Bozeman Magazine MAY 2026

YELLOW

NAT GEO’S NATIONAL

COOKBOOK - KATIE THOMAS 18

JERRY JOSEPH & LITTLE WOMEN - 3-7-77 PRODUCTIONS

DANCE, DANCE, DANCE - JUDY HAMMOND

DOGS IN A PILE - PINE CREEK LODGE

WHAT’S SPINNING NEXT - MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD

REAWAKENING MAIN STREET - KATHLEEN JOHNS

FLORA GARDENER LETTER PT 2 - RACHEL PHILLIPS

A NEW STATE PARK - STEVE MCGANN

VITAL IMPORTANCE OF SWIM LESSONS - MICHAEL COBARRUBIAS

LATE WINTER IN HYALITE - SIMON NATHANS

TOP 10 SKILLS & HOBBIES TO TRY - JOSI HINDS

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 the music loving owner of Cactus Records and Gifts.

Bueno is a Billings native, but he has lived in Bozeman for quite some time.

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

MAY 2026 - VOLUME 19.12

PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE

SALES MANAGER, EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE

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COVER ARTIST SUNNY JAYE / HEADER: ROBERT ROYHL

PHOTOGRAPHY GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM, BRIAN RIPPLE, STEVE MCGANN, KATHLEEN JOHNS, JULIA SHAW, RACHEL TSCHARNER

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GV REAL ESTATE TIM FORD

FOOD & DRINKS KATIE THOMAS

MONTANA MUSIC DOGS IN A PILE, MIKE ‘BUENO’ GOOD, 3-7-77 PRODUCTIONS

LIVING LOCAL JULIA SHAW, RACHEL PHILLIPS, KATHLEEN JOHNS

RECREATION & HEALTH STEVE MCGANN, MICHAEL COBARRUBIAS, JOSI HINDS, SIMON NATHANS

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Bozeman Magazine started as a idea when I was about 10 years old. I grew up in a Montana town whose population, according to the last census was 768, and I haven’t lived there in 31 years. My group of five friends played together often; the only boy was my brother, and I was the oldest. We played kick the can, rode bikes, swung from a rope in the barn, caught frogs in the creek—all sorts of things rural kids did in the 80’s. And, for a couple of weeks, I played newspaper editor and instructed my friends on the types of neighborhood articles we should pencil into our rag. We went to at least two doors, asking questions and gathering information, and then put it all together on a couple of sheets of white paper. When we finished, we moved on to flying kites, or hopscotch, and never thought much of it again.

When I was in sixth grade, several classrooms were asked to sell World’s Finest Chocolate bars to help fund our band and music program. I only played the clarinet for a couple of months, the one thing my parents ever let me quit, probably because I could never get more than squeaks to come out. You didn’t have to be in band or choir to sell chocolate, and the more you sold, the more your name was added to a drawing for a small black stereo with pink and turquoise accents and two tape decks. I really wanted that stereo! I took home several boxes of WFC and began going to every house in my town, asking whoever answered the door to buy chocolate for a dollar per bar. Almost everyone had a dollar, and liked chocolate, so I sold a lot of chocolate. A couple times, I sold in larger towns outside grocery stores… all of the sales got me closer to the stereo.

At the end of the fundraiser, we all sat in a big room and names were drawn for the largest prizes. The biggest prizes came down to a friend of mine and me. I was ecstatic when they pulled my name. I listened to that stereo every day for the next six years. I called the radio station I listened to most and requested songs to add to mix tapes. That win created another passion—music appreciation—and led me to work at that radio station as a high school senior.

This has been a long way of saying I’ve come by my career not by chance. In 2007, with a 10-month-old baby my husband Brian and I started our own local publication. We did it because we are passionate creatives who love Montana, and we never thought we wouldn’t succeed at putting all-things-Bozeman in one place so readers could learn about their community and be a part of it.

We’ve been doing that every month since June 2007. And the one thing that pencil rag in the 80’s didn’t have was advertising, the thing that makes Bozeman Magazine possible. To every advertiser who has invested with us in the past nineteen years, again, thank you. To anyone who has thought about it or doesn’t have a local marketing plan in place, this is what we do, and we’d love to work with you. Summer ad packages are available now, Food Scene 2026 will be coming out very soon, and Bozeman’s Choice 2027 voting will begin on October 1. We’re open for business, and we look forward to serving you. R

SERVING THE BELGRADE IDOL OF NOISE

Donna Kikkert

Consideration is due the measures which have allowed the July 1st – 5th 11AM to 11PM fireworks provision within the city of Belgrade. May it be weightily impressed upon the minds of the Belgrade City Council members that they have fallen far short of their duty to Belgrade citizens in leaving unchecked the continuity of this noise pollution for five continuous days.

Whatever taxes, voting and/or legislative avenues proceeded to bring about

this atrocity unequivocally may be judged as injurious to civic-minded persons. Any rational, reasonable, lucid individual, who is attempting to procure a normal life with normal employment in order to provide for the exigencies of life, is of necessity requiring adequate restful sleep in order to perpetuate his/her employment. Due care and recognition must be given to the absurdity of causing suffering to rational individuals as they are forced to endure the affliction of noise pollution, robbing them of circadian

rhythms of sleep. Moreover, the insidious, arrogant spiking quake of fireworks has been medically proven to profoundly harm the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and psychological stability of all mammals, human as well as canine, with irreparable harm. To be forced to endure such destructive force for five perpetual days is inconsistent with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness promised within the Constitution. The free enjoyment of liberty of conscience is irrevocably undermined and destroyed. It is

irreproachably perilous and a defamation of right granted to Belgrade citizens to allow this perpetuation of heinous, horrid, insufferable defilement of peace and tranquility.

To allow the screeching, shrieking vociferation of fireworks on July 4th until 11PM within the confines of residential neighborhoods is discharging the trust committed the Belgrade City Council members, as many who live in residential dwellings are in desperate need of seeking their bedtime repose at 9:30 or 10PM. Moreover, the ever-increasing 2026 drought conditions of southwest Montana establish the likelihood of fire danger from uninformed residents who lack circumspect knowledge of proper fireworks procedure and handling, thereby greatly incensing the possibility of residential fire. Will it take the incrimsoned burning of a neighborhood before due contemplation is given to this measure?

Inasmuch, I trust the Council will immediately pursue measures which are consistent with Montana peaceable principles by changing the city ordinance to have the July 4th fireworks occur only on a property outside of Belgrade city proper, such as at the Gallatin speedway. Indeed, the sheriff of Gallatin County has enacted that the Bozeman fireworks are held at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, ensuring sanity to reign within that municipality. This protocol is consistent with past practices, wherein those who sought the liveliness of July 4th gathered among themselves, thus granting peaceful sanity to those whose destiny was tranquil habitation and who desired not to be forced to endure blaring ear-splitting noise pollution.

May the public no longer acquiesce to the myrmidons of Belgrade City Council, but choose rather to speak for the justice granted to them by their forefathers. K

Donna Kikkert envisions the Montana of old, when persons cared for their neighbors and chose to live in Montana for the serenity and peace which the grandeur offered. She graduated magna cum laude, and embraces grassroots change in government as her destiny.

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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SUNNY JAYE

Mosaic artist Sunny Jaye was born and raised in the mountains outside of Bozeman, and Montana has always been her playground. Fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, skiing, and exploring gave her inspiration for her art from a very young age. She was blessed to be surrounded by encouragement and by the creation around her, which gave life to her mosaics. Her subjects are often trout, birds, wildflowers, and mountains.

It may be a church window—or perhaps you or someone you loved created a stained glass project— many of us connect emotionally with glass art. Stained glass mosaic is a much different technique than traditional stained glass. Instead of copper foil, soldering or lead caming, the pieces are broken, and arranged with grout. While Sunny certainly respects the accuracy and precision of traditional stained glass, she fears straight lines. Glass mosaics provide a more free flowing scene. Iridescent, opalescent, opaque, wispy, faceted, transparent, textured, vibrant; her glass brings color into a room even on a dreary day!

An elementary teacher at Monforton School, Ms. Jaye has temporarily stepped aside from teaching to care for her father in this season of life. She misses her students and school in Bozeman, but is still inspired to create her mosaics in this time of connecting to what matters most. You might have seen her art at juried shows such as SLAM, Madison Valley Arts Festival, Big Sky Artisan Festival, and the Wretched Mess Fest. Sunny is grateful to be part of such a talented group of local artists at the Artists’ Gallery Co-Op at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture right here in Bozeman. You can see more of her glass art and other local art there! She gives all credit to Jesus for these opportunities. Sunny will be a featured artist at the Wretched Mess Fest Flyfishing Show in West Yellowstone in September. Follow her journey on Instagram @sunnyglassmosaics M

YELLOW HOUSE BARBEQUE

Katie Thomas

The question of whether or not Bozeman has good barbeque is a hotly debated one. “Good” is subjective; it’s different from “authentic,” and we don’t all agree on which is more important. It’s like one’s taste for fish; if you grew up eating fresh seafood in or near a coastal community, your palate for marine life is probably going to be a little more particular than someone who has only ever eaten frozen fish sticks. The same goes for Southern fare, as evidenced by the impassioned arguments found on Bozeman’s online food forums.

For many of us, the answer lies in the backyard of an inconspicuous yellow house on West Mendenhall. Tucked between a rental house and what I still think of as Video Library (currently Eckroth Music), Yellow House is an unmarked, word-of-mouth underground restaurant of sorts, where chef and pitmaster Austin Brown offers up Texas-inspired small batch barbeque. Locals and tourists alike flock to the building when the “Open” sign ignites, and food is sold until it’s gone. It’s not a sit-down restaurant except in the warm months, when patrons can eat at the picnic tables in the backyard—mainly,

it’s an order-in-person, grab-and-go situation. The other day I sat down with Brown and Marrow, his regal black Lab-Mastiff mix, and asked the questions that inquiring minds want to know.

KATIE THOMAS: How was Yellow House Barbeque conceptualized?

AUSTIN BROWN: I’m a private chef, and about eight years ago I picked up this building to use as my commercial kitchen. I got super lucky, because I only had like $5,000 to my name, but back then nobody wanted

these little properties. I was driving home one day, saw the vent hood, and that [the place] was for rent, and leased it the next day. At first, I used it when I wasn’t traveling for chef gigs; we’d have pop-up dinners here where I collaborated with local chefs. I called it the Bozeman Supper Club and it was really fun. We did that for probably two to three years, to fill the times when we were slow.

KT: I wish you were still doing that! I love those.

AB: It was really a great time. But I started to focus more on my private chef business, and then I started to incorporate more time on my barbeque too.

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

AB: A unique, yet familiar vibe, where you feel welcomed and it’s not pretentious. Kind of a bare-bones, rustic feeling, where you feel like you stepped away from Bozeman for a second. I want people to maybe meet someone they’ve never met before, when sitting at the communal tables in summer, and to experience the different foods and flavors that we like to cook with.

KT: Tell me about your menu and what kinds of foods you offer.

AB: I call my food Texas-inspired small batch barbecue. So it’s all Texas at heart, the low and slow method of cooking on an offset fire pit. I’ll start with the meat, and we’ll figure out what flavors we want to use that

week. We always have brisket, chicken, and sausage. We don’t mess with it—not too much seasoning, and we just kind of let the temperature of the pit dictate how things taste and feel.

KT: What about sides?

AB: We have your traditional mac and cheese, an Asian-inspired macaroni salad, and we’ve done cheesy grits. I sometimes have fun with some more avant-garde options, like curry cabbage, Japanese-style

Yaki Imo sweet potatoes, campana, smoked seafood. I try to use global flavors, like I do in my private chef business— I’ll use rice wine and soy on our brisket, or gochujang in the pimento cheese. When we do specials, I’ll play around with Indian, Mediterranean, Greek, all kinds of influences.

KT: I think you just partially answered this, but what would you say makes Yellow House unique in the Bozeman food scene?

KT: Oh, dear.

AB: There’s not a lot of people doing openfire cooking. With our low-and-slow method, nothing really happens fast out here. And I think the location’s kind of special. I call it my pirate ship, because there are not many places left like it in Bozeman. There’s no such thing as a hole-in-the-wall here anymore; they’re all brand new. This building has an old-world Bozeman vibe to it, and that makes it unique.

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

AB: People always come back for the brisket. It’s our number one selling item. There’s a hominy casserole and a Texas-style baked black bean side that people love too.

KT: Do you have a favorite menu item?

AB: Probably the banana pudding that we have for dessert. Also, the King Ranch Casserole, and the biscuits.

KT: What’s in a King Ranch Casserole?

AB: It’s basically a chicken tortilla casserole.

AB: Yeah. In Texas, everybody ate it when they were a kid. You went to grandma’s house and she had it going in the crockpot all day. We make it from scratch here, but the original recipe has canned cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup in it, and it comes from my grandma, Judy Brown… so do the biscuit and banana pudding recipes, actually.

KT: Talk more about your background.

AB: I’m from Lockhart, Texas, where barbecue was born. It’s a pretty special place to me; my great-grandfather was sheriff there for 25 years. My smoker was built there. The wood we use is shipped up from Lockhart, because not a lot of good hardwoods grow here for smoking. I use a mix of post oak and pecan. So it’s all nostalgic for me. I get to cook my grandmother’s food. The smell of oak burning reminds me of hanging out with my grandfather in the smoke room in Texas.

KT: Do you think that’s part of what makes your food so good, because you’re a Texan?

AB: I don’t know; I’d like to think so. I feel really strongly about being the only one to

cook the food. There’s a lot of nuance to it, especially in open-fire cooking, and I’m kind of a perfectionist. That’s why they give you the name “pitmaster.” Brisket takes 16 hours on a smoker where I’m stoking a fire every 45 minutes, so it makes sense to keep my operation small. That’s not a testament to how good it is— it’s just my own dedication, or ego, or whatever you want to call it.

KT: What was your first restaurant job in Bozeman?

AB: In Bozeman, I was the sous chef at Saffron Table. But prior to that, I was a chef in Big Sky—I worked at Lone Mountain Ranch, Lotus Pad, and a little restaurant called Butter. I cooked there in exchange for rent. When I got offered the job at Saffron Table, I moved to Bozeman full-time and started my private chef company, which is called Rad Foods Montana.

KT: You’ve been all over. So what do you enjoy most about being part of the Bozeman community?

AB: Honestly, it’s the people who support me. Those who know that if they’re sick in bed, they could call me and I’d bring them food. Those people keep my doors open, and I’m

forever grateful to them. And other people in the industry—the cashiers at Whole Foods and Town and Country, the people working at the bakeries, the people working in other restaurants are the best part of the community here for me. As the saying goes, it’s not about the bread you break, it’s who you break it with.

KT: Are there any local purveyors you’d like to shout out?

AB: Absolutely. We’ve used everybody from Gallatin Valley Botanical to Black Dog Farm to Highland Meat Company to Border Farm—anything I can get my hands on. That’s the only way to keep these businesses going, is to support each other. I can’t always purchase everything locally, because I want to keep my prices down for customers, and be able to pay my employees fairly. But I buy local as much as possible.

KT: Do you have any special events coming up?

AB: I don’t have the dates yet, but we’ve got something lined up with Tune Up, a couple events in the parking lot at Prime, and possibly Big Sky PBR. I’m also hoping to do something with Izakaya Three Fish this summer.

KT: So you must have a food truck?

AB: I do. My smoker is on a tandem trailer, and I’ve got all this open fire equipment that I can pick up and move anywhere.

KT: What’s the best way for people to follow your happenings and get information?

AB: Instagram, @yellowhousebarbeque. We have a website now and may add online ordering, but Instagram is always best.

KT: Anything else you’d like readers to know about Yellow House?

AB: My goal is to sell out every day, because that means my food is served as fresh as possible. You won’t see me reheating brisket or ribs or anything, so come down and help me sell out!

Sold! Prior to meeting Austin Brown, I had never made it over to Yellow House. It was always on my radar, but it’s now on my top 5 go-to list. I swear, you can taste the heart and soul that’s put into this food, and not just because I’m a sucker for small, independent food operations run out of ‘70s-style structures. I’m glad I went early; otherwise, I’d have been stuck getting ribs from some substandard cure for the barbeque craving. No judgment; one person’s Yellow House is probably another person’s Famous Dave’s. But not me—I prefer a personal touch, and that’s just what you get at Yellow House Barbeque. Y

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.

YELLOW HOUSE BARBEQUE

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Texas-inspired small batch barbeque with global streaks

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S

NATIONAL PARKS COOKBOOK

What foods do you associate with Yellowstone National Park? Dining is generally not the goal of a park trip, but after some geyser-watching, hiking, and wildlife viewing, you’re likely to become a little peckish. For many folks who have been going to Yellowstone for years, there are specific associations with what’s fun to eat. As both a foodie and a lover of Yellowstone, these are some of my favorite concepts to explore. Whether it brings you joy to plan ahead, shop, pack food, and eat out of a cooler, or take advantage of the restaurants and markets offered by the concessionaire service, certain flavors linger in our culinary memories and influence our choices.

