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The Butte Public Library’s summer reading program campfire night craft, all day at the library. For more details, call Cathy at 406-792-1080.
The World Museum of Mining presents the staging of “Butte the Bold,” an all-original, all-volunteer living history play that brings Butte’s rich history to life, Covellite Theatre, 215 W. Broadway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. To purchase tickets, visit www.covellitepresents.org.
Butte’s Music on Main featuring Wild Horses, 6-9 p.m., Main Street. Plus vendors and children’s activities. For further details, go to the Music on Main Facebook page.
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Ennis Music in the Park Summer Concert Series featuring You Knew Me When, 5-7 p.m., Peter T’s Park. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner and enjoy some great music. For more information, visit ennischamber.com.
Three Forks Music Night with Jakob Alexander, 7-9 p.m., Bridger Brewing, Three Forks.
Hike Through History: Basin Creek Reservoir with Mary McCormick. The Basin Creek Reservoir has supplied Butte with water since its completion in 1895. Learn about the history of the reservoir south of town and all it has to offer. Participants meet at Basin Creek Reservoir. All hikes begin at 9 a.m. every Thursday through Aug. 29 and are sponsored by the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department, B-SB Parks and Recreation, and the B-SB Archives. Each walk is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated with proceeds going to the Friends of the Archives and the Local Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Fund. Snacks and water are available. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear good walking shoes. No pets will be allowed. For more details, call the B-SB Health Department at 406-497-5020 or the B-SB Archives at 406-782-3280.
The Johnny Campbell Band with A Well Beaten Path, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, Covellite Theatre, 215 W. Broadway. Inspired by the timeless sounds of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and The Stanley Brothers, the band’s soulful harmonies, lightning-fast pickin’ and heartfelt storytelling transport audiences to the misty mountains and rolling hills of the South. $8 in advance, $15 day of show. Visit www.covellitepresents.org.
False Fiction in concert, 7 p.m., Silver Bow Event Center, 122040 Nissler Road. $10. Visit silverbowevents.com.
Art in Washoe Park, Anaconda, noon-10 p.m. Over 80 juried art and craft booths from around the U.S., ethnic foods, and professional entertainment. A day pass admission is $10, children under 10 are free. A weekend pass is $25 for adults, $17 for ages 55 and over and ages 11-17. For more information, call 406-563-2422 or visit cvmac.org/show-item/art-in-washoe-park.
Friday Night Features on the Rooftop, 5-8 p.m., Slainte, 8 S. Montana St. Local spirits, craft beer, and exclusive wines. Free samples and drinks for sale.
Story time, 11 a.m., Butte Public Library, 226 W. Broadway. Books and Babies start at 11 a.m. followed by Preschool Story Time at 11:15 a.m. Call 406-792-1080.
The Underground Comedy Series featuring James Camacho, 8 p.m., Mother Lode Theatre. Camacho is a New York City-based comedian. He grew up with a Chinese mom and Puerto Rican dad. He has a great uniqueness, likability, and boyish charm that makes him one of the most hilarious and polished young comedians out there! Tickets are $20 and available at buttearts.org.
The eighth annual Copper K Fiber Festival, Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Whitehall at the Copper K Barn, 786 Point of Rocks Road. Free; food options will be on location. For more information, visit copperkfiberfestival.com/
Art in Washoe Park, Anaconda, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Over 80 juried art and craft booths from around the U.S., ethnic foods, and professional entertainment. A day pass admission is $10, children under 10 are free. A weekend pass is $25 for adults, $17 for ages 55 and over and ages 11-17. For more information, call 406-563-2422 or visit cvmac.org/show-item/art-in-washoe-park.
Music by Love Is a Dog from Nebraska, 5 p.m. Philipsburg Brewing-Spring Brewery, Philipsburg.
Bannack Days. Commemorating life on the frontier, Bannack Days is a family-friendly event. Parking is always an issue so please carpool or take a bus from Dillon. $5 per person, $20 per family. Children under 5 are free. Call 406-834-3413 or visit fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack-state-park.
Live music by Roy Ivy, 7-10 p.m., 5-8 p.m., Slainte, 8 S. Montana St.
Twin Bridges Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 210 N. Main St., Twin Bridges.
Wet Hot Summer Show, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, Covellite Theatre, 215 W. Broadway. $25 in advance, $35 day of show. Performers range from provocative dancers talented in props, chair, pole, and other aerial arts; to hilarious comedians, to musicians and other niche talents. Visit www.covellitepresents.org.
Art in Washoe Park, Anaconda, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 80 juried art and craft booths from around the U.S., ethnic foods, and professional entertainment. A day pass admission is $10, children under 10 are free. A weekend pass is $25 for adults, $17 for ages 55 and over and ages 11-17. For more information, call 406-563-2422 or visit cvmac.org/show-item/art-in-washoe-park.
Bannack Days. Commemorating life on the frontier, Bannack Days is a family-friendly event. Parking is always an issue so please carpool or take a bus from Dillon. $5 per person, $20 per family. Children under 5 are free. Call 406-834-3413 or visit https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack-state-park.
Open mic featuring guest host Josh Margolis, 7-11 p.m., Covellite Lounge. Sign up in advance at OpenMic@CovellitePresents.org.
Lunch in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Emma Park. Food trucks, live music, children’s activities, and more. Visit friendsofstodden.com.
Movie Night featuring “The Sure Thing” (1985), 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, Covellite Theatre, 215 W. Broadway. Free ($5 suggested donation).
Butte’s Music on Main featuring Mojo Risin’, 6-9 p.m., Main Street. Plus vendors and children’s activities. For further details, go to the Music on Main Facebook page.
Music on Main Afterparty featuring Cruz Contreras, 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Covellite Theatre, 215 W. Broadway. Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Cruz Contreras has roots in Tennessee and Michigan, but has impacted Americana music worldwide. $10 suggested donation. Visit covellitepresents.org.
Ennis Music in the Park Summer Concert Series featuring Paul Handelman, 5-7 p.m., Peter T’s Park. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner and enjoy some great music. For more information, visit ennischamber.com.
Three Forks Music Night with Jakob Alexander, 7-9 p.m., Bridger Brewing, Three Forks.
Hike Through History: Crackerville to Fairmont with Aubrey Jaap and Abby Peltomaa. From restoration of the Greenway to notorious Miner’s Union Day celebrations, learn it all from Crackerville to Fairmont. Meet at Crackervillle Road. All hikes begin at 9 a.m. every Thursday through Aug. 29 and are sponsored by the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department, B-SB Parks and Recreation, and the B-SB Archives. Each walk is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated with proceeds going to the Friends of the Archives and the Local Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Fund. Snacks and water are available. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear good walking shoes. No pets will be allowed. For more details, call the B-SB Health Department at 406-497-5020 or the B-SB Archives at 406-782-3280.
