October 2024
Mountain Air Dance presents “Creatures of the Night”
Creatures of the Night Step into a spellbinding world of shadows and enchantment where our most talented aerial performers weave a tale of nocturnal creatures brought to life. Urban myths and aerial dance intertwine in this spellbinding celebration of Halloween. Whether you’re a fan of the macabre or just love a good spectacle, “Creatures of the Night” promises to be an unforgettable experience! Saturday, October 26th 6:30pm & 7:30pm showings The Emerson Center for the Arts: Weaver Room Gallery (upstairs…
Find out more »November 2024
Indigenous Marketplace
Come support Indigenous artists in various mediums from around the country during Native American Heritage Month! All are welcome to attend and it's free and open to the public. We have Charly Lowry flying in from NC. playing live from 6:30-8pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/FLGZQromE6gaWPpX/?mibextid=9l3rBW We are bringing Indigenous artists to Bozeman so come out and show your support to NDN artists from around the country! This is free and open to the public. Saturday, November 29th and 30th Event starts at…
Find out more »Charly Lowry: Lumbee-Tuscarora Singer and Songwriter from NC
Come support Indigenous artists in various mediums from around the country during Native American Heritage Month! All are welcome to attend and it's free and open to the public. We have Charly Lowry flying in from NC. playing live from 6:30-8pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2JsnmOx204 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14al0fpY8xs We are bringing Indigenous artists to Bozeman so come out and show your support to NDN artists from around the country! This is free and open to the public. Saturday, November 30 Event starts at 10:00AM Ballroom…
Find out more »January 2025
Bozeman Doc Series: Dahomey
On Thursday, January 9th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series continues with the Montana premiere of the award-winning new documentary, Dahomey. Filmmaker Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey follows the return of 26 royal artifacts, looted from the African kingdom of Dahomey by French colonizers, to their homeland in modern-day Benin. Tickets are available at the door or before the show online at www.bozemandocseries.org
Find out more »Backcountry Film Festival
Backcountry Film Festival Montana Backcountry Alliance, along with Winter Wildlands Alliance, is pleased to bring our annual Backcountry Film Festival to Bozeman. Friday, January 10 Doors open at 6:00PM | Films start at 7:00PM Crawford Theater $18+ General Admission Tickets available at the door or online. This annual winter backcountry film event is a fundraiser for the Montana Backcountry Alliance, and we will be raffling off some cool…
Find out more »Dave Smith
Saturday, January 18 Dave Smith Live @ The Crawford Theatre Come see Dave Smith perform live at The Crawford Theatre, it's gonna be a night to remember! Saturday, January 18, 2025 · 7:30 - 10pm MST 7:30 PM - Doors Open 8:15 PM - Show Starts Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, radio and tv personality. Dave is a regular guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience", "Tim Pool", "Kennedy", and "The Greg Gutfeld show". In 2017 Dave's debut comedy…
Find out more »Bozeman Doc Series: Porcelain War
The Bozeman Doc Series continues on Sunday, January 26th, at 7pm at the Emerson with the Montana premiere of the award-winning new documentary, Porcelain War. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, and Andrey Stefanov choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras, and,…
Find out more »Why Wetlands Matter: The Codes That Save Us All with National Geographic Explorer Ronan Donovan
Join Sacajawea Audubon and the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve at the Emerson on Thursday, January 30 6pm-8:30pm to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2025. National Geographic Explorer and wildlife biologist-turned-conservation photographer Ronan Donovan will host this year’s event in honor of the theme, “Protecting Wetlands For Our Common Future.” Following Donovan’s keynote, Commissioner Jennifer Boyer will moderate a panel of special guests explaining how local codes and ordinances can be used to protect our wetland areas — and to save us…
