🤠 Top weekly events & a Genuine Ice Cream giveaway

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman!

Shoutout to our Bridger Bagels giveaway winner — Kirsten Balatgek — we just sent you an email with details on how to claim your bagels.

Got a shorter email for y’all today, so let’s get into what’s coming up in Bozeman this week:

• 🍽️ Downtown Bozeman Restaurant Week is approaching

• 🤠 Earth Day Festival, live music, and more top local events

• 🍦 A Genuine Ice Cream giveaway

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TOGETHER WITH GENUINE ICE CREAM

Meet Genuine Ice Cream, a Bozeman-based ice creamery serving up some of the best scoops in town.

Their hand-made ice cream rotates through creative seasonal flavors and timeless classics (the Milk & Cookies flavor is elite).

They’re open daily from 12–10pm at 605 W Peach St, and they even offer catering if you're planning an event that could use a little extra joy.

Check out Genuine’s website here, and follow them on Instagram @genuineicecream to stay up to date with their latest offerings.🍦​

🎵 Bozeman-born indie artist Ava Swan is a semifinalist in a major Nashville radio contest. Winning would be a game-changer for her career, and your vote today could help launch her to the finals! Support a fellow Montanan’s dream by taking 30 seconds to vote for her original song 'Cassie' here. (Today is the only day to vote!)

🍽️ The 5th Annual Downtown Bozeman Restaurant Week returns April 21-27! Enjoy special off-menu items, exclusive dining experiences, and the chance to win prizes at participating downtown restaurants, pubs, and cafes. View participating establishments and their specials here.

🧭 Caching for Compassion is coming April 17-May 2! The Compassion Project is hosting this free family-friendly geocaching event around Bozeman featuring mindfulness activities and special compassion tokens hidden in the caches. Cache locations will be released tomorrow, April 17th. More info here.

Wednesday 4/16

🥗 What's Cooking? with Dr. Joe at the Bozeman Public Library (Kitchen Table room) from 12:00pm-1:15pm. Dr. Joe Sofianek will prepare a Crispy Baked Tofu Stir-Fry while discussing the health benefits of better eating. Free and open to the public. Details.

🎤 Open Mic Night at Bunkhouse Brewery from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Showcase your musical talents or enjoy performances by local artists. All welcome. Details.

Thursday 4/17

🌸 Teen Maker Lab: May Day Baskets at the Bozeman Public Library (The Work Bench) from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Teens can create springtime baskets for residents at Gallatin County Rest Home while enjoying tasty treats. Details.

🌱 Gather & Grow Speaker Series at the Co-op on West Main from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Join health coach Karen Mitchell for a workshop on gut and hormone health, featuring practical strategies to improve digestion and overall wellness. Free admission. Details.

🎵 Sturgill Simpson performs at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00pm). Tickets.

Friday 4/18

🦬 Yellowstone’s West Entrance opens for the season on April 18! Drive in from West Yellowstone to explore Old Faithful, Mammoth, and early spring wildlife.

🔮 Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Peter Antoniou at Last Best Comedy with shows at 7:00pm (all ages) and 9:00pm (18+). Experience this mind-reading comedian who combines humor with stunning psychic abilities, as seen on America's Got Talent. Tickets.

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Saturday 4/19

🌎 Earth Day Celebration at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Start with the Earth Day 5K (check-in 8:00-8:30am, race at 9:00am) benefiting Friends of Hyalite, then enjoy the festival (10:00am-2:00pm) featuring exhibits, talks, live music, children's activities, and sustainable food options. Winter Farmers' Market runs 9am-noon. Free admission to festival, registration required for 5K. Details.

💙 Nurse Appreciation Event at Your Yoga Studio from 2:00pm-5:30pm. This free celebration for nursing professionals includes gentle yoga (2pm), a mindfulness presentation on burnout (3:15pm), and “Nurses Tell All” with Bex Frucht (4:30pm). Enjoy refreshments and participate to win raffle prizes including Hoka sneakers and a ski package to Showdown. RSVP here.

Sunday 4/20

🎷 Easter Jazz Brunch at the Armory Hotel’s Music Hall from 10:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, live jazz, mimosa bar, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Tickets here.

Meet Snow, a sweet 5-year-old girl seeking a new, loving home. 🐶

Meet Bear, a 4-year-old boy looking for a steady place to call home. 🐈️

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Snow and Bear, between 12pm-5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday!

This week, we’re giving away a $30 Genuine Ice Cream gift card!

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 4/15, at 6:00pm.

We’ll announce the winner in next Wednesday’s newsletter and on our Instagram page.

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Good luck!

That’s all for today - have a great week! 👋

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