Bozeman Magazine JUNE 2025

SOCIAL

JOJO

CURRENT

LIVING

OF THE WESTERN CAFE - JULIE GANDULLA

OPEN LETTER FROM ARTS - MONTANA ART DIRECTORS

GALLATIN COUNTEY DUDE RANCHING - RACHEL PHILLIPS

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SUMMER STARTS HERE

There’s a certain kind of energy that returns to Bozeman this time of year—not all at once, but gradually, like the way a summer storm gathers over the Bridgers. First, it’s a whisper of wind. Then clouds roll in, heavy with the promise of something about to begin. You feel it before you see it. The air shifts. The rhythm of things changes. And suddenly, there’s motion.

That’s what June feels like to me. A brewing. A buzz. Not of chaos, but of connection.

Because June isn’t just the start of summer. It’s the start of us—together again.

Behind the scenes, there’s a quiet storm of effort making all of our beloved summer activities and events possible. Volunteers, organizers, musicians, servers, small business owners—folks who pour themselves into these warmer months so that we all have something to show up for. Whether it’s a local festival, a late-night food truck, or a clear road to Hyalite, it’s the work of many hands and hearts.

We see this storm of effort manifest in the summer calendar: the Museum of the Rockies launching new exhibits that turn curiosity into wonder, the Bozeman Symphony filling the valley with sound that stirs the soul, and more than one Historic Walking Tour bringing stories of the past to life on our streets.

Live music rolls in with the breeze—The Jump and Music in the Mountains offer open-air soundtracks to our long evenings, while rooftop vibes at The Armory remind us just how good it feels to gather under the Big Sky.

Even the local mainstays are part of this seasonal shift. Kenyon Noble hosts workshops and plant sales that connect us to the dirt under our feet, while the City of Bozeman’s Water Wise program keeps us more mindful of the shared resources that sustain this place we love.

As for us at Bozeman Magazine, we’re here to help you find it all—every concert, every community moment, every local voice worth hearing. That’s the joy of putting all things local in one place, so you never miss what matters.

So here’s your invitation: say yes this summer. Yes, to the event you’ve never been to. Yes to supporting a local artist. Yes to letting a conversation linger on a bench downtown. Yes to being part of this beautiful, buzzing storm.

Because June isn’t just the start of summer. It’s the start of us—together again. M

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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.

JESSICA CAIROLI - LIVING LOCAL

Jessica Cairoli is a Gallatin Valley native who loves all things Bozeman, and writing. She is completing her freshman year at Montana State University.

STEVE McGANN - RECREATION

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

CRYSTAL ALEGRIA - HISTORY

Crystal Alegria is the Director of The Extreme History Project.

BRIAN RIPPLE - PUBLISHER

Brian enjoys camping with friends and family, and running sound for live events and bands. He’s an artist, dog lover, and music editor of this magazine.

SYDNEY JONES - BAR BEAT

As a native Montanan, Sydney enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog Mae. She is an aspiring writer with a love of art, animals, and adventure.

TIM FORD - REAL ESTATE

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

JULIA YANKER - REC + HEALTH

CYNTHIA LOGAN - COPY EDITOR

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

Julia Yanker is a somatic life coach who specializes in working with adventure trauma and relationships.

KEVIN BRUSTUEN - SCREEN & STAGE

Kevin Brustuen lives in Bozeman and can be contacted at kbrustuen@hotmail.com. He is an avid theater-goer.

MARY CORELLI - LIVING LOCAL

Mary Corelli is a mental health therapist, mindfulness teacher, writer, and mother. Follow her Substack: Are We Stellar Beings?

KATHLEEN JOHNS - MT MUSIC

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.

RACHEL PHILLIPS - HISTORY

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

KATIE THOMAS - DINING

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

KEN WALCHECK - RECREATION

Ken Walcheck is a Bozeman resident, and a retired Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Information Wildlife Biologist.

MODERN-DAY LAND WATER RIGHTS DISPUTE UNFOLDS ON MONTANA’S HISTORIC RANCHLAND

Lyndsey Medsker

In a scene reminiscent of the hit TV show Yellowstone, a modern land battle is brewing in the small town of Clyde Park, Montana (pop. 332).

A developer is pushing forward with plans to build an ultra-exclusive private golf club on a historic ranch, stirring up controversy and raising concerns about water rights among local ranchers and landowners.

Recent developments reveal that the construction of the golf course greens is well underway, and pipelines have been dug out and installed to divert water for irrigation. This aggressive move not only disregards historic water usage but ignores the legal water rights of surrounding landowners.

This unfolding saga raises crucial questions about land rights, water conservation, and the ongoing conflict between development and preservation in Montana’s treasured landscapes. It’s a story with deep roots in the area’s cultural and agricultural history, and it highlights the growing tension between preserving heritage and catering to luxury real estate interests.

As John Dutton’s Yellowstone said in his inaugural speech as governor, “The question we all have to answer, the one that I will look to every day is, what will Montana look like in one hundred years? Much of that is dictated by the way the world sees us today. Right now, we are seen as the rich man’s plaything. We are New York’s novelty and California’s toy… What’s Montana’s most valuable resource? The answer is actually pretty simple. It’s you, the farmers and ranchers who live with the land, not on it. Protecting you now is how Montana still looks like Montana when none of us here tonight are here to see it.”

On Friday, May 16, 2025, representatives from Crazy Mountain Ranch (CMR) and Lone Mountain Land Company met

with landowners in Clyde Park, Montana, to announce their plans to irrigate a newly constructed golf course—despite lacking the legally approved water rights to do so.

Not only has the irrigation infrastructure already been built, but representatives confirmed they started watering the turf last year and are already operating illegally this year. According to the CMR’s own estimate, the golf course requires 2,700 gallons per minute to irrigate.

With 17 minutes remaining in the meeting, CMR attorney Peter Scott said; “They’re planning to irrigate until someone forces them not to.”

To date, neither the water commissioner, the DNRC, nor the water court has intervened. Deb Stephenson, representing Crazy Mountain Ranch, said they plan to file at the DNRC this May but won’t have approval for 2025. Stephenson is Founder and Managing Director of DMS Natural Resources.

With just over a minute remaining in the meeting, a tense exchange between the two CMR representatives and various landowners began.

“Why isn’t the water court taking over?”

“The water court doesn’t deal with change applications. They only handle adjudication of rights. Separate jobs,” said Peter Scott, attorney for Crazy Mountain Ranch.

“I think the water court needs to know what the hell is going on.”

“They’re available if you want to contact them,” Scott replied. “They’re going to tell you to contact the DNRC.”

“You guys are so full of it. You’re going to change the whole damn outfit, and I don’t like it.”

“Did you irrigate the golf course last year?”

“Yes,” Stephenson and Scott admitted.

“You didn’t have the water rights or the permission to do it?”

“Correct,” said Stephenson.

“But you did it anyway?”

“Yes,” Stephenson confirmed.

“You know what you did last year—and you got away with it.”

“We already went through one season, and you just did it.”

“We’re trying to avoid conflict,” Scott said. “But as I said at the beginning, the ranch has to figure out how to keep that turf alive.” He added. “They’re going to put water on the golf course. And then you are going to have to decide whether we spend the summer arguing in court over how much water is being used or released. The preference we have is status quo…they have to keep that investment [turf] alive.”

At the 0:57:53 remaining mark the exchange continues:

“If this goes through, will it be complete in time to use for the 2025 season?”

“No,” said Stephenson.

“So what are you going to do in ’25?” They are planning to irrigate the golf course this year and we are hoping to operate as if the changes are approved,” said Stephenson.

“You are going to do it illegally then?”

“Let’s just confront that. The plan is to irrigate the golf course,” emphasized Scott.

At the -0:48:33 remaining mark:

“Ultimately, you guys need to decide which part of your fields you are going to put limited water on,” Scott stated. “All we’re missing right now, as you’ve all zoned in on is an approval from the DNRC to irrigate the golf course. I don’t expect any sympathy, but they have millions of dollars invested [in turf] and they don’t plan to just sit back and let it die.”

Again the plans were reiterated with -0:26:49 remaining:

“In 2025, we’re not going to have approval for the golf course. And the intent is to irrigate the golf course, so that gives you a couple of choices. You can run straight to the court. You can run straight to DNRC. Or, hopefully, we can operate under the status quo,” said Scott.

With -0:22:35 left, they were asked:

“Have you started to irrigate the course this season?”

“Yes. The greens.”

“That means you are operating illegally.”

“The sod showed up so we are stuck in this position. Do we let it die and waste the investment, or do we make a deal and keep going?” Scott asked.

The meeting confirmed what many feared: the irrigation of the golf course is moving forward again this season without having the legal water rights to do so. For downstream water users, this could mean immediate reduced access to early-season water and a summer of uncertainty. Q

Lyndsey Medsker is a communicator with more than two decades of experience in issues management, public affairs, and digital media.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

JULY 2021: Historic Marlboro Ranch Purchased by Lone Mountain Land Co., a subsidiary of a private-equity firm that also owns other resorts in Montana.

NOV 2023: Details for golf course start to become public.

WINTER 2024: Local landowners were informed of proposed changes to water rights being pursued by Crazy Mountain Golf Course to irrigate the golf course.

SPRING 2024: Local landowners with impacted water rights file appeals to oppose changes.

MAY 2024: Crazy Mountain Ranch developers host community meeting to address landowner questions.

AUGUST 2024: Local landowners were made aware that Crazy Mountain golf course developers have moved forward with diversion of water and irrigation.

SEPTEMBER 2024: Photo and video evidence shows water being diverted, and golf course irrigation has begun, ignoring water rights of local ranchers and landowners.

OCTOBER 2024: New Yorker Coverage: A group of billionaires is maneuvering to secure acres of prime public land in Montana for personal use. Can anyone stop them? (Unrelated to water rights issue, but centers on CMR.)

MAY 2025: CMR developers hold a meeting with landowners in Clyde Park to announce plans to irrigate the golf course illegally again in the 2025 season.

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.

MIMI MATSUDA COVER SHOT

Mimi Matsuda is a full-time artist living in Bozeman, Montana.

Ever since childhood she has drawn animals and has been surrounded by them. She had pet chickens, rats, birds, and fish as a kid, and studied biology in school. She grew up exploring for salamanders, fishing for trout, and watching birds and mammals in the evergreen forests of Oregon.

After graduating from college with a degree in biology, she worked her dream job in the National Parks, as a National Park Ranger Naturalist for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

Using her artwork to connect people with the natural environment led her to a new career as a full-time artist. Today she paints to encourage people to emotionally connect with nature, sometimes through sheer beauty, sometimes through humor. She hopes these connections will lead to preservation and protection of wild lands and animals.

Mimi works in soft pastels, acrylics, oils, watercolors, and colored pencil; she enjoys the challenges of the variety of media.

See more of her art at www.MimiMatsudaArt. com or on social media at mimi.matsuda.art on Instagram and Mimi Matsuda Art on Facebook.

IT WILL ALWAYS BE THAT WAY IT WILL ALWAYS BE THAT WAY

What’s the name of that place again?

There’s a very fun, unique little venue hidden in what was once the original pea cannery in, naturally, Bozeman’s Cannery district. It boasts an unusual menu of small plates and cocktails, and its distinctive décor alone – late sixties/early seventies – makes it unlike any other place in town. But it’s the name, It Will Always Be That Way, that stands out the most.

Feeling a bit like I’d fallen into the set of Laugh-In or the Monkees TV series (or an Austin Powers movie, if you’re young and have no idea what those shows are), I recently sat down with owner Chris Burgard, who also owns Devil’s Toboggan. Amongst the vintage TV trays, lunch boxes, lava lamps, beige and orange chairs and light fixtures, I enjoyed learning more about how this groovy night spot was established.

KATIE THOMAS: Tell us about the name.

CHRIS BURGARD: I’m a big fan of names that really make little or no sense to the public, because that keeps them talking. When they can’t remember it, they ask their friends, what’s the name of that bar again? I’d rather they get it wrong or not be able to remem-

ber, because they’re going to talk to people to try to figure it out. We’ve kind of shortened it to That Way Bar internally, because It Will Always Be That Way is kind of lengthy. Some customers call it that too; folks tend to abbreviate.

KT: How was IWABTW conceptualized?

CB: After opening Devil’s Toboggan, I also had this space, and I wanted to do something entirely different in terms of vibe. So we went for kind of a late sixties, early seventies, sexy hippie vibe, mixed with your grandma’s basement… or your mom’s; depends on how old you are.

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

CB: Well, I want them to have fun. You can go anywhere to eat or drink, so I want them to remember us. Come in, have something to eat, something to drink, and have a good time. For us it’s not just what we do, it’s also how we make people feel. So we try to keep it professional, consistent, mature – but that doesn’t mean we can’t also be fun and exciting.

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

CB: Well, to be clear, we are a bar with food. So our food is somewhat limited, and it’s partly because our kitchen is tiny. But hopefully, our menu is slightly unpredictable. We have a banana split. We have a grilled cheese with tomato soup. We have pigs in a blanket, made with Little Smokies and spam – that’s right out of the seventies. We think the whimsical, relatively small menu is just fun and easy.

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

CB: I would say the bruschetta; either that or the grilled cheese. It’s the most prominent item on the menu, but it’s also the biggest seller. And none of our food is deep-fried, by the way. We don’t even have a deep fryer, and bar food generally is always fried food.

KT: Do you personally have a favorite menu item?

CB: I love the bruschetta, too. And, the pigs continued on next page

Katie Lineberger Thomas

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in the blanket. I mean, I ate stuff like that as a kid.

KT: What do you enjoy most about being part of the Bozeman community?

CB: You know, my dad taught us that you pick a town, you dig your heels in, and you establish a family name and a reputation. So that’s what I did; that’s what I was taught. My family moved here from North Dakota in mid-April in 1965. And so we respect our community and our neighbors and our family name, and that means something to us. We love Bozeman. It’s a wonderful place. It’s going to continue to grow; it’s going to have its challenges. But it’s still a great place to own and operate businesses, because it’s a vibrant community.

KT: Do you have any special events coming up?

CB: On Tuesday nights we do trivia, and that is huge. It’s a sellout every Tuesday generally; people reserve tables for it. It goes from 6 p.m. to 9:30 or so. We give away prizes; it’s geared to all age groups and it’s a lot of fun. And then on Wednesday we have music bingo, which is pretty much what it sounds like – we have someone play little clips of

songs, you get a bingo card, you stamp it when it’s got the names of the songs – and that music can run anywhere from the sixties to current-day stuff.

CB: What’s the best way for people to follow your events?

AS: Instagram’s the best way. We don’t really advertise; it’s mostly just been word-ofmouth. If people love something, they tell their friends, and then they come back.

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

CB: We have eight seats of patio seating out front, weather permitting. Kids are welcome here. And we have a board and bottle special: $30 gets you any bottle of wine and one bruschetta board, the retail value of which is upwards of $65. That runs Sunday through Tuesday, 6 to 10 p.m. Mainly, I want folks to know that we pride ourselves on being very consistent, we treat our guests with respect, and it’s a safe, comfortable environment.

Burgard is right about that – not only is it comfortable and consistent, but IWABTW is a nice contrast to the Main Street bar scene: your ears won’t fall off from the noise

level, and there will be no brawling or lastnight’s mess from someone’s overserved tummy. For locals, it’s an extra kick knowing that the land on which this funky place sits was once thought of as the pretty grungy side of the tracks. But no more – today you can enjoy an elevated atmosphere with amazing cocktails here off of Oak Street. And, it’s so homey inside that you’ll swear there’s a foosball table and spin-the-bottle happening in the next room. Grandma’s basement has never been so entertaining. K

Katie Lineberger Thomas spent six years reviewing restaurants for Explore Big Sky, and her work has been published in Edible Bozeman, Western Home Journal, Outside Bozeman, and other publications. 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.

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MONTANA MUSIC

Jessica Cairoli

A2025 SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW

Sponsored By The Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar

nother beautiful Montana summer is just beginning, and there are countless fun events to look forward to. While you’re planning your summer calendar, be sure to make some time to attend some of Montana’s many musical events taking place throughout the season. From incredible artists to fantastic festivals, there are many opportunities to enjoy magnificent music in the Treasure State’s beautiful outdoors. With many events taking place right here in Bozeman, there’s no excuse to miss out on a summer of musical fun. I’ve compiled a list of a few events taking place in the coming months to help you plan your most exciting summer yet, they are listed in chronological order.

PINE CREEK LODGE SUMMER CONCERTS

Just outside Livingston, Pine Creek Lodge offers one of the most intimate and magical live music experiences in Montana. Nestled in the Paradise Valley and surrounded by towering pines and mountain peaks, the venue’s rustic charm makes it a favorite among both artists and fans. Pine Creek’s 2025 concert season features a packed schedule from May through September, with shows nearly every weekend. Highlights include performances by nationally touring bands like Shakey Graves, The Infamous Stringdusters, and Sierra Ferrell. With on-site cabins, a full-service bar and restaurant, and an atmosphere that feels like a mountain getaway, Pine Creek Lodge is more than just a music venue—it’s a summer destination. Whether you come for a show or stay for the weekend, you’re bound to leave with unforgettable memories.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

The annual Music in the Mountains “Mo tana’s finest free outdoor concert series” is scheduled for every Thursday evening from June 26th to August 28th. Taking place in the breathtaking town of Big Sky (at Len Hill Park in Town Center), this series is the perfect way to spend an evening with friends, family, and other attendees. Local vendors selling food, drinks, and merchandise allow participants to support local businesses while enjoying delicious snacks and grabbing keepsakes of one of the summer’s most magical nights. Each show consists of an emerging artist opening for the headliner, which is a great way to support more local musicians alongside the big names in the main lineup. Some 2025 headliners include moe. and Cracker, who will be playing alongside beloved Bozeman bands like Emma and the Ledge and The Love Darts. Besides the regular Thursday schedule, the location is hosting another free show on the Fourth of July, where The Tiny Band will put on a special celebratory performance. Additionally, Metal in the Mountains will be held on September 4th, when the Montana band Scavenger will open for Hell’s Belles. With every genre from relaxed bluegrass to clanging rock, Music in the Mountains is sure to have a show perfect for your tastes.

