End-Of-Life Documents Workshop: Your Wishes Your Voice
Your Wishes, Your Voice: END-OF-LIFE DOCUMENTS WORKSHOP.
If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your loved ones know what you want?
Most of us mean to complete our end-of-life paperwork, but we just don’t get around to it. Not because it isn’t important — but because it feels overwhelming, confusing, or easy to postpone.
This workshop helps you move it from “someday” to done.
Join three local death midwives for a small, guided working session where you will:
Learn what end-of-life documents are actually needed in Montana
Reflect on your personal values and wishes
Begin your advance directive
Designate a healthcare representative and a financial power of attorney
Understand the basics of estate planning and related documents
Ask tough questions in a supportive, grounded space
Access a notary to finalize documents before you leave
We will present key information, but this is not a lecture. This is dedicated time to sit down and take care of something that matters.
This workshop is for:
Adults of any age without an advance directive
Caregivers
Those supporting aging parents
Anyone who wants to reduce stress for their loved ones
People who value preparedness and clarity
You do not need to be ill. You do not need to be elderly. You simply need to care about the people who would be left making decisions.
We often hear families say, “We didn’t know what they wanted.” Planning ahead is one of the most practical and loving things you can do.
Walk away with meaningful progress, greater clarity, and peace of mind.
Register in advance: We intentionally keep this workshop small so everyone can receive individual support.
Early bird and buddy deals
Register early (before March 18th) and save $5 on your ticket with the code EARLY5. Early registrants will also receive copies of the main forms in advance, for review.
Because these topics can feel easier with support, we offer a Buddy Discount. Register with a partner, friend, or parent and receive $5 off each ticket using the code BUDDY10.
Plan ahead. Ease the burden. Leave clarity behind.
sign up link: https://events.humanitix.com/end-of-life-documents-workshop
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
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).
Located in Free Cycle’s Streetside space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
Street-Side show: Steve Solkela’s One-Man Band!
Steve Solkela brings his high-energy "Overpopulated" One-Man Band to Frontside at Freecycles on Saturday, March 28, from 6:00–7:30 PM. This lively, all-ages performance features special guests and showcases Solkela’s dynamic, multi-instrumental approach, blending humor, stunts, unicycling, virtuosity, and genre-spanning sounds. Audiences can expect a zany unforgettable live experience.
River Ramblers and Blue Point
Join for a fun night of local live music! Doors will open at 630pm. The River Ramblers will play a set from about 7pm to 8:15pm and Blue Point will play from about 845pm to 10pm. All are welcome. $10 at the door. There is plenty of inside and outside dance and social space. Hope to see you at the show!
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
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
Lindy Hop Lesson Series
Join us for a four week beginner Lindy Hop lesson series every Saturday morning of April!
This will be a continuing lesson series where we build on skills learned each week, so drop ins are discouraged.
Sign up with this google form if interested!
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
Maiah Wynne and Bethany Joyce, w/ Forest Ray
Join for an engaging evening of live music! Doors will open at 630pm. Forest Ray will play a set from about 7pm to 8:15pm and Maiah Wynne and Bethany Joyce will play from about 830pm to 10pm. All are welcome. $10 at the door. There is plenty of inside and outside dance and social space. Hope to see you at the show!
About Maiah: Former Missoulian, Maiah Wynne, returns for an intimate concert at Free Cycles with local cellist Bethany Joyce. Starting her career playing music at The Break coffee shop while attending Hellgate High School, Maiah has since gone on to collaborate with Alex Lifeon of Rush, win multiple international music awards, land two records on Billboard music charts and feature in national publications like Rolling Stone and NPR music. Haunting, cinematic indie-folk that penetrates deep into your skin. Come join us for an evening of magic and music!
Maiah Wynne on YouTube Maiah Wynne on Instagram www.MaiahWynne.com
About Forest Ray: Seattle based folk n’ roll band, Forest Ray, has been described as “spaced-out, down to earth" and "Brit-pop gone country” that sounds like “the band covering Beatles songs no one knew existed”. Through a consistent touring and recording schedule, they have become one of Seattle’s most known active bands. https://forestray.bandcamp.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
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 Ongoing:
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. We'll continue working on beginning to intermediate rhythms and techniques, exploring rhythm awareness, drum language, and 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. "If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!" --- If you haven't taken a beginning class series and would like to catch up with this ongoing group, drop Matthew an email and he'll send you links to an online series you can take for free:-)
matthew@drumbrothers.com
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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. "Come get your groove on!"
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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.
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
Lindy Hop Lesson Series
Join us for a four week beginner Lindy Hop lesson series every Saturday morning of April!
