Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
Missoula Resists Sing-Along
Come sing along to resistance songs about hope, freedom, peace, and
power to the people! 70's protest songs, revolutionary musical
numbers, WWII folk anthems, Minnesota sing-alongs; there's a lil
something for everyone's era. All levels, all abilities, all voices
welcome: you do NOT need to be a "good" singer to come make good
musical trouble!
Instruments welcome: guitars, drums, tamborines, triangles, whatever
you can carry in. Bring your cowbell, we don't care. In fact, *MORE
COWBELL*
LYRICS: Bring a phone/tablet & scan the QR code for digital PDF
lyrics. We just play the songs & follow along, simple as that!
This casual, informal singing meetup is just about community
participation & defiant joyful noise; no pressure, judgement, or
expectations, just fun.
FREE EVENT: please consider donating to Free Cycles as a *thank you*
for allowing us to use their space!"
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
LOVE KILLS - Live show with Piled Out, Minot, and Apocalipstick
Alice was recently diagnosed with a rare, pre-cancerous pancreatic cyst—an uncommon finding for someone her age—that was discovered during an emergency room visit and later confirmed through extensive testing and a second opinion at Mayo Clinic. Due to the high risk of progression to pancreatic cancer, her medical team has recommended surgery to remove half of her pancreas, a procedure that carries a 50% chance of resulting in Type 3c diabetes.
Over the past year, Alice has spent thousands on medical care and travel related to her diagnosis and will return to Mayo Clinic in July for additional pre-surgical procedures and consultations. This fundraiser aims to help cover past and upcoming medical bills, travel costs, and related expenses.
Any contribution or share directly supports Alice as she prepares for this life-altering surgery and recovery.
LOVE KILLS feature three bands for the night:
Piled Out: Fast and loud punk rock stemming from the stinkiest depths of Missoula. Passion, talent, fun? You won’t find it here.
Minot:Lo-fi garage punk muffins
Apocalipstick: This three-piece band draws on a wide array of influences standing out as an amalgam of glam-rock and post-punk.
Make Valentines Yard Signs!
Spread some LOVE around Missoula making Valentines Yard Signs
3-5 (before Square Dancing)
All ages welcome!
Free Cycles 732 S. 1st St. West, Missoula 59801
$5 donation (to cover supplies — we have blank yard signs etc.)
RSVP: karenslobod@gmail.com
Needle & Thread Album Release + Square Dance! w/ Lake Missoula Old Time
Special Alert!
Tonight, your favorite local sister-singing duo, Needle & Thread will be having a special party and square dance for the release of their new album: Galena
Needle and Thread, a banjo, guitar, fiddle, and sister-singing duo, is releasing a new album in conjunction with the LMOT Valentine’s Day Square Dance. This album was created in honor of Kim Lansford, a dear friend of Maddy and Ella. Featuring a blend of traditional and original tunes and songs, the album showcases expressive performances and heartfelt harmonies. You’ll hear beautiful sister vocals, twin fiddles, and unique ballads, all as part of a warm tribute to Kim Lansford.
We hope you’ll join us for a night of celebration!
There will be Needle and Thread merch, CDs, and albums available for purchase, as well as a live performance from the duo.
Check out Needle and Thread on Facebook and Instagram!
Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by LMOT. Caller TBA - stay tuned!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
$10 suggested donation to support LMOT and future dances and old timey events in our community.
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
with Matthew Marsolek & Tracy Topp of Drum Brothers
"If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm!"
For more information and to register, visit www.drumbrothers.com
or email matthew@drumbrothers.com. 406-282-3022 (Google Voice)
You can also find Drum Brothers on Instagram and Facebook.
CLASS INFO: ($16-20/class sliding scale)
~Level 1 BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 7:45 - 9:00 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover all the basics of hand drumming from the ground up. We'll cover rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms in the West African style. Participants will receive video and mp3 links and simple charts of the rhythms covered in class. Plenty of extra drums will be available.
~LEVEL 2 ONGOING~ Taught by Tracy Topp, this 5-class series will be on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This intermediate series is for those who've taken at least two beginning class series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. Classes will include: techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms. And well learn new intermediate ensemble rhythms in the West African style.