BRIDGER BREWING SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

For those who love pairing live music with great local brews, the Bridger Brewing Summer Concert Series is a must. Hosted at Bridger Brewing’s scenic Three Forks loca-

tion, this summer-long series offers Friday night concerts running from June through August. Surrounded by mountain views and open sky, the brewery’s outdoor amphitheater is an idyllic setting to catch incredible live music. This year’s lineup includes Montana favorites like The Fossils, Satsang, and Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, alongside exciting touring acts. Each event features Bridger Brewing’s signature craft beers and a variety of food vendors, making it a perfect evening escape just a short drive from Bozeman. Whether you’re dancing in front of the stage or relaxing in the grass, this concert series offers the perfect blend of Montana hospitality and summertime fun.

THE OLD SALOON SUMMER CONCERTS

A true taste of Montana’s wild west spirit, The Old Saloon in Emigrant brings big sound to a small town with its legendary summer concert series. Running from June through early September, this historic venue—established in 1902—has become a go-to for both locals and travelers looking to enjoy live music under the wide-open sky. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Absaroka Mountains, the outdoor stage welcomes an impressive range of talent, from outlaw country stars to rock and Americana powerhouses. Past acts have included names like Corb Lund, Shane Smith & The Saints, and Reckless Kelly, with 2025’s lineup promising even more unforgettable nights. Pair the music with a cold beer and a plate of hearty food from the saloon, and you’ve got the recipe for an authentic Montana summer evening. Whether you’re two-stepping near the stage or kicking back on the lawn, The Old Saloon’s music nights are not to be missed.

MUSIC ON MAIN

Celebrating its 25th year in business, the Downtown Bozeman Association’s Music on Main is hosting another Thursday concert series right here in Downtown Bozeman. Kicking off the event on July 3rd, indie rock band Yam Haus will be rocking the stage starting at 7:00 p.m. A concert will be held every Thursday for six weeks, with music starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. On August 7th, NOT.GREENDAY will perform the final show of the series, bringing their nationally beloved renditions of GREEN DAY’s punk rock to the stage. While most of these performances promise fun for the whole family, there is an additional opportunity for some kid-focused entertainment at the venue. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. there is a designated “Kids’ Zone” available, with plenty of fun activities. Besides the music and activities, the events will be catered by rotating local vendors, and some businesses may even stay open a bit later to accommodate the late-night foot traffic. Be sure to take this opportunity to support local Bozeman businesses while you enjoy the incredible music of Music on Main’s diverse artists.

ZOOTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Missoula Fairgrounds is proud to be hosting the inaugural Zootown Music Festival this summer. Taking place on July 4th and July 5th, this event is guaranteed to provide an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend experience. Starting off strong with hit artist Hozier’s headlining performance on the 4th, there are over ten performers taking the stage each day. Kacey Musgraves is headlining the second night, along with other impressive performers such as Mt. Joy and Modest

Mouse. Besides these spectacular musicians, the Zootown festival includes access to local lodging, and excursions. Helping you take advantage of all Missoula has to offer, the Zootown website helps attendees book fishing and bike tours, hiking and rafting experiences, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy both Missoula and the music of this brand-new festival in one fun-filled package this Fourth of July weekend.

UNDER THE BIG SKY

Introducing a lineup of international sensations and talented local artists, the Under the Big Sky music festival will be taking place

July 18th through July 20th on Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish. One of the newer annual festivals on this list, the event’s limited history hasn’t stopped it from garnering some impressive headliners. This summer, The Red Clay Strays, Mumford & Sons, and Tyler Childers will be performing as the main events each night. Joining them on stage are amazing local bands such as North Fork Crossing and the Tobacco River Ramblers. With an emphasis on Americana and other such genres, this musical festival is the perfect way to enjoy a true Montana summer in one of the state’s most beautifully rustic venues. Spend a couple of nights in Whitefish to take in the small-town experience, or buy a ticket to an individual night of your choosing. All ticket holders are eligible for complimentary parking and will be provided with a free shuttle service to the venue. Take in the stunning Montana landscape and the breathtaking music of this year’s lineup at this not-to-be-missed festival.

RED ANTS PANTS FESTIVAL

A beloved Montana tradition, the Red Ants Pants Music Festival is returning to White Sulphur Springs from July 24th through July 27th. Set against the rolling hills of a working ranch, this festival offers a uniquely Montana experience rooted in community, rural culture, and great music. The 2025 lineup includes headliners like Turnpike Troubadours, Brandi Carlile, and The War and Treaty, alongside regional favorites and emerging artists. Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of food vendors, artisan booths, and familyfriendly activities throughout the weekend. continued on page 19

MUSIC ON MAIN

Here’s how you know you’ve made it in the music business: You’ve stayed strong for three decades on your own terms, on your own time, by your own rules, and over that time your influence has only grown. Each of your albums has been stronger than your last. You’ve been brought onstage by Bruce Springsteen, because he wanted to play one of your songs. You’ve seen high times and low ones, good days and tragic days, but every night you give 100%, and every morning you wake up still swinging.

This is the short version of the Social Distortion bio — the long version could be a 10-part mini- series. But over the past 30 years, the punk godfathers in the band have all but trademarked their sound, a brand of hard rockabilly/punk that’s cut with the melodic, road-tested lyrics of frontman Mike Ness. Their searing guitars and a locomotive rhythm section sound as alive today as they did in ’82, as do Ness’ hard-luck tales of love, loss and lessons learned. “The most common thing I hear is, ‘Man, your music got me through some hard times,’” Ness says. “And I just say, ‘Me too.’”

Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes (produced, for the first time, by Ness himself) is the band’s most recent release. For a band with a career spanning over 40 years, Social Distortion experienced a significant amount of firsts in 2011. For starters, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 and was the highest debut that the band has yet seen. Hard Times was also the #1 Independent Album and the #2 Modern Rock/Alternative Album week of release. The band also made their late night television debut when they performed “Machine Gun Blues” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and later played for Conan on Hard Times’ release date. Taking their successes to the road, Social Distortion played European festivals including Reading and Leeds for the first time. They also booked their first tours of Australia and South America. And finally, Social Distortion played Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Festival, and Coachella – all of these for the first time.

A release of new music is forthcoming in 2025.

Social Distortion’s patented mix of punk, bluesy rock n’ roll and outlaw country — while also stretching the boundaries of their signature sound is a blend of potent power that appeals to all ages.

They are honored to have been able to reach as many people as they have so far. “I write songs for myself, and I hope that other people will like them too,” Ness says. “I think every record you make is showing people what you’ve learned over the past few years. It’s showing people, ‘This is what I know.’ ”

Now in their fifth decade, Ness and Social Distortion have officially achieved one of the most non- punk things possible: They’ve failed to burn out.

“PLAGUE VENDOR is a graveyard groove. It’s something you can shake it to. It’s a sound and a spirit, and it’s guided by love. Anything can happen if you just keep going.”

Formed in 2008, the band carved a name for themselves in the Los Angeles club scene with their unhinged physical live shows and turbulent flavor of post-punk. Word was out that frontman Brandon Blaine’s enigmatic presence drew parallels with young Iggy Pop and Nick Cave. Their performances caught the attention of Epitaph Records owner Brett Gurewitz. He signed them to the label in 2013.

Their debut album Free To Eat clocked a combustible ten songs at seventeen minutes. It received critical acclaim drawing comparisons to Gun Club, Iggy & The Stooges, The Cramps, and Jesus Lizard.

The two follow up albums BLOODSWEAT and By Night bolstered up their reputation as a heavy hitting rock band who knew their way around a studio. These two albums showed Plague Vendor expanding on their sound by working with producers Stuart Sikes (White Stripes, The Walkmen) and John Congleton (St. Vincent et al.), respectively.

The band’s top-of-the-class live show has secured them spots opening for the likes of Muse, Deftones, The Offspring, Social Distortion, Refused and many others. They have received generous write-ups for their appearances in the US/UK festival and club circuits.

Plague Vendor is continuing to hold up their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the stage with newly recruited Henri Cash (Starcrawler) on guitar duties. The band has been testing new material on the road. J

Founded to support women’s leadership and rural communities, the festival donates all proceeds to the Red Ants Pants Foundation. Whether you’re dancing in the pasture or relaxing by your tent, Red Ants Pants promises an unforgettable celebration of music, mission, and Montana charm.

HEADWATERS COUNTRY JAM

Montana serves as the perfect backdrop for country music concerts, and the annual Headwaters Country Jam is the local event of the year. The largest country music festival in the state, this three-day event draws hundreds of fans to Cardwell every year. With fifteen artists spanning the course of the festival, there’s never a dull minute at Headwaters Country Jam. Musicians such as Koe Wetzel and Flathead Cavalry will grace the stage from July 24th to July 26th. Attendees are able to customize their experience via their admission, with options specifying which days they would like to attend, which campsites they would like to occupy, and which parking passes work best for their needs. Fans wanting to camp are even able to rent the necessary equipment, including RVs transported to the campsite for a painless experience. Enjoy a night of swing dancing and wonderful music under the stars, or a camping trip guaranteed to give you memories that will last a lifetime.

SWEET PEA FESTIVAL

A cornerstone of Bozeman’s summer ce ebration, the Sweet Pea Festival returns to Lindley Park from August 1st to August 3rd. This long-running arts festival is more than just a music event—it’s a three-day tribute to

creativity, community, and culture. While the weekend is filled with art installations, dance performances, theater, and local food vendors, its musical offerings are truly the heart of the festival. This year’s lineup includes a wide mix of genres, with regional favorites, up-andcoming indie acts, and nationally recognized headliners gracing the stage. Bring a blanket, stake out a spot on the grass, and enjoy a full day of performances in one of Bozeman’s most beloved green spaces. The Sweet Pea Festival also offers a children’s section and a parade, making it an ideal outing for families. With music echoing through the trees and smiling faces all around, Sweet Pea is a beautiful snapshot of summer in Bozeman.

SLAM FESTIVAL

Held the same weekend as Sweet Pea, SLAM (Support Local Arts & Music) Festival offers a distinctly local take on Bozeman’s

creative scene. Taking place August 2nd and 3rd in Bogert Park, SLAM shines a spotlight on Montana-based artists, musicians, and makers. This community-driven event celebrates homegrown talent with a diverse lineup of local bands performing throughout the weekend. From soulful singer-songwriters to high-energy rock groups, the SLAM stage showcases the musical richness of our state. Art booths, food trucks, and craft vendors add to the vibrant atmosphere, and the festival remains free and accessible to everyone. SLAM is the perfect place to support your neighbors, discover new artists, and soak in the spirit of Bozeman’s ever-growing creative community.

With so many incredible music events happening across Montana this summer, there’s no shortage of opportunities to make lasting memories under the Big Sky, and we’ve only included a few! Whether you’re dancing at a festival, relaxing with friends at a brewery show, or discovering your new favorite local band, the sounds of summer are calling. So grab your Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar, gather your crew, and get ready for a season full of music, community, and Montana magic. K

Jessica Cairoli is a Gallatin Valley native who loves all things Bozeman, and writing. She just completed her freshman year at Montana State University.

SWEET

JOJO

BOOT-SCOOTIN’ IN MONTANA AND FRIENDS

John “Jojo” Hermann, American musician and songwriter, is best known as the dynamic keyboardist for the legendary jam band Widespread Panic (http://www. widespreadpanic.com). This summer, Jojo hits the road with his own band — featuring Eric Martinez, Andy Clapp, and Mike Davidov — for a tour that promises unforgettable nights of music and groove www.jojohermann.com

While longtime fans can count on classic Widespread Panic favorites like Greta, Tackle Box Hero, Blackout Blues, and All Time Low, the band also dives into beloved deep cuts and New Orleans-inspired gems like Red Beans, Tipitina, Bayou Lena, and Wet Trombone Blues. Jojo’s piano playing is as fluid as a perfect drift on the Gallatin River.

It’s Jojo’s love for fly-fishing that draws him back to Montana each summer. By day, he explores the region’s iconic rivers; by night, he brings that same calm and passion to intimate local venues. Fly-fishing is his remedy for the high-speed chaos of touring life — a meditative balance to the energy of the stage. Don’t miss your chance to catch Jojo and friends live:

• Thursday, June 12 at The Westerner (Montana’s only real Honky Tonk) in Gallatin Gateway, just ten miles south west of Bozeman – Tickets at: www.thewesternermt.com

• Saturday, June 14 at Madison Double R in Ennis – a benefit for the Yellow Dog Community & Conservation Foundation www.ydccf.org Tickets for the Double R event are available at yellowdogflyfishing.com Hurry, it’s almost sold out! D

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YELLOWDOG COMMUNITY& CONSERVATION FUNDRAISER 2024

IN PRAISE OF TREES

Richard Powers, in his 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Overstory, says:

“You and the tree in your backyard come from a common ancestor. A billion and a half years ago, the two of you parted ways. But even now, after an immense journey in separate directions, that tree and you still share a quarter of your genes.”

With that quote as a starting point, Montana InSite Theatre (MIST) presents a performance called “Resounding Trees: Words and Notes on the Rise.” This show unfolds outside, in and amongst the trees, using literature, music, and plein air painting created to celebrate the connection between trees and humans. Performances are Friday evening, June 27 in Bozeman, and Saturday and Sunday, June

28 – 29 at Tippet Rise, near Fishtail, Montana.

Humanity’s relationship with trees ranges from appreciation of their shade to wonder at their aesthetic glory, from the joy of a child’s earliest climbing structure to the cultivation of orchards, from unquestioned use of lumber for our dwellings to fear that there are no longer enough trees to draw excess carbon out of our atmosphere. Because we have lived so closely with and have been so dependent upon trees, from the first time our ancestors climbed them in order to escape predators, there has been no shortage of poems, artworks, songs, and plays dedicated to them. In “Resounding Trees,” MIST presents a selection of such works, encouraging our audiences to reflect upon and value their relationship to the arboreal world.

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“Resounding Trees” is an immersive performance that encourages audiences to experience a variety of art forms in natural outdoor settings, using nature itself to help interpret the meaning of what they are hearing and seeing. In “Resounding Trees,” MIST has created an 80-minute production with seven ‘stations,’ with a different scene performed at each station. The work of the actors and artists blends with the trees, earth, and human structures around the audience, as the texts, music, and scenes from Anton Chekhov, James Merrill, William Shakespeare, Ovid, Indigenous storytellers, Richard Powers, and others empower imaginations and spark creative thoughts.

A frequent contributor to MIST productions, Plein Air painter Aaron Schuerr will be set up and painting, and will also be delivering a piece by Anton Chekhov, along with actor Gabe Taurman.

Shandiin Kaline, a member of the Northern Cheyenne, and Gigi Pinwell, an Australian actress and Māori descendant, will represent their respective cultures’ view of trees and people through traditional stories and dance.

Inspired by The Overstory, Bozeman’s beloved composer/ musician Erik Funk composed a piece for a double string quartet called “Trees Op 139.” As the string quartet musicians Carrie Krause (violin), Angela Ahn (violin), Julia Slovarp (cello), and Chichi Lin Bestmann (viola) perform Funk’s piece, Erik Pearson will deliver a monologue from The Overstory.

These are just a few examples of the variety and quality of the pieces included in this production; they are indicative of what the other performers will bring to the stage. Other artists include John Hosking, Jenna Ciralli, Mikey Gray, and Charlotte Mae Ellison.

Montana InSite Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2019, that uses theatre to explore current issues, including environmental degradation, climate change, and other crises that impact both local and global communities. MIST aims to stage productions in site-specific locations that in and of themselves provide context and meaning to the text and images.

MIST is known for creating their own shows—almost exclusively outdoor productions featuring multiple artists from various modalities delivering stories comprised of various classical texts, plein air painting, and indigenous dancing, all coalescing around a central theme. MIST has performed in spaces as diverse as Lindley Park, Tippet Rise, Story Mill Park, Tinworks, Hyalite Canyon trails, and Mountain Con mine yard in Butte.

The first performance of “Resounding Trees” will take place in Bozeman on Friday, June 27 at 6 pm, in the backyard amphitheater of Carrie Krause and Paul Lachapelle at 500 Black Bear Road. See the MIST webpage for attendance information: www. montanainsitetheatre.org.

Tippet Rise, near Fishtail, Montana, is hosting the next four performances of “Resounding Trees” on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. Both days offer 11am and 12:30pm time slots. Registration is required for the Tippet Rise performances of MIST’s show, as they are often filled quickly; the direct link to register is https://tippetrise.org/tours/montana-insite-theatre-toursnew. (It’s fun to go to the Tippet Rise website in any case, simply to hear the bird calls that softly rejoice about life on the prairie.)

For more information about Montana InSite Theatre, or to register to attend a production of “Resounding Trees,” please visit www.montanainsitetheatre.org and select the ‘Current Productions’ page. B

Kevin Brustuen lives in Bozeman and can be contacted at kbrustuen@ hotmail.com. He is an avid supporter of the arts, and loves to backpack, hike, ski, read, and write.

Sun Sign Monthly Forecast

June

ARIES: Helpful talks with key people continues up to June 8th, so early June, share your thoughts! Inconveniences begin for some June 17th on. Prepare to make adjustments. Some issues are a bit out of control as Saturn in Aries attempts to bring you down to earth. Accept and let go.

TAURUS: A new hope brightens your life as Venus brings social, love and financial opportunities. With Jupiter, realize dreams— you are in good hands. June 8 on, your voice is heard. You learn something new for diet, health and money.

GEMINI: Wrapping up a year of achievements, yet with much mental strain. It shifts June 9 and the new theme will be finances and home. Mars brings tension so nail down plans, a budget, as the details count. You are on a roll in the right direction! Be open to an offer, June 11.

CANCER: Your mind feels in charge, plans are in place, a good feeling of better things to come starts June 6. All things domestic, family inspires you, and feeling closer to those you love. Decisions for home could formulate as situations shift and help position you for future security.

LEO: Lions are wrapping up contracts, arrangements by June 8 so ride the wave of mental sharpness and the cooperation from others. The 9th on brings some resistance but June, in general, is a success. Mars motivates fun, love and your creative side.

VIRGO: If you have an issue to fix, now is the time to put it all on the table. Opportunities open up all month for explaining improvements. You gain the respect of others for your diplomacy, analytical mind and refined sensitivity. After June 9, you are on a roll for positive relationships of all kinds!

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LIBRA: For the past year, Jupiter in Gemini supported your needs. Once June 6 begins, it’s time to get more real. People can be impractical, so say things twice and remind what you expect. Venus can bring love, financial opportunities and positive arrangements for a beautiful life!