This will be a continuing lesson series where we build on skills learned each week, so drop ins are discouraged.
Sign up with this google form if interested!
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
The Cat’s Glasses Band, w/ Shark Buffalo
Show time! 630pm: doors open. 7pm: Shark Buffalo. 830-10pm The Cat’s Glasses Band. $10 at the door; plenty of inside and outside dance and social space. Come on over!
first up: Shark Buffalo (local)- Both apex predator & apex pray, SB is a natural hybrid of two ends of the musical food chain, with synth & acoustic elements forging futuristic funk. https://sharkbuffalo.bandcamp.com/
Then: The Cat’s Glasses: Denver's Goofy-Serious Instrumental Fusion https://thecatsglasses.com/
The Cat's Glasses is a Denver-based, genre-bending instrumental fusion band, with a sound influenced by jazz, jam bands, neo-soul, funk, and classic rock. They play goofy music, they play serious music, and they always put on a show that's high-energy and fun. Fans are saying:
"Tight music, great energy, they play out of the box and think off the stage."
"This band makes me feel like I’m back in college, in the best way, and the music sounds great."
"They’re sick, they’re jazzy, they’re funky, they will blow your mind."
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
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!
GEM Night: Gender Equality Mechanics
G.E.M. is a gathering of women, trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We ask that males come to Free Cycles another time. All skill levels welcome! Be ready to get greasy and challenge yourself!
Free admissions, yet donations are appreciated. Led by staff of Free Cycles as well as incredible volunteers from the community.
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
Thunder Garden: Puppet Slam!
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!
Lindy Hop Lesson Series
Join us for a four week beginner Lindy Hop lesson series every Saturday morning of April!
This will be a continuing lesson series where we build on skills learned each week, so drop ins are discouraged.
Sign up with this google form if interested!
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
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).
Climate Hacktion: Connecting Community
Climate Hacktion: Connecting Community with Avenues for Climate Action. This event is sponsored and lead by the Montana Climate Response Club. All are welcome for this exciting and engaging event!
Live Music provided by the River Ramblers!
This Earth Month event will feature lots of organizations and engaging activities… and a hacky sack tournament!
Come hang out, join and learn about climate advocacy and action efforts, enjoy live music.. and bring your friends!
Event contact: go to the bottom of this page: https://crcumt.wixsite.com/home
or message the club: https://www.instagram.com/umcrc/
Free Cycles is helping with the event- let us know if you’d like to be a part of the hacky sack fun! email: mist@strans.org
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
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 Ongoing:
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. We'll continue working on beginning to intermediate rhythms and techniques, exploring rhythm awareness, drum language, and 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. "If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!" --- If you haven't taken a beginning class series and would like to catch up with this ongoing group, drop Matthew an email and he'll send you links to an online series you can take for free:-)
matthew@drumbrothers.com
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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. "Come get your groove on!"
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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.
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
Missoula Writing Collaborative ~ Poetry Open Mic!
Join the Missoula Writing Collaborative and literary groups from across town for a magical night at our Poetry Month Open Mic!
Enjoy popcorn, cookies, and drinks while listening to our resident writers, University students, and your neighbors read their work.
Sign up yourself - beforehand or at the door - to share your sassiest sonnets and loveliest lyricals. All writers and listeners welcome!
Lindy Hop Lesson Series
Join us for a four week beginner Lindy Hop lesson series every Saturday morning of April!
This will be a continuing lesson series where we build on skills learned each week, so drop ins are discouraged.
Sign up with this google form if interested!
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
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
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!
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
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)
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 Ongoing:
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. We'll continue working on beginning to intermediate rhythms and techniques, exploring rhythm awareness, drum language, and 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. "If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!" --- If you haven't taken a beginning class series and would like to catch up with this ongoing group, drop Matthew an email and he'll send you links to an online series you can take for free:-)
matthew@drumbrothers.com
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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. "Come get your groove on!"
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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.
Note: MOST DATES IN MAY ARE TAKEN, for events in the Big Room. The smaller streetside is available. Click here to see a list
May 7- hanna Dance
May 8- Jesse the Ocelot Album Release show
May 9- High School musicians showcase
May 10- private event
May 11- swing dance
May 12- open!
May 13- private event
May 14- Brimber event
May 15- Dance
May 16- private
May 17- Dance
May 18- Theater
May 19- Drumming
May 20- GEM workshop
May 21- open
May 22- Lake Missoula Old Tim dance
May 23- private event
May 24- private event
May 25- swing
May 26- open
May 27- open
May 28- open
May 29- private event
May 30- hold
May 31- private event
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).
