Fundraiser for Watsons Children’s Shelter
Party with a Purpose Presents Athleisure After Dark: Play it Forward
A fundraiser empowering children at Watson to Ride, Play, and Explore the Hiawatha!
December 18th
6:30pm-10:00pm
Free Cycles
Live Music from Shark Buffalo and Spills
Wine, Beer, and non alcoholic seltzer will be available for purchase.
Dress in your favorite athleisure wear. $10 donation at the door; all proceeds support Watson Children's Shelter!
Solstice Gathering
All are welcome to gather. This is a casual, laid back event primarily centered on being around our fire in the small Free Cycles courtyard. Bring a poem or words to share, or just your self and silence. We embrace the darkness. Wee look ahead to the light. We dream and we reflect. We’ll have some tasty snacks and beverages and feel free to bring anything to share, or just come however you wish. Some cozy sitting and social space will be open to all inside too.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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).
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
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).
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).
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).
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
10/6: Buy one entry, get one entry free!
10/20: Halloween Social! Costume contest part way through dance!
12/15: Holiday Party Social! Come with a gift less than $20, leave with a gift.
Hope in Motion
Hope in Motion: A Holiday Climate Gathering ✨
As 2025 heads to a close, all of us at Families for a Livable Climate are feeling especially grateful - for you, for this community, and for the hope and resilience you help nurture across Montana. Thank you for showing up in so many ways this year.
In case you missed it, you can read all about our eventful, challenging, beautiful, action-filled year in our 2025 Supporter Update.
We'd love to celebrate with you at our End-of-Year Gathering!
📅 Sunday, December 14
⏰ 5:00–8:00pm
📍 Free Cycles, Missoula
Join us for a cozy evening of community connection with potluck dishes, a bonfire, guided movement/dance for all ages, and crafts.
If you're able, bring a dish to share — and if not, please come anyway. There will be plenty, and all are welcome.
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.
Free Cycles Forever Benefit Concert and Fun!
Join us for a night of music, dancing and community on December 13th! This is a benefit show for Free Cycles, with the bands generously donating their share of proceeds back to the Free Cycles Forever Campaign. 💚 more at: https://www.freecycles.org/freecyclesforever
This campaign aims to secure our space so we can strengthen our programs and services and continue growing our mission! Help us raise the $800,000 we need to pay off our property loan by July 1, 2026.
Would you like to support Free Cycles and our community programs, yet you cannot make it to the show? Consider making a donation on our website or come to the shop during our open hours (Wed.-Sat 10am-6pm)!
We will soon announce some of the raffle prizes generously donated by local businesses… 👀 stay tuned!
Doors open at 6:30PM, music starts at 7:00PM.
We are so excited to see Secret Problem, Sardines and North Fork Crossing perform. It’s going to be an energetic and magical night!
$10 at door, yet nobody turned away for lack of funds. We hope to see you there!
Mutual Aid Holiday Market
Mutual Aid Holiday Market at Free Cycles on December 13, 11 AM–3:30 PM,
hosted by Missoula Resists and No Small Act Montana. They're collecting gently used toys and gifts for all ages at the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center. Email if you can help with donation logistics or on the market day! This market will raise funds for local organizations, provide low-cost and free gift options for our community, reduce our carbon footprint, and protect our planet.
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.
UM Roots Ensemble, concert!
UM Roots Ensemble End-of-Semester Show
Wednesday December 10th
6:30-9:00 at Free Cycles
Free Admission (donations gratefully accepted)
Live music + dancing
Come take a break from finals and scoot your boots with the UM Roots Ensemble! This student ensemble plays all kinds of folk music on acoustic instruments ranging from fiddle to banjo to bass. All are welcome- just be prepared to dance!
Zootown Swing Social Dance, the Lindy Hop!
Zootown Swing Social Dance- Special Alert! tonight there will be a wonderful live band, 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
10/6: Buy one entry, get one entry free!
10/20: Halloween Social! Costume contest part way through dance!
12/15: Holiday Party Social! Come with a gift less than $20, leave with a gift.
Camas Release Party
Camas is releasing the Winter 2025 issue of Camas Magazine. The mission of Camas is to cultivate a community of writers and artists focused on land health and cultural resiliency. Our theme for this upcoming issue is “Undergrowth.” Our release party will have warm drinks, snacks, music, and readings from authors.