SCORPIO: Decision making and discussions pay off this month. You put deep focus on your tasks, and people notice. A person might have opposing values and ways—don’t let it bring you down, it’s only temporary. For the most part, good fortune with friends and family open up your joy!

SAGITTARIUS: The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 10–13 brings a carefree spirit for fun and adventure! Fitness, training, the outdoors beckons. However, inconveniences could arise yet Saturn keeps you grounded in common sense, on track. Write down and focus on future dreams now—a two-year timeline is perfect!

CAPRICORN: Your financial and prestige ideal is on track. Productivity is great! Be wary of too much confidence in the performance of another. The key people in your life might be moving into confusing times, so patience will be required. Love and communications require patience and good planning— hang in there!

AQUARIUS: The quality of friendship expanded in the past year and now you feel the need to take it to the next level. Meet others halfway. Money might be tight but could be worth the inconvenience.

PISCES: Many inspirations of what could be! You are entering an expansive time where others are there for you. Mentally sharp, reach out and share your thoughts as ideal employment opportunities and finances increase. Don’t ignore or disappear. You are entering a good period for happiness.

DEMYSTIFYING CAP RATES

A KEY TO EVALUATING REAL STATE INVESTMENTS

Bozeman real estate has been attractive to investors for many years. Affluent travelers who visit Bozeman on ski trips, Yellowstone vacationers, and parents of MSU students often decide to invest in real estate here. This has brought outside investment into our valley, as is evident by the many large apartment buildings going up around town. Newer investors considering getting into real estate may come across the term Cap Rate. What is it, and how is it calculated? Let’s take a look.

WHAT IS A CAP RATE?

Short for Capitalization Rate, a Cap Rate represents the expected annual return on an income-producing property, assuming it’s purchased with cash. In simple terms, it’s a percentage that helps investors evaluate, compare, and price income producing properties.

HOW TO CALCULATE A CAP RATE

Cap Rate = Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Purchase Price

First, an investor must determine the Net Operating Income, or NOI. To calculate the NOI, subtract yearly operating expenses— like taxes, insurance, and maintenance (but not mortgage payments or debt service)— from the property’s gross (total) rental income. Once you have the NOI, divide it by

the purchase price of the property to get the Cap Rate.

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

Let’s say an investor buys a duplex in Bozeman for $775,000. Each unit rents for $2,250/ month, generating a gross annual rent of $54,000. Annual expenses include:

• Taxes: $4,200

• Insurance: $2,500

• Water/sewer: $2,400

• Maintenance: $1,500

That’s $10,600 in total expenses, leaving a Net Operating Income of $43,400. Now divide $43,400 by the $775,000 purchase price: $43,400 ÷

$775,000 = 0.056 or 5.6%

That 5.6% is the Cap Rate—the investor’s projected annual return before financing, tax benefits, or appreciation.

WHY CAP RATES MATTER

Cap Rates provide a simple way to compare potential returns across different properties—or even against other asset classes like stocks and bonds. Just keep in mind that Cap Rates don’t factor in tax advantages, debt paydown, or potential appreciation, all of which can significantly affect actual returns.

WORKING BACKWARD WITH CAP RATES

One can also determine a property’s value using Cap Rates. If you know the NOI and the local market Cap Rate, divide the NOI by that rate to estimate a property’s value.

Example:

If a multi-unit building produces $68,750 in NOI and the prevailing Cap Rate is 5.5%, the estimated property value would be:

$68,750 ÷ 0.055 = $1,250,000

MARKET SNAPSHOT: EARLY 2025

Alongside Cap Rates, it helps to understand current market activity. In the first four months of 2025, 171 homes sold across the greater Bozeman area—including Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Bridger Canyon, and properties within Bozeman city limits. An additional 96 homes were under contract or pending as of this writing, compared to 100 pending sales at this time last year.

Note: The data reflects home sales reported through the Big Sky Country MLS and excludes private party sales, condominiums, and townhouses. I

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

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UNL CKING THE POWER OF FLUID MOTION AT CURRENT MOVEMENT STUDIO

Bozeman is built for movement—whether it’s skiing the Bridgers, biking winding single-track trails, or trekking deep into the Absarokas. This town thrives on the thrill of exploration, and every great adventure requires good preparation and recovery.

Because let’s be real—chasing that next summit, that next lap, or that next mile can take a toll. The body needs balance, fluidity and restoration to keep pushing forward without breaking down.

COULD GYROTONIC® BE THE MISSING ELEMENT IN YOUR MOVEMENT JOURNEY?

While Bozeman adventurers train, conquer, and push their limits, preparation is the key that unlocks their best experience—not just today, but for the long haul. Gyrotonic® isn’t just about stretching or strength; it’s about moving efficiently, breathing deeply, and unlocking better mobility for every activity—whether that’s skiing steeper lines or simply feeling pain-free after a long day in the mountains.

At Current Movement Studio, gyrotonic offers a fluid, breath-driven approach to

movement that helps adventurers prevent injuries, improve stamina, and expand their bodies’ capabilities. It’s the bridge between action and restoration, helping outdoor enthusiasts keep moving well for life.

In 2012, Erin Groth, owner of Current Movement Studio, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at age 34. Doctors told her she would need biological medications for the rest of her life, and her condition completely dictated her quality of life.

By 2018, when she thought she had it under control, a flare up caught her by surprise. She required pharmaceuticals and had to drastically change her work and lifestyle. She chose to focus entirely on gyrotonic and gyrokinesis—modalities she could practice even with RA challenges.

Through consistent movement, self-care, and deep holistic changes, her health improved dramatically. Since 2019, she has been on a medication holiday, managing her RA naturally, and attributes a significant part of that transformation to gyrotonic.

It took time and consistency to unwind that phase of disease and to rediscover her fluid strength, but the journey led her to an entirely new way of being in her body. She would love to share the gyrotonic method, which helped her transform into a happy, active person at midlife. Movement is human. But how we move shapes everything—from strength and recovery to longevity and emotional well-being.

Whether you’re an athlete looking for greater efficiency, a desk worker seeking better posture and circulation, or simply someone who wants to move through life with more ease, gyrotonic offers a powerful and transformative experience. Maybe gyrotonic is the movement experience you didn’t know you needed!

Montana on the Walls

THE LIVING GALLERY OF THE WESTERN CAFÉ

Red, green, yellow, blue, and brown.

An M&M of every color dotted the highchair’s tray, as a little girl smiled in discovery of the sugary goodness. All around her, the cozy café buzzed with conversation and cheer over the great unifier... good food. That was one of my first experiences at The Western Café; at least, that’s what my grandma told me. Born and raised in Bozeman, since childhood, The Western Café has been a staple in my life, and I would never have believed that my mom would eventually join its long line of proprietors.

For nearly twenty years, Susan Sebena has poured her all into this historic Café. As one of the oldest buildings in town (built in 1871), repairing its borderline “ancient” construction has been, and probably will continue to be, an ongoing project. Sue has revitalized more than its bones; she has also reestablished its foundation in the local economy. From the thousands (yes, thousands) of eggs purchased, to the cleaning products used, The Café focuses on buying local by supporting businesses like Tumblewood Teas, Montana Coffee Company, Martin Kimm Potatoes, Bausch Potatoes, Town & Country, Quality Food Distributing, Happy Trash Can, Eco Montana, Diamond Cleaning Products, and others.

The Café also values minimizing environmental impact. As we learn more about

sustainability and become savvier in avoiding the “garbage” that has only recently been introduced into modern life, The Western keeps things as simple and natural as possible… old school. From office supplies to food containers, the focus is to go organic whenever possible, eliminating excess plastics, avoiding anything with toxins, using only compostable to-go containers, and supporting our watershed (check out our permeable sidewalk and flower garden). But the journey doesn’t stop there—Sue has also nurtured a sense of community in The Café, for both its employees and patrons.

When folks walk in, they experience something somewhat indescribable, a sort of no-nonsense but neighborly, “make yourself at home.” I remember one time when an older woman, who was often helped to her stool by staff, sat at the counter enjoying her coffee. A gentleman sat down beside her. Taken aback, she asked, “Did you seat yourself?” He replied, “yes.” She shook her head, gave a small chuckle and replied, “Oh, you’re gonna be in trouble.” People can attest to that no-nonsense attitude, just as they can attest to the sincere care and effort that is cultivated at The Western Café, from going that extra mile for special occasions, or seeing and supporting folks during difficult times, to restructuring shifts so moms can be there for their children, or redistributing nearly all advertising funds to donations for

local causes.

While it’s known for being home to the iconic Bobcat Special (our cinnamon rolls prepared French toast style) or its filling Chicken Fried Steak (Best n’ the West), it has become more than just a good breakfast. It has become a lighthouse, an iconic reminder of Montana’s spirit. As patrons tuck in to simple comfort foods (possibly picking up conversations with their lunch neighbors), folks can feel this spirit in the ambiance, and they can also experience it in story—on the walls. If you look up and around, you’ll find a virtual saga of Montana life and history framed in by a century of brands.

Delicate watercolors of iconic scenery and wildlife from local artists like Jim Howard invoke the tranquility of Montana’s countryside; sketches from talented regulars like Terry Guptils tell the comical and unabridged side of living in Big Sky Country.

Some talented folks will just order lunch, sit and sketch, leaving their creations as tips and treasures. Oglala Lakota artist Randall Blaze’s bison herd still races across The Café walls. Climbing gear and tributes from legends like Conrad Anker and Alex Lowe speak to the great call of the mountains, while a historic fishing rod (“We all thought he was working!”) from stewards like Wayne Edsal poke at the good-natured humor that keeps

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the seasons moving.

As customers move into The Café, their eyes might land on a hat, bridle, rope, and spurs from local Roy Metcalf, embodying the cowboy spirit. Montana State University alum Jim Dolan pays homage to Montana wildlife and other animals via his sculpture. There are countless tributes to the Café itself, like the picture of Cliff Ham giving a shout out to The Western on his wagon as he and his horses join the parade. Or the paintings capturing Café life from talented home-grown artists like Lisa Curtis, June Safford, Kara Fellows, and our very own Tandy Riddle. One of my personal favorites is from local sculptor Pamela Harr, depicting two pups waiting outside The Western Café’s front door. Everyday pictures pepper the walls as well. Regular Kevin Frey spotted a bobcat kitten sunning on top of his barn and gifted us with the picture (which we fight over).

Picking up where her predecessors left off, Susan has easily quadrupled the Café’s wall art with pictures, sketches, gear, equipment, and sculptures… pretty much anything that tells the story of Mon-

tana’s plants, animals, people, and community. This collection has grown organically, with many pieces joining at random from local artists, figures, and families. A proper tribute to all the art and artists that decorate The Western’s walls cannot be given here, but suffice it to say we are proud and honored to house their work (which sometimes has to be rotated).

The most recent addition to this homage to Montana’s spirit found its home at The Western Café by way of a gift from a local Apsáalooke family. Once Susan found the perfect frames, she mounted the unique portraits depicting Chief Plenty Coups, the principal and last great Chief of the Apsáalooke People (more commonly known as the Crow Tribe). Montana is proud to have a strong population of Indigenous peoples. It is home to tribes like the Aaniiih (Gros Ventre); Amskap Pikuni (Blackfeet, Annishinabe); Chippewa (Ojibwa); Apsáalooke (Crow); Nakoda (Assiniboine); Dakota (Sioux); Ksanka (Kootenai); Little Shell (Annishinabe); Ne-iyah-wahk (Cree); Tsetsêhesêstâhase (Northern Cheyenne), and Qlisp-Pend d’Oreille (Selis –Salish), as well as many other peoples whose home and history are here.

The Gallatin Valley was often home and hunting grounds for many Native American tribes. The Crow Tribe’s first reservation was on Mission Creek, just 32 miles from

Bozeman. It’s an honor to add tribute to such a formative local figure to the Café’s “Montana story.” Born Chíilaphuchissaaleesh, or “Buffalo Bull Facing The Wind” as a young man, he became known as Alaxchiiaahush, or “Many Achievements.” Plenty Coups is the English translation of his name, coming from the word ‘coup,’ or ‘act of bravery.’ Chief Plenty Coups lived from 1848-1932 and was a warrior, leader, diplomat, and visionary.

Like all history, the story of Montana has its darkness but, ultimately, it’s through a spirit of strength, and community with each other, that the natural world endures. Next time you visit to enjoy some biscuits n’ gravy, or simply a great salad, look up, and look around. Check out the elusive Jackalope in its “native habitat,” or check out skis from the turn of the century (people actually skied on those sleds!). Take a moment and absorb the beauty, the adventure, the history; take a moment to absorb the strength and the community that has made this state great. When you walk out the door, maybe one belt notch looser, go out there and embody it... go out there and keep the spirit of Montana alive.

“The ground on which we stand is sacred ground. It is the blood of our ancestors.”- Chief Plenty Coups J

Julie Ann Gandulla is the owner of Rewildings and author of The Magic Book Series.

OPEN LETTER FROM DIRECTORS OF ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS ACROSS MONTANA

Across Montana, an extraordinary thing occurs daily—people of all ages, backgrounds, and political affiliations visit museums, galleries, and art centers, discovering inspiration, connection, awe, and joy through arts and culture.

We have the privilege of welcoming classes of kids and watching their eyes grow wide with wonder. When we put sculpture in public spaces, people stop to ask about the artist and take pictures to share with their friends. Visitors to Montana are amazed to find vibrant local artists and exhibitions.

These powerful moments are not just stories — they are the soul of our cultural institutions throughout the state. Unfortunately, right now, our cultural institutions are threatened.

Museums across the country recently received letters canceling grants already received from the National Endowment of Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). These granting institutions are the bedrock of cultural funding nationwide.

The administration has recommended zero funding for the three Federally authorized cultural agencies for FY26 (fiscal year 2026), which would have a strong, significant impact on arts and cultural institutions in Montana.

What’s at stake is not just programs or places, it is the shared experiences that connect us, the histories that define us, and the spaces that invite us to dream, reflect, and belong.

The elimination of critical federal funding and entire cultural agencies jeopardize more than budgets. Programs that amplify unsung voices, foster understanding, create cohesion and cooperation between organizations, and bring vital learning to communities in

Montana and across the country would be endangered.

The arts are not luxuries. They are a sacred part of being human, are essential to civic life and public well-being, and fuel our economy. Montana’s artists and arts organizations add approximately $2.4 billion dollars in value to Montana, along with 20,269 jobs, representing nearly 3.3% of the state’s GDP1. Montana museums, galleries, and art centers foster tourism, bolster education, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Research shows that students benefit from improved academic outcomes through museum programs, and cultural engagement reduces social isolation and improves mental health.

Beyond the numbers, the state’s museums, galleries, and art centers offer vital spaces for gathering, education, healing, and community. Just as importantly, museums are among the few places of common ground in a polarized world. People of all backgrounds come together to explore ideas, reckon with history, and experience beauty. At their best, museums, galleries, and art centers embody democratic ideals: openness, inclusion, truth, and the belief that progress comes through knowledge and empathy. Arts institutions create space for dialogue, discovery, and a shared vision for a better future. This work is essential, especially when it challenges us and sparks debate.

The arts are non-partisan. Historically, leaders from all political backgrounds have recognized that a thriving cultural sector strengthens democracy and national identity. From the founding of the Smithsonian to the creation of the NEA, IMLS, and NEH, our government has long supported— not controlled—cultural expression.

This is a crucial moment—the artists and art we support, as well as the connections our communities make through the arts, are by the people, for the people, and reflect the complicated, messy, and multifaceted ideals of democracy, and should not be a political football. As arts and museum professionals, we will not retreat. We consider defunding of cultural institutions across our county an attack on our collective memory and democratic ideals. We urge people to come together and collectively uplift and support all our institutions in this time of uncertainty and need.

The cultural work we do reminds us that we are all Montanans. Though our work is complex and difficult, it expresses our sense of worth, stewards our historical artifacts, tells our stories, drives tourism, and builds community. The importance of cultural work is exemplified when we elevate the voices of the youth in our community.

But we cannot do it alone. Contact your representatives and speak out about grant cancellations and lobby for reinstatement of the NEA, NEH and IMLS in the FY26 budget. Meanwhile, visit your local museums, galleries, and art centers. Support institutions through donations, memberships or time.

What’s at stake is more than funding. It’s our shared history and our empathy, and our right to tell the American story. B

FROM THE UNDERSIGNED,

Laura J. Millin, Executive Director, Missoula Art Museum, Missoula

Brandon Reintjes, Senior Curator, Missoula Art Museum, Missoula

Nikki Bailey-Will, Executive Director, MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney Christina Barbachano, Executive Director, Holter Museum of Art, Helena

Storrs Bishop, Executive Director, Danforth Museum of Art, Livingston

Rafael Chacon, Executive Director, Montana Museum of Art and Culture at the University of Montana, Missoula

Alyssa Cordova, Executive Director, Glacier Art Museum, Kalispell

Susan Denson-Guy, Executive Director, Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, Bozeman

Nicole Maria Evans, Interim Executive Director & Chief Curator, Paris

Gibson Square Museum of Art, Great Falls

David Hiltner, Executive Director, Red Lodge Clay Center

Sarah Justice, Executive Director, Zootown Arts Community Center, Missoula

Alissa Kost, Executive Director, Montana Art Gallery Directors Association

Jenny Moore, Executive Director, Tinworks Art, Bozeman

Danielle O’Malley, Executive Director, Arts Mobile, Montana

Jessica Kay (Ruhle) Ogdin, Executive Director, Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings

Kayla de la Ossa, Executive Director, School House Art & History Center, Colstrip

Chris Riccardo, Executive Director, Omerta Arts, Helena

Shalene Valenzuela, Executive Director, Clay Studio of Missoula

AERIAL VIEW OF TINWORK ART, 2024 SEASON OPENING. PHOTO: BLAIR SPEED

A WAY OF LIFE

Gallatin Canyon Dude Ranching

Gallatin Canyon has played host to summer vacationers for well over one hundred years. In the early 1900s, several dude ranches in the canyon offered outdoor paradise to eastern visitors unaccustomed to ranch life but yearning for a taste of the western lifestyle. Many of these operations began as homesteads or cattle and horse ranches, but soon recognized the benefits of taking in paying guests.

