🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

Howdy, Bozeman!

Fall is upon us, and before getting to today’s newsletter, I wanted to share a sincere thank you for showing up, reading, and engaging.

We live in the best place. But it wouldn’t be nearly as great living here without people like you.

With that out of the way, let’s get on with the weekend!

— Sam Howdy

P.S. If you replied to our last email with the word “MAZE”, you’re already entered into the Bozeman Maze giveaway! (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 “MAZE”.

Ski season might still feel a little ways off, but now’s the time to start getting your body ready for winter.

Building leg and core strength 2-3 months before ski season can help prepare your body for the demands of the mountain and reduce your risk of injury once you’re back on the slopes.

That’s where Excel Physical Therapy comes in.

They can help with injury prevention, movement screenings, strength and mobility, along with treatment and rehabilitation if pain or an injury is already keeping you from doing the things you love.

With locations in Bozeman and Manhattan, their team works with active people of all ages to help them move better, build strength, recover from injuries, and get back to the activities that make living in Montana so much fun.

So whether you’re hoping to ski more days this winter, get back outside after an injury, or just want to know where your body could use a little extra work, now’s a great time to start.

Tap below to schedule an appointment with Excel Physical Therapy and get ready for the season ahead!

The Big Sky Food & Wine Festival takes over the Big Sky Events Arena on Friday and Saturday, bringing together Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning winemakers, tastings, cooking demonstrations, mixology, and live music.

The Grand Tasting runs from 11:30am-4:30pm both days, with additional dinners and events throughout the weekend. (Remember to use code BSFWLOCAL26 for half-off GA day passes).

🎸 Folk rocker Johnny Dango performs at Field & Stream Lodge from 5:00pm-7:00pm, outside in The Backyard if weather allows. Details.

🪡 Learn traditional beadwork at the Beading Our Stories Workshop from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Museum of the Rockies. Make beaded earrings or a keychain while exploring Montana Tribal traditions. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features indie alt-rock band Lost Canyons from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by red dirt Americana group El Wencho from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🏈 MSU’s Homecoming Pep Rally takes over Main Street and Willson Ave. in downtown Bozeman at 6:00pm. Event is free and open to everyone. Details.

🎭 Empty () Space Company presents Patrick Marber’s Closer at the Bozeman Event Space, with shows Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, and Sunday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. The dark, funny drama follows four people tangled in a web of romance, desire, honesty, and betrayal. Details.

🎤 Tinworks hosts its second-annual Poetry & Songwriting Slam from 7:00pm-10:00pm, with five poets and five songwriters competing through three rounds of original work. Free and all ages. Details.

🎭 Opera Montana wraps up the world premiere of A River Runs Through It at The Ellen Theatre this weekend, with final performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm. Details.

😂 Comedian Maria Bamford performs at The ELM at 8:00pm, with Jackie Kashian opening the show. Details.

🥕 The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market kicks off its season this Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Fairgrounds in Building #1. Shop fresh produce, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, coffee, and more from local vendors. Details.

🧶 Montana Fibershed’s Farm to Fabric gathering kicks off at the Bon Ton Mill on Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm with local fiber vendors, demonstrations, and hands-on flax and wool workshops. (Additional spinning workshops continue Sunday at a separate location near Bozeman). Saturday’s marketplace and demonstrations are free and open to everyone, while workshops are paid. Details.

🎶 Start Homecoming morning with a Serenade Before the Parade from 9:30am-10:00am at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Hear MSU choirs and alumni perform a free choral recital before the homecoming parade. Details.

🏈 MSU’s Homecoming Parade rolls through Main Street in downtown Bozeman at 10:00am. Details.

🔥 Portal Thermaculture hosts a special Aufguss sauna session with Dani Grunberg and Amber Brask at 10:00am. The European-inspired ritual includes three guided sauna rounds with aromatic steam, music, and a little traditional whisking with branches to finish. Details.

🦅 Get up close with Montana’s birds of prey at Talon Talks at the Montana Raptor Conservation Center starting at 1:00pm. Details.

🌱 Phoenix Garden Center hosts two free workshops this Saturday: Houseplants 101 from 1:00pm-2:00pm, where you can bring a plant and get help repotting it, followed by a 2:00pm-3:00pm class covering how to plant garlic this fall and seasonal garden cleanup tips. Details.

🦊 Children’s book author Deb Halliday and local musician Steve O’Neill are hosting a free reading and family sing-along at Country Bookshelf from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features singer-songwriters Marcedes Carroll & Doc Elliot from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Tom Petty reborn with The Waiting from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎬 The Pasture Drive-In is screening Project Hail Mary with gates opening at 6:00pm and the movie starting at 7:45pm. Dinner and snacks are available from the concession stand. Details.

🎸 Bozeman groove band Jampoke perform at Pine Creek Lodge from 7:00pm-10:00pm to cap off their summer tour. Details.

🎭 Broad Comedy brings its mix of sketch comedy, musical satire, and political humor to The ELM at 8:00pm. Details.

🏈 Montana State takes on Northern Arizona for their Homecoming football game at 8:30pm at Bobcat Stadium. Details.

🏃 Hit the trails at the Timberline Trail Run at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center starting at 9:00am. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 20K courses. Proceeds from the Bobcat 5km support the Montana State University Nordic Ski Team. Details.

💜 Walk together for a future without Alzheimer’s at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s starting at 10:00am at Bozeman Pond Park. Join the Promise Garden Ceremony followed by a 1.5-mile walk supporting Alzheimer’s care, research, and support services. Details.

🌻 Pick your own sunflowers and share a free community meal with jambalaya, succotash, and other historic recipes at Tinworks from 11:00am-2:00pm. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features a Yellowstone Women’s Music Collective showcase with Steph Yeager, Jayda Lee, and Cherry Fox from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🎸 Local rock group The Scurry brings live music to the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re giving away 2 tickets to the Bozeman Maze! (On Instagram @bozemanmaze). The giveaway runs from today until this Sunday, 9/27, 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 “MAZE”.

See you on Monday with a look at what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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