concessions in Bozeman are now leading the nation. Rental Beast’s Q1 2026 report identified an astonishing highest-in-the-nation 86.6% renter concession rate with incentives ranging from two weeks to two months free rent, a clear sign of multifamily oversupply. Compare that to Raleigh at 66.6%, Charleston at 64.0%, and Dallas–Fort Worth at 57.9%.

Bozeman’s own data paints a similar picture. According to the city’s annual EPS Market Report, newly constructed multifamily units built between 2024 and 2025 are sitting at a staggering 44.2% vacancy rate, compared to just 9.2% for units built before 2024. After years of championing large-scale apartment construction, the city is now facing a market increasingly unable and unwilling to absorb the supply coming online.

What is more striking is that despite significant oversupply, rents have fallen only modestly. If the EPS assessment is correct, effective rents are down just 3.9% from their 2022 peak despite the largest building boom in modern Bozeman history. Even after adding 4,632 multifamily units from 2020 through 2025 Q3, rents still remain 10.02% above 2019 levels.

Which raises a far larger question: what exactly did the Bozeman community trade for such marginal relief in housing costs? Did the results justify the strain placed on public safety and infrastructure, the erosion of historic neighborhoods and community cohesion, the growing congestion, or the increasingly visible fraying of civic trust?

Looking back, it appears the city not only negotiated poorly, failing to extract the maximum community benefit it had every right to demand, but also warped some of its own rules and rewrote others to accommodate the development community while sidelining the prudent guidance of its own advisory boards and active community members.

Much of what drives our communal desire to preserve neighborhoods is a deep sense of place that develops slowly over time: topophilia. This sentiment is

intrinsic to civic engagement and should be conserved carefully. Belonging is one of the strongest indicators of community wellbeing. When communities are stripped of that sense of place, they hollow out, and systemic strain turns city planning into a game of whack-a-mole.

Take, for instance, the increase in traffic accidents across Bozeman. These are symptoms of growth outpacing sound planning and meaningful investment into the systems meant to protect the community.

The city has a duty to direct the market and make it serve the greater needs of its residents. Letting the market determine what the community becomes leads to a race to the bottom, where what is essential is lost and what gives a place its value is gradually sold off.

In addition to shaping market outcomes, it is the city’s responsibility to protect the integral institutions that serve its residents. The loss of Mountain View Care

Center and Bridger Rehab in downtown Bozeman, together representing nearly 190 elderly care beds, was a profound blow to the wellbeing of our community. Subsequently, elderly and sick residents were relocated across the state because Bozeman now had no room left for them. Couples were separated. Families now drive hours just to spend time together. This happened twice in five years without a single meaningful protection in place to stop it. One is becoming a hotel, while the other is slated for demolition to make way for workforce housing intended to staff it.

It signals a broader pattern of city-sanctioned redevelopment that favors tourism, gentrification, and speculative growth over the long-term wellbeing of the existing Bozeman community.

More tax revenue will not help our city if we do not know how to spend it, and spending it well requires strong community engagement. Community engagement

grows from belonging, and belonging grows from the social capital created by preserving communal assets: traditions, culture, history, and place. We coalesce around what we commonly share.

When what we share is sacrificed to the golden calf, we are left with nothing to gather around, nothing that stands in memory of our collective identity. We become orphans of place, islands in a sea of anonymity.

Under the banner of economic development, the city commission has been cajoled into a consumer-goods mentality where homes are reduced to “units,” and supply and demand are treated as the path to salvation. Vacancy rates may be a key economic indicator, but it remains unclear, and perhaps impossible to measure, the extent to which Bozeman’s rapid growth is now triggering disinvestment in the very fabric of the community.

Filtering, the theory that building large amounts of new market-rate housing will naturally lower costs across the broader housing market over time, appears far less seamless in practice than housing evangelicals have long proselytized. Building large quantities of the wrong thing does not meaningfully reduce the cost of the things people actually need. More often, it erases what stood in its place while narrowing, rather than expanding, real choice.

As a community, we must become

more granular, more targeted, and more thoughtful in our housing investments, making room for the kinds of homes that cultivate long-term ownership, deeper roots, and active participation in community and civic life. Q

Noah ten Broek is a neighbor, a community member, and a longtime Bozeman resident, who cares deeply about the people and places that make this city feel like home.

Emily Talago is a horticulture professional with a background in research science, a master’s in biotechnology, and a serious civic duty streak.

THE IDIOM TO HAVE A BEEF MEANS TO HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT SOMETHING, TO HAVE A DISAGREEMENT WITH SOMEONE, TO BE DISSATISFIED WITH SOMETHING. THE WORD BEEF TO MEAN A COMPLAINT, DISAGREEMENT OR DISSATISFACTION CAME INTO USE IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE 1880S.

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ELLA KUZYK

Apainter, muralist, adventurous spirit, and big time lover of life, Ella Kuzyk has been making art from the moment she could jam her baby hands into a jar of paint. Growing up in various mountain towns around the West, she has always been sketching, painting, and reimagining the landscapes around her. Ella’s work has become an ode to the sense of overwhelming joy, wonder, and awe found in truly wild moments and places. Early influences on her art include Sean McCabe, Christina Russel McKeown, and Larry Pirnie.

Ella’s art is in the experience and process, blending memory, imagination, and place together. The landscape form remains mostly intact, while vibrant colors breathe joy and life into her work. She will often start a painting en plein air, or bring sketches to work from into the studio.

“When I’m painting, I usually start drawing based off a mix of reference photos and sketches, then let loose with the colors, letting my experience of the place shine through,” she says.

This gives her art a bit of a psychedelic edge, and a unique sense of fluidity. “We all perceive wavelength and color differently, register different frequencies of sound, interpret life and emotion in the context of our own experiences. Each person is home to an entirely unique universe of their own. I’m happy to share some of mine with you!”

In her free time, Ella loves to run, ski, climb, and bike—a bit of everything to inspire her artwork. After graduating from MSU, Ella spent five months in an artists’ residency in Argentina. She is now living in the Flathead Valley and enjoying a new lifetime’s worth of mountains to paint.

You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram @january.dreaming. For inquiries, commissions and murals, contact her through ellakuzykcreative.com E

Katie Thomas

The other day I eagerly plunked myself down at the bar of Tutti Bene, Bozeman’s new Italian restaurant in the historic downtown 1918 Range building. As I waited for my companion to arrive, I examined the unusual décor and breathed in the distinct aroma of Italy’s cuisine. When Tutti Bene opened last fall, there was a mad rush to get a table, and weekend reservations were sometimes booked out for several months. Of all the restaurants I’ve witnessed opening in this town, I don’t think I’ve ever seen such hubbub surrounding a new eatery.

Now I understood why: the food I ate at Tutti Bene was flawless. From the parmesan-infused Carrot Brodo amuse-bouche to the veal and pork Meatballs atop focaccia to the rich Rigatoni Bolognese to the sweet Affogato… I barely had room to sample my friend’s Octopus Salad, Osso Bucco, and Tiramisu. We each ordered a Teeny Cocktail, a wonderful option on their menu for small versions of the traditional cocktails. Classy touches included the host bringing me a velvet ottoman specifically for my 75-pound purse, our delightful waiter Andy who crumbed our places after removing our plates, and what was certainly the freshest pasta in town.

I got to chat with Executive Chef and General Manager, Cesare Lanfraconi, and learn what makes the experience at Tutti

Bene so singular. Chef Cesare hails from Lecco, Italy, and grew up with a restaurateur grandmother. He went on to complete his culinary studies at CFPA Casargo and has worked with some of the finest restaurants

in Europe, including Hotel Splendido in Portofino, San Lorenzo in London, and Gualtiero Marchesi in Milan (Italy’s first three-star Michelin restaurant). He even opened his own restaurant, Tosca Ristorante Italiano, in Washington, D.C. The man knows what he’s doing. Yet for all his accomplishments,

Mr. Lanfraconi is a wonderfully down-toearth, friendly individual, and he told me more about the creation of Tutti Bene.

Katie Thomas: How was Tutti Bene conceptualized?

Cesare Lanfraconi: The original idea and inspiration came from Tim and Mary Barnard (owners of Barnard Construction Company, Inc., in Bozeman). Tim has Italian ancestry, so there is an attachment and a desire to recreate Italian style, with a little bit of nostalgia and class. One of the wonders of Italian culture is that nostalgia is attached to beauty, seasonality, and natural things. That is what we have tried to recreate in the naturally beautiful space of Bozeman. It wasn’t hard at all; it’s kind of a natural fit.

KT: What would you like people to experience when they walk through your doors?

CL: To experience the warmth of the Italian style and culture, the local embrace of a stylish, Italian-inspired environment. We want it to feel comfortable, for people to feel at home and welcomed. I think our fantastic staff really does this well. Everyone here is instrumental to the success of the restaurant.

KT: What would you say makes Tutti Bene unique in the Bozeman food scene?

CL: A couple things. We have a strong personality here. Again, we are trying to recreate contemporary Italian style, from the music we are playing to all of the materials that we are using. For example, we used Carrara marble for our bar counters. We have superior kitchen equipment, like our Josper oven and floating plancha. All the textiles and beautiful wood finishes and trims are designed to create our personality. You should feel good to dress up to come here. A strong personality for Tutti Bene. Another thing that makes us unique is the appreciation of the single ingredient that Italian culture has. I strongly believe that Italian cuisine is like few others. There are just a handful of major styles, right? French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese – all of these are very strong culinary cultures, because there is a real appreciation of the single ingredient. Look at olive oil in Italian cuisine. The tomatoes, the lettuces. The best fruits and vegetables, fish, cheese, prosciuttos and salamis and sausages. These are very prevalent because each little corner in Italy is very rich with all of these elements.

KT: How do you describe the food offered at Tutti Bene?

CL: As contemporary Italian cuisine with a solid base of classic dishes, such as tiramisu or Rigatoni Bolognese. Our tomato sauce is the one my grandma was doing, and for the most part, we make our own fresh pasta. We include some dishes that are familiar to Americans, such as Caesar salad and clam chowder. We also like to introduce some new dishes, like our Crudo, which gives us a chance to play with some of the ways that we are plating our food. This dish is a little more of an elevated, modern type of presentation, even though it has always been part of Italian culture. It’s similar to a carpaccio, in that it’s raw, thin-sliced fish which is hit with a tiny bit of lemon oil, a maple glaze, capers, and a little bit of pistachio for a crunchy element. Cuisine is very much like fashion; it goes up and down. It is a cycle. So there is a combination of keeping it real along with keeping it with solid bases.

KT: What about local purveyors and ingredients?

CL: Yes, even though we are trying to introduce our personality as having an

Italian accent, we want to use Montana production. Our meats are all from Montana. We get some produce from Chance Farms. Our mushrooms are from SporeAttic, and our coffee is from Ghost Town. We definitely want to be part of the local food community.

KT: What menu item do regulars keep coming back for?

CL: Our Tiramisu is one. It stems from early culinary battles between me and my mother, 40 years ago, when we were challenging each other about who was making the best tiramisu. And then there is our Carpaccio di Bisonte (thin-sliced bison, house mustard aioli, arugula, fresh herbs), another favorite. Also the Burrata, the Osso Buco, and Veal Marsala. Our grilled filets are very popular, as are the Ravioli del Plin (roasted guinea hen, spinach, and fresh herb filling with Toma cheese sauce and Nebbiolo wine essence). Our Rigatoni Bolognese cannot get off the menu, otherwise we would be in trouble.

KT: I had that and I loved it—it was incredibly rich and delicious.

CL: I’m so glad!

KT: Do you personally have a favorite menu item?

CL: I love risottos. I love especially risottos with mushrooms, very woody or very musty. My ultimate best would be a risotto with truffles.

KT: What’s something you enjoy about being part of the Bozeman community?

CL: I love the beauty of the environment. I grew up in a Lake District area in the northern part of Italy, which is the beginning of the Alps, so this sort of alpine geography is familiar to me. My mom is a ski instructor; I’ve been skiing since I was probably two years old. I feel very much at home in this environment. I also love the people. The population here has the academia of the university attached to it, as well as people who travel the world, so it’s a wonderful demographic.

KT: Do you have any special events coming up?

CL: We offer private parties, and we are planning to do brunch service starting on Mother’s Day. We will start with Sundays and then see if there is interest for Saturdays.

KT: Anything else you’d like readers to know about Tutti Bene?

CL: Yes, we’d like the community to know that we realize we are the new kids on the block. And at the same time we want to become a part of that block. While we are a bit

of a high-end restaurant, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are fancy in, hopefully, a good way—that on a Saturday night you say, ‘let’s put on a nice dress and go out to a nice place.’ We want to make sure that the public doesn’t look at us as considering ourselves above any other restaurant. I’ve certainly felt some of that already, even before we opened. But they are getting to know us, and we hope to be a part of this wonderful restaurant and food community.

I’d say that Tutti Bene is getting there. It’s splashy, it’s fun, it’s different. I too have heard this restaurant referred to as too much for Bozeman, but Bozeman is no longer a town full of just steakhouses and diners. If we must grow, we may as well enjoy the fact that a side effect of this growth includes a wider variety of cuisine. That’s a good thing, people. For a long time, it’s been weirdly difficult to find eggplant parmigiana in Bozeman. Not anymore. Besides, it’s always diverting to peer skyward on one’s way back from the Barbie-pink restroom and glimpse the 9 to 5-looking office upstairs, complete with buzzing fluorescent troffers. It’s a slice of ’80s Bozeman alongside a current slice of Torta di Cioccolato. R

Born and raised in Bozeman, Katie lives with her husband and their collection of beloved pets, and can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

FOOD STYLE

4:30pm to 9:00pm (last seating) Tuesday through Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm brunch, Sundays

For The Love Of

SALSAS

The first time I knowingly put fresh cilantro in my mouth, I didn’t like it. It tasted like another country, with its strong, weird tang that I couldn’t identify. I was 19 and working in a Thai restaurant north of Seattle, where cilantro suddenly seemed to be everywhere. It was in all my free employee meals, and my Thai boss encouraged me to keep trying it in different dishes. I’d choke these down and then go home, where, to my dismay, my roommates would be making fresh salsas using this herb that notoriously tastes, to some, like soap. Being so lazy at that time that I just ate whatever was put in front of me, cilantro eventually won me over.

That laziness turned out to be a gift to my general palate. I was lucky to have people around me who were creative, who were gardeners, and who loved cooking and food. I think these qualities gradually seeped into my soul by osmosis. In time, I began to notice lots of other food influences around me that had always been there; I’d just never noticed. Today, I love the taste of another country. Cilantro is a staple of my early herb garden. It’s a treasured flavor I use as much as possible, and always tastes like spring. I can’t get enough of it.

I make the two following salsas every May, to welcome spring and early summer, and cilantro is central to both.

Tomatillo Salsa

Courtesy of a Guy Named Brian Who Lived Down the Street

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs. tomatillos

• 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled

• 2 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, chopped

• 2 Anaheim or Pasilla chili peppers—these will give your salsa more of a bite, and are good if you like spicy foods

• If you don’t like spicy foods so much, try using Poblano peppers

• If you hate spicy foods with the fire of one thousand habanero peppers, use a mild, friendly green bell pepper

• 1 bunch cilantro leaves, cleaned and chopped

Directions:

• Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cut in half and place cut side down, along with the garlic cloves, jalapeños, and chiles, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place under broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin. Remove from oven.

• Let cool enough to handle.

• Place cooled tomatillos, skins included, into blender or food processor. Remove roasted garlic cloves from their skins and add to blender. Add peppers and fresh cilantro to the blender. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.

I’ve been making this salsa for decades, always trying out different combinations. Every ingredient in this can be grown locally, which I have tested in my own garden. In those years when my tomatillo plants won’t produce, I stock up at our Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market. This salsa can be a stand-alone dip for chips or a sauce for tacos, but it also works well as a braising sauce for Chile Verde, in which your choice of chicken, beef, or pork is seared and simmered in olive oil, salt and pepper, onion, oregano, broth, and a pinch of ground cloves, then stewed in the tomatillo mixture slowly for 1-2 hours.

Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Biscayne National Park

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch cubes)

• 1 small Fresno chile or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

• 1 small shallot, minced

• 1 lime, zested and halved

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

In a medium bowl, toss together pineapple, pepper, shallot, and lime zest. Squeeze juice from lime over mixture, and add salt. Toss until well combined. Stir in cilantro. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.

I stumbled upon this recipe just recently, when reviewing the new National Parks Cookbook (“see p. x” in the print version / insert link to my article on the book for the online version of this?). The book’s introductory paragraph to the salsa drew me in:

“Americans have Sir Lancelot Garfield Jones to thank for the preserved beauty of Biscayne National Park. Jones was born on a sailboat in Biscayne Bay in 1898 to Isael Lafayette Jones and Mozelle Albury, the first Black landowners in the Florida Keys. Eventually, the family became one of the largest Key lime and pineapple producers in the state. After his parents’ deaths, Jones fought to protect their land, ultimately selling it to the U.S. government instead of a corporation. This pineapple salsa is an ode to Jones’s tireless conservation work.”