Most early Gallatin Canyon dude ranches provided log cabins for visitors and hearty, home-cooked ranch style meals. Like today’s guest ranches, common activities offered included fishing, overnight camping trips, square dancing, and the always popular horseback riding. Three early 1900s Gallatin Canyon dude ranching industry pioneers were Tom Michener, Pete Karst, and Sam Wilson.

Thomas Michener and his father Lewis began mining and raising horses in the canyon in the late 1890s. In a 1975 oral history interview, Tom Michener’s daughter Dorothy Vick shared that her father answered an inquiry from F.O. Butler of the Chicago Butler Paper Mill Corporation, who was looking for a ranch he could bring his family to in the summer. Dorothy related, “Mr. Butler came first and looked it over [the Michener ranch near what is today Big Sky] then brought his family out and they came for several years... Pete Karst had some people come and Sam Wilson at the 320 Ranch had some.” The Gallatin Canyon dude ranching industry was born. According to Dorothy, Michener, Karst, and Wilson met and decided to work together and charge the same rate for their ranch guests - $12.50 per person per week.

Like Michener, Pete Karst made Gallatin Canyon his home in the late 1890s. At that time Bozeman entrepreneur Walter Cooper operated a logging and railroad tie operation at Taylor Fork. Karst freighted goods and carried passengers and mail to and from the tie camp, as well as further down the canyon to West Yellowstone. Karst Stage, the Bozeman-area transportation service familiar to many today, has its roots in Pete Karst’s tun-of-the-century freighting business.

Even before Pete Karst proved up on his 160-acre homestead in 1911, he began hosting guests at cabins he constructed on the west side of the Gallatin River just south of Moose Creek. Karst related some highlights of his life and work in the canyon in a newspaper ar-

ticle titled, “Pete Karst Recounts Early Period in Canyon History; First Dude Ranching.”

“In 1907, when the tie camp went broke, I decided to go into the dude business. I built my first cabins, and then I went east to Chicago and rustled my first dudes. I had some from Ohio too, that year. I had about 150 guests in 1907, mostly Bozeman people. They had no place to go, and it was a beautiful ride up here, and good fishing when they got here. Used to get a lot from the college, Prof. Cobleigh, and Cooley, Taylor, and Atkinson, they all brought their families up.” Karst’s operation was known by several names until it ceased operating in the early 1980s, including Karst’s Cold Springs Resort, Karst Kamp, and Karst Ranch.

Dude ranching in Gallatin Canyon in those early years could be informal. Initially, Pete Karst did much of the work himself, with the help of only a handful of additional employees. In his newspaper interview, Pete Karst conveyed his hosting style. “The first years we took dudes, I had my own horses and did my own guiding. Everyone had to ride. If they wouldn’t, I just sent them home where they came from...we got twelve dollars a week in those days. It was two dollars extra for the horse. And everyone rode, because if they didn’t, I said: ‘You’ve got to go home on the next stage.’ There was a couple of girls who didn’t like to get up early in the morning, and said they would rather not ride. They said: ‘We’ll pay for the horses, Pete, if you’ll just let us sleep.’ ‘Nothing doing,’ I said. ‘You’ve got to go.’... So it was ride or go home.”

Sam Wilson, future owner of what would become the 320 Guest Ranch, was born in Iowa and came to Montana in the mid-1880s. Before 1900, he had established 160 acres on the east side of the Gallatin River near the junction with Buffalo Horn Creek. Sam’s father Clinton Wilson homesteaded an adjoining 160 acres, and the pair received their land patents in 1912 and 1913. Known initially as Buffalo Horn Resort or Buffalo Horn Ranch, it was eventually renamed “The 320” in reference to Sam and Clinton Wilson’s combined acreage.

Dr. Caroline McGill, a popular Butte doctor and antique enthusiast whose collection became the basis for the Museum of the Rockies,

Rachel Phillips photos: Gallatin History Museum

MEMBERS OF THE LAMME FAMILY AT MICHENER’S CAMP IN THE GALLATIN CANYON, CIRCA EARLY 1900S

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purchased the 320 Ranch in 1936. Dr. McGill was a conservationist, and in addition to her desire for a retreat for herself, her friends, and her patients, she strove to preserve the beauty of southwest Montana for future generations. Caroline McGill spent a great deal of time at the 320 until her death in 1959, hunting, fishing, and entertaining guests with a variety of outdoor activities.

Gail Goodrich, daughter of Jim and Patty Goodrich, owners of the 320 Ranch from 1959 until 1987, recorded a humorous observation of Dr. McGill which is preserved in the narrative “Dr. Caroline McGill: Her Life and Her Lands.” Goodrich observed, “Doctor McGill’s main drive was to be physically fit... One of Doctor’s favorite stunts was to take ladies younger than herself out riding for hours on end, until they were completely exhausted. Her secret was to ride halfway and then walk halfway, and the poor guest, unsuspecting, would just grit her teeth and keep riding. Then when they finally returned home, Doctor would gloat a little about her fine health.”

Like the 320 Guest Ranch, many other Gallatin Canyon dude ranches born in the early twentieth century continue to operate today. The Nine Quarter Circle ranch at Taylor Fork had its beginnings in 1898 when cattle ranchers Marshall Seymour Cunningham and Hans Biering partnered to acquire land, homesteads, and cattle brands in the region (including the Nine Quarter Circle brand in 1899). According to Marshall Seymour Cunningham’s daughter Helen Cunningham Freese, interviewed in a 1989 Bozeman Daily Chronicle article, the Nine Quarter Circle began attracting dudes as early as 1910. Marshall Seymour Cunningham campaigned for ranch guests in 1930s Hollywood, California and managed to attract a few movie stars.

Actor Gary Cooper, 1922 graduate of Bozeman’s Gallatin County High School, was one guest at the Nine Quarter Circle. Freese related one anecdote about Cooper’s visit: “‘We had cabins for all the guests but had a bathhouse instead of individual bathrooms in the cabins. I guess Mr. Cooper had to get up and go to the bathroom in the night one night and got lost looking for the bathhouse. He wandered around the woods for half the night, I heard.’” The Nine Quarter Circle continues operation today under the leadership of the Kelsey family, who have owned the ranch since 1946.

A survey of Gallatin Canyon dude ranches would be remiss without a mention of Ernest and Grace Nutting Miller. A Massachusetts native, Grace Nutting was introduced to southwest Montana in 1917 after accepting a job at the Extension Service at Montana State College. She met Virginia City resident Ernest Miller during an excursion between Ennis and West Yellowstone. Grace and Ernest were married in 1922 and almost immediately purchased a five-acre property for $500.00. As Grace described in her memoir, the property came with a small cabin and a barn, and “incidentally it had two big piles of beautiful elkhorns piled up each side of the front door.”

The Miller’s Elkhorn dude ranch quickly expanded in the 1920s to accommodate over forty guests. Ernest Miller made a name for himself as an excellent hunting guide and the Elkhorn ranch expanded their acreage near Sage Creek, just north of Yellowstone Park. Ernest and Grace succeeded in establishing a second Elkhorn Ranch in Arizona in 1946, and both the Montana and Arizona ranches remain in operation today. Ernest passed away in 1949, but Grace continued horseback riding through the Gallatin Range and maintained her role as host for decades to come. Grace’s positive outlook, adventurous spirit and sense of humor are evident throughout her memoir. As she expressed, “neither running cattle nor dude ranching is really a guaranteed profitable business. It’s really a way of life!! I think both Ernest and I really liked dude ranching much the better.”

Today’s Gallatin Canyon guest ranches continue the legacy established by industry pioneers like Tom Michener, Pete Karst, Sam Wilson, and Grace and Ernest Miller. Ranches continue to provide their guests with a memorable Montana experience, similar to what the Northern Pacific Railroad’s 1930s Dude Ranches publication promised: “When ‘dudes’ (and most easterners smile over and enjoy the term) come back home from a ranch holiday, the sun and wind tan soon fades away but precious memories of jagged skylines, the mountain outings, the friends made, the strange, pleasant experiences of ranch days warm their souls for all time to come.” P

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.

KARST’S COLD SPRINGS RESORT, CIRCA 1920

GRACE NUTTING MILLER, OWNER OF THE ELKHORN RANCH

Owner’s Manual for Yellowstone Park Owner’s Manual for Yellowstone Park

Steve McGann

The first couple of times that I toured Yellowstone Park I entered and departed from the Wyoming gateways. Hey, on the initial trip I was a little kid in the back seat of my grandfather’s Chevy and the second time, a clueless college kid driving an old school bus, kind of converted into a camper. Montana was an unexplored presence, an untapped dream that I had not gotten around to yet. Once I made it here I have never really left.

In fact, though the bulk of the Park is located within land that later became the state of Wyoming, three of the five entrances to Yellowstone are in Montana. But before this tumbles into a booster rant about my road being better than your road, it may be worth listing all the options and their attractions.

The good news is that there are five entrances to choose from. There is no best, no worst. Many National Parks have had to restrict visitor numbers and usage based on crowds. This has not yet occurred in Yellowstone, even though the Park accommodates millions of people each year. This is due to the number and variety of entry choices and the layout of the Park roads in an efficient and flowing figure eight

design. The possible routes are endless. Drive in one gateway and out another with no backtracking. Or in and out from the same place, seeing scenery early and again later in different directions and light.

Moving clockwise, here are descriptions of the five Yellowstone Park entrances and their nearby attractions, beginning in the north. The north entrance to the Park at Gardiner is arguably the most historic, and the official gateway. Many of the exploratory expeditions into Yellowstone originated in Bozeman or Livingston. (Some set out from Virginia City and entered near West Yellowstone.) The Paradise Valley route was the most convenient for early travelers. Gardiner was founded in 1880. When the U.S. Army administered Yellowstone, their fort was located at Mammoth Hot Springs; it has remained the Park Headquarters ever since.

Since Gardiner is also the location for the YPSS service stations and for Xanterra, which serves park hotels and other facilities, it has always seemed to be a company town, with many of its citizens working in the Park. Yet it has also grown into a tourist mecca, with touring companies, Yellowstone River rafting, motels and restaurants, and a new parking and entrance complex. After the catastrophic floods three years ago, a new road was opened up the mountain to Mammoth Hot Springs.

Mammoth is the headquarters of the Park. The old stone buildings also hold the museum. There are lawns and parkways, but it has the feel of an army fort, which it was a hundred years ago. The huge travertine terraces of the hot springs, and the ring of mountains give the impression of an outpost of civilization on the edge of the wilderness. Mammoth is unique among the entrances in that there are two roads into the Park from there.

One road leads northeast to Tower Junction and through the Lamar Valley to Cooke City. This is the only road that is open year round in Yellowstone. The other road climbs a thousand feet through

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the Golden Gate and into the interior of the Park. (The traveler has already ascended one thousand feet from 5000 feet of elevation at Gardiner.) This road provides the best feeling of arriving on the Yellowstone Plateau.

The northeast entrance at Cooke City, Montana is the most spectacular gateway. There are two ways to get to Cooke City: from Cody, Wyoming along the Clark Fork River, and from Red Lodge, Montana via the Beartooth Highway, which is always included in lists of the most scenic routes in the country. Cooke City and Silver Gate are great little western towns right on the edge of the Park, with towering peaks all around. Nearby, the wildlife mecca of the Lamar Valley provides viewing of elk, bison, and regularly, wolves.

People who are not from our area of the country are often puzzled that Yellowstone is closed from November until April. Temperatures well below zero and many feet of snow are the reasons. In fact, most of the Park is above 7000 feet in elevation and it could snow any day of the year. Mammoth and the road to Cooke City are the only facilities open in winter. Wildlife is concentrated in areas like the Lamar, and viewing opportunities occur daily.

The east entrance to Yellowstone is one of two wilderness gateways. The nearest town is Cody, Wyoming, 52 miles away. The drive takes about an hour and follows the scenic Shoshone River. This road is mountainous, and heads over Sylvan Pass. The main attraction nearby is Yellowstone Lake. The road follows the shore of the Lake for several miles before reaching the locations of Fishing Bridge, the Lake Hotel, and Bridge Bay Marina and campground. This entrance and route is one of the least used (and thus least trafficked) areas in the Park. The Lake is an amazing sight from any pullout, especially from the front door of the Lake Hotel. Also, it is a short drive north to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This

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road is heavily used in the high season, but well worth the drive.

The south entrance is the other wilderness gateway. The nearest town is Jackson, Wyoming, 60 miles south. This road passes through Grand Teton National Park and then follows the Rockefeller Parkway to Yellowstone. Many people will begin a tour in Jackson and make it a twofer: two spectacular national parks—Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Both Parks have great wildlife viewing, both have beautiful lakes and seemingly endless forest. But there are no mountains like the Tetons in Yellowstone (or anywhere else). And the Tetons have no thermal features or dramatic canyons as does Yellowstone, so they make a great pair. Entering the park from the south, the Lewis River Canyon and Lewis Falls come first, then Lewis Lake. Yellowstone Lake is encountered next. At West Thumb, the road forks to the Lake locations to the east, and Old Faithful to the west.

The fifth and final entrance is also the busiest—West Yellowstone, Montana. It is accessed from Bozeman, Ennis or Idaho. West is a great tourist town, and proud of it. The town features many motels and RV parks. Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream stops, and a food truck or two showcase delicious local food. There is an Imax Theatre and a bear and wolf refuge that is very dramatic and educational. A couple of museums, a visitor center and quite a few souvenir shops round out this busy gateway.

Once a traveler is inside the Park, the road is scenic but mellow. It heads up the banks of the Madison River as it makes its way slowly downstream. In the riverside meadows, elk and bison are common. At Madison Junction, the Firehole and the Gibbon form the Madison River. The road forks north to Norris Geyser basin and south along the Firehole to Old Faithful.

My own favorite one-day survey drive through Yellowstone leaving from and returning to Bozeman involves 310 miles of driving. It takes a long time, but covers the highlights. Begin early; traffic in

Yellowstone does not become severe, even in the high season, until afternoon. Drive east to Livingston, then turn south through Paradise Valley. This pastoral scene along the Yellowstone River with the high Absarokas to the east and the Gallatin Range to the west provides drama enough, but it is just the beginning.

Enter into Yankee Jim Canyon. There is history here from its toll road days, and wild whitewater rafting on the Yellowstone. Gardiner is a few miles south, a good coffee and snack spot. The park entrance is dramatic, spanned by the Roosevelt Arch, a commemorative monument to our foremost ‘National Park’ President. The new road to Mammoth is steep and winding, so take your time. Trying to rush through Yellowstone is both futile and dangerous.

After taking in the charms of Mammoth, drive south up to the plateau and on to Norris. The geyser basin there is less crowded than the others around Old Faithful. At Norris Junction, turn east for a short jaunt to Canyon, where you’ll find a dramatic new visitors’ center, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with overlooks on both sides, and the Upper and Lower Falls. Click away.

Next, stop at the Lake Hotel for the veranda view of the vast expanse of Yellowstone Lake. There are many other facilities here also. The drive to West Thumb hugs the lake for most of the route. Turn toward Old Faithful and over Craig Pass. At Old Faithful, park in the huge lot behind the Old Faithful Inn and stroll around the Inn, Visitors’ Center, and the General Stores. There are signs giving the time of the next eruption. From there it is 30 miles to West Yellowstone along the Firehole and Madison Rivers. Drive back to Bozeman through Gallatin Canyon.

How long should one spend in Yellowstone? Well... you can see a lot in this one day trip, but you could not see all of it in fifty years. M

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

GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING

HOW TO RUN

Scott Parker

Iwant to say, ‘like a child,’ and let that be the end of it. Think of how a child runs, and think of why. The how is free, fluidly, spontaneously. The why is because, for a child, life is still alive, and what is alive demands to be expressed. A child runs because it is impossible not to run. Or, if not impossible, then not worth the cost of self-suppression. A child runs for fun, for the sheer joy of existence, for the sake of running itself.

WHAT MORE IS THERE TO SAY?

Shunryū Suzuki got it when he called Zen mind, “Beginner’s mind.” Dylan got it when he said, “I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.” He got it again when he said, “May you stay forever young.”

But look out. Here come the adults into the conversation, the self-appointed “real runners,” assuring us that running is serious

business, hard work, suffering. Anyone who says it’s fun or anything like fun isn’t really running. Maybe they’re doing something else—jog ging?—but they’re not running.

Funny how insistent these “real runners” are, isn’t it? Funny how important it is for them to disassociate themselves from the rest of us, the casual, the recreational, the happy.

What about discipline, they say, and self-improvement? What about demanding excellence and putting in the necessary effort to achieve it? What about the value of hard work?

It sounds so impressive, so noble. But the child knows the dif ference between hard work and discipline. The child knows that hard work itself is a form of play, the form of concentration and application; whereas discipline, if it means doing something you don’t want to do, is the expression of a twisted mind. Even waking up at 4 a.m. for a training run can be fun if approached with the right mindset, and, if so, approached entirely incidental to discipline. A child lacks discipline? Good for the child.

I can be more concrete. How to run? Put on your shoes (or don’t). Go outside (not inside). Commence play.

Maybe it doesn’t seem like that could be it, but it just about is. Your body knows what to do if you let it. Even if it’s been a while, your body remembers. Start slowly, take breaks when you need to, go fast when it feels right, and otherwise, follow the path of joy. Don’t think about arrival. There is nowhere to arrive. And arrival is not the point. The point is to proceed; the point is the process, the point is this way of being in the world.

To be a runner is to be someone who runs. Full stop.

But maybe you’re not content to be a runner. Maybe you want to be a good runner or a successful runner. Maybe you want to run faster, to win. Say this is what you want, so you adopt a training schedule, buy fancy new shews, hire a coach. Say it goes well. You improve your personal best in the 5K. Better still, you win a 5K. You train even harder. Soon, it is undeniable—you have accomplished things; you are known for your accomplishments; you are accomplished; prizes are yours, awards, honors; somewhere, some aspiring runner is looking up to you, following your career, studying your results, judging their successes relative to yours, as are you in comparing yourself to those runners who are faster still. You won the race, but you didn’t set the course record. You got a cash prize, but the sum was small. You made it to the trials but not onto the team. There’s always someone better. You’ll never be as good as you might have been, never be as good as you could be. You are, in other words, doomed to feeling like a failure. Sorry. Or don’t run. Who cares? No one cares. No one besides you. Your spouse doesn’t even care. Be a good spouse, a good parent, a good friend. People care about that. No one cares if you run. Unless. Unless they can see that running is good for you. They care about you and your doing things that are good for you. If running is good for you, then run, they will say. If running brings you rewards you can’t get elsewhere, run. If it brings you joy, or meaning, or peace, do it. If it helps you to feel like yourself, just do it. Don’t do it because you’re good at it. Do it because you love it.

