Meet Me in Missoula

Whether you live in Missoula or you're planning a visit, the weekend of May 7 - 9 is the kick-off to our most beautiful season. The mountains surrounding our valley city are green, people come out in droves for the First Friday Gallery Walk and for the Saturday Markets... in fact, arts and cultural events spring to life everywhere. Click the below links to learn more about each event. Then, invite a friend to meet you in Missoula. Click here to see our Facebook Event Page!

First Friday Gallery Walk
Downtown Missoula from 5pm to 8pm. See local art in several galleries, meet the artist, and get a chance to purchase something new for your collection.

Missoula Art Museum: Join artists from the Western Caste Iron exhibition on a gallery talk and walk-through at 7 PM. Joan Zen's voice full of character, conviction, playfulness and soul will enliven party goers throughout the night and the Blacksmith Brewing Company will be serving a special Caste Iron microbrew for the occasion in MAM's brew garden on the lawn. What a night! Visit MAM from 5-8 PM. View exhibitions in six galleries, sample delicious wines, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

MCT Community Theatre
Peter Pan
Thursday and Friday
8:00 p.m. $20 all seats

Saturday
2:00 p.m. $16 all seats
8:00 p.m. $20 all seats

Sunday
2:00 p.m. $16 all seats
6:30 p.m. $18 adults and $15 for children age 18 and under

Don't miss the Missoula Colony this summer! A gathering of artists in support of the writer's craft. Click here to learn more.

UM School of Theatre & Dance 25^th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. An evening that will entertain anyone who has ever been in the 8th grade. - UM Montana Theatre. $18 Friday-Sunday shows.

Montana Actors Theatre
MAT's Live Monthly Cabaret

Summer camps at Missoula Children's Theatre

Consignment sale!
Mothers of Preschools is having a consignment sale all weekend at the Christian Life Center, 3801 Russel. The sale will help offset medical bills incurred by a local kindergartner. Items are being accepted. Please call 546-0188 to find out more.

Saturday Outdoor Markets
The Farmer's Market, the Clark Fork River Market, and the People's Market bring you local food and artisan goods. All three Markets are extremely popular and guaranteed to give you a sampling of local culture.

Missoula Art Museum:
Chalk on the Walk! Express your inner child while drawing with chalk on MAM's sidewalks, 10AM - 3PM. Free.

International Wildlife Film Festival
Opening Day. Internationally renowned filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and many others: Enjoy a special week in Missoula, Montana at this prestigious film festival - the first and now longest running of its kind in the world!

Wildfest in Caras Park
To celebrate the opening day of the International Wildlife Film Festival, people of all ages may or may not be wearing animal costumes at this fun, family-friendly annual event. FREE

Holiday Inn Parkside: Official Watering Hole of IWFF
Here for the Wildlife Film Festival? Drop by for Happy Hour Specials all Day! $5 Domestic and $7 Micro Pitchers of Beer. They even have a Meet Me In Missoula Martini for $4 !

Missoula Art Museum
Saturday Family Art Workshop is a hands-on, fun art workshop occurring from 11am -12:30 pm. For all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Please pre-register to be ensured a space at these popular workshops. $5/per participant.

Missoula Symphony Orchestra

MAY 8 & 9, 2010

Saturday at 7:30pm

Sunday at 3:00pm

Featuring Music Director DARKO BUTORAC and guest artist COREY MCKERN
Ticket Office: 320 East Main Street, Missoula, (406) 721-3194

Zootown Arts Community Center
Open house 12-8pm to paint pottery, glass fuse, and silkscreen print at the center. All ages. Zootown Arts Community Center is a Do-it-Yourself art center that encourages creativity for all skill levels. Stop by to try something new! Click here for more info

MCT Community Theatre's Peter Pan.
Thursday and Friday
8:00 p.m. $20 all seats

Saturday
2:00 p.m. $16 all seats
8:00 p.m. $20 all seats

Sunday
2:00 p.m. $16 all seats
6:30 p.m. $18 adults and $15 for children age 18 and under

UM School of Theatre & Dance 25^th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. An evening that will entertain anyone who has ever been in the 8th grade. - UM Montana Theatre. $18

For more information on Meet Me in Missoula, call 406-532-3240 or Email

Mother's Day Brunch
Show your mother apprecation by treating her to brunch. Brooks & Browns and Big Sky Atrium located inside the Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel. 11am to 2pm . Call 532-2010 to make your reservation.

Missoula Symphony Orchestra Sunday performance MAY 8 & 9, 2010

Saturday at 7:30pm

Sunday at 3:00pm

Featuring Music Director DARKO BUTORAC and guest artist COREY MCKERN
Ticket Office: 320 East Main Street, Missoula, Phone: (406) 721-3194

International Wildlife Film Festival
Day Two. Internationally renowned filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and many others: Enjoy a special week in Missoula, Montana at this prestigious film festival - the first and now longest running of its kind in the world!

Thank you to one of our sponsors, Murphy-Jubb Fine Art! Their prints, original artwork, and classes are located at 210 N Higgins, downtown Missoula. Click here to learn more.

Missoula Art Museum:
Chalk on the Walk! Express your inner child while drawing with chalk on MAM's sidewalks!

Mothers of Preschools is having a consignment sale all weekend. Christian Life Center, 3801 Russel.

Live Jazz Brunch, Blue Mountain Canyon

3720 N Reserve St
Missoula, MT 59808
406-541-2583

Mother's Day Brunch & Art Fair Dunrovin Ranch, Lolo
Dunrovin Ranch invites you to see their ranch and enjoy a Mother's Day Brunch and Art Fair while you're there! Call 406-2732-7745 or click on the link above for details.

UM School of Theatre & Dance 25^th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. An evening that will entertain anyone who has ever been in the 8th grade. - UM Montana Theatre. $18

Missoula Art Museum: Chalk on the Walk Express your inner child while drawing with chalk on MAM's sidewalks, 10AM - 3PM. Free.