Personally, I can’t visit Yellowstone without craving the Hobo Dinner, a camping meal I was introduced to in high school. My friends and I celebrated many a birthday at the Firehole River, and this was our meal of choice. In this version, you throw a mix of veggies (I like peppers, onions, zucchini, peas, corn, carrots, and kale or spinach) in two layers of heavy-duty tin foil, with precooked or frozen potatoes and pre-cooked ground beef or frozen veggie sausage. It’s topped with a pat of butter and shredded cheese, sprinkled with salt and pepper, sealed, and cooked over hot coals for around 20 minutes. Eaten alongside baked beans, this is my idea of a filling camp meal after an arduous day of backpacking (or cliff-jumping, as the case may be).

Too bad teen me didn’t have access to National Geographic’s new release, National Parks Cookbook, filled with park-inspired recipes compiled by Nina Elder and Melissa Knific. My friends and I might have branched out and tried some of the delights contained within. Complete with gorgeous images, the book was released this spring and contains an impressive collection of recipes – at least one for every single one of our country’s 63 national parks. Naturally, as soon as I got my hands on the book, I went right for the Yellowstone recipes. I immediately cooked up both the hearty Yellowstone Roosevelt Baked Beans and the velvety Campfire Cobbler. Both were delicious and, incidentally, can be cooked outdoors over hot coals, which I would have done if my cats hadn’t turned our neglected outdoor firepit into a bed.

Here are the recipes, and I hope someone will try these over coals and let me know how it went.

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CAMPFIRE COBBLER

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

INGREDIENTS:

• 11⁄4 cups (150 grams) all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, divided

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole or 2% milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter (1⁄2 stick), cut into cubes

• 4 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• Heavy cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven or grill to 375°F (aim for medium-high heat on a grill, 350°F to 400°F). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 3⁄4 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add milk and vanilla, stirring until just blended.

2. Place butter in a 10-inch cast- iron skillet. Place skillet in oven or on grill (covered with grill lid), and heat until butter is melted, about 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss berries with remaining 1⁄4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and zest.

4. Carefully remove skillet from oven or grill, and swirl until bot- tom is coated with butter. Pour batter into skillet, and top with berry mixture.

5. Bake in oven or on grill (covered with grill lid) until golden brown and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Serve warm in bowls with either heavy cream or ice cream on top.

ROOSEVELT BAKED BEANS

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces ground beef or sausage

• 8 ounces bacon, finely diced

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 (16-ounce) can pork and beans

• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans

• 1 (15-ounce) can lima beans

• 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans

• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1⁄2 cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, cook beef and bacon over medium heat, stirring often, until beef is browned and bacon is crispy, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat mixture to a plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pot.

2. Add onion to pot with reserved drippings, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients.

3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and flavors meld, about 1 hour. (You can also bake the beans at 325°F for about 45 minutes, if you prefer.)

MONTANA MUSIC

3-7-77 PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

3-7-77 Productions is pleased to welcome you and your besties to Virginia City for a weekend or Music, Family and Friends July 31st - August 2nd. Oregon music hall of fame musician, Jerry Joseph, will be preforming for his songs for three nights, two of them with his current band the Jackmormons, and one night with his band from the 1980/90s Little Women. Joining these bands on guitar will be fellow Oregon Music Hall of Famer Casey Neill www.caseyneill. com. Also performing will be Sgt. Splendor (Kate Vargas & EricMcFadden), who are bringing their full band to Montana for the first time www.sgtsplendor.com, Steve Drizos will play a duo acoustic set with his guitarist Todd Wright www.stevedrizos.com, and rounding things out is Eugene, OR musician Young Jim Carr www.youngjimcarr.com

Little Women, Jerry Joseph’s first band, was destined to be huge in the mid-’80s. But rock ’n’ roll is a fickle business, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned.

Jerry Joseph formed the rock/reggae band Little Women in late 1981. One of the first incarnations of the band was formed in Logan, Utah. The band consisted of Brad Rosen on drums, Stefan Derby on bass, Eric Hellberg on keyboards and Jerry Joseph on

guitar. The band featured several lead guitarists over the years, including Greg Millar (1983), Steve Smith (1989), Steve Kimock (1989) and Steven James Wright (1987). C. Louis Butts, Jr (1983 to 1992) replaced Darby on bass and percussionists Ernesto Pediango (1983) and Tony (1983) eventually played with the group.

Little Women’s first self-released cassette, Life’s Just Bitchin, was recorded in late 1986, early 1987 near Pomona, CA and featured Joseph, Butts, Geoff George (1982 to 1992, keyboards, vocals), Gregg Freeman (1985 to 1989, percussion), and Brad Rosen (1981 to 1993, drums, vocals).

That was followed in 1990 with Pretty Wiped Out, the first release to feature the staple Chainsaw City, and featuring David Lindley, Ian McLagan and Steve Kimock.

Little Women released a single for the Wahine Records label in 1992 of Drive, with Milk on the b-side, as well as the live album, Live Radish Head. In 1993 the band released Live at New Georges containing the Jimmy Webb song, “Wichita Lineman”. The live band line-up from this point (late 1992) onward consisted of Joseph, Steve James, Greg Williams/Danny Carbo (drums) and Glen Esparza (bass). In 2006, Joseph’s Cosmo Sex School records re-released Live Radish Head. They eventually signed to Capricorn Re-

cords but were ultimately dropped after recording what would become The Welcome Hunters in 1993.

After the breakup of Little Women in 1993, Joseph released The Welcome Hunters under his name, but it was essentially a Little Women record with James, Esparza and Williams on drums. This was the first album to contain the hit Climb To Safety, a song often covered by the band Widespread Panic.

While these Little Women recordings capture a moment in rock history, they are far from nostalgic—many of these songs remain relevant as staples in Jerry’s live shows, and many fans of Little Women were also Deadheads, and many were tapers so consequently, hundreds of shows were recorded and are still in circulation. Thanks to Archive.org You can go online and listen to many here: https://archive.org/details/LittleWomen

Tickets for this weekend of music and fun are on sale now at www.events.sellout. io/jerry-joseph-and-the-jackmormonsvc-2026 or by visiting www.jerryjoseph. com/calendar, or you can use your phomne’s camera and scan the QR code on this page. We sure hope to see you there supporting 3-7-77. G

DANCE DANCE DANCE!

For over 15 years, an afternoon dance has been held at the American Legion Post in Manhattan, Montana every Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 or 5:00 P.M. (depending on weather and which band is playing). Live bands are always booked and, thankfully, we have never had to cancel a dance (771 to date)! Thirty-two fantastic band groups, each with their own unique style and genre, support our goal in preserving this western tradition and central venue, which serves four different counties.

Previously, Sunday dances had been held at the Borden’s Hotel in Whitehall. With its sale and closure, our dancers faced a serious loss of valued friendships and entertainment... losing touch was not an option! Mike and Judy Hammond, unsuccessfully searching the valley for a new, affordable venue, finally approached the American Legion Post 87 in Manhattan. After review, the Post Commander, Bar Manager and Executive Committee agreed (because Mike was a veteran) to a ‘trial’ use of the Post for our dance crowds. Afterwards, the Post graciously permitted our continued use of the facility for as long as agreeable to both parties.

Judy and Mike, upon accepting the responsibility of scheduling and booking bands, had agreed to head the program for a single year. Well, 771 dances later, here we are, still having more fun than we ever imagined. The wonderful pairing of Post 87 and the cooperative talents of our bands has been a true success story for our regional community and dance family. The friends, memories, enjoyable diversity of backgrounds and ages, and sacrifice and support for one another are truly a priceless reward. Additionally, we’ve had 14 couples unite, one engagement and one wedding on the dance floor, and one fantastic wedding reception. With dancers numbering, on average, from 50 to 80 each Sunday, we’ve become known as the most friendly and respectful dance family in the region.

Sunday Dance has a cover charge of $10.00 per person, ALL of which in given to each respective band. The American Legion’s return is through the bar exchange and elective gaming.

Having once attended, you’ll be part of our ‘dance family’ and resist ever missing one. Come on out and give it a try. You’ll be glad you did. D

DOGS IN A PILE

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The sandy shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey are hallowed ground in the Northeast; the rolling waves have ushered generations of venerated musicians to worldwide acclaim.

Dogs In A Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the heir apparent to the town’s rich musical legacy. Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the band presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.

The Dogs employ a unified approach to performance and songwriting, crafting aural mosaics through adept instrumentation and humble precocity. As avid storytellers, they draw inspiration from personal experiences, balancing life’s foibles with ever-present youthful sanguinity.

Dogs formed when Jersey Shore native and guitar gun-slinger Jimmy Law began playing with family friend Joe Babick (drums) at a young age. Lightning struck when they were introduced to Berklee School of Music student and bass player Sam Lucid, who immediately suggested fellow Berklee student and keyboard player Jeremy Kaplan. The addition of Berklee student Brian Murray (guitar) in 2019 made for

the quintessential final piece in the Dogs’ puzzle.

A string of sold-out local shows drove the development of a massive Northeast fan base, affectionately known as the Dog Pound. As the band has traversed new territory, their astronomical rise has continued nationwide. Armed with an evolving catalog of material and cultivation of an identity unique to Dogs In A Pile, the quintet is laying down a musical and communal foundation most often associated with the scene’s most beloved acts. D

MONTANA MUSIC

AND YOU MIGHT ASK YOURSELF WHAT’S SPINNING NEXT?

5/1/26

NEW RELEASES

Kacey Musgraves

Claypool Lennon Delirium

Jerry Garcia (live)

Illit (K-pop)

Kneecap

Jill Scott

Tori Amos

Sault

Godsmack (live)

Melanie C (of Spicegirls)

The Black Keys

Lip Critic

American Football

Bill Evans (live) (CD)

Hiss Golden Messenger

Cecil Taylor Unit (live) (CD)

Freddie King (live)(CD)

Sevendust

Boldy James

Maya Hawke

Maisy Owen

Petra

Weird Nightmare (Alex Edkins of METZ)

Mal Waldron (live)

TWS (Kpop)

Young the Giant

“Music from the Witcher”

Video Game Soundtrack

Taj Mahal

Emma Louise

Ultrabomb

Venom

Saturdays at Your Place (ep)

The Toadies

Neurosis

Crobot

Iration

Fashawn

Chinese American Bear

REISSUES

Avenged Sevenfold

UFO

Rodrigo y Gabriela (20th Anniversary)

Head & The Heart (15h Anniversary)

Monster Magnet

Dio

The Eagles (Deluxe)

Funkadelic

Black Dahlia Murder

Dimmu Borgir

Social Distortion

Overkill

Bill Labounty

In Flames

Bring Me the Horizon

The Wedding Present

McCoy Tyner (Blue Note

Tone Poet)

Dexter Gordon (Blue Note

Tone Poet)

Behemoth Afroman (VA)

Music from the “The Devil Wears Prada”

Los Retros

Buena Vista Social Club

In This Moment

The Orb

Mindless Self Indulgence

NOFX

White Lion

Reagan Youth

Eve 6

Emily Nenni

5/8/26

NEW RELEASES

Social Distortion

Cortis (Kpop)

Muna

“Song Sung Blue (Music from the Motion Picture)”

Jesse Welles

Josh Groban

Broken Social Scene

Black Veil Brides

Electic Six

Shye Ben Tzur/Johnny

Greenwood (of Radiohead)

Aldous Harding

Brother Wallace Lykke Li

Lemon Twigs

Hil st Soul

Peter Gabriel (live)

Sace6

Red Leather

Jesse Welles

Girli

Olof Dreijer Arkells

Ashley McBryde

Amy Grant

Hurray for the Riff Raff (live)

Sepultura Darkthrone

Laurie Anderson with Sexmob (live)

Kutmasta Kurt

The Flatliners

Cola

Earle Sweatshirt & Mike & Surfgang

Linda Perry (of 4 NonBlondes)

Football Head

Blarf (Eric Andre)

Antoine Dougbe

Saosin

Anthony Green (or Circa Survive)

Aldous Harding

Stephen Sanchez

Babymonster (Kpop)

Bolbec

REISSUES

Ween (x2)

Dance Gavin Dance

Xibit (CD)

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Billiee Eilish (import x2)

The Sword

Camera Obscura

St. Vincent

Isis (x2)

The Rapture In this Moment Band of Skulls

Nashville Pussy

Dog Eat Dog

Thee Headcoatees

Manu Dibango

Sausin (ep)

Grandaddy

Swervedriver

Deicide

Medeski Martin & Wood

Yawpers

5/15/26

NEW RELEASES

Ryan Bingham Lucki

Shakey Graves

Kevin Morby

Gnarles Barkley

Dove Alice

Dead Daisies (live)

Brooklyn Funk Essentials

Tank & The Bangas

Maisie Peters

Rostam

Jobi Riccio

49 Winchester

Jack Johnson

Don Toliver

King Gizzard & the Lizard

Wizard (live)

Shaggy

Super Furry Animals

Gipsy Kings

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

REISSUES

Humble Pie

Thirty Seconds to Mars

The Earth

Jorge Ben

1000 Homo DJs

Toro y Moi

Pain

Faces

Aaliya(?)

Sex Pistols (Hi-fi)

Marcos Valle

5/22/26

NEW RELEASES

Bleachers

Dave Matthews Band (Live Box)

Ed O’brien (of Radiohead)

Lizzy McAlpine

Western Addiction

Future Islands

Adriane Younge

Steep Canyon Rangers

Jackson & the Janks

Elder

David J

J. Cole

Cowboy Junkies (B.O.)

Suss

Tim Kasher (of Cursive, The Good Life)

Deslondes

Arthur Russell

Underscores

Victoryland

REISSUES

Amyl & the Sniffers (debut ep)

Architects (10yr Anniversary)

NOFX

Descendents

Paco de Lucia (x2)

Galactic (Nmbrd MOV import)

Corrosion of Conformity (MOV import)

Ray Manzarek

Lily Allen (x2)

Needtobreathe

Iggy & the Stooges

Dead Milkmen

Shiho Yabuki

Dorothy Ashby

Lee Morgan

Bob Dylan x4

Max Romeo

Diiv

Rilo Kiley

Why?

5/29/26

NEW RELEASES

The Alarm Iceage

DJ Shadow (Box)

Kurt Vile

Pul McCartneey

FK Twigs

Keyland

New Jazz Underground

Bug Club

All Them Witches

Vilageerrr

Anthony Green (live) (VA) Soul Jazz Records pres.

London Jazz Classics

Guided by voices

Violet Grohl

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Devin Townsend(?)

Sparta

Sound of Animals Fighting (ep)

Dogstar (Keanu Reeves)

Mannequin Pussy

Kip Moore

Kiefer Sutherland

Duran Duran (live)

REISSUES

Danzig

Smashing Pumpkins

Dead Milkmen

RuPaul Charles

Mortiis

Gregory Alan Isakov (x3) (Clrd)

Amber

Jane Remover

Hot Mulligan

Israel Vibration

ELO

Megadeth

Triple Six Mafia

Blue October

Floating Points

Marcos Valle

Girls Singing, Songwriting, Art Camp (www.GirlSing.com) is a five-day, all-day, indoor/outdoor camp with early drop-off, late pickup, and schedule flexibility during the week. Created in 2010, GirlSing camp is designed for girls ages 7-11 to experience musical expression in a supportive and engaging environment that helps them discover their voice, express their emotions, and build a strong sense of self-esteem through musical expression.

Present-day pre-teens, more than any previous generation, are bombarded with messages and expectations about how they should act, feel or be. Social pressures, school expectations, family challenges, social media comparison and constant stimulation leave little space to feel, process, explore, define and embrace what makes young girls unique. GirlSing Camp aims to provide a supportive space for the girls to grow and express their feelings through song and creative expression.

Unlike other creative camps featuring music games and fun songs for kids six and under, GirlSing Camp goes much deeper. Music Kate (Kate Bryan) describes it this way, “At Girlsing Camp, young girls talk about the meaning of the empowering songs we sing, share the songs they love, and identify what the song lyrics mean to them. They also work on a colorful self-expressive art project where they share their personal passions, and celebrate the unique traits and strengths which inform the way they show up in the world. The girls are also inspired to start writing their own songs—another empowering outlet for creative self-reflection.”

The songs sung at GirlSing Camp are educational and thought-provoking. “Please Don’t Try to Fix Me” is a song that encourages girls to embrace who they are and not let others try to change them or make them be something they are not. “Walk Tall” (sung with a rousing kazoo jam) encourages girls to be proud of who they are, and to stand tall in the face of social pressure, bullying or hurtful teasing. “Everyone Belongs” is a song that speaks to and celebrates our differences and the importance of supporting, listening to and giving everyone a chance to be heard. This song features a rap bridge conveying that “everyone is different in so many ways. Wouldn’t it be boring is we were all the same? Celebrate your culture, your family history. And when we’re all together, celebrate diversity!” These inclusive messages are important for girls to hear at an impressionable time in their lives, as they prepare for and grow into their teen years.