Did you ever stop a running child to ask them why they were running? No, you did not. We tend to be silenced in the face of true beauty, and everyone sees that a running child is a moving beauty. Don’t you know this? Haven’t you always? Isn’t there still a child inside you.? Isn’t that child right now telling you in no uncertain terms: let’s go. P

Scott F. Parker runs and writes in Bozeman. He is the author of How to Run: A DIY Guide for Romantics.

Top10

Deadliest Incidents in Yellowstone National Park

Jessica Cairoli

Yellowstone National Park is the definition of the sublime, capable of being beautiful and terrifying all at once. Since its founding as the world’s first national park in 1872, the location’s majestic forests, otherworldly hydrothermal features, and wild animals have been the cause of numerous tourist deaths. A terrible topic that has fascinated the park’s visitors for decades, many popular movies, articles, and books have been written exploring Yellowstone National Park’s fatalities, such as newly released fictional anthology, Deadly Yellowstone. A collection of thirteen mysterious stories taking place in one of the nation’s deadliest parks, Deadly Yellowstone explores the idea that sometimes the park itself isn’t as dangerous as the people who inhabit it. Bozeman Magazine contributor Katie Thomas penned the eleventh story in the collection, following a group of friends who are gradually killed throughout their employment at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Inspired by this compelling thriller, I’ve compiled some of the most well-known fatalities that took place in the stunning Yellowstone National Park, including everything from wildlife encounters to murderous cannibals.

Murder

Only eight recorded murders have taken place in the history of the park, with one of the more spine-chilling instances occurring in 1889. Margaret Trischman, a mother known to struggle with mental health issues, returned to Mammoth (near the location where Katie Thomas’s chilling story takes place) from a stay at a mental hospital after an attempt to take her own life. Soon after her arrival, Trischman fatally lacerated the neck of her youngest son and chased her remaining three children around their home with a hunting knife. While being apprehended and sent to a hospital for the clinically insane, the woman leapt from the train transporting her into the Yellowstone River, never to be seen again.

Cannibalism

One of the most unusual murders to take place in the park was the killing of James Michael Schlosser, who unknowingly picked up two homicidal hitchhikers looking for a ride to a nearby campsite. When the group found the campsite to be full, the three men ended up sleeping at a more secluded location, giving the perpetrators the opportunity to enact their brutality. Stanley Dean Baker and Harry Allan Stroup fatally shot Schlosser before mutilating his body. Baker divided their victim into six parts, ate his heart, and stole his car for their getaway.

Later stopped in California, the two men were found to be carrying human finger bones in their pockets. A truly appalling chapter in the bloody history of Yellowstone, the event reminds us of the importance of approaching strangers with caution and keeping ourselves safe at all costs.

Suicide

Suicide rates within Yellowstone National Park are difficult to calculate; however, we know that such incidents do occasionally occur. In 2023, Catheryn Danyelle Griffin was found dead south of Old Faithful, in a car that had been driven into a snowbank. The thirty-eight-year-old’s cause of death was ruled a suicide, as the woman was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. These intentional deaths always come as a shocking loss, and it’s crucial to be aware of such tragedies so that we are better able to prevent them.

Ice Climbing

In 2010, the lives of two young men were tragically cut short in an ice climbing accident in Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. Michael Kellch and Mark Ehrich were killed after the ice column they were climbing collapsed, subjecting them to a drop of hundreds of

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feet onto the rocky canyon floor. The pair are remembered by their family and friends for their adventurous spirits and unflinching bravery, and are reminders of the treachery adventurers must be aware of when traversing the park.

Hot Springs

With just over twenty cases of tourist deaths in Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features, the park’s stunning hot springs and geysers tend to be dangerous only when visitors are unaware of their potential for destruction. The most well-known instance of death is the case of David Kirwan, who dove into a two-hundred-degree pool to save his friend’s dog, who had jumped in. The dog could not be recovered; Kirwan was blinded, and suffered from full body third-degree burns, and the flaying of his skin. He succumbed to his injuries the following morning, becoming another victim of dangerously uninformed interactions with the park’s more perilous features.

Grizzly Bears

Although fatal bear maulings are relatively rare (around 12 people killed in the last 30 years between Montana and Wyoming), they remain one of the more avoidable causes of death in Yellowstone National Park. With less than ten deaths by grizzly bear attack since the park’s founding, the uncommon instances are no less appalling when they do occur. The most recent mauling took place in 2023, when a solo jogger was killed near West Yellowstone. The victim, Amie Anderson, had been running alone without bear spray when she was tragically killed. Practices such as hiking in groups

and traveling with bear spray can make a fatal attack far less likely.

Lightning  Strikes

Death by lightning strike sounds like something that essentially never happens, which isn’t untrue. Still, five visitors in Yellowstone National Park have died after being struck by lightning since the park’s opening, which is a notable number. In 2022, a twenty-two-year-old student was killed after a lightning bolt struck the campground of an outdoor school. This devastating event is a reminder of the unpreventable terrors that abound in the outdoors.

Bison

After approaching these animals for a photo op, tourists commonly find themselves on the receiving end of an angry bison’s bucking horns. Thankfully, these attacks aren’t often fatal, with only two reported deaths in the history of Yellowstone National Park. Still, it’s important to treat these majestic creatures with caution; disrespecting a bison’s space tends to end with a charge, resulting in the offender being subject to goring, being horrifically injured, and permanently damaged.

Shooting Threats

On July 4th, 2024, Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner was fatally shot by park rangers after he opened fire on a service entrance close to a dining area holding 200 people. Rangers had been searching for him after he had held a woman at gunpoint while threatening to commit a mass shooting during the park’s

celebrations. Fussner died before he was able to kill any innocents, although he did manage to wound a responding ranger in the altercation. Shootings are a rare cause of fatalities within Yellowstone National Park, and the ranger’s quick and heroic response demonstrates their commitment to keeping the park a safe place for visitors.

Zone of Death

While exploring the bounds of the Sixth Amendment, law professor Brian Kalt found that a fifty-mile section of Yellowstone National Park in Idaho could present a jurisdictional loophole; without any inhabitants, the necessary jury of peers could not be provided to a perpetrator of a crime in the area, allowing the criminal to theoretically avoid prosecution. Minor crimes not requiring a jury would still be prosecutable, but major crimes (including murder) could be harder to properly penalize. Although no such tragedy has yet occurred, the location remains a point of fascination in numerous works of fiction, and is a legislative concern.

If these true stories interested you, check out Deadly Yellowstone for some compelling fictional takes on one of the world’s most dangerous national parks. The anthology is available on Amazon, the editor’s website (lisemcclendon.com), and elsewhere. C

Jessica Cairoli is a Gallatin Valley native who loves all things Bozeman, and writing. She just completed her freshman year at Montana State University.

SUNDAY, JUN. 1

SUMMER READING BINGO BEGINS Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adult • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Pick up a bingo card each month and challenge yourself to read something new. Return your completed cards for a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes.

CHAI & CHANTING 9-10am • Wild Wisdom Colletive • FREE • All Ages • 4062207375 • www.wildwisdommt.com/events Sunday morning devotional kirtan. Come chant and drink chai with us! No experience needed.

TAI CHI SEMINAR 9am-4pm • Cutting Edge Martial Arts • $39 • 12+ • 4065701844 • www.cemartialarts.com/seminar Discover how to move with ease, stand with comfort, and relax deeply—anywhere, anytime. This full-day seminar is open to all levels, ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Space is limited, so don’t wait!

BRETZ RV AND BOAT SHOW 10am-6pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • (406) 582-3270 • www. gallatin.mt.gov Visit to see a variety of boats and RVs for sale from Missoula.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

NEW WORKS FEST noon-7pm • Verge Theater, 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman • 5 - 85 • (406)548 - 7579 • www.vergetheater. com Verge Theater’s 2nd Annual New Works Festival Showcases 16 Electrifying World Premieres.

MONSTERS OF DESTRUCTION noon • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $110 VIP, $25 adult, $15 kids • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Family event featuring monster trucks, tough trucks, and monster ride truck.

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

WEDDING BAND WORKSHOPS 1-4pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $500 plus materials • 18+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com Spend a lovely afternoon with your partner creating custom wedding rings for each other. Your handmade rings will be extra meaningful, and you’ll have memories of making them together. Cost includes consultation, professional instruction and photos.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 What a great way to kick-off the first Sunday of June, dancing to unforgettable music by “The Band of Drifters,” and their challenging your stamina to outlast one of the greatest western bands on the music circuit...what an afternoon, see ya there!

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

ICARUS W/ HOT MILK & THE FLOWER PALLETS 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 bands “Icarus” and “Hot Milk & the Flower Pallets”.

TERRAPIN FLYER 7pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV/$30 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Terrapin Flyer is a band of deadheads who

are committed to attempting to recapture the spirit and essence of the Grateful Dead.

KATIE HALL 8-11pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com Solo country vocals with acoustic guitar.

MONDAY, JUN. 2

MONTANA EARLY CHILDHOOD TRIBAL LANGUAGE SUMMIT 10am-5pm • MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman • FREE The free summit will bring together educators and advocates to discuss best practices that help language and culture flourish within tribal communities.

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

DOCUMENTARY FILM NIGHT - HOME IS A HOTEL (2023) 6 7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the world with documentary films. Not all movies are suitable for all ages or sensibilities.

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.

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.

TUESDAY, JUN. 3

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

MONTANA EARLY CHILDHOOD TRIBAL LANGUAGE SUMMIT

9am-2:30pm • MSU Bozeman, 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman • FREE The free summit will bring together educators and advocates to discuss best practices that help language and culture flourish within tribal communities.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

GEARS AND CHEERS 5:30-7:30pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 3072629567 • www.wildryedistilling.com Bring your bike into Wildrye Distilling and get a free tune-up while you enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail! 10% of proceeds will go towards the Southwest Montana Mountain Biking Association’s local trail-building efforts.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSION 5:30-7:30pm • Reach Inc. Work Center, 322 Gallatin Park Drive, Bozeman • FREE Reach is hosting an informative session about our history, supports provided, and how to join our programs.

SEEKING FORTUNES: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC CHINA ALLEY

6-7pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students & Seniors • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project on a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Chinese community.

POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

A TASTE OF IRELAND 7:30pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $35-65 • (406) 587-9797 • www. theemerson.org A Taste of Ireland transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always awesome. Prizes for winners

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 4

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey.

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Culinary conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks.

SYMPHONY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 3-5 • 4065859774 • www.bozemansymphony.org The Bozeman Symphony invites families with young children to attend Symphony Storytime at the Bozeman Public Library’s Community Room free of charge. Children can enjoy the unique experience of hearing a musician perform to a storybook being read.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

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VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls.

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

LIVE MUSIC AT AC BENCHMARK 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live music in AC Benchmark from 6-8PM!

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES 6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

FILE DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING 6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens, Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn how to design your own 3D prints.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

KAILEY MARIE 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Kailey Marie is a Dillon, Montana native singer/songwriter raised on country grit and cosmic charm.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • 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.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

BINDLE WIRELESS PRESENTS: WAYLON & KITTEN’S WITNESS PROTECTION ROMANCE 8-10pm • Last Best Comedy, 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman • $15 • 18+ • (406) 2193933 • www.lastbestcomedy.com Waylon and Kitten’s first date started off rocky, but took an unexpected turn after witnessing a mob hit. If that wasn’t strange enough, after entering witness protection, things get even weirder!

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

THURSDAY, JUN. 5

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY 10:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Teens, Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

THURSDAY’S TABLE 1-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Want to demonstrate a favorite food? Contact Liz DeVries at edevries@bozeman.net.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: RESTORATION THURSDAY 1-4:30pm • Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 6129612231 • www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events Plant trees with the City of Bozeman and Gallatin Watershed Council at the Sunset Hills Cemetery!

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

WOMEN’S ART POP UP 4-6pm • Big Sky Center for the Art, 77 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • (406) 995-2742 • bigskyarts.org This one-night pop-up event invites you to meet the artists, experience their work in an open and welcoming space, and engage in meaningful conversation around censorship, the human form, and artistic expression.

MOKA BOUTIQUE LADIES NIGHT 5-7pm • Moka Boutique • FREE • All Ages • 4065820079 • mokamontana.com Snack & Shop. Loyalty Member 15% Discount

1PURPOSE FUNDRAISING GALA 5-8pm • The Commons at Baxter and Love, 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman • $100 per person | $700 for a table of 8 • All Ages • 406-587-3008 • loveincgc. org/1purpose/ Join us in celebrating 30 years of transforming lives in Gallatin County! Don your pearls and come on out! Enjoy delicious food, fellowship, and a silent auction. Doors open and silent auction begins at 5pm. Sponsorships available.

BIRDS AND BREWS: EXPLORE MOR ADULT EXPLORATION SERIES 6-8pm • Bozeman Brewing Company • $20/member, $25 non-member • 21+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join avid birder and Outreach Program Manager, Ashley Hall, for an introduction to birding; also known as avian dinosaur watching! While the mighty T. rex may be long gone, its avian descendants continue to thrive in our region’s diverse habitats.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

BUNKHOUSE BREWERY TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • 4065772130 Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunkhouse Brewery in Four Corners!

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $30 Online, Children 7-15yrs $20 Online, 6 & under FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s newest weekly rodeo production, performances run all summer long from June - August.

COLORADO COLLEGE BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 2223628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble is an instrumental and vocal band created to provide for students a challenging and creative environment in which to develop material with the feel and structure of bluegrass music.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

TALBOTT BROTHERS June 8 - Bozeman Hot Springs

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone call.

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, JUN. 6

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FRIDAY JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

PAINT & SIP - THE WILD WITHIN 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Paint The Wild Within at Bunkhouse Brewery! I’ll bring everything you need to make your masterpiece - including a traceable bear stencil. Just grab your ticket online to save your seat.

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE

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

EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Executive Dysfunction is a Bozeman acoustic guitar duo playing acoustic original material and covers of everything from Otis Redding to Metallica.

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND - BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY 7:30-9:15pm • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • PG13 • 406-585-5885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home. They agree, but don’t know what they’re in for. Comedy/Music. PG13. 97% RT Score.

BRIDGET O’BRIEN 7:30-9:30pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Bridget O’Brien is a passionate solo artist known for delivering soulstirring covers with a unique, original twist.

BRUCE MOLSKY CONCERT AND WORKSHOP 7:30-10pm • Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2118 S. 3rd Ave, Bozeman • $20 in advance, $25 at the door • All Ages • (406) 579-5169 • bozemanfolklore.org The Bozeman Folklore Society looks forward to hosting Bruce Molsky for another show in the Sanctuary at Pilgrim Church! Best known for his work on the fiddle, Bruce’s banjo, guitar and his distinctive, powerful vocals also resonate with listeners.

JODY & THE WOODFLOWERS 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt. com Jody & The Woodflowers are the definition of Gallatin Valley sweethearts, and bring their sweet charm wherever they grace the stage. Jody Engstrom has been a staple in many premier montana acts and is frontwoman magnifique for this amazing 5 Piece!

JEFFREY FOUCAULT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $50 adv • livefromthedivide.com In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power.

THE FUTURE IS QUEER 8pm • Emerson Ballroom, 111 S. Grand, Bozeman • $10-$100 • 18+ • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson. org Drag Show by the Countship.

LIVE MUSIC: DUSTIN TUCKER 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Dustin plays a mix of rock riffage, soul/r&b, and groove-based pop/alternative music.

JUSTIN CASE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com

The Justin Case Band ... 70s-90s rock cover band. Cover tunes range from the Allman Brothers and Three Dog Night to Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam.

ROADRUNNER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: BOZAMBIQUE 9pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Roadrunner is Montana’s own loving tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band. Opening the show is BoZambique, performing dance music inspired by AfroPop music.

BAND OF DRIFTERS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Honky Tonk, Country-Folk

SUMMER KARAOKE @ THE WAYPOINT 10pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com You know you want to! Come join us and sing your heart out.

SATURDAY, JUN. 7

CLASS: GARDEN CARE - PRUNING TOMATOES & HOT DRY WEATHER 8:15-10am • Phoenix Garden Center • $39 • 18+ • 4065700074 • phoenixgardencenter.com/events Mountain garden care (heat, wind, sun, & cold nights). Pruning & staking tomatoes, harvesting for crop longevity & how to harvest, wash & store. Frost cloth removal, weeding, pollination, & all the other things for your success! Taught by MJ St Ives.

INSPIRE TOGETHER: STORY AND STATIONS 9-10:15am • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • $150/6 Week Session • Ages 2.5-6 (Young 2’s may be accepted on case by case basis) • (406) 5783252 • inspiretogetherclasses.com Inspire Together is hosting our first class for caregivers/parents and their children aged 2.5-6. Our class will have about 15 minutes of interactive instruction in a fun engaging way, the remaining time will be used to explore the play stations.

TOYOTA CARS N COFFEE 9-11am • Toyota of Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-551-6642 • www.resslermotors.com Come out with your very best car or simply attend to admire the best of Bozeman’s vehicles! Coffee and donuts will be provided for all!

BOZEMAN ART MUSEUM 2025 ART FAIR 10am-4pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $5, kids under 12 Free • All Ages • 210-573-1446 • bozemanartmuseum.org Over 50 Artists, Galleries, & collectors will be selling original & print fine artwork at Bozeman’s first annual Fine Art Fair. Meet new artists, find high quality original artwork, & discover more about Bozeman’s thriving art community.

INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING 10am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $375 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com June 7 and 8, Learn foundational metalsmithing skills such as tool use, measuring, sawing, piercing, drilling, rivets, texturing, soldering techniques, stone setting, patinas, polishing. You’ll make earrings, perhaps a pendant, and a gemstone ring.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

INSPIRE TOGETHER: STORY AND STATIONS 10:45am-noon • Lindley Park, 626 E Main St, Bozeman • $150/6 Week Session • Ages 2.5-6 (Young 2’s may be accepted on case by case basis) • (406) 578-3252 • inspiretogetherclasses.com Inspire Together is hosting our first class for caregivers/parents and their children aged 2.5-6. Our class will have about 15 minutes of interactive instruction in a fun engaging way, the remaining time will be used to explore the play stations.