Find out more »February 2025
Bozeman Doc Series: Yalla Parkour
Yalla Parkour – Feb. 6th On Thursday, February 6th, the Bozeman Doc Series continues with the Montana premiere of the award-winning new documentary, Yalla Parkour. Filmmaker Areeb Zuaiter was born in the mountainous city of Nablus, Palestine. Her parents found opportunities outside of Palestine and left when she was still an infant. Still, they visited every year. With those visits, she would watch her mother transform into what she’d call “her true self”, and her smile would come back to life.…
Find out more »Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2025
Saturday, February 15 6 - 8pm MST Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2025 The Women’s Adventure Film Tour® (WAFT) returns for its eighth year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. The Women’s Adventure Film Tour® (WAFT) returns for its eighth year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showcase of courage and triumph that will ignite your spirit. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure! Every year, our unique films are carefully chosen to show awesome women…
Find out more »Edd Enders Art Exhibit, “Roots & Routes” Artists Reception
Enjoy 23 original oil paintings in the Emerson Lobby and upstairs in the Weaver Room by Montana native, Edd Enders who studied at MSU Bozeman. Artists Reception 2/28 from 6-8 pm with an artist's talk at 7 pm. Artist Statement: "I consider myself a contemporary western painter. I’m not interested in portraying the West as it’s commonly idealized with pristine landscapes and romanticized wildlife, cowboys and Indians. I am deeply connected to the western environment where I’ve grown up, worked,…
Find out more »March 2025
Lifted: Migrations (Changed to One Extended Show Only)
Roving stories of migration told through aerial and modern dance. Join us for an immersive dance performance where the audience is invited to shift their perspective by 'migrating' to a new location in the room for each dance. Local contemporary dance choreographers have created roving stories of migration that will draw you in and move you! Aerial and modern dancers will amaze you with their strength, grace and even humor at this special event. Migrations promises to challenge your perception…
Find out more »Auditions- Beast of Bozeman
Beast of Bozeman is returning for our THIRD year!! Who will be crowned this year's Beast?! All types of performance art is welcomed to audition (must be family-friendly). No age restrictions. Auditions will be held March 3-5 with the final show on Saturday, April 26. Registration is required to audition. Signup here: https://forms.gle/NPSNCjZ8pN2SLfNG6 Get your costumes sorted and get ready to dazzle, darlings. We'll see you talented people at auditions!
Find out more »Auditions- Beast of Bozeman
Beast of Bozeman is returning for our THIRD year!! Who will be crowned this year's Beast?! All types of performance art is welcomed to audition (must be family-friendly). No age restrictions. Auditions will be held March 3-5 with the final show on Saturday, April 26. Registration is required to audition. Signup here: https://forms.gle/NPSNCjZ8pN2SLfNG6 Get your costumes sorted and get ready to dazzle, darlings. We'll see you talented people at auditions!
Find out more »Auditions- Beast of Bozeman
Beast of Bozeman is returning for our THIRD year!! Who will be crowned this year's Beast?! All types of performance art is welcomed to audition (must be family-friendly). No age restrictions. Auditions will be held March 3-5 with the final show on Saturday, April 26. Registration is required to audition. Signup here: https://forms.gle/NPSNCjZ8pN2SLfNG6 Get your costumes sorted and get ready to dazzle, darlings. We'll see you talented people at auditions!
