BUTTE, MT - I see it all the time: people asking me, others, Facebook, or even themselves what they want to do this weekend.

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Living here in Butte, people think that their only options are to go to a restaurant, a bar, or a casino. I've made it my personal mission to dissuade those who feel this way and to inform the greater region beyond Butte that we in fact do have a ton of cool stuff going on every weekend.

Plus, this weekend is the Montana Folk Festival, and I know most of you are going to that to rock out and have some fun. But there's plenty more to do in between...

Don't believe me? Here are 5 of the best events you don't want to miss this weekend (July 12th - 14th, 2024) in Butte.

Friday Night Features

When: Friday, July 12th, 2024, at 5:00pm

Where: Slainte Rooftop (8 South Montana St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free

What: "Join us on the rooftop every Friday this summer for features like local spirits, craft beer, and exclusive wines. We will have free samples and drinks for sale. Specials rotate weekly.
This week in honor of Folk Fest we will have Cocktails in a Bag! Craft cocktails perfect for Folkin Around!" Find all information here.

Unofficial Folk Fest Afterparty with Slim Pickin's Communal String Band

When: Friday, July 12th, 2024, at 9:00pm

Where: The Covellite Theatre (215 W Broadway, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free, suggested donation of $10

What: "Slim Pickin's Communal String Band is a collective music project from SW Montana formed in 2020. Born out of the collaborative spirit of Old-Time and Bluegrass music, Slim Pickin's plays raw, fun, and unpretentious music that renders an old folk tradition to the present day. Get your dancin’ shoes on and come enjoy new and old music from where the Rocky Mountains meet Appalachia—who knows, you might end up in the band, too!" Find all information here.

When: Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 10:00pm

Where: The Covellite Theatre (215 W Broadway, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: $12.68 advanced, $17.84 at door

What: "Ty Walker & The Humanoids is a group of heavy-hitter artists that bring a unique, often described as 'otherworldly', performance to the stage. A space cowboy frontman leading a group of extraterrestrials, including a robot, are on a strange, musical journey. Their sound combines some elements of galactic country twang along with synthesizers, drum machines and samples, creating a strange yet beautiful sonic experience. Throw in interactive multimedia elements, some sci-fi schtick, and typically a tin-foil hat contest, and there you have a Humanoids live experience, something the audience will not forget." Find all information here.

When: Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at 9:30pm

Where: The Covellite Theatre (215 W Broadway St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free, suggested donation

What: "Windier plays foggy electric folk music made up of cello, drums, guitar, bass, and three voices. Drawing inspiration from poetic and experimental indie rock acts like Smog, The Microphones, Yo La Tengo, and Lomelda, the band casts far-reaching echoes of meaning and beauty from songs both simple and unknowable. They are touring across the US this summer with a new album of lyric-forward music about home, dreams, the life of mountains and towers, birth, loss, and strange birds overhead. Windier includes songwriter Asa Shadis, bassist Simi Kunin, cellist Annie Dodson, and percussionist Zoe Holland." Find all information here.

Georgia Peach and Big Cherry Tour

When: Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at 1:00pm

Where: Star Lanes Family Sports Center (4601 Harrison St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free, then $15 - $45 for goods

What: "Georgia Peaches Approx 20lbs-$45
Washington Bing Cherries Approx 9lbs-$45
Georgia Pecans 12oz- $15" Find all information here.