In Girlsing, all personality types are welcome (introverts, extroverts and everything in between) and will be embraced with equal support. Participating girls also always know they have a choice about how and when they participate and express themselves. A major goal of this small camp (16-18 participants) is to help the girls become comfortable about self-expression, knowing that they are safe to express themselves without judgement. Camp leaders Music Kate (Kate Bryan) and Ms. Trina (Trina Rainey) and two teen-age assistants strive to ensure that each participant gets personal attention and encouragement throughout the camp.

EMPOWERING SONGS, SELF-EXPRESSIVE ART & SONGWRITING

A special effort is also made by camp leaders to ensure that camp isn’t “click-ish.” This is accomplished through a variety of indoor/outdoor collaborative “get to know you” activities including hikes, free play, music improvisation, crafts and Instrument jams that help the girls develop a wide variety of friendships at the camp.

One of the special features of the camp is a Thursday night program where the girls share their songs and art project with parents, grandparents, caregivers and other people who love them. This optional one-hour Thursday event is an opportunity for the girls to share the songs they enjoyed throughout the week, and to share what they’ve learned about themselves with their self-expressive art projects. The Thursday night program gives families and friends a firsthand experience of how the girls have grown to know themselves better throughout the week. This one of the most rewarding parts of the week for Kate Bryan. “After the Thursday night program, I so enjoy hearing the parents speak to me about how wonderful it is to gain a further understanding about how meaningful and impactful GirlSing has been for their daughters. They often tell me how they’ve seen their daughter’s self-confidence grow with each progressive day of the camp!

Girlsing offers Three camp sessions: June 15-19 (the first week after school lets out), August 17-21, and August 24-28 (the last week before school starts). GirlSing Camps are convenient for parents, offering the option of early drop off (8:30 AM) or late pick Up (4:30 PM) as well as flexible accommodations for appointments or activities outside the camp. Flexible Friday gives families the flexibility to attend or not, depending on their weekend plans. For more information, testimonials and videos about GirlSing Singing, Songwriting and Art camp, visit www.GirlSing.com or contact Kate Bryan (Music Kate) at 406-570-2839 V

What about the other 62 parks and their recipes? Our neighbor, Glacier National Park offers the Huckleberry Arnold Palmer and Smokey S’mores Snack Mix, both of which I’m adding to my summer meal plans, and Grand Teton National Park features Signal Mountain Wild Game Chili (I’m saving that one for a cold day, if we ever get one of those again). These tasty treats are familiar enough ideas around these parts. If you’re looking for something more exotic, you’re in luck – try the National Park of American Samoa’s Fai’ai L’a, or the Channel Islands National Park’s Shortcut Chilaquiles. Such intriguing dishes are screaming to be sampled.

I had the opportunity to speak with one of the authors of this amazing cookbook, Melissa Knific. She was kind enough to answer my questions about the process of developing the National Parks Cookbook with her co-author, Nina Elder.

KT: What was the idea behind this book when you first began?

MK: You know, when people think about a national parks cookbook, I think what comes to mind is that it’s going to be a lot of camp food. There are certainly recipes in here that you can make over an open fire, and recipes that you can make ahead and throw in your backpack. But we also wanted to make this a true cookbook, one that people will be able to use in their own kitchens for weeknight dinners and desserts. So there’s a little bit of all of that in here.

KT: Does this mean that you and/or Nina have been to all the national parks?

MK: I wish! No, we did a lot of research. We’ve both been to lots of them, but certainly not all.

KT: How did you come up with these recipes?

MK: It was definitely a process. Nina and I would meet weekly, sometimes more than weekly. About half the recipes were contributed and the rest were newly developed. There are certain recipes, like the Roosevelt Baked Beans, that we felt the book wouldn’t be complete without. But we also wanted to make sure that there were unexpected recipes that made sense. So we reached out to somebody associated with each of the parks, and if that didn’t pan out, we took it upon ourselves to do the development and work through inspiration. Nina and I have been in the food industry for a long time, so we have a lot of great contacts with chefs and people from different regions in the U.S. who are involved with food. It was really important to us to make sure that the recipes were a genuine reflection of the regions and the people.

KT: Did you personally taste-test each recipe?

MK: We did. Nina and I both previously worked in test kitchens, and it was really instilled in me from the time that I started that absolutely everything needed to be tasted. So there are some recipes in here that Nina tested that I didn’t, and vice versa, but between the two of us, we’ve eaten all of these.

KT: What is your background in both food and in writing?

MK: I’ve been in journalism for my whole career. Then my mom, who has always been an amazing cook, ended up going to culinary school when I was in college, which got me thinking about how I could do food and write at the same time. So I went to culinary school too and found my way into it. I got my start at Family Circle as a food editor about 15 years ago and spent some time as the food director of Rachael Ray in Season.

KT: What are your goals for the book’s audience?

MK: I hope that people will pick up this book and see how wildly diverse this nation is. Digging into some of these places, going through the parks’ websites and talking to people that are native to these areas or have ancestors from these areas, it just really gave me a whole new respect for the amazing variety of the foods and peoples of this country. I know both Nina and I feel really good about how we approached the authenticity of the recipes, and we hope that people see that.

KT: Do you remember the first national park you ever went to?

MK: I’m from Ohio originally, so that would be Cuyahoga Valley National Park – it’s really close to my heart.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Never been there. It looks like I need to whip up the Trapp Family Farm Roasted Chicken and Twice-Cooked Carrots with Cracked Coriander to get a taste of what Melissa knows. There are so many enticing recipes in this book that I should have flagged the ones I don’t want to make. Actually, I’m impatient to try them all; Jordan Pond House Popovers (Acadia), Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy & Grits (Shenandoah), Mango-Passion-Banana Smoothie (Everglades). I agree with Melissa Knific – this book is much more than just a cookbook. It’s a food history of our nation, and helps to connect us to the significance of these one-of-a-kind locales. Please pass the Kentucky Burgoo! J

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.

FIRST QUARTER CONDOBOZEMAN & TOWNHOUSE SALES

Tim Ford – Real Estate Broker

As the winter that wasn’t wraps up and bikes start to replace skis on the roof racks around town, spring is taking shape in the Gallatin Valley. This month, we will look at first quarter sales of condos and townhouses in Bozeman.

Comparing first quarter sales over the past few years, January 1st through the end of March: 2021 saw a large increase in pricing from first quarter sales of 2020, when the median sold price rose 18.5% to $400,700. Then, in 2022, the median sold price for the 105 condo and townhouse sales jumped another 38% to $553,000. In first quarter of 2023, pricing was down, with 65 units selling at a median sold price of $489,000. In 2024, pricing during the first quarter for condo and townhouse sales was back up, although not as high as 2022, with 79 units selling at a median sold price of $540,000. The numbers in 2025 came in similarly to the previous year, with a few more units sold, at 85 closed, and pricing down just slightly, at $534,500. This year’s numbers are also down, with 78 condos and townhouses sold at a median sold price of $480,750.

Inventory in the form of newly listed condos and townhouses has been rising the past few years, after a significant decrease in 2023. The first quarter of 2020 saw the highest number of new listings, at 205. 2021 saw a significant decrease of

new listings, down to 135. That number then rose in 2022 to 161. In 2023, the number of first quarter listings was again down considerably, at 91 new listings. In 2024, it was back up, with 154 listings. That trend continued last year with 162 new listings, and into this year with 167 newly listed condos and townhouses during the first quarter.

The number of closed sales generally followed the trends of new listings. In 2020, 107 units sold in the first three months. 2021 saw 109 closed sales, and 2022 saw 105. In 2023, closed sales were down to 65 units. In 2024, it was back up slightly, although still below the 2020-2022 range, with 79 closed sales. That continued to increase last year, with 85 closed transactions. This year it’s down, but just slightly, at 78 closed transactions.

Looking at the median days on market, for first quarter condo and townhouse sales in 2019, it was 20 days on market. That number rose significantly in 2020 to 45 days, perhaps as we started to see the effects of the pandemic. For the first quarters of both 2021 and 2022, the median days on market dropped to only three days. It increased significantly in 2023 to 55 days. In 2024, it decreased to 28 days. Last year, it was up slightly, at 41 days. This year saw a marked increase in time on market for condos and townhouses as the median days on market rose to 64 days.

As usual, I have included data for the number of single-family homes sold during the first three months of 2026. A big note on the sold median price: These numbers include areas both inside and outside of city limits, including areas like Bridger Canyon, Gallatin Gateway, Springhill, and south of town near Cottonwood and Hyalite. While the median sold price appears to have taken a big dip, this is not necessarily representative of the market. Restricting the data to just sales inside city limits, the median sold price for the first quarter of 2025 was $737,450, and 2026 was $720,500.

In addition to the sales reported, as of the date of writing, there are 87 single family home sales pending or under contract, which, incidentally, is the exact same number of homes pending at this 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. I

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

JAN 1ST - APRIL 1ST, 2026

ON BEING A ‘GOOD MOM’

EVEN WHEN YOU LOSE IT

Imet a group of moms at the park recently, all of us orbiting the swings, snatching moments of conversation while wielding our snack cups and shouting the occasional ‘whee!’ or ‘wow, so brave!’

One mom was wearing her newborn, trying to negotiate with her outraged twoyear-old. She was having a moment, and another woman took a chance to reassure her: “Just because you lose your temper sometimes doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom.”

There was an immediate softening in the circle. Heads nodded. Shoulders dropped. It’s something we all know, technically—but still need to hear out loud.

Modern motherhood comes with an overwhelming amount of information. We are surrounded by guidance, scripts, frameworks, and philosophies about how to do it “right.” We know we’re supposed to stay calm. We know to validate feelings. We know to offer choices, to connect before we correct, to model regulation.

And yet, there are moments—many moments—when knowing what to do and being able to do it are two very different things.

The seed for my children’s book, The Grumpy Wumpus was planted when my oldest daughter was about two years old. It felt like it happened overnight. My sweet, easy baby transformed into a creature I didn’t quite recognize—stomping, screaming, thrashing, dissolving over things that felt impossibly small.

I turned off the light when she had wanted to do it herself. Anything could trigger it. Everything did.

I did what many of us do: I researched. I absorbed. I tried to implement the “right” responses. I offered choices so she would feel empowered. “These are not my choices!” she screamed. I would take a deep breath. Sit

began to take shape.

In our house, we started using the phrase almost jokingly at first. “You’re being a Wumpus.” “I’m having a Wumpus moment.”

It became a kind of shorthand for those times when feelings get too big to hold. When they take over completely. When part of you might want to shift, to calm down, to move on—but you simply can’t.

still at her eye level with a hand on my chest. Stay calm. Model regulation.

The seams in her socks were not perfectly aligned. Her cup was the wrong color.

“Stop breathing!” she’d shout, enraged. And somewhere in the midst of all of that—the effort, the disconnect, the feeling of being both deeply informed and completely at a loss—the idea for the Wumpus

Importantly, the Wumpus wasn’t just for my daughter. I’ve had my own Wumpus seasons. After my second child was born, I moved through a stretch of postpartum depression that left me feeling far from the version of myself I wanted to be. Later, I spent much of 2025 in treatment for stage three rectal cancer, navigating exhaustion, fear, and the strange disorientation of trying to parent young children while my own body was under siege.

There were long stretches where I was, without question, a “Mommy Wumpus.” And that, I think, is where something shifted, because the goal was never to eliminate the Wumpus. It was to notice it. To name it. To make space for it without letting it define everything.

There is no shortage of information about what good motherhood looks like. If anything, the problem is the opposite. We don’t have a knowledge gap—we have a capacity gap. Doing this work day in and day out, under conditions of sleep deprivation and emotional intensity and competing demands, is simply hard.

And when we inevitably fall short of the imagined Ideal Mother—the one who is end-

lessly patient, perfectly regulated, and always able to respond with grace—we can feel like we’ve failed. But motherhood is not a solo performance. It’s a relationship. It requires another person—often a very small, very unpredictable person—who has not read the same parenting books or watched the same Instagram reels. You can show up with the most thoughtful, connected script in the world, and it still might not land.

The Wumpus offered us something different.

Not a script. Not a strategy. A lens. Instead of trying to fix or override the moment, we could name what was happening.

“The Wumpus is here.”

And somehow, that small shift created just enough distance for both of us. For my daughter, it gave language to an experience that felt overwhelming and hard to articulate. For me, it softened the edge of frustration and replaced it with a kind of recognition. Oh. This again. Noticing and naming turned out to be more powerful, in many moments, than any perfectly executed technique.

The Wumpus books grew from that place. They don’t offer solutions or step-by-

step guidance. They don’t promise to prevent meltdowns or transform behavior. They simply create space—for kids and for grown-ups—to see what’s happening with a little more clarity and a little less judgment.

The idea has taken on a life of its own. Children recognize it immediately. One parent told me their child, after a difficult travel day, said matter-of-factly, “I was being a Wumpus at the airport.” Another shared that their threeyear-old has started asking her baby brother, “Are you being a grumpy Wumpus?” with genuine curiosity, not criticism.

The language travels.

As a lifelong maker (and, admittedly, a serial hobbyist), I’ve also found myself bringing the Wumpus into the physical world. What began as watercolor sketches—“What color is your Wumpus today?”—has expanded into needle-felted creatures, small clay figures, and even quick playdough versions made alongside my kids at the kitchen table. Each one is slightly different. Each one carries its own expression. And somehow, that variability feels important, because there isn’t just one kind of Wumpus.

There are grumpy Wumpuses and overwhelmed Wumpuses. Shy, tiny Wumpuses and

wild, exuberant ones. There are child Wumpuses and adult Wumpuses, and entire households occasionally overtaken by Wumpus energy.

And maybe that’s the point.

Not that we can eliminate these moments—but that we can hold them more lightly. Back at the park, the conversation among those mothers stayed with me.

“Just because you lose your temper sometimes doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom.” It’s simple, obvious. It’s also incredibly hard to believe in the moment when you’re standing in the middle of it. But maybe we don’t need more information; maybe we need more language that allows us to stay connected—to our kids and to ourselves—even when things feel messy.

Some days, we are calm and patient and deeply attuned. And some days, we are Wumpuses.

Both can be true. N

Julia Shaw is the author of The Grumpy Wumpus, a gentle story about big feelings for little ones, and for the grown-ups beside them. You can find the book on Amazon, and connect with her online @TheWumpusLady.

REAWAKENING MAIN STREET

TWO ICONS ENTER THEIR NEXT CHAPTER

In a season marked by cranes (building, not whooping), scaffolding, and quiet transformation, Downtown Bozeman is once again redefining itself. Along its ever-evolving Main Street, two of its most iconic architectural anchors are stepping into new eras. The Bozeman Hotel (321 East Main, corner of Main and Rouse) and The Baxter (105 West Main, corner of Main and Willson) have long framed the historic downtown district. This summer, both buildings are undergoing significant renovations, each with a shared commitment: to remain open for business while carefully navigating the intersection of preservation and progress. Renovation is not new to The Bozeman. Built in 1891 during the city’s ambitious—but ultimately unsuccessful—bid to become Montana’s capital, the partially citizen-financed building came with a staggering price tag of $130,000, millions in today’s dollars.

Designed in the Romanesque style by Fargo architect George Hancock, it was touted as the most luxurious hotel in the state, featuring 136 guest rooms, electric lighting, steam heat, street-facing balconies, and call bells in every room, at a time when Bozeman’s population hovered around 5,000. The detailed stained glass of the building’s arched windows and five-story turreted bay stood in stark contrast to Bozeman’s then unpaved Main Street. Archival records from the Gallatin History Museum reveal that The Bozeman has undergone at least six major renovations since the first one in 1912, when telephones and an electric elevator were introduced. Through the decades—from the early 20th century into the 1980s—updates have continued in response to shifting amenity standards as well as building uses; the building operated as a hotel until 1974

when the interior shifted mainly to shops and offices with only a few residences.

Today, remnants of the previous remodels are still visible in some areas of the building where the new upgrades were simply layered over the existing materials. Layer by layer, the building is being stripped back— not to erase its past, but to reveal it. “We’re also trying to reduce the overall weight of the building,” says John Amsden, majority owner of the building. “There are a lot of unnecessary layers—extra sheetrock, excess wood. The barn wood trend from the 1970s covered a lot of surfaces, and we’re removing that.” Amsden’s philosophy of subtracting before adding is at the core of this ethical restoration. Amsden approaches the building not as something to be redesigned, but something to be understood. “Right now, there is about 16,000 square feet of office space, and after renovation it will be about 11,000 square feet of office space,” Amsden explains. That reduction is intentional—a shift away from density toward livability, usability, and structural integrity. The leased, residential component of the building reinforces a vision of long-term occupancy rather than turnover. “Most of what we’re doing is removing all the renovations since 1891 and going back down to the studs,” he says. That excavation is not aesthetic, but structural, due to a number of broken floor joists. Past efforts often concealed rather than corrected these issues. “In the past, instead of fixing structural issues like floor deflection, people would just cover it up—adding sheetrock underneath rather than correcting the problem,” says Amsden. Correcting those decisions requires a willingness to undo decades of shortcuts. “Now that we’re correcting those structural issues, we have

to remove and redo some areas entirely,” he says. It is a domino effect familiar to preservationists: once you begin restoring properly, everything connected must follow. But that necessity becomes an opportunity, according to Amsden. “It’s a good opportunity to make things quieter—especially sound insulation. We’re adding rock wool insulation in floors and walls throughout the building, so you won’t hear people walking above you.” The result is not just structural integrity, but a quieter, more livable environment.

