Community Events in our Cities...
Billings, Montana
February 3, 5 - 9 p.m.
Art Walk in Downtown Billings
More than 30 galleries and businesses showcase regional and local art. Music, refreshments, and a Fun Express bus providing transportation.
Go to www.artwalkbillings.com for a map.
February 17, 7 p.m.
Elite Pro Bullriders at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark
Top 35 bullriders from the Northwest will compete.
Ticket prices range from $12.50 to $27.50. Half price tickets for children 2-12 years old.
Call (406) 256-2422 for info.
March 2, 5 - 8 p.m.
First Friday in Downtown Billings
Extended business hours and specials.
Go to www.downtownbillings/firstfriday or visit the Downtown Billings Association office, 2815 2nd Avenue North for more information, maps and other promotional items.
March 6, 12:30 p.m.
March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Solas at the Alberta Bair Theater
"The finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced." Boston Globe.
Solas means light in Irish. Tickets $29.50, students $18.50.
Go to www.albertabairtheater.org or call (406) 256-6052 for ticket info.
Boise, Idaho
January 27 - February 5
McCall Winter Carnival
Snow sculpturists, parade entries, and fireworks in McCall, ID.
February 17, 7:30 p.m.
Shanghai Circus at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
Fearless performers reveal two thousand year old Chinese traditions.
Go to http://www.idahotickets.com/search.php?eventname=shanghai or call (208) 426-1110 for info.
March 24, 7:20 p.m.
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger Tour 2012
Taco Bell Arena. Tickets: $25 - $55. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Go to www.idahotickets.com or call (208) 426-1766 for info.
Bozeman, Montana
February 4 and 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bozeman Winter Farmer's Market at Emerson Cultural Center
Go to www.bozemanwintermarket.com for info.
February 16, 7:30 p.m.
Bozeman Film Festival: 84th Academy Award Nominated Shorts
At Emerson's Crawford Theater. Tickets $7; Students/Seniors $5.
Go to www.bozemanfilmfestival.org for info.
February 18-19
Wild West Winterfest at Gallatin County Fairgrounds
Experience the Old West. Includes quilt show, chili cook-off, dog keg pull, and more.
Call (406) 582-3270 for info.
March 17
Run to the Pub 10 Km or Half-Marathon
Top three costumes win a prize. Meet at Pub 317 after the race for a free pint.
Start Time: 10 a.m. half-marathon, 10:30 a.m. 10 KM. Go to www.racemontana.com for info.
Butte, Montana
February 9, 7 p.m.
Harlem Globetrotters at Butte-Silver Bow Civic Center
Family fun with the Harlem Globetrotters and mascot Globie.
Tickets $16 and up. Go to http://tickets.butteciviccenter.com or call 1-800-555-8989 for info.
February 10-15, 12 p.m. Kickoff Party in Helena
Race to the Sky Sled Dog Race
350-mile race across Montana is an Iditarod qualifying race. Start is February 11 at 10 a.m.
Cutoff/end is the 15th in Lincoln. Go to http://racetothesky.org for info.
February 18, 10 a.m.
Frigid Digger Fun Run
3-mile and 7-mile race. Under 14 years old $5.
Call (406) 723-8662 for info.
March 17, 11 a.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade is in Uptown Butte. Starts at Emma Park on Mercury St. and ends on Dakota St.
Call (406) 723-3177 for info.
Great Falls, Montana
February 4, 7 p.m.
Chili Cookoff at Mansfield Convention Center
Chili is included until it runs out. Use your ticket to vote. Voodoo Cadillac starts at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $24 in advance, $29 day of.
Go to http://ticketing.greatfallsmt.net or call (406) 455-8514 for info.
February 18 - 20
Wallace Marine Annual Boat Show at Mansfield Convention Center
Call (406) 455-8514 for more info.
February 26, 7 p.m.
7th Annual Cascade of Talent at Mansfield Theatre
Talent show performances by Cascade County high school students.
All ages welcome. Tickets: $8 to 10 in advance, $15 day of.
Go to http://ticketing.greatfallsmt.net or call (406) 455-8514 for info.
March 24
Made in Montana Market Place at Mansfield Convention Center
All Montana made products.
Go to www.greatfallsmt.net/events/madeinmontana call (406) 455-8514 for info.
Helena, Montana
February 4
Feb Fest at Helena Civic Center
Valentine's candy, chocolate, deserts, crafts, and gifts from local vendors.
Also includes, Artwear Fashion Show with wearable art made from reused items.
Call (406) 933-8294 for info.
February 10-15, 12 p.m. Kickoff Party
Race to the Sky Sled Dog Race
350-mile race across Montana is an Iditarod qualifying race. Start is February 11 at 10 a.m.
Cutoff/end is the 15th in Lincoln. Go to http://racetothesky.org or call (406) 881-3647 for info.
March 4, 12 - 4 p.m.
Sunday Soup Stroll
Sample delicious soups at restaurants throughout downtown Helena.
Call (406) 447-1535 for info.
March 17, 12 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade at Last Chance Gulch
Call (406) 447-1535 for info.
Kalispell, Montana
January 7-March 18, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Snowshoe with the Rangers in Glacier National Park
Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier National Park.
Free admission. Call (406) 888-7800 or go to www.nps.gov/glac for info.
February 11, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Annual Fishing Derby at the Lodge at McGregor Lake
Lake and rainbow trout. $15 per person. Call Mike Feldmann at (406) 858-2253 for info.
February 17 - 18
Rocky Mountain Bullriders Challenge at Majestic Valley Arena
Some of the best bullriding talent in the Northwest.
Tickets: adult $15, children $8. Go to www.majesticvalleyarena.com or call (406) 755-5356 for info.
March 17, 4 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Start is on 1st Ave in Kalispell.
Parade Chairman Mark Lalum can be contact at (406) 755-7400 or (406) 261-1654.
Missoula, Montana
February 11, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Catchem If You Can 5 Km Run
Start at Van Buren Street footbridge, run around Osprey Stadium, and end at the footbridge.
Cost: $15 or $13 for Run Wild Missoula Members. Go to www.runwildmissoula.org for info.
February 17 - 26
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Celebrate the art of nonfiction film. Shows are at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula. Buy an all-access pass or individual tickets at show time.
Go to www.bigskyfilmfest.org for info.
March 17
Run for the Luck of It 5 Km Run
Go to www.runwildmissoula.org for info.
First Fridays Missoula
Downtown, First Friday of Every Month, 5 - 8 p.m.
Participating venues vary, but usually include art in galleries, museums, retail stores, and coffee shops. Call Missoula Cultural Council at (406) 541-0860 for info.
Spokane, Washington
February 9, 8 p.m.
Gonzaga Men's Basketball vs. St. Mary's at McCarthey Athletic Center
Rematch with the St. Mary's Gaels after a January 12, 83-62 loss.
Tickets available on www.stubhub.com
February 25, 7 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey vs. Tri-City Americans
Spokane Arena. Tickets: $10-19. Go to www.spokanearena.com for info.
November - February 26
Ice Skating at Riverfront Park
Go to www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com or call (509) 625-6601 for info.
Tuesday-Sunday. $2 Tuesday, plus skate rental (7-8:30 p.m.).
March 17, 12 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown Spokane. Go to www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com for info.