~LEVEL 3 ONGOING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover more advanced patterns, arrangements, and solo phrases and techniques. Students should be very familiar with the tones and techniques of hand drumming, know a repertoire of West African rhythms, and be able to pick up new patterns quickly
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop! Live Band Tonight- The Jive!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
Special Alert! tonight there will be a wonderful live band, The Jive!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
Missoula Resists Sing-Along
Come sing along to resistance songs about hope, freedom, peace, and
power to the people! 70's protest songs, revolutionary musical
numbers, WWII folk anthems, Minnesota sing-alongs; there's a lil
something for everyone's era. All levels, all abilities, all voices
welcome: you do NOT need to be a "good" singer to come make good
musical trouble!
Instruments welcome: guitars, drums, tamborines, triangles, whatever
you can carry in. Bring your cowbell, we don't care. In fact, *MORE
COWBELL*
LYRICS: Bring a phone/tablet & scan the QR code for digital PDF
lyrics. We just play the songs & follow along, simple as that!
This casual, informal singing meetup is just about community
participation & defiant joyful noise; no pressure, judgement, or
expectations, just fun.
FREE EVENT: please consider donating to Free Cycles as a *thank you*
for allowing us to use their space!"
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Enlighten Me
Upcycled lamp making workshop with Brimber!
https://www.brimber.com/
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Bee Hotel, makers workshop
Let’s help the Bees, and make Bee Hotels! A Capstone Project of UM students; note: a 2nd workshop is on March 7
Here is a little info about the project: The project will target the urban area of Missoula and focus on specialist native bee species and their interaction with urban habitats. Through a local lens, this project will seek to establish additional habitat in urban Missoula by creating bee hotels to promote the abundance and diversity of native bees. Urban areas can support high levels of pollinator diversity, particularly in residential gardens and communal green spaces (Baldock et al., 2019), and bee hotels have consistently been shown to increase bee abundance and diversity across multiple studies (Rahimi et al., 2021). Citizen scientists (community members engaging in conservation) are integral to this project, and their work will facilitate the success of increasing abundance. To create bee hotels around Missoula, several workshops will be hosted, encouraging community members to attend, build a bee hotel from recycled materials, and learn about native bee conservation. All participants will be volunteers, and the materials will be locally sourced or recycled. Using community resources to establish bee hotels in a local urban setting aims to mitigate the effects of urbanization on native bee species.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMciyjQIGiLqvBUZcnFBSpxLFbTF2G7BhgrhQNVG4X27EQDg/viewform
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
Come experience new music from Missoula's creative community. Local musicians and composers will be debuting new pieces, reworking previously created pieces or taking known composed music and reimagining it in a salon style format. We're hoping this series will further inspire creativity for composers and musicians, grow the new music community in Missoula, and provide an opportunity for artists to collaborate. All are welcome to come listen!
Interested in contributing a new work as part of this series? Contact Aria Peters (ariapeters@gmail.com) or Bill Kautz (williamkautz@gmail.com).
Soup Bingo!
KFGM’s Second Annual LIVE BAND BINGO & BATTLE OF THE SOUPS!
From 7pm, enjoy samples of Missoula’s best soups and get ready for live bingo with all your numbers read by DONKEY OK as they play their own numbers for you.
Entrance is $20. Purchase of bingo cards is not required.
Those brave enough to offer their own soup creations (preferably in a crockpot with its own heat source) for consumption by attendees will be allowed in for free, but please contact Christian Russell (catonrussell@gmail.com) in advance so we can be best prepared.
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
The Missoula Ukulele Club
The Missoula Ukulele Club
Required: Bring your ukulele, and a music stand (a couple stands are available at Free Cycles- especially for those that can bike to the meet up!)
Optional: Sheet music to share (12 copies)
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
with Matthew Marsolek & Tracy Topp of Drum Brothers
"If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm!"
For more information and to register, visit www.drumbrothers.com
or email matthew@drumbrothers.com. 406-282-3022 (Google Voice)
You can also find Drum Brothers on Instagram and Facebook.