As sure as there are challenges in this type of detailed restoration, there are also fun finds. “The original square nails have been a really cool find,” Amsden notes. “You can still see them on the fourth floor… Those square nails are original (1891), and that’s pretty special.” He continues, “All of the floors will be rewired and re-plumbed. The new heating system is also significantly more efficient than what was there before.” Outside, on the building’s exterior, the same careful approach continues. “The fire escapes are historically significant, but they’re not as structurally sound as they should be,” Amsden says. “We plan to remove them, repair and clean them, and then reinstall them in their original configuration. We’ll also be tuck-pointing the exterior brick to ensure its stability… the parapet at the top of the building will be repaired as well.”

This is restoration not as spectacle, but as the stewardship reflected in The Bozeman’s philosophy, stated on its website: “We steward a living landmark and a thriving mixed-use community—delivering Montana-warm, craftsman-like service to our tenants, residents, and guests while honoring the building’s historic character.” Amsden’s approach is also heavily rooted in experience.

“My family has been involved in a number of historic projects around Montana, in Broadus and Helena. So yes, you could say it’s a family passion.” Office renovations are expected to be completed this summer, residences by early fall, and exterior work extending into 2027, with all businesses in the building remaining open to customers.

Down on the west end of Main Street over at The Baxter, General Manager Amy Horton is guiding a thoughtful reawakening and restoration to a boutique hotel rooted in that building’s original spirit. “It’s about being true to the character and the history of the building,” Horton says. “You’re not going to have the same experience here at the Hotel Baxter that you would have anywhere else in Bozeman. It’s going to be unique to this building and really lean into that legacy and history that Bozeman built for it.” Designed in 1929 by architect Fred Willson, The Baxter was born from community ambition. “They literally passed the hat,” Horton explains in referring to the original stockholders of the Bozeman Community Hotel Corporation. “About 250 people contributed money because they wanted Bozeman to have the best place to host their guests.”

Today, The Baxter is majority owned by Montana families Loseff and Orizotti. After running as a hotel for over 50 years, the upper

floors were converted into private residences, becoming quiet spaces known only to longterm tenants. “We’ve had lovely tenants for years—some for over 10 years,” Horton says. “But it’s really exciting to open up those upper floors again for everyone to experience.” The renovation marks a return to The Baxter’s hospitality roots. “In terms of what we’re offering, it will be a luxury stay hotel,” Horton says. “We won’t be doing extended stays—no kitchens or anything like that—but we will have larger suites, around 300 to 400 square feet each. It will vary: king rooms, double queens. There will also be a second-floor wellness center and gym.”

While the upper levels of the building evolve, the building’s familiar ground-floor rhythm will remain intact, and The Baxter will continue hosting weddings and special events. Bacchus Pub and Ted’s Montana Grill will continue operating throughout construction and into the future, maintaining continuity for both locals and visitors. As with The Bozeman, the challenge for Hotel Baxter lies in modernization without erasure. “We’ve worked closely with the City to maintain the original look— color, design, and feel,” says Horton. “We have heating upstairs, but no air conditioning, which is being added. It’s a modern amenity but, ideally, guests won’t even notice it; they’ll just enjoy the comfort.” The Baxter’s beloved lobby will remain largely untouched. Subtle refinements—restored ceiling stencils, improved

lighting—will enhance rather than replace. “It’s one of those things you don’t necessarily recognize, but you feel,” says Horton. That feeling is part of what has sustained both buildings through decades of change, revealing a broader truth unfolding along Main Street: these buildings are not static relics, but living parts of the community.

As both The Bozeman and The Baxter move through their latest renovations, they do so with a shared understanding—that history is not something to be frozen, but something to be carried forward. Horton says, “The biggest thing for us is making sure we remain authentic and true to the history that built this place— and to the people who have kept it going. We feel like we’ve honored that, and we’re excited to continue.” Adds local historian and director of The Extreme History Project Crystal Alegria, “The Baxter and The Bozeman are iconic bookend structures to Bozeman’s historic Main Street. Keeping these two structures renovated and relevant makes sure our downtown historic district stays vibrant. I’m glad to see these historic structures evolving to stay useful to the Bozeman community. K

Kathleen Johns 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. You can connect with Kathleen through her website at www.KathleenJohns.com

THE PRETTIEST PLACE IN THE WORLD

Flora Gardner’s Journey to Bozeman Part II

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 second of a four-part article sharing Flora’s letter chronicling the family’s two-week-long wagon adventure from Fort Benton to Bozeman. Last month’s article ended with the Gardner family journeying southwest out of Fort Benton and bound for the Sun River west of present-day Great Falls. An edited and annotated continuation of Flora’s letter follows.

We travelled ten miles and stopped for dinner near a muddy lake. I forgot to say that we had to haul our wood as there is not a stick to be had on this road. Wednesday evening we camped at the Twenty-eight mile Springs, more water and more alkali. Here there is a Stage Station where the passengers take supper. It rained some that night and was still raining next morning when we started. None of us felt very well [they had made the mistake of drinking alkali water two days prior], but we rolled on just the same. At noon we were at the great lakes. I guess they were great if plenty of water would make them so.

This is likely a reference to the shallow wetlands area known today as Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, north of Great Falls. Created by ancient glaciers, this region floods seasonally and can cover up to six thousand acres.

By this time mother was very sick, and I felt as if I had eaten soap and washed it down with lye. I tell you we were as blue a looking set as ever. We did not stop long, the wind was blowing a gale and cold,

dear me, it did seem we would perish. Thursday night we camped again in the same kind of country, the same water and no wood worth speaking of. Some of the children were crying with cold and mother was so sick she could not sit up or eat a bite. Ed managed to get some tea made and we went to bed to thaw out. That was the most desolate night I ever spent. Ed was taken with a severe pain in his breast all at once and could not draw a long breath. I did not know what to do, did not know how far we were from any place…I hardly knew myself asleep that night. The horses were cold and uneasy. They kept trying to break loose from the wagons and finally got to kicking at each other and squealing. I thought one of them was choking to death and called Charley. Poor boy, he was so tired and sleepy he could not get it into his head for a good while what was the matter. He finally got up but could not find any of his clothes. I told him to run as he was or some of the team would be dead. He did run but the tent strings were tied in a hard knot. Of course he could not untie them, he tried to jump out, got one leg over and there he was. I have laughed a hundred times since, but you may be sure it was not funny at the time. His Pa told him to take out his knife and cut the tent open, but mercy, he did not know any more about his knife than he did about his pants and boots. He finally got out and found the horses were only kicking each other and not choking. He changed them around and came back to bed with his feet full of prickly pear thorns and nearly perished with cold.

Next morning we all felt a little better. At noon, we were at Sunriver crossing. This is a very pretty little town, has a large brick hotel, and quite a number of pretty dwellings and yards. The river is larger than the Nodaway [a tributary of the Missouri River in Iowa and Missouri] and has a toll bridge. We had to pay three dollars to cross it. We

WAS SEVEN YEARS OLD DURING THE GARDNER’S 1879

YEARS OLD DURING THE GARD NER’S 1879

camped there and rested that afternoon. Here we all began to renew our strength and have been on the mend ever since. You would hardly know us; we have grown so young and handsome. We thought Sunriver was well named, as we had scarcely pitched our tent when the sun came out warm and pleasant and the wind quit blowing. It did seem so good to get a pure fresh drink of water right from the mountains. Ed went to the store and bought a ham, some potatoes, cheese and canned fruit. I prepared dinner and you may know it was a little extra.

The small community of Sun River is located just west of Great Falls along the Sun River in Cascade County. Beginning in the mid1860s, immigrants crossed the river here during the long trek overland from Fort Benton to the gold rush towns of Virginia City and Bannack.

Friday morning, we are all better and think that we will live to get through. The boys soon have the teams harnessed, and here we begin to go up hill again. All who have walking tickets find plenty of use for them. The boys would often say they thought their tickets were about worn out, but it did not cost anything to renew them. We were overloaded and I felt so sorry for the teams that I walked every step that I was able, and that was not a little. Soon after we left Sunriver, we came in sight of Ft. Shaw. It is on Sunriver five miles higher up than where we crossed it…I think the grass and leaves have a brighter and fresher look in this country than in Missouri and the wildflowers are lovely. Mary is very fond of flowers, and sometimes she would get a long way from the wagons gathering bouquets.

THE GARDNER FAMILY’S CAMPSITES ON THEIR JOURNEY WOULD HAVE LIKELY RESEMBLED THIS ONE, PICTURED IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, CIRCA LATE 1800S.

At noon we stopped near a ranch where there is a large spring. They had little ditches all through the garden and around the yard, and that clear, cold water runs wherever they have a mind to turn it. Mother and I went to the house and called on the lady. She was Irish, and she had been in the country nine years, and was well pleased. They made butter and raised vegetables for sale. She said she received 40 cents a pound for butter. I did not get any for I knew I would have tasted the 40 cents for a week after the butter was gone.

Dinner over, all aboard that don’t go afoot. Eagle Rock was where we wanted to get that night. It was not long before we were in sight of it, but it was near night when we arrived there. Getting in sight of a place in this country is nothing, getting there is the question. Eagle Rock is an immense bald looking rock, set up on the top of a mountain. You can imagine that it looks like an eagle with the feathers all pulled out. Fin, Charley, and Florence all climbed to the top of it. This is a stage station and there is just room enough between the mountains for the house and barn and a little garden. [Like Benton Lake and Sun River, Eagle Rock was a landmark noted by early travelers making the journey from Fort Benton to Helena.]

After supper a lady from the house came over to call. She was from Helena and was visiting her sister, who lives at this place. She knew we were Pilgrims and thought she would give us a word of encouragement. [She did, but also left the Gardners with a Montana warning.] “Let me warn you to look out for the wolves tonight. There was one that sat under my window and howled the greater part of

last night, and of course they will come around your tent.” The boys examined their revolvers and put them under their heads. The children all wanted to sleep in the middle that night and so did I. Next morning when breakfast was ready and the ten tin plates were filled there was one for each plate so I knew none of us had been carried away during the night. From the way they all ate I don’t think any of them had been very badly frightened.

Sabbath morning the question whether we had better lay over or travel was debated…we traveled. The clouds were hanging on the tops of the mountains, and we were afraid of rain. We passed some large herds of sheep and cattle. All looked fat and the little calves were beauties. At noon we stopped at the foot of Bird Tail Mountain…I tell you it was up hill business. Fin and Archie ran off to one side a little way and brought us some snow to eat. It was a fine treat for we were pretty warm by this time. Every step brought us nearer the clouds and it was not long until we were in a cloud and in the rain, too. When we reached the top, Florence and I sat down on a big rock, talked about our old home and looked around on the country below. The sun was shining brightly in the valley and we could see horses and cattle grazing at the foot of the hills. There were some very pretty flowers blooming on top of the mountain, wasting their fragrance in the clouds. R

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 NEW STATE PARK

Recently, while researching for an article about our Gallatin Valley Montana State Parks (Missouri Headwaters and Madison Buffalo Jump), I discovered that we have a brand new State Park located in Central Montana. Surely this called for an on the ground exploration—in short, a spring road trip.

I could go up into the Bridgers, take some microspikes, maybe even some skis. But I gave the skis away when I molted into a snowbird and my old blood seems thin. So, a drive to the Missouri Breaks had to do. I had been looking for a reason to do this for quite a while.

Judith Landing State Park was acquired and proclaimed this year as the 56th Montana State Park. It is located at the confluence of the Missouri with the Judith River, north of Lewistown. I have spent a decent amount of time in Lewistown in the last ten years—trips for a baseball tournament, some family research, and to explore the Moccasin Mountains, which intrigued me simply for the name. The town has a busy Main Street, a beautiful old courthouse, and a new Town and Country grocery, a familiar place to pick up supplies.

Lewistown is also the headquarters of American Prairie, the organization that donated the land for the new Park to the State of Montana. After driving the 160 miles from Bozeman, I had thought to stop there to inquire about the land donation, but they were closed that day, so I drove on north to the Breaks. North on Highway 236 to Hilger, then Winifred, where the

pavement ends.

The gravel road I encountered was not gravel. It was not even familiar dirt, but reddish yellow clay-looking stuff. Gumbo. I had heard of this substance for years, and here it was. Thankfully, it was dry; someone had even bladed the track, but it was different. The surface looked slick, though it was not wet. My first thought was that if the forecast predicted any rain, there would be no return this way. That did not happen, so

I was spared the complete gumbo experience. No regrets for that.

The town of Winifred was papered with Save the Cowboy signs, which represent ranchers who are against the American Prairie concept. This conflict is perplexing. Also wearying. It should be possible to go back of beyond and be free of political conflict. I have my opinions, but at this point have not done enough research to consider the issue fairly.

The road improved and soon enough encountered the Breaks. I was not prepared for the dramatic change. Suddenly, innumerable long, sloping ridges fell off toward the river. The road switchbacked down hundreds of feet. The same type of country was visible to the north—wild and broken (hence the name), an invitation to find a way to the blue ribbon of water below.

The Judith Landing State Park is located on the south side of the Missouri River at the confluence with the Judith River. There was a turnout with a fenced in parking lot and a large sign. The sign, which looked brand new, gave a history of the area and displayed a map describing the proposed development of the Park. It was obvious that none of the improvements had yet begun. That, plus the fences and a closed gate, gave me the impression that there was no access to the Park. Disappointed, I crossed the river to the northern shore and a Forest Service campground.

As I drove across the bridge I realized that my understanding was that there were no bridges between Fort Benton and The Fred Robinson bridge on Hwy 191 a hundred miles downstream. Just a couple of old fashioned ferries. Yet here I was, merrily driving across a modern concrete bridge—thankfully, since the campground was on the north bank. Research. Turns out my idea was true, just 43 years out of date. The PN Bridge was built in 1982 to connect

Winifred and Big Sandy. My brain had simply not updated; nothing new there.

The campground, 30 miles from anywhere, looked full. Then I noticed that most of the trailers and campers were unoccupied. They were parked seasonally for weekend fishermen and floaters. There were only a few of us present that evening. Among the grassy sites and tall cottonwoods, I was able to find a beautiful spot right on the river; paid my five bucks… there are still bargains!

As I arrived in the camp, the sun pushed through, so I sat on the bank and gazed at the Missouri. A couple of very pleasant hours in the chair, then the sun retreated into trees and cloud, and a stiff wind blew upstream. It had never quite reached 50 degrees anyway, but that wind pushed me into the truck.

Up at 6AM. Boiled some coffee. I had decided to go stealth into the park; across the river at the kiosk, I realized that the park was open, just without amenities. The gate was latched, not locked. There was no trail, the grass was a foot high and wet with dew. I was soaked to the knees in five minutes. There are buildings on the property, remnants from a trading post and, later, a ranch. I was more interested in the river confluence. I reached the Judith in less

than a mile and followed it to the Missouri. Startled a huge white pelican; there are lots of birds here. The Judith is about 100 feet wide, the Missouri about 200 yards. PN island is not now an island, though the dry ditch that made it one remains.

I had the place to myself to wander. To wonder. The history began to run through my head. This place and many others in the west are important in the legacy of the original Native American inhabitants. Yet, their history is oral and generational. You cannot Google it. Their thousands of years in a place earns a sentence or two, then descriptions move on to written accounts of explorers and settlers. These cover a couple of hundred years. Our society is based upon

the written word, so it takes precedence. That is fine, as long as that does not mean dominance. Usually it does. Deep thoughts for an early morning stroll.

That written history begins with Lewis and Clark. They camped near here, and Clark named the river that entered the Missouri from the south The Judith, after the woman who later became his wife. Less than two weeks later, in June 1805, Lewis named the Marias River after his sweetheart. Both rivers retain those respective names. Subsequently, the area became known as Judith Landing and at various times was a trading post, an Army fort, a ranch, and a Missouri River ferry crossing. The remnant buildings of these ventures still occupy the park.

The Breaks form a barrier to north

and south travel, but the river is a perfect conduit to the vital east and west commerce that helped form Montana. Walking past the buildings after the mandatory peek inside, I ventured toward the river junction, away from that busy frontier history and back into an old, unwritten saga. The pelican I spooked had been there for 30 million years (at least, his cousins had been). I did not know that on that day; I just looked it up. But a pelican looks ancient.