It’s difficult to imagine living in a place where pineapples grow fresh, but this salsa took me there on a recent sunny afternoon, with blue corn chips and a cold Pacífico. Of course, fresh pineapple and limes are generally out-of-season luxuries in the likes of Montana, and it takes a lot of resources to get them from their native warmer climes to us. So, if that’s important to you, you can use canned fruit and bottled juice instead. The cookbook authors recommend pairing

this salsa with grilled whole red snapper, and I’ve used it on grilled tuna steak and mahi-mahi. It’s amazing how much a fruity and spicy salsa can jazz up a piece of fish that I don’t have the expertise to make exciting on its own.

Salsas are an easy way to produce food to share while being creative, and I thank the ol’ college roomies on the Western seaboard who taught me this. I know there are many more fun varieties out there; it was hard to pick these two of my favorites. Most salsas can be readily adjusted to tastes, so if you’re a cilantro-equals-soap person, fear not. Have some fun with different flavors and find yours this summer—bonus points for growing some of your own ingredients, or supporting our local farmer’s markets! Z

Born and raised in Bozeman, Katie lives with her husband and their collection of beloved pets, and can usually be found writing, cruising farmer’s markets, building campfires, and critiquing restaurants with her friends.

Virginia City

3-7-77 PRODUCTIONS WELCOMES SINGER/SONGWRITER

STEVE DRIZOS

stevedrizos.com

Portland, Oregon-based musician/ engineer/producer Steve Drizos, a professional touring musician for more than twenty-seven years and studio owner, who can currently be found behind the drums for Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons or helming the board at his SE Portland recording studio, The Panther, has recorded two solo albums, 2021’s Axiom and 2024’s i love you now leave me alone (both on Cavity Search Records).

Having worked with countless artists at The Panther, including Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers), Debbi Peterson (The Bangles), Spencer Tweedy, Chris Funk (The Decembrists), and Scott McCaughey (R.E.M., Minus 5, The Young Fresh Fellows), as well as his ex-wife, The Decemberists’ Jenny Conlee, Drizos is no stranger to both sides of the studio, culminating in his debut solo album, Axiom, which was released on Cavity Search Records in 2021. Written and recorded during the start of the pandemic, Axiom was Drizos’ chance to experiment in the studio and make a solo album, playing most of the instruments himself. However, with i love you now leave me alone, he decided to demo everything and build a band around the songs, resulting in a powerful follow-up

that finds the songwriter side of him growing and evolving, delivering another strong collection of eight powerful songs that find influence in 90s guitar-rock, pop, and folk.

The band includes drummer Scott Van Schoick, Tim Murphy on bass and backing vocals, Todd Wright on electric guitars and

backing vocals.

Whereas Axiom was introspective and about Drizos and his newfound sobriety, i love you now leave me alone focuses more on Drizos’ loved ones and his relationships with them.

With Axiom, Drizos didn’t have a band, so he didn’t play out live in support of the album. With i love you now leave me alone being a band effort, Drizos plans to play both solo and with his band in support of the album.

You will have the opportunity to see a special intimate performance by Steve Drizos and his band mate Todd Wright in Virginia City on August 2nd. They will be playing an special daytime show as part of the Jerry Joseph / Little Women weekend music festival presented by 3-7-77 productions. The Festivities begin July 31 and run through Sunday night’s Little Women show. More information about the weekend is available on page 47. V

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LIVE FROM THE DIVIDE PRESENTS

LUKAS

NELSON

AT THE OLD SALOON

Live From The Divide is pleased to presents Lukas Nelson at the Old Saloon on July 12th.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson has become one of the most respected voices in music today. In the midst of a landmark year, Nelson released his new album, American Romance, last month to widespread acclaim—his first solo project and first in partnership with Sony Music Nashville. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), American Romance cements Nelson as a singular artist and led Billboard to praise, “it brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for,” while Forbes calls it “a collection of rich, detailed songs that chronicle restless life lessons and open-hearted adventures” and Whiskey Riff declares, “a masterful effort both sonically and lyrically, and Nelson’s songwriting abilities shine through more so than ever.”

Throughout his esteemed career, Nelson has also established himself as a highly sought-after collaborator both in the studio and on the stage, having recently joined forces with The Travelin’ McCourys, to arrange and perform a bluegrass-inspired rendition of Adele’s iconic hit, “Someone Like You,” which featured Sierra Ferrell. Teaming up with rising stars and music veterans alike, Nelson has also worked with Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Ernest, Miranda Lambert/Pistol Annies and more. He also recently per formed at the MusiCares 2025 Person of the Year Gala, where he honored the Grateful Dead

by performing “It Must Have Been the Roses” with Ferrell.

Known for his captivating live performances, Nelson has sold out countless headline shows and been featured at renowned festivals such as Stagecoach, Ohana Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, and Farm Aid, in addition to appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Howard Stern Show, The Joe Rogan Experience and more. Additionally, Nelson co-produced the music for the acclaimed 2018 film A Star is Born, in which he also appeared. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

Tickets to the Old Saloon show are $65 and can be purchased at directly from www.sellout.io or by going to www.oldsaloonmt.com. The Old Saloon is located at 210 Railroad Ln, in Emigrant, just south of Livingston.

For those who may not know, or who have not visited the Ols Saloon (lately), a new era officially began in April 2025, when Matt and Melody became the proud owners of the Old Saloon. With a shared passion for its rich history and a vision for its future, they’ve embraced the responsibility of stewarding this iconic Montana landmark. Under their leadership, The Old Saloon continues to thrive as a place where history is preserved, music fills the air, and locals and travelers alike come together to raise a glass in the shadow of the Absarokas.

MONTANA MUSIC

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After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album while still maintaining their busy tour schedule.

Having survived the crushing impact of the lockdown on their industry they have returned stronger than ever and determined to bring their fusion of Celtic and rock music to as many people as they can.

The band is Keith Roberts (vocals / guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar).

With a solid line up and a new batch of songs to play, The YD are excited to bring live music back into people’s lives. Following their recent signing to the Skyline music agency, new dates are being added daily as the world reopens.

“We want to be the band who reminds the world how important a good gig can be to our sanity after what we’ve all been through” says Roberts.

For only the second time the band is looking to its fans to finance the album instead of a traditional record company. “The business has changed so much over our lifetime that it no longer makes sense for us to take money from a label and then owe it all back” says Roberts. “Making all our supporters co producers is a far more rewarding way to make a record and allows us to maintain control all the way”. The band have teamed up with long time producer, Irish born Tim Boland, and will begin recording in the coming months.

is certainly there, but it’s not the only influence that bursts through on their albums or live shows. After all, several of the band members have no Irish roots of any kind. “That was always the idea”, explains Roberts “The sound was intended to be a hybrid because we all come from different backgrounds. Even though I am from Ireland, a lot of the music I listened to growing up wasn’t Irish at all, but when I

got here, I got homesick and developed a new appreciation for Irish Music. In truth the Celtic riffs can just as easily come from the American band members. Everyone writes now so you never know what you’ll end up with”

The Young Dubliners have released nine albums to date. The set on the upcoming dates will draw from all their albums and include unreleased new material.

In recent years the Young Dubs have appeared twice on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, had songs featured in TV shows (Sons Of Anarchy, Human Target) and toured extensively as a headliner and as the opener for such a diverse list of artists as Collective Soul, Jethro Tull, Johnny Lang, Los Lobos, Chris Isaak and many more.

Although the Young Dubliners sound is most commonly called ‘Celtic Rock’, that label can often be misleading. The Irish influence

You can catch the Young Dubliners with support from Doublewide dreams at Pine Creek Lodge on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The show runs from 7:00 PM 10:00 PM, but get there early to find a spot and enjoy one of Nick’s moist and juicy burgers. Pets are welcome. PCL does ask that you generally keep dogs leashed, especially during shows, for their own safety... and please don’t leave behind any landmines. Log on to the interweb at www.pinecreeklodge.com for more information and to buy tickets. Y

MONTANA MUSIC

AND YOU MIGHT ASK YOURSELF WHAT’S SPINNING NEXT?

NOTABLE MUSIC RELEASES ON VINYL, CD, AND CASSETTE

JUNE 5

NEW RELEASES

Modest Mouse

Death Cab for Cutie

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade (live)

Sierra Ferrell (Live at Third Man)

Deer Tick

Old Crow Medicine Show

MEOVV (K-pop)

Nine Inch Nails (Soundtrack Remixes)

Jid featuring 21 Savage & Baby Tate

Jalen Ngonda

Red Clay Strays

Niall Horan

Evanescence

Lizzo

DJ Shadow (Box)

Duran Duran (live)

Ed O’brien (of Radiohead) Of Montreal

Vince Staples

Lee Scratch Perry with Mouse on Mars

Cowboy Junkies (BO)

Widowspeak

Tribute to Tom Waits & Kath-

leen Brennan

DJ Seinfeld

Chuck Prophet

Bella White

The Mekons (vs Tony Maimone of Pere Ubu) (Dub)

Haylie Davis

REISSUES

Run the Jewels

AFI

Lizzy McAlpine (CD)

Bon Iver

*NSYNC

Bonobo

Hot Mulligan

Earth Wind & Fire (B.O.)

Os Mutantes

Dinosaur Jr

Abstract Tribe Unique (Abstract Rude)

The Pretty Reckless

Grateful Dead (Dick’s Picks Box)

Iris Dement (VA) Artificial Intelligence

Jeff Austin (of Yonder Mountain String Band)

Watchhouse

Om (former members of Sleep)

(x3)

Sparks

Gordon Lightfoot

Boz Scaggs

JUNE 12

NEW RELEASES

Angine De Poitrine (x2)

Olivia Rodrigo

Dirty Heads

Fruit Bats

Sublime

Duane Betts

Goose

Ruel

Kraftwerk (live)

Sleeping with Sirens

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs

Keith Urban

Yes

Earth x Black Noi$e

Hayseed Dixie

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (Demos)

REISSUES

Audioslave

Pink Floyd

Blink-182

Cream (Deluxe)

Iggy & The Stooges

Boz Scaggs

Deep Dish

JUNE 19

NEW RELEASES

Jesse Welles

Jason Mraz

Isaiah Rashad

FKA Twigs

Daniel Lanois

Kehlani

The Veils

REISSUES

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Electric Wizard

Knocked Loose

Soccer Mommy

Yusef Lateef

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers

John Coltrane

Cal Tjader

Miles Davis (box)

John Lee Hooker

JUNE 26

NEW RELEASES

The Strokes

Jjerome87 (of Alt—J)

Beth Orton

Turnover

Temples

Bouncing Souls

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (live)

Missoula

Pretty Reckless

Switchfoot

Muse

Rodney Crowell

Butthole Surfers

Dead Pioneers

REISSUES

MK. Gee (IEX)

Falling in Reverse

Ezra Collective

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Frank Turner

Monster Magnet

Mobb Deep (x2)

Mastodon

Doja Cat

Alicia Keys

Bjork

Sugarcubes (CD)

Sneaker Pimps

Colin Hay

Sea Wolf

Chanel Beads

Metallica

Deep Dish

The Pixies

Del the Funky Homosapien

Chris Cornell

The Kinks

Lee “Scratch” Perry & Subatomic Sound System

Josh Ritter

John Coltrane

Roy Ayers

Logic

76 TROMBONES

THE MUSIC MAN ARRIVES AT THE ELLEN

Just as Professor Harold Hill dreamt of leading a grand marching band with 76 trombones, John Ludin and the team at Montana TheatreWorks dreamt of bringing the Bozeman community together this summer for an uplifting, bright, light, funny, and family-friendly theatrical performance of The Music Man for the first time in the TheatreWorks’ 32year history.

The choice of production also offers a striking contrast to last summer’s bold and emotionally charged staging of Cabaret. Where Cabaret explored darker themes and

the tension simmering beneath glamorous nightlife, The Music Man swings fully in the opposite direction — colorful, whimsical, optimistic, and overflowing with smalltown charm. It is a production rooted in laughter, heart, and nostalgia, reminding audiences why classic musical theatre continues to resonate across generations.

It can be tricky for a community theatre to assemble such a large cast for a show that includes up to 24 musical numbers, and six to eight amazing dance sequences. The timing was right for The Ellen, and the cast of 43 talented performers will hit the stage beginning July 10, 2026. Rehearsals have transformed the historic theatre into a bustling hub of music, choreography, and costume fittings, capturing the same energetic spirit that drives the fictional town of River City throughout the show. Supporting the production is a live orchestra of 17 local musicians, whose performances will bring Meredith Willson’s iconic score to life each night, adding richness, energy, and authenticity to the production while further highlighting the depth of artistic talent within the Gallatin Valley community.

Each production from Montana TheatreWorks includes bringing national talent to the stage. This production will bring back director and choreographer Roger Castellano, who choreographed Annie at The Ellen in December 2024. Roger’s job at Disney in California allows him the flexibility to direct and choreograph independently for other theater companies, including The Ellen. His high-energy choreography and ability to balance large ensemble casts with intimate storytelling make him a natural fit for a production like The Music Man, where movement and momentum are essential to the magic of the show.

Casting for major roles in The Music Man had the team looking nationally and calling on old friends, while also finding talent as far away as South Carolina, where Sarah Elizabeth Combs resides. Sarah has a deep resume, which includes her notable performance as Christine Daaé in Andrew

Lloyd Webber’s Las Vegas production of The Phantom of the Opera. In The Music Man, she will perform as Marian the Librarian, bringing warmth and elegance to one of musical theatre’s most beloved leading roles.

A perfect choice for the role of Professor Harold Hill, the delightful entertainer Alan M-L Wager has known John Ludin for decades. Alan’s busy schedule of directing and performing allowed him to be a part of The Music Man this summer, adding another layer of chemistry and familiarity to a production centered around connection and community. Harold Hill is a fast-talking salesman with endless charisma, and the role requires someone capable of balancing humor, heart, and showmanship — qualities audiences can expect in abundance from Wager’s performance.

Familiar local names returning to The Ellen stage include Frank Simpson and Cheryl Sheety, and many new local performers will join them in this energetic story of community living, exemplifying what The Ellen stands for. The Ellen is dedicated to presenting to the Gallatin Valley the very best in the performing arts, with the goal to entertain, educate, and inspire audiences while celebrating the human experience, and providing cultural and social enrichment for all. Productions like The Music Man showcase not only professional-level performance but also the importance of creating opportunities for local talent to share

the stage with nationally recognized artists. In the search for trombones and other musical props for the production, John Ludin put out a call to the Bozeman community asking for any spare instruments — new, old, battered, it didn’t matter, as long as they made noise — to be lent in exchange for a pair of tickets to the opening performance of The Music Man. The response was quick and terrific, and the community showed up in true Music Man fashion to solidify both the community aspect of the show and the spirit of the theatre community itself. As the story goes, travelling salesman Harold Hill — who doesn’t know a treble clef from a cleft chin — scams the local folk into buying musical instruments and fancy uniforms for a boys’ band. But before the fast-talking con artist leaves town, his heart skips a beat when he meets Miss Marian, the librarian. It’s a tuneful tale of hometown harmony, love, and honor, sure to delight every generation. Line up the family, join the parade, and make it a summer to remember with this crown jewel of Americana musical theatre.

That sense of participation may be what makes productions at The Ellen feel uniquely personal. Audiences are not simply watching a polished musical unfold on stage; they are often seeing neighbors, friends, teachers, musicians, and familiar faces woven directly into the performance. In many ways, that spirit mirrors the central message of The Music Man itself: that music, laughter, and shared experiences can bring an entire town together, something The Ellen Theatre does with each of its large productions.

The Music Man will run for 12 performances at The Ellen Theatre from July 10–26, 2026. Don’t be fooled by resale ticket sites—tickets can only be purchased at The Ellen box office, or directly from their website https://www.theellentheatre. com. Enjoy the show! A

Angie, a third-generation Montanan, is the founder of Bozeman Magazine. She is living the Bozeman dream as she navigates exciting adventures as a mother and wife.

WHAT DOES YOUR MONEY BUY YOU IN BOZEMAN REAL ESTATE RIGHT NOW?

The real estate market in Bozeman continues to evolve, but the area remains sought after for the lifestyle, access to the outdoors, and its small town feel with access to some big city amenities. So, what does a buyer’s budget actually buy in today’s market? Here’s a general look at what your money can buy in Bozeman today.

The entry level in Bozeman is right around $300K. For that, a buyer can find a two bedroom condo with somewhere around 1000 SF. As of this writing, there are right around a dozen two bedroom condos priced between $300K and $350K in Bozeman. Most of these are in multi-story buildings, where an owner will likely have other units above or below. Many offer great amenities like garages or carports, balconies and decks, and some have shared work out facilities and parking spaces.

Moving up from there, buyers can expect prices for a three bedroom townhouse or side by side condo to start around $400K and go up from there. As of today, there are 40 three bedroom condos and townhouses on the market, ranging from $385K to $500K, with square footages ranging from 1200 to almost 1900 SF. Most of these have at least two baths, many with 2.5 baths, and almost all offer a garage.

To get into a single-family home in Bozeman, prices start right around $600K. For this, a buyer could expect their own yard with three bedrooms, two-plus baths, and a one- or two-car garage. Today, there are 13 single-family homes available in and directly around Bozeman for between $599K and $650K, ranging from three to four bedrooms,

and from 1400 to 2000 SF.

Stepping up to look at median pricing: Median sold pricing for the past 180 days for single-family homes inside city limits is around $735,000. As of this writing, there are 10 single-family homes for sale inside city limits priced between $700K and $750K. They range in size from 1700-2300 SF. Most are three to four bedrooms, but there is one five bedroom home for sale. The age of the homes ranges from a 1953-built home 12 blocks from Main Street to brand new homes on the northwest side of town.