CLASS INFO: ($16-20/class sliding scale)
~Level 1 BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 7:45 - 9:00 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover all the basics of hand drumming from the ground up. We'll cover rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms in the West African style. Participants will receive video and mp3 links and simple charts of the rhythms covered in class. Plenty of extra drums will be available.
~LEVEL 2 ONGOING~ Taught by Tracy Topp, this 5-class series will be on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This intermediate series is for those who've taken at least two beginning class series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. Classes will include: techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms. And well learn new intermediate ensemble rhythms in the West African style.
~LEVEL 3 ONGOING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover more advanced patterns, arrangements, and solo phrases and techniques. Students should be very familiar with the tones and techniques of hand drumming, know a repertoire of West African rhythms, and be able to pick up new patterns quickly
70's Flower Power Dance Party & Auction
Join us for an evening of community celebration in support of Earth Within Girls! Enjoy three hours of DJ-led dancing, seed bomb creation, and silent auction bidding on a plethora of items donated by local businesses.
All ages and genders welcome! Costumes encouraged!
Earth Within Girls (EWG) envisions a future where all girls and women feel empowered in their bodies, equipped with knowledge about their cyclical health, and connected to the natural world.
All ticket sales benefit Earth Within Girls scholarship programs for low income, Indigenous and refugee youth.
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale of $10–$30, with a suggested donation of $20. Please choose the amount that best fits your ability to give—no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
More info: https://earthwithingirls.org/register/p/70s-flower-power-dance-party-auction
Bee Hotel, makers workshop
Let’s help the Bees, and make Bee Hotels! A Capstone Project of UM students
Here is a little info about the project: The project will target the urban area of Missoula and focus on specialist native bee species and their interaction with urban habitats. Through a local lens, this project will seek to establish additional habitat in urban Missoula by creating bee hotels to promote the abundance and diversity of native bees. Urban areas can support high levels of pollinator diversity, particularly in residential gardens and communal green spaces (Baldock et al., 2019), and bee hotels have consistently been shown to increase bee abundance and diversity across multiple studies (Rahimi et al., 2021). Citizen scientists (community members engaging in conservation) are integral to this project, and their work will facilitate the success of increasing abundance. To create bee hotels around Missoula, several workshops will be hosted, encouraging community members to attend, build a bee hotel from recycled materials, and learn about native bee conservation. All participants will be volunteers, and the materials will be locally sourced or recycled. Using community resources to establish bee hotels in a local urban setting aims to mitigate the effects of urbanization on native bee species.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMciyjQIGiLqvBUZcnFBSpxLFbTF2G7BhgrhQNVG4X27EQDg/viewform
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
Come experience new music from Missoula's creative community. Local musicians and composers will be debuting new pieces, reworking previously created pieces or taking known composed music and reimagining it in a salon style format. We're hoping this series will further inspire creativity for composers and musicians, grow the new music community in Missoula, and provide an opportunity for artists to collaborate. All are welcome to come listen!
Interested in contributing a new work as part of this series? Contact Aria Peters (ariapeters@gmail.com) or Bill Kautz (williamkautz@gmail.com).
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
The Perfect Pour: Puppetry and Juggling Show
Embark on a playful journey in "The Perfect Pour," where mastering the art of pouring tea becomes an extraordinary adventure.
With puppetry, juggling, balancing acts, and captivating storytelling, this one-hour show is a lively and entertaining experience for all ages!
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
The Missoula Ukulele Club
The Missoula Ukulele Club
Required: Bring your ukulele, and a music stand (a couple stands are available at Free Cycles- especially for those that can bike to the meet up!)
Optional: Sheet music to share (12 copies)
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Thunder Garden: Puppet Slam!
Make it stand out
Thunder Garden is a performance event for puppeteers and other performing artists to showcase and develop new work.
Performers will have 3 - 5 minute to perform new work for a live audience of supportive enthusiasts. All styles and skill levels are warmly embraced.
