Cowboy Andy & The Salamanders at the 10th Annual Missoula Monster Project!
Friday, October 4 // 5-7 PM (Gallery Opening from 5-8 PM) // Free & Open to All Head over to the ZACC at 216 W Main St on Friday, October 4, anytime between 5-8 PM for the 2024 Missoula Monster Project Gallery Opening! The ZACC bar will be open and folks will be able to purchase beverages for their enjoyment during the event. Monsters will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis – so arrive early to snag your favorite! The 10th Annual Missoula Monster Project Opening will also feature Cowboy Andy & The Salamanders from 5 to 7 PM in the ZACC Show Room – totally free and open to all ages! Bring your kids, check out all the monsters, and rock out with Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders! There will also be MONSTER CAKE. Did we mention this is all FREE?! To learn more about the Missoula Monster Project, visit: https://www.zootownarts.org/shows-events/annual-events/missoula-monster-project.html For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Singing for the Snowbird Fund
Wednesday, October 2 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // Free & Open to All // Donations to the Snowbird Fund Appreciated Join the Missoula Community and Hellgate High School students on October 2nd for a fundraising event: Singing for the Snowbird Fund! This student-led event is an open-mic style show, with performances from Hellgate High school students, U of M students, and Missoula community members. Admission for the event is completely free, however we are requesting donations for The Snowbird Fund – a Montana foundation that directly supports community searches for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Come enjoy a night of upbeat music for a good cause! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Disability Roots, Featuring Tom Olin
Wednesday, September 18 // Doors open at 5 PM // Event begins at 5:30 PM // Free Admission, All Are Welcome Join us for an evening with Tom Olin and his disability rights movement photographs. Tom is a world renown Photographer whose disability photographs have been displayed in the Smithsonian and the National Civil Rights Museum, and who has a PBS documentary to release next year. He’ll speak about the photographs, what was happening in them, and offer highlights of the disability rights movement along with Marsha Katz, ADAPT member and local disability rights historian. Explore the power of Disability with us. Free admission and light snacks. Cash bar available. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Stories of Home
Tuesday, September 17 // Doors open at 6 PM // Interactive Storytelling Session at 6:30 PM // Free Admission, All Are Welcome // Light Refreshments Join Soft Landing Missoula for an inspiring evening as refugees and immigrants in the Missoula community share what home means to them! For the fourth consecutive year, Soft Landing Missoula’s Stories of Home project invites us to explore the diverse and nuanced meanings of home. We delve into the homes left behind and the new ones forged; the homes we aspire to build and those that live on in our memories; the homes found in physical spaces and those discovered in the embrace of community. The highlight of our gathering will be a moderated panel session with project participants. This intimate dialogue, combined with powerful visual and written narratives, aims to amplify the voices of our new neighbors and illuminate the universal experiences that connect us all – regardless of where we call home. “What does home mean to you?” This simple question can spark a profound journey of reflection, especially for those who have experienced displacement or migration. Here in Missoula, the refugee and immigrant neighbors bring rich tapestries of experiences that redefine the concept of home. Join us for an immersive evening featuring a collection of multimedia narratives. Through a blend of photography and heartfelt written accounts, we’ll share the stories of individuals who have made Missoula their new home after journeying as refugees and immigrants. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Less Talk, More Rock / ALL MUSIC TRIVIA
Thursday, August 15 // Door at 7 PM // Trivia Begins at 7:30 PM // $10 Entry (Cash Prizes!) // 8 Per Team Max So this is how it began: We went to a Trivia Night, it was totally rad, and then we thought… What if there was a trivia night of ONLY MUSIC ROUNDS? Wouldn’t that be fun? Join us for what promises to be an electrifying evening of flexing that insane storehouse of musical knowledge of yours, hitherto known as useless, at the inaugural Less Talk More Rock Music Trivia, proudly presented by Marketplace Events and the ZACC! This will not be your average trivia night—it’ll be funny, fun, probably a bit challenging, and most definitely a great hang. That might sound like your average trivia night, but again, this one is all music. Top-scoring teams will win cash prizes, we’ll have some killer stuff from local businesses you might win and we might even get some trophies made. So gather your dream team of music-loving friends and prepare to test your knowledge across 10 themed rounds covering everything from iconic 80s tunes, obscure 70s deep cuts, artists Prince had beef with, bands that played the Warped Tour at least three times to current pop earworms like that one you thought was Mariah Carey but she hasn’t put out a record in six years. Teams are limited to 8 members. Seating and tables are limited and first-come first-served (there will be enough for all, though) – but might not be totally necessary as you’ll probably end up dancing the whole time anyway. For more info, email lesstalkmorerockmusictrivia@gmail.com For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Less Talk, More Rock / ALL MUSIC TRIVIA
