Anyone who says "there's nothing to do in Butte" has not been by the Covellite at 215 W. Broadway where an exciting and entertaining week of events gets underway tonight.  Here's a look at what you can expect.

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TUESDAY - OPEN MIC NIGHT

Bring your talents and enthusiasm to The Covellite on Tuesday for Open Mic Night.  Poets, musicians, comedians and even ranters are welcome and the sign up list opens at 7pm.  The show will run approximately from 8pm to 11pm.

WEDNESDAY - FREE MOVIE NIGHT

"Life moves pretty fast.  If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Buehler

One of the movies that helped define the decade of the 1980s will be shown on Wednesday evening at Ferris Buehler's Day Off will be shown on the big screen.  Showtime is 7pm.

THURSDAY - LOS TOMS, RUGBURN AND HOT MILK & THE FLOWER PALLETS

Los Toms, a psychedelic desert rock band from Fort Collins, Colorado, bring their experimental approach to the stage blending heavy grooves, swirling textures, and spacey improvisation, their sets feel immersive, unpredictable, and built to move a room. Joined by Rugburn and Hot Milk & The Flower Pallets, this all-ages show pulls together a mix of styles and local energy for a night that’s loud, loose, and worth showing up for.  $5, all ages, showtime is set for 7pm.

FRIDAY - THE WAITING

Formed in 2013, the group has been “bringing the Petty” to towns across the Northwest and beyond, performing everything from Heartbreakers classics and solo deep cuts to Traveling Wilburys gems. What sets them apart is their chemistry: a true band of seasoned musicians and longtime friends who bring their own fire and finesse to every performance, while remaining faithful to the spirit of the originals. Showtime is 7pm and tickets are available here.

SATURDAY - QUEER TRIVIA NIGHT

Hosted by Queer Butte, this one’s for anyone who loves random knowledge, pop culture, and a little chaos. Show up with a team or find one when you get there. Doors and sign-ups at 6pm and trivia from 7pm to 9pm

LOOK: These Things in the 1980s Scared the Heck Out of Kids

From terrifying TV movies to strangers selling candy and creepy movie scenes, these unsettling moments stuck with ’80s kids long after the bedroom lights were supposed to be off.

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz

LOOK: Bizarre slang words and phrases from every state

Stacker rounded up regional slang terms used in every state, particularly the stranger ones. The funny and bizarre list compiles common nicknames, euphemisms, acronyms, and other words or phrases that only make sense to locals in the state of origin.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

LOOK: 15 Ways We Used to Listen to Music (And Why We Miss Them)

From the crackle of a pocket transistor radio to the satisfying click of a car's multi-CD changer, we’re rewinding through the nostalgic gadgets that shaped how we listened to and experienced our favorite music.

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz