Mission Valley Calendar
Butterflies Are Free – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 27 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson; the final show of the Port Polson Players’ 48th summer season is this romantic comedy/drama. For reservations, call 406-883-9212, email portpolsonplayers@polson.net or visit www.portpolsonplayers.com.
Flathead River Rodeo – 7 p.m. Aug. 24-26 at the Polson Fairgrounds; produced by KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the event features all the excitement of bull and bareback bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing as competitors vie for their chance to win a spot in the Indian Rodeo National Finals in Las Vegas. Enjoy live music from Shodown on Friday, and Armund Duck Chief on Saturday. Admission includes free parking and fun for all; visit kwataqnuk.com.
“The Three Musketeers” – 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius; Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, presents Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckling tale filled with action and adventure. The free performance is sponsored by the Ninepipe Arts Group. Learn more at shakespeareintheparks.org.
“Measure for Measure” – 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius; Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents this comedy-drama, sponsored by the Ninepipe Arts Group. Audiences will be captivated by the way this play explores themes of power, class dynamics, and justice through a modern and inclusive lens. Admission is free; visit shakespeareintheparks.org.
Farmers’ Markets – Ronan: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 12 at the Ronan Visitor’s Center (www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket/); Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through mid-October on 3rd Ave. W. (polsonfarmersmarket.com); Mission Falls Market: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius (www.facebook.com/missionfallsmarket). Support local famers and crafters at these weekly markets.
Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays. The cooperative is located in the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.