🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a hotel staycation giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Tropical Sno giveaway winner - Tony Terril! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

In today’s newsletter:

— Sam Howdy

P.S. For free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “HOTEL”.

And for a BONUS entry, reply with a shoutout to someone who made your week better 🤩 Include their name and what you appreciate about them, and we’ll share some of the top answers in next Monday’s newsletter (your answers will be anonymous!)

Here are some of last week’s replies:

If you haven’t checked out Commonform yet, this is a great excuse.

They’re a local jewelry studio in Bozeman’s Cannery District where everything is designed and assembled right here in town.

The pieces are simple, modern, and actually wearable day-to-day

They’ve got everything from low-key staples to more unique pieces like their porcupine quill earrings, all made with a real focus on quality while still being accessible.

As a reminder, we partnered with them for a limited-time deal where you can use code HOWDY for 25% off your next order in-person or online…

And there are only 10 days left to use it!

If you’d love a new staple in your collection, now’s a great time:

Want to promote your event, business, or project to thousands of locals who read Howdy Bozeman every week?

🏈 Get your first look at the 2026 Bobcats this Saturday, April 25th at 1pm at Bobcat Stadium, for the 2026 Sonny Holland Spring Game. Doors open at 12pm, seating is first come, first serve, and it’s completely free to attend. Concessions and MSU Bookstore merch will be available, and this year’s game won’t be televised, so it’s your only chance to catch the Cats in action this spring. Plus, bring a non-perishable item to support the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Details.

💼 Featured Job of the Week: Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) is hiring a Program Manager to help lead their adventure-based mentoring program for teens in the Gallatin Valley. This role blends outdoor leadership, group facilitation, and program management, working directly with youth through life skills curriculum and backcountry-style experiences. Ideal for someone organized, energetic, and passionate about making a real impact. Apply here.

👩‍🎨 This week, we’re highlighting Kelley J. Sullivan as our local artist of the week! A Bozeman-based mixed media painter, Kelley creates dreamy, textured landscapes inspired by nature, where her work builds layer by layer using acrylics, charcoal, oil pen, and other mixed media. Her paintings have been exhibited across the U.S., earned multiple awards, and are held in private collections throughout North America. Check out more of Kelley’s work on Instagram @kelleyjsullivan and her website here.

🍕 Red Tractor Pizza is back with their All You Can Eat Music Buffet from 6:00pm-8:00pm, with music and unlimited pizza for 15 bucks. Details.

🧠 It’s Trivia Night at the Bacchus Pub from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Free to play, join solo or with a team, and test your knowledge with Game Night Live Montana. Easy weeknight move. Details.

📚 Studio Wheelhouse has a Book Rebinding workshop from 5:00pm-8:00pm, where you’ll transform a paperback copy of Project Hail Mary into a custom hardcover with black glitter cloth and a holographic gold design (no experience needed, all materials provided). Details.

🧑‍🏫 Step into Montana history with Extreme History: Marcus Daly’s Montana Empires at the Bozeman Public Library from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Historian Brenda Wahler breaks down the rise of copper king Marcus Daly - from Irish immigrant to Gilded Age powerhouse - and the legacy he left on the West. Free to attend. Details.

🎤 PechaKucha Night returns for its 50th Bozeman event at 6:40pm (doors at 5:30pm) at The Ellen, for an eclectic night of fast-paced storytelling, featuring local voices sharing everything from Yellowstone history to ultrarunning, archaeology, adventure travel, and more. (Wednesday’s show is sold out, but tickets are available for Tuesday.) Details.

😂 Bone Dry Comedy’s Stand-Up Open Mic takes over Last Best Comedy at 8:00pm. Watch local comics test new material or jump in yourself in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Free and open to all, with doors at 7:30pm. Details.

