Billings Area Events

• Montana State Activities, Events & Festivals

July 2010

Current Exhibits:

• Billings Logan International Airport, 1901 Terminal Circle:

Billings Welcomes the World Flag Display

• Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809:

Through Sept. 30, 2010... This Land is Your Land Western Landscapes; Through Sept. 30, 2010... Illustrating the West; Through Dec. 31, 2011... Echoes of Eastern Montana: Stories from an Open Country; Through Dec. 31, 2010... Photographing Montana 1894-1928: The World of Evelyn Cameron; Coming Home: The Northern Cheyenne Odyssey; Dude Ranch Lobby; J.K. Ralston: History on Canvas; American Indian Tribal Histories Project

• Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.; 256-6804:

July 15 Through Jan. 9, 2011... John Buck: Iconography + Kinetic Sculpture

Through Sept. 19... Polly Apfelbaum: Mini-Hollywood, Textile Exhibition

July 22 Through Oct. 24... Description without a Place: An Installation by Ivelisse Jimenez

Ongoing Exhibits:

• Yellowstone Art Museum, (YAM) 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804:

A Western Icon: The Stories and Illustrations of Will James and Bronzes by his friend Charles M. Russell

• Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Terminal Circle, 256-6811: John Petek Photo Exhibit, Tues.-Sat. 10:30-5:30. Free admission.

28-8/1 Magic City Hot Air Balloon Rally, Amend Park, morning flights 6 a.m., Balloon Glow Sat. dusk

29-31 Once On This Island, Musical Theater Series: Family, 8 p.m. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

29 Alive After 5, 5-8 p.m., music by 7th Avenue Band, at the Monte Carlo, 2824 1st Ave. N.

29 St. John’s Summer Concert Series: music by Jeff Troxel, Trevor Krieger & Friends. Opener: Danny Jones, 6 p.m., free, 39040 Rimrock Road

30 Earth Stewardship for Young Folks, Animals of Central Montana, Pictograph Cave State Park, for age 7-10, 9-11:30 a.m., $2 donation requested, I-90 Exit 452 at Lockwood, 6 miles south on Coburn Rd., 254-7342

30-8/1 Fri. Street DOT Race, gates open 5 p.m., trials begin 7 p.m., eliminations begin 9 p.m.; Sat. Regular Race, Points Race #5, gates open 2 p.m., trials begin 4 p.m., eliminations begin 7 p.m.; Sun. Regular Race, Points Race #6, gates open 8 a.m., trials begin 10 a.m., eliminations begin 1 p.m.; Rocky Mountain Dragway, 8405 Raceway Lane, off Hwy 3, 3.5 mi. west of Acton, $7 per person, $20 per car load

30 Great American Championship Motorcycle Trophy Hill Climb, Billings Motorcycle Club, off South Billings Blvd, I-90 Exit 447, on Old Blue Creek Road

30 Hot Air & Harleys, 6-10 p.m., Beartooth Harley-Davidson/Buell, 6900 S. Frontage Rd, 252-2888, RSVP online at www.BeartoothHarley.com or with receptionist 252-2888

30-8/1 Great American Championship Professional Motorcycle Hill Climb, sponsored by Miller Lite, Billings Motorcycle Club, off South Billings Blvd, I-90 Exit 447, on Old Blue Creek Road, 8 a.m., $15 per person

31 57th Mexican Fiesta, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., South Park

31 Thunder on the Prairie Stock and Diesel Truck Pull, 6 p.m., Billings Motorsports Park, Highway 87 N. to Roundup, 860-1804, 869-5422

August 2010

7 Nights a Week... Karaoke and Live Poker, Crystal Lounge, 101 N. 28th, 259-0010

Tuesdays... Walk N Talk with the Doc, 5:30 p.m., start in the St. Vincent Healthcare Fortin Lobby, 1233 N. 30th St., free

Wednesdays... Cattle Sales, Public Auction Yards, 9 a.m. through afternoon. Free admission. 1802 Minnesota Ave. 245-6447.