FROM FLEECE TO FIBER 11am-4pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us at the Living History Farm for an immersive experience that brings the timeless craft of wool production to life. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore different steps in the process of transforming raw wool into beautiful yarn.

19TH ANNUAL LIVINGSTON WHEELS HISTORIC MAIN STREET CAR SHOW noon-3pm • Main Street • Entry Fee: $20 first car; $10 additional cars, FREE to attend • All Ages • 406-220-1584 • www.facebook.com Pre-Registration: Friday June 6, 5 PM - 7 PM O’Reilly’s Livingston. Day of Registration: Sat, June 7, 11 AM - 12 PM. Outdoor fun with vendors and music!

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - GOAT CHEESE PASTA WITH BURST CHERRY TOMATOES 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 5-12 • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Level up your mac-n-cheese game.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 3-4pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

FOLK DANCING AT LIBRARY 3-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library • FREE • All Ages • bozemanfolklore.org Come enjoy the music and rhythm of traditional dances from different countries, and get some easy exercise at the same time. No experience or partner needed. All are welcome, including families. All dances will be taught. In the community room.

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

AVI KAPLAN 7pm • The Elm • $22 - $55 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Avi Kaplan for a live in concert performance with Guthrie Brown.

BEN MUSSER 7pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Ben Musser is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living and working in Wyoming.

AARON YOUNG 7:30-9:30pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com A conglomerate of style and skill, Aaron Young is one incredible musician.

WWW.TWANG BAND 7:30-10pm • Music Ranch Montana • $12 • all ages, family friendly • 4062222255 • www.musicranchmontana. net Dance or listen to traditional country music at Music Ranch Montana which is 14 miles south of Livingston in Paradise Valley. The grill will be open for burgers and other tasty treats.

NAOMI MOON SIEGEL | SEATTLE QUINTET AT THE COVELLITE 8-11pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $15 ADV | $20 DOS • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co Experience bold, genre-defying jazz with award-winning trombonist Naomi Moon Siegel and her Seattle quintet. Lush melodies, deep grooves, and soulful improvisation — this is jazz like you’ve never heard before.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

JEFFREY FOUCAULT 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $50 adv • livefromthedivide.com In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power.

LIVE MUSIC: TYLER KRAEHLING 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Tyler Kraehling’s music blends raw emotion with rich, melodic textures, crafting a sound that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.

JUSTIN CASE BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com The Justin Case Band ... 70s-90s rock cover band. Cover tunes range from the Allman Brothers and Three Dog Night to Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam.

PICKIN’ PEAR 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Folk and Roll

SUNDAY, JUN. 8

INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING 10am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $375 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com June 7 and 8, Learn foundational metalsmithing skills such as tool use, measuring, sawing, piercing, drilling, rivets, texturing, soldering techniques, stone setting, patinas, polishing. You’ll make earrings, perhaps a pendant, and a gemstone ring.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served.

BACH AT TRAILS 12:15-1:15pm • Story Mill Park • FREE • All Ages • 4065993397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Bach at Trails - presented by Baroque Music Montana & GVLT. In celebration of the outdoors, arts, and community. Music by musicians of all ages, abilities, and instruments, various trails around Bozeman.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO June 12 (every Thursday) - Gallatin Fairgrounds

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Prepare yourselves for a great dancing afternoon with “Huckleberries,” playing a great mix of western and contemporary music sure to please the widest range of your expectations...from stompin’ ta glidiin’ ya just shouldn’t miss it...see ya!

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

CRAFTERNOON 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • adults • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Create something fun and develop new skills. No experience required.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

THE PICKIN’ PEAR 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Pickin’ Pear, Tia Martini and Leon Elam create an original modern sound on two traditional instruments.

TALBOTT BROTHERS 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Live music while you soak! Featuring Nebraska-based folk duo “The Talbott Brothers”.

MONDAY, JUN. 9

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

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.

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.

TUESDAY, JUN. 10

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

GRIEF / LOSS / BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • 4065822413 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those who have experienced grief or loss in any form.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

WHISKEY MYERS 6pm • The Elm • $44.50 - $99.50 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Whiskey Myers for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater with Bayker Blankenship & Pony Bradshaw.

POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

HERD & HEART SACRED CIRCLE: JUNE FULL MOON GATHERING 7:30-9pm • B-3 Equine Facility • FREE • 18+ • 3039991793 • app.acuityscheduling.com Join us for an evening of wild-hearted connection under the Sagittarius Strawberry Moon. Gather in a sacred circle to release old stories, spark your inner fire, and reconnect with your truth.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 11

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Culinary conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

BOZEMAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT TOUR 1-2:30pm • Bozeman Water Treatment Plant • FREE • All Ages • 6129612231 • www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events Discover the treatment process behind Bozeman’s award-winning tap water and RSVP today at www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

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LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls.

LITTLE JANE 5:30pm • Gallatin River Lodge, 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman • (406) 388-0148 • www.grlodge.com Make a reservation for dining and enjoy Little Jane weaving heartfelt storytelling with soulful Americana melodies, capturing the raw beauty of life in the rural West.

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

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LIVE MUSIC AT AC BENCHMARK 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live music in AC Benchmark from 6-8PM!

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES

6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

5K BREW RUN 6pm • Bridger Brewing Co, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 587-2124 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Community 5k runs at rotating craft breweries in Bozeman, MT. Every month from May - October, these runs are open to all, familyfriendly, dog-friendly (on leash), and followed by raffle prizes at the end of every run.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

HOLLAND DOTSON 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Holland Dotson is a Billings-based musician from Indiana with heavy influences from her Appalachian roots in Tennessee.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • 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.

ZOSO THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE 7-11pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV, $30 DOS • All Ages • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com he most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing.

CEMETERY OUTING 7pm • Belgrade Albertsons • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 Explore the history, visit cemeteries we haven’t seen yet, learn about ghost-hunting equipment, and discover so much more!

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

LOLA KIRKE (SOLD OUT) 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • SOLD OUT • livefromthedivide.com “Sometimes you gotta write the songs you need to hear,” musician, actor and author Lola Kirke says of the title track of her new album Trailblazer.

THURSDAY,

JUN. 12

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

INTRO TO LASER CUTTING 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Learn what laser cutting is and how you can use the laser cutter in the Work Bench.

JOHN JOJO HERMAN & FRIENDS June 12 - The Westerner June 14 - Yellowdog Community Fundraiser

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

THURSDAY’S TABLE 1-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Want to demonstrate a favorite food? Contact Liz DeVries at edevries@bozeman.net.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

MOKA BOUTIQUE LADIES NIGHT 5-7pm • Moka Boutique • FREE • All Ages • 4065820079 • mokamontana.com Snack & Shop. Loyalty Member 15% Discount

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:15pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS: IN CONVERSATION WITH THOMAS MCGUANE 6:30-8pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 4065822409 • bozemanlibrary.libnet. info Join Thomas McGuane in conversation with his daughter Maggie McGuane discussing his life, work, and upcoming book, A Wooded Shore: And Other Stories.

BUNKHOUSE BREWERY TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • 4065772130 Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunkhouse Brewery in Four Corners!

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $30 Online, Children 7-15yrs $20 Online, 6 & under FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s newest weekly rodeo production, performances run all summer long from June - August.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

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 Bozeman-based acoustic rock artist “Mathias”.

THE SLEEPLESS ELITE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com The Sleepless Elite formed in Boston, MA when Carolina Kehoe attended Berklee College of Music. Soon after, Baylor Carter joined her in hopes of playing a gig or two.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone call.

JOJO HERMANN OF WIDESPREAD PANIC 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $30 presale $35 DOS • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Jojo Hermann, acclaimed keyboardist for Widespread Panic makes a Westerner appearance.

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, JUN. 13

IRISH WEEKEND Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City Flag Raising at the Courthouse, Mass at Meagher Cabin, Potato Feed at Bale of Hay, Irish Parade on Main Street.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

QUICK COOKS - FRESH FROM GALLATIN VALLEY 3-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build kitchen confidence with demos of easy recipes using minimal ingredients. Throughout the summer, each demonstration will feature seasonal produce from local farms.

ARTISTS’ GALLERY ART WALK 5-8pm • Artists’ Gallery at the Emerson Art Center • Open to the public • 406-587-2127 • www. ArtistsGalleryBozeman.com Start this Summer’s official Art Walk off at the Artists’ Gallery inside the Emerson Art Center. Come support & shop for original art by our talented local artists/

members. June’s Featured Artists; Coco Costigan-Daniels, Jamie Stolba and Geri Ward.

FIGMENTS AND FRAGMENTS: A SOLO EXHIBITION FEATURING BRYAN HOLLAND 6-8pm • Old Main Gallery. & Framing, 129 E Main, Bozeman • 406-587-8860 • www.oldmaingallery.com An opening reception for Bryan Holland’s solo exhibit, on view through the month of June.

SUMMER ART WALK 2025 6-8pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. Also, keep an eye out for local musicians performing as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.

FILM: BEAST OF OUR TIME 6pm • Livingston Depot Center, 200 W. Park St., LIvingston • FREE All are welcome to join the screening of “Beast of Our Time” and panel discussion. The event is free and light refreshments will be provided.

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FRIDAY JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

THE BOZEMAN MONOLOGUES 6:30-9:30pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $5-$10 • 18+ • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org A community night centering on performances about survival, identity, and relationships, hosted by students against sexual assault.

JIM AVERITT AND LITTLE JANE 6:30pm • Ted’s Montana Grill, 105 West Main Street, Bozeman • dine & enjoy • (406) 587-6000 • www.tedsmontanagrill.com Friends play an acoustic set on the back patio, a cozy setting, just feet off the downtown Bozeman hubbub. The food is delicious and the music will be too!

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

CONNECTIONS 2025 7-9pm • Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., Bozeman • $30-$85 • All Ages • 406-582-8702 • montanaballet.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events Montana Ballet Company is proud to continue its long-standing tradition of bringing excellence in the arts to Southwest Montana. Don’t miss the exceptional professional artistry and technique of NYC’s Stars of American Ballet in CONNECTIONS 2025.

MELVIN SEALS & JGB 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $40 ADV/$55DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Melvin Seals is an American musician, best known as a longtime member of the Jerry Garcia Band.

“FRIENDSHIP” BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY 7:30-9:15pm • The Ellen Theatre • $9.75-$11.75 (plus fees) • Rated R • 4065855885 • www.bozemanfilmsociety.org/friendship Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. Starring Tim Robbins and Paul Rudd. Rated R (Language | Some drug content). 1h 37m. 92% RT Score.

KENT JOHNSON 7:30-9:30pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Kent explores acoustic realms, blending influences from Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, and Funk into a unique and authentic sound.

JEFFREY FOUCAULT W/ CHRISTY HAYS 8pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • $18 ADV online | $25 DOS • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co Live Music: Jeffrey Foucault w/ support from Christy Hays! June 13th at 8pm. American country, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and folk music.

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Next to the court house • $10 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

TYLER POTTER & HIS LAST MINUTE SURPRISE 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Don’t leave your boots by the door for the raw, rugged and ruthless “Tyler Potter and The Last Minute Surprise”. These up-and-comers have been taking the state by storm and are leaving a wake in their path.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

JACKSON HOLT & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com A blend of the high lonesome sound of Western music with the deep groove of American rhythm and blues.

LIVE MUSIC: CHUCK SWENSON 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Chuck Swenson’s music weaves storytelling and soul, delivering heartfelt melodies that linger long after the last note fades.

LOST CANYONS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Indie Rock

SUMMER KARAOKE @ THE WAYPOINT 10pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com You know you want to! Come join us and sing your heart out.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

SATURDAY, JUN. 14

IRISH WEEKEND Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City Flag Raising at the Courthouse, Mass at Meagher Cabin, Potato Feed at Bale of Hay, Irish Parade on Main Street.

GARDEN PARTY - CITY OF BOZEMAN 10am-1pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065823220 • www.bozeman.net Mark your calendars and grab your party hats because our third annual Garden Party kicks off on June 14th and we’re giving away free plants*, compost*, native seed mixes, and more! *City of Bozeman water customers

NEIGHBOR DAY 10am-1pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 406-994-6588 • www.montanapbs.org Come get a hug from Daniel Tiger! Montana PBS has partnered with community organizations across Gallatin County to host an event that’s perfect for families with children ages 3-8 in Bozeman with loads of hands-on educational activities.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY CLASS 10am-5pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $245 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com Precious Metal Clay (PMC) consists of silver particles in an organic binder. The material can be shaped, textured, or carved and kiln or torch-fired, resulting in a stunning piece of 99.9% fine silver. You’ll make a pair of earrings and a pendant.

USED BOOK SALE 10am-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406)582-2433 • supportbozemanlibrary.org Shop the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation’s Used Book Sale in the Library Community Room. We will have thousands of great used books, plus music, movies, games, and puzzles. Visit www.supportbozemanlibrary.org for more information.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

WHEATFIELDS, RAILROADS, AND BREWERS: EXPLORING BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC NORTH SIDE 1-2pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com This historic exploration takes you through Bozeman’s northside landscape, highlighting the vital roles that agriculture, the railroad, and brewers took in shaping the town’s growth.

FAMILY PROMISE’S 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER KICK-OFF CARNIVAL 1-4pm • Family Promise of Gallatin Valley • FREE • All Ages • 4063129803 • www.familypromisegv.org/fpgvevents Join Family Promise for their 4th Annual Carnival! This event is complete with giant inflatables, games, prizes, swag, the beloved dunk tank, burgers, hot dogs, Tropical Sno, and more!

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

FIBER ARTS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 3-4pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

TYLER POTTER & HIS LAST MINUTE SURPRISE June 13 - The Jump

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES AND THE WOOD BROTHERS 6pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $38 - $66 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers for with Cece Coakley.

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

JOSEPH 7pm • The Elm • $27 - $45 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Joseph for a live in concert performance.

ORPHAN GIRL CHILDREN’S THEATRE: TEN24 PLAY FESTIVAL 7pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $20 in Advance | $30 Day of Show • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing. co TEN24 Play Festival returns! Ten writers, 24 hours, one thrilling night of brand-new plays. Written overnight, rehearsed in a day, and premiered at Covellite Theatre—don’t miss this adrenalinefueled celebration of creativity, chaos, and live magic!

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS 7:30pm • Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill, 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks • $45, 5 and under FREE • 406-200-9354 • www.bridgerbrewing.com Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Montana’s mountain ranges, this promises to be a night of incredible music, craft beer, and great vibes.

BPS GHOST WALKING TOURS 8-11pm • Next to the court house • $10 • All Ages • 4065808855 • www.eventbrite.com Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman’s past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

JUMP KARAOKE NIGHT 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com SW Montana’s newest and hottest Karaoke Night!

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

WAYNE HANCOCK W/ SPECIAL GUEST COLEMAN WILLIAMS 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, 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 BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

JACKSON HOLT & THE HIGHWAY PATROL 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com A blend of the high lonesome sound of Western music with the deep groove of American rhythm and blues.

LIVE MUSIC: ANDREW BLACKWORM 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Andrew Blackworm crafts immersive soundscapes that pulse with intensity, fusing experimental edge with hypnotic rhythms to create a truly unique sonic experience.

SUNDAY, JUN. 15

CHAI & CHANTING 9-10am • Wild Wisdom Colletive • FREE • All Ages • 4062207375 • www.wildwisdommt.com/events Sunday morning devotional kirtan. Come chant and drink chai with us! No experience needed.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 This Sunday’s music features “Triple S,” a group playing a wide range of music that fulfills every desire in spending a dancing afternoon with the best person in your life, and the closest friends you’ll ever hope to have...you simply can’t miss it!

USED BOOK SALE 1-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406)582-2433 • supportbozemanlibrary.org Shop the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation’s Used Book Sale in the Library Community Room. We will have thousands of great used books, plus music, movies, games, and puzzles. Visit www.supportbozemanlibrary.org for more information.

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

PAINT & SIP - HONEYBEE HAVEN 5-7pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Join me at Audrey’s Pizza and paint your own Honeybee Haven. I’ll bring everything you need to make a masterpiece - including hexagon stamps! You may not see it in the photo, but this painting has a dash of glittering gold that shimmers in the light

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY PEAKS & POTENTIALS YOUTH CAMP 6:30-8:30pm • Montana State University, , Bozeman • $549$829 • Grades 5-7 • 406-994-7027 • ato.montana.edu Peaks and Potentials camp allows high-potential students to come to the MSU campus and explore special topics of interest while working with experts in various subject areas.

EMMA & THE LEDGE 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 band “Emma & the Ledge”.

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS & DEER TICK || WITH THELMA & THE SLEAZE - SOLD OUT 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • SOLD OUT • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Drive-By Truckers and Deer Tick are teaming up for the “Charm & Decadence” summer tour.

MONDAY, JUN. 16

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

ZOOLOGY 12:30-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary children • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Get wild with Sacajawea Audubon Society.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

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.

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.

TUESDAY, JUN. 17

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

MUSIC TOGETHER 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Birth - 5 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join music teacher Sarah Henderson for songs, stories, and play.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE

SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

“A WOMAN, AWAKENING”: MARY MACLANE IN BUTTE, AMERICA WITH LINDSAY TRAN 6-7pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.facebook.com Mary MacLane, the author of I Await the Devil’s Coming, published in 1902, is largely forgotten to history however depicts an insight into the Butte of the early 1900’s.

POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

2025 PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL 7pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • $15 • thebigskywaypoint.com This year’s festival features an unforgettable lineup of films showcasing incredible stories of water-bound adventure, human endurance, and connection to nature.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 18

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Culinary conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

DINO-MITE PICNIC (AGES 3–6) 11:30am-1pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $15/member, $20/ non-member • Ages 3–6 • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies. org Grab your favorite dinosaur stuffy or toy, pack a sack lunch, and join us for a Dino-Mite Picnic! Families are invited to enjoy dino-themed treats, engaging hands-on activities, and a special guest visitor.

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS June 14 - Bridger Brewing, Three Forks

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls.