To sign up, please email: thundergardenpuppets@gmail.com
What if you’re interested in participating, but are new to puppetry? If you need help designing or building puppets, developing ideas, or writing for puppets, Thunder Garden offers collaborative guidance. Maybe you enjoy performing, but your puppet building skills are less developed. Or maybe you’re really good at building and construction, but performance isn’t your thing. We can connect you with creators that have complimentary skills, so that together, you can bring a puppet piece to life.
If you want to perform, please pre-register. This will help us plan the show, and to provide any pertinent equipment, sound support, staging and lighting.
You don’t have to participate to attend, but if you happen to get inspired during the show, there will be a number of “loaner puppets” at the venue. Last minute participation is encouraged!
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
Come experience new music from Missoula's creative community. Local musicians and composers will be debuting new pieces, reworking previously created pieces or taking known composed music and reimagining it in a salon style format. We're hoping this series will further inspire creativity for composers and musicians, grow the new music community in Missoula, and provide an opportunity for artists to collaborate. All are welcome to come listen!
Interested in contributing a new work as part of this series? Contact Aria Peters (ariapeters@gmail.com) or Bill Kautz (williamkautz@gmail.com).
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
The Missoula Ukulele Club
The Missoula Ukulele Club
Required: Bring your ukulele, and a music stand (a couple stands are available at Free Cycles- especially for those that can bike to the meet up!)
Optional: Sheet music to share (12 copies)
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
New Works, Re-Works and Re-Imaginings, A Missoula Composer's Workshop
Come experience new music from Missoula's creative community. Local musicians and composers will be debuting new pieces, reworking previously created pieces or taking known composed music and reimagining it in a salon style format. We're hoping this series will further inspire creativity for composers and musicians, grow the new music community in Missoula, and provide an opportunity for artists to collaborate. All are welcome to come listen!
Interested in contributing a new work as part of this series? Contact Aria Peters (ariapeters@gmail.com) or Bill Kautz (williamkautz@gmail.com).
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
with Matthew Marsolek & Tracy Topp of Drum Brothers
"If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm!"
For more information and to register, visit www.drumbrothers.com
or email matthew@drumbrothers.com. 406-282-3022 (Google Voice)
You can also find Drum Brothers on Instagram and Facebook.
CLASS INFO: ($16-20/class sliding scale)
~Level 1 BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 7:45 - 9:00 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover all the basics of hand drumming from the ground up. We'll cover rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms in the West African style. Participants will receive video and mp3 links and simple charts of the rhythms covered in class. Plenty of extra drums will be available.
~LEVEL 2 ONGOING~ Taught by Tracy Topp, this 5-class series will be on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This intermediate series is for those who've taken at least two beginning class series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. Classes will include: techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms. And well learn new intermediate ensemble rhythms in the West African style.
~LEVEL 3 ONGOING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover more advanced patterns, arrangements, and solo phrases and techniques. Students should be very familiar with the tones and techniques of hand drumming, know a repertoire of West African rhythms, and be able to pick up new patterns quickly
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
Indivisible Missoula Meeting
New to Indivisible Missoula?
Come meet us, learn our priorities, and plug into a working group.
We’re especially seeking help with events, social media, and youth outreach.
Located in the Free Cycles street-side room (next to the gravel parking lot… down the block from the Free Cycles shop entrance)
For more info: https://www.indivisiblemissoula.com/
Juggle & Flow Jam
Juggle & Flow Jam
Welcome all who are curious about juggling and the arts of gravity! This will be an all-levels juggling/flow jam where we will hang out, listen to some tunes, and learn new skills from one another. Whether you are an expert or just want to try something new, come on by and watch the time fly!
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
People’s Guitar Workshop
People's Guitar Workshop
5:30-6:30 every Monday evening, hosted at Freecycles
A free, weekly beginning guitar workshop taught by local musicians in an effort to provide a foundation for guitar playing. Groups will be sectioned off with different teachers and will work on different parts of songs
according to skill level.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Charlie at charnock808@gmail.com
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
Free Cycles and Home Resource Benefit Concert
Free Cycles and Home Resource are teaming up for a benefit show!
Doors open at 6pm, Pettifoggers at 7pm, River Ramblers at 830pm to 945pm; Donation based, All are welcome!
