Good morning, Butte.

Montana’s dark skies are set to host the Perseid Meteor Shower from July 17th until Aug.

23rd, with the peak display on Aug. 12-13 — local stargazers can expect around 25 meteors per hour during the pre-dawn hours if skies are clear.

Music on Main is back in Uptown Butte — organizers say local bands and vendors will offer music and family activities as the event returns to the community.

Butte hosts the Montana Folk Festival this weekend as locals visit iconic spots such as the historic Pekin Noodle Parlor and Pork Chop Johns—known for their signature dishes.

The event draws community members to celebrate the city’s rich food culture and longstanding culinary traditions.

Montana's license plates have changed a lot over the past 100 years — old plates had holes for airflow and a county numbering system started in 1934 — and now there are over 200 options, including ones for nonprofits, schools and conservation groups.

On Thursday evening, young musicians from BMX — Butte Music Experience opened the 2025 Music on Main series in Uptown Butte while Aberdeen Alley closed the event with cover songs and original tunes that kept the crowd engaged.

BMX will perform again at the Butte-Silver Bow County Fair and at Music on Main on August 28th.

The Montana Folk Festival starts today in Butte and will feature music acts like Michael Cleveland, Mira Dickey, and Yeison Mandaro on multiple stages.

Organizers ask visitors to donate, park responsibly, and follow the no-smoking and no-pet rules — key steps to ensure a safe festival in our community.

Montana is a strong place for workers without a college degree, ranking 11th among states with top job opportunities and offering nearly $45K per year with over 12% job growth + many promising careers in trades like welding, plumbing, and construction.

Butte is set to distribute nearly $750,000 in federal funds to commercial property owners in the historic district for building restorations; applicants must submit letters of intent by Aug.

1 and attend a Q&A session on July 16th at 5:15 p.m. at the courthouse rotunda — projects that receive funding will be announced in the fall.

Mondelēz Global has announced a recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches sold in Montana after some packs were mislabeled as cheese when they contain peanut butter — anyone with a peanut allergy should check labels and discard any affected boxes.

John Roberts y Pan Blanco - Folk Festival Afterparty

10 PM-1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with lively music from John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the official afterparty.

Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local stand-up comedians.

Butte's Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at this weekly comedy showcase.

Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices not listed — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring local and regional stand-up comics every Thursday.

Cruz Contreras Acoustic Performance

8-11 PM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Admission details not provided — Experience an intimate solo acoustic performance by Cruz Contreras in the beautiful setting of Butte's Covellite Theatre.