This Week in the Flathead
This Week in the Flathead highlights upcoming concerts, theater, art exhibits, and community happenings across Kalispell and the Flathead Valley. Discover what’s new—from gallery openings to holiday performances and local cultural events—offering a weekly guide to the region’s vibrant entertainment scene.
Join the revolt with 'Matilda The Musical Jr.'
In its ninth season, the theater presents Roald Dahl’s "Matilda The Musical Jr." The 75-minute musical is based on…
MET Opera Live airs 'I Puritani" in Whitefish
Whitefish Theatre Co., in collaboration with the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, presents “I Puritani” as the fifth opera in the 2025-2026 live streaming sea…
Charter school produces first play, ‘The Girl at the Edge of Everything’
The Rising Wolf Academy acting class at Glacier High School debuts its first stage production with the imaginative and heartfelt play, “The Girl at the Edge of…
Miss Flathead Valley Teen holds gratitude concert
Miss Flathead Valley Teen and violinist JiaJia Farr will celebrate turning 17 with a birthday concert to give gratitude for the community support she’s receive…
FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana holds Chef’s Table dining experiences
Each exclusive evening features a curated menu that celebrates the diverse flavors and traditions of our country’s culinary landscape.
Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre holds auditions for ‘Madagascar’
This next breakout show based on the DreamWorks movie takes to the stage with dazzling musical numbers and animals galore. It’s going to be a real zoo.
Cowboy poet lassos accolades
Local poet Rik Goodell won the International Western Music Association Award of Excellence for his album, “Cowboyin’ with God,” which was named the 2025 Cowboy…
New director takes helm of Community Choir
“It’s the only organism that large that breathes at the same time,” said Catherine Gilk-Robinson in an interview last week. “A conductor gives and upbeat and a…
Nature the focus of annual Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates speaker series
All talks are held at the Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, and are free. Talks are Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 23.
Travelers’ Rest State Park to host 'The Art of the Angle' fly fishing exhibit
Visitors to Travelers’ Rest State Park can view the free exhibit January through April during regular visitor center hours.
Montana history and life part of John White speaker series
Learn about wildlife, fire lookouts, Blackfoot place mapping and the origins of ALERT as part of the Northwest Montana History Museum’s annual John White Series.
Wachholz College Center introduces Performing Arts Series
The series touts a large variety of performances from Broadway-style musicals, ballets, step troupes and acrobatic nouveau cirques to family-friendly plays.
Dueling Pianos fundraiser rings in the new year
Dueling Pianos is an energetic and interactive musical performance where two pianists play on separate pianos, often competing and collaborating to entertain the audience.
Celebrations planned around the valley to ring in the new year
Ring in 2026 in style at these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.
Tickets on sale to see Branford Marsalis Quartet in April
The Wachholz College Center welcomes back the influential Branford Marsalis Quartet for an April 8, 2026, concert.
Cawdrey Gallery plans adventure photography exhibit and artist presentation
Stunning new images and breathtaking photographs from the summit of Mount Everest by Jason Weiss are part of a three-day exhibit at Cawdrey Gallery.