Bolts & Bicycles, Forever Home in Missoula: Home ReSource & Free Cycles Celebrate Community with Dual-Benefit Concert Missoula, MT - Two of Missoula’s most beloved nonprofits are coming together to celebrate the community spirit that has sustained them for decades. Home ReSource and Free Cycles will host a joyful, donation-based dual-benefit concert on Saturday, January 24, at Free Cycles, featuring live music from The Pettifoggers and The River Ramblers. Proceeds from the event will be split evenly between the two organizations.
The concert celebrates a shared commitment by Home ReSource and Free Cycles to long-term community stewardship. Through hands-on education and community-powered reuse, both nonprofits empower people to repair, rebuild, and pass materials along so someone else can benefit. Both organizations are working to retire property debt so more resources can be directed toward people, programs, and local impact rather than interest payments. Thanks to strong community support, these efforts have reached pivotal moments, making this event a celebration of progress, partnership, and what is possible when Missoula invests in the nonprofits it loves. “This event is about celebrating what makes Missoula special,” said Kelli Hess, Executive Director of Home ReSource. “When neighbors come together to support organizations they love, we create lasting impact and ensure these community spaces thrive for generations to come.”
“Owning our building and land, debt-free, will guarantee that we can stay where we are and continue serving our community,” shared Bob Giordano, Executive Director of Free Cycles. By securing their homes, Home ReSource and Free Cycles will strengthen their ability to remain accessible, resilient, and deeply rooted in Missoula, ensuring future support goes further in service of a healthier, more connected community. The January 24 concert will celebrate these only-in-Missoula nonprofits through music, creativity, and connection.
The River Ramblers, a bluegrass band formed at the University of Montana, keep timeless classics alive while weaving contemporary themes into their sound.
The Pettifoggers, who proudly describe themselves as “garden slugs, outlaws, and musicians,” have deep ties to Home ReSource, with two band members having served on the organization’s board of directors. In addition to live music, attendees can expect DIY merch, food, drinks and more, all offered as part of a donation-based event designed to be welcoming, accessible, and reflective of Missoula’s creative, community-centered spirit.
Square Dance! w/ Lake Missoula Old Time
Join Lake Missoula Old Time and friends for a Square Dance!
Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by LMOT. Caller TBA - stay tuned!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
$10 suggested donation to support LMOT and future dances and old timey events in our community.
Juggle & Flow Jam
Juggle & Flow Jam
Welcome all who are curious about juggling and the arts of gravity! This will be an all-levels juggling/flow jam where we will hang out, listen to some tunes, and learn new skills from one another. Whether you are an expert or just want to try something new, come on by and watch the time fly!
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
with Matthew Marsolek & Tracy Topp of Drum Brothers
"If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm!"
For more information and to register, visit www.drumbrothers.com
or email matthew@drumbrothers.com. 406-282-3022 (Google Voice)
You can also find Drum Brothers on Instagram and Facebook.
CLASS INFO: ($16-20/class sliding scale)
~Level 1 BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 7:45 - 9:00 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover all the basics of hand drumming from the ground up. We'll cover rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms in the West African style. Participants will receive video and mp3 links and simple charts of the rhythms covered in class. Plenty of extra drums will be available.
~LEVEL 2 ONGOING~ Taught by Tracy Topp, this 5-class series will be on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This intermediate series is for those who've taken at least two beginning class series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. Classes will include: techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms. And well learn new intermediate ensemble rhythms in the West African style.
~LEVEL 3 ONGOING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover more advanced patterns, arrangements, and solo phrases and techniques. Students should be very familiar with the tones and techniques of hand drumming, know a repertoire of West African rhythms, and be able to pick up new patterns quickly
Juggle & Flow Jam
Juggle & Flow Jam
Welcome all who are curious about juggling and the arts of gravity! This will be an all-levels juggling/flow jam where we will hang out, listen to some tunes, and learn new skills from one another. Whether you are an expert or just want to try something new, come on by and watch the time fly!
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance
Come on down and learn Lindy Hop, the "root of all swing dance!"
We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 on the dot, then will dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7-9!
No dance partner is needed, come as you are!
$5-10 sliding scale for entry, but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing.
