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Hi Missoula, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Mumford & Sons and Post Malone announced, a best hole-in-the-wall burger pick, and a 31st annual gem show + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Montana drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Ownership shifts and city plans: Missoula wine bar Plonk is being sold after nearly 13 years, City Council approved funding to design a sixth fire station, and Mount Jumbo remains closed because of trespassing concerns — get all the details.

Hidden burger gems highlighted: A recent national list names Bozeman’s Best Burger as Montana’s top hole in the wall, with shoutouts to Billings’ Burger Dive and Missoula Club, a local favorite for generations — see which spots stood out.

Big-name headliners converge: Montana’s concert season is shaping up, with Mumford & Sons opening June 4 in Bozeman and Post Malone and Jelly Roll slated for Missoula’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium, more announcements expected — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Discover treasures at Missoula gem show
• Paint a pika and bumblebee
• Join a four-week Calm Abiding course

💎 This week’s top finds

Pickleball, trails, repeat: Fort Missoula Regional Park is your low-effort reset. Think plenty of pickleball courts, easy loops for a quick walk, a fenced dog park, and playgrounds for the chaos crew. When the week gets loud, sneak an hour here and call it a win.

Crave-worthy curry fix: When dinner feels meh, Zoo Thai delivers sizzling wok noodles, bright, fragrant curries, and just-right chili warmth. From the folks behind Teton Tiger and Teton Thai, it’s low effort, high reward… leftovers that hit, a mood that lifts, and flavor that lands by bite two.

Weekend pie plans: Craving classic fruit or something creamy? At Bernice’s Bakery, scratch crusts are rolled by hand, then filled with the good stuff, think mixed berry, key lime, or huckleberry cream. A slice this week counts as self-care, no justification needed.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐰 Easter Bunny Photos @ Southgate Mall | Friday (3/20) at 11:00 AM – Spring at Southgate Mall means wrangling the crew for Easter Bunny photos, and yes, the adults get to be in them too. Get a sweet keepsake for the fridge, the grandparents, and your future self. Reserve a spot, or just stroll up.

🛍 Little Red Truck’s Spring Market @ Missoula Fairgrounds | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Rolling into the Missoula County Fairgrounds, this spring market fills two 100-year-old, two-story barns with curated cottage finds, vintage furniture, artisan goods, and espresso on standby. Start with live music and local eats Friday, then flash that ticket and wander back Saturday, no extra charge.

💎 Treasures of the Northwest: 31st Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead and Lapidary Show and Sale @ Hilton Garden Inn | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Missoula’s 31st annual gem, mineral, fossil, bead, and lapidary show at the Hilton Garden Inn hosts the Northwest Federation convention, which means sparkle and rock-nerd bliss. Five bucks gets you in, kids under 12 free, and Sunday afternoon is on the house. No digging required.

🌱 Spring Into Gardening @ Clark Fork Market | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Whether your tomatoes thrive or your basil ghosts you by June, this one-day demo helps you map out a spring garden that actually behaves. Learn what to plant where, when, and why, then head home smug, soil under your nails, plan in hand.

🍲 Annual Crawfish Boil @ Confluence Center | Saturday (3/21) at 4:00 PM – Finally, Missoula’s crawfish drought ends with a boil outside Confluence Center, with live music, brews, and cornhole. Dan’s rolling in from the South with custom tables and a how-to, so snag a ticket to eat, enjoy the scene, and support the Boys & Girls Club.

🧘 Yoga for Parkinson’s @ Aspen Grove Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC | Sunday (3/22) at 1:30 PM – If Parkinson’s is part of your life, this gentle, well-taught yoga class builds balance, breath, and everyday strength, right here in Missoula. No pretzel poses, just real movement, good company, and patient guidance. To sign up, call Jolyn at 406-531-7110, or email [email protected].

🎬 Mountainfilm on Tour: Missoula @ Missoula Children’s Theatre | Sunday (3/22) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap your Netflix queue for stories from steep walls and wild places, this is it. Mountainfilm on Tour rolls into Missoula with documentaries rich in culture, grit, and jaw-dropping landscapes, supporting the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Missoula report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 40°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 8%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind around 3 mph. Later: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 81%

Snow before 9am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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