Good morning, Missoula.

The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium hosted a Kentucky Derby-themed cockroach race with 12 Madagascar hissing cockroaches competing as staff built a racetrack modeled after Churchill Downs; Talk To Me Arthur won the contest.

UM campus will host a Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day event on May 5 that features an hour of survivor storytelling + honors lost loved ones of Indigenous families.

The event aims to strengthen remembrance and community bonds.

Rallies in Missoula at Saint Patrick's Hospital and in Polson at Saint Joseph Medical Clinic raised health care concerns this weekend as organizers with Social Security Works and Big Sky 55+ highlighted fears that local hospitals may soon lose vital services.

Chloe Larsen, a former Lady Griz and Missoula Hellgate grad who led her team to the 2024 State AA finals, signed with Montana Tech and will build on her tournament success as she begins her college career.

The Hamilton Broncs improved to 12-1 after winning both games on Friday at the Bette Paskey Memorial Tournament in Frenchtown & they are now viewed as a strong contender in the season.

Common Ground: A Conversation About Montana's Public Lands, Climate, Water, and Wildlife

Join local experts for an open community conversation with leading voices in wildlife, climate, water, and public lands. Together, we'll explore what's at stake for Montana's natural heritage, what's working, and how we can collectively navigate the challenges ahead.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live

8 PM – 12 AM — The Wilma — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra from their latest album, V, in an intimate setting.

The California Honeydrops - Lovin' Made Easy Tour

7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost info not specified — Experience the electrifying retro-soul sound of The California Honeydrops performing live.

Beast Your Biz 2026

4-7 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — No-host bar — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and kick off your learning journey with appetizers and networking.

2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale

2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale, with racks starting at $5. The sale is from 10-4 at 1008 Burlington Ave. Missoula.

Trey Anastasio Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost info not available — Experience an evening of exceptional music from renowned composer and guitarist Trey Anastasio.

Missoula Villages Downtown Walking History Tour

1-2:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Free for Village members — Discover untold stories of Missoula's historic district through a unique walking tour.

Bruce Molsky Concert

7-11 p.m. — Longstaff House — Ticket prices TBD — Experience Grammy-nominated Bruce Molsky as he brings traditional sounds to life with fiddle, banjo, and guitar.