Events

SNOOZE FEST, a mini film festival of apocalyptic proportions is back for a second year! Join us to be devoured by the absurd, the horrifying, and the hilarious films made by Missoulian’s and their micro to low budgets. “Ghost Fish” a film made by your hosts Fireweed International, will be premiering this particular evening, backed up by many selected short films which are sure to leave you dying for more! November 5th 2025 $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds) 7pm

TAKE3 is coming to Great Falls to share their latest production show, Jukebox Rock A Tribute to the hits of the 70’s. You will definitely hear some Billy Joel, The Carpenters, Elvis and The Beatles. The Jukebox has changed right along with technology, who remembers when you could play music right in your booth at the soda shop. This is a must show for all ages. Doors open at 7:00pm.

The Meteors, pioneers of psychobilly since 1980, are hitting the road for the “40 Days a Rotting Tour” in 2025, celebrating their latest album of the same name. Psychobilly is also known as punkabilly, a type of rock music that combines punk rock and rockabilly. The The Meteors tour 2025 kicked off on October 16 in Glendale, AZ, with stops in major U.S. cities like Seattle, San Jose, San Diego, and West Hollywood. Don’t miss this chance to experience the raw energy of psychobilly live. doors open at 6:30pm.

Denver-based electronic producer INZO is bringing his Mirrorverse Tour to Montana in 2026 — performing at The ELM in Bozeman on March 25 and The Wilma in Missoula on March 26 with support from Zen Selekta and Blookah. Blending luminous synths, heavy bass, and nostalgic vocal textures, INZO has become one of the most exciting names in electronic music. Since breaking through with “Visionaries” and his viral hit “Overthinker,” he’s gone on to release standout projects like Multiverse and the 2025 collaborative album NEXUM with Blookah. His classical background in piano and drums adds a unique depth to his production, setting his sound apart in the electronic scene.

Rising indie rock band West 22nd will bring The To Be or Not To Be Tour to the Top Hat in Missoula on March 25, 2026. Hailing from Austin, TX, West 22nd is a group of longtime friends with a sound that’s both adventurous and emotionally grounded. Their self-described “carousel rock” blends driving indie rock with introspective moments, creating songs that feel expansive, personal, and instantly memorable. After a breakout EP and their debut album Nowhere to Be surpassed a million streams, the band has quickly built momentum through high-energy live shows and standout tracks like “Sunburns” and “Sunny Jones.”

Denver-based electronic producer INZO is bringing his Mirrorverse Tour to Montana in 2026 — performing at The ELM in Bozeman on March 25 and The Wilma in Missoula on March 26 with support from Zen Selekta and Blookah. Blending luminous synths, heavy bass, and nostalgic vocal textures, INZO has become one of the most exciting names in electronic music. Since breaking through with “Visionaries” and his viral hit “Overthinker,” he’s gone on to release standout projects like Multiverse and the 2025 collaborative album NEXUM with Blookah. His classical background in piano and drums adds a unique depth to his production, setting his sound apart in the electronic scene. From headlining tours to electrifying sets at festivals like Electric Forest and Okeechobee, INZO’s live performances are known for being immersive and emotionally charged.

Seattle-based word-smith and hip-hop maverick Grieves hits the Top Hat in Missoula on Friday, March 27, 2026, for a stop on his Out Cold Tour 4, with special guest Benz Shelton. With two decades in the game, Grieves has carved out a lasting legacy as one of indie hip-hop’s most creative and consistent voices. Originally signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment, he’s toured the globe with artists like Atmosphere, Macklemore, Brother Ali, T-Pain, and Watsky, captivating audiences with his sharp lyricism and soulful delivery. His catalog — featuring fan favorites like “Man Down,” “Let the Devil In” and “What It Dew” — has earned hundreds of millions of streams and even landed him the #1 spot on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Now releasing music through his own label, Storm Watch Record Club, Grieves continues to evolve his sound, most recently dropping the single “Trial by Fire.”

Progressive rock giants Umphrey’s McGee will make their triumphant return to The Wilma in Missoula on Friday, March 27, 2026! For more than two decades, Umphrey’s McGee has been one of the most innovative and relentlessly creative forces in the jam and progressive rock world. Known for their explosive live shows, virtuosic musicianship, and shape-shifting improvisation, the band has built a devoted following that spans the globe. Their concerts are legendary — a high-energy blend of prog-rock precision, jam-band spontaneity, and genre-bending detours that make every performance completely unique. Fans can expect a deep dive into their extensive catalog, including favorites like “In the Kitchen,” “Puppet String,” “1348,” and more, along with the unpredictable musical left turns that only Umphrey’s can deliver. Umphrey’s McGee has headlined major festivals, sold out Red Rocks over a dozen times, and released a massive body of work that continues to push the boundaries of improvisational rock. Their return to The Wilma promises an unforgettable night for longtime fans and newcomers alike. They always bring the party to Montana.