When we include areas outside of city limits like Bridger Canyon, Springhill, south of town, etc., that pushes the median sold pricing up to around $825K. In the $800K to $850K range, on the market right now there are seven homes for sale, ranging in size from 1700 to 2300 SF, and in age from 1948 to 2025.

For those wondering what stepping above a million can buy, there are currently 55 homes for sale between $1M and $1.5M. Many of these are larger; the average SF is 2800, but 16 of the listings have between 3000 and 4000 SF. Lot sizes range from just over 4000 SF to 22 acres. Homes in this price range are found anywhere from the historic downtown core to the more rural areas outside of town. In this range, we really see buyers starting to look for specific floor plan features, elevated finish levels, or areas that provide access to sought after amenities, depending on what is most important to the buyer.

Lastly, looking north of $2M; as of this writing there 63 homes for sale for more than $2M in the greater Bozeman area. Narrowing

the focus to the $2M to $2.5M range finds a dozen active listings, ranging in size from 1400 to 6000 SF, on lots ranging in size from .195 acres up to 33 acres. These properties include homes in the historic district as well as large estates in the outlying areas.

One of the most interesting aspects of the Bozeman market is how much lifestyle influences pricing. Buyers are not simply purchasing square footage—they are investing in access to skiing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and a quality of life that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere.

Whether a buyer’s budget is $300K or $2M+, understanding how location, views, finishes, floor plans, and lifestyle affect value is key to navigating the market successfully.

Inventory changes daily, and all information is only current as of the date of writing. Buyers and sellers should be sure to rely on current and accurate information when making purchase or sale decisions. As usual, I have included the most recent real estate sales data. In addition to the included sales, there are currently 103 single-family home sales pending in and around Bozeman, compared to 96 pending sales at this same time last year.

The included data reflects sales of homes in the greater Bozeman area, including Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Bridger Canyon, and within Bozeman city limits. The data includes home sales reported through the local Big Sky Country MLS, and does not include private party sales. J

Tim Ford is a Realtor® with Bozeman Brokers Real Estate in Bozeman Montana. He can be contacted at 406-209-1214.

JAN 1ST - MAY 1ST, 2026

Data for Single Family Homes

THE ALDER GULCH GOLD RUSH

On June 6, 1863, the rush began along a 16-mile stretch of stream in present-day Southwest Montana 5It would also become one of the richest placer gold discoveries ever recorded (if not the richest), eventually yielding nearly $3 billion in gold at today’s prices.

A party of men returning to the Grasshopper Creek gold country at Bannack from the Yellowstone River country had found the first evidence of gold in Alder Gulch on May 26. The men became known as the Fairweather Party, after Bill Fairweather, whose gold pan brought up the first nuggets in the creek running through the Gulch. The men continued on to Bannack, where they bought supplies and prepared to return to Alder Gulch. They tried to keep their discovery a secret, but were followed out of town by other miners who had heard of the find. After a miner’s meeting, the Fairweather Mining District was established in the Gulch. The miners agreed that the five men of the Fairweather Party would receive first choice and two claims each in the district.

Within three months,10,000 people were living and working in the Alder Gulch area, and towns including Nevada City, Virginia City, Adobetown, Junction, Highland, Pine Grove, Beartown, Frenchtown, Hungry Hollow and Summit stretched into what was really one long settlement dubbed “the 14-mile city.”

The gold mining efforts in Alder Gulch followed a familiar pattern. Placer deposits consist of loose particles of gold mixed into topsoil, sand, and gravel. Men searched the streambeds, washing gravel and searching for “colors,” gold dust, flakes or small nuggets, with their gold pans. Panning was slow and tedious work, so a system of rockers and sluice boxes was utilized. Rockers and sluice boxes are really innovative versions of the gold pan; rockers are long wooden “cradles” in which the gravel and dirt was “rocked” during the washing process, allowing the gold to sink to the bottom. Sluice boxes are essentially “waterslides,” with bottom cleats that catch the gold during washing. The key word in these processes is “wash,” because they all require the use of water to aid in the acquisition of gold.

The use of pans, rockers, and sluice boxes barely scratched the surface, but the use of water in these gold mining operations soon

led to more innovations, and the changes to the ecosystem that followed can still be seen in Alder Gulch today. Drainage ditches were constructed to divert water away from deep channels, and the gravel was carried to the surface to be “sluiced and cleaned.” Drift mines, tunnels into streambanks, were also used to get the gravel to the surface for washing. The ultimate “washing” method of gold extraction was hydraulic mining, which involved the use of giant hoses (often referred to as “little giants”) to simply hose away streambanks.

Miners also began exploring the hills around Virginia City for “lodes,” veins and pockets of gold- and silver-laden rock which was sometimes present in outcrops above the surface. Prospect holes located in such areas soon grew into mine shafts with timber-sup-

ported sides. In July 1863, hard rock gold was discovered nearly eight miles above Virginia City, and towns like Summit soon grew around these lode deposits.

Successful lode mining eventually required the building of a mill to process the ore. Lode gold was usually recovered by “grinding or stamping” the rock. Stamping methods ranged from the Spanish arrastre, which utilized old-fashioned horsepower (the kind with hooves) to crush the rock, to water or steam-pressure-driven stamp mills, which pulverized the rock and utilized mercury, to which gold adheres, for recovery. Several hardrock mines operated such stamp mills in the upper reaches of Alder Gulch, including four Chilean mills brought over the Bozeman Trail which operated at Union City.

Within a few decades, even with methods like hydraulicking, the placer deposits in Alder Gulch became depleted... on the surface. But dredges came on the scene in Alder Gulch in the 1890s. Floating dredges reached gravel at deep ground depths. Large artificial ponds floated the “gold boats,” which often utilized chains of steel buckets, powered with electricity or steam (requiring up to 20 cords of wood per day for fuel), to bring gravel to a gold-washing and recovery system. The waste rock was simply strewn across the landscape.

The first dredging operations in the Alder Gulch-Ruby Valley area, built and operated by the German Bar Placer Mining Company in 1896-97, began four miles below Virginia City. The operation was small compared to outfits like the Conrey Placer Mining Company, which operated vessels like the Maggie A. Gibson, one of the “gold boats” that added to the ecological rearrangement of the Ruby Valley around and upstream of the present-day town of Alder. This steam-powered dredge, built and initially in operation at Bannack, was moved to the Ruby and rebuilt during 1897-98. The Gibson worked the Ruby Valley ponds for five years. Four huge dredges were eventually built, and high voltage power lines were constructed to power the vessels; the huge piles of gravel left behind by these dredging operations remain to this day.

By the 1930s dredging operations wound down in lower Alder Gulch, and more gold mining in the area ceased when World War II broke out and the U.S. government declared gold a “non-essential mineral” in the war effort. But small mining operations persist even today in and around Alder Gulch, although more money is made these days through the tourism generated by the old historic mining district.

And as for William Fairweather, the man who made the initial gold discovery at Alder Gulch and for whom the mining district was

named? He died 12 years after his find, with nary a gold nugget to his name. D

Pat Hill is a freelance writer in Bozeman. A native Montanan and former advisor to Montana State University’s Exponent newspaper, Pat has been writing about the history and politics of the Treasure State for nearly three decades.

MIDWEST TRIP

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Familiar yet exciting, the Interstate 90 run from the benches of northern Wyoming up into the Little Bighorn valley was filled with anticipation: the arrival in Montana, the comfort of home. We made that drive recently after a long road trip through the Midwest. Nine or ten states, cities and scenery. Being away, the comparisons are inevitable. Coming home, we remember that it is easy to show off the grandeur of Montana to visitors, but harder to explain the attachment that those of us who call the Big Sky home have for it.

Interstate 90 is the artery that connects Bozeman with the world east and west. Our trip began eastbound more than three weeks before that return. Soon enough, we faced a choice. Stay on 90 through the Crow Reservation, enter Wyoming, and make the drive east through South Dakota, or cut north following the Yellowstone River along Interstate 94, which begins at Billings, move through eastern Montana and into North Dakota. Since my wife Ruth and I are both originally from Illinois, we have lots of family there. We have made the trip back and forth dozens of times. But this time the choice was easy. Our first destination was Minnesota, so we drove the North Dakota route.

The comparisons began. Many states, especially in the west, have straight line boundaries that are only apparent on a map, or at the welcome sign. North and South Dakota, made up of badlands and farmlands, are virtually the same as eastern Montana. I just found out, courtesy of Wikipedia, that the area of the two Dakotas combined is almost exactly that of Montana; 147,000 sq miles. Big, wide open places. All three states have the Missouri River; we also have the Yellowstone, and Montana has a western section full of mountains and valleys. Still, I enjoy the drive across the Dakotas, especially the gradual contrast from the more wild, western parts to the domesticated east. The Midwest begins there somewhere, perhaps along the 100th meridian, where rainfall diminishes on the western side. The

Midwest also seems to be divided into rougher and more cultivated sections. This divide is north and south. The northern sections of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan contain much wild country. They are defined by vast forests and the Great Lakes. We hiked in the forests and on the lakeshores. In the upper Midwest, the farther north, the more conifers, and less hardwoods. The pines and firs begin to look like a Montana mountain scene. The UP in Michigan has aspens, which I did not expect. In one section of woods the entire ground was covered with maple seedlings six inches high. Beautiful. The lakes provided a distinct contrast with what we are accustomed to. Neither Flathead nor Yellowstone can come close to the expanses of Lake Superior. Locals refer to it as the unsalted sea. In windy conditions, which are normal, the beaches seem like the ocean. We enhanced this experience with a kayaking trip. It was possible to see the sandy lake bottom in 40 feet of pristine water.

Another highlight was the Mackinac bridge, which links the two sections of Michigan across the strait between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. It is five miles long, with a middle section suspension bridge that towers 550 feet above the water. It is the longest bridge in the western hemisphere. We drove across the bridge in early morning fog without traffic, which made it even more dramatic than usual. Well, Montana has nothing like this. Our longest bridge, over Lake Koocanusa, is about half a mile.

Later in our journey, we visited the lower Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. The beauty there was more subtle, the springs and streams smaller, the hardwood forests thick, but limited. Bear spray was not needed, but bug spray was. Hikes were walks without much elevation.

The town we stayed in was pretty small; things were relaxed, simpler. The natural world there had distinct boundaries; cornfields or towns were always nearby. It was familiar ground, the place where both Ruth and I grew up. The landscape is comforting and comfort-

able. It is structured in a familiar grid pattern, town and country. There is no wilderness, and the woods are small and scattered, but the large, orderly corn and bean fields provide a wide open view of a dramatic, cloud-heavy sky.

Our return trip navigated through Kansas, Nebraska, and eastern Wyoming. The border of Missouri and Kansas is one of those straight lines, until it encounters the Missouri River at Kansas City. Then, it meanders off to the northwest. Kansas was not flat and boring in the eastern section. All the way through Lawrence, Topeka, and Abilene, it was rolling with pleasant stands of hardwoods. We took the backroads up to Red Cloud, Nebraska on a fun Saturday morning drive. The towns in Nebraska reminded me of Forsyth and Miles City on the Yellowstone, but there, the river is the Platte. Cheyenne was a welcome night’s rest stop before our last push on Sunday. The drive on Interstate 25 north through Casper and Buffalo is very familiar, yet it was beautiful at sunrise due to our uncharacteristic, early start. I even missed the free breakfast at the motel.

green forest. Farther south, the oaks had begun to take on a coppery color. But it was not until we returned to Montana late in the month that we saw some yellow on the riverside cottonwoods, and golds in the hillside aspens. The colors elsewhere will have to wait for another year. This year we are back in Bozeman for that show.

Our trip spanned most of September. It was too early almost everywhere for fall colors. Yet, the transformation had begun in the north. There was an occasional bright red maple within the still,

When travelling east from Bozeman, the key difference with these other states and landscapes soon becomes obvious—there are no mountains. And unexpected things, like whitewater canyons in Minnesota, or sand dunes in Indiana, do not make up for that lack. Soon enough we are scanning the horizon, searching, hoping for a cloud bank to transform into the peaks that we cherish. Do we take them for granted here in the Gallatin Valley? Of course. Even if we rarely drive up Bridger Canyon or travel to Hyalite, our gaze is daily drawn to the hills and the mountains. Some of our fields and the subdivisions where the fields used to be could easily be transported to any of these midwestern states. But the dramatic background, the view beyond is special.

As I write, I realize that my thesis statement above is faulty. It is not hard to explain our love affair with Montana. That part is as easy as showing it off when we have visitors. The hard part is convincing others that Montana is the best place. The Last Best Place,

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as one of our mottos tells us. Our literary statements can be tough to defend. I say that there can be large skies elsewhere, even huge skies somewhere, but there is only one Big Sky. And the ski resort is only part of it.

Is all of that necessary? Our proclamations begin to sound like boosterism, bragging, BS. Is ours the Last Best view? Is it better than all others? Well sure, if we are challenged; but realistically, what is special about our place is that it is our place and no other. Things here are the best for us and that is good enough. The GOAT controversy is fun but essentially meaningless. That is the takeaway from our trip east, from any trip. This valley, this town, belongs to all of us, and we cherish it. It is enough to say that we love this place, feel a connection to it, and are proud to live here.

Now for a small self-lecture. At one town a thousand miles from here, someone asked where we were from. When I told him he quipped, ‘Bozangeles!’ I just smiled and said; Well, yeah, it is pretty nice. The next time I am stuck in traffic on 19th, instead of grumbling, I am going to gaze up at Baldy and see if there is a dusting of snow or some aspen color on the slopes. And think about the long detour we took to avoid Chicago, or the bumper to bumper race through Kansas City. It should not take a long trip elsewhere for us to come home and appreciate this special town more than we already do, but it does not hurt. On a sunny warm afternoon a couple of days after returning to Bozeman, when the unpacking and settling in was done, we hiked up Drinking Horse Mountain late in the afternoon.

As the low light came through the last fir trees on the trail near the summit, Ruth said; Now, I feel home. V

Steve McGann is probably out on the road again.

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Flora Gardner’s Journey to Bozeman Part III

In the spring of 1879, Flora Gardner traveled from Kansas to Bozeman with her family, via steamboat and wagon. Once settled in her new home, Flora sent a letter to friends in Kansas describing the trip’s adventures. This is the third of a four-part article sharing Flora’s letter chronicling the family’s two-weeklong wagon adventure from Fort Benton to Bozeman. Last month’s

article ended with the Gardner family traveling south between Fort Shaw and Helena. Finally reaching the top of a rise, Flora and her daughter Florence sat down to rest and enjoy a view of the valley below. An edited and annotated continuation of Flora’s letter follows.

The wagons soon came up and we started down. It began to rain so hard we were obliged to get into the wagons…At six o’clock, we halted on the banks of the Dearborn. The water fairly boils, it rushes along so fast and is as clear as crystal. The little girls soon had their aprons gathered full of shining pebbles. There is a stage station here and a toll bridge over the stream. They charged us

twenty-five cents a wagon. It was rather damp camping that night, but Ed soon made a good big fire in front of the tent, and it was not long until we were quite comfortable. I took several good looks at the wet ground before I could make up my mind to put the beds down, but there was no other way so down they went.

Monday morning the roads were very muddy but we concluded to start and go as far as we could. We only traveled four miles until we had to stop and rest the horses for fear they would give out. We stayed there about three hours and fished some in a little creek nearby, but did not catch anything. We started again, went five miles to Moore’s ranch and camped. We had not more than put the tent up, when it began to pour down rain. As we were on the high prairie and no timber near, we had the full benefit of both wind and water.

Ed could not get a fire started so Florence went to the house and cooked on Mrs. Moore’s stove. The lady was very kind, said she had one spare bed and that mother had better go in the house to sleep. After supper Mother, Florence, and Mattie went to the house, the rest of us fixed our beds down on the wet grass and it was not long until we were all lulled to sleep by the pattering of the rain on the tent cloth. Next morning we found our beds soaking wet under us. The ditch had filled up and run over, so the water ran under us but none of us felt any the worse. When I was folding our beds, I found three mice and found too that they had eaten an immense hole in my waterproof cloak.

I forgot to say that Mr. Gardner had been putting the horses in the stable the past three nights. He said he would rather pay two dollars every night than to have me punch him in the ribs every half hour in the night and say, “Ed, Ed, there is something the matter with the horses.” He thought it was worse than when I used to get him out of bed frosty nights to see if the polecats or owls were after the chickens.

Tuesday morning I cooked breakfast before the family was up. We were not long in getting things packed. The roads were terribly muddy so we moved slowly; it was hill up and hill down all the time. It looked strange to me not to see any fields in cultivation. They have gardens and pastures fenced but that is all; ranchmen depend entirely upon their herds. I think they lead an easy life.

We did not stop for dinner but traveled until three o’clock. We

were then at the mouth of Prickly Pear Canyon, where we camped for the night. Wolf Creek empties into Prickly Pear here, both are beautiful streams and plenty of trout in them. There is a stage station, a good double log house, and quite a comfortable barn and outbuildings. It is owned by an old bachelor. I told Florence she had better look her best, she might get that lovely home in the mountains. I knew she would like the name anyway (it was Kizzlepaw). I don’t think he was over sixty years old either.

