Events

Todd and the Drum 6-9p Todd Cowart has been playing professionally since graduating college with a BA in Jazz Guitar. With over 200 gigs each year for the last 25 years, he has accumulated an expansive repertoire of tunes, an ability to read a crowd, and (hopefully) make people happy. Catch him at Thirty Eight every Monday night this summer!

Event Details: Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for FREE a performance of Shakespeare’s "Henry V." Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance! Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see. Pre-show performance: Arrive early for a special pre-show performance! Outdoor location: Polson Fairgrounds Amphitheater (320 Regatta Road, Polson, MT) Inclement weather location: Polson High School Auditorium (1712 2nd Street West, Polson, MT) There are two audio accessibility options available for each of our performances: 1. Personal FM receivers and headphones are available to borrow from the merchandise table. 2. A FREE app may be downloaded so that you can listen to audio from the show on your own personal device. (Please remember to bring your own headphones!) Follow these instructions: Download the AudioFetch app on your personal device (both iOS & Android compatible) - Connect your device to the WiFi network: Shakespeare! (no password required) - Open the AudioFetch app to listen to the audio!

Meet/Leave: 7:30 a.m., carpooling from the Blue Bird Trailhead parking lot at the bottom of Grant Creek (the lower SnowBowl parking lot.) Returning late afternoon or early evening. This is a first-time event, and kind of experimental! Visit https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/ for full details of the ride and costs. Each rider needs to pre-purchase their own ticket and choose whether to ride both directions, or just down and take the shuttle back up. RSVP to Carol by calling/texting 720-353-1812 or emailing her at aaadmire@gmail.com by Friday, August 22nd. THIS IS CRITICAL. We have to be able to organize the carpools and know how many people to wait for at the parking lot before departure. A good bike light (tunnels) and a light jacket are NECESSARY for this ride. Rental lights may be available according to the website. Bring your own lunch or buy at the start or end of the trail. Menu is available on https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/food-for-sale-on-the-trail. ITEMS TO BRING ON ALL OUR RIDES: helmet, water, snacks, tube that fits your bike, and bike lock.

These entertaining and informative presentations are sponsored by the Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, and Yellowstone Park Hotel and are free for the public to attend. July July 1 @ 6pm: From Boundary to West Yellowstone: The Many Names of One Small Town – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center July 3 @ 6pm: Grizzly Bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center July 5 @ 6pm: Auroras – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University July 7 @ 6pm: Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity – Blakeley Adkins, Greater Yellowstone Coalition July 10 @ 6pm: Greater Yellowstone Wolverines Unveiled – Jess Haas, Wildlife Educator and Guide July 11 @ 6pm: Yellowstone Elk: Ecology and Management – Jeremy SunderRaj, Yellowstone Forever July 12 @ 6pm: Yellowstone’s Past, Yellowstone’s Future – Dr. Cathy Whitlock, Montana State University July 13 @ 6pm: 19th Century Photographic Processes in Yellowstone – Jason “Gypsy” Kladiva July 15 @ 6pm: Stagecoaches, Trains, and Automobiles: A History of Transportation to Yellowstone – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center July 16 @ 6pm: Surviving the Wild: Yellowstone’s Prey Species – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 17 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program July 18 @ 6pm: Cougars: The Shadows of Yellowstone – Dr. Jack Rabe, Yellowstone Forever July 19 @ 6pm: Yellowstone During the Ice Age – Dr. Karen Williams & Dr. Bill Locke, Montana State University July 21 @ 6pm: Becoming a Naturalist – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 24 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program July 25 @ 6pm: Yellowstone Wolves: A Quarter Century of Research and Observations – Taylor Rabe, Yellowstone Forever July 26 @ 4pm: Raptors of the Big Sky State (Live Raptor Ambassador) – Montana Raptor Conservation Center July 29 @ 6pm: Do You Hear What I Hear? Soundscapes of Yellowstone – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 31 @ 6pm: Volcano Study – Dr. Behnaz Hosseini, Montana State University August August 1 @ 6pm: Beavers, Riverscapes, and Wildfire – Kurt Imhoff, Greater Yellowstone Coalition August 2 @ 6pm: The Moon and Yellowstone: The Cosmic Connection – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University August 5 @ 6pm: From Boundary to West Yellowstone: The Many Names of One Small Town – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center August 6 @ 6pm: A Kid’s Introduction to Yellowstone – Jason “Gypsy” Kladiva August 7 @ 6pm: Yellowstone’s Top Predators – Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center August 8 @ 6pm: Shaking and Baking: Yellowstone’s Volcanic System – Dr. Jamie Farrell, University of Utah August 9 @ 4pm: The Elusive Wolverine – Dr. Jim Halfpenny, Tracker, Educator, Scientist August 9 @ 6pm: Wolf Restoration – Dr. Jim Halfpenny, Tracker, Educator, Scientist August 12 @ 6pm: Pasqueflowers and Paintbrush: The Seasonal Plants of Yellowstone – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member August 13 @ 6pm: Perseid Meteor Shower – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University August 15 @ 6pm: Greater Yellowstone Wolverines Unveiled – Jess Haas, Wildlife Educator and Guide August 16 @ 6pm: Traveling by Railroad to Yellowstone National Park – Thornton Waite, Yellowstone Historic Center August 19 @ 6pm: Stagecoaches, Trains, and Automobiles: A History of Transportation to Yellowstone – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center August 20 @ 6pm: Wildlife Behavior: The Story Behind the Photos – Steve Hinch, Steve Hinch Photography August 21 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program August 23 @ 3pm: Raptors of the Big Sky State (Live Raptor Ambassador) – Montana Raptor Conservation Center August 25 @ 6pm: Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity – Blakeley Adkins, Greater Yellowstone Coalition August 26 @ 6pm: Surviving the Wild: Yellowstone’s Prey Species – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member August 28 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program August 29 @ 6pm: Volcano Study – Dr. Behnaz Hosseini, Montana State University August 30 @ 6pm: History of the Forest Service & Today’s Wildlife Management – Ashley Egan, Forest Service