Even the Indian history that stretches back thousands of years is recent, given these birds. Incidentally, the first dinosaur fossils discovered in the western hemisphere were uncovered at Judith Landing in 1855. Those creatures predate the pelicans by tens of millions of years. All of this did not occur to me on my walk. Yet, it felt different to pass the buildings and slip through high grass to the riverbanks. Back

into years… centuries? Possibly, but more a feeling of wildness, of a natural scene flowing along with the rivers. A river is a living thing of solidity and movement. Another stream merging with it adds to the feeling of this liquid mass.

Pausing for photos, I made my way back from those depths of years to the gate, and the sign. The diagram shows the future of the park: a road, picnic spots, a small campground. Hopefully, there will also be trails that lead back in space and time. That is the importance of our State Parks and of all of our parks and monuments. They preserve the objects of human history, the flora and fauna of the place, and even the ancient records of stone and fossil. J

Steve McGann has not achieved ancient, but he is pushing hard.

JUDITH LANDING

THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

In a world where water is everywhere—from pools and lakes to family vacations at the beach and rivers across Montana—drowning remains a silent, preventable tragedy. Every year in the United States, more than 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children 1-4, and the second leading cause of death in children 1-14. According to the CDC, Montana has the highest drowning rate in the lower 48, and is 3rd overall behind Alaska (1st) and Hawaii (2nd). These stark statistics underscore a critical truth: swim lessons aren’t just a fun extracurricular activity; they’re a lifesaving investment in your child’s future. By enrolling kids in structured swimming programs, parents can drastically reduce drowning risks while unlocking a host of physical, mental, social, and cognitive benefits.

DROWNING PREVENTION: THE PRIMARY LIFESAVER

Research shows that formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88% for children. Programs that teach essential water survival skills like floating, jumping in and rolling over to float, treading water, and safe entry/exit techniques are the ones you want to look for. These techniques can buy precious time in an emergency. Beyond skills, lessons instill a healthy respect for water, emphasizing rules like never swimming alone, and the importance of adult supervision. Parents who participate in early classes also learn vital safety habits, creating multiple layers of protection. With nearly 70% of toddler drownings happening during non-swim times when kids unexpectedly access water, early education is key to averting these tragedies.

PHYSICAL HEALTH ADVANTAGES: BUILDING STRONG BODIES

Swim lessons offer far more than safety—they provide a full-body workout that promotes lifelong physical health. Swimming engages nearly every muscle group, improving strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination without the high-impact stress of other sports. For children, this low-impact exercise boosts cardiovascular health, lung capacity, and overall fitness, helping combat childhood obesity and related issues. Regular lessons enhance balance and motor skills, which are crucial for young bodies still developing.

Unlike seasonal activities, year-round swimming keeps kids active even in winter, providing a consistent outlet for energy. Studies indicate that children in swim programs show physical development up to 12 months ahead of their peers, including better muscle tone

and stamina. It’s also inclusive, benefiting kids of all abilities, including those with special needs, by gently strengthening muscles in a supportive environment. As a bonus, swimming can increase appetite and improve sleep patterns, contributing to healthier routines overall.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: FOSTERING CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE

The mental perks of swimming are profound and often underestimated. Lessons build confidence as children master new skills, overcoming initial fears and achieving milestones like graduating to a new level. This sense of accomplishment boosts self-esteem, which spills school and social interactions. Swimming also reduces stress and anxiety through rhythmic movements and endorphin release, promoting emotional well-being.

For mental health, the water provides a calming space for focus and concentration, helping kids develop resilience by facing challenges head-on. Research from Griffith University shows that early swimmers exhibit emotional development 15 months ahead, with better mood regulation and reduced anxiety during school transitions. It’s a therapeutic outlet, teaching life lessons in perseverance and goal-setting without the pressure of team sports.

SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH: BEYOND THE POOL

Group swim lessons encourage social skills through interaction with peers and instructors, fostering teamwork, communication, and friendships. Kids learn to take turns, follow instructions, and support others, building empathy and social confidence. Parent-child classes strengthen family bonds, creating shared experiences.

Cognitively, swimming activates both brain hemispheres, enhancing language, literacy, math, and problem-solving skills. Studies reveal swimmers are up to 10 months ahead in cognitive areas, with improved memory and spatial reasoning. These gains prepare children for academic success, making swim lessons a smart developmental tool.

WHEN TO START AND HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROGRAM

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends swim lessons starting at age one for many children to reduce drowning risks, with

most ready by age four. Some programs begin as early as 4-6 months for water acclimation, though progressive skills develop around 6-8 years.

Look for a program that teaches water survival, has small class sizes, and offers a curriculum that emphasizes safety and fun, one that celebrates hitting goals in a clear, concise way that provides an experience rather than being purely transactional.

A CALL TO ACTION FOR PARENTS

Swim lessons are an indispensable tool for child safety, health, and development. They equip kids with skills to navigate water confidently while fostering physical strength, mental resilience, social bonds, and cognitive sharpness. In an era where drowning claims too many young lives, delaying lessons isn’t an option. Start early, stay consistent, and watch your child thrive. Check local resources, discuss with your pediatrician, and enroll your kids. The pool isn’t just a place for fun; it’s a gateway to a safer, healthier life. Your proactive step could save a life and unlock endless potential. M

Michael Cobarrubias is the CEO and Founder of Montana Swim Academy. With six locations around the state and two in Bozeman, Montana Swim Academy has grown to be the leading provider of Swim Lessons in Montana. Visit montanaswimacademy.com for more information.

HYALITE LATE WINTER IN

Bozeman’s winter may have been a dry one, but half an hour south and two thousand feet up, the Hyalite range was still teeming with snow in early March. It was then that I hiked the Blackmore Lake trail, a moderate five-mile trip to Hyalite Reservoir and back.

The Douglas fir and lodgepole pine stood starkly in the calfdeep snow. We slipped up the icy trail, finding footholds in the gritty mud-slush of winter tread. The occasional cross-country skier passed, getting a good workout on the late-season tracks.

As we climbed, the conversation turned to mycorrhiza, the network of underground fungi that bring nutrients to plants’ roots and take carbohydrates in return. My hiking partner Cedar Lloyd, a graduate student in environmental studies at the University of Montana, explained that most plants rely on this symbiosis. Roots are good for structural support or storing tubers, but struggle to extract minerals from soil without fungal help.

She suddenly stopped mid-sentence and yelped in delight.

“Look!” she said. “Off the trail!”

We stumbled down into the woods and stood around a strange, waist-height tendril adorned with bright red buds like suckers on an octopus’s tentacle. Innocuously named a woodland pinedrop, it was in fact a parasite that saps nutrients from nearby pine trees’ roots by tapping into the surrounding fungi. Unlike most organisms in the mycorrhizal network, the pinedrop doesn’t give anything in exchange for what it takes. Cedar’s opinion, though, was that there is some as yet unproven benefit for the pinedrop’s hosts. Forests tend to work together, she thought, not against themselves.

We continued on up to the reservoir. The lake was covered by a thick sheet of ice and snow. We walked out onto the frozen surface, finding it strong enough to support us. The sky was clear blue behind some wisps of cloud, and the mountain air was silent besides the crunch of our boots in the snow. A white peak peered through the gap between two hillsides.

The forest lay quiet all around us, waiting for spring. This summer may be a “bad” fire season, but when some trees burn, others will take their place. Certain cones from the lodgepole pine only spread their seeds when the resin that seals them shut is melted by the high temperatures of wildfire flames. The forest has its methods. We come in with our own. The foam retardant used to suppress wildland fires might also damage mycorrhiza — this is the subject of Cedar’s research.

In Montana, fledgling bald eagles are now flying over rivers and dragonfly larvae are crawling on stream beds. Conifers are starting to grow again, even though they look the same from the outside yearround. The days are lengthening.

The road down from the trailhead follows Hyalite Creek, which in March was swollen with cold meltwater and crowded by ice chunks and fallen branches. Soon we were back in the plains, dry and clear of snow, the fields empty from last year’s harvest. Bozeman lay below us. It would soon be heading into another summer, open and unknowable. S

Simon Nathans is in his second year as a member of the Montana Conservation Corps. He is originally from Maryland.

O pen DOOrs ASTROLOGY

With two Full Moons lighting the sky on May 1st and May 31st, this month truly happens once in a Blue Moon—a rare celestial reminder that endings and breakthroughs can arrive twice when the timing is right.

ARIES The month builds steadily until travel or movement on the 31st brings a refreshing change of scenery and perspective. Keep grounded while planning by journaling intentions and carrying Tiger’s Eye for clarity. “I explore the world with courage and purpose.”

TAURUS Love energy blooms on the 1st, opening your heart to connection, appreciation, and simple pleasures. Enhance this tender moment with Rose Quartz and a quiet walk in nature. “I welcome love in all the ways it chooses to appear.”

GEMINI A shift in mindset on the 19th helps you break free from a lingering rut and see possibilities that were previously hidden. Stimulate fresh thinking through breathwork, journaling, or working with Citrine stone. “My mind is open, flexible, and ready for change.”

CANCER The Blue Moon on the 31st invites the release of old habits that quietly drain your emotional energy. Water rituals such as a bath with sea salt or moonlight reflection help you let go with grace. “I release the past and welcome renewal.”

LEO Financial opportunities gather momentum with the New Moon on the 16th, bringing new ways to grow your resources. Clarify goals with a simple budgeting ritual and the steady energy of Green Aventurine. “Abundance flows toward my inspired action.”

VIRGO Travel is highlighted around the 16th, expanding your perspective and inviting curiosity about new places or ideas. Support the journey with grounding practices like mindful walking and the stabilizing energy of Jasper. “Each step forward widens my understanding.”

LIBRA Financial matters begin to improve after the 18th, especially when you approach decisions with calm balance rather than urgency. Create harmony around money by organizing paperwork and working with Pyrite for confidence. “I welcome prosperity with grace and balance.”

SCORPIO

Romance sparks brightly on the 16th, rekindling passion or opening the door to a meaningful connection. Amplify heart-centered energy with Garnet or Rose Quartz and allow vulnerability to guide the moment. “I honor the depth and beauty of true connection.”

SAGITTARIUS

The 31st asks you to tighten boundaries and clearly communicate where you stand in important relationships or commitments. Strengthen your resolve with grounding meditation and Black Tourmaline. “My truth is clear, and my boundaries are strong.”

CAPRICORN

Love arrives gently on the 2nd, reminding you that even the most practical hearts need warmth and connection. Slow down to appreciate meaningful conversation and the calming influence of Moonstone. “I allow love to soften and strengthen me.”

AQUARIUS

The 2nd brings motivation to get your home in order and create a living space that supports clarity and peace. Decluttering and working with Clear Quartz help reset the energy around you. “My environment reflects the calm within me.”

PISCES

The 17th carries festive energy, making it a perfect day for celebration, gatherings, or joyful connection with friends. Music, dancing, or creative expression keep your spirit flowing freely. “Joy is my compass, and I follow where it leads.”

Kathleen Johns is the owner/founder of Mantra located in Bozeman, MT. You can connect with Kathleen through her website at www.KathleenJohns.com

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SKILLS AND HOBBIES TO TRY WITH HELP FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES

Josi Hinds, photos Rachel Tscharner

It’s finally the time of year when things feel back in action. Bikers are back on the streets, dogs are back on hiking trails, and birds are back to singing in trees. As you welcome in the new energy of spring, why not take the chance to welcome a new hobby into your life, too? Bozeman is rich with opportunities to try out new skills, whether they be athletic, creative, or something in between. To get the ball rolling, here are a few suggestions of hobbies to explore. Click the hot links in our online article to connect to more information on each opportunity!

COOKING

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a home-cooked meal, and there’s nothing quite like the feeling of making something for your friends and family to enjoy. Luckily,

there are ample opportunities in Bozeman for anyone to try their hand at cooking. Olivelle offers a variety of cooking classes on specific dishes, including one on sourdough bread, and La Cuisine offers demonstrations and classes through partnerships with other Bozeman businesses and restaurants. Bridger Kulinary Centre also hosts a weekly cooking class, which in the past has featured dishes like sushi and wild game, and the Bozeman Public Library’s Kitchen Table cooking lab regularly hosts events. If you want to get your little ones involved, you can also check out one of OrdersUp!’s junior cooking and baking classes!

DANCE

For some fun, community, and exercise, give dancing a try. Bozeman has several studios

and community organizations that work to make dancing accessible for all experience levels and interests. Tanya’s Dance Company has adult classes in hip-hop, and Bozeman Dance Academy offers classes for adults in several genres. There are even more opportunities to get on the floor at events and classes organized by groups like Starlite Community Dance. Starlite has three programs: country dance, vintage swing dance, and oula, all with weekly classes and programs. On Wednesdays, head to The Jump for Western Swing Wednesdays, where your favorite instructors will be leading Swing lessons on their huge dance floor, accompanied by country music from Bozeman’s Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes. Also on Wednesdays, The Westerner offers lessons from Starlite’s Western Roots Country Dance instructors. Stop by the Gallatin County Fairgrounds for

their monthly lesson on April 24 from 8-11 PM for a night full of honky-tonking and swing dancing. Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts a free dance lesson and social dance at La Brasserie every Thursday night, in addition to holding a monthly lesson series for dancers to elevate their skill and technique. For a good workout, Oula Fitness also has a variety of dance programs on demand. Ballroom Dance Bozeman hosts dances throughout the year that include workshops and a variety of genres of dance, from salsa to waltz.

POTTERY

For another fun hobby that might even yield some practical creations, try pottery. The Pottery Den offers one-time classes in addition to week-long courses on things like wheel throwing and hand-building. They also offer 24/7 access memberships for those looking to work independently in the studio. Similarly, Bozeman Community Kiln offers classes for beginning and intermediate potters, and passes that give access to open studio time and drop-in classes. They also host monthly crafting parties for those looking to experiment and meet new people! The Emerson also offers semester-long pottery classes for various skill levels, and Gangbusters Pottery hosts classes for groups of 6-12 people. You can also check out 406 Pottery Lessons to schedule a private class with an instructor, good for both kids and adults!

FLY FISHING AND TYING

With the abundance of rivers and lakes around Bozeman, it’s no surprise that fishing is a popular pastime for both visitors and residents of the valley. Luckily, that means there are also plenty of opportunities for beginners to try fishing under the instruction of experts before heading off on their own. Many fly shops around Bozeman offer guided fishing trips, including The River’s Edge Fly Shop and Montana Troutfitters. Montana Troutfitters also has a webpage full of fly-tying videos that anyone can follow at home. Throughout the winter, Bozeman Fly Supply hosts fly tying nights on Thursdays; stop by to meet fellow fishers! Plus, there are a plethora of fishing charters and guide companies around Bozeman. Some include Montana Angling Co., Gallatin River Guides, and Trout on the Fly.

PAINTING AND DRAWING

You just need a piece of paper and a pencil to start trying your hand at drawing, but if you’re looking for more instruction, there are many drawing and painting classes to choose from in the Gallatin Valley. For example, Kenyon House offers drop-in drawing classes every week, and The Emerson has semester-long drawing and painting classes, including portraiture, acrylic painting and watercolor. Second Nature Montana also hosts weekly drawing club workshops with different themes each month, and the Bozeman Art Museum occasionally hosts classes on

different drawing and painting techniques. For something a little more casual, you can also find paint and sip events throughout the year. Check out LeeAnn Ramey Art and Ain’t a Better Way to Paint for good options.

AERIAL ARTS

For something more physical (and maybe a little more attention-grabbing), Bozeman has several studios that offer lessons in aerial performance and acrobatics. Mountain Air Dance, Bozeman Aerial Fitness, and Aerial Arts of Bozeman all offer lessons in aerial arts, including aerial fabric and hoops, for both kids and adults. 406Cirque has classes in circus arts and aerial fundamentals in addition to adult open gym hours. If you prefer staying on the ground, or at least closer to it, Bozeman Aerial Fitness also offers classes in Pole Dance, as does Starlite Pole Studio.

WOODWORKING

If you want to add a personal touch to your home, try making your own furniture or decorations by woodworking. While it might seem intimidating at first, there are easy ways to get started. Dolese Woodworks hosts woodworking classes on things like chairs, chests, and picture frames, with no prior experience needed. Plus, you’ll walk away with a unique, hand-made piece. If you’d prefer to work individually, Dolese also offers private classes. For smaller-scale projects, you can also check out Pinspiration Bozeman. This craft store sells small projects you can make in its studio, including fairy houses, message boards, and pedestal stands. If you’d prefer to experiment on your own, head over to Bozeman Makerspace. This community workshop has tools like saws, drills, and sanders that are available anytime to members. Those interested in joining can stop by on Thursday evenings during Open Build hours to check out the facility.

ACTING AND THEATER

Are the bright lights of the stage calling your acting class. Last Best Comedy offers classes on stand-up and improv, and Wild Mind Im prov regularly hosts workshops in Bozeman. For acting training, look to The Collective, but if you want something more applicable to everyday life, Stage Confidence has classes designed to help build confidence in public speaking of all kinds. Once you’re ready to

hit the stage, check out Open Door Theatre. This community theater has space for anyone looking to get involved in theater, whether as an actor or crew member.