Wednesdays... Bull Riding, Acton Bar, Hwy. 3, west of Billings, 6:30 p.m., $10 adult, $5 kids 6-12, plus concessions. 652-7535, 850-0145

Wednesdays... Farmers Market, Laurel (thru 9/29), 4 p.m., Town Square, on 1st Avenue

Thursdays... Cattle Sales, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Rd., Lockwood, along I-90 at Exit 455, 9 a.m. (sometimes a little later), billingslivestock.com, 245-4151. Free admission.

Thursdays... Hot Rod and Classic Car Show, 6 p.m., Hardee’s parking lot, 2404 Central Ave. (through Aug. 26)

Thursdays... TRC (Tomorrow’s Rodeo Champions), Miller’s Horse Palace, 628-4100, Laurel I-90 Exit 437 (through Aug. 5)

Thursdays & Saturdays... Old Town Indoor Swap and Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2804 Minnesota Ave., next to Granny’s Attic, 256-5455 (after 11 a.m.)

Thursday-Sunday... The Reef Water Park, Zoo Drive, Exit 443, Sun.-Mon. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 839-9283.

Fridays... Jam at the YAM - local musicians. Wine tasting, appetizers $15 at the YAM “lounge.” Adults $5, Seniors, Students $3, under 6 free. Free to members. 5:30-8 p.m., Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804

Fridays... Downtown Walking Tour with Western Heritage Center Historian. 11:45 a.m., $10 adults, $5 children, under 12 free. 256-6809.

Saturdays... Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market, downtown Billings, (thru 10/2)

Current Exhibits:

• Billings Logan International Airport, 1901 Terminal Circle:

Billings Welcomes the World Flag Display

• Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave., 256-6809:

Through Sept. 30, 2010... This Land is Your Land Western Landscapes;

Through Sept. 30, 2010... Illustrating the West

Through Dec. 31, 2011... Echoes of Eastern Montana: Stories from an Open Country

Through Dec. 31, 2010... Photographing Montana 1894-1928: The World of Evelyn Cameron

Coming Home: The Northern Cheyenne Odyssey

Dude Ranch Lobby

J.K. Ralston: History on Canvas

American Indian Tribal Histories Project

• Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.; 256-6804:

Through Sept. 19... Polly Apfelbaum: Mini-Hollywood, Textile Exhibition

Through Oct. 24... Ivelisse Jimenez

Through Jan. 9, 2011... John Buck: Iconography + Kinetic Sculpture

Ongoing Exhibits:

• Yellowstone Art Museum, (YAM) 401 N. 27th St., 256-6804:

A Western Icon: The Stories and Illustrations of Will James and Bronzes by his friend Charles M. Russell

• Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Terminal Circle, 256-6811: John Petek Photo Exhibit, Tues.-Sat. 10:30-5:30. Free admission.

August 2010

7/29-8/1 Magic City Hot Air Balloon Rally, Amend Park, Billings

7/29-8/1 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb, Billings

1 Josh Turner in concert, 8 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

2 Hog & Sheep Sale, Hog Sale 9:30 a.m., Sheep Sale 10 a.m., PAYS Auction Yards, 1802 Minnesota Ave., 245-6447

2-6 Summer Theatre School - Musical Theatre Intensive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

3 Spanish Conversation Group, 2nd floor, 5:30 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

3 Zen performs at Josephine Crossing, Mullowney Lane and Elysian Road, 6 p.m., free admission, food, beer, and wine concessions

3-5 Billings Mustangs Baseball (Pioneer League) vs. Helena, 7:05 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St., 252-1241

5 Wild & Watery Summer Films: Open Water (2004, R), 3rd floor, 7 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

5 Alive After 5, 5-8 p.m., Pug Mahons, music by The Peach Pickers

5 St. John’s Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., music by the Drum Brothers, opener - Jerod Birchell, 3940 Rimrock Road, corner of Shiloh & Rimrock, 655-5668

5-8 US Armwrestling Championships, Holiday Inn Grand Montana, 5500 Midland Rd, Thurs. weigh-ins 6-9 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m., Sun. 12 noon

