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.
Confluence Center 119 W Main St Missoula, Montana
The Confluence Center (Western Montana's Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents is thrilled to present a magical evening of art and community! This month we proudly present the solo exhibit “Village” by Spokane Artist Michael Dinning. Dinning strives to capture a feeling that goes beyond a particular narrative, using multimedia combinations of painting, lighting and construction to hopefully give the viewer a sense about the world, about life, the joy and wonder which surrounds us daily. In “Village”, Dinning strives to illustrate how a myriad of thoughts and voices give shape to a healthy society, and make our cities and neighborhoods dynamic, unique, and vibrant. Fascinated by how regional traditions and idiosyncrasies shape our country, Dinning focuses on how this country is a magnet for people seeking a better life, and how those people have historically created the basic character of our communities. Through this exhibit, the artist argues that instead of rending society with our differences, we need to recognize that a free and diverse population is what makes us unique. There will be a soft opening on First Friday, July 4th at the Confluence Center at 119 W Main St, Missoula, MT, and runs 5-8pm. Then we will regather outside of the Holiday for a Second Friday on July 11th, 5-8pm, which will include Live music by John Floridis and Jennifer Slayden, plus free snacks and drinks. The exhibit will remain on display through July 25th, and can be seen by appointment through the Center: 406-926-6526 For more information about the Confluence Center, please contact Sara Bigelow at sarab@headwatersmt.org. For more information about art events at the Confluence Center, please contact Elisha Harteis at elishaharteis@gmail.com or Lillian Nelson at thedelusionalartist2@gmail.com.
Red Lodge 210 North Broadway Ave Red Lodge, MT
31st ANNUAL BEARTOOTH RALLY AND IRON HORSE RODEO MONTANA'S LARGEST MOTORCYCLE RALLY AND IRON HORSE RODEO CAMPING OPENS Opens: Monday, July 14th, 2025 Closes: Monday, July 21st, 2025; check out time is 11:00am Cost: $23.00/person/nightCamping LOCAL POKER WALK Sign Ups: 12:00PM-3:00PM Last Card: 6:00PM Poker Cards: $5.00/1 or $10.00/3 2nd Annual Bike Night Artist: TBD Location: Home of Champions Rodeo Grounds. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Entry is by donation, $10/person is suggested. BDCC LOOP POKER RUN Sign Ups: 8:30AM-12:00PM Last Card: 6:00PM Poker Card: $15.00 Additional Poker Cards: $10.00 Each STREET DANCE AT SNOW CREEK SALOON Band: TBD Time: TBD Admission: Free Location: Snow Creek Saloon BEARTOOTH PASS POKER RUN Sign Ups: 8:30AM-12:00PM Last Card: 6:00PM Poker Card: $15.00 Additional Poker Cards: $10.00 Each Location: Bone Daddy's Custom Cycle STREET DANCE AT SNOW CREEK SALOON Time: TBD Admission: Free Location:Snow Creek Saloon IRON HORSE RODEO Sign Ups: 9:30AM-12:00PM Entry Fee: $10.00/Event Rodeo: 1:00PM Admission: $10.00 10 and Under: Free Location:Home of Champions Rodeo Grounds VENDOR FAIR Opens: 10:00AM Admission: $10.00 (Includes Rodeo Entry) 10 and Under: Free Location:Home of Champions Rodeo Grounds Send questions to marketing@beartoothrally.com
Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St Missoula, MT
IndigiPalooza MT is a FREE celebration of Indigenous arts and storytelling. It opens with US poet laureate Joy Harjo at the Montana Theater. All events on August 2 take place at the Missoula Public Library and include writing panels, entrepreneurship talks, food sovereignty, music performance. In addition there will be an Indigenous artists' exhibit and a vendor market.
Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St Missoula, MT
IndigiPalooza MT is a FREE celebration of Indigenous arts and storytelling. It opens with US poet laureate Joy Harjo at the Montana Theater. All events on August 2 take place at the Missoula Public Library and include writing panels, entrepreneurship talks, food sovereignty, music performance. In addition there will be an Indigenous artists' exhibit and a vendor market.