GEAR MAINTENANCE

If biking is your thing, learning how to mai tain and fix your own gear is a great way to get to know your bike. Owenhouse Cycling offers free beginner bike clinics for those just learning about their wheels, and an advanced clinic for experienced riders. REI also hosts a variety of biking classes, like a trailside bike repair workshop, a flat tire repair workshop, and a workshop on bike chains. You can put the skills you learn to the test at Bozeman Bike Kitchen, which refurbishes old bikes with the help of volunteers. They also have evening open shop hours, so you can tinker with your own bike in your free time.

SEWING

Whether you need new clothes or some help repairing old ones, sewing is a great skill to have in your back pocket. Thread Rose offers group and private classes on things like hemming and clothes making, and posts blogs with patterns you can make at home. Silver Thimble also has different “Block of the Month” classes where you can make your own sample quilt. Studio Wheelhouse offers two levels of sewing classes in addition to an embroidery class, and you can learn how to make your own quilt at Main Street Quilting Company. It also hosts soup and sew days, where anyone is welcome to stop by the shop and get help on projects they’re working on. N

Josi Hinds was born and raised in Bozeman, and recently returned home after graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in Journalism. When she’s not writing, she enjoys playing with her parents’ corgis, spending time under Montana’s big skies, and crafting.

FRIDAY, MAY. 1

GIVE BIG GALLATIN VALLEY 2026 midnight-6pm • One Valley Community Foundation • 4065876262 • www.givebiggv.org One Valley Community Foundation’s Give Big Gallatin Valley returns from 6 pm April 30 to 6 pm May 1. Explore hundreds of local nonprofits and support the causes you care about completely fee-free. Learn more and donate at GiveBigGV.org.

RESTAURANT WEEK Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from local sponsors!

RESTAURANT WEEK AT FIELDINGS 7am-9pm • Fielding’s • All Ages • (406) 551-7701 • www.fieldingsbozeman.com Come visit Fielding’s during Restaurant Week and indulge in something special! Enjoy curated prix fixe menus available all day-featuring a 2-course elevated lunch for $36 and a 3-course elevated dinner for $75. Reservations recommended!

NEW TO YOU ART SALE 9am-1:30pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4062066463 • www.facebook.com Come shop this secondhand art market fueled entirely by community art donations! The New to You Art Sale fills the Emerson Ballroom with hundreds of original works, creating an exciting treasure-hunt experience for art lovers in the valley.

BAVIK WEEK AT SHINE 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer. com It’s Bavik Week at SHINE! Stop in for swag giveaways, pints, and a good time!

LENA RICH 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy an evening of live music by Lena Rich!

BOZEMAN SPRING MADE FAIR 5-8pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 VIP PASS // FRIDAY MAY 1: 5- 8 PM $5 EARLY BIRD PASS // SATURDAY, MAY 2: 9 -10 AM FREE ENTRY // SAT 10 AM- 4 PM • (406) 201-9229 • www. handmademontana.com Come one, come all to the 2026 Bozeman SPRING MADE fair! The MADE fair is a modern handcrafted market with local artists & makers. Our curated collection of artisans represents the best, and we put on quite a show.

OPEN HOUSE AT ANCESTRAL HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC 5:307pm • Ancestral Health Chiropractic • FREE • 18+ • 4062192518 • ancestralhealthchiropractic.com You’re invited! Join us for light refreshments, tour the office, mingle and learn more about Blair upper cervical chiropractic! Free entry to win raffle prizes, including a new patient package, an adrenal support kit and fun swag!

CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for Celtic music! A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

DAMION WILDE 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Folk, country and blues

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 HAWKS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS MAMMA MIA! 7-9pm • Bozeman High School Auditorium • $20 General, $15 Student, $10 for 12 and under. • All Ages • 406.522.4855 • bsd7.revtrak.net Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, Mamma Mia tells the story of a young woman on the eve of her wedding who searches for the identity of her birth father and comes up with three possible suspects. This is a walk down the aisle you’ll never forget!

STUDIO WHEELHOUSE SHOW AND TELL 7-9pm • Studio Wheelhouse • FREE • All Ages Join us for show and tell with our friends at Studio Wheelhouse. This is your chance to show off the cool book you bought, the first 3 chords of a new song, your budding tap dance career, and of course, your poems.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ HAYDEN KRISTAL & LIAM

NELSON 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Hayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist. Liam Nelson is a New York City-based comedian who has performed nationwide with top comics.

TINWORKS PRESENTS: GIVE BIG GALLATIN VALLEY CLOSING PARTY FEATURING ABBY WEBSTER 7pm • Tinworks at Rialto • $20 advance purchase or $25 at the door • All Ages • www. tinworksart.org Join us to close out 24 hours of generosity with a night of live music at the Rialto with Lena Marie Schiffer and by local favorites Abby Webster & Her Imaginary Band.

KYLE HUNTER TRIO 7pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • No Cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt. com Americana/Alt Country singer/songwriter from Montana

LION KING KIDS 7pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $5 • (406) 522-6000 Come see 60 students from Whittier and Bozeman Summit School in this classic musical tale!

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA 8-10:30pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • 21+ • covellitepresents.org Australia’s Biggest ladies night is taking over the stage! Catch the HUNKS for a breath-taking performance like none other!

THE BEAGLES - WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE APPLE 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www. theatticmontana.com Psychedelic Country Music from North and South America

BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame bring a road-worn blend of outlaw country and raw Americana, shaped by backroom bars, busted jukeboxes, and long Montana nights. Raised on the rebel spirit of Waylon, Willie, Merle, and Hank Jr.

THE FOG 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com A 5 piece Rock & Roll band from Bozeman

EMMA & THE LEDGE 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Emma and The Ledge is a guitar-slinging, blues-singing, sister duo from the Gallatin Valley.

LEVI BLOM - SPRING CONCERT SERIES 9pm • Bridger Brewing Three Forks • $10 • 18+ Levi Blom is an emerging Country singer-songwriter from Butte, Montana, whose story is as authentic as the music he writes. His heartfelt songwriting and commanding stage presence have already landed him opening spots for major acts, including Joe Nichols, Reckless Kelly, and Blackhawk. His music speaks to life’s highs and lows, love and loss, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ HAYDEN KRISTAL & LIAM NELSON 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Hayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist. Liam Nelson is a New York City-based comedian who has performed nationwide with top comics.

THE SHUFFLE BUMS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock.com Blues, R&B

SATURDAY, MAY. 2

RESTAURANT WEEK Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from local sponsors!

RESTAURANT WEEK AT FIELDINGS 7am-9pm • Fielding’s • All Ages • (406) 551-7701 • www.fieldingsbozeman.com Come visit Fielding’s during Restaurant Week and indulge in something special! Enjoy curated prix fixe menus available all day-featuring a 2-course elevated lunch for $36 and a 3-course elevated dinner for $75. Reservations recommended!

KGLT RECORD FAIR & MUSIC SWAP 9am-2pm • MSU SUB 233/235 The KGLT Record Fair and Music Swap is back! It happens at MSU’s Strand Union, Rooms 233 & 235. $5 gets you into Early Bird entry from 9 to 10am, and then it’s free admission from 10am to 2pm.

BOZEMAN SPRING MADE FAIR 9am-4pm • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $10 VIP PASS // FRIDAY MAY 1: 5- 8 PM $5 EARLY BIRD PASS // SATURDAY, MAY 2: 9 -10 AM FREE ENTRY // SAT 10 AM- 4 PM • (406) 201-9229 • www.handmademontana.com Come one, come all to the 2026 Bozeman SPRING MADE fair! The MADE fair is a modern handcrafted market with local artists & makers. Our curated collection of artisans represents the best, and we put on quite a show.

BAVIK WEEK AT SHINE 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer. com It’s Bavik Week at SHINE! Stop in for swag giveaways, pints, and a good time!

KENTUCKY DERBY VIEWING PARTY 2-10pm • Sky Shed, 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman • All Ages • 406.551.7703 • www.skyshedbar.com/events Celebrate the Kentucky Derby, enjoy food and drink specials and dress in your best Derby attire for a chance to win a complimentary night stay at the Kimpton Armory. The race kicks off at 5PM!

THE DEAD YELLERS 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com From the sad high lonesome classic country sound to the individualist ideals of a diy punk rock show

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.

QSA EURODISCO DRAG SHOW! 6-10pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • $13-$15 • 18+ • (406) 994-4636 • www.montana.edu/sub/ Get ready to sparkle and grab your tickets now for the QSA’s next campus drag show!

KINGS FEAST BELTAIN SPRING CELEBRATION 6-10:30pm • The Chateau Event Center • $120 • 21+ Legendary Kings Feast Beltain Spring Celebration!! Fantastic local food & drink, live music, interactive games, amazing camaraderie!

ART W/ DR. IKE! 6pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Watch out LBC—Art! With Dr. Ike, Ph.D. returns for its THIRD SEASON with a new time slot: Saturdays at 6PM in April! That’s right, primetime baby!

THE HAWKS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS MAMMA MIA! 7-9pm • Bozeman High School Auditorium • $20 General, $15 Student, $10 for 12 and under. • All Ages • 406.522.4855 • bsd7.revtrak.net Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, Mamma Mia tells the story of a young woman on the eve of her wedding who searches for the identity of her birth father and comes up with three possible suspects. This is a walk down the aisle you’ll never forget!

THE TENGU CLUB FILM SCREENING TO BENEFIT CASTING FOR RECOVERY 7-9pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $15 • www.rialtobozeman.com For over a century, the nation’s oldest salmon fishing club, the Tengu Club, has gathered in the dead of winter to fish the waters of the PNW as a remembrance of the hardship Japanese Americans endured during and post WWII.

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

A NIGHT OF HOPE FEATURING STEPHANIE QUAYLE 7pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $35-$175 • All Ages • www.armorymusichall.com You can be a Hero - Together, let’s make a difference in Suicide Prevention for Montanans! All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Montana Chapter.

BENN BUSALACHHI DUO 7pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • No Cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4482 • www.oldsaloonmt. com Benn Busalacchi is a multi-talented musician and producer based in Bozeman, Montana, known for his versatility in style and genre. His music reflects the spirit of the American Northwest, weaving together -timelessly inspired arrangements with both classical and contemporary influences.

STAND UP COMEDY IN BIG SKY WITH HAYDEN KRISTAL, LIAM NELSON AND TY COLGATE 7:30-9:30pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • $28.52 • thebigskywaypoint.com Stand up comedy in Big Sky with headliners from Netflix, AGT, Sirius XM and more!

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

DIRTYSNATCHA LIVE 7:30-11:30pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $32.72 • covellitepresents.org DirtySnatcha brings explosive bass drops and high-energy dubstep for a wild, unforgettable night.

THE WAITING 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $15 • www.theatticmontana.com A Celebration of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

KING ROPES 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com The band is carving out a sound for itself that reflects modern life in The American West.

JODY & THE WOODFLOWERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.murrayblock. com Americana

ANNUAL MEXICAN DANCE 9pm • Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon, 14 W Madison Ave, West Yellowstone • (406) 646-4400 • wildwestpizza.com �� ¡A Bailar! Our Annual Mexican Dance is Almost Here! ��

WHIZ BANG! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy!

SUNDAY, MAY. 3

RESTAURANT WEEK Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from local sponsors!

RESTAURANT WEEK AT FIELDINGS 7am-9pm • Fielding’s • All Ages • (406) 551-7701 • www.fieldingsbozeman.com Come visit Fielding’s during Restaurant Week and indulge in something special! Enjoy curated prix fixe menus available all day-featuring a 2-course elevated lunch for $36 and a 3-course elevated dinner for $75. Reservations recommended!

BAVIK WEEK AT SHINE 11am-9pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer. com It’s Bavik Week at SHINE! Stop in for swag giveaways, pints, and a good time!

THE HAWKS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS MAMMA MIA! 2-4pm • Bozeman High School Auditorium • $20 General, $15 Student, $10 for 12 and under. • All Ages • 406.522.4855 • bsd7.revtrak.net Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, Mamma Mia tells the story of a young woman on the eve of her wedding who searches for the identity of her birth father and comes up with three possible suspects. This is a walk down the aisle you’ll never forget!

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

KGLT RECORD SWAP

May 2 - Strand Union

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 3-5:30pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well!

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.

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.

FERN SPORES 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 Washington-based folk-rock band “Fern Spores”.

MONDAY, MAY. 4

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.

BARK IN THE PARK BAND CONCERT 6-7pm • Jerry Askin Park • FREE • All Ages Get ready for a night of music that truly barks.

A HISTORY OF MONTANA IN 101 PLACES: WITH COAUTHOR KIRBY LAMBERT 6-7:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf. com Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Kirby Lambert, coauthor of the new book A History of Montana in 101 Places.

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.

TRANSFORMATION IMPROV EXPERIENCE 6-8pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative Studio • $397 (8 classes series) • 6179679002 • docs.google.com This class is where we stop living in our heads and start living in our bodies. An improv class that’s not just comedy… it’s about breaking out of survival mode, getting confident in your own skin, and learning how to think on your feet.

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.

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.

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, MAY. 5

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!

IDEALAB: CTRL+ALT+CREATE: TIC TAC TOE! 5-6:30pm • AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM • $25 per participant. • For creative kids in grades 4 to 8. • 406-582-1288 • acrmuseum. org Join us in the IdeaLab for some hands-on high-tech crafting using the principles of computing. This week, we’re coding everyone’s favorite game, Tic-Tac-Toe, on the Micro:Bit’s LED matrix. Deceptively simple!

SWING INTO SUMMER | YAA FAMILY NIGHT 5-8pm • Outta Bounds Golf • Ages 12+: $35; Under 12: $20; Ages 2 & under: Free • All Ages • 406-763-4727 • www.yaacamp.org An easy, fun night out for the whole family—golf, food, and connection.

CINCO DE MAYO 5-9pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-7702 • www.tuneupbarandlounge. com/events Join us for live music, festive drink specials featuring margaritas and palomas, and a lineup of crave-worthy tacos. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick cocktail or staying awhile, it’s the perfect spot to sip, snack, and enjoy the evening.

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.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS - DONNA ERICKSON 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 4065822417 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Donna Erickson discusses ranch life and examines its future through her connection to the landscape.

TO USE ONE’S VOICES: UNIQUE ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR MMIP WITH HALEY OMEASOO 6-7:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE; RSVP required • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Join Haley Omeasoo of Ohkomi Forensics to discover how the nation’s only dedicated Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) forensics lab “uses its voice” to provide critical investigative resources and justice for Indigenous communities.

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

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us 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.

JEFFREY MARTIN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $40 Advance • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide. com Folk and Americana

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!

WEDNESDAY,

MAY. 6

HOPE FLOATS FUNDRAISER 4-8pm • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1438 Dayspring Ave, Bozeman • (406) 312-6038 Montana Swim Academy is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Hope Floats Foundation. H.F. is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships and tuition assistance to children living in poverty. Wednesday, May 6 at Chipotle near Gallatin HS code REVJHD9.

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 DUSTIN TUCKER 5:30-8pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com As a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dustin Tucker’s music style can be described as a mix of rock riffage, soul/R&B, and groove-based pop/alternative music with catchy hooks, memorable melody, layered harmonies, and dynamic guitar builds and solos.

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

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

JACOB ROUNTREE 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us EVERY Wednesday for live music.

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!

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.

EXTENDING THE CHATBOT: GETTING STARTED WITH AI AGENTS 6:15-7:15pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $100 (discount available for nonprofit and public employees) • 16+ • 406.994.3062 • eu.courses.montana.edu Curious how to put AI to work as a collaborative partner? This two-part workshop introduces you to the world of AI agents in a practical, hands-on way.

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.

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.

HIPPIE SABOTAGE 7pm • The ELM • $55 -$77 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Hippie Sabotage for a live in concert performance.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ KRISTA PATRONICK 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 ($20 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Krista Patronick has been performing comedy throughout New England since 2023.

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, MAY. 7

BOZEMAN DOG POOP CLEANUP 4-6pm • Greater Bozeman Area - Various Trails • FREE • All Ages • (952) 715-2545 • www. gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/dogpoop26 Join us in cleaning our furry friends’ #2 across the Lower Gallatin Watershed before our favorite trails get busy and spring showers wash harmful nutrients into our rivers and streams. This event is hosted in partnership with Outside Kind and the Gallatin Watershed Council.

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY DEBATE - MT1 AND U.S. SENATE 4:30-9:45pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-3428 • gallatindemocrats.com Democrat Candidates Primary Debate for House of Representatives and Senate - The event will begin at 4:30 PM with a Meet ‘n Greet reception with the candidates. HofR Debate at 6 PM, Senate at 7:30. Mike Wheat moderates the live broadcast on YouTube.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK - MARJAN KAMALI 5-6pm • Online through Bozeman Public Library • FREE • Adults On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali.

EXES AND OHS BOOK CLUB 5pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Exes&Ohs is excited to host book club every Thursday in April! We will be covering Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling in preparation for her appearance at Bozeman Book Con this summer.