6 August Artwalk, downtown Billings Galleries, 5-9 p.m., free

6 Rock the Block, 6-10 p.m., music by Cimmaron, downtown Laurel, 628-4966

6 Earth Stewardship for Young Folks, Animal Tracks & Scat, 9-11:30 a.m., for ages 7-10, Pictograph Cave State Park, I-90 Exit 452 at Lockwood, 6 miles south on Coburn Rd., 254-7342, $2 donation requested

6-7 Venture Improv, Fri. Funky Bunch 8 p.m., Sat. Venture Improv 8 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

6-8 The Last 5 Years, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

6-8 Billings Mustangs Baseball (Pioneer League) vs. Missoula, Fri. 7 Sat. 7:05 p.m., Sun. 4:05 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St., 252-1241

7 Visible Vault grand opening, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Yellowstone Art Museum, 505 N. 26th St., 256-6804

7 Roll & Run 5K & Toddler/Kid Run, Pioneer Park, 8:30 a.m., 671-5442

7 Sturgis Bash, 11-11:30 a.m., Beartooth Harley-Davidson/Buell, 6900 S. Frontage Rd, 252-2888, RSVP online at www.BeartoothHarley.com or with receptionist 252-2888

7 Riverfront Park Half Day Hike, $15 per person, 7 a.m., 657-8371

7 The Warm Up Short Track, 7 p.m., $5, Billings Motorcycle Club, off South Billings Blvd, I-90 Exit 447, on Old Blue Creek Road

8 Ballroom Dancing, 4-7 p.m., $7-$10, with the sounds of the Al Bedoo Shrine Dance Band, Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater, 259-4384

9-13 Summer Theatre School - Musical Theatre Intensive, Advanced Actor Intensive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

10 Koncert for Kidz, 7 p.m., free, Dehler Park, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St.

10 Family Law for Non-Lawyers, 3rd floor, 12 noon-2 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

10 Water Your Mind: Reading Circle, 2nd floor, 12 noon, free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

11 Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp in concert, Dehler Park, 7 p.m., 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St.

12 Alive After 5, 5-8 p.m., at Bin 119 with music by Downtime, 119 N. Broadway

12 St. John’s Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., music by Maria Muldauer (in partnership with Magic City Blues), opener Doc McBride & Jazz Ramblers, 3940 Rimrock Road, corner of Shiloh & Rimrock, 655-5668

12-15 The Last 5 Years, Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Rd., 248-1141

13-14 Magic City Blues Festival, Montana’s Urban Music Festival, 6 p.m., Downtown Billings, at McCormick Cafe, 2419 Montana Ave.

13 Earth Stewardship for Young Folks, Reptiles & Amphibians of Montana, 9-11:30 a.m., for ages 7-10, Pictograph Cave State Park, I-90 Exit 452 at Lockwood, 6 miles south on Coburn Rd., 254-7342, $2 donation requested

13-14 Billings Mustangs Baseball (Pioneer League) vs. Great Falls, 7:05 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St., 252-1241

13-21 MontanaFair, MetraPark; 13th Jason Aldean concert, 7 p.m.; 14th Scorpions in concert, 7 p.m.; Day of Destruction Demolition Derby, 2 p.m.; 15th Hinder and Finger Eleven in concert, 7 p.m.; 17th Supercross, 6 p.m.; 19th-21st PRCA ProRodeo, 7 p.m.

14 Dash for Dog Parks Fun Run in High Sierra Park, 8 a.m., West end of Wicks Lane, 698-1648

14 Thunder in the Valley Trucks and Farm Tractors Pull, 6 p.m., at the Bridger Fairgrounds, 425-1902, 662-3344

14 Billings Clinic Classic: Sporting Clays, 9 a.m., Billings Rod and Gun Club, 2931 Rod and Gun Club Rd., contact Billings Clinic Foundation at 657-4670

14 Digital Photography at the Zoo, register early, ZooMontana, 2100 S. Shiloh Rd., 652-8100

14 NAMI - Billings Bike Ride, 9 a.m., Molt Community Center, $30 per rider

16 Hog & Sheep Sale, Hog Sale 9:30 a.m., Sheep Sale 10 a.m., PAYS Auction Yards, 1802 Minnesota Ave., 245-6447

16-20 Summer Theatre School - Advanced Actor Intensive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