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

SEEKING FORTUNES: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC CHINA ALLEY 6-7pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Students & Seniors • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join The Extreme History Project on a walking tour through Bozeman’s historic Chinese community.

BAROQUE MUSIC MONTANA PRESENTS: THE THISTLE 67pm • Backyard Baroque • General $30, Student $5 • All Ages • 4065993397 • baroquemusicmontana.org Baroque Music Montana presents “The Thistle,” featuring the Cape Breton folk tradition with ties to the baroque era for fiddles, pipes, and wooden flutes.

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

LIVE MUSIC AT AC BENCHMARK 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live music in AC Benchmark from 6-8PM!

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES 6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

TINKER WITH TINKERCAD 6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • For kids 8-13 to attend with caregiver • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Kids and their caregivers can work together to learn about 3D printing and use TinkerCAD to create a personalized 3D design.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs....

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com

MELISSA CARPER W/ BONNIE MONTGOMERY 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $60 • livefromthedivide.com “Singer-bassist Melissa Carper sounds like a voice from a bygone era . . . evoking the cool, smoky croon of a lounge singer, Carper gives some winking commentary about having a good time.” Rolling Stone Country

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

THURSDAY, JUN. 19

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

DUCKIE RACE 5-7pm • Bogert Park , S. Church Ave. , Bozeman • $5 duck • www.facebook.com The Bozeman Duckie Race is an annual event hosted by the BREG Foundation. We race rubber duckies down a waterway with numbers corresponding to a purchased ticket. Those with the winning duck numbers receive a variety of prize packages that are put together thanks to the generosity of many local businesses. All funds raised at this event go to directly a local non-profit that is selected in advance.

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

STEPS THROUGH HISTORY: BOZEMAN’S SOUTH SIDE HISTORIC BLACK COMMUNITY 6-7:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors, Members, Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Discover the rich heritage and inspiring stories of Bozeman’s historic African American community who settled on the South Side of Bozeman.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

BUNKHOUSE BREWERY TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • 4065772130 Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunkhouse Brewery in Four Corners!

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $30 Online, Children 7-15yrs $20 Online, 6 & under FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s newest weekly rodeo production, performances run all summer long from June - August.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

THE MIGHTY TRAVIS 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 Missoula-based acoustic rock artist “The Mighty Travis”.

NIKKI LANE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $36 ADV/$50 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecree lodgemontana.com Nikki is a rebel from Greenville, shaped by L.A. style, now writing her own verses in country music.

BRAD WILLIAMS: THE GROWTH SPURT TOUR 7pm • Emerson’s Crawford Theatre, 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman • $39.50+ • (406) 587-9797 • www.theemerson.org One of the most in-demand comedians working today, Brad has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and in the films “Little Evil,” “Mascots,” and “Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist.”

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MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS: HENRY V 7pm • MSU Grove (Duck Pond), 1262 S 11th Ave, Bozeman • FREE • www. montana.edu The Opera Montana Veterans Chorus will perform a 30-minute set as the preshow to Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ presentation of Henry V.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm in person or via phone call.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, JUN. 20

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING 12:30-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Experiment with watercolor painting with the Bozeman Art Museum.

QUICK COOKS - FRESH FROM GALLATIN VALLEY 3-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build kitchen confidence with demos of easy recipes using minimal ingredients. Throughout the summer, each demonstration will feature seasonal produce from local farms.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

18+ OPEN MIC 5-6:30pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 18+ • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf. com Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

BOZEMAN POETRY COLLECTIVE 18+ OPEN MIC 5pm • Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • 18+ • (406)587-0166 • www.countrybookshelf.com Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

CELTIC MUSIC

6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FRIDAY JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

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

NEAL FRANCIS || WITH CASPER ALLEN & THE NATURALS 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $30 ADV/$45 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana. com Neal Francis brings his soulful grooves to the stage, joined by Casper Allen & The Naturals for a night of raw, roots-driven sound.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to

rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

BRAVO! SERIES CONCERT WITH BAROQUE MONTANA – THE THISTLE 7:30pm • Big Sky Center for the Art, 77 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • $5 ages 13-17, $30 Adult • (406) 995-2742 • bigskyarts.org Join us for an explosion of music and song from Cape Breton, Acadia, 18th century Scotland and the borders, as well as original music inspired by these ancient traditions.

BRANDON HALE & THE DIRTY SHAME 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to dance. If you have duds, put them on. If you have a cowboy hat and a silk scarf, we recommend it. If you’re thirsty, whet your whistle with us and our favorite country renegades, Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame!

BIG SKY COUNTRY DANCE SERIES 8pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • $10 • (406) 582-3270 • www. gallatin.mt.gov There’s nothing like the energy of a community coming together on the dance floor. So, grab your boots and join us for a night filled with fun, friends, and plenty of dancing—line dancing AND swing dancing.

TYLER JAMES KELLY 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com Tyler-James Kelly makes 1970s-inspired country music for the modern world.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

3 EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com

3 Eyed Jack is a powerhouse of electrifying sound and raw, unapologetic energy.

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LIVE MUSIC: JAKOB ALEXANDER 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Jakob Alexander’s live performances are a captivating blend of energy and intimacy, where each note draws the crowd deeper into his magnetic musical world.

THE SHUFFLE BUMS 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar. com Blues

SUMMER KARAOKE @ THE WAYPOINT 10pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com You know you want to! Come join us and sing your heart out.

SATURDAY, JUN. 21

BROTHEL DAYS Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City Call 406.843.5700 for more info!

PLANTING THE PAST: CRAFTING HISTORIC SEED BOXES \910am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $30/member, $35/non-member • Ages 12+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join us at the Living History Farm for a hands-on workshop inspired by historical research and a periodaccurate garden. In this immersive experience, attendees will create seed boxes, designed to resemble those used between the 1860s and 1920s.

GALLATIN VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES 9am-6pm • Gallatin County Regional Park, Oak & Davis, Bozeman • FREE for spectators Whether you’re Scottish yourself or just love the culture, the Gallatin Valley Highland Games is a day of fun for all. Grab your clan and come be a part of this lively celebration!

UNTANGLING PATTERNS OF REACTIVITY 10am-1pm • Bozeman Dharma Center • $0-$45; sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds! • 4062192140 • bozemandharmacenter.org Join us for an online half-day retreat with guest speaker nico hase to help us understand where emotional reactivity comes from, and how to gradually release its grip.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

CLASSICS BOOK CLUB 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Read classics from all over the world. Meet in the Ponderosa Room.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

SPINNER RINGS CLASS 1-4pm • beth aimée jewelry studio • $135 • 14+ • 4062202082 • www.bethaimeejewelry.com Build on your metalsmithing skills while creating a custom ring. Gain experience with sawing, texturing, sizing, soldering, and finishing with a flex shaft. Leave with your own custom fidget ring.

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - RHUBARB 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Transform this tart veggie into a sweet treat.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 2pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 3-4pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

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

DAKOTA ROBINS (COUNTRY MUSIC) 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • All Ages • (406) 518-5011 • thejumpmt.com Dakota Robins is an emerging country artist from Toledo, Washington, known for his soulful vocals and honest songwriting. Blending traditional country with modern influences, Dakota delivers music that resonates with listeners on every level

BLINK-180TRUE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV/$35 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Blink-180True delivers the high-energy, pop-punk nostalgia of Blink-182 with all the attitude and anthems you remember.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

302 COMEDY PRESENTS: TK MOYER 7:30pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $12 in Advance | $20 Day of Show • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co Come through for a night of unfiltered, high-energy stand-up that proves why TK Moyer is a comedian you don’t just watch —you experience.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

BUFFALO KIN 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • livefromthedivide.com The west comes alive with their blending of traditional cowboy folk tunes and haunting original pieces.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

3 EYED JACK 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com

3 Eyed Jack is a powerhouse of electrifying sound and raw, unapologetic energy.

LIVE MUSIC: JAKOB ALEXANDER 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Jakob Alexander’s live performances are a captivating blend of energy and intimacy, where each note draws the crowd deeper into his magnetic musical world.

THE BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www. themurraybar.com Country Western Meets Electric Blues

SAMVEGA W/ DOCTOR FLY 9:30pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $10 in Advance | $15 Day of Show • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co Experience the mind-bending psych-rock of SAMVEGA (Napa Valley) and the interdimensional improv of DJ Doctor Fly (MSO). Crushing rhythms, cosmic noise, and surreal soundscapes collide in a live show that defies reality and pulls you into the unknown.

SUNDAY, JUN. 22

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Today’s fabulous western music is “Lula’s Roadie,” your favorite guitar duo playing an unbelievable range of country western music...for you new dancers, you simple can’t pass up an afternoon with two of the most gifted players you’ll ever hear!

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create art, inventions, and toys from recycled materials and simple tools.

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SEWING CIRCLE - QUILTING SESSIONS 2-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Connect and quilt. Learn to quilt, work on your project or join the block of the month.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 2pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

PAINT & SIP - LAVENDER MONARCH 4-6pm • Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, 119 E Main Street, Belgrade • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Join me at Bar 3 Bar-B-Q for a beginner-friendly paint & sip! I’ll bring everything you need to make your own monarch masterpiece. Just grab a few friends and a ticket on my website to save your seat!

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

WES URBANIAK 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Wes Urbaniak displays a beautiful oddity of human expression in music and presence.

WOMEN SONGWRITER NIGHT W/ YWMC 7-10pm • Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness, 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners • With Admission • All Ages • 4065866492 • bozemanhotsprings.co Bozeman Hot Springs is teaming up with the Yellowstone Women’s Music Collective to bring you a night of some of the valley’s best women songwriters. Featuring Blake Brightman, Hannah Jo Lally, & Abby Larea.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

MONDAY, JUN. 23

VBS-DISCOVERING JESUS WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30-11:30am • Heritage Christian School, 4310 Durston Road, Bozeman • $5 for first child, $3 for subsequent children • ages 5-5th grade • torie@mvccb.org • mvccbozeman.churchcenter.com In partnership with CEF, Mountain View Community Church will be holding a 3-day VBS event! It will take place from Monday, June 23-Wednesday June 25 from 9:3011:30 am. Kids will have 3 days full of games, songs, snacks, and diving into God’s Word.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

FARM ANIMALS 12:30-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Meet charming farm animals with Gallatin Conservation District and Little Blessings Ranch.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

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.

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.

ANACONDA VISE // PRINTS // POVERTY PORN // ECHO LARSON 7pm • Labor Temple, 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman • $10 • All Ages • 4062241171 • Whistlepigkorean.com/music Up for some punk? post-punk? ska-punk? acoustic punk? hell yea! Enjoy your first summer Monday at the labor temple with 6 artists and 2 stages. a little warped tour of the labor temple if you will.

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.

TUESDAY, JUN. 24

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

VBS-DISCOVERING JESUS WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30-11:30am • Heritage Christian School, 4310 Durston Road, Bozeman • $5 for first child, $3 for subsequent children • ages 5-5th grade • torie@mvccb.org • mvccbozeman.churchcenter.com In partnership with CEF, Mountain View Community Church will be holding a 3-day VBS event! It will take place from Monday, June 23-Wednesday June 25 from 9:3011:30 am. Kids will have 3 days full of games, songs, snacks, and diving into God’s Word.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

HALE & THE

June 20 - The Jump

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

GRIEF / LOSS / BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30-5:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • Adults • 4065822413 • www.bozemanlibrary.org For those who have experienced grief or loss in any form.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

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

BUTTE’S YOUTH OPEN MIC 6-9pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents. org Young performers, poets, comics & musicians: this is your mic, your moment. New or seasoned, all are welcome to share their voice and shine. CovellitePresents.org

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DIRTY SHAME

LITTLE FEAT & NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND 6:30pm • KettleHouse Amphitheater • $39 - $70 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Little Feat & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for a live concert performance.

POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+

• 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 25

VBS-DISCOVERING JESUS WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30-11:30am • Heritage Christian School, 4310 Durston Road, Bozeman • $5 for first child, $3 for subsequent children • ages 5-5th grade • torie@mvccb.org • mvccbozeman.churchcenter.com In partnership with CEF, Mountain View Community Church will be holding a 3-day VBS event! It will take place from Monday, June 23-Wednesday June 25 from 9:3011:30 am. Kids will have 3 days full of games, songs, snacks, and diving into God’s Word.

COOKBOOK SWAP 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Culinary conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

WHAT’S COOKING? WITH DR. JOE noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore the benefits of better eating with Dr. Joe Sofianek, as he cooks up a healthy entree.

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 1-2pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

MEMORY CAFE 3-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Social interaction and activities for people with dementia and their care partners in a safe, welcoming environment. Call Suzanne at (406) 860-8865 to register.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE

SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

LIVINGSTON FARMERS MARKET 4:30-7:30pm • Miles Band Shell Park • FREE • All Ages • 406-222-0730 • www.LivingstonFarmersMarket.org Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday in Fielding’s is Vine Night! Enjoy 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner.

WEDNESDAY WALKS 5:30-6:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Walk and learn with wildlife guide Ken Sinay. Everyone is welcome to join these leisurely strolls.

FARMERS CANAL TOUR 5:30-7pm • Loyal Gardens Park • FREE • All Ages • 6129612231 • www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events Join the Gallatin Watershed Council for a guided tour of Farmers Canal. Discover the fundamentals of water rights and the critical role that canals and ditches play in the Gallatin Valley.

PAINT & SIP - MOUNTAIN MOOSE 5:45-7:45pm • Audreys Pizza Oven & Freefall Brewery, 806 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman • $47 • 2182341437 • aintabetterwaytopaint.com Shake up your Wednesday routine and paint your own Mountain Moose at Audrey’s Pizza! I’ll bring everything you need to make a masterpieceincluding a traceable moose stencil. Just grab your tickets online to save your seat.

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

GRACIOUS GABLES: BOZEMAN’S BON TON DISTRICT 6-7pm • The Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson, Bozeman • $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Step back in time with The Extreme History Project to discover the history of the large houses on South Grand and South Willson Avenues.

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GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

LIVE MUSIC AT AC BENCHMARK 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live music in AC Benchmark from 6-8PM!

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES 6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • 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.

JAMES MCMURTRY 7pm • The Elm • $25 - $45 • All Ages • (406) 830-4640 • logjampresents.com Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome James McMurtry for a live in concert performance with BettySoo.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com

JACK SYMES 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $40 • livefromthedivide.com Stoked for this summer run, hope to see y’all soon. xo, Jack

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

THURSDAY, JUN. 26

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

INTRO TO CRICUT VENTURE 10:15am-noon • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Prepare to earn your Cricut badge. Registration required.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

THURSDAY’S TABLE 1-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Want to demonstrate a favorite food? Contact Liz DeVries at edevries@bozeman.net.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

MOR’S TASTE OF THE ROCKIES 5:30-8:30pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • $60/ member adult, $65/ non-member adult, $125/ VIP ticket • 21+ • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Experience the magic of early summer at MOR’s Taste of the Rockies, one of Bozeman’s premier benefit events. Every bite and sip helps to expand access to world-class exhibits, educational programs, and hands-on learning experiences.

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:15pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

SAVOR BIG SKY 6-9pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $65-$299 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.Expand your palate through the long weekend, shaped by world-renowned chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirits purveyors paired with the best local ingredients.

OUTRIDERS PRESENT: JAMEY JOHNSON 6pm • The Old Saloon, 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant • All Ages • (406) 333-4482 • www. showclix.com Award-winning singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is making his return to The Old Saloon in Emigrant for TWO DATES!

BUNKHOUSE BREWERY TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • 4065772130 Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunkhouse Brewery in Four Corners!

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: JOHN PAPA GROS 6:30pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages Born and raised in the city, Gros melds funk, rock, jazz, and blues to deliver a sound that is both innovative and unmistakably New Orleans.

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $30 Online, Children 7-15yrs $20 Online, 6 & under FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s newest weekly rodeo production, performances run all summer long from June - August.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love.

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm in person or via phone call.

FLY TYING NIGHT

June 26 - Bozeman Fly Supply

SUNDANCE HEAD (2016 WINNER OF THE VOICE) 8-11:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • (406) 5870585 Sundance continues to tour across the country while crafting songs behind the scenes and has no intentions of slowing down.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

BUTTE’S UPTOWN COMEDY - EVERY THURSDAY 8:30pm • Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge • FREE • All Ages • 4063331658 • covellitepresents.org Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, JUN. 27

DAY OF ACTION 9am-4pm • Across Greater Gallatin • FREE • All Ages • 406-587-2194 • greatergallatinunitedway.org Join Greater Gallatin United Way’s Day of Action! Volunteers, businesses, and nonprofits unite to revitalize spaces, support causes, and strengthen communities in Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park counties. Get involved!

SAVOR BIG SKY 10am-2:30pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $65-$299 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.Expand your palate through the long weekend, shaped by world-renowned chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirits purveyors paired with the best local ingredients.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

CRC GENTLE YOGA + IREST YOGA NIDRA noon-1pm • Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness • FREE • 4062197026 • forms.gle This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

PETITE CONCERT 12:30-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 0-12 • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Make music with violinist Chi-Chi Bestmann. Presented in partnership with Montana Chamber Music.

GGUW DAY OF ACTION TREE PLANTING 1-4:30pm • Westlake BMX Park • FREE • All Ages • 6129612231 • www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events Plant trees with the City of Bozeman and Gallatin Watershed Council at the Westlake BMX Park.

QUICK COOKS - FRESH FROM GALLATIN VALLEY 3-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • all ages • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Build kitchen confidence with demos of easy recipes using minimal ingredients. Throughout the summer, each demonstration will feature seasonal produce from local farms.

ALL AGES OPEN MIC 6-8pm • Steep Mountain Teahouse, 402 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 577-2740 Share your art in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, surrounded by fellow artists and tea enthusiasts.

ALPENGLOW CULINARY EXPERIENCE 6-9pm • Everett’s 8800 • $230 • 21+ • www.bigskyresort.com An elevated launch to the Savor Big Sky weekend, the Alpenglow Culinary Experience is an exclusive mountain-top affair that transforms Everett’s 8800 into a sophisticated gastronomic journey.

