PM, at 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. Call 549-8703. Visit tenspoon.com. Clinical herbalist Britta Bloedorn hosts a short evening herb walk, where you’ll learn about common medicinal plants in Greenough Park. 6-8:15 PM. $25. Contact 830-0949 or email britta.bloedorn@gmail.com to register. The Miracle of America Museum celebrates Flag Day early with a presentation on the flag’s history and explanation of etiquette by Marine Sgt. Chuck Lewis, who walked across America for wounded veterans. 36094 Memory Lane in Polson. 6:30 PM. Free.
June 12–June 19, 2014
Laura Pritchett reads from her novel about family strife and vengeance, Stars Go Blue, at Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 7 PM. It’ll be a sight for sore eyes when singer-songwriter Joe Purdy plays the Top Hat, along with Brian Wright. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $20/$17 in advance. Check out tophatlounge.com. It ain’t the wallflower who gets to take home the cutie, so get out there on the floor for the Country Two-Step dance class with Cathy Clark of NW Country Swing. Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. Due to popularity, there are now two levels: beginning two-step from 6:45 to 7:30, intermediate two-step from 7:45 to 8:30. Live band starting at 9. Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place, plus specials on beer. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, talented folks may titillate your eardrums. 9 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up. And lo, June 12 is the last Open Mic, since renovations are on the horizon. photo courtesy of Amy Donovan
The drummer can barely contain his excitement. The Magpies play a tour kickoff show along with VTO at Le Petit, 129 S. Fourth St, Fri., June 13. 8-10 PM sharp. Free, but donations for gas money appreciated.
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Release some stress during t’ai chi classes at 10 AM at The Open Way Center, 702 Brooks St. $10 drop-in class. Visit openway.org.
Haters are just gonna have to deal, ‘cause rapper Jess J Jones does his Get Money, Stop Hatin’ tour thang at the Palace. 10 PM. $12/$10 in advance. $15 for ages 18-20.
Undo that keyboard hunchback with Lunch Re-Boot Yoga, a gentle practice with Mary Hanson. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Noon-1 PM. $40 for six classes/$9 drop-in.
The international annual Morning Sojourn dance/meditation event runs weekday mornings June 10-13 and 16-20, from 7:15-8:15 AM. Find your nearest location at themorningsojourn.com/program. $140 includes a printed event-specfic Sojournal, or $120 for online copy.
Flex your head and pick up a skateboard, skiing, bike or equestrian helmet for $8-$23 each, plus $5 bike lights at the St. Patrick Trauma Services sale, at the Old Western Montana Clinic Building, 515 W. Front St. Noon-3 PM. The Thursday Young Artists After School Program gets the chilluns involved with all
Hone your performance skills at the Broadway Inn’s open mic night, with Big Sky Pool Party in the Cabana starting at 5 PM, singing and prizes at 9 PM. Includes $3 Big Sky beer special. 1609 W. Broadway St. No cover.
manner of art history and media. ZACC. 2:15-5 PM. $12/$10 for members. Ages 6-11. Call 549-7555 to learn more. The program takes a break for the summer after June 12.
Come in like a wrecking ball when the Badlander hosts the new TNT dance party, featuring hot Top 40 trax and a rotating cast of DJs. $2 well drinks from 9 PM to midnight. No cover.
Soon-to-be mommas can feel empowered, relaxed and nurtured during a prenatal yoga class, this and every Thu. at the Open Way Center, 702 Brooks Ave., at 4 PM. $11/$10 with card. Drop-ins welcome. Call 360-1521.
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nightlife Taste la dolce vita when Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery hosts its wine tasting room, which runs Thu-Sat from 4–9 PM, with last call at 8:30
The Zombie Vignettes are a staged reading of short plays by Nick Pavelich for your lucky Friday the 13th pleasure. Palace. 7:30 PM. No cover, all ages. “Viewer discretion is advised.” Hot Springs Homesteader Days gets off to an auspicious start with arts and crafts shows,
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