What's Happening At The Covellite During Montana Folk Festival

As we head towards the big Montana Folk Festival weekend, the Covellite at 215 W. Broadway in Uptown Butte will not only be hosting some awesome afterparties, but they will have a couple of fun events during the week that you need to know about. Here is the Covellite's weekly schedule of events.

TUESDAY - OPEN MIC NIGHT

Aaron Armstrong will be this week's host at Open Mic Night starting at 8pm and sponsored by Townsquare Media and Ziply Fiber. Sign ups start at 7pm in the lounge.

WEDNESDAY - FREE MOVIE NIGHT

"Big Trouble in Little China" from 1986 is this week's free movie, a service of Clearwater Credit Union and Townsquare Media. The feature starts at 7pm and you can vote for next week's "People's Choice" movie here.

FRIDAY - FOLK FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY DAY 1

As the music winds down at the Original Mineyard, things will just be getting started at the Covellite as Kyle Hunter will be headlining with support from the Charlie Apple Band. Music on Friday will start at 10:30pm

SATURDAY - FOLK FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY DAY 2

The highlight of the weekend regardless of venue could very well be on stage late Saturday night as Igor and the Red Elvises take the stage. Their act and their music is unforgettable and immensely popular in Butte so get there early as they are also scheduled for a 10:30pm start.

SUNDAY - FOLK FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY DAY 3

Sunday's afterparty will start at 7:30pm with popular Americana artist Cruz Contreras and the Black Lilllies. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

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