WHAT DINOSAURS CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN AVIAN REPRODUCTION SYSTEMS 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free for members; $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor. ticketapp.org Dr. Jason Hogan, a recent graduate of MSU’s Earth Science’s doctoral program, will present his dissertation work on Maniraptoran dinosaur nesting physiology.

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THE FOSSILS

May 8 - The Attic

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!

BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy.

CURTIS ROY MOORE 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, singer, songwriter & storyteller Curtis Roy Moore’s unique voice infuses, Americana, folk, country, and blues creating a unique experience full of stories from his life that will make you laugh and cry.

USCCA INTRO TO HANDGUNS 6-8pm • True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga • $25 • 18+ • 406-602-3849 • www.usconcealedcarry.com This lesson will introduce you to a wealth of information on different types of self-defense firearms including handguns, home defense shotguns, and the AR-15 platform.

WATERSHED WISE LANDSCAPING ACADEMY 6:15-7:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822266 • greengardensgroup.com The City of Bozeman has partnered with Green Gardens Group to offer homeowners a three day Watershed Wise Landscaping Academy this May! 3 days, 5 classes - come to one or all. Classes are free, registration is required.

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!

OPERA: TOSCA 7-10pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $55-95 • All Ages • (406)587-2889 • www.operamontana.org Passion and power collide as Giacomo Puccini’s TOSCA returns to Bozeman.

SAMMY BRUE 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 singer-songwriter Sammy Brue.

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA 7pm • The ELM • $35 - $65 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Unknown Mortal Orchestra for a live in concert performance.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com New and exciting improv shows

COLOURBLIND 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Indie Rock based in Bozeman

FRIDAY, MAY. 8

THE BOOMERANGS MUSIC TRIO (KATE BRYAN, MAT MAHAN & MIKE HELLAND) 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge (North 7th & Baxter Lane) • FREE • All Ages • 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). LISTEN www. KateBryanMusic.com/Boom

ARTISTS’ GALLERY SPRING ART WALK 5-8pm • Artists’ Gallery @ the Emerson Center for Arts • Come one come all! • 406-5872127 • www.artistsgallerybozeman.com Mother’s Day is around the corner... Check out the incredible art created by some of Bozeman’s most talented artists. We are open late on the 8th to celebrate Emerson Center’s birthday and to kick off a Spring Art Walk. Your support is appreciated.

CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for Celtic music! A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

HAWKERS MAKE HISTORY 6-10pm • Rialto Theatre, 10 West Main St, Bozeman • $50 per person • All Ages • www.bozemanhighhawkers.com Come to a fun evening fundraiser at the Rialto to support the Bozeman High School Speech and Debate team, put on by Friends of the BHS Hawkers. Full bar by Gute Laune, Food by Bodhi Farms, Entertainment by Last Best Comedy with a raffle and auction!

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.

OPERA: TOSCA 7-10pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $55-95 • All Ages • (406)587-2889 • www.operamontana.org Passion and power collide as Giacomo Puccini’s TOSCA returns to Bozeman.

BRENDAN NOLAN 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Brendan Nolan is a blues-influenced singer-songwriter playing six string and dobro slide

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

THE FOSSILS 8-11pm • The Attic, 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston • $10 • www.theatticmontana.com Authentic Hippie Music

2 WEEKS NOTICE (FARGO, ND COUNTRY BAND) 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Saddle up for a night of boot-stompin’ country with 2 Weeks Notice. Expect gritty vocals, twangy guitars, and a setlist full of honky-tonk spirit and modern country edge.

LOGAN LIEBERT AND THE LIGHT BLUE 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Rock, country, and folk

SHAKEDOWN COUNTY - SPRING CONCERT SERIES 9pm • Bridger Brewing Three Forks • $10 • 18+ High-energy country dance band

SATURDAY, MAY. 9

WATERSHED WISE LANDSCAPING ACADEMY 9-11:30am • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822266 • www.greengardensgroup.com The City of Bozeman has partnered with Green Gardens Group to offer homeowners a three day Watershed Wise Landscaping Academy this May! 3 days, 5 classes - come to one or all. Classes are free, registration is required.

GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW 10am-6pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • May 9 - $5May 10 - $3 (family day)Children under 12 free both days. • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Fun for the whole family. Featuring UV Fluorescent Tent, Kids Games, 27 Vendors, Raffle Items, Spectacular Display Cases, Silent Auctions, Food and lots of Rocks. Sponsored by The Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club.

JUNIOR CARPENTER MOTHER’S DAY WORKSHOP 11am-1pm

• Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware • FREE • 12 & under (with parental supervision) • 4065879366 • www.kenyonnoble.com Join us in celebrating the amazing women in our life and creating a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for Mother’s Day! We are excited to be hosting the annual Junior Carpenter Planter Workshop at ALL Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware locations.

MOMS VS. TEENS 2: SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT 11am-2pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • Teens • (406) 388-4346 • www.belgradelibrary.org Celebrate Mother’s Day with this laid-back Smash Bros. tournament, MC’d by local nerd Miss Rebecca.

406 FLEA MARKET 4-8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Hello! We’re 406 Flea, a local vintage market that hosts monthly flea markets in support of local vendors. While most of our vendors offer vintage clothing, we always reserve a few spots for local artists as well. Our mission at 406 Flea is to create a fun, community-centered event that celebrates sustainability, creativity, and of course, vintage finds.

ROCKIN BLUES REVIEW 4-10pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • www.armorymusichall. com Join us for a night of live blues at the Kimpton Armory. The evening kicks off with Dan Dubuque, followed by Ghost Town, Madrona Road, and Emma and the Ledge, with BlueLine headlining. Tickets are $20 and available on the Armory Music Hall website.

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 me 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.

OPERA: TOSCA 7-10pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $55-95 • All Ages • (406)587-2889 • www.operamontana.org Passion and power collide as Giacomo Puccini’s TOSCA returns to Bozeman.

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

COLE DECKER BAND 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Cole Decker, a singer-songwriter from Petal, Mississippi, brings a fresh and dynamic sound to the music scene. Cole will be accompanied by his band playing a blend of the raw authenticity of traditional country with the edgy grit of southern rock.

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

SUNDAY, MAY. 10

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA 10am-2pm • Sky Shed, 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman • All Ages • 406.551.7703 • www.skyshedbar.com/ events Spoil Mom this Mother’s Day with a luxurious High Tea experience! Indulge in a delightful array of savory bites, decadent sweets, premium teas, and sparkling festive bubbles. A perfect way to celebrate and make her day unforgettable.

GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW 10am-4pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • May 9 - $5May 10 - $3 (family day)Children under 12 free both days. • All Ages • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Fun for the whole family. Featuring UV Fluorescent Tent, Kids Games, 27 Vendors, Raffle Items, Spectacular Display Cases, Silent Auctions, Food and lots of Rocks. Sponsored by The Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club.

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 3-5:30pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

OPERA: TOSCA 3-6pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $55-95 • All Ages • (406)587-2889 • www.operamontana.org Passion and power collide as Giacomo Puccini’s TOSCA returns to Bozeman.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well!

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.

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.

WILLY ON THE WIRE 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 Bozeman-based blues rock group “Willy on the Wire”.

MONDAY,

MAY. 11

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.

MONTANA LABOR HISTORY PRESENTATION 5:30-7pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • www. facebook.com The Gallatin-Park Central Labor Council will be hosting Rich Aarstad, State Archivist for the Montana Historical Society, for a presentation about Montana’s fascinating labor history. Food provided!

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.

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.

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!

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FUNKY MOTO

15 - Tune Up Bar

TUESDAY, MAY. 12

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!

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.

IDEALAB: CTRL+ALT+CREATE: SPACE INVADERS! 5-6:30pm • $25 per participant. • For creative kids in grades 4 to 8. • 406-5821288 • acrmuseum.org Join us in the IdeaLab for some hands-on high-tech crafting using the principles of computing. This week, we’re coding another classic game, Space Invaders, on the Micro:Bit’s LED matrix. Take me to your leader!

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.

WATERSHED WISE LANDSCAPING ACADEMY 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065822266 • www.greengardensgroup.com The City of Bozeman has partnered with Green Gardens Group to offer homeowners a three day Watershed Wise Landscaping Academy this May! 3 days, 5 classes - come to one or all. Classes are free, registration is required.

BOOK RELEASE WITH LOCAL AUTHOR KELSEY K. SATHER 67pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • (406)5870166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join us as we welcome local author Kelsey K. Sather to celebrate the release of her new fantasy novel LIVES OF A SALVAGER, book two in her “Ancient Language of the Earth” series.

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

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us every Tuesday!

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR CLASSROOM’S SENSORY BIN EXPERIENCE 6-8pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $10 • 21+ • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp. org Discover ways to refresh your sensory bins, create taste-safe experiences, and engage young learners through meaningful, developmentally appropriate sensory play.

THE PATH OF BECOMING 6-8pm • Wild Wisdom Restorative, 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman • www.wildwisdommt.com The Moth Experience A Guided Journal and Intention Gathering

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.

NRWG WOODWORKING CLUB MEETING 6:30-8:30pm • Bozeman High Wood Shop • FREE • All Ages • NRWG.club Join the Northern Rockies Woodworking Guild, Bozeman’s Original Woodworking Club, for our monthly meeting and demonstration

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!

JOHN BUTLER WITH BAND 7pm • The ELM • $51 - $74 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome John Butler with Band 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.

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!

WEDNESDAY,

MAY. 13

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 BITTER ROOTS REVIVAL 5:308pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Bitter Roots Revival is a trio of multi-instrumentalist, with a family twist! They play covers from groups as diverse as The Beatles, Blind Melon, The Grateful Dead, and many others. With amazing musicianship and soaring vocals, you will love this band.

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

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

TYLER JOHN KRAEHLING 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Join us for live music. There will be food and drink specials, great views, and a fun time for all!

5K BREW RUN 6-8pm • Outlaw Brewing, 2876 N 27th, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 577-2403 • www.outlaw-brewing.com Community 5k runs at rotating craft breweries in Bozeman, MT. Every month from May - October, these runs are open to all, family-friendly, dog-friendly (on leash), and followed by raffle prizes at the end of every run.

GHM SPEAKER SERIES: BRENDA WAHLER 6pm • Gallatin History Museum, 317 W Main, Bozeman • (406) 522-8122 • www.gallatinhistorymuseum.org The Copper King in Gallatin County (or How Three Forks Almost Became a Smelter Town) An Evening with Brenda Wahler, Historian and Author

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.

SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES: A 30-YEAR QUEST TO SAVE SIBE-

RIAN TIGERS IN RUSSIA AND NORTHEAST CHINA 6:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library • FREE • All Ages • 6505801083 • www. gallatinscience.org Dr. Dale Miquelle, retired coordinator of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Tiger Program, will discuss his efforts to stabilize Siberian tiger populations and ecosystems in Russia and China.

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults (12+) • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to use the 3D printer in the Work Bench. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

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.

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.

BFS SCREENING: “BORDERLANDS JAGUAR” – Q&A FOLLOWS WITH NORTHERN JAGUAR PROJECT ASST. DIRECTOR -CHOLLA ROSE DUIR 7:30-9:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • PG • 406-585-5885 • www. bozemanflmsociety.org In the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest, a ghost returns. Through stunning cinematography and intimate storytelling, journey alongside Northern Jaguar staff as they follow this elusive cat as it quietly reclaims its place along the Border.

FUZZY B 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com One half of the Butte-based electro-funk duo “Desperate Electric,” Ben Morris has been playing music around Montana for over six years with a variety of bands.

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, MAY. 14

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.

EXES AND OHS BOOK CLUB 5pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Exes&Ohs is excited to host book club every Thursday in April! We will be covering Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling in preparation for her appearance at Bozeman Book Con this summer.

SHAKESPEARE–BERNSTEIN CONNECTION PRESENTATION 5:30-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • 406-585-9774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to The Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection, a free presentation with Music Director Norman Huynh and MSU Professor Dr. Gretchen Minton.

SHAKESPEARE–BERNSTEIN CONNECTION TALK 5:30-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)5870166 • www.countrybookshelf.com The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to The Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection, a free presentation with Music Director Norman Huynh and Montana State University Professor Dr. Gretchen Minton.

UNITED NIGHT OF GIVING 5:30-9:30pm • Hangar #6 • $150 • 21+ • 406-587-2194 • unitednightofgiving.org Fasten your seatbelts— United Night of Giving is ready for takeoff! Join us at Hangar #6 for a high-energy, cocktail-style night filled with great food, great company, and community impact.

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

BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy.

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.

TANTRIC PARTNERED YOGA 6:30-8pm • OH Hi, 115 W Kagy Blvd #Ste I, Bozeman • $44.52, $33.85 virtual Grab your partner and join us at Oh Hi for a session of yoga designed to spark intimacy and connection.

WOMEN’S FLY CASTING SOCIAL 6:30-8:30pm • Gallatin River Lodge, 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman • $55, $229 season pass • 21+ • (406) 388-0148 • www.grlodge.com Women’s fly casting socials: develop skills, play casting games, and connect. All levels. Wine pour included.

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! ELLA RAE COLE 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 Bozeman-based singer-songwriter Ella Rae Cole.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com New and exciting improv shows

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

LIGHTNING THEIF - PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL TEEN THEATRE

May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 - The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts

JACOB ROUNTREE BAND 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com “The first thing that struck me is Jacob Rountree‘s beautiful vocal timbre, a deep voice that manages to speak directly to the soul and heart of the listener and makes you believe the words of the lyrics.”

FRIDAY, MAY. 15

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.

COUNTY BOOKSHELF 18+ POETRY OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • County Bookshelf • FREE • 18+ Hello everyone! Please join the Bozeman Poetry Collective at County Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic! Bring your poems, music, art, stories or just yourself!

J.D. MAU 5-7pm • Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4064269400 • www.fieldandstreamlodgeco.com Enjoy an evening of live music with J.D. Mau!

COSMOS & COOKIES: A MEMBER-ONLY SERIES OF EVENTS

5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free for MOR Members • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Bring the whole family for an early evening treat of cookies and a special preview of the new planetarium show, Unseen Earth.

CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for Celtic music! A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

BRICE ASH 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Brice Ash crafts lyrical Americana songs full of honesty and grit.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT 6pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $25 at the Door $20 pre sale • 21+ • +14063338882 • www.wyrdmontana.com Just a bunch of girls casually taking over the stage… no big deal �� Girls Night Out!! Come for the vibes, stay because we’re actually killing it ��

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.

RYAN LITTLEEAGLE 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Ryan LittleEagle is an Indigenous singer-songwriter, musician, and storyteller whose music stands at the crossroads of Native American tradition and Country/Americana songwriting.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: RHAPSODY IN BLUE & WEST SIDE STORY 7:30-9:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony. org The Bozeman Symphony presents Sounds of America II: Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story, May 15–17 at the Willson Auditorium. The concerts feature Grammy Award–winning pianist Michelle Cann in a dynamic showcase of American masterworks.

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

TRENT BROOKS BAND 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt. com Trent Brooks and his rowdy band of outlaws roam between Montana and Texas, whipping up honky-tonk tales that make every boot scoot and every booty boogie. Their music can melt the coldest hearts and turn even the slickest city-slickers into cowpokes.

FRITZ ROAD 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com American Rock Band

FUNKY MOTO 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com We are a funk jazz band playing quality music for our audiences. Moto is a musical term that means fast energetic music. FunkyMoto strives to bring high energy and tight arrangements to the stage to keep the audience excited and entertained throughout their shows.

SATURDAY, MAY. 16

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 10-11am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Meet the incredible birds of prey that serve as ambassadors from the Montana Raptor Conservation Center.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION USED BOOK SALE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Donations appreciated! Most items $1-$3 • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation’s Used Book Sale

TAP INTO ENNIS 2-6pm • Lions Club Park Montana Craft Beer and Distilleries Festival

SPRING RENDEZVOUS 5-8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $30-$40 • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin. mt.gov Join us for this year’s Spring Rendezvous. We’ll be pouring only Montana-made craft beer, including some unique beers you typically won’t find in Bozeman. Admission includes a collectible glass plus all your beer samples - no beer tokens at this event. Come raise a glass with the brewers as we celebrate Montana craft beer.

WESTERN WALLFLOWER 6-8pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com The Mountain Folk Duo comprised of Rachael Cannon and Jerry Hudgens play beautiful harmonies that bring us together ��

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.

DOG BALL - A GALAXY FUR FUR AWAY 6-11pm • MSU SUB (Strand Union Building), 280 Strand Union, Bozeman • $175 • 21+ • 406-404-3070 • www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org/dog-ball/ Greetings Pet Lovers! Heart of the Valley is proud to announce the 41st Annual Dog Ball! Dog Ball is no ordinary dinner-auction, its pawsitively one of the best parties in town.

BRIAN KASSAY 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Brian Kassay is a live-looping multi-instrumentalist who seamlessly blends guitar, drums, keys, harmonica, xylophone, and violin to create a full and dynamic sound.