CELTIC MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

FRIDAY JAZZ 6:30-8:30pm • Red Tractor Pizza, 1007 W Main St, Bozeman • no charge • all ages • (406) 359-1999 • www. redtractorpizza.com Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

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

DISCO AT DUSK 7-9pm Music at Discovery Park

AN EVENING WITH DAVE GRUSIN, JOE ROBINSON, AND AUDREY HALL 7-9pm • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston • 406-222-1420 • www.theshanecenter.org This rare, one-night-only event brings together legendary composer and pianist Dave Grusin, award-winning guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson.

CHARLEY CROCKETT - SOLD OUT 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • SOLD OUT • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Join the waitlist.

THE TWO TRACKS (COUNTRY) W/ STARMENDER (PSYCH FOLK) 7pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $8 in Advance | $15 Day of Show • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co From the windswept West to the heart of Helena, The Two Tracks and STARMENDER bring rich harmonies, thoughtful storytelling, and Americana-fueled folk-rock to Butte. Expect a night of heartfelt lyrics, toe-tapping rhythm, and soul-nourishing sound.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

SHAKEDOWN COUNTY 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com Shakedown County has been shaking Gallatin County down for 6 years as one of the premier Southern Honky-Tonk Rock and Roll bands that you MUST WITNESS. These rough and tumble rockers will have the walls shaking!

TAE & THE NEIGHBORLY 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $45 • livefromthedivide.com Tae & The Neighborly, a Wisconsin based Soul-pop R&B group, found themselves playing music together in a very unconventional way.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

THE ROAD RUNNER BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com The Road Runner band is a high-energy Rock N Roll cover band that brings the best of classic and current rock hits to life.

LIVE MUSIC: BRENDEN NOLAN 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ Brenden Nolan’s live shows radiate authenticity, combining soulful vocals and raw acoustic power to create a connection that resonates.

UFO VIEWING 9pm • Belgrade Albertsons • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 Bring your blankets and chairs and meet up with us; we have telescopes and tools. Viewing place TBD closer to date.

SUNS AH 406 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Rootsy Americana

SUMMER KARAOKE @ THE WAYPOINT 10pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com You know you want to! Come join us and sing your heart out.

SATURDAY, JUN. 28

SAVOR BIG SKY 10am-5:30pm • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $65-$299 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.Expand your palate through the long weekend, shaped by world-renowned chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirits purveyors paired with the best local ingredients.

FAMILY STORYTIME 10:15-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • birth-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

ARRL FIELD DAY noon-8pm • ARRL Field Day- Gallatin Retreat • FREE • All Ages • 406-539-5096 • www.arrl.org ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 31,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

WHEATFIELDS, RAILROADS, AND BREWERS: EXPLORING BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC NORTH SIDE 1-2pm • Tinworks Art, 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman • $20 • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com This historic exploration takes you through Bozeman’s northside landscape, highlighting the vital roles that agriculture, the railroad, and brewers took in shaping the town’s growth.

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

FAMILY KITCHEN LAB - TZATZIKI CHICKEN PITAS 2-3pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • ages 5-12 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Be ready to beat the heat with this no-cook dinner.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 2pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWED WORLD OF BOZEMAN’S REDLIGHT DISTRICT 3-4pm • The Extreme History Project • $ 8-10 • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

MURDERS, MADAMS, AND MEDIUMS: BOZEMAN’S DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR June 28 (every Friday) - The Extreme History Project

GHOST TOWN OUTINGS 3pm • Belgrade Albertsons • FREE • All Ages • 4065808855 Come out and will go to some ghost towns near by and ghost check them out will have ghost hunting equipment and learn about the history.

YELLOWSTONE UNDER THE BIG SKY 4-9pm • One&Only Moonlight Basin • $500 per person; sponsorships starting at $2,500 • 406-848-2835 • www.yellowstone.org/bigsky25 Join Yellowstone Forever for an unforgettable evening with live music by Stephanie Quayle, auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and inspiring remarks—all set against the stunning backdrop of Moonlight Basin at the exclusive One&Only Resort in Big Sky.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

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

EMO NIGHT W/ DJ [SIC] 7pm • Covellite Theatre, 215 W Broadway St, Butte • $8 in advance | $15 day of show • All Ages • 4063331658 • theticketing.co Get ready to scream your heart out—EMO NIGHT is coming to the Covellite Theatre! Relive your favorite emo, pop-punk, and alt-rock anthems all night long. Dress the part (photobooth!), bring your friends, and let’s get sad together in the best way.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

JUMP KARAOKE NIGHT 8-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • 21+ • 4062190400 • thejumpmt.com SW Montana’s newest and hottest Karaoke Night!

RATTLESNAKE MILK 8-11pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $25 presale $30 DOS • 21+ • thewesternermt.com The one of a kind Rattlesnake Milk makes their Westerner debut with opener King Ropes.

WESTERN ROOTS COUNTRY DANCING 8pm • Bourbon, 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman • no cover • bourbonmt.com Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

THE ROAD RUNNER BAND 9pm • Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray • no cover • 21+ • (406) 333-4933 • www.chicohotsprings.com The Road Runner band is a high-energy Rock N Roll cover band that brings the best of classic and current rock hits to life.

LIVE MUSIC: JOHN RAZOOK 9-11pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ John Razook’s live performances are a dynamic fusion of heartfelt lyrics and vibrant musicianship, delivering an experience that’s both electrifying and deeply human.

RANCHO DELUXE 9pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • no cover • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Classic Country

SUNDAY, JUN. 29

ARRL FIELD DAY 8am-noon • ARRL Field Day- Gallatin Retreat • FREE • All Ages • 406-539-5096 • www.arrl.org ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 31,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

CHAI & CHANTING 9-10am • Wild Wisdom Colletive • FREE • All Ages • 4062207375 • www.wildwisdommt.com/events Sunday morning devotional kirtan. Come chant and drink chai with us! No experience needed.

SAVOR BIG SKY 10am-noon • Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky • $65-$299 • (800) 548-4486 • bigskyresort.com Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana.Expand your palate through the long weekend, shaped by world-renowned chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirits purveyors paired with the best local ingredients.

POKER TOURNAMENT noon-6pm • The Cat’s Paw • $80 • 18+ • 406 404 1968 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

FROM TENTS TO TOWNS: BOZEMAN’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR 1-2:15pm • The Extreme History Project • $20 General Admission, $18 Senior and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Come on a walk with The Extreme History Project while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street. ROCK AND GEM DAY 1-4pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Dig into geology at your library. Learn how lapidary artists cut and polish rocks and try your hand at rockhounding. All ages welcome at this kid-friendly event.

SUNDAY DANCE 1-5pm • American Legion Manhattan, 218 E Main St, Manhattan • $10 per person • 21+ • 406-284-6138 Get your toes ready for tappin’, slidin’ and stompin’ with music by “American Standard,” playing a wide range of country western and contemporary tunes sure to keep you entertained the entire afternoon...so, come step up and step out!

LITTLE BEAR SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1-5pm • Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum • Free, yet donations are welcome • All Ages • 4066000464 Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum is open to the public for tours and stories about life in Gallatin County. Learn about the lives of those who attended this one-room schoolhouse from 1913 through 1951.

INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP 1:30-4:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create art, inventions, and toys from recycled materials and simple tools.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 2pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

CELTIC MUSIC 3-5pm • Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon.

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

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 4pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

AC LIVE TRIVIA 5:30pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live trivia at AC Benchmark starting at 5:30PM!

TOM CATMULL 7-9pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • FREE • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Tom Catmull presents an intentionally specific mix of originals and covers (Lucinda, Townes, Waits, etc.) that both work and play well together.

SILVERTONGUE 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 alt-rock band “Silvertongue”.

NIK PARR & THE SELFLESS LOVERS 7-10pm • The Westerner, 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway • $15 • 21+ • thewesternermt.com Nik Parr takes it to the next level, playing saxophone and piano at the same time—you’ve got to see it to believe it.

THE MUMMY OF MADISON COUNTY + VAUDEVILLE 7pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

MONDAY, JUN. 30

CUENTILANDIA 10:15-11am • Thrive • FREE • 0-5 years old • 4069224264 • allthrive.org/events We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

MEDIA AND DESIGN LAB 10:15-11:45am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore design skills, principles, and software.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

BOTANICAL PRINTMAKING 12:30-2pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Create prints from flowers and leaves with Bozeman Art Museum.

YOGA + HORSES 6-7pm • B Bar 3 Ranch Paradise Valley • $40 • 16+ • 4062207375 • www.bbar3.com Yoga + Horses is a unique experience that blends gentle yoga and heart-centered connection with horses. Set in Paradise Valley, this class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune to the calming presence of the horses. RSVP needed.

BOARD GAME NIGHT 6-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A chance to test your strategy and teamwork skills with board games and other adults. Join us at the library for some table top fun.

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.

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.

TUESDAY, JUL. 1

FIND WALDO LOCAL Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065870166 • countrybookshelf. com Waldo, the iconic children’s book character, is coming to Bozeman this July to help spread the “Buy Local” message with a monthlong scavenger hunt in twenty-five participating downtown businesses!

BIG SKY TOASTMASTERS 6:45-7:45am • Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave, Bozeman • First 2 visits FREE • 18+ • 4066402790 • www.toastmasters.org Develop your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters International Pathways Program. First 2 visits are free. Then apply for membership.

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BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

YOGA 12:15pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

MEMBER-ONLY EXHIBIT OPENING FOR MOR’S NEW PRIMARY EXHIBIT “CRETACEOUS CROSSROADS” 5:30-7pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • For MOR Members • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org For the first time in over a decade, Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is unveiling a new primary paleontological exhibition. Cretaceous Crossroads will highlight 40 years of MOR’s groundbreaking paleontological fieldwork and research.

NONFICTION WRITING GROUP 5:30-7:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

GEARS AND CHEERS 5:30-7:30pm • Wildrye Distilling, 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 3072629567 • www.wildryedistilling.com Bring your bike into Wildrye Distilling and get a free tune-up while you enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail! 10% of proceeds will go towards the Southwest Montana Mountain Biking Association’s local trail-building efforts.

POKER TOURNAMENT 7-11pm • The Golden Zebra • $40 • 18+ • 4062192436 • seatopen.com Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

GNL TRIVIA 8pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • FREE • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE EVENTS CALENDAR

BINGO 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Grab some friends and get there early to grab a table the first round starts at 6:30!

TUESDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT 9pm • The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky • no cover • 21+ • thebigskywaypoint.com Join us every Tuesday 9pm-late for beer pong, drink discounts, beer dice, and $3 pizza slices!

BOZEMAN’S BEST KARAOKE 9pm • Bar IX, 311 E Main St, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 551-2185 • www.bar-ix.com Get out and sing the night away.

WEDNESDAY, JUL. 2

FIND WALDO LOCAL Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065870166 • countrybookshelf. com Waldo, the iconic children’s book character, is coming to Bozeman this July to help spread the “Buy Local” message with a monthlong scavenger hunt in twenty-five participating downtown businesses!

COOKBOOKS AND COFFEE 10-11am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Join us on Wednesday mornings for some light conversation, hot drinks, and free cookbooks.

GET UP & MOVE: YOGA 10:15-11am • Belgrade Community Library • FREE • Pre-K • 4063884346 • www.belgrademt.gov/253/ Kids Join us for kids’ yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

MOR’S NEW PRIMARY EXHIBIT “CRETACEOUS CROSSROADS” OPENS TO THE PUBLIC 11am-5pm • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • (406) 994-2251 • www.museumoftherockies.org For the first time in over a decade, Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is unveiling a new primary paleontological exhibition. Cretaceous Crossroads will highlight 40 years of MOR’s groundbreaking paleontological fieldwork and research in the Late Cretaceous, Two Medicine, Judith River, and Bearpaw geological formations.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

READ WITH A DOG 4-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

FIBER ARTS 4-6pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org Bring any type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

VINE NIGHT AT FIELDING’S 5-9pm • Fielding’s Every Wednesday 25% off bottles of wine and our Chef’s $35 family style dinner.

KATABATIC TRIVIA 6-7pm • Katabatic Brewing Company, 117 W Park St, Livingston • 21+ • (406) 333-2855 • katabaticbrewing. blogspot.com The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

GNL TRIVIA WEDNESDAY 6-8pm • SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop, 451 E Main St, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 585-8558 • shinebeer.com Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

LIVE MUSIC AT AC BENCHMARK 6-8pm • AC Benchmark, 110 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4066021072 • www.marriott.com Join us for live music in AC Benchmark from 6-8PM!

WEEKLY WOMEN’S DROP-IN GATHERING WITH HORSES 6-8:30pm • B-3 Equine Facility • $55 • Ages 18+ • 3039991793 • risingfreeretreats.com Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

FILE DESIGN FOR LASER CUTTING 6:30-7:45pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • teens, adults • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Explore vector design to prepare a pattern for laser cutting. Registration opens on Monday, June 2 2025 at 6:30pm.

BINGO 7-9pm • American Legion Bar, 225 E. Main St., Bozeman • 18+ • (406) 586-8400 • www.facebook.com 100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

ZOSO THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV/$35 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com Rescheduled from June 11TH - all tickets for both dates are valid.

WESTERN SWING WEDNESDAYS 7-11pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • Lessons $10 • 21+ after 9pm • (406) 518-5011 • 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm • Rockin’ R Bar, 211 E. Main St, Bozeman • no cover • 21+ • (406) 587-9355 • www.rockingrbar.com Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm • The Molly Brown, 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman • 21+ • (406) 552-7362 Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

LADIES NIGHT 8pm • Club Zebra, 321 E Main St, Bozeman • $10 for guys • 21+ The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin’ music provided by DJ Chedda.

OPEN JAM 8pm • The Murray Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston • FREE • 21+ • (406) 222-6433 • www.themurraybar.com Come jam with us!

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

THURSDAY, JUL. 3

FIND WALDO LOCAL Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065870166 • countrybookshelf. com Waldo, the iconic children’s book character, is coming to Bozeman this July to help spread the “Buy Local” message with a monthlong scavenger hunt in twenty-five participating downtown businesses!

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 9:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org

Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey.

BABY STORYTIME 10:15-11:15am • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • babies birth-35 months and their caregivers • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

RAPTOR MEET AND GREET 10:30am • Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman • Included with membership/ admission • All Ages • 4069942251 • museumoftherockies.org Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey.

FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS & TEENS noon-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • 0-18 • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.

GYROKINESIS 12:15-1pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary. org A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

THURSDAY’S TABLE 1-2:30pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • Ages 12+ • (406) 582-2400 • www. bozemanlibrary.org Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Want to demonstrate a favorite food? Contact Liz DeVries at edevries@bozeman.net.

LEGO CLUB 3:30-5pm • Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • elementary students • (406) 582-2400 • www.bozemanlibrary.org LEGO building, especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

VIRGINIA CITY PLAYERS: RUSTLE YOUR BUSTLE VAUDEVILLE SHOW 4pm • Virginia City Opera House, 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City • $17, $25, $30 • (800) 829-2969 Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor’s unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!

MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES 5-7pm • Peter T’s Park, 213 Main St, Ennis • FREE Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

ALONG THE GALLAGATOR: HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY, SOUTH TRACY, AND MORE! 6-7:15pm • Bozeman Sculpture Park • $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students • All Ages • 4062202678 • www.zeffy.com Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

FLY-TYING NIGHT 6-9pm • Bozeman Fly Supply, 2621 W College, Bozeman • FREE Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: YARN 6-10pm • Len Hill Park, 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky • FREE • All ages Yarn has landed on the Grammy ballot four times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts.

BUNKHOUSE BREWERY TRIVIA 6:30-8:30pm • The Bunkhouse Brewery, 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners • FREE • All Ages • 4065772130 Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunkhouse Brewery in Four Corners!

25TH ANNUAL MUSIC ON MAIN - YAM HOUSE 6:30-8:30pm • Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman • FREE Music on Main will be located on Main Street from Rouse to Black Ave. The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 3rd to August 7th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public.

KGLT DJ NIGHT 7-9pm • Hop Lounge, 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman • no cover • all ages • (406) 404-1784 Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.

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VALLEY VIEW RODEO 7-9pm • Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black, Bozeman • Adult 16+ $30 Online, Children 7-15yrs $20 Online, 6 & under FREE • (406) 582-3270 • www.gallatin.mt.gov Montana’s newest weekly rodeo production, performances run all summer long from June - August.

BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm • The Jump, 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway • $20 • 18+ • (406) 518-5011 • www.thejumpmt.com It’s a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!

CAP’N D.H. BILLY 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 acoustic rock artist “Cap’n D.H. Billy”.

CLAY STREET UNIT 7-10pm • Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E. River Road, Livingston • $25 ADV/$35 DOS • (406) 222-3628 • www. pinecreeklodgemontana.com Clay Street Unit blends gritty Americana, soulful storytelling, and jam-band spirit into a sound that’s as raw as it is irresistible.

ENNIS RODEO 7pm • Ennis Fairgrounds • $10 age 6-11 , $15 age 12+ The Ennis Rodeo, held annually on July 3rd and 4th at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds, is an NRA-sanctioned event featuring top cowboys and cowgirls competing in both rough stock and timed events.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10pm • Bozeman Taproom, 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman • no cover • all ages Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone call.

BOOT JUICE 8-11:30pm • The Filling Station, 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman • $15 • 21+ • (406) 587-0585 Boot Juice plays music that will attempt to bring you to the street corner, the river side, or the open highway.

THE WILDER FLOWER 8pm • Live From the Divide, 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman • $35 • livefromthedivide.com Madeline Dierauf, Molly Johnson, and Danielle Yother have been building a sound together since meeting in 2021 at the Hagood Mill Fiddlers Convention, where each member has taken home multiple blue ribbons.

THE BREWERY FOLLIES 8pm • H.S. Gilbert Brewery • $26.50 • PG-13 • 1-800-829-2969 • www.breweryfollies.net The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.

FRIDAY, JUL. 4

FIND WALDO LOCAL Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman • FREE • All Ages • 4065870166 • countrybookshelf. com Waldo, the iconic children’s book character, is coming to Bozeman this July to help spread the “Buy Local” message with a monthlong scavenger hunt in twenty-five participating downtown businesses!

18TH ANNUAL REACH RACE FOR INDEPENDENCE 8-11am • Reach, Inc • 1K - $20, 5K and 10K = $30 • All Ages • 4069200930 • runsignup.com This family friendly event winds through North Bozeman trails. All proceeds from this event will go to Reach Inc., a local non-profit that helps adults with developmental disabilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.