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 »Global Gauntlet fundrasier
07Feb Upcoming Global Gauntlet Ballroom Friday, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Please join the Montana World Affairs Council as we host our third annual Global Gauntlet in Bozeman. A gala evening of excellent wine, delicious food… Buy Tickets READ MORE
Find out more »2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour
13 Feb 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour Crawford Theater Thursday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back on the road January 2025 with the very best fly fishing films. Thursday, February 13… Buy Tickets READ MORE
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 »BZN Doc Series: One to One: John & Yoko
One to One: John & Yoko – Mar. 27th On Thursday, March 27, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series proudly presents the Montana premiere of the critically acclaimed new documentary, One to One: John & Yoko. On August 30, 1972, in New York City, John Lennon played his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles, the One to One benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, a rollicking, dazzling performance from him and Yoko Ono. Oscar-winning…
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…
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