🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Luxe Society is celebrating its grand reopening at its new location on Main Street this Saturday, November 7th, with an après-themed open house and shopping party, and everyone's invited!

Stop by anytime from 4:00pm-7:00pm to explore their beautiful boutique, enjoy complimentary champagne, drinks, and bites, and shop their latest holiday collections.

You’ll find an exciting selection of clothing and accessories from brands like Goldbergh, Ronny Kobo, Favorite Daughter, and more, including exclusive collections you won’t find anywhere else in Montana!

(Goldbergh representative Rosa is traveling all the way from the Netherlands to join the celebration.)

Whether you’re looking for something special for the holidays, refreshing your winter wardrobe, or just want to come celebrate, this is your sign to stop by!

🗓 Saturday, November 7th | 4:00pm-7:00pm

📍 Luxe Society | Main Street, Downtown Bozeman

The White Barn Vintage Christmas Market returns to Phoenix Garden Center on Friday and Saturday, November 6th-7th, bringing together local makers, artisans, and vintage collectors for a weekend of holiday shopping!

Browse handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, antiques, vintage treasures, and unique finds, as Friday kicks off with a special Sip & Shop from 5:00pm-8:00pm, featuring live music from Jody & The Woodflowers, food, and drinks.

The market continues on Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm with even more shopping, food, and coffee trucks. Kids 12 and under get in free.

🛍️ Front Porch Mercantile is celebrating its grand opening Friday through Sunday, from 10:00am-6:00pm at 1511 W Babcock Street. This new women-led collective features vintage clothing, home goods, flowers, and locally made products. Saturday’s grand opening party is from 11:00am-2:00pm, and includes mini Highland cows, a flower truck, kids’ activities, and yard games. Details.

🎄 The White Barn Vintage Christmas Market returns to Phoenix Garden Center on Friday from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm. Shop from local crafters, artisans, and antique collectors, with live music during Friday’s Sip & Shop preview. Details.

🏒 The Bozeman Icedogs take on the Badlands Sabres at 5:00pm at Haynes Pavilion. Details.

🇺🇸 Warriors & Quiet Waters hosts its Salute to Service fundraiser at The Elm at 5:30pm. The event features a keynote from bestselling author and journalist Sebastian Junger, stories from combat veterans, dinner, live music from Paige & The People’s Band, and a fundraising auction. Details.

🎨 The Bozeman Art Museum’s annual Miniature Art Auction takes place from 5:30pm-8:30pm upstairs at the Baxter Hotel. Browse and bid on original artwork donated by local and national artists, including miniature paintings and larger pieces, with bidding starting at just $5. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar starts with roots Americana from Brice Ash and the Kin from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by country act the Rob Wolf Band from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎤 Comedian Matty Chymbor brings his Small Things Tour to Last Best Comedy with shows at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Details.

🎬 The Ellen Theatre is screening The History of Concrete at 7:00pm. The documentary takes an unexpectedly funny look at concrete, New York City, and the challenges of making a film. Details.

🏈 MSU’s Women’s Flag Football Club hosts the Montana Turkey Bowl from 8:45am-8:30pm at the Dobbie Lambert turf fields. Five teams (including Montana State) will compete in a tournament, with the championship game kicking off at 7:30pm. Details.

🎃 Happy Trash Can Compost’s Pumpkin Smash returns from 10:00am-1:00pm at two locations this year: Story Mill Park and the Bozeman Sports Complex. Bring your old Halloween pumpkins and smash them with bats before they’re composted locally. Free to attend, and please remove candles, plastic, and paint beforehand. Details.

🎨 The residents of Perennial Park Senior Living are hosting an Art & Craft Fair from 10:00am-4:00pm at 1683 Tschache Drive. Browse handmade goods, ceramics, crochet, vintage jewelry, artwork, holiday ornaments, and more, all showcasing decades of crafting skills. Proceeds will help fund future craft projects for residents. Enter on Sacco Drive, behind Lowe’s. Details.

⛷️ Bridger Ski Foundation’s Ski Swap is back at the Fairgrounds on Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm, with new and used skis, snowboards, boots, winter clothing, and more. Details.

✈️ Bridger Aerospace hosts a community open house from 12:00pm-2:00pm at 90 Aviation Lane. Get an up-close look at their firefighting aircraft, meet the pilots, enjoy food from Mo’ Bowls and SodaWorx, and play cornhole for a chance to win a model aircraft. Admission is a nonperishable food donation benefiting HRDC through MSU's Can the Griz food drive. (Event is weather-dependent.) Details.

🥂 Luxe Society is celebrating its grand reopening from 4:00pm-7:00pm at its downtown Bozeman boutique at 36 W Main Street. The après-ski-themed shopping party features complimentary champagne, drinks, bites, and holiday collections from brands like Goldbergh, Ronny Kobo, and Favorite Daughter, plus a special visit from a Goldbergh representative traveling from the Netherlands. Details.

💃 Dancing with the Last Best Stars returns from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Emerson. Local community leaders team up with professional dancers to compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy, with audience members voting for their favorite performances. The event benefits Roots Family Collaborative. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar starts with singer-songwriter Cooper Tedford from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by gothic post-punk from Academy Order with Sister Midnight from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🩰 The World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake to the Willson Auditorium at 7:00pm. This full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet features 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes, and elaborate sets. Details.

🎭 Bozeman theater artist Isabel Shaida premieres her new community play, I’ll Meet You There, at Tinworks at Rialto Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 5:00pm. Details.

💃 Latin Night returns to The ELM for a Día de los Muertos celebration featuring DJ Big Lou, DJ Queen-E, and DJ Pan Dulce. Dance to salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, bachata, and more, with free face painting available before the show, music starts at 8:00pm. Details.

🍵 Bozeman Matcha hosts a Matcha & Flower Essence Workshop from 11:00am-1:00pm at Light House in downtown Bozeman. Enjoy freshly prepared ceremonial matcha while Megan Ulrichs of Glo Luxury Oils leads a guided workshop exploring flower essences through mindfulness exercises and journaling. Details.

🏀 MSU Women’s Basketball takes on the University of Portland at 2:00pm at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features John Roberts’ Soul Skillet playing neo-soul, blues, and jazz from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🎧 Bozeman Hot Springs hosts its annual Bass by the Water EDM night from 7:00pm-10:00pm. The evening pairs electronic music with lights, lasers, and a whole lot of bass throughout the hot springs. Details.

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Feed Café! (On Instagram @feedcafebozeman). The giveaway runs from today until Sunday, 11/8, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

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