Join us for the 5th Annual Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival, March 27-29, 2026 Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs with expert presentations, family-friendly workshops and passport stations, a special dinner, and much more. This year's special guest is Dr. Kirk R. Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Johnson received his Ph.D. in geology and paleobotany from Yale University in 1989. He conducted postdoctoral research in the rainforests of northern Australia before joining the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1991. Johnson's research focuses on fossil plants, the environmental effects of the dinosaur-smiting asteroid, and the birth and death of biomes.

Join us for the 5th Annual Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival ~ Kickoff Members are invited us for a special evening dedicated to MOR members to kick off the 5th annual Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival. Start with fun and engaging Paleo Passport stations to collect passport stamps at all stations to receive a Jr. Paleontologist Certificate signed by MOR’s Dr. John Scannella. For those aged 10+, watch a show in the Taylor Planetarium. Enjoy a book signing with special guest Dr. Kirk R. Johnson and author and illustrator Ted Rechlin. Join in on a special presentation in the Hager Auditorium. Many of the weekend’s world-class paleontology guest speakers will be present to meet.

Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and steer riding. We are Western Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier Country vacation would not be complete without experiencing a real Montana Rodeo. See you at the arena!

About Jovino Santos Neto Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is one of the most important Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. Jovino’s personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted in centuries-old musical tradition while pointing to new and adventurous harmonic languages. Currently, Jovino leads his Seattle-based Quinteto and Trio. He taught piano and composition at Cornish College of the Arts for 26 years. He can also be heard around the world as a piano soloist, working with symphony orchestras, jazz big bands, chamber music groups, and in collaboration with musicians such as his mentor Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito d’Rivera, Airto Moreira, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Joe Locke, Anat Cohen and many more. Since moving to the US from his native Rio de Janeiro in 1993, Jovino Santos Neto has continued to tour the world and to record prolifically. He has recorded multiple CDs with his Seattle-based Quinteto, including Canto do Rio, nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2004. In 2006 Adventure Music released Roda Carioca with an all-Brazilian lineup including Joyce, Hermeto Pascoal and several other notable musicians, earning him a second Latin Grammy nomination. In 2007, after receiving a special commission from Brazil’s Petrobras, Jovino composed and recorded Alma do Nordeste, a musical journey translating the essence of Northeastern Brazil into melodies, rhythms and improvisations – connecting regional, universal, imaginary and real stories. In 2008 he released a piano duo with Weber Iago, Live at Caramoor, also nominated for a Latin Grammy award in 2009. In 2010 Veja o Som (See the Sound) was released, a double disc collection of duos with musicians such as Bill Frisell, Joe Locke, Paquito d’Rivera, Anat Cohen, João Donato, Airto Moreira, Joyce, Paula Morelenbaum and Monica Salmaso, among others. In 2011 Adventure Music released Corrente (Current) featuring his Quinteto performing all new original music. Jovino also recorded Guris, a piano duo with Brazilian pianist André Mehmari celebrating the music of Hermeto Pascoal in 2016, and Por Causa de Você, a live recording with his Quinteto celebrating the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim in 2018. He has released several other recordings during the pandemic, found on his Bandcamp site . Jovino’s compositions have been performed by the Seattle Symphony, NDR Big Band in Hamburg, Swiss Jazz Orchestra and by numerous jazz and chamber music groups. Jovino gives lectures, clinics and master classes worldwide on a variety of musical topics, including the connection between Music and Nature. Jovino has received commissions by the Cheswatyr Foundation, IAJE, ASCAP, CMA/Doris Duke Foundation, Jack Straw Foundation, the City of Seattle, 4Culture, Artist Trust and Meet the Composer. He has been artist in residence at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world. In 2012 he was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame and his Quinteto won as Best Northwest Acoustic Group in the Golden Ear Awards by Earshot Jazz in 2012, 2015 and 2018. He also was awarded an Artist Trust Fellowship in Music in 2012. He composed a live score to a 1927 silent film, The Unknown and also premiered a new piece for orchestra, Milonga da Emília in 2018 in Aarhus, Denmark. His orchestration of Hermeto Pascoal’s Suite Universal was premiered in January 2019 by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Jovino was featured in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert in October 2019. In 2022, Jovino toured the UK conducting the National Youth Jazz Orchestra along with his mentor Hermeto Pascoal. He also led the Luzern University Jazz Orchestra and the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra playing Hermeto’s music.

The Missoula Curling Club is excited to announce the return of the Big Sky Bonspiel. This bonspiel has become one of the largest in the northern U.S. Rockies, attracting teams from Washington, D.C. to British Columbia and throughout Montana and the west.