We pitched our tent on a beautiful grassy spot near the creek, and all hands were in a great hurry to commence fishing. Ed cleaned and I cooked them. Mr. Kizzlepaw told Ed that a bear came over the mountain that morning and walked across his garden just in front of the house. We all wanted to sleep in the middle [of the tent] again that night.

The “Mr. Kizzlepaw” noted in Flora’s letter was likely William Kisselpaugh, a native of Nova Scotia. He is listed as single on both the 1870 and 1880 censuses, first as a teamster in Helena, and then as a farmer at “Little Prickly Pear and Tributaries” in Lewis and Clark County. Kisselpaugh died at his property in July 1899, at about age 67. A land dispute involving his homestead was chronicled in the Helena papers in the 1890s and was not resolved until several years after his death, when it was proved Kisselpaugh had occupied the land continuously since 1876.

Wednesday was a beautiful day. The sun never shone brighter, or vegetation looked fresher. We had all so much wished for a pleasant day to go through the canyon and we had it. I only wish I could give you a faint idea of how it looks. It is twelve miles long and it will take more brains than I possess to describe it. The scenery is grand. The Prickly Pear stream is about half as large as the Nodaway River [a tributary of the Missouri River in Iowa and Missouri]. The water is not deep, but it rushes along at a fearful rate and roars like water running over a mill dam. The mountains tower up for hundreds of feet on each side. The stream winds around through the mountains—often we could not see two lengths of the wagon ahead or back of us. The road is made right on the mountain side, and it has taken a great deal of labor to put it there. In many places the road is only wide enough for one wagon to pass. Someone had to

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keep a mile or so ahead to warn wagons to stop where we could pass them. We were told that sometimes wagons met where it would take a half day to back out. The road is on one side of the creek and then on the other, crossing and re-crossing many times on good strong bridges. In other places, the road winds far up the mountain side so high that it made our heads dizzy to look and the thought of going over made me shudder. The children and I walked in all such places. Mother kept her seat in the wagon. I guess she thought there was no choice between being dashed to pieces or walked to death.

Ed went ahead and warned several long trains to stop where they could and let us pass. All the freighters have from three to five wagons coupled together and from six to eight spans of mules to draw them. There is an immense amount of freighting done in this country. We passed some long trains hauling lumber. At noon we camped on a spring creek where it empties into the Prickly Pear. There is a level grass spot fenced in by those immense mountains and the scenery here was grand beyond description. I wished all my friends were there to enjoy it with us. Ed sent Fin and Charley to lead the horses up on the side of the mountain to eat grass. They stayed so long we were uneasy about them but after a while they came creeping down and said they started up to heaven and had gone three miles straight up. The mountains are in all shapes that you could imagine; some covered with pines clear to the top, others with only a few here and there, others were all rock and looked as if they had been thrown up by some terrible earthquake. Everything must end and so did that delightful day with all its magnificent scenery.

About five o’clock it began to cloud up, and by the time we reached Johns’ ranch it began to rain. We did not put the tent up as the wind was blowing very hard. Mr. Johns gave us permission to sleep on the floor and the boys slept in the wagons. Next morning it was drizzling and cold. We were then only seventeen miles from Helena. The roads were mostly level but very muddy. It rained off and on all day, so we did not stop. At about three o’clock, we came in sight of Helena. It looked as if we were getting into the land of civilization again.

The valley around Helena is well improved and thickly settled. Helena is built between two mountains and the way they have crammed it in you would think land was scarce. It looks as if the ground had all been dug over and washed out, leaving nothing but loose rocks in sight. They are mining there now right in some of the streets. They say after they have taken out all the gold, they level the ground and build on it. S

To be continued…

Rachel Phillips is the Research Director at the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman. Visit the Gallatin History Museum at 317 W Main Street in Bozeman, gallatinhistorymuseum.org, or on Facebook and Instagram.

A Real Bozeman Summer

Summer in Bozeman doesn’t show up cleanly. It leaks in.

One day you’re still stepping around mud that hasn’t figured out whether it wants to dry or freeze again, and the next you’re sitting outside at 9 p.m., squinting into a sun that refuses to drop behind the Bridgers. Your car is coated in a fine layer of dust, your legs are scraped up from something you didn’t bother to go around, and you realize you’ve been outside for most of the day. It builds slowly, then all at once.

At first, it’s just a few people back on the trails, testing things out. Then the Gallatin starts running hard with runoff, cold enough to make your bones ache just looking at it. Then, suddenly the whole town feels like it tipped forward— trailheads packed by 8 a.m., Main Street humming, every patio full before dinner. If you’ve never spent a full summer here, it’s easy to think you need a plan. A list. The right hikes, the right floats, the right places to eat. You don’t. That’s usually the first mistake. My first real summer here, I tried to treat it like that—stacking days with things I thought I was supposed to do. I remember pulling into a trailhead off Hyalite around noon one day, already late, already hot, circling for a parking spot like it was a grocery store lot. By the

time I got on the trail, the sun was sitting directly on top of everything, and every patch of shade felt like something you had to earn.

Halfway up, I passed a guy coming down who looked like he’d already lived a full day—dusty, relaxed, done. He gave me a quick nod, like I’d missed something obvious. I had.

Mornings are where summer actually happens. The light comes in early and hard, and if you’re up for it, you can get hours of quiet before everything fills in. Trails feel empty. The air still has a little bite to it. You move faster without trying.

By late morning, the shift starts. Heat settles in. Traffic builds. People spill out toward the same few places—the Gallatin, Hyalite, anywhere with water or a little shade. Afternoons stretch in a way that feels almost excessive. Time stops behaving normally. You tell yourself you’ll head out for a couple hours, and suddenly it’s 5:30 p.m. and you’re still sitting outside, watching people drift by—sunburned, dusty, carrying tubes, coolers, dogs that don’t want to leave. The river becomes its own kind of procession. Groups float past in loose formation, music bouncing off the banks, ropes tying everything together in ways that probably won’t hold. Someone always ends up in the water earlier than they meant to. No one seems particularly concerned.

Evenings are when the town pulls itself back together. The heat backs off just enough, and everything fills up again—patios, sidewalks, bars that weren’t busy an hour ago. You grab one drink

that turns into two, then stay longer than you planned because there’s no real reason to leave. The light hangs there, stretched thin, and it feels like the day hasn’t quite decided to end.

You start running into the same people without trying. At the farmers market. On a trail. In line somewhere downtown. Conversations pick up where they left off, even if that was days ago.

And then there are the parts no one really talks about. The hour you lose sitting outside after dinner, doing nothing, watching the sky shift slowly enough that you almost don’t notice. The quick stop somewhere that turns into staying. The decision, over and over, to not go inside yet.

That’s most of it, actually. The outdoors stop being something you organize your day around, and start becoming the thing everything else fits into. You don’t ask what the best trail is. You go somewhere close. Somewhere you’ve been before. Somewhere that works. Timing matters more than anything. The same place can feel like two completely different worlds, depending on when you show up. Early, it’s quiet. Midday, it’s crowded and loud. Late, it settles again, like it remembers what it’s supposed to be. You either figure that out, or you spend the whole summer slightly frustrated.

There are crowds, of course. Always. You don’t really beat

them—you just move around them, or accept them when you can’t. Some places are meant to be full. That’s part of it.

By August, it all feels normal in a way that would’ve seemed impossible at the start. What felt like something you had to chase becomes something you just step into without thinking.

And then, just as quietly as it built, it starts to shift again. Nights cool off. The light changes. You catch yourself noticing it the same way you noticed the beginning, without meaning to.

That’s the thing about a Bozeman summer. It’s not something you figure out all at once. It’s something you fall into—slowly, unevenly—until it feels like you’ve been doing it forever. And then it’s gone. D

Colter Marino is a Montana native and a student at Trinity College. He enjoys writing about the West and spending time outdoors.

WATCHING A LIVE STREAM

The setting: The second half of May, all of June, and often the first week of July. The valley and foothills are intensely verdant. Above, acres of shining snow cling to the peaks. This is the season many of our ancestors, both Native and otherwise, called Green Summer. Below the mountains, the Gallatin and East Gallatin Rivers rush at full volume.

We all know the snow in the background ends up in the river in the foreground. But how does it get there? Via our valley’s creeks. Most of us take these many streams for granted. We cruise along Huffine, Durston, and the Frontage Road, not noticing the myriad bridges and culverts and the occasional sign saying “Middle Creek.” Where does that start? Where does it go? If anybody wonders, the thought is quickly replaced with the task at hand.

It’s easier to pay attention by slowing down, on bike or foot, or on back roads in a truck. Where does the creek through MSU end up? Or in Kirk Park? Or along Gant Road? What are their names? Their courses are hard to follow —disappearing into dense groves, over private land, and under buildings. In fact, some of their paths are downright counterintuitive.

Does it matter? Yes. These arteries of water are the valley’s lifeblood. They irrigate the many fields and pastures, especially in dry years. They add habitat and scenery diversity to our trails and parks. In emergencies they’re water for fighting a house or grass fire. Their banks are conduits for wildlife; the black bears and rare mountain lion in Bozeman don’t take Ubers down 19th. They replenish the valley’s aquifers. In rainy springs after snowy winters they can flood roads and properties. And so their locations aren’t mere trivia.

Streams are also the first things settlers name, sometimes keeping their Native meanings. Their varied titles are clues to our local history. Our creeks tell a story, both natural and human, as they carve through the valley.

FROM EAST TO WEST

The creeks in the north valley are straightforward. All flow west into the East Gallatin (EG), which the Crow and Shoshone call the Cherry River. Most give their names to parallel canyons in the Bridgers. Lyman, Deer, Churn, Sypes, and Walton Creeks form in the range’s southern end. Then comes Middle Cottonwood, fed by snowfields between Baldy Mountain and Saddle Peak. Schafer, Bostwick, Truman, and Jones Creeks start behind Bridger Bowl. Bostwick flows into the EG after its name changes to Trout Creek. Truman and Jones enter Ross Creek, which begins just below Ross Pass. Truman and Bostwick were English-American

families; Jones was Welsh-American. Dutch Country is west of the Gallatin River, but the land to its east was first settled by Germans, British, Scandinavians, and Irish.

Directly across Ross Pass, Middle and South Fork Brackett Creeks begin. South Fork’s source is notable: it’s near the head of Bridger Creek. Here, just 800 feet make a difference of 800 miles. Bridger Creek helps form the Missouri via the EG and Gallatin. However, Brackett Creek enters the Shields River, a tributary of the Yellowstone, which joins the Missouri at the North Dakota border. Two raindrops or flakes side-by-side in a cloud end up taking very different journeys by falling just a short walk apart through the trees.

Back on the valley side, next come Corbly, Reese, North Cottonwood, Bear, and Foster Creeks. Reese Creek, after another Welsh family, gives its name to a road and community center. Ross

and Reese join and become Smith Creek. It receives Bear and Foster and enters the EG near Swamp Road. Just downstream, Story Creek, which runs through Belgrade, also meets the East Gallatin.

AND SOUTH TO NORTH

The streams with the surprising paths start in or below the Gallatins and head northward. Some of these are the creeks in Bozeman.

MANDEVILLE CREEK NEAR CAMPUS LOOKS LIKE A HIGH ANDES MEADOW. THIS LATER FLOWS PAST BOZEMAN HIGH AND UNDER I-90 NEAR MANDEVILLE LANE. (PLEASE, LET THIS LAND, AND MORE, STAY “UNDEVELOPED.”)

The valley’s most prominent stream is Hyalite Creek. At 45 miles, this is the longest of the bunch. This water starts at the northern foot of Hyalite/Fridley peaks, almost halfway to Yellowstone. After tumbling over a dozen well-known waterfalls, then down and out its reservoir and canyon, the creek continues on its northwest path on flatter ground. Notably, it flows under Huffine just east of Four Corners. If it stuck to this direction it would be a tributary of the Gallatin, like South Cottonwood Creek. But it heads due north by Monforton School, then northeast to the EG. As it traverses the valley it’s given a nickname: Middle Creek.

Hyalite’s little brother is Dry Creek, also called South Dry Creek to differentiate it from the Dry Creek of Dry Creek Road in the north valley. It’s spring-fed, seeping up west of the “T” made by South 19th and South Cottonwood Road. This is snowmelt from the mountains, coursing downhill but underground. Dry Creek crosses Johnson Road parallel with Hyalite Creek. It then follows the eastern foot of Gooch Hill, in line with Gant Road. It stays on this northwest path to Four Corners, missing the intersection by only 1,500’ —even

closer than Hyalite. It also meanders north before backtracking northeast. Dry Creek flows behind Heart of the Valley and then dips under I-90. It joins Hyalite just NE of the airport, almost due north of where it begins.

Jackrabbit Lane has its route for a reason. It’s on the higher ground equidistant the Gallatin and Hyalite Creek. North 7th Avenue, an old thoroughfare into Bozeman, is also set on high ground between stream courses.

Dry Creek isn’t the only springwater stream. McDonald, Aajker

(misspelled from Aakjer “oh-kyare,” now “acre”), and Baxter creeks form at spring-fed ponds east of Hyalite Creek, which they eventually join. These are after Scottish, Danish, and English-American settlers. Baxter recalls the ranch of George Baxter, who put down most of the cash for the Baxter Hotel. Fittingly, Danish åkjer is ‘creek-meadow; field.’

Farther east are three other spring-fed streams: Cattail and West & East Catron Creeks. These begin southwest of MSU and head to the EG. Cattail Creek has two other names, Harmon and Harvest. It’s subsoil and topside multiple times —its channel in Harvest Creek Park is dry— eventually feeding Cattail (Davis) Pond and Cattail Lake east of Davis Road.

The Catron Creeks are more visible but seldom mentioned. This is the water behind Wagon Wheel Park near 23rd and the homes on South 20th.. The first is also the stream between Mountain View Apartments and Rogers Way, then behind Emily Dickinson School. The second dives underneath Albertson’s, then reappears in Kirk Park. The two merge into Catron Creek behind Sportsman’s Warehouse and World Market. Ever notice the small wetland at the SW corner of Baxter and 19th? That’s Catron Creek. It continues north, parallel to Cattail, both sharing names with nearby streets. The roads have signs; why not the creeks?

The spring-fed brook through MSU is Mandeville Creek. The Mandevilles, with Norman-English roots, are another old east-valley family. This creek flows just west of Granny’s Donuts, then between the MSU climbing boulder and South Hedges. It’s also the “ditch” in front of Bozeman High after voyaging underground. It flows through two campuses, so you can imagine how many pencils, pens, rubber-bands and contraband have fallen in over decades. Somewhere there’s a beaver dam or badger den that resembles an office-supply-store-plus-head-shop. Mandeville flows past Headwaters Academy and behind the Cat’s Paw, later meeting the EG just west of Cherry Creek fishing access.

As for Bozeman Creek, it flows along Bogert Park, then goes under pavement and buildings. It’s above ground again out the back end of Bar IX. It’s appropriately named, as it passes the corner of Main & Rouse, the city’s founding intersection. Bozeman Creek meets the EG near East Griffin Drive. There’s a second old confluence to the east, whose source runs along Lindley Park. When this channel is full NE Bozeman is an island.

LONG TRAILS

Hikers have a number of Super Bowls. Most of us who spend time on trails are aware of the long paths referred to as thru-hikes. The term refers to multi-day, usually multi-month hikes that follow defined designated trails in various sections of the country. There are three primary north to south thru-hikes in the United States. Known as the Triple Crown, they include the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.

The first conceived and most famous of these is the Appalachian Trail, or AT. The trail was proposed in 1921 as part of a growing trend in conservation by foresters. Completed in 1937, hiking was just a part of a series of wilderness education camps for city dwellers. Soon enough, completing the entire trail became a challenge. The first thru hike was accomplished in 1936, before the trail was officially finished by a group of Boy Scouts and their guides. In the ensuing decades the AT steadily gained in popularity. Currently, thousands of hikers have walked the entire AT, either in sections or as a continuous thru-hike.

The southern terminus of the AT is at Springer Mountain, Georgia and the northern terminus is 2200 miles away at Mount

Katahdin, Maine. The trail passes through fourteen states, eight National Forests and two National Parks—Smoky Mountains NP and Shenandoah NP. In addition to long distance hikers, there is much local traffic on sections of the AT. Each year several thousand people attempt to do the entire

trail as a thru-hike. The success rate for thru-hikers is around twenty-five percent. The AT is steep, rocky, and humid. Some hikers refer to it as the “green tunnel” because it is so forested. It has many camping shelters, easy access to towns for resupply, and is very populated. The trail is

well marked and relatively easy to follow. The AT has been in business for close to one hundred years.

Inspired by the AT, people on the west coast organized and began putting together a trail that would eventually reach from the Mexican border to the Canadian border. The Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT, was

planned and hiked during the 1930s. More than 2000 miles were mapped. In 1968 both the AT and the PCT were organized into the National Trails System. The PCT trail passes through California, Oregon, and Washington, and is 2650 miles long. It includes desert stretches with long carries between water stations, alpine routes

through the Sierra Nevada Mountains that involve high passes and snow crossings, and dense, forested portions of the Cascade mountains. Because of these extremes, the PCT, which is longer, is considered more difficult to hike than the AT.

