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Coach V’s Pole Showcase Extravaganza

Friday, August 2 // Door at 8 PM // Show at 8:30 PM // $10 // 18+   Witness feats of beauty, strength, and grace as Missoula’s pole dance community comes together for a dazzling night of entertainment. Due to adult themes and humor, this show is strictly 18+.   For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

Coach V’s Pole Showcase: Birthday Soiree

Thursday, January 30th // Doors at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // 18+   “Coach V is back with another pole showcase extravaganza! Dress to impress in ethereal purples and bring your tipping dollars to celebrate Coach V’s birthday! Expect to see returning performers and fresh faces bringing you everything from creative concepts and clever choreography to dazzling feats of athleticism and the illusion of defying gravity. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!    What people are saying about Coach V’s Pole Showcase:   “This was the best night of my life and I wasn’t even in the show!”   “The show was jaw dropping! Exceeded my expectations!”   “The vibes were elite!”   For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

The Amazing Bubble Man (for kids of all ages!)

Sunday, July 21 // Doors at 2:30 PM // Show at 3 PM // $15 // $10 for Kids 4 to 12 // Kids 3 & Under Get in Free (May Need to Sit on Lap)Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and tram-polines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Most shows will also feature multi instrumentalist Jet Black Pearl accompanying Louis with bubbly music to double your pleasure. http://amazingbubbleman.com/  For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

‘Missoula’s Stage for the Good & The Bad’ Drag Show

Saturday, July 13 // $10 // $15 Drag Supporter // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 8 PM // 18+ Get ready for a night of fierce performances at ‘The ISCSM Presents: Missoula’s Stage For The Good And The Bad’ – the annual ISCSM scholarship show! All proceeds will go to the Rosalinda De La Luna Scholarship fund, helping Montana students achieve dreams of higher education. Experience the electrifying energy as new and longtime local drag performers showcase their talent in a battle of good versus bad. Witness jaw-dropping lip-syncs, dazzling costumes, and captivating performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to cheer for your favorite performers and immerse yourself in the world of drag like never before! The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana (ISCSM) works to educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, while promoting social tolerance through the production and enactment of drag performance. The ISCSM works to eliminate the historical oppression of LGBTQIA+ individuals through expansion of the boundaries of sex, gender, and sexual orientation. They create a safe and welcoming environment through the production of events which explore multiple gender expressions in a fun and educational atmosphere. All tickets are general admission. Drag Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers or their organization. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

Amy Silverberg

Saturday, July 27 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $18 Advance // $22 DOS Amy Silverberg is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. Her standup has appeared on Comedy Central (twice!), Amazon Prime, Hulu, NPR, and elsewhere. In 2018, she was selected as “New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. Her writing has appeared in Best American Short Stories, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. Her debut novel First Time, Long Time is forthcoming from Grand Central Publishing in 2025. She also writes television, most recently “The Movie Show” on The SYFY Channel.   With Aubrey Juden opening, and hosted by Sarah Aswell! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

Missoula Family Feud, Hosted by Betty Sparrow

Thursday, June 27 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15 Comedy Supporter Ticket // 18+ Missoula’s only game show is back, this time as Family Feud, hosted by Betty Sparrow! All your favorite local comics will battle it out to get the most popular answers to survey questions. Featuring: Ben Blake, Thomas Blake, Eden, Freya Halland, James Johnson, Lenny Peppers, Thomas McClure, and Ferdinand Po – this is a packed line-up you don’t want to miss. This is the funniest way to spend a Thursday evening in June, so come on down – why don’t you? *Working Comedians receive a 50% discount on tickets at the door. All tickets are general admission. Comedy Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