Find out more »Bozeman Doc Series Presents: The Shepherd and the Bear
On Thursday, March 6th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series continues with the critically-acclaimed new documentary, The Shepherd and the Bear. Set high in the majestic French Pyrenees, The Shepherd and the Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community. The film follows an aging shepherd who struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock, and a teenage boy who becomes obsessed…
Find out more »Reel Rock 19
March 7th, 2025. Doors are 6:30pm, show is 7pm
Find out more »Film Screening: Your Fat Friend
Please join MSU College for Education, Health, and Human Development and The Eating Disorder Center of Montana for a special screening of Your Fat Friend directed by the talented Jeanie Finlay. This event will take place at the Crawford Theater at Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture. Get ready for a thought-provoking and eye-opening experience that explores the complexities of body image and societal norms. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with important themes through the…
Find out more »State of the City
It's that time of year to hear directly from Mayor Cunningham in the State of the City Address. This speech is given by the Mayor each year and will cover interesting news and facts about the city and a look at the future. March 24 at noon at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture This event will be live streamed on the City's Facebook page and posted on the City's YouTube channel. All are welcome and encouraged to…
Find out more »Adventure Film Festival & Vendor Market
Ripple Outside’s Adventure Film Festival & Outdoor Market Saturday, March 29, 2025 Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, Bozeman, MT Event Overview: Adventure, community, and creativity come together for Ripple Outside’s annual Adventure Film Festival & Outdoor Market—an event dedicated to celebrating women in the outdoors. This year, we’re proud to be a part of the No Man’s Land Adventure Film Festival tour, showcasing stories of grit, resilience, and the thrill of exploration. Join us for an evening filled…
Find out more »April 2025
BZN DOC: The Librarians
BUY TICKETS « All Events The Librarians April 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://www.bozemandocseries.org/event/season-10-screening-13/
Find out more »Peter Pan
The ticketing URL/website is now https://link.andersonmt.org/theatre. Tickets now go on sale March 8 Anderson School and its Tony-nominated Theatre program proudly present the live-action, high-flying, adventurous tale of Peter Pan! Come and be whisked away with us into the world of magical Neverland, where Wendy and her siblings meet a boy who refuses to grow up, a flying fairy and her forest protectors, an evil pirate captain and his sidekick, and a playful hip hop band of forest orphans who…
Find out more »Rhythym & Reflection: A Workshop for Survivors
This in-person workshop is designed with survivors in mind, offering a welcoming space to explore healing through movement, journaling, and creative expression — at your own pace and in your own way. In this workshop, you will: -Explore movement and breathwork -Use guided journaling prompts to connect with your thoughts and emotions -Build community with other survivors -Learn from the amazing creative doula Riss Myung
Find out more »Anderson School Presents Peter Pan
Anderson School Presents Peter Pan Crawford Theater Saturday 4/12, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Anderson School and its Tony-nominated theatre program present the live-action, high-flying, adventurous tale of Peter Pan. In its 30th year, the Little Red Schoolhouse production… Buy Tickets
Find out more »Peter Pan
The ticketing URL/website is now https://link.andersonmt.org/theatre. Tickets now go on sale March 8 Anderson School and its Tony-nominated Theatre program proudly present the live-action, high-flying, adventurous tale of Peter Pan! Come and be whisked away with us into the world of magical Neverland, where Wendy and her siblings meet a boy who refuses to grow up, a flying fairy and her forest protectors, an evil pirate captain and his sidekick, and a playful hip hop band of forest orphans who…
Find out more »Peter Pan
The ticketing URL/website is now https://link.andersonmt.org/theatre. Tickets now go on sale March 8 Anderson School and its Tony-nominated Theatre program proudly present the live-action, high-flying, adventurous tale of Peter Pan! Come and be whisked away with us into the world of magical Neverland, where Wendy and her siblings meet a boy who refuses to grow up, a flying fairy and her forest protectors, an evil pirate captain and his sidekick, and a playful hip hop band of forest orphans who…
Find out more »BZN DOC: FOLKTALES – Earth Day Special Event
https://www.bozemandocseries.org/event/season-10-screening-13-annual-earth-day-event/
Find out more »May 2025
New to You Art Sale
The Emerson's second annual New to You Art Sale is about shopping art to support the arts! Offering pre-loved original art at unbeatable prices, this fundraiser aims to give a second (or third!) life to pieces by passing them along to a new home. Drop your (non mass-produced) art by the Emerson before April 30 as a donation to this super fun fundraiser, and help us make beautiful art accessible to all. Donors receive early bird access on May 1!…
Find out more »Bozeman Children’s Theatre: The Wedding Singer
Bozeman Children’s Theatre. A high-energy, 80s-themed musical comedy — The Wedding Singer — with local high school and middle schoolers . Our performances run May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Find out more »The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice
The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice – May 4th On Sunday, May 4th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series will close its tenth season with the new film from award-winning director, Kathy Kasic, The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice. If the ice sheet covering Greenland melted, global sea levels would rise 21 feet, profoundly impacting our planet. How, why, and when could this happen? A few years ago, scientists found lost sediment from a secret…
Find out more »Flourish 2025 | Ladies Night at Fresh Life w/ Jennie Lusko.