18 Ian Tyson in concert, 8 p.m., Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown; 256-6052

19 Alive After 5, 5-8 p.m., at Dean Wright CPA with music by Mid-Life Chryslers, 404 N. 31st St.

19 Wild & Watery Summer Films: Poseidon (2006, PG-13), 3rd floor, 7 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

20 Women’s Golf, 9 a.m. shotgun start, at Laurel Golf Club, 1020 Golf Course Rd., Laurel, contact Billings Clinic Foundation at 657-4670

20 Earth Stewardship for Young Folks, Dutch Oven Day, 9-11:30 a.m., for ages 7-10, Pictograph Cave State Park, I-90 Exit 452 at Lockwood, 6 miles south on Coburn Rd., 254-7342, $2 donation requested

20 Rock the Block, 6-10 p.m., music by 2 Geezers & Hannah, downtown Laurel, 628-4966

20 Mission Mountain Band in benefit concert for Billings Food Bank, Pioneer Park, 3rd St. West and Grand Ave., 6 p.m.

20-21 Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, 8 p.m., Fri. opening night, Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

21 Yellowstone Valley Bellydance Festival, 7 p.m., $10, Babcock Theatre, 2812 2nd Ave. N.

21 Folk Koncert for Kidz, 6 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St.

21 All Euro Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Rocky Mountain College on the Green, 1511 Poly Dr.

21 Spanish Conversation Group, 2nd floor, 1:30 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

21-22 Off-road races, at Intermountain Off-Road Raceway, off Hwy 3, 3.5 mi. west of Acton

27-29 Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Venture Theatre, 2317 Montana Ave., 245-5581 or 591-9535

24 Family Law for Non-Lawyers, 3rd floor, 12 noon-2 p.m., free, Parmly Billings Library, 510 N. Broadway, 657-8257

25 Wild Wine Walks, 6-8 p.m., $20-$25, ZooMontana, 2100 S. Shiloh Rd., 652-8100

24-26 Billings Mustangs Baseball (Pioneer League) vs. Ogden, 7:05 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St., 252-1241

26 Alive After 5, 5-8 p.m., at Surfer Joes with music by D’Tective, 1516 4th Ave. N.

26-27 Billings Clinic Classic: Open Golf; 26th - 10 a.m. shotgun start, Powder Horn Golf club, Sheridan, WY; 27th - 9 a.m. shotgun start, Laurel Golf Club, 1020 Golf Course Rd., Laurel; 27th - 12 noon shotgun start, at Briarwood Golf Club, 3429 Briarwood Blvd., contact Billings Clinic Foundation at 657-4670

27-29 Billings Gun Show & Sale, Holiday Inn Trade Center, Fri. 2-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3, $5 per day

27-30 Billings Mustangs Baseball (Pioneer League) vs. Orem, Fri., Sat. & Mon. 7:05 p.m., Sun. 4:05 p.m., Dehler Baseball Stadium, 9th Ave. N. and North 27th St., 252-1241

28 Billings Clinic Classic Concert/Street Party, tented Street Party 6 p.m., Concert 8 p.m., Street Party & Dance, contact Billings Clinic Foundation at 657-4670 - all events at Alberta Bair Theater, 3rd & Broadway Downtown

28-29 August Catalog Sale featuring Barrel Horses and the annual Montana Miniature and Pony sale, Billings Livestock Commission, 2443 N. Frontage Road, 245-4151

28 Thunder on the Prairie Stock and Diesel Truck Pull, 6 p.m., Billings Motorsports Park, Highway 87 N. to Roundup, 860-1804 or 869-5422

28 Sand Drags for Motorcycles, Snowmobiles and ATVs, 10 a.m., $5, Billings Motorcycle Club, off South Billings Blvd, I-90 Exit 447, on Old Blue Creek Road, 855-7501

30 Hog & Sheep Sale, Hog Sale 9:30 a.m., Sheep Sale 10 a.m., PAYS Auction Yards, 1802 Minnesota Ave., 245-6447

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