The environmental movement of the 1960s brought with it an interest in the outdoors, and in camping and hiking. In particular, backpacking exploded as a sport. Outdoor schools such as Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School trained a new generation of wilderness leaders and enthusiasts. Old trails were explored, new trails were built. Trails were linked to form longer trails.

The existence of the two long national trails led to the idea of a trail along the Continental Divide. The trail was designated in 1978, yet remains unfinished to this day due to the rugged nature of the terrain. This has not stopped hikers from attempting this longest hike in the Triple Crown. The route begins in the desert of New Mexico, runs through the high peaks of Colorado, then treks more desert country, including the Great Divide Basin in Wyoming. The trail then winds through Yellowstone country along the border of Idaho and Montana before reaching its northern terminus in Glacier NP.

The CDT includes vast wilderness, high elevation, and many alternate routes.

It is the least marked, requiring navigation, and has miles of road walks between established sections. The weather is unpredictable with snow/thunderstorms. Route-finding and navigation skills are essential. The CDT is over 3000 miles.

I have always been fascinated by these long trails, yet have little to no experience with them. I have only been to a couple of the states in the east where the AT runs, and nowhere near the trail itself. I have hiked in California, Oregon, and Washington but I don’t think the PCT has been a part of any of the trails I have walked. Similarly, I have hiked in all of the states that the CDT passes through, but only in Montana have I been on the official trail.

To be hiking and see the CDT badge on a signpost is magical for me. I have encountered these markers in several locations in Montana. Most of these trails have been near Continental Divide passes since the trail closely follows that feature. At Lemhi Pass, Lost Trail Pass, and McDonald Pass, I have walked a few miles while encountering and chatting with thru-hikers. On Homestake Pass, I walked the official CDT for a couple of miles on both sides of the interstate but saw no other people in October.

A few years ago, while poring over a map, I found a place called Italian Peaks; I’d never heard of these mountains on the Idaho-Montana border. That required a road trip. I spent a few days in the backcountry forty miles southwest of Lima, camping near the Divide. I did not quite make it to the Italian Peaks but for several days I camped near the CDT and hiked the trail and climbed peaks on the ridge that formed the Continental Divide and is also the border between Idaho and Montana.

The Divide emerges from Yellowstone, runs east-west for a long stretch and turns north at Eighteen Mile Peak. This is one of the most remote areas in Montana, or in the United States for that matter. From Targhee and Raynolds Pass the only paved road until Lost Trail Pass hundreds of miles away is Interstate 15. The CDT access is from the Lima exit. Forty miles of dirt road takes you to a series of ponds called Harkness Lakes. The road ended on the shore of one of these, at least for me. Compound low 4-wheel drive got me to the edge of the lake; that was far enough.

Being in the mountains at the end of the road is always a good place to be. But this place, given the other details on the Divide, on the CDT, and in view of a long ridge of 10,000-foot-plus rugged peaks, was truly special. Rising early each morning, I boiled coffee on the tailgate, fired down a

granola bar, and set off south up a handy ridge toward the peaks less than a mile away. The entire area, including the tiny lakes, was above tree line. The views were expansive and lofty. I crossed the CDT and within an hour had gained the Divide itself. The days were glorious and sunny. I climbed a peak or two and headed back to camp in time for the usual afternoon thunderstorm, which I viewed through the windshield in the cab of the truck. Well, maybe once I got a bit caught in the wind and rain, but not too badly.

When the storms blew over, the air was crystal clear, the peaks vivid and close. Supper was cooked once again on the back of the truck. Soon enough, the next part of the daily routine began—the star show. As the sun set in the west and the sky faded to dark, the first stars—well, planets, appeared. Then more, then dozens, then the Milky Way clouded its track across the firmament. Same schedule the next day; three like that were not nearly enough, but had to do for that trip. As I dropped off the lake plateau, I could see nothing but the truck hood in the air for a moment. Bouncing down, I wondered what had possessed me to gun it up there but was glad I had. That trip was

no thru-hike, but it gave me a flavor of what one must feel like.

I had felt none of the fatigue, none of the hunger, none of the uncertainty of what might lie ahead around the next bend. There were times up on the ridge when I could see my truck next to the lake far below. But this experience was not watching a video. I was there on the ground, on the trail itself, at least that tiny portion of it. For all my car camp conveniences I did feel a bit of the isolation, the closeness to something wild, which is the point, and the purpose.

Looking at an interactive online map, I’ve just realized that the longest stretch of the CDT I have hiked is in the Wind Rivers in Wyoming, south from Green River Lakes for about a dozen miles. Counting the mileage I have hiked in Montana, that gives me around 30 miles total on the CDT, or one percent. At my age, I am only going to need a few hundred more years to complete this trail. Time to get out there. M

Steve McGann has lived in Bozeman since the 1970s. Now retired, he is trying to finally use his history degrees. Or he is in the hills.

CATTAIL CREEK ALSO RECEIVES WATER FROM THE FARMERS CANAL (VIA HARMON DITCH), WHICH COMES OFF THE GALLATIN RIVER NEAR GALLATIN GATEWAY. JUST AS BOZEMAN CREEK IN CLUDES

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Several maps show Bozeman Creek starting up Sourdough Canyon, but many old-timers adamantly state Bozeman Creek doesn’t begin until near Ice Pond Road. This is where West Spring Creek (along much of Linear Trail) joins Sourdough Creek, namesake of Sourdough Road. After Sourdough/Bozeman Creek —source of most of Bozeman’s water— leaves Mystic Lake and Sourdough Canyon, it’s joined by Limestone+Nichols Creek at Gardner Park. West (Bird) Spring Creek in Graf and Langhor Parks and East Spring Creek in Valley View Golf Club are spring-fed as you’d guess. West Spring is also fed by Leverich Creek and Middle Creek Ditch. This takes water from Hyalite Creek and diverts it toward the city. However, our ancestors weren’t dumb; it’s easier to connect existing creeks than dig one long ditch. The natural part of Middle Creek Ditch by the Museum of the Rockies has an old name: Figgins Creek.

These are just 41 of the almost 10,000 named creeks in the Treasure State. However, they’re our close companions in this beautiful valley. It’s both wise (especially this year, hopes & prayers) and enjoyable to give them more appreciation and attention. J

Topher Sedlak’s kin have been in Montana for seven generations. When he’s not doing chemistry, genetics, or genetic genealogy, he’s in the mountains with his family. Or, poring over many very old, old, and new maps of water courses... much of which contradicts itself.

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“OUT LOUD ACTIVITIES”

The Gallatin Valley is not only an outdoor recreational paradise—it’s also full of all kinds of “diamond in the rough” activities. As our community develops and grows, it is fun to also see the growth in culture, arts, and family activities; attending them brings the community together and strengthens the friendships, networks, and economy of this last best place.

After compiling this list and having to edit it down to 10 activities, I realized just how much is going on in our little valley, and how much we have to look forward to! We are blessed to have so many nonprofits, community spaces, amazing musicians, farmers, makers of all kinds, artists of all mediums, and people raising awareness and love for each other. I hope everyone can

find something here to enjoy this month; the activities are arranged in chronological order.

WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN PARTY

City of Bozeman water account holders will enjoy a Water Conservation Garden Party Saturday, June 6th from 10 am - 1 pm at the Museum of the Rockies. Take home FREE water-wise plants, a native pollinator seed mix, compost, and more, with proof of a City of Bozeman water account. For more info, visit www.BozemanWater.Com or call (406) 582- 3220.

PRIDE IN THE PARK

Hosted by Bozeman Pride, this event will take place Saturday, June 6th from 10am - 4pm in Lindley Park. Celebrate PRIDE Month in Bozeman with your friends and family at this family-friendly event of fun, connection, and community resources. The Educational Speaker Series kicks off at 10 am, followed by a Drag Story Hour at 11 am, Pride Speeches at noon, an All-Ages Drag Show at 1 pm, and much more. Vendors and booths from businesses throughout the Valley will have samples, swag, candy, food, music, and more. Visit www.bozemanpride. com for more information.

TUNE UP BASEMENT BAR MUSIC

Local favorite Tsunami Funk plays at the Tune Up Basement Bar (located in the lowest level of the Kimpton Armory Hotel) on Saturday, June 6th from 9 – 11 pm. Tsunami Funk plays dance music of all genres, mostly R&B, Funk, Jazz and Rock, performed by some of Montana’s finest local musicians—sure to get you on your feet! Visit www.tuneupbarandlounge.com for more information.

PINE CREEK LODGE MUSIC

Enjoy some of Bozeman’s favorite bands at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston this June. Dead Sky returns to PCL on Friday, June 12th, from 7 – 10 pm, and Pinky and the Floyd give us a two-night run Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th, from 7 – 10 pm. For more information and to get tickets, visit www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com

A TASTE OF HISTORY IN VIRGINIA CITY

As part of its A Taste of History series, The Extreme History Project hosts “From Virginia to Versailles: Culinary Traditions of the African Diaspora” on Saturday, June 13th from 9:30 am – 2 pm in Virginia City. This special program will focus on Virginia City’s historic Black Community and the important role Black cooks and entrepreneurs played in shaping local food culture. The event features bite-sized tastes of

historic foods, and stories of the labor, hospitality, and resilience that brought these traditions to one of Montana’s best known frontier towns. Registration is required; visit The Extreme History Project on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS

Farmer’s Markets are BACK in June! The Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds begins Saturday, June 13th, from 9 – 12 pm. The Bozeman Farmer’s Market at Lindley Park kicks off Tuesday, June 16th, from 4 - 7 pm. The Manhattan Farmer’s Market at Railroad Park Manhattan starts Wednesday, June 17th, from 4 - 7 pm. Belgrade Farmer’s Market at Lewis and Clark Park, Belgrade opens Thursday, June 18th, from 4 - 7 pm. Each has a respective Facebook account and a website you can visit for more info.

BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS

Women Songwriters’ Night with Yellowstone Women’s Music Collective, featuring Audrey Hall, Sara of the Hour, and Bozeman’s Choice favorite Emma & the Ledge will take place Thursday, June 18th, from 7 - 10 pm at Bozeman Hot Springs. BHS hosts live music while you soak each Sunday, along with special events like this. Visit www.bozemanhotsprings.com for admission information.

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS

This June, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Much Ado About Nothing June 17th - 20th at 8 pm at the MSU Duck Pond. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets for these free performances by highly trained thespians! Follow Montana Shakespeare in the Parks on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

BELGRADE SUMMER NIGHTS!

Kicking off strong with Savvy The Band and opener Come Back K, this first-event-ofthe-summer community Downtown Block Party takes place on Wednesday, June 24th from 6 - 8:30 pm on Broadway Street in Belgrade. Belgrade Summer Nights! is the work of The Belgrade Community Coalition. Along with local music, the event features booths and vendors from Belgrade, food trucks, and family fun for everyone. Visit www.belgreat.org for more information on these free events.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

A cherished Thursday night music event, Music in The Mountains kicks off its summer season of free live music on Thursday, June 26th, from 6 - 11 pm with The National Parks band, along with opener The Takes. The events take place throughout the summer in Len Hill Park at the City Center in Big Sky. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sample food and drinks from local food trucks, and enjoy an evening of dancing! Brought to us by the Arts Council of Big Sky, visit www.bigskyarts.org for more information.

Don’t miss a thing this June by checking the Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar, brought to you by Bozeman Magazine 24/7/365 at bozemanmagazine.com/ events! G

Missy Glenn is a 13-year resident of Gallatin Valley, has two teenage boys, and recently moved to Belgrade from Bozeman. She works in the Beauty and Cannabis industries and loves connecting with the community through her work, live music, mom and lifestyle groups, and random acts of kindness.

MONDAY, JUN. 1

RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia

MUSIC MONDAYS 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • $20 adults, $10 kids 10 and under • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com All you can eat Pizza and Live Music.

JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on games at local venues that everyone can enjoy.

BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm

• Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, JUN. 2

BOZEMAN CREEK IMAGINE IF...OPEN HOUSE 3-7pm • Soroptimist Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-582-2274 • engage.bozemanmt. gov/bzncreek Big ideas. Bold provocations. Bozeman Creek. Help us imagine its future at the Imagine If… Open House

BOZEMAN PARKS & REC OPEN GYM - YOUTH BASKETBALL 3:30-5:45pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $2 for City Residents $3 for Non-Residents • 5-18 • bozeman.net/recreation Open Gym for youth ages 5-18. This is intended to be an open gym time for the community, please do not try to have your basketball team practice during this time.

CHESS CLUB 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Come play chess!

NEWCOMER ORIENTATION 5-6pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Learn more about meditation and the Bozeman Dharma Center! Bring your questions and talk with teachers and practitioners at the Center. No registration necessary. In person. Free!

NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress.

DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. Come on down to the club to laugh, learn & love!

6 WEEK ADULT HAND BUILDING CLASS BEGINS 6pm • The Pottery Den • $350/person • www.thepotteryden.com Discover the art of hand-built pottery in this beginner-friendly class! You’ll learn foundational techniques like pinching, coils, and slab-building while creating your own functional or decorative pieces. Along the way, you’ll explore tools like the

CHAKRA TUNING YOGA 6:30-7:30pm • Light House • $18 • All Ages • www.lighthousebzn.love A 432 hz chakra tuning yogic experience with seed mantras, movement, breath, and original music. Guided by Eric Leadbetter.

MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

TREE WALK 6:45pm • South East Corner of Cooper Park Celebrate 50 years of Tree Walks with us!

CALVIN JONES - GRATIS: A MOVING MUSICAL EVENT 7-8:40pm • Reynolds Recital Hall - MSU School of Music - Howard Hall • Adults $25 · MSU Students & Children 12 & Under $10 • 5+ • (406) 544-7435 • bozeman.calvinjones.com World-class composer Calvin Jones performs his own original works live for just 250 people. Think Beethoven meets Hans Zimmer — six albums on

Sony, music behind a #1 film in America. Benefits Gallatin County Love INC.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week.

BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 3

LIVE MUSIC BY LUKE STOCKWELL 4-6pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Head to The Backyard at Field & Stream and enjoy live music by Luke Stockwell. Bar Service by the Dry Fly Saloon.

KENYON NOBLE LADIES’ NIGHT 5-8pm • Kenyon Noble, 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman • $23.18 • 18+ • www.lowkeysandwiches. com Join us for a Ladies’ Night centered around your OUTDOOR SPACE! This event is designed to make you comfortable creating your own oasis!

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH ERIC LEADBETTER 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Eric Leadbetter Band delivers a high energy and engaging live performance that will captivate you and make it impossible not to dance! Their music style is vast and diverse. With inspiration from vintage rock sounds sprinkled with tasteful jam sections, to a unique contemporary eclectic melting pot of songwriting styles.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

IAN & JAZZ FRIENDS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Ian & Jazz Friends perform Jazz Americana for the Happy Hour Early Show, bringing sweet improvisation, syncopation, swing rhythm, and the use of “blue notes.”

BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

BRENDAN NOLAN & HARPDOG JOHN 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-4070 • www.mapbrewing.com Join us for another Wednesday night of live music at MAP! Brendan Nolan & Harpdog John will be playing tunes from 6:00-8:00 pm.

MOR AMPHIBIANS AFTER HOURS: BRINGING A CHORUS OF COLORS INTO YOUR CLASSROOM 6-9pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $20/person • For Educators • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Hop into our Frogs - A Chorus of Colors workshop for early learning educators to discover hands-on preschool lesson ideas, creative ways to bring the world of amphibians to life in your classroom, and to earn ECP renewal hours!

CASUAL SETS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Weekly Community Showcase Looking for more performance opportunities? Come play in this low-stake, experimental show. You can sign up as a team or an individual to get a 5-15 minute slot. First come, first served.

6 WEEK BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING WITH JACKSON BEGINS 6pm • The Pottery Den • $350 Per Person • 16+ • www. thepotteryden.com Join us for an introduction to wheel throwing that is open to both beginners and intermediate students, even if you have experience, Jackson will happily meet you where you are at, and work together from there.

INTRODUCTION TO MOVIE MAKING 6:15-8:15pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $160 • 18+ • (406)994-3062 • eu.courses.montana.edu Discover the fundamentals of filmmaking in a fun, supportive, hands-on course designed for adult beginners. Over the course of four weeks, you’ll learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a short film using a smartphone or basic camera.

CREATE YOUR OWN MACHINE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS 6:307:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to make custom embroidery designs using the free program Inkscape with the Ink/Stitch plugin. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Registrants must have their Work Bench embroidery badge.

GONG WASH 7-8pm • Light House • $25 • www.lighthousebzn. love Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of a harmonically tuned gong sound bath — waves of resonant sound that release tension and open space for deep renewal.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

COLORADO COLLEGE BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Bluegrass

BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com 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.

EDDIE T & JAZZ FRIENDS 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Join Bozeman’s best jazz group Eddie T. & Friends for an in-depth journey into jazz.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, JUN. 4

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: THE WAITING 5-8pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • FREE • All Ages • 406-2221420 • www.theshanecenter.org In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

4 WEEK BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING WITH MARIAH BEGINS 5pm • The Pottery Den • $275/person • www.thepotteryden. com Join us for an introduction to wheel throwing that is open to both beginners and intermediate students, even if you have experience, Mariah will happily meet you where you are at, and work together from there.

