🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

Howdy, Bozeman!

I can’t wait to celebrate this weekend with you, there is so much to look forward to!

In today’s newsletter:

— Sam Howdy

P.S. If you replied to Monday’s email with the word “HOTEL”, you’re already entered into the one-night staycation at the Hyatt Place Bozeman Hotel giveaway and don’t need to reply to this email! (We’ll reveal the winner in Monday’s newsletter).

If you HAVEN’T done that yet, and you’d like free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “HOTEL”.

MŌKA Boutique is celebrating their new downtown Bozeman location with a full Grand Opening Weekend from Friday April 24th through Sunday April 26th!

You can expect:

You’ll find a mix of brands like Birkenstock, Free People, Volcom, Clarks, Taos, and more…

Plus a tattoo pop-up on Saturday, and a 12:00pm ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your closet or just want a fun reason to get downtown, this is a great time to stop in.

📍 122 E Main St

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🛍️ Intrigue Ink’s Warehouse Sale is this Saturday (4/25) from 10:00am-2:00pm!

Pull up to Intrigue Ink’s warehouse for their first ever pop-up sale with racks of screen-printed deals, fill-a-bag for $50, and a pop-up vintage market from 406 Flea.

There will also be bagels from Bridger Bagels, coffee from Ruby Tuesday’s, and live screen printing!

📅 Saturday, April 25th | 10:00am-2:00pm

📍 6550 Falcon Lane

See you there!

(And if you’d like notification reminders leading up to the event, RSVP for free below).

🛍️ MŌKA Boutique is celebrating its grand opening all weekend (Friday-Sunday, 10:00am-7:00pm each day) at 122 E Main with 30% off storewide, daily brand pop-ups, and giveaways worth over $3,000. Stop by to shop brands like Free People, Birkenstock, and more. Details.

🌱 It’s Arbor Day Tree Planting at Boulder Creek and Westbrook Park from 12:00pm-3:00pm, where the city and Gallatin Watershed Council are teaming up to plant 20 trees. Come lend a hand and be part of making Bozeman greener. RSVP.

🎶 Friday night at the Tune Up Bar features back-to-back live music starting with Bozeman singer-songwriter Maggie Hickman from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by high-energy Latin funk band John Roberts y Pan Blanco from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

😂 Stop by Last Best Comedy for Bo Johnson’s Friday night stand-up show, with shows at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. The Seattle-based comedian has been featured on Netflix, Comedy Central, and Don’t Tell Comedy, and has built a massive online audience with millions of views. 18+. Details.

🎶 Experience a genre-bending live show at The ELM by Dirtwire at 8:00pm. Blending blues, world instruments, and electronic beats into what they call “swamptronica” and “electro-twang,” Dirtwire puts on a high-energy, psychedelic performance. Details.

🎭 Gallatin High’s Theater Club presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the GHS Auditorium this weekend, with shows Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Details.

🎤 The Bozeman High Hawks Theatre Company kicks off the first weekend of their performances of Mamma Mia! The Musical at the Bozeman High Auditorium with shows Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, and a special Sunday 2:00pm sing-along. Details.

🏃‍♀️ The YMCA Color Dash fun run is happening at Gallatin County Regional Park, with a 5K kicking off at 9:00am and a 1K at 10:00am. This is an all-ages, untimed fun run where you’ll get covered in color while supporting youth sports across the valley. Details.

🚀 Head to the Museum of the Rockies from 10:00am-2:00pm for a day of space-themed fun for all ages with their National Space Day Celebration. Expect hands-on STEM activities, planetarium shows, and talks from local space experts, plus plenty of ways to spark your curiosity about the universe. Details.

🛍️ Pull up to Intrigue Ink’s warehouse (6550 Falcon Lane) for a pop-up warehouse sale party from 10:00am-2:00pm, with racks of screen-printed deals, a $50 fill-a-bag, and vintage vendors at 406 Flea’s market. Grab a bagel from Bridger Bagels, coffee from Ruby Tuesday’s, and catch live screen printing while you shop. Details.