🎶 Symphony Storytime is back at the Bozeman Public Library from 10:15am-11:30am, with a live flute performance, storytelling, and hands-on playtime for kids ages 3-5. This free, interactive program includes music from Bozeman Symphony flutist Sierra Schmeltzer and a story read by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, plus a fun intro to how the flute works. Free to attend. Details.

🎬 Catch the world premiere of Yellowstone Wild Through Time at the Museum of the Rockies’ Hager Auditorium from 2:00pm-4:30pm. This immersive documentary explores Yellowstone’s wildlife, landscapes, and ecosystems using cutting-edge filming techniques, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and an award ceremony. Details.

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day at the Northside Bozeman Earth Day Celebration from 4:00pm-7:00pm in the BonTon parking lot (521 E Peach St). Enjoy a neighborhood-wide event with an art walk, live music, family activities, a local farmers market, and food from spots like Mountain Provisions and Golden Goose Street Eats. You can also join a community clean-up, plus hands-on art projects with Tinworks and State of Play using recycled materials. Family-friendly and free to attend. Details.

🚲 Celebrate Earth Day with a Community Clean-Up Bike Ride starting at 5:30pm from the Juniper dispensary (120 N Grand Ave). Ride through town picking up trash along the way, then finish at The Refillery Supply Co around 7:30pm for refreshments. All riders welcome - bring your bike, layers, and good vibes. Details.

🎻 Catch Ian & Bluegrass Friends live at the Tune Up Bar from 6:00pm-8:00pm for a laid-back evening of bluegrass and acoustic jams. Details.

🩸 Make a difference at the Red Cross Blood Drive at the MSU Strand Union Building from 10:00am-4:00pm. Appointments encouraged, with walk-ins welcome. Details.

🍻 Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday at Bridger Brewing from 5:00pm-8:00pm for Pint Night supporting Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Details.

📚 Meet local children’s author A.C. Paolini at Country Bookshelf from 5:30pm-7:00pm for a book release event celebrating her new title Sheep & Goat Climb the World. Enjoy a reading and Q&A, then stick around for a book signing after the talk. Free to attend (RSVP appreciated). Details.

🌙 Raven Rōshi brings their indie folk rock sound to the Tune Up Bar from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

🌱 Learn how to grow your own food at a Vegetable Gardening in Montana class at the Bozeman Public Library from 6:00pm-7:30pm. This practical class, presented with MSU Extension, covers planning, watering, pest management, and how to succeed in Montana’s short growing season. Free event. Details.

🧠 Game Night Live Trivia is back at Bozeman Spirits from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Free to play with two rounds of game-show-style trivia, plus word jumbles, picture rounds, and prizes. Details.

🎬 Catch Nuisance Bear, an award-winning nature documentary, at the Emerson at 7:00pm (doors and reception at 6:00pm). Winner of the 2026 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, the film explores the collision between polar bears and human life in northern Canada. Come early for a pre-film reception with food, drinks, local orgs, and a silent auction, then stick around for one of the most visually striking docs of the year. Tickets available online or at the door. Details.

🎬 The Ellen Theatre has a screening of She Dances at 7:00pm, presented by the Bozeman Film Society. This heartfelt drama follows a father and daughter navigating grief and reconnection on the way to a dance competition. Details.

🎶 Soak and listen at Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm with live music from Dos Mayos. This local acoustic duo blends Latin, jazz, blues, and Americana into a laid-back set that’s perfect for a night in the pools. Details.

Today, we’re highlighting Zesty, a -year-old boy looking for his forever home 🐶

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Zesty any time Tuesday through Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm.

This week, we’re giving away a one-night staycation at the Hyatt Place Bozeman Hotel, plus complimentary cocktails and apps from on-site restaurant The Story Social! (On Instagram @hyattplace_bozeman)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 4/27, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

All you have to do to be entered into this week’s giveaway is be subscribed to this newsletter, and reply to this email with the word “HOTEL”!

Thanks for reading!

We’ll be back on Thursday to share what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋

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