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 Ongoing:
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. We'll continue working on beginning to intermediate rhythms and techniques, exploring rhythm awareness, drum language, and 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. "If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!" --- If you haven't taken a beginning class series and would like to catch up with this ongoing group, drop Matthew an email and he'll send you links to an online series you can take for free:-)
matthew@drumbrothers.com
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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. "Come get your groove on!"
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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.
GEM Night: Gender Equality Mechanics
G.E.M. is a gathering of women, trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We ask that males come to Free Cycles another time. All skill levels welcome! Be ready to get greasy and challenge yourself!
Free admissions, yet donations are appreciated. Led by staff of Free Cycles as well as incredible volunteers from the community.
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
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 Ongoing:
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. We'll continue working on beginning to intermediate rhythms and techniques, exploring rhythm awareness, drum language, and 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. "If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!" --- If you haven't taken a beginning class series and would like to catch up with this ongoing group, drop Matthew an email and he'll send you links to an online series you can take for free:-)
matthew@drumbrothers.com
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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. "Come get your groove on!"
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 every other Tuesday: March 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26. 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.
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop! w/ The Jive!
Zootown Swing Social Dance- Tonight features live music from the Jive!
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. This event is in the Streetside space.
Contact for more info: Ed Stallings: edstalling@yahoo.com
Autumnal: Live Music and Poetry
Special Event- 7pm to 8:30pm. Doors at 630pm. At 7pm there will be a brief introduction, then a 30 minute set of music by Autumnal.. then 20 minutes of poetry writing with Taylor Stein of the Wonder-Gizmos, so please bring a beloved journal and pen! Ending the event will be another 30 minute set of music. All are welcome. $10 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Refreshments provided.
Missoula Resists Sing-Along
Join the nationwide Singing Resistance movement; it started in Minnesota, now in Missoula! Come sing along to protest songs of solidarity, grief, justice, and love for our community. No experience or previous practice required! We're singing short, repetitive songs taught by ear. It's about participation, not performance; we sing to sustain the spirit of the Resistance.
We'll be singing these songs at No Kings, March 28!!
Organized by Missoula Resists SALT (Sing-Along Together).
All levels, all abilities, all voices welcome: you do NOT need to be a "good" singer to make good musical trouble! This casual, informal singing meetup is just about defiant joyful noise; no pressure, judgement, or expectations, just fun.
Instruments welcome: guitars, drums, tambourines, triangles, whatever you can carry in.
Lyrics: Bring a phone/tablet & scan the QR code for digital PDF lyrics.
FREE EVENT: please consider donating to Free Cycles as a *thank you* for allowing us to use their space!
*Located in the Street-side Learning Center. Just down the sidewalk from the main door.*
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)
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!
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
GEM Night: Gender Equality Mechanics
G.E.M. is a gathering of women, trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We ask that males come to Free Cycles another time. All skill levels welcome! Be ready to get greasy and challenge yourself!
Free admissions, yet donations are appreciated. Led by staff of Free Cycles as well as incredible volunteers from the community.
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)
Street-side Show!
One night only!
Join the legendary father-and-son improvised music duo of Jack & Ben Wright for their first and only Missoula performance.
Also playing is Bells, a new ensemble exploring unity, time, and evolution in hypnotic long-form improvisations.
Opening the evening are violinist Aria Peters and cellist Bethany Joyce.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
Doors at 6:30
Show at 7:00
$10 per person suggested donation at the door
7:00 p.m. – Aria Peters & Bethany Joyce (violin & cello)
7:45 p.m. – Bells
Jeremy Drake, guitar
Cooper Godfrey, guitar
Bill Kautz, trumpet/cornet
Graeme Pletscher, saxophones
8:30 p.m. – Jack & Ben Wright (saxophones & upright bass)
Jack Wright is a veteran saxophone improviser based mainly in Philadelphia, regularly touring North America and Europe the past four decades and well known to improvisers. Continually seeking out interesting partners and playing situations, Wright is one of the originals of American free improv, and now at 83 he is still the "Johnny Appleseed of Free Improvisation," as the late Davey Williams (guitarist) called him in the 80s. His partners are mostly outside of music school careerdom, unknown to the music press, and selected for their ability to interconnect musically with each other (Discography) . His influence has extended through his book, The Free Musics. published in 2017. As for his playing, he's said to have the widest vocabulary of any, an expert at leaping pitches, punchy, precise timing, sharp and intrusive multiphonics, surprising gaps of silence, and sounds that range from the animalistic to electronic. A reviewer for the Washington Post said, "In the rarefied, underground world of experimental free improvisation, saxophonist Jack Wright is king." For more info--bio, writings, discography and sounds--go to Spring Garden Music. See also: Cadence Magazine Interview, July 2017, p. 55-73
Ben Wright from Dixon, New Mexico plays double bass. He cut his teeth in Philadelphia punk rock, and has since been working the double bass for 30 odd years, bolstered by intense spats of incidental formal training. A lover of the lowest frequencies, Ben has explored many disparate forms of music through the bass, yet always returns to the wellspring of improvisation. Currently, Ben plays with Irksome, Wind Up Birds, Radio Free Bassanda, poet John Biscello, Jack Wright, Dave Wayne, and assorted eclectic partners locally and nationally.
