Happenings in Missoula this month

Missoula is always hopping with abundant arts and community events.
This month, check out these events and classes in Missoula:

LET SPRING BEGIN - 4 RAVENS GALLERY | 5/8 - 5/31
4 ravens gallery is pleased to present a curated collection of all things spring by our artists. Including clay bird houses by Jo Newhall, forged garden tools by Tuli Fisher, original oil paintings by Rebecca Fiske, paper mâché rabbits by Jennifer Ogden and new work by Ruth Lane, Judith Colvin and Marilyn Bacon.

EXHIBIT: BRINGING NOTICE TO THE ANTHROPOCENE - GALLERY 709 IN MONTANA ART AND FRAMING | 5/8 - 5/26
Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing is featuring "Bringing Notice to the Anthropocene" by the Emergency Sci-Art Collective from May 5-26. The Emergency is a collaborative group of scientists and/or artists from the University of Montana interested in making artwork centered around environmental passions, questions, and concerns utilizing collage, painting, fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media.

MNHC's VIRTUAL NATURALIST BOOK CLUB - MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER | 5/9 @ 6:30PM
The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people. We can help you do that! Join one of our free naturalist book clubs, where you can read and discuss a great new book each month, enjoying various perspectives and insights, all from the comfort of your own home.

REVIVAL COMEDY NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF ASL INTERPRETATION - THE ZACC | 5/10 DOORS @ 7PM, SHOW @ 7:30PM
Revival Comedy offers sign language interpretation upcoming 2023 shows. This month, they are raising money to pay their interpreters for future shows, and they thought they should do it the only way they know how: with a lot of comedy. Come see some of the best local acts tell their jokes, and know that 100% of your ticket price is going straight to increasing accessibility at Missoula's favorite community arts center.

DG HOUSE: MAKING A LIVING AS A WORKING ARTIST WHILE MAINTAINING A CREATIVE VISION - OPEN AIR | 5/11 @ 12PM
As part of Open AIR's Indigenous Art: Indigenous Minds Presentation Series, artist DG House will discuss motivation, inspiration, and practical tips on sustaining a career in the arts. Whether you are a practicing artist or a supporter of the arts, DG will offer insights behind the scenes of a long-term career.

ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL - MCT/ MISSOULA COMMUNITY THEATRE | 5/11 - 5/14
Celebrating this week? Treat the Moms and Graduates in your life with tickets to Matilda the Musical at MCT. It's the perfect size, color and opportunity to spend time together with loved ones...and no wrapping required! The final performances of this Missoula Community Theatre 2022-2023 finale are Thursday-Sunday.

MONTHLY TAPESTRY - TURNING THE WHEEL MISSOULA | 5/11 @ 7PM
This class is geared towards adults of all ages and abilities. We will use a combination of movement, theater improv, and sound to lean into our full expression. Join us this Thursday and let your inner child play!

AUTHOR READING WITH ELI FRANCOVICH - FACT AND FICTION | 5/11 @ 7PM
Join us at 7p.m., Thursday May 11th at Fact and Fiction for a reading with Eli Francovich from his new book, The Return of Wolves.

ART EXHIBIT OPENING: HOW TO GROW A GARDEN CITY - RADIUS GALLERY | 5/12 @ 5PM
Join us for a tribute to one of The Garden City's most essential cultural institutions. The Clay Studio of Missoula! The Clay Studio's residency program has been actively encouraging the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established visual artists for 20 years.
Join us for the opening reception on May 12th, 5-7 pm.

WESTSIDE IN CONCERT: CANTA BRASIL! - WESTSIDE THEATER | 5/12 @ 7PM
If you love dance, if you love hot rhythm and if you love fun, you will love this show! Come and dance or listen to the Brazilian tunes Canta Brasil plays: romantic bossa nova, sizzling hot samba, poetic choro and sweat-inducing dances from the Eastern regions of Brazil. You are guaranteed to leave happy.

FREE FAMILY ACITVITY: TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS | 5/13 @ 10AM
Carefully fold squares of tissue paper and turn them into lovely flowers for Mother’s Day.

CYMATIC SOCIAL CIRCUS MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH POP-UP - CYMATIC EVENT CENTER | 5/14 @ 11AM
Cymatic Social Circus Presents- Mother's Day Brunch Pop-Up Brunch Buffet Provided by Dandelion Catering. Entertainment Provided by Fly Girls Aerial Performance Dj Kris Moon.
Tickets includes all-you-can eat buffet w/coffee & juice (other N.A. drinks available for purchase separately).

JRPC PEACE PARTY - JEANNETTE RANKIN PEACE CENTER | 5/19 @ 5PM
Join JRPC for a Summer Peace Party on Friday, May 19th at Ogren Park Allegiance Field - Paddleheads Stadium (700 Cregg Lane) to reconnect, celebrate the success stories of the past few years, honor their Transitioning Director, Jacq, and welcome their New Director - dance, eat, and have fun! Doors open at 5 p.m.