WOMEN’S FLY FISHING LEARNING SESSION 5:30-7:30pm • Field & Stream Lodge • $40, $175 season pass • 21+ Monthly fly fishing sessions for women—learn seasonal strategy, hatches, trout behavior, and how to think like an experienced angler.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

DAMION WILDE 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Over the years, Guitar prodigy Damion Wilde has flexed his versatility by performing with groups across genres like hip hop, rap, metal, rock, funk, blues, country, jazz and classical. Now focused on advancing his solo career as a singer-songwriter, Damion has been collaborating with his fellow musician friends in Bozeman.

FATAL ACT BY 13BC 6-9pm • Tinworks at Rialto • FREE • 4065512024 • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks is pleased to present Fatal Act, a group of films by artist collective 13BC, that moves through the wreckage of nuclear history, Hollywood reproduction, and the gaps between an event and its copy.

R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

VAGAL TONING BREATHWORK 7-8pm • Light House • $20 • www.lighthousebzn.love A regulation-based breathwork class to strengthen vagal tone and build nervous system resilience. Designed to improve stress recovery and emotional steadiness. Beginner-friendly.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play!

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH WALCRIK 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Folk/Americana/Roots based in Bozeman, Montana

UMPHREY’S MCGEE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 ADVANCE - $85 DAY OF SHOW |$185 THREE NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Eclectic rock

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TYLER JOHN KRAEHLING 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak!

TAB BENOIT LIVE 7-11pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • $43.21-$76.78 • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org Come see Tab Benoit perform live, it’s gonna be a night to remember!

MUMFORD AND SONS & SIERRA FERRELL AT BOBCAT STADIUM 8-10pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $133 • (406) 994-4221 • www.bobcatstadium.com The acoustic folk rock quartet Mumford & Sons will be performing at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, as part of their Prizefighter Tour. The Prizefighter Tour is sure to be one of the biggest tours of 2026.

LENA MARIE SCHIFFER AND THE HOUSE OF SKY 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $20-$25 • 21+ • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Lena Marie Schiffer is a folk singer-songwriter based in Livingston, Montana, known for her deeply personal lyrics and powerful storytelling.

FRIDAY,

JUN. 5

BOZEMAN PARKS & REC OPEN GYM - YOUTH BASKETBALL

3:30-5:45pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $2 for City Residents $3 for Non-Residents • 5-18 • bozeman.net/recreation Open Gym for youth ages 5-18. This is intended to be an open gym time for the community, please do not try to have your basketball team practice during this time.

LIVE MUSIC BY JOHNNY DANGO 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy live music by Johnny Dango at Field & Stream Lodge!

JENNA GREENWELL DUO 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Jenna Greenwell is a storyteller with a guitar, weaving rich, earthy vocals through songs about love, loss, and the beauty tucked inside ordinary moments.

FATAL ACT BY 13BC 6-9pm • Tinworks at Rialto • FREE • 4065512024 • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks is pleased to present Fatal Act, a group of films by artist collective 13BC, that moves through the wreckage of nuclear history, Hollywood reproduction, and the gaps between an event and its copy.

BEERS AND BRAIDS 6-9pm • The Cultured Community Center • $107.48 • 21+ Leave them kids at home… this one’s for you. A chill, hands-on experience where you learn cocktails and braiding. No pressure, just vibes.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

UMPHREY’S MCGEE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 ADVANCE - $85 DAY OF SHOW |$185 THREE NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Eclectic rock

PAUL LEE KUPFER 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Americana, Folk, Country Blues

REVEREND HORTON HEAT 7pm • The ELM • $33 - $41 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Reverend Horton Heat for a live concert performance with The Surfrajettes.

WEEKLY RACING 7pm • Gallatin Speedway, 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade • (406) 388-9666 • www.gallatinspeedway.com WISSOTA Street Stock, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Modifieds and more

THE SCURRY & FRIENDS 7:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $5 • (406) 587-0585 • events.sellout.io The Scurry is a collection of jamworthy musicians from Bozeman/Big Sky that delight in the Art of Unpredictability and Hwat? Groove first, ask questions later.

Y2K DANCE PARTY 8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $25 • 21+ • 406-570-7422 • www.mtcountrydance.com Its time to dance! No step sheets, no partner required. Great music from the best party decade ever, all you BFFs in one place and delicious cocktails.

BAND OF DRIFTERS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Saddle up for a night of whiskey-soaked harmonies and wide-open Montana soul. Hailing from the high plains of Livingston, MT, the band brings dusty Americana, outlaw country!

ROB LEINES 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Rob Leines is making his Westerner Debut. Country music.

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER 8pm • Tips Up • FREE • 21+ • 4066002030 • www.westdakotastutter.com Folk Rock for the Soul when you get the Blues in a Honky Tonk.

MOONCATS 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Using a mix of American roots instruments, Slinger, Danny, and Sky paint a picture of the plains and sing of the times. They are a fiery and fuzzy 3 piece stomping up acoustic roots remedies with a meaningful message.

BRETT MONDIE BAND 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Born and raised in Alamance County, North Carolina, Brett grew up surrounded by southern roots, blue-collar grit, and a whole lot of music. Now calling Helena, Montana home, Brett’s played over 500 shows, recorded 15 albums, appeared on radio shows coast to coast, and built a loyal fanbase from the Carolinas to the Rockies.

SATURDAY, JUN. 6

FATAL ACT BY 13BC 2-5pm • Tinworks at Rialto • FREE • 4065512024 • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks is pleased to present Fatal Act, a group of films by artist collective 13BC, that moves through the wreckage of nuclear history, Hollywood reproduction, and the gaps between an event and its copy.

LIVE AT THE BLAKE PAVILION: YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY’S GOT TALENT 4-8pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • Regular: $30, At the door: $35 • All Ages • (406) 222-1420 • www. theshanecenter.org Get ready for one of the most entertaining nights of the summer as Yellowstone Country’s Got Talent returns to the Blake Pavilion!

MAGGIE HICKMAN 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Maggie grew up in Bozeman, and spent her childhood camping, nordic skiing, trail running, hiking up at Hyalite and playing music!

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

BOZEMAN PRIDE - NIGHT OF PRIDE 7pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $0-$23.18 (Pay what you can) • 18+ • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Drag, burlesque, dance party, oh my! Join us for a night of celebrating Queer joy during Bozeman’s 4th annual Pride Celebration.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

UMPHREY’S MCGEE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $65 ADVANCE - $85 DAY OF SHOW |$185 THREE NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Eclectic rock

LORD HURON (NIGHT 1) 7pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $49 - $99 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Lord Huron for a live concert performance.

NOTORIOUS BOZ W/ EXES & OHS 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens.

FAI LACI 8pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-0585 Fai Laci is a Boston-based indie rock band featuring Luke Faillaci, Michael Goldblatt, Zack Putnam, Cal Hamandi, and Anthony Cervone, known for a sound blending punk and glam.

LATIN NIGHT 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Latin music

TSUNAMI FUNK 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Some of Montana’s finest professional musicians. Tsunami Funk plays Dance Music of R&B-Funk genre, and also plays a variety of Rock to Jazz. Tunes from artists like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Stone, Kool & the, Van Morrison, and Steely Dan.

SUNRISE KARAOKE 9-11:45pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke

SUNDAY, JUN. 7

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm.

DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community!

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER 6-8pm • Woolzie’s Willow Creek Cafe & Supper Club, 21 Main St, Willow Creek • FREE • All Ages • 4066002030 • www.westdakotastutter.com Folk Rock for the Soul when you get the Bues in a Honky Tonk.

DEAD NIGHTS 6pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 551-7702 • tuneupbarandlounge.com Local legends The Hooligans will take the stage, covering Grateful Dead favorites bringing an easygoing, feel-good soundtrack to your Sunday night. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and make it a monthly tradition.

SACRED SOUND & ENERGY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt. com This relaxing ceremony blends the healing vibration of a sound bath with gentle support of Reiki energy to help calm the mind, relax the body, and restore energetic balance.

TOM CATMULL 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com “Imagine Lyle Lovett having a drink with John Hiatt in a club that is just salty enough to charm ya.” Tom Catmull presents an intentionally specific mix of originals and covers, Lucinda, Townes, Waits, etc. that both work and play well together.

JACOB WESTFALL BAND 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Portland-based Americana group “The Jacob Westfall Band”.

LORD HURON (NIGHT 2) 7pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $49 - $99 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Lord Huron for a live concert performance.

MONDAY, JUN. 8

RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior.

LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia

PAINTING IN THE PARK 6-8pm • Jerry Askin Park • FREE • Under 16 with an adult Join us for Painting in the Park with Wendy Marquis

JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

BINGO 7-9pm • The Honey Hole • $10 • 18+ • 406.505.5558 • www.honeyholebozeman.com Bingo at The Honey Hole, 7-9pm $10 Buy in and Industry Night Food Specials + Prizes

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on \ games at local venues that everyone can enjoy.

BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY,

JUN. 9

BOZEMAN PARKS & REC OPEN GYM - YOUTH BASKETBALL 3:30-5:45pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $2 for City Residents $3 for Non-Residents • 5-18 • bozeman.net/recreation Open Gym for youth ages 5-18. This is intended to be an open gym time for the community, please do not try to have your basketball team practice during this time.

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KOLTON MOORE & THE CLEVER FEW

June 11 - The Old Saloon

CHESS CLUB 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Come play chess!

GRIEF, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 4:305:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Find strength meeting others experiencing grief and loss in any form. Led by Kim Barrett, a Spiritual Care and Bereavement Counselor. Offered in partnership with Eden Health.

TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+) $162.83 (Ages 5-20) FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress.

DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

EXTREME HISTORY SERIES - THE MONTANA ORIGINS OF THE POPULAR WESTERN 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Victoria Lamont presents on Bertha Bower’s influence on the popular western, her early writing about Montana cowboys, and factors that contributed to Bower’s erasure from American literary history.

INTRO TO HEART COHERENCE 6-7pm • Light House • $15 • www.lighthousebzn.love Learn simple breath and awareness practices to regulate your nervous system and cultivate heart coherence, where body, mind, and heart move as one. All welcome.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

SHINE CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT 6-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 Entry • 406551-2019 • www.shinebeer.com Fundraiser with KGLT * 4 games in Round by round style play. Winner splits pot 50/50 with KGLT. Signups 5-6pm, Play begins at 6pm.

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. Come on down to the club to laugh, learn & love!

MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week.

BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY,

JUN. 10

LENA MARIE SCHIFFER 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco. com Head to The Backyard and enjoy live music by Lena Marie Schiffer with bar service by the Dry Fly Saloon.

BOZEMAN RUT COMMUNITY NIGHT 5-8pm • The Mountain Project Gym • FREE We are excited to announce the Bozeman Rut community night

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

BOZEMAN MUSIC NIGHT WITH MEREDITH ELSIE 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Meredith Elsie collects songs from the roots of folk, country and bluegrass - she loves to play a soulful tune for dancers and listeners alike. She collects songs as a way of digging back - to simpler times often but also reclaiming her younger spirit and authentic self. She weaves together country roots, folk melodies, and original compositions with vibrant world styles.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS - RUSSELL ROWLAND AND ALLEN MORRIS JONES 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822417 • www. bozemanlibrary.org A conversation where Montana poet laureate, Allen Jones, and Russell Rowland, author of 56 Counties, discuss their collaboration, and their thoughts on Montana and western literature in general.

POETRY READING WITH DIANE CORSON 6-7pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join us for a poetry reading with Diane Corson and Bruce Parker

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

THE BOOMERANGS TRIO (KATE BRYAN, MAT MAHAN & MIKE HELLAND) 6-8pm • Map Brewing Company, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-570-2839 • www.KateBryanMusic.com/ Boomerangs Classic 70’s and 80’s tunes from multiple genres (Rock, Blues, Americana, Bluegrass, and Country). Mat Mahan (Guitar/Mandolin/Harmonica), Kate Bryan (Guitar, Cajon and Clarinet), Mike Helland (Bass, Sax and Flute). www.KateBryanMusic.com/Boomerangs

5K BREW RUN 6-8pm • Bozeman Brewing Co, 504 N Broadway Ave, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 585-9142 • www.bozemanbrewing.com The largest brew run series is in Bozeman, Montana, brought to you by the Bozeman Distance Project 501(c)3.

BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com

BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

IAN OEHLER BLUEGRASS TRIO 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Join us for live music with the Ian Oehler Bluegrass Trio!

INTRODUCTION TO MOVIE MAKING 6:15-8:15pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $160 • 18+ • (406)994-3062 • eu.courses.montana.edu Discover the fundamentals of filmmaking in a fun, supportive, hands-on course designed for adult beginners. Over the course of four weeks, you’ll learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a short film using a smartphone or basic camera.

GONG WASH 7-8pm • Light House • $25 • www.lighthousebzn. love Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of a harmonically tuned gong sound bath — waves of resonant sound that release tension and open space for deep renewal.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

BAND OF DRIFTERS & THE BEAGLES 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADVANCE - $25 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com The Band of Drifters plays Classic Honky Tonk and Original Country/Folk Music. The Beagles play Psychedelic Country Music.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com 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.

SAGE & AERA (FORMERLY OF ELEPHANT REVIVAL) 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Acoustic folk duo

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 8pm • MSU Duck Pond Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

CLINT REIMANN 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Clint Reimann began as a solo act where he would play a very wide range of genres, styles, and songs. Over time he realized that his voice tends towards the country sound the best, and so the song list has evolved to really focus a lot on 90’s-current country hits, with some originals thrown in.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, JUN. 11

MONTANA FESTIVAL 9am • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • $300 We’re excited to share that DTNBZN is an Official Partner of Montana Festival 2026

ALONGSIDE BOOK CLUB 4:30-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Belgrade Community Library is excited to partner with Alongside Women Veterans Outreach to offer a new book club! Open to any adults, discussions take place on the second Thursday, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered. Stop by the Information Desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK - MATT DINNIMAN 5-6pm • Online through Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman.

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: EMMA & THE LEDGE 58pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-1420 • www.facebook.com In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

29TH ANNUAL BLACK DIAMOND AWARDS DINNER 5-8:30pm • Gallatin Riverhouse Grill, 45130 Gallatin Rd, Big Sky • $150 • (406) 995-7427 • gallatinriverhousegrill.com 29th Annual Black Diamond Awards Dinner

ULTIMATE BOOK NERD - MEETING OF THE NERDS 6-7:30pm

• Bozeman Public Library - Cottonwood Room • FREE • Teens & Adults • 4065822436 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Challenge participants gather to talk about books they have been reading, offer book suggestions, and ideas for 2027 Ultimate Book Nerd categories. There will be snacks!

GROWING VEGGIES IN SMALL SPACES 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • All Agges • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn ways you can grow your own vegetables with limited space from patios to small beds. We will cover planning, plant selection, care and maintenance, and creative ways to maximize your harvest.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

RYAN LITTLEEAGLE 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Ryan LittleEagle, a traveling Indigenous singer-songwriter and musician, weaves together the traditional and the contemporary, the ancestral and the modern, into the vast tapestry of American music.

R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play!

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH SAVANNAH WOOD 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Drawing inspiration from folk, indie, and pop influences, Savannah’s setlist offers a mix of upbeat originals and beloved covers, creating a relaxed and easy-to-enjoy atmosphere. Whether you’re tapping your feet to an energetic tune or swaying along to a heartfelt ballad, Savannah’s music is crafted to connect with everyone.

JESS JOCOY 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jess Jocoy.

NOISE POLLUTION - THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE | WITH JOHNNY DANGO 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com AC/DC tribute

KOLTON MOORE & THE CLEVER FEW 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $15 • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Texas Americana rock band

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 8pm • MSU Duck Pond Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND || WITH JACOB ROUNTREE

June 14 - Pine Creek Lodge

COLE DECKER BAND 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Blending the raw authenticity of traditional country with the edgy grit of southern rock, Cole’s music resonates with a wide audience.

FRIDAY, JUN. 12

TOUGHFEST $0-$125 TOUGHFEST returns for its third year, promising more fun, intense workouts, delicious food, great drinks, and camaraderie. Reserve your tickets now and start planning your trip to Bozeman for unforgettable moments!

MONTANA FESTIVAL 8:30am • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • $300 We’re excited to share that DTNBZN is an Official Partner of Montana Festival 2026

(ALMOST) LONGEST DAY STREETBALL + MARKET 3-7pm • 125 N Wallace A celebration of community, sport and good days.

BOZEMAN PARKS & REC OPEN GYM - YOUTH BASKETBALL

3:30-5:45pm • Story Mill Community Center, 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman • $2 for City Residents $3 for Non-Residents • 5-18 • bozeman.net/recreation Open Gym for youth ages 5-18. This is intended to be an open gym time for the community, please do not try to have your basketball team practice during this time.

LIVE MUSIC BY THE BRIDGER CREEK BOYS 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy live music by the Bridger Creek Boys at Field & Stream Lodge!

ARTISTS’ GALLERY - ART WALK AT THE EMERSON 5-8pm • The Emerson Building - “Artists’ Gallery” • 406-587-2127 • www. ArtistsGalleryBozeman.com Come sip, dip and shop at Bozeman’s most wonderful Gallery/Shop. We are 20+ local artists/members and consigners creating with; glass, jewelry, ceramics, wood, bronze, iron, graphite, oil, ink, acrylic, watercolor, beading, etc.