FELLOWSHIP HALL, A New Play Written by Ean Miles Kessler

Monday & Tuesday, June 24 & 25 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // Pick What You Pay $10-$30 FELLOWSHIP HALL is a new play written by Ean Miles Kessler. This is the first original play written specifically for No Joke Theater, an impactful, transformational theater program for participants in pre-release programs, individuals under court ordered supervision and members of the recovery community. The majority of actors in FELLOWSHIP HALL either come from Missoula’s R.O.A.D. court or are local members of the recovery community. Former teaching artists Penelope Baquero and Mark Plonsky also join the cast. It is directed by Leah Joki. Playwright Ean Miles Kessler, a teaching artist with No Joke Theater for the BROKEN TOYS production in the fall, approached Artistic Director Leah Joki with an idea to write about recovery using the format of “La Ronde,” a play by Arthur Schnitzler written in 1897. It was a controversial and groundbreaking play at the time. Ean was also inspired by the stories of recovery of the former participants and used them as a jumping off point in the creation of FELLOWSHIP HALL. It is an authentic and expertly crafted glimpse into the common interactions of those in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. *FELLOWSHIP HALL contains adult language and adult themes. FELLOWSHIP HALL was made possible by a grant from the LoLA (Legacy of Living Art) foundation. No Joke Theater is fiscally sponsored by Arts Missoula.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

FELLOWSHIP HALL, A New Play Written by Ean Miles Kessler

Monday & Tuesday, June 24 & 25 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // Pick What You Pay $10-$30 FELLOWSHIP HALL is a new play written by Ean Miles Kessler. This is the first original play written specifically for No Joke Theater, an impactful, transformational theater program for participants in pre-release programs, individuals under court ordered supervision and members of the recovery community. The majority of actors in FELLOWSHIP HALL either come from Missoula’s R.O.A.D. court or are local members of the recovery community. Former teaching artists Penelope Baquero and Mark Plonsky also join the cast. It is directed by Leah Joki. Playwright Ean Miles Kessler, a teaching artist with No Joke Theater for the BROKEN TOYS production in the fall, approached Artistic Director Leah Joki with an idea to write about recovery using the format of “La Ronde,” a play by Arthur Schnitzler written in 1897. It was a controversial and groundbreaking play at the time. Ean was also inspired by the stories of recovery of the former participants and used them as a jumping off point in the creation of FELLOWSHIP HALL. It is an authentic and expertly crafted glimpse into the common interactions of those in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. *FELLOWSHIP HALL contains adult language and adult themes. FELLOWSHIP HALL was made possible by a grant from the LoLA (Legacy of Living Art) foundation. No Joke Theater is fiscally sponsored by Arts Missoula.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

Doble Quince Extravaganza

Category is >> Tacky Tool & Bad Drag >> Dance PartyWednesday, June 12 // 8 PM to Midnight // Pick What You Pay $5-$25 Have you ever been to a Doble Queerceañera? It’s kind of like a traditional Quinceañera minus the tradition plus a lot of gay people. The Brownkid birthday KING is turning 30 and we’re doing it up big with our very first BKL party. Say it with me nice and slow- Doble Queerceañera 30th Birthday Extravaganza.Brick Haus Queen Saturn Like the Planet will be hosting us and teaching us a thing or 2 about walking a runway. The Brownkid himself along with his barbie court will be modeling head to toe in Brownkidleather. The category is Tacky Tool and Bad Drag. This night is all about turning a look, so don’t come in jeans unless you’re giving us a Brittany Spears , canadian tuxedo moment. Pull out all the stops and if you gag us hard enough, you may get a chance to werk the runway.  Vamos a perrear to some reggaeton from DJs Auntie E and Belly Scruggs. We’ll also have a bachata performance for you. There will be food, drinks and birthday cake. Wear your leather, come have some fun with us. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

PRIDE Comedy Night (Late Show)

Thursday, June 13 // $15-$20 Early Show (13+), Door at 5:30 PM, Show at 6 PM, $15* Late Show (18+), Doors at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM, $20*  *Plus applicable fees. Join the funniest queer stand-up comedians from around Missoula and across Montana for a night of LGBTQ+ jokes and laughter. Please note that the early show is suitable for a slightly younger crowd (though still hilarious for adults) while the late show will contain much more adult material! These shows will sell out, so get your tickets in advance. Tickets are non-refundable, so please make sure you’re purchasing a ticket for the right time!*Please note that an additional $3 Pride Fee will be added to each ticket, and all funds collected from this particular fee will be donated to the Western Montana LGBTQ+ Center in support of all their efforts to organize Missoula Pride. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

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