🌎 Saturday at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds is the Earth Day Festival from 10:00am-2:00pm, a free community celebration with live music, a local food court, kids activities, a 5K fun run, hands-on exhibits, and talks on everything from composting to water conservation and wildlife. Details.

🏈 Get your first look at the 2026 Bobcats at 1:00pm at Bobcat Stadium for the Sonny Holland Spring Game. Doors open at 12:00pm, it’s free with first-come seating, and since it won’t be televised, it’s your only chance to catch the Cats this spring. Details.

🐴 The Gallatin Valley Tack Swap at Springhill Community Ranch is from 9:00am-3:00pm, a free community event where horse owners and enthusiasts can shop lightly used tack, connect with local equine businesses, check out live demos, and grab food while they’re there. Details.

🌿 Phoenix Garden Center has a free Houseplants 101 class from 1:00pm-2:00pm where you can learn tips to keep your plants healthy and thriving, perfect for both beginner and intermediate plant parents. Details.

🩰 Visit The Ellen to see Once Upon a Ballet, a magical storybook ballet at 2:00pm. Featuring kid-friendly favorites like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Princess and the Pea, and Carnival of the Animals, this charming performance is designed especially for young audiences and first-time theatergoers. Details.

🪶 Experience an evening of Indigenous song and dance at The Emerson for the Powwow Showcase. This showcase highlights a variety of powwow dance styles with dancers sharing the meaning behind their regalia and traditions, plus live singing from the Bobcat Singers. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm. Details.

🤠 The MSU SUB Ballrooms hosts the Bozeman Health Foundation’s Wild West-themed Hospitality Gala at 6:00pm, for an upscale evening with dinner, drinks, auctions, and live entertainment, all supporting the expansion of Bozeman Health’s Emergency Department. Details.

🎶 Saturday night at the Tune Up Bar kicks off with post western singer-songwriter Buffalo Burrows from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Bozeman funk band Jazz Cabbage keeping things groovy from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎸 Catch Green Day tribute band - Not.Greenday - live at The ELM at 8:00pm, open to all ages. Details.

💃 IndepenDANCE has open dance auditions for their annual show from 11:30am-3:00pm at the Montana Ballet Company. It’s a welcoming community dance project inviting adults 18+ of all experience levels to try something new, meet people, and be part of their 2026 annual show. Details.

🛍️ The Bozeman Mutual Aid Community is hosting a free market from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, where everything is completely free. You can stop by to pick up what you need or bring donations like meal kits, baked goods, shelf-stable food, or personal care items to share. Details.

🎶 Visit Roly-Poly Coffee Co. at the Broadway Ave. location from 1:00pm-5:00pm for a fun afternoon show with local music from Stonefruit, Colt Wayne, Western Wallflower, and Taylor Wallace performing. There will also be a sandwich pop-up from Jax & Nick, coffee flowing, and DJ Barks Alot spinning records. Details.

✨ Studio Wheelhouse has a Beginner Stained Glass 101: Shooting Stars class from 3:00pm-6:00pm, where you’ll create your own stained glass suncatcher. You’ll learn the copper foil method while working with colorful, iridescent glass, with all supplies and instruction included. Details.

🎨 Enjoy a Paint Your Partner paint and sip at Bar 3 Bar-B-Q from 4:00pm-6:00pm, for a hilarious class where you’ll paint your partner (or friend) live. Details.

🎶 Sunday night at Last Best Place Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm is their Shanty Sing, a fun, laid-back gathering where local vocalists lead the crowd in classic pub songs and sea shanties. Details.

🎶 Bozeman alt rock band Lost Canyons are playing at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

As a reminder: 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 until this Sunday, 4/26, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

If you haven’t entered this week’s giveaway yet, reply to this email with the word “HOTEL”.

We’ll be back Monday to share what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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