SUMMER ART WALKS 6-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September at art galleries and businesses downtown.

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER TRIO 6-8pm • Sawdust & Steel • FREE • All Ages • 4066002030 • www.westdakotastutter.com Folk Rock for the Soul when you get the Blues in a Honky Tonk.

THE MONTANA STORY PROJECT 7-8pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Allen will explore how personal experiences can become meaningful narratives.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

MAGGIE HICKMAN 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music

DEAD SKY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Grateful Dead cover band

WEEKLY RACING 7pm • Gallatin Speedway, 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade • (406) 388-9666 • www.gallatinspeedway.com Frontier Sprint Tour, IMCA Sport Compact, WISSOTA Street Stock, IMCA Modifieds

THE FOXY AWARDS 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com The Foxy Awards of Tremendous Merit, commonly known as the Foxy’s or Foxy Awards, are the annually awarded awards for artistic, comedic & technical merit for Last Best Comedy (LBC). The Foxy’s are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the world. This is undisputed.

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY: TUNER 7:30-9:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R • 4065819704 • www.bozemanflmsociety.org/tuner In this taut thriller, a talented piano tuner’s heightened sense of hearing leads him to discover an uncanny ability to detect the subtle mechanics of safes, drawing him into a shadowy underworld where precision and instinct can mean survival.

SHAKEDOWN COUNTY 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Boots on the floor and drinks in the air — Shakedown County storms into The Jump with a heavy dose of backroad country and rough-cut rock ’n roll. Straight out of Helena, MT, the band delivers gritty harmonies, driving rhythm.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 8pm • MSU Duck Pond Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

BRENDAN NOLAN 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Brendan Nolan is a blues-influenced singer-songwriter playing six string and dobro slide.

SATURDAY, JUN. 13

FATAL ACT BY 13BC 2-5pm • Tinworks at Rialto • FREE • 4065512024 • www.tinworksart.org Tinworks is pleased to present Fatal Act, a group of films by artist collective 13BC, that moves through the wreckage of nuclear history, Hollywood reproduction, and the gaps between an event and its copy.

TOUGHFEST 3-10pm • $0-$125 TOUGHFEST returns for its third year, promising more fun, intense workouts, delicious food, great drinks, and camaraderie. Reserve your tickets now and start planning your trip to Bozeman for unforgettable moments!

RENDEZVOUS 4-9pm • Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozman • $15 Kids, $25 Participants, $50 Adults • All Ages • (406) 586-1781 • e.givesmart.com Join us under the big tent on Eagle Mount’s campus for a family-friendly gathering to kick off summer!

BOOK RELEASE AND ARTIST RECEPTION: PAUL WALDUM 5pm • Livingston Depot Center, 200 W. Park St., LIvingston Waldum will present a selection of his autobiography followed by a public reception of his work. The event is open to the public with limited seating and refreshments available.

CHERRY FOX 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Originally from the Austin music scene, Cherry Fox relocated to Bozeman to add to our rocker community. Her performance is not to be missed!

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

THE DEAD SOUTH 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $51 - $99 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome The Dead South for a live concert performance with Amigo the Devil.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

THE YOUNG DUBLINERS | WITH DOUBLEWIDE DREAMS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Young Dubliners are an Irish-American Rock Band. Doublewide Dreams plays Western, Outlaw, and more.

ELI YOUNG BAND 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $45 • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Bringing a Texas-rock edge to modern country

CRAZY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS - DANCE 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana, 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston • $15 per person • 4062222255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Dance or listen to traditional country music at Music Ranch Montana 9 Miles south of Livingston in Paradise Valley. The grill will be open for burgers and other tasty treats.

SOUNDS OF AMERICA III: APPALACHIAN SPRING 7:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30-$93 • (406) 522-6000 The Bozeman Symphony closes its 2025–26 season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring, an inspiring and powerful program celebrating the spirit of American music.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 8pm • MSU Duck Pond Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

EMO NIGHT - DJ 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com DJ music

SUNRISE KARAOKE 9-11:45pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke

SUNDAY, JUN. 14

SOUNDS OF AMERICA III: APPALACHIAN SPRING 2:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30-$93 • (406) 522-6000 The Bozeman Symphony closes its 2025–26 season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring, an inspiring and powerful program celebrating the spirit of American music.

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm.

DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community!

BEERS AND BRAIDS 6-9pm • The Cultured Community Center • $107.48 • 21+ Leave them kids at home… this one’s for you. A chill, hands-on experience where you learn cocktails and braiding. No pressure, just vibes.

SACRED SOUND & ENERGY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt. com This relaxing ceremony blends the healing vibration of a sound bath with gentle support of Reiki energy to help calm the mind, relax the body, and restore energetic balance.

RONNIE & THE REDWOODS W/ KAILEY MARIE 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings. co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Texas-based outlaw country group “Ronnie & the Redwoods” with support from the local country artist Kailey Marie.

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND | WITH JACOB ROUNTREE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $55 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Marshall Tucker Band is an American band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Noted for incorporating blues, country, rock and jazz into an eclectic sound, the Marshall Tucker Band helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s.

MONDAY, JUN. 15

RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior.

LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia

MUSIC MONDAYS 6pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • $20 adults, $10 kids 10 and under • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com All you can eat Pizza and Live Music.

HEADWATERS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF MONTANA 7-8pm • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce • FREE • All Ages • (406) 2192208 • www.HARCMT.com All licensed amateur radio operators are welcome. Montanans who are interested in amateur radio, but unlicensed, are welcome. There is no age restriction on licensure.

JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy.

BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm

• Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, JUN. 16

CHESS CLUB 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Come play chess!

2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT!

TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+) $162.83 (Ages 5-20) FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress.

JOIN US TO SUPPORT THE TEXAS 4000 RIDERS 5:30-8:30pm • Bozeman Ponds, 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman • $0-$237.19 • www. bozeman.net The Bozeman Texas Exes will be hosting the Texas 4000 riders as they come through Bozeman

DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword - Virtual • $35 • 18+ • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, Homeword’s nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Online 6-9 p.m. on June 16-18. Register at https://www.homeword.org/class/homebuyer-education.

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. Come on down to the club to laugh, learn & love!

BEE-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPES IN MONTANA: NATIVE PLANTS AND STRATEGIES FOR BEE CONSERVATION 6:15-8:15pm • MSU Bozeman - Plant Biosciences Building • $25 • 406-994-6633 • eu.courses.montana.edu MSU After Hours program: Discover how the plants you choose can transform your yard into a thriving habitat for native bees and other pollinators.

MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

BLACKBERRY SMOKE 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $40 • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt.com Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country

IRATION 7pm • The ELM • $47 - $65 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Iration for a live in concert performance.

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week.

RONNIE AND THE REDWOODS 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $35 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide.com West Texas Americana/Rock

BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 17

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Head to The Backyard at Field & Stream and enjoy live music by Blake Brightman with bar service by the Dry Fly Saloon.

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

CITIZEN SCIENCE MEASURING PRECIPITATION WITH COCORAHS 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library Community Room • FREE • Adults • 4065822436 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Could you be a Citizen Scientist? Find out how and why you might want to measure precipitation in this presentation from Bill Locke who has been doing it for 13 years.

HIDDEN HISTORY: REDISCOVERING BOZEMAN CREEK 6-7pm • Bozeman City Hall • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walk along Bozeman Creek, the waterway that runs through the heart of Bozeman.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

LIVE MUSIC WITH LAZY OWL STRING BAND 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-4070 • www.mapbrewing.com Join us for another Wednesday night of live music at MAP!

GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword - Virtual • $35 • 18+ • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, Homeword’s nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Online 6-9 p.m. on June 16-18. Register at https://www.homeword.org/class/homebuyer-education.

INTRODUCTION TO MOVIE MAKING 6:15-8:15pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $160 • 18+ • (406)994-3062 • eu.courses.montana.edu Discover the fundamentals of filmmaking in a fun, supportive, hands-on course designed for adult beginners. Over the course of four weeks, you’ll learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a short film using a smartphone or basic camera.

GONG WASH 7-8pm • Light House • $25 • www.lighthousebzn. love Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of a harmonically tuned gong sound bath — waves of resonant sound that release tension and open space for deep renewal.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

KRUSE BROTHERS | WITH KAILEY MARIE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Phoenix-based duo The Kruse Brothers, Chandler and Miles Kruse, are transforming country music with their blend of diverse influences and musical styles.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com 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.

BINDLE WIRELESS PLAYHOUSE 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 2193933 • lastbestcomedy.com Bindle Wireless Playhouse: Immersive Audio Theater

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS: MUCHO ADO ABOUT NOTHING 8pm • MSU Duck Pond • FREE • All Ages Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, JUN. 18

JUNE MONTHLY MEMBER MEET UP 4-6pm • Ski Butlers • FREE A dynamic networking event designed to connect, support, and empower local businesses.

BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th.

(In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.)

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery

GET READY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 6-9pm • Homeword - Virtual • $35 • 18+ • 406-532-4663 • www.homeword.org No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, Homeword’s nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Online 6-9 p.m. on June 16-18. Register at https://www.homeword.org/class/homebuyer-education.

CHAKRA RESET SOUND JOURNEY 6:30-7:30pm • Light House

• $25 • www.lighthousebzn.love Guided meditation and healing sound frequencies weave together to clear, restore, and activate each chakra from root to crown.

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB 6:30-8pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Young adults and adults • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Book discussion, opinion-sharing, refreshments, and lots of fun! The 3rd Thursday Book Club meets each month at 6:30 PM. It is open to young adult and up in age, and new members are always welcome. To pick up a copy of this month’s selection, just ask at the Information Desk.

R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

THE LITTLE MERMAID 6:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • (406) 522-6000 Yellowstone Ballet Company Presents The Little Mermaid, with Outstanding Guest Artists and Original Score

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play!

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH CLINT REIMANN 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com A country, folk, pop, rock artist from Montana

PINKY & THE FLOYD 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW || $60 TWO NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com One of the most dynamic & exciting bands to pay tribute to the music of Pink Floyd

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS: MUCHO ADO ABOUT NOTHING 8pm • MSU Duck Pond • FREE • All Ages Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

FRIDAY, JUN. 19

SUMMER SEASON OPENING CELEBRATION 3-8pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406.551.2024 • www.tinworksart.org Join us to kick off Tinworks’ summer season with the opening reception of the first act of Chisel & Razor: The Artistic Legacies of Edmonia and Samuel Lewis.

TINWORKS JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2026 3-8pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www. tinworksart.org Join us for a public 2026 Juneteenth Celebration at Tinworks Art!

DEER DIARY - EXHIBIT BY LAUREN GRABELLE OPENING RECEPTION 4:30-7:30pm • Aunt Dofe’s Gallery • FREE • All Ages • 406-570-6986 • auntdofegallery.com Lauren Grabelle’s photography falls in the matrix where fine art and documentary meet, where she can tell truths about our relationships to other people, animals, nature, and ourselves.

LIVE MUSIC BY TYLER JOHN KRAEHLING 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www. fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy live music by Tyler John Kraehling at Field & Stream Lodge!

AD MADDOX STUDIOS ART SHOW 5-8pm • AD Maddox Studios • FREE • All Ages • 307-699-3912 • www.admaddox.com AD Maddox Studios Summer Opening Show featuring the latest oil paintings of trout. Originals & artist proofs will be on display for the public.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

STEVEN STEPHEN 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music

PINKY & THE FLOYD 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW || $60 TWO NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com One of the most dynamic & exciting bands to pay tribute to the music of Pink Floyd

HYMN OF THANKSGIVING: BEETHOVEN’S QUARTET OP. 132 -- PRESENTED BY BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA 7:30-8:30pm • Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • General Admission $32; Students $5 • (406) 579-6825 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana presents one of Beethoven’s final compositions, entitled “a prayer from a convalescent to the Deity,” composed after a near-fatal illness, performed on period instruments.

WESTERN ROOTS BIG SKY COUNTRY DANCE SERIES 8-11pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Grab your boots and join us for a night filled with fun, friends, and plenty of dancing

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Court Hours • 10 a person and more details on tickets on website • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

BROTHERS OSBORNE 8-11pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $60 (5 and under FREE) • All Ages • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Blending elements of rock, soul, and traditional country, the duo delivers a bold, high-energy performance rooted in authenticity, storytelling, and musicianship.

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FOOL’S GOLD 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Chasing the sound of old highways, smoky barrooms, and restless hearts, Fools Gold rolls into The Jump for a night of western grit and outlaw spirit.

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS: MUCHO ADO ABOUT NOTHING 8pm • MSU Duck Pond • FREE • All Ages Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

SATURDAY, JUN. 20

SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY WITH ABBY WEBSTER 4-8pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • $45 Adult, $25 12 & Under • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.eventbrite.com Kick-off summer in Bozeman at Field and Stream Lodge. We’ll have live music by Abby Webster, BBQ and cold drinks, lawn games, fire pits. Ticket includes food and two drink tokens.

406 FLEA MARKET 5-8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov A local vintage market that hosts monthly flea markets in support of local vendors

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

ECSTATIC DANCE 7-8:30pm • Light House • $20 • www.lighthousebzn.love Sacred Pulse is an ecstatic dance journey — no rules, no expectations, just the freedom to move as your spirit guides you through beats that ignite the body, awaken the heart, and stir the soul. Led by Margot Darling

MELVIN SEALS & JGB 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 ADVANCE - $55 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up.

SUMMER STAND UP SATURDAYS W/ MATT BANWART 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Originally from Chicago, now based out of much warmer Austin, TX, Matt Banwart was host/founder of Roast Battle Chicago at Zanies for 3 years, where the show won the Best Indie Comedy Show in Chicago.

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Court Hours • 10 a person and more details on tickets on website • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS: MUCHO ADO ABOUT NOTHING 8pm • MSU Duck Pond • FREE • All Ages Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

2000’S NIGHT 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Come celebrate the 2000s

SUNRISE KARAOKE 9-11:45pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke

SUMMER STAND UP SATURDAYS W/ MATT BANWART 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Originally from Chicago, now based out of much warmer Austin, TX, Matt Banwart was host/founder of Roast Battle Chicago at Zanies for 3 years, where the show won the Best Indie Comedy Show in Chicago.

SUNDAY, JUN. 21

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

FATHER’S DAY WHISKEY TASTING 4-5:30pm • Montage Big Sky, 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky • $95 • 21+ • (406) 993-8140 • montage.com Celebrate Father’s Day surrounded by mountain serenity with an evening dedicated to craftsmanship, flavor and tradition.

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm.

DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community!

SACRED SOUND & ENERGY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt. com This relaxing ceremony blends the healing vibration of a sound bath with gentle support of Reiki energy to help calm the mind, relax the body, and restore energetic balance.

SOUL SKILLET 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Billings-based funk group “Soul Skillet”.

CORB LUND | WITH BRANSON ANDERSON 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 ADVANCE - $55 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com

Corb Lund is a Canadian country and western singer-songwriter

SAWYER FREDERICKS 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $40 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide. com Sawyer Fredericks is an Americana singer-songwriter from a small farm in upstate New York, known for his emotive vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and raw, roots-driven sound.

MONDAY, JUN. 22

MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $0-$50 Three-day gathering of symphony staff, board members, nonprofit leaders, and emerging arts professionals from across Montana.

RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior.

LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds.

KEVIN FEDARKO IN CONVERSATION WITH CARRIE BESNETTE HAUSER 6-7:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join us as we welcome the author of A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia

JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

BINGO 7-9pm • The Honey Hole • $10 • 18+ • 406.505.5558 • www.honeyholebozeman.com Bingo at The Honey Hole, 7-9pm $10 Buy in and Industry Night Food Specials + Prizes

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy.

BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

TUESDAY, JUN. 23

MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $0-$50 Three-day gathering of symphony staff, board members, nonprofit leaders, and emerging arts professionals from across Montana.

CHESS CLUB 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Come play chess!

GRIEF, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 4:305:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Find strength meeting others experiencing grief and loss in any form. Led by Kim Barrett, a Spiritual Care and Bereavement Counselor. Offered in partnership with Eden Health.

OLD-GROWTH FOREST FEATURES FIELD TRIP & VOLUNTEER TRAINING 5-7:30pm • Hyalite Creek Trailhead • FREE A community hike at Grotto Falls Trail to learn more about old-growth forest characteristics.

2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks.

Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT!

TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+) $162.83 (Ages 5-20)

FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

WEST DAKOTA STUTTER 5-8pm • Bozeman Farmers Market • FREE • All Ages • 4066002030 • www.westdakotastutter.com Farmers Mkt Music!

NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress.

DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. Come on down to the club to laugh, learn & love!

MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week.

WYLD CHOIR 7:30-9pm • Light House • $20 • www.lighthousebzn. love A 90-minute sonic adventure using shruti box, sing-alongs, and sound bowls to explore voice, breath, and movement — no performance, no pressure. Just real voices unleashed into their wildest expression.

MARTHA SCANLAN & JON NEUFELD WITH SPECIAL GUEST LENA MARIE SCHIFFER 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $20 • www.theatticmontana.com Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld with Special Guest Lena Marie Schiffer. They met playing together at Portland’s Indie Roots festival Pickathon in 2010.

BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 24

MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf St., Bozeman • $0-$50 Three-day gathering of symphony staff, board members, nonprofit leaders, and emerging arts professionals from across Montana.