Full Schedule:
6:15- Doors
6:30- Intro Lesson
7-9- Social Dance
contact: zootownswing@gmail.com
Natural Grass Open House!
Hi neighbors,
You are invited to a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, January 10, from 12–3 p.m. at Free Cycles, to protect natural grass at Ogren Park—and beyond.
Hosted by MT Plastic Free and Families for a Livable Climate, the Missoulians for Natural Grass Open House aims to build public support for keeping Missoula's open spaces healthy for people and the planet.
Learn about the impacts of artificial turf, share your experiences, and participate in hands-on activities designed to spark conversation and civic engagement.
Free popcorn, cookies, tea, and coffee!
Event Details:
What: Missoulians For Natural Grass Open House
When: Saturday, January 10th | 12–3 p.m., panel discussion at 1 p.m.
Where: Free Cycles, 732 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT 59801
Cost: Free and open to the public
Bonus: Dress up like your favorite baseball player to win a prize!
A live panel discussion and Q&A will take place from 1–2 p.m., moderated by Youpa Stein (Co-Chair, Families for a Livable Climate Beyond Plastics Working Group; MT Plastic Free), featuring:
Alison Reintjes, Grow Safe Non-Toxic Missoula
Vicki Watson, Professor Emeritus, Environmental Studies, UMontana
Susan Teitelman, Climate Resilience Specialist, Climate Smart Missoula
Jeremy Drake, MT Plastic Free
Thanks! I hope to see you there.
Jeremy
406-493-5793
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Why do I support a plastic-free Montana?
Find out here: https://www.mtplasticfree.com/
Juggle & Flow Jam
Juggle & Flow Jam
Welcome all who are curious about juggling and the arts of gravity! This will be an all-levels juggling/flow jam where we will hang out, listen to some tunes, and learn new skills from one another. Whether you are an expert or just want to try something new, come on by and watch the time fly!
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
West African Hand Drumming Classes (3 levels)
with Matthew Marsolek & Tracy Topp of Drum Brothers
"If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm!"
For more information and to register, visit www.drumbrothers.com
or email matthew@drumbrothers.com. 406-282-3022 (Google Voice)
You can also find Drum Brothers on Instagram and Facebook.
CLASS INFO: ($16-20/class sliding scale)
~Level 1 BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 7:45 - 9:00 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover all the basics of hand drumming from the ground up. We'll cover rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms in the West African style. Participants will receive video and mp3 links and simple charts of the rhythms covered in class. Plenty of extra drums will be available.
~LEVEL 2 ONGOING~ Taught by Tracy Topp, this 5-class series will be on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This intermediate series is for those who've taken at least two beginning class series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. Classes will include: techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms. And well learn new intermediate ensemble rhythms in the West African style.
~LEVEL 3 ONGOING~ A 5-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Tues Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3rd. This series will cover more advanced patterns, arrangements, and solo phrases and techniques. Students should be very familiar with the tones and techniques of hand drumming, know a repertoire of West African rhythms, and be able to pick up new patterns quickly
Cypsela: Immersive Dreamscape
A whimsical and serene dreamscape served with DJ set, visual projections, tarot, ceremonial tea and more. Featuring Pinedrops and Rainbow Gorilla. Suggested Donation of $10 to $30. Hosted by Brimber: https://www.instagram.com/brimber/
Labyrinth Walk
free labyrinth walking meditation, w/ hot drinks. Hosted by Brimber: https://www.instagram.com/brimber/
Samba Missoula Bateria
Samba Missoula Bateria Rehearsal. Brazillian drum ensemble. Public welcome to come in and observe this music style from
Brazil as seen on the streets of Rio during Carnaval.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
Phish, livestream
All are welcome to gather for some holiday cheer, with a free livestream of Phish, from Madison Square Garden. Projected on the big screen and run through our professional sound system…. phun for all. Doors open at 5:30pm. 1st set is 6pm to 7:30pm and second set is about 8pm to 9:30pm. Phire in the courtyard. Bring food and drink to share or just come as you are. Family Phriendly!
Narcotics Anonymous- Keep It Simple
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.