Youth Homes Kids Holiday Party
Youth Homes Kids Holiday Party
This is a private event for the youth receiving Youth Homes' services, and their families. If you'd like to learn more or support this event, please reach out to:
Allison Simko, 406.541.1665 asimko@youthhomesmt.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.
Ceci y Pronto Alivio and Canta Brasil!
Ceci y Pronto Alivio brings all-original music by local artist and educator Ceci, blending Colombian rhythms and Spanish lyrics with North American indie folk. Expect sister harmonies, audience sing-alongs, and love letters to nature, healing, and the friction of living and loving — her sound has been described as "audio sunset." The band features Ceci (vocals, cello, keys, guitar), Marko Capoferri (bass, synth), Matthew Nord (percussion, keys), and Callie Woodman (backing vocals).
Then, Canta Brasil lights up the stage with the vibrant music of Brazil — from romantic bossa nova to fiery samba and beyond. Led by vocalist Magda Chaney (vocals), and featuring Beth Lo (bass), David Horgan (guitar), Ed Stalling(percussion), Naomi Moon Siegel (trombone), and Graeme Pletscher (saxophone), the group's sizzling horns and infectious grooves capture the joyful spirit of Carnaval.
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 9/30 & 10/14, Mon 10/27 & 11/10, and Tues 12/9. 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 9/30 & 10/14, Mon 10/27 & 11/10, and Tues 12/9. 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 9/30 & 10/14, Mon 10/27 & 11/10, and Tues 12/9. 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
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
Art Market
Community gathering and market with live music, art, and handmade goods.
Sunday, November 30th
2-6 PM
$10 suggested donation entry supports Free Cycles and musicians- no one turned away for lack of funds.
Narcotics Anonymous
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome. This is the ‘Keep it Simple’ meeting.
permaculture presentation and discussion
Join permaculture innovator Paul Wheaton for a presentation on Rocket Mass Heaters (ultra-efficient, wood-powered heaters that store warmth in a thermal mass and dramatically reduce fuel use and emissions.)
After the talk, there will be a Q&A session to dig into your designs, builds, and “will this work in my place?” questions.
All are welcome! Hot tea provided (and feel free to bring healthy yummy perma snacks!).
Fall of Freedom
Creative Resistance in the Commons
Fall Of Freedom is a nationwide effort calling artists and cultural workers of all disciplines and abilities to form a united front against the theft of democracy taking place in the United States
NOW!
We can put Missoula on the map with an event on Saturday, November 22, at Free Cycles.
Craig Menteer, Laura Millin, Youpa Stein and Bob Giordono invite you to gather at 732 S 1st St W on November 22 from 1 - 3 pm for Creative Resistance in the Commons. What will that look like? You tell me. Performance. Planning. Tea. Conversations. Strategizing. Music. Mutual Aid. Poetry. Lunch! - last on the list but a definite first on the agenda.
Calling all artists - static, time based, 2d, 3d, live and/or pre-recorded. Have a work in progress you want to workshop? An oldie but goodie from your repertoire? Spoken-written-shout out-loud-word-thing you want to air out? WE WANT YOUR ENERGY. Are you one of those clandestine digital artists bombing social media? We would love to be your audience in an 'off-line' event. Puppets, please! Sound reinforcement and digital projection enabled.
Sign up, Show strength in numbers. Join us!
If you want to participate in a more private way or you cannot attend the Fall Of Freedom event at Free Cycles, 11/22/25 at 1pm you can record a personal video here and it will be uploaded to the Fall Of Freedom webpage.
Contact: Craig Menteer, manmenteer@gmail.com, text=four06fivrfourfour5357
Please share!
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.
Gender Equity Mechanics, workshop
G.E.M. is a gathering of women and non-binary 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! We will have stations with beginner, intermediate, and advanced mechanic lessons. Be ready to get greasy and challenge yourself!
Free admissions. Led by staff of Free Cycles as well as incredible volunteers from the 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!
Guitar Lessons with Charlie
FREE GUITAR LESSONS AT FREECYLES
In an effort to inspire beginner musicians, Charlie Freiburger is teaching a free, small group class of
5 for beginning guitar!
OCTOBER 7 and 28th, Nov. 18th, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
The cost is free, yet donations are welcome
Bring a guitar!
Contact Charlie:
415-371-8684
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
10/6: Buy one entry, get one entry free!
10/20: Halloween Social! Costume contest part way through dance!
12/15: Holiday Party Social! Come with a gift less than $20, leave with a gift.