RYAN ACKER 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Grab a drink during happy hour at the Dry Fly Saloon, then head to The Backyard for live music with songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for The Last Revel, Ryan Acker.

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how nature connects with Bozeman’s cultural history with professional guide Ken Sinay on a walking excursion through Burke Park.

GRACIOUS GABLES: BOZEMAN’S BON TON DISTRICT 6-7:30pm

• The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Step back in time with The Extreme History Project to discover the history of the large houses on South Grand and South Willson Avenues.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

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PAINT & SIP ON THE PATIO 6-8pm • Hyatt Place Bozeman Yellowstone Airport, 619 Alaska Frontage Rd, Belgrade • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint your own Mountain Wildflowers, weather permitting, we’ll be painting on the beautiful patio that overlooks the Bridgers. And you don’t have to be a hotel guest to join this event - locals are welcome too!

BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com

BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

LIVE MUSIC WITH JUSTIN HOWL 6-8pm • MAP Brewing Co, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 587-4070 • www. mapbrewing.com Join us for another Wednesday night of live music at MAP! Justin Howl will be playing tunes from 6:00-8:00 pm.

BELGRADE SUMMER NIGHTS DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY 6-8:30pm Music, food, fun!

BELGRADE SUMMER NIGHTS 6-8:30pm • Downtown Belgrade, Downtown, Belgrade • FREE • All ages Five fantastic nights filled with live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, refreshing beverages, and engaging kids’ activities, it’s truly a celebration of community spirit.

BEERS AND BRAIDS 6-9pm • The Cultured Community Center • $107.48 • 21+ Leave them kids at home… this one’s for you. A chill, hands-on experience where you learn cocktails and braiding. No pressure, just vibes.

INTRODUCTION TO MOVIE MAKING 6:15-8:15pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $160 • 18+ • (406)994-3062 • eu.courses.montana.edu Discover the fundamentals of filmmaking in a fun, supportive, hands-on course designed for adult beginners. Over the course of four weeks, you’ll learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a short film using a smartphone or basic camera.

CREATE YOUR OWN CRICUT DESIGNS- MUGS 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to create personalized mugs using the Cricut Venture. Registration is required. Registrants must have their Work Bench Cricut Venture badge.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com One of the most electrifying young bands in modern bluegrass, fusing razor-sharp picking, fearless improvisation, and four-part harmony into a sound that feels both rooted and revolutionary.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com 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.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, JUN. 25

BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park!

DUCKIE RACE 5-7pm • Bogart Park, 325 South Church, Bozeman • FREE The 2026 Bozeman Duckie Race is a free, family friendly event. However, with these awesome prizes you will definitely want to buy a duck ��

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ETY 5-8pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free; donations are gladly accepted • All Ages • 4066000464 Come to the Little Bear School House Museum to experience our School’s Out event of 2026. Time to do crafts, eat good food, listen to entertaining music, and hear some intriguing tales of history.

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th.

(In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.)

HAWKS & HOPS 6-7pm • Montana Raptor Conservation Center • $35 • 21+ • 4069203235 • montanaraptor.org The evening series at MRCC’s outdoor amphitheater features presentations with ambassador raptors and curated MAP brews, merging conservation, community, and craft beer. Each session is limited to 40, registration on the website is required.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: NATIONAL PARKS 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages This weekly event creates a central gathering space where locals and visitors can enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of regional and touring artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play!

JOHNNY DANGO 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Johnny Dango is an Austin-based folk singer with a penchant for heavy duty rock & roll. Born and raised in Oklahoma, he grew up swimming in the Tulsa Sound of Leon Russell and JJ Cale before moving to Texas to bask in the troubadour tradition of Willie Nelson & Jerry Jeff Walker. He is also known to go fishing quite a bit.

THREE FORKS MUSIC NIGHT WITH ROD MORISSON 7-9pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • No cover • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Guitar based music played with feeling.

BENNY BASSETT 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring acoustic rock artist “Benny Bassett”.

FRIDAY, JUN. 26

DAY OF ACTION 8am-6pm • Gallatin, Park, Madison and Meagher Counties • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2194 Join Greater Gallatin United Way for a community-wide day of volunteering. Grab your coworkers, bring your family, or sign up as an individual and roll up your sleeves to support local nonprofits across Gallatin, Park, Madison, and Meagher counties.

DRIVE FOR THRIVE - CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 8am-6pm • Bridger Creek Golf Course, 2710 McIlhattan Rd, Bozeman • (406) 586-2333 • www.bridgercreek.com Join us for the Drive for Thrive Royale Golf Tournament.

LIVE MUSIC BY MIKE KILLEEN 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy live music by Mike Killeen at Field & Stream Lodge!

MOR’S TASTE OF THE ROCKIES 5:30-8:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $60/member; $65/ non-member; $125/VIP ticket • 21+ • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp. org Saddle up for an unforgettable night of live country music, line dancing, and local Bozeman flavors at MOR’s Taste of the Rockies, the ultimate summer celebration of Western spirit and community!

BEERS AND BRAIDS 6-9pm • The Cultured Community Center • $107.48 • 21+ Leave them kids at home… this one’s for you. A chill, hands-on experience where you learn cocktails and braiding. No pressure, just vibes.

GNARFEST 2026 6pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Gnarfest is back!! The lineup is loaded for 2026 to raise money for the Labor Temple, all proceeds go into upgrades and upkeep for Bozeman’s beloved DIY venue. Find out more info on the Gnarfest Instagram page.

COWBOY MUSIC AND AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING 7-8pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Join musician and storyteller Philip Page for an evening of cowboy music and authentic storytelling exploring Montana’s early history.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

WATCHHOUSE 7-9pm • The Mother Lode Theatre , 316 West Park Str, Butte • $40 - $50 • All Ages • 406-723-3602 • buttearts. org Watchhouse, the North Carolina based duo of Andrew Marlin & Emily Frantz, are two singers and musicians with profound chemistry, performing earnest yet masterfully crafted songs that encompass the unknowable mysteries & more.

MATHIAS 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Live music

MOE. 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $56 ADVANCE - $80 DAY OF SHOW |$102 TWO NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Jam band pioneers

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY: I LOVE BOOSTERS 7:30-9:30pm • Rialto Theater • $11.50-$15 • Rated R • 4055819704 • www. bozemanflmsociety.org Director Boots Riley delivers a wildly inventive, fashion-fueled satire set in a surreal Bay Area where a fearless crew of shoplifters turns “boosting” into an act of rebellion packed with razor-sharp social commentary and bold visuals. Rated R. 115m

COLE KLEINART & THE SLOW ROLLERS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Under the glow of neon signs and the weight of prairie skies, Cole Kleinart & The Slow Rollers rides into The Jump bringing a slow-burn blend of western soul, country grit, and late-night rock ’n roll.

JEFF PETERSON 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Live music

SATURDAY, JUN. 27

GNARFEST 2026 3pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $15 • All Ages • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Gnarfest is back!! The lineup is loaded for 2026 to raise money for the Labor Temple, all proceeds go into upgrades and upkeep for Bozeman’s beloved DIY venue. Find out more info on the Gnarfest Instagram page.

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

MOE. 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $56 ADVANCE - $80 DAY OF SHOW |$102 TWO NIGHT PASS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Jam band pioneers

WATCHHOUSE 7pm • The ELM • $51 - $71 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Watchhouse for a live concert performance.

STONEFRUIT 7pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $20 advance, $25 at the door • www.rialtobozeman.com Stonefruit’s debut album release show!

SUNDAY, JUN. 28

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm.

DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community!

SACRED SOUND & ENERGY 6:15-7:15pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • $30 • www.wildwisdommt. com This relaxing ceremony blends the healing vibration of a sound bath with gentle support of Reiki energy to help calm the mind, relax the body, and restore energetic balance.

RIVER SPELL 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring the Colorado-based jam rock band “River Spell”.

TERRAPIN FLYER 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com For the past 25 years Terrapin Flyer has been touring with the finest in the Grateful Dead community of musicians and has become a fixture of the national music scene. The band has a dedicated following among fans of the Grateful Dead and other jam bands, and is known for their authentic interpretations of rare and classic Dead songs.

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES 7-11pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • $50 • All Ages • (406) 333-4482 • www. oldsaloonmt.com St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals.

MONDAY, JUN. 29

RECOVERY DHARMA BOZEMAN 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter. org Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior.

LOOSE LEAVES WRITING GROUP 6-7pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • FREE • Adults • (406) 3884346 • www.belgradelibrary.org A supportive gathering for adults working on writing projects of all kinds.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 577-2288 • www.wildryedistilling.com With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There’s Something for Everyone.

ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • Sawdust and Steel Bingo and Trivia

JOINING RIVERS 7-8:30pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Joining Rivers follows Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings for practicing mindfulness in order to manifest joy, peace, and compassion in our relationships and daily lives.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • 406 404-1996 • www.bacchuspub.com Join us for our weekly trivia night, Game Night Live is a leader in bar trivia and music bingo, putting on awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy.

BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA ACOUSTIC STRING JAM 7-9pm • Lockhorn Cider House, 21 South Wallace Avenue, Bozeman • no cover • (406) 404-1168 • www.lockhorncider.com Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bring your own acoustic instrument or just come to listen, sip craft cider, and enjoy the community vibe

SPORTS TRIVIA 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND July 2 - Music in the Mountains

MATT HECKLER 8-11pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Selftaught on fiddle, banjo and guitar, he can weave together a night of songs from all over the world.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice

TUESDAY, JUN. 30

CHESS CLUB 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Come play chess!

SOULFUL SOUNDS 4-10pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $40-$90 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections!

2026 BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2291 We commit a portion of the Market’s revenues every year to the preservation and improvements of Bozeman Parks. Join us in our efforts to Promote, Preserve and Play together. LIFE’S A GARDEN… DIG IT!

TUESDAY NIGHT RODEO SERIES 5-8pm • Lone Mountain Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky • $251.62 (21+)

$162.83 (Ages 5-20)

FREE under 5 • All Ages • lonemountainranch.com Weekly Rodeo where we challenge cowboys and cowgirls to compete for bragging rights. Food, drinks, and more!

NONFICTION WRITERS GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress.

DROP-IN SPANISH CLASS 5:30pm • Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-8650 • ponderosamt.com Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 587-5544 • www. colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6-8pm • 406 Brewing, 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan • FREE • All Ages • www.406brewingcompany. com Come for trivia every Tuesday

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 6pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

RISKY QUIZNESS 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com It’s a show. It’s a quiz show. It’s a comedy, quiz show! Every week has it’s own theme and expert hosts. Come on down to the club to laugh, learn & love!

MINDSPACE 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org/mindspace/ MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC 7-9pm • Bacchus Pub, 105 W Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064041996 • www.bacchuspub. com/menus Live music every Tuesday night from 7–9 PM with a rotating lineup of talented local artists!

KATABATIC MUSIC BINGO 7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • FREE to play • 21+ • (406) 333-2855

• katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com Hear a clip from a popular song. If you have that song on your card, mark it off. Rounds at 6PM and 7PM, 3 games per round (single line, double line, and blackout).

MINDFUL TUESDAYS 7:30-7:50pm • Montana Mindfulness Project • Free/donation-based • All ages • www.mtmindfulness.org Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week.

BONE DRY COMEDY 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www. lastbestcomedy.com Bone Dry Comedy brings Open Mic night to Last Best Comedy. Our weekly open mic is a safe, friendly, supportive place to start your comedy journey, try new material, and connect to the Bozeman Stand up scene.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

BAR IX KARAOKE 9pm-1:15am • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Join us every Tuesday night in downtown Bozeman for an unforgettable karaoke experience with Bozeman’s Best Entertainment! Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to enjoy the energy, great drinks, and crowd-favorite performance.

WEDNESDAY, JUL. 1

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Head to The Backyard at Field & Stream and enjoy live music by Blake Brightman with bar service by the Dry Fly Saloon.

BOZEMAN TERGAR 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • FREE • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how nature connects with Bozeman’s cultural history with professional guide Ken Sinay on a walking excursion through Burke Park.

SHOW TIME ROCK’N BINGO W/ ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6-8pm • It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge Come play!

BINGO WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits, 121 W Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 577-2155 • www.bozemanspirits.com

BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

CREATE YOUR OWN AUDIO RECORDING 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to use the Work Bench Studio equipment and software for audio recording.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky Come play!

BRAINSTORMER TRIVIA 7-9pm • Pub 317, 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 582-8898 Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

THE WALLFLOWERS | WITH EARLY JAMES 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $48 ADVANCE - $65 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com

The Wallflowers are an American rock solo project of American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jakob Dylan.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 219-0400 • www.thejumpmt.com 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.

HINDER 7-11pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $48.46-$131.38 • www.armorymusichall.com Multi-Platinum American rockers, Hinder, take the stage

ALICIA BLUE 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $35 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide.com

A blend of Americana, folk, and alt-country with an emotional depth that feels both timeless and refreshingly current.

OPEN MIC 9pm • The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-4931 • www.facebook.com Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

THURSDAY, JUL. 2

BELGRADE FARMERS MARKET 4-7pm • Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade • FREE • All Ages The Belgrade Farmers’ Market is a great place to gather on Thursday afternoons— whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, enjoying live music, or just catching up with neighbors at the park!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5:30-7:30pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th.

(In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.)

WOMEN’S FLY FISHING LEARNING SESSION: JULY 5:30-7:30pm • Field & Stream Lodge • $40 Monthly fly fishing sessions for women—learn seasonal strategy, hatches, trout behavior, and how to think like an experienced angler.

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:30pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 6-8pm • Bozeman Spirits Distillery Come play!

R0CK’N BINGO W/ROCKSTAR TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • Colombo’s Pizza & Pasta, 1003 West College Street, Bozeman • (406) 5875544 • www.colombospizzaandpasta.com/index.html Come play!

MUSIC ON MAIN 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman Starting Thursdays in July, enjoy live music, food, and fun in Downtown Bozeman.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages This weekly event creates a central gathering space where locals and visitors can enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of regional and touring artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music.

GAME NIGHT LIVE TRIVIA 7-9pm • Gravel Bar Come play!

CRUZ CONTRERAS & THE BLACK LILLIES | WITH THE TWO TRACKS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Cosmic country. Americana roots.

ERIK KOSKINEN WITH MARTHA SCANLAN 8-11:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $20 • 21+ • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music. The rhythmic integrity and musical tone is as important as the lyrical content and the artistic intent.

FRIDAY, JUL. 3

MATHIAS 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Live music by Mathias!

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR 7-8:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ 7-9pm • gute Laune, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 404-7911 • gutelaunewurstbar. com Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

THE FOSSILS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $15 ADVANCE - $25 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Purveyors of authentic hippie music from those that were there!

WES URBANIAK 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar. com Folk music

SATURDAY, JUL. 4

FOURTH OF JULY BBQ 1-8pm • Montage Big Sky, 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky • $225 per Adult $85 per Child (Ages 5-11) Complimentary (Ages 5 and under) • All Ages • (406) 993-8140 • www. opentable.com Celebrate the Fourth of July with an open-air gathering set against Montana’s sweeping landscapes.

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS BLUEGRASS 6-9pm • gute Laune Wurstbar • FREE • All Ages • 406.404.7911 • gutelaunewurstbar.com Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: THE TINY BAND 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages Happy 4th of July! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music.

IGOR & THE RED ELVISES | WITH EMMA & THE LEDGE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. Over the past 20 years, Red Elvises have constantly toured all over the world with occasional breaks to record new music and to participate in film and television projects.

HBD ‘MERICA, A 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION 8pm • Sky Shed, 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman • $49.87 • 21+ Celebrate America’s 250th birthday

SUNRISE KARAOKE 9-11:45pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Karaoke

SUNDAY, JUL. 5

THE GHOSTS OF BOZEMAN’S PAST: HISTORIC SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY WALKING TOUR 4-5pm ^ Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman ^ $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members ^ All Ages ^ 4062202678 ^ www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project for a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery.

LANIE GARDNER – 2ND ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST 4pm ^ The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant ^ no cover ^ All Ages ^ (406) 333-4482 ^ www.oldsaloonmt.com Join us for our 2nd Annual FREEDOM FEST as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! Because why spend the 5th nursing a hangover when you could be riding a mechanical bison?

TRIVIA NIGHT 6-7pm ^ AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman ^ www.marriott.com Every Sunday join us for AC-hosted Trivia. Come early for nightly happy HR 4-6pm.

DANCING IN THE GRASS 6-8pm ^ Lewis and Clark Park, 205 E. Main St, Belgrade ^ FREE The Dancing in the Grass series brings free live music to Belgrade every Sunday evening! Join us at Lewis and Clark Park each week for some tunes and community!

DEAD NIGHTS 6pm ^ Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman ^ no cover ^ (406) 551-7702 ^ tuneupbarandlounge.com Local legends The Hooligans will take the stage, covering Grateful Dead favorites bringing an easygoing, feel-good soundtrack to your Sunday night. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and make it a monthly tradition.

BRONWYN KEITH-HYNES | WITH THE PICKPOCKETS 7-10pm ^ Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston ^ $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW ^ (406) 222-3628 ^ www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has long been renowned as a prolific instrumentalist, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for her work with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. But on her latest album I Built a World, the Charlottesville native unlocks an impressive new sound: her voice.