"I play music for the bliss of that instant when I lose consciousness of my surroundings, my instrument, and myself… there is only music. That is the crux where spontaneous creation between performers and audience is conceived."
More info about Jack & Ben Wright: Spring Garden Music
Paradox Players
Paradox Players, a theater making space with Penélope Baquero
February 21st, 10-12pm launching workshop.
Thursdays of March and April 7-8:30pm.
Earth Day performance.
The Earth needs your art!
Suggested donation $5-$25.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Located in Free Cycle’s Street-Side space, just down the sidewalk from the main shop door (right at the corner by the gravel lot)
A theater making space for artists of all disciplines, 18 and up, who are eager to make art that could help heal the Earth.
For artists of diverse abilities who are passionate about expressing themselves through theater, movement and dance.
For creatives who have a passion for helping humans wake up to new realities with their art.
For artist-activists who sometimes feel exhausted from working to help the world and want to inquire why what we are doing does not seem to be helping.
For sapiens who are not scared to ask uncomfortable questions about who we think we are as humans on this planet and turn them into artistic expression.
First community appearance during Earth Day celebrations. Venue TBA.
What to expect throughout the Paradox Players experience:
-Theater play inside and outside
-All artistic disciplines welcome
-All abilities can participate
-Cultural diversity
-Comedy
-Radical collaboration
-Intention to form an ensemble to perform during Earth Day festivities
-Intention to continue the ensemble to perform during the Day of the Dead related festivities honoring the Extinct Species.
Your facilitator, ecosapien a.k.a. Penélope Baquero, has over 30 years of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, educator, working with diverse communities in many countries, pushing the boundaries of arts based eco-activism
Cloth Banner Making Workshop
Come out and make some cloth banners!
Please bring your own scissors if you have them.
Missoula Resists Sing-Along
Join the nationwide Singing Resistance movement; it started in Minnesota, now in Missoula! Come sing along to protest songs of solidarity, grief, justice, and love for our community. No experience or previous practice required! We're singing short, repetitive songs taught by ear. It's about participation, not performance; we sing to sustain the spirit of the Resistance.
We'll be singing these songs at No Kings, March 28!!
Organized by Missoula Resists SALT (Sing-Along Together).
All levels, all abilities, all voices welcome: you do NOT need to be a "good" singer to make good musical trouble! This casual, informal singing meetup is just about defiant joyful noise; no pressure, judgement, or expectations, just fun.
Instruments welcome: guitars, drums, tambourines, triangles, whatever you can carry in.
Lyrics: Bring a phone/tablet & scan the QR code for digital PDF lyrics.
FREE EVENT: please consider donating to Free Cycles as a *thank you* for allowing us to use their space!
*Located in the Street-side Learning Center. Just down the sidewalk from the main door.*
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
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)
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
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
Missoula Resists Sing-Along
Join the nationwide Singing Resistance movement; it started in Minnesota, now in Missoula! Come sing along to protest songs of solidarity, grief, justice, and love for our community. No experience or previous practice required! We're singing short, repetitive songs taught by ear. It's about participation, not performance; we sing to sustain the spirit of the Resistance.
We'll be singing these songs at No Kings, March 28!!
Organized by Missoula Resists SALT (Sing-Along Together).
All levels, all abilities, all voices welcome: you do NOT need to be a "good" singer to make good musical trouble! This casual, informal singing meetup is just about defiant joyful noise; no pressure, judgement, or expectations, just fun.
Instruments welcome: guitars, drums, tambourines, triangles, whatever you can carry in.
Lyrics: Bring a phone/tablet & scan the QR code for digital PDF lyrics.
FREE EVENT: please consider donating to Free Cycles as a *thank you* for allowing us to use their space!
*Located in the Street-side Learning Center. Just down the sidewalk from the main door.*