This one is for the ladies! Bring your girlfriends and join us for a FREE evening full of food, friends, and an encouraging message from Jennie Lusko. May 9th at 6:00pm 111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman Register for free here: https://freshlife.church/flourish/ Fresh Life Church at the Emerson Cultural Center https://freshlife.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2877312 116 1st Ave E. Kalispell, MT 406.257.3339 info@freshlife.church
Find out more »Literary Rhythms dance performance – FREE
Literary Rhythms is an experience of dance and art as sacred form. The book: “Dancing with the Tao” by Ginny Watts inspires this event. Original illustrations on display. Meet the author, illustrator and enjoy the dance performance. Books, original paintings and prints available for purchase. Light refreshments served. Friday, May 16, 5 -7 PM, Emerson Center, Weaver Room. Free admission. Visit Https://caravanofdreamsmt.com. Contact Ginny 406 920 2151.
Find out more »June 2025
A Taste of Ireland
03Jun Upcoming A Taste of Ireland Crawford Theater Tuesday, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm A Taste of Ireland transports the audience through the story of Ireland's tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Tuesday, June 3 Doors… Buy Tickets
Find out more »Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt
19Jun Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Crawford Theater Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm One of the most in-demand comedians working today, Brad has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and in the films “Little Evil,” “Mascots,”…
Find out more »July 2025
Lunch on the Lawn – The Boomerangs
Come to the Emerson for this free community event, each Wednesday in July (9, 16, 23, 30)! We will have live music, food trucks, games, crafts, fun & sun. Bring yourself, your family, your friends, or your co-workers for this longstanding Bozeman tradition. Music and festivities begin at 11am and go till 1pm. Bring your own shade and seating! Lunch on the Lawn 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM A highly anticipated summertime tradition, this popular community event features live music,…
Find out more »Community Open Mic Night – Pink Trio
Community Open Mic Night 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM We’re back and building on the success of last summer by bringing Bozeman, Community Night! This incredible event will feature: an open mic night, a headlining closing band, delicious food vendors, and incredible local artists. Do you have a talent that needs to be showcased? This is your opportunity to take center on the Emerson’s fabulous outdoor stage and show the Bozeman community what you’ve got! Community Night is free and…
Find out more »Emerson Art Walk
Stop by the Emerson to enjoy two new exhibiting artists! We will be unveiling Heidi Marie Faessel in our Jessie Wilber Gallery and Luke Avery in our Lobby and Weaver Room Galleries.
Find out more »Movie: The Real Yellowstone
The Real Yellowstone Join Shepherds for Wildlife for the premiere of a powerful new conservation film that focuses on rural rights, policy impact, and real families, The Real Yellowstone. Friday, July 11 Doors open at 6:30PM | Film starts at 7:00PM Crawford Theater $25 general admissions Tickets available at the door if any remain or online. Experience authentic rancher voices, intimate wildlife moments and stunning cinematography. This isn’t…
Find out more »2025 Full Draw Film Tour
12Jul Upcoming 2025 Full Draw Film Tour Crawford Theater Saturday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Year 15 is here! Join us for the 2025 Full Draw Film Tour, presented by ONXHUNT. Get ready for thrilling new films featuring screaming bulls… https://www.theemerson.org/event/2025-full-draw-film-tour/?event_date=2025-07-12
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