Thursday, June 20 // Door at 7 PM // Trivia Begins at 7:30 PM // $10 Entry (Cash Prizes!) // 8 Per Team Max So this is how it began: We went to a Trivia Night, it was totally rad, and then we thought… What if there was a trivia night of ONLY MUSIC ROUNDS? Wouldn’t that be fun? Join us for what promises to be an electrifying evening of flexing that insane storehouse of musical knowledge of yours, hitherto known as useless, at the inaugural Less Talk More Rock Music Trivia, proudly presented by Marketplace Events and the ZACC! This will not be your average trivia night—it’ll be funny, fun, probably a bit challenging, and most definitely a great hang. That might sound like your average trivia night, but again, this one is all music. Top-scoring teams will win cash prizes, we’ll have some killer stuff from local businesses you might win and we might even get some trophies made. So gather your dream team of music-loving friends and prepare to test your knowledge across 10 themed rounds covering everything from iconic 80s tunes, obscure 70s deep cuts, artists Prince had beef with, bands that played the Warped Tour at least three times to current pop earworms like that one you thought was Mariah Carey but she hasn’t put out a record in six years. Teams are limited to 8 members. Seating and tables are limited and first-come first-served (there will be enough for all, though) – but might not be totally necessary as you’ll probably end up dancing the whole time anyway. For more info, email lesstalkmorerockmusictrivia@gmail.com For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
MAMA Open Mic
Thursday, June 6 // Doors at 7 PM // Open Mic begins at 7:30 PM // Free & Open to AllThe ZACC and the Montana Area Music Association have teamed up to create a space for music, community, collaboration, and artistic expression. Learn about MAMA’s mission, what we’re working on, and how to get involved. Meet fellow musicians, test out new songs, and build new connections.To learn more about the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) visit https://mama4mt.org/.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Lights, Camera, SASS! A Very Gay Watch Party
Sunday, March 10 // Door at 4:30 PM with Pre-show // Official Broadcast starts at 5 PM // Free & Open to All // Formal Attire Encouraged! Join the Western Montana LGBTQ+ Center & the ZACC in celebration of Hollywood’s big night! This is your excuse to dress up and watch a (hopefully) historic evening, surrounded by other members of the Lily Gladstone Pride Club. Get sparkly for photos on the red carpet! The in-venue bar will be open and serving beer, wine, cider, and seltzer for those 21+. And there will be lots of ways to support the Center, too, including an awards ballot 50/50 competition, bingo, and more. Don’t miss this chance to don your best threads and glam it up! Head to the ZACC on Sunday, March 10 for a fabulous, fun evening in support of a beloved Montana artist, Lily Gladstone, and our very own LGBTQ+ Center. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
MAMA Open Mic
Thursday, March 7 // Doors at 7 PM // Open Mic begins at 7:30 PM // Free & Open to All The ZACC and the Montana Area Music Association have teamed up to create a space for music, community, collaboration, and artistic expression. Learn about MAMA’s mission, what we’re working on, and how to get involved. Meet fellow musicians, test out new songs, and build new connections. To learn more about the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) visit https://mama4mt.org/. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
MAMA Open Mic & Workshop
Thursday, January 4 // Workshop from 6-7 PM // Sign-up for Open Mic 7-7:30 PM // Open Mic begins at 7:30 PM // Free & Open to All The ZACC and the Montana Area Music Association have teamed up to create a space for music, community, collaboration, and artistic expression. Learn about MAMA’s mission, what we’re working on, and how to get involved. Meet fellow musicians, test out new songs, and build new connections.From 6-7 PM there will be a free professional workshop for musicians held by MAMA leading up to the open mic. The workshop will focus on stage performance, audience engagement and participation and building a following.Sign ups for Open Mic start at 7 PM, and participants of the workshop are able to sign-up first! To learn more about the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) visit https://mama4mt.org/. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
