by rebecca stewart

And just like that, it's August. After we've taken a moment to mourn the impending end of carefree summer days, let's remind ourselves that summer staples still abound! Summer's grand finale (MontanaFair) is just around the corner, but this weekend is all about Magic City Blues!

For a full look at what's happening around town this weekend (and beyond), you'll want to check out the calendar. In the meantime...

#1 Magic City Blues | MetraPark (outside)

Yes, that's right, Montana's Urban Music Festival, Magic City Blues has made a move to the grounds at MetraPark. You'll find entrance at the Montana Pavilion, FYI. This all ages festival features three stages - two outside and one inside the Pavilion. Expect full concessions onsite. 

2022 Artist Line-Up:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Cape Air Stage

• 5:30pm | 49 WINCHESTER
• 7:30pm | SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS
• 9:30pm | KING SOLOMON HICKS

Budweiser Stage

• 6:30pm | LAURIE MORVAN BAND
• 8:30pm | ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES
• 10:30pm | WHISKEY MYERS

TDS Fiber Piano Bar

• featuring: JON CLEARY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Cape Air Stage

• 5:30pm | THE SOUL FUNK COLLECTIVE
• 7:30pm | EDDIE 9V
• 9:30pm | AMYTHYST KIAH

Budweiser Stage

• 6:30pm | BEN RICE BAND
• 8:30pm | ROBERT FINLEY
• 10:30pm | LYNYRD SKYNRD

TDS Fiber Piano Bar

• featuring: JON CLEARY

the DETAILS

• When: August 5 & 6, gates open at 4:30pm
• Where: MetraPark
• Tickets: https://www.metrapark.com/magic-city-blues

#2 The Night: Art Auction Preview | Yellowstone Art Museum

In conjunction with the summer ArtWalk festivities, Yellowstone Art Museum is opening the 2022 Art Auction exhibition with a special reception celebrating the auction's participating artists. The evening includes live music by Darren Hackey, libations, light appetizers, the opportunity to meet the artists, and you'll be one of the first to see this exceptional collection of art from across the region. 

The 2022 art auction will culminate on September 10th with a live auction and gala event.

the DETAILS

• When: Friday, August 5 @ 5:30pm
• Where: Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N 27th Street
• Admission: Free

To learn more or to purchase tickets for YAM's The Night Gala and Art Auction, visit, www.artmuseum.org

#3 Outdoor Movies | in Billings Heights & Laurel

Kick off the weekend with free family fun at Castle Rock Park with the Harvest Church hosted Movie in the Park. Grab your blankets and chairs and pop by the park for a viewing of The Greatest Showman. Food trucks (and free popcorn) are available starting at 7pm, while the movie starts at dusk. 

the DETAILS

• When: Friday, August 5 @ 7pm (movie at dusk)
• Where: Castle Rock Park
• Admission: free 

Then, on Saturday evening, you'll want to pop out to Laurel for Firefly Outdoor Movie Co. and Laurel Chamber of Commerce's Movies Under the Stars for a showing of Clifford The Big Red Dog. 

Food and fun start at 7pm, and the movie starts at sunset. (Food trucks and concessions will be onsite for food purchases). Bring your family and friends for a movie under our big sky!

the DETAILS

• When: Saturday, August 6 @ 7pm (movie at dusk)
• Where: Laurel High School Practice Field
• Admission: free 

#4 Harvest Family Nights | The Oasis Waterpark

At this Harvest Church-hosted event, expect FREE admission to the park for you and your family, starting at 5pm. Please note, this is the final event for this delightful summer series. The evening is filled with swimming, fun activities, giveaways, and helpful parenting tips.

Bring the family, invite a friend, build connections, and have fun!!

the DETAILS

• When: Sunday, August 7 @ 5-8:30pm
• Where: the Oasis Waterpark, Billings Heights
• Admission: Free

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