Community Building Events!
Join Forward Montana at fun community events across the state! Browse the list below or enter your zip code.
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Bozeman Housing Art Show
Community Building
June 14, 2025
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
We are excited to share with you our upcoming event - Housing Art Show!!! This isn’t just an art contest — it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the power of expression through art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, digital artist, or just love to create, this is your chance to share your vision and let your talent shine! Winners will receive exciting prizes, with a minimum of $100, and all submitted pieces will be displayed at our live Housing Craft and Act showcase on June 14th. ARTISTS, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKIaEeOjhM-gpcXNSywCSigUlGE3U_IpOUsSuwa4G1ee9u1g/viewform?usp=header
Billings Transcendent Joy Zine Release Party w/Onyx Echo!
Community Building
June 16, 2025
6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Kirk's Grocery, 2920 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT 59101
We are so excited to invite you to the launch of the FIFTH EDITION of Transcendent Joy, our zine by and for queer and trans Montanans! Come celebrate the start of Billings pride week by joining us at Kirk’s Grocery from 6-830pm on Monday, June 16th in downtown Billings with brand new copies of the zine, free food and drinks, fun activities and open mic opportunities hosted by none other than local drag queen extraordinaire, Onyx Echo!
BZNHHH PC Training
Community Building
June 17, 2025
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Housing Happy Hour in Bozeman focused on getting people to public comment.
Unity in Diversity Book Club
Community Building
June 18, 2025
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Glacier Queer Alliance, 1203 US Highway 2 W Ste 33, Kalispell, MT 59901
Join us for a special June edition of the FMT Book Club, in partnership with Viriverse Voices, as we celebrate Black and Queer authors. This evening is dedicated to fostering community, reflection, and connection through literature. On June 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, gather at the Glacier Queer Alliance in Kalispell for an intimate gathering where we'll read, enjoy snacks, sip tea ??, and engage in honest conversations. This is a space to reflect, connect, and honor diverse voices. RSVP to reserve your spot and select a book to take home. Let's come together to celebrate the richness of Black and Queer narratives and build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Billings Juneteenth Celebration!
Community Building
June 20, 2025
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
South Park (Billings), South Broadway, 6Th Ave S, Billings, MT 59101
Join the Billings Forward Montana team and Roots of Unity in celebrating Juneteenth! We will be hosting a picnic at the South Park Pavilion with pizza, music, games and a couple activities for kids! Feel free to bring a dish to share and invite friends and family! (What is Juneteenth? June 19th is the day when ALL enslaved people in the U.S. were informed of their freedom that was announced in the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863. It took 2.5 years for those living in Texas to be informed of their freedom, which is why we celebrate on June 19th! ) Please sign up in advance as we’d like a headcount for food and drinks!
Walk in the Pride Parade with Forward Montana
Community Building
June 21, 2025
11:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Downtown Missoula, Missoula, MT 59801
Forward Montana will be walking in this years Pride Parade and we would LOVE you to join us!!!
Bozeman's Juneteenth Celebration
Community Building
June 22, 2025
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
The Cultured Community Center, 1520 W Beall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Join the Cultured Community Center and Forward Montana to celebrate Juneteenth this year. We will be out celebrating with food, music, community, and fun! Bring yourself and your neighbors out to celebrate with us!
Missoula Stitch and Bitch
Community Building
June 23, 2025
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
The Center, 500 N Higgins Ave, Ste 105, Missoula, MT 59802
Forward Montana and the Western Montana Community Center are partnering up to bring the community of Missoula a MONTHLY Stitch and Bitch! Join us at The Center on the 4th Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm. Bring your current project (or start a new craft!) while you gather in an environment of support, create community, and build collective power through arts n? crafts! A hodgepodge of embroidery, knit/crochet, and collage supplies will be available.
The Sun Will Rise Again: A Celebration of Identity & Expression
Community Building
June 26, 2025
5:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Glacier Queer Alliance, 1203 US Highway 2 W Ste 33, Kalispell, MT 59901
Join us for a cozy, creative evening as we celebrate the release of our brand-new zine, featuring art, poetry, stories, and reflections from incredible Montana-based creatives. This zine captures the spirit of our state — bold, honest, and full of heart
Whether you're in it, love someone who is, or just want to support local storytelling and expression, we’d love to have you join us at Glacier Queer Alliance on June 26th (5:30–7:30 PM)! In partnership with The Making Place, we'll have a poetry reading and collage-making activity — come create, connect, and celebrate with us!
Craft and Act with Wheelhouse
Community Building
July 8, 2025
5:00 PM
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6:30 PM
Studio Wheelhouse, 10 Evergreen Dr, Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715
Forward Montana and Wheelhouse are partnering to bring you a monthly Craft and Act event! Every second Tuesday of the month from 5-6:30pm, come to Wheelhouse to craft, build community, learn about current events, gain resources, and participate in calls to action.