Experience Missoula through guided downtown tours that highlight the city’s history, family activities, art and culture. Tours are available Monday-Friday. View and book our tours at www.localmissoulatours.com.

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 11am to 11:45am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones. Horario de verano: el primer lunes del mes cuentos, rimas, y canciones para familias de habla hispana con niÑos de 0 a 5 aÑos lunes, 2 de junio de 11-11:45 am en Thrive 407 S Ferguson Ave. Bozeman, MT 59718 lunes 7 de julio y lunes 4 de agosto de 11-11:45 am en la biblioteca pública de Bozeman.

Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them. This will be a weekly class.

The BMM is a weekly summer market that includes: Fresh Goods, Bakers, Artists, Food Trucks, Cocktails, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends—GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages.

On Wednesdays at 7:30pm, regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy learning that Rocking R Bar also hosts weekly trivia! For those looking for more sporty trivia questions, Monday nights are dedicated to sports trivia which is also hosted at 7:30pm. Both nights are free to play and you can head over to their events page to learn about new exciting things coming up at the Rocking R. Cost: no cover Age: 21+

PaddleHeads vs Grand Junction Jackalopes

The Missoula Farmers' Market was formed in 1972 as a local farm and garden market. Tuesday markets begin on June 3rd from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm to the end of October. In the spring you will find veggie starts and greens, summertime brings tomatoes, huckleberries, cherries, peaches, melons and corn, and fall's bounty includes squash & pumpkins, apples and garlic. Locally grown, raised, gathered and processed meat, eggs and mushrooms are available all season long.

The “More Life Tour” is a remarkable celebration of Randy Travis’s legendary career, featuring the exceptional talent of guest vocalist James Dupré. This unique tour brings together Travis’s original touring band with Dupré’s captivating voice to deliver an unforgettable experience, honoring the timeless hits of one of country music’s most iconic figures – who is front and center throughout the show. The “More Life Tour” is a heartfelt homage to Randy Travis’s enduring legacy, featuring James Dupré’s remarkable vocal talent and Randy’s original band. This tour offers fans a chance to relive the magic of Travis’s greatest hits while celebrating the future of country music with Dupré’s dynamic performances. Please note: Randy Travis will be on stage and a big part of this show but will not be singing. guest vocalist James Dupré will be singing with the original band in Randy’s place.