The vibrancy of Missoula’s art scene is on full display 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. First Friday Missoula presents a chance to meet friends, mingle with artists, view exhibits, purchase art, and experience the electrified creative culture that makes Missoula exceptional. Downtown Missoula’s charming streets and alleyways teem with public art—music, dance, performance, and spoken word. Museums, shops and coffeehouses open their doors for extended hours; established galleries add sidewalk exhibits and live painting; and UM’s talented art students contribute dynamic pop-up galleries. Nearby cultural organizations, like the Montana Natural History Center, The Clay Studio of Missoula and Montana Art and Framing, take part as well with late hours and unique exhibits. Missoula's energetic art walk is nourished by local restaurants and bars welcoming art revelers. First Friday events are free and open to the public, and each month is unique. For more information about First Friday visit ArtsMissoula.org.
Artist's Shop 127 N Higgins Missoula, MT
The Batiks for this show were created since 2000 and include colorful NW landscapes, birds, a cat or two and even a rainbow colored octopus. Some Batiks are on Silk Jacquard, which have a unique texture and creates a sense of movement. Check it out on the crow silhouettes! The show can be seen from Dec 1st through Jan 31.
MT Museum of Art and Culture 795 S. 5th St. E. Missoula, Montana
The MMAC is hosting a free public First Friday reception featuring refreshments and exhibitions on view including “Standing in the River: Sara Mast," “Unsettled Lands: Manette Bradford, and "Rand Robbin." There will be a Docent Tour at 5 pm. UM students stop by and sign up for a free UM student membership at the front desk with your Griz Card or 790# and receive free merch.
The Elm 506 N. 7th Ave Bozeman, MT
Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome The Elovaters for a live in concert performance at The ELM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 with Shwayze & JARV. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM and will be available to purchase in person at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only and reserved balcony loge seating tickets are available. 6:00PM (door) 7:00PM (show) $46.10 - $64.90 (Adv.) $49.20 (DOS) + applicable fees All Ages Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Stick Figure and more. They won Artist Of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music Awards, and a few months later were voted Reggae/Ska Artist of The Year in the Boston Music Awards. Their music has been featured on CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and their song “Boston” was played during the World Series Parade when the Boston Red Sox won in 2018. Several of The Elovaters songs are in heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s “No Shoes Radio,” “Margaritaville,” and “The Spectrum,” and they are currently touring in North America and the Pacific Islands in support of their 2023 full-length album ENDLESS SUMMER. <iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/artist/2bBTnfGpjGCTRozyAodDa3?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
