Furry Meet-Up
Friday, June 20 // 3 PM // Free and Open to the Public! // *In Conference Room (upstairs) Join us for the Official Missoula PRIDE Furry Meet-Up! Come chatter and chitter with fellow Furs, learn more about the Furry fandom, and have some fun! Friday, June 20th at 3:00 p.m. in the ZACC Conference Room at the Zootown Arts Community Center (216 W Main St., Missoula).
Navigating the Genderverse
Saturday, June 21 // 10-11 AM // Free and Open to the Public! // *In Conference Room (upstairs) This presentation is facilitated by TransVisible Montana collective members with intention to create a “brave space” for folks to gain education regarding the challenges that misinformation and cis-normative systems create for transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit Montanans.
Missoula Zine Release Party: The Sun Will Rise Again
Friday, June 6 // 7:30 PM // Doors 7 PM // Free and Open to the Public //$5-$20 Suggested Donation 🌞 The 5th Edition of Transcendent Joy Zine is HERE! 🌈This year’s theme? “The Sun Will Rise Again” — a shoutout to the power, joy, and resilience of the LGBTQIA2S+ community 💖 We’re kicking off Pride Month the only way we know how:🎤 Emcee Iris Von Moxxii💃 ISCSM Drag Show🎸 DJ Sticks n’ Stones🌈 Queer joy all around Let’s party like the future is bright — because it is. Allies welcome! Please RSVP!: https://secure.everyaction.com/rjkH9NBhmU-QR99hS7Rkig2
Diversity Day
Sunday, April 13 // Door at 2 PM // Free and Open to the Public! Come join us on April 13th from 2-4pm at The ZACC for EmpowerMT’s 16th annual Diversity Day celebration! EmpowerMT’s youth leaders were instrumental in helping to extend protection against discrimination to LGBTQ+ community members under Missoula’s Non-Discrimation Ordinance. Since then, the second Saturday in April has been declared Diversity Day to commemorate that victory, honor the impact of youth engagement, and celebrate Missoula’s enriching diversity. To honor this anniversary, Youth leaders from EmpowerMT are putting on an event to elevate belonging, meaning, wellbeing and purpose through art and expression. Diversity Day festivities will include celebrating personal stories on the theme of creative resistance through speakers and communal art activities. Cecelia Spencer will be our keynote speaker. We will also honor youth leaders across Montana who inspire change in their communities with the 2025 Youth Lead Now Awards. This event will also double as a book drive! We will be uplifting a young person at this event who has created a Diverse Book Library for our office. Book donations that represent a variety of diverse life experiences are welcomed! This is a FREE event! Register here!
Inner and Outer Horizons: A Workshop On Landscapes and Philosophy
Monday, April 28 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $5-$20 Sliding Scale Moments in nature can bring about profound personal changes. Understanding how those changes take place can help us to deepen our relationships with ourselves and the natural environment. During this workshop, participants will explore how basic principles in philosophy align with our transformative experiences of nature. As a group, participants will draw upon the concept of the ‘horizon’ and discuss the ways in which philosophy can mirror our encounters with natural landscapes. Topics will include mind-body dualism, transcendentalism, and ‘reflective practice’. We will try to make sense of nature’s potential to influence personal change with the aim of developing our capacities for insight and landscape appreciation. Matthew-Jack, the workshop’s facilitator, is an environmental philosopher from the UK, currently working and studying at the University of Montana.
Nature Songwriting Workshop: an evening of sharing and learning
Monday, April 14 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $5-$20 Sliding Scale Nature is an endless source of inspiration and reflection. For musicians and creative writers, experiences in nature can improve their art, while the act of creating can bring us closer to ourselves and our environment. Musicians and creative writers are encouraged to join Matthew-Jack for a one-off ‘meeting of minds’ on the topic of nature songwriting. All levels of skill and experience are welcome. We will workshop ideas together and perform at the end, so bring your songs and instruments! Our facilitator, Matthew-Jack, is an environmental philosopher and folk musician from the UK. Join us for a fun night of sharing and learning, alongside semi-structured discussion on the philosophies of nature and songwriting. Feel free to come along for the ride, even if you don’t feel like sharing your work.
Art Ball
Tuesday, April 22 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 // $15 Student The University of Montana’s Artist Collective is thrilled to announce the return of Art Ball! This year, the event is even more special as it falls on Earth Day, making it a celebration of both art and the planet. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, a silent art auction, and our local community of artists and art supporters. It will be a great opportunity to appreciate creativity and the impact that art has on our world. Let’s get together and enjoy a night of creativity, connection, and celebration of all things art!
Americans With No Address Film Screening
Wednesday, March 25 // Door at 6 PM // Show at 6:30 PM // Free and Open to the Public! The Housing Advocate Network (HAN) invites you to an evening of conversation, storytelling, and learning about what everyday people can do to impact houselessness in Missoula. The event will feature locally produced short films that highlight the experiences of HAN participants and volunteers navigating housing challenges. It will also include an update from local leaders on Missoula’s recently completed housing strategy and practical ways for everyday citizens to get involved. The evening will conclude with a special screening of “Americans With No Address”, a powerful documentary exploring the systemic causes, lived experiences, and solutions to houselessness across the U.S.
Creatives Cocktail Hour & Open Mic
Wednesday, December 18 // Cocktail Hour 7-8PM // Open Mic from 8-9:30PM // $10 Happy Holidays to all Community Creatives! Come celebrate the season with other Missoula artists at a cocktail hour* and open mic hosted by Revival Comedy! The open mic is open to comedians as well as other mediums, so bring your acoustic guitar or latest poem and sign up for a slot. *the ZACC is restricted from selling spirits, but beer, wine, cider, seltzer and nonalcoholics will be available for purchase
Food Fighter!
Saturday, November 2 // $20 Entry Fee // Register in Advance Online, or at the Door // Doors Open at 11 AM // Tournament Begins at 12 PM (Noon) Gather around to throw down for a good cause! That’s right, Iris Von Moxxii and friends will be filling the ZACC with Playstations and PCs to engage in virtual combat in the world of Street Fighter 6 on November 2nd, competing for a beautiful and prestigious championship belt handcrafted by Montana Drag Wrestling belt maker Wilder Creations (@wildercreationsmt) in a traditional double elimination tournament bracket. There will be camaraderie, chaos, and a raffle curated with goods from many of Missoula’s finest local establishments with proceeds being split between the ZACC and the Missoula Food Bank. Tournament participation is not required for the raffle, so come on down and watch Missoula’s finest duke it out for pride, leather, and the benefit of two of Missoula’s finest nonprofits. Getting your ticket now will insure your spot in the tournament and some tickets for the raffle, so grab your controller of choice and get ready for the next battle! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