THE WOLF AND THE LAMB 7pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9 • Rated R • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Supernatural folk-horror thriller

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: RHAPSODY IN BLUE & WEST SIDE STORY 7:30-9:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony. org The Bozeman Symphony presents Sounds of America II: Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story, May 15–17 at the Willson Auditorium. The concerts feature Grammy Award–winning pianist Michelle Cann in a dynamic showcase of American masterworks.

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 7:30-10pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

KENNY FEIDLER 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Cowboy country

THE WILDFIRE 9-11pm • Tune Up Bar, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com With covers primarily in the pop, soul, and rock genres, you’ll find a band who will perform songs a typical DJ might play, but with the energy and excitement of a live band.

WHIZ BANG! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy!

SUNDAY, MAY. 17

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION USED BOOK SALE 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Donations appreciated! Most items $1-$3 • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org The Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation’s Used Book Sale

SPRING ART SERIES: PAINTED DALA HORSE WORKSHOP

1:30pm • Gallatin History Museum, 317 W Main, Bozeman • $15 for members, $20 for non-members • Ages 10+ • 4065228122 • gallatinhistorymuseum.org Join artist and GHM volunteer Pat Hamlin for her Spring Art Workshop series hosted at the museum! Instruction and materials included. Please call (406)522-8122 for more information.

FAIRY TEA FOR THE ARTS ~ FLUTTER AROUND THE WORLD 2-4pm • Sage Lodge, 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray • $70 adult, $40 ages 5-11 (4 and under FREE) • All Ages • 855.400.0505 • www. sagelodge.com A magical afternoon of Fairy themed tables of Fire, Air, Water & Earth, and featured Butterfly tables! Tickets here: www.yellowstoneinternationalartsfestival.org

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: RHAPSODY IN BLUE & WEST SIDE STORY 2:30-4:30pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30 on up • All Ages • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony. org The Bozeman Symphony presents Sounds of America II: Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story, May 15–17 at the Willson Auditorium. The concerts feature Grammy Award–winning pianist Michelle Cann in a dynamic showcase of American masterworks.

THE SHANE CENTER TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS THE LIGHTNING THIEF 3-5:30pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • $25 Adult, $19 Senior/Military/Student/Educator, $13 Youth • All Ages • (406) 222 -1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Presented by local students aged 13 to 18, THE LIGHTNING THIEF follows 16 year-old Percy Jackson as he journeys into the world of the Gods.

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well!

COMMUNITY NIGHT | COTTONWOOD DAY SCHOOL 4-10pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com 20% of sales from Benchmark and AC Lounge will be donated if you say you are here to support Cottonwood Day School.

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.

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.

BROTHER VENUS & COME BACK K 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 Bozeman-based rock groups “Brother Venus” and “Come Back K”.

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS 7pm • The ELM • $45 - $58 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome The California Honeydrops for a live in concert performance.

MONDAY, MAY. 18

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

LADIES WHO LEAD 6-8:30pm • kiln., 219 N 19th Ave, Bozeman • $39.19 • (406) 224-6222 • kiln.com Cultivating A Community Of Entrepreneurs

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.

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.

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, MAY. 19

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!

COMMUNITY NIGHT | BOZEMAN STEALERS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL 4-10pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www. marriott.com 20% of sales from Benchmark and AC Lounge will be donated if you say you are here to support Bozeman Stealers Fastpitch softball.

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.

EXTREME HISTORY - IN SEARCH OF SAMMY WILLIAMS 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Discover Sammy Williams, a Manhattan resident, who was biologically female but known in the area as male. An Extreme History Project presentation.

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BONE THUGS AND HARMONY May 23 - Armory Ballroom SOLD OUT

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

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us 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!

MSU AFTER HOURS: PHOTOS TO FILM 6:15-8:15pm • Norm Asbjornson Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman • $25 • 16+

Do you have hundreds of pictures on your phone but aren’t sure what to do with them? Learn how to turn your photos into a mini movie in this hands-on MSU After Hours workshop.

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!

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 20

WINE + CHOCOLATE PAIRING WITH FRONT PORCH CHOCOLATE 4-9pm • Mountains Walking Brewery, 422 North Plum, Bozeman • $32 • 21+ • 4066020609 • frontporchchocolate.com An easygoing evening celebrating the art of wine and chocolate. Enjoy a curated pairing flight from Front Porch Chocolate (Livingston, MT) and Sage Rat Wine (Yakima, WA). Hosted at Mountains Walking Brewery (yes they serve wine!) No tickets required.

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.

BEAR AWARE 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE; RSVP Required • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Join us for a presentation with Fish Wildlife and Parks on bear awareness and safety, covering bear ecology, identifying signs of bears, and managing attractants to prevent conflicts.

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.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS: SEAN GERRITY 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library Community Room • FREE • Adult • 4065822436 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Discover the story and effort of restoring the American Prairie in Montana. Sean Gerrity will discuss his recent book, Wild on Purpose: The American Prairie Story and the Art of Thinking Bigger and experiences with American Prairie.

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

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

MATHIAS 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Join us EVERY Wednesday for live music.

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.

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults (12+) • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

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.

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.

IN CONVERSATION: THE REPUBLIC OF KNOWLEDGE WITH MELISSA RAGAIN AND CRYSTAL ALEGRIA 7pm • Tinworks at Rialto • $12 • All Ages • www.tinworksart.org Join Crystal Alegria, Director of the Extreme History Project, and curator and historian Dr. Melissa Ragain for a conversation tracing two chapters of Montana history.

TUSK- THE ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE 7:30-9pm • The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman • Tickets start at $43 • All Ages • 7024935183 • www.eventbrite.com Get ready to rock out like never before with TUSK - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss! TUSK is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just great music!

WAYNE HANCOCK 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $60 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide. com Since his debut, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing–that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band.

THE OFFERING 8pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Intoxicating Comedy

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, MAY. 21

EXES AND OHS BOOK CLUB 5pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Exes&Ohs is excited to host book club every Thursday in April! We will be covering Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling in preparation for her appearance at Bozeman Book Con this summer.

MUSICAL DUO: THE REAL NATIVE SOUL 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Free for members; $5/non-member • All Ages • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp. org Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Real Native Soul blends live music with powerful storytelling in our first-ever musical lecture.

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

BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy.

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!

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

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com New and exciting improv shows

FRIDAY, MAY. 22

MOR’S LIVING HISTORY FARM OPENS FOR THE SEASON 11am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included w/ membership/admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Step back in time and experience the captivating world of a Montana homestead from 1890 to 1910 at Museum of the Rockies’ Living History Farm.

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.

CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for Celtic music! A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

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.

STEVEN STEPHEN 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks The band draws from a wide spectrum of styles—alternative, folk, Americana, punk, grunge, and rock—anchored by distorted guitars, dynamic rhythms, and a loud, groovy bass line. Their sound is as eclectic as their story.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ SHAFI HOSSAIN 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com In 2021, Shafi was named one of New York’s Funniest Stand Up by the New York Comedy Festival.

GOOCHSLAM W/ ICARUS, & VANITY 7pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $10 • All Ages • 4068393908 • www. instagram.com Rock show down, a sexy lineup you crave.

THE MARTIAN 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com Experience this epic journey on the BIG SCREEN and celebrate the power of human determination in one of the most beloved space adventures of our time.

BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Blake Brightman Band rides in hot with a fearless outlaw country spirit, blending grit-heavy country rock, sharp songwriting, and a take-no-prisoners stage presence.

RIPARIA 9-11pm • Grey Dog Bar, 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • (406) 404-1014 • www.thegreydogbar.com Riparia is an indie/alternative rock band rooted in Bozeman

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ SHAFI HOSSAIN 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com In 2021, Shafi was named one of New York’s Funniest Stand Up by the New York Comedy Festival.

SATURDAY, MAY. 23

BONE THUGS N HARMONY MEET AND GREET 4:30-6:30pm • Bloom Montana - Downtown Bozeman • FREE • 21+ • 4062193442 • bloommt.com Meet Krayzie Bone and Drado (of Mo Thugs) at our FREE in-store event before the artists perform at the Armory hotel.

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.

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY 7pm • Armory Music Hall, 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman • 18+ • www.armorymusichall.com Summit Sound Productions & Deco Music Group presents an iconic evening with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony!

WWW.TWANG BAND 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana • $15 per person • 4062222255 • www.musicranchmontana.net Enjoy an evening of music by the www.twang band in Paradise Valley. There is a grill available to purchase food and sodas.

BITTERBRUSH 7:30pm • The Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St., Bozeman • $9 • (406) 585-5885 • www.theellentheatre.com This sweeping and meditative documentary follows two women, Hollyn Patterson and Colie Moline, as they spend a season herding cattle in the rugged mountains of Idaho.

DOC’S SALOON GHOST HUNT 8-11pm • Doc’s saloon • $20 • 21+ • 4065808855 • www.facebook.com Come, enjoy a spooky evening in this historical bar. This is a 21+ event with drinks, ghost investigations, learning about ghost, hunting equipment, and history.

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

WHIZ BANG! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy!

SUNDAY, MAY. 24

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well!

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.

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.

JOHN ROBERTS Y PAN BLANCO 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 Cuban salsa group “John Roberts y Pan Blanco”.

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MONDAY, MAY. 25

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

CLAYPOOL GOLD 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $51$122 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Claypool Gold featuring Primus, Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade & The Claypool Lennon Delirium for a live concert performance.

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.

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, MAY. 26

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!

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.

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.

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

OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • 4065772383 • valhallabozeman.com Come share music, poetry or whatever you like with us 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.

HAYDEN REDWINE 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $30 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide. com Redwine effortlessly combines the Country, Alternative Country and Western genres together for a memorable sound all of his own.

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!

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 27

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.

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

DRINK AND DRAW 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

AMY FERGUSON 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • www.marriott.com Join us EVERY Wednesday for live music.

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.

INTRO TO COMPUTERIZED SEWING 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how the Janome MC6650 Computerized Sewing Machine works and how you can use it in the Work Bench.

Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

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.

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.

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY: “THE CHRISTOPHERS” 7:30-9:15pm • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R (language) • 406-585-5885 • www.bozemanflmsociety.org The estranged children of a once-famous artist (Ian McKellen) enlist a young painter and sometime-forger to complete some unfinished, long-abandoned canvases buried deep in his home studio so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies. Rated R. 1h 40m.

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,

MAY. 28

EXES AND OHS BOOK CLUB 5pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Exes&Ohs is excited to host book club every Thursday in April! We will be covering Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling in preparation for her appearance at Bozeman Book Con this summer.

RIDING FOR RESILIENCE 5:30-9:30pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks • $200 Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting Upper Canyon Outreach and the life changing work happening on our ranch in Southwest Montana.

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

BLUEGRASS JAM 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, sing or just enjoy.

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!

HILLARY ROSNER IN CONVERSATION WITH JOSEPH O’CONNOR 7-8:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com We are excited to welcome Hillary Rosner, author of ROAM: WILD ANIMALS AND THE RACE TO REPAIR OUR FRACTURED WORLD.

ABT STUDIO COMPANY IN CONNECTIONS 2026 7-9pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $35-$90 • 406582-8702 • www.montanaballet.org MBC continues its long-standing tradition of bringing excellence in the arts to Southwest Montana. Don’t miss the exceptional professional artistry and technique of ABT Studio Company in Connections 2026, bringing the best in dance to Bozeman.

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

MATHIAS 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 local acoustic rock artist “Mathias”.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS | WITH AARON GOLAY 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 ADVANCE - $55 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Blues and Southern Rock

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT! 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • 4062193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com New and exciting improv shows

MARGO CILKER 8pm • Live From the Divide, 106 N 2nd St, Livingston • $40 • All Ages • (406) 624-3321 • livefromthedivide.com A clear-eyed troubadour

FRIDAY, MAY. 29

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.

SWITCH-IT-UP FRIDAYS (TEENS) 4-6pm • Belgrade Community Library, 106 N Broadway, Belgrade • Teens • (406) 388-4346 • www. belgradelibrary.org Relax with some video games and snacks at the Library! Bring your own Nintendo Switch or play on our system. For grades 6 - 12. No sign-up necessary.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY MONTANA’S FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 4-8:30pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Get ready for a night of great food, community fun, and support for a great cause!

CELTIC MUSIC LIVE 6-8pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Join us for Celtic music! A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

BEADING OUR STORIES: BEADING TRADITIONS OF MONTANA TRIBES WORKSHOP 6-8pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $30 member/$35 non-member • Age 16+ • 4069942251 • mor.ticketapp.org Learn the ancient art of beadwork and craft your own pair of earrings in a workshop that connects timeless tradition with modern skill. For those age 16+ only.

STEEP MOUNTAIN POETRY OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Steep Mountain Teahouse • FREE • All Ages Join us again at Steep Mountain Teahouse for our May open Mic! This is an all ages open mic so please leave your Fbombs at home. All art forms are welcome, bring your poems, comedy, music, tight 5 or a cool rock. Can’t wait to see you there!

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.

NORTH FORK CROSSING 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com New-age bluegrass

COLLIN MORLOCK 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Collin Morlock is a singer-songwriter who chisels cinematic Western ballads out of the dusty bedrock of American Roots music.

OPENING NIGHT 7pm • Gallatin Speedway, 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade • (406) 388-9666 • www.gallatinspeedway.com Season Opener

IMCA Sport Compact, WISSOTA Street Stock, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Modifieds

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ JACKIE KASHIAN 7pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Jackie can often be seen on club stages throughout the U.S., or on her two popular podcasts: The Jackie & Laurie Show (Maximum Fun) and The Dork Forest.

LONGHORN 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $10 • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Helena’s own Longhorn is stampeding into The Jump with a powerhouse blend of country grit and unstoppable good-time energy. These Montana boys bring the kind of boot-stompin’ groove that turns any room into a Friday-night rodeo. Saddle up and join us.

FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP W/ JACKIE KASHIAN 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $24 ($30 at the door) • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy. com Jackie can often be seen on club stages throughout the U.S., or on her two popular podcasts: The Jackie & Laurie Show (Maximum Fun) and The Dork Forest.

SATURDAY, MAY. 30

2026 HEADWATERS LAGER FESTIVAL 4-8pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $30 • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Montana’s Premier Lager Celebration

MISS MONTANA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 5-8pm • The Mother Lode Theater • All Ages • buttearts.org Please join us for the annual Miss Montana Scholarship Pageant. We will be crowning a new Miss Montana and Miss Montana’s Teen, while celebrating our country’s 250th semiquincentennial. Purchase tickets on the Mother Lode website.

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.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

UMPHREY’S MCGEE

June 4, 5, & 6 - Pine Creek Lodge

DOGS IN A PILE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADVANCE - $35 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the band presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.

BALLROOM DANCE BOZEMAN’S SEASON FINALE DANCE 710pm • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • $20 per person (or Season Pass) • www.ballroomdancebozeman.org Embrace summer at Ballroom Dance Bozeman’s Season Finale Dance! Singles/couples welcome. You don’t have to be an expert dancer. Attire is dressy casual + clean dance shoes (not the ones you wore outside) to protect the floor. Bring all your friends!

PATRICK B RAY 7-10pm • Sacajawea Hotel, 5 N Main St, Three Forks Texas country singer-songwriter

BITCHFLOWER W/ ICARUS 7pm • $5 • All Ages • 4068393908 • www.instagram.com Don’t miss Bitchflower coming to town from Fort Collins, Icarus opens the show at Rick’s Ranch!! DM for address and parking info, and bring $5!

LIVE AT THE BLAKE PAVILION: WYLIE & THE WILD WEST 7:3010pm • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts • Early Bird (until April 30): $25, Regular: $30, At the door: $35 • All Ages • (406) 222 - 1420 • www.theshanecenter.org Wylie & the Wild West have been performing their run-away horse style cowboy/folk/swing/ yodeling to the world since 1989, and they are back in the Blake Pavilion!

FOR THE PEOPLE PRESENTS: CODD DUBZ 7:30pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $17.85 • 21+ Were back with a massive riddim headliner! Shoutout Lionheart for helping make this happen! Get ready for a night full of pk SOUND and Riddim!

WHIZ BANG! 9pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 219-3933 • lastbestcomedy.com Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy!

SUNDAY, MAY. 31

BOARD GAME DAY 3-9pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Bring in a game and every player gets a free 4oz pour!

CELTIC MUSIC JAM 3:30-5:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman Come play, listen or dance to classic Celtic tunes! Happy hour food and drinks as well!

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.

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.

FOX & BONES 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 folk duo “Fox & Bones”.

RED SHAHAN 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Country

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 awesome games at local venues that everyone can enjoy.

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 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.

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).

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.

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!

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 3

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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! Featuring the Bozeman-based folk artist Tyler John Kraehling.

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 & SONS + SIERRA FERRELL 8pm • Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman • $60.99+ • (406) 994-4221 • www. msubobcats.com Mumford & Sons Return to Montana

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!

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

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.