Good morning, Helena.

This week in Helena, the Made in Montana Trade Show celebrates local goods, alongside the Annual Former Felons Ball supporting LGBTQIA+ community and a Princess Tea Party for children.

The Helena Symphony is exploring a partnership with the Shriners to potentially use the historic Ming Opera House for performances and activities, without leaving their current home at the Civic Center.

Albertsons will close its 600 N.

Fee St. location in Helena on April 12, with all 39 employees being offered positions at another Albertsons or Safeway.

Helena's school district becomes the first in Montana to partner with Lego, benefiting local schools with substantial grants for educational resources.

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest plans to conduct a controlled burn of 100-300 acres west of Helena depending on weather conditions.

Helena doctors note this flu season, highlighted by the 2009 H1N1 strain, as particularly severe with higher hospitalizations and complications, urging vaccination.

St. Andrew Annual Auction (St. Andrew School)

Join us for a fabulous evening at this year’s annual auction! We’re thrilled to introduce a cocktail social event that promises great food, drinks, and lively mingling. ✨ Your $40 ticket includes: Delicious hearty hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary drink to kick off the evening. A cash bar will be available throughout the night, so you can enjoy your favorite beverages as you mingle. Seating is reserved based on sponsorship level, with stylish high-top tables placed around the room to create a vibrant, social atmosphere.

St. Andrew Annual Auction (St. Andrew School)

Join us for a fabulous evening at this year’s annual auction! We’re thrilled to introduce a cocktail social event that promises great food, drinks, and lively mingling. ✨ Your $40 ticket includes: Delicious hearty hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary drink to kick off the evening. A cash bar will be available throughout the night, so you can enjoy your favorite beverages as you mingle. Seating is reserved based on sponsorship level, with stylish high-top tables placed around the room to create a vibrant, social atmosphere.

Matt Axton Live Performance

Matt Axton will be performing live at the Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena.

CASA’s 13th Annual Light of Hope Masquerade

The event is an evening with live music, auctions, and games to support children in foster care.

Masterworks Concert V: Behold The Sea

This Masterworks Concert features orchestral works inspired by the sea, showcasing compositions by Debussy and Vaughan Williams at the Helena Civic Center.

39th Annual Spring Art & Craft Show

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Helena Civic Center | Admission details not specified | Explore over 90 vendors showcasing unique handmade items from across Montana.

On-Site Tour at Touchmark

9 AM - 7 PM | Touchmark on Saddle Drive | Free entry | Explore a senior living community showcasing exceptional care, dining, and activities.

C.J. Box Live at the Civic Center

The Lewis & Clark Library and Lewis & Clark Library Foundation are excited to bring #1 New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box to Helena! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (Free) are still available through the Civic Center, all Library branches and the Montana Book Co. CHOICE TICKETS ($10) are sold out!

HYP Improv Night!

6-8 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Library — Free entry — Engage in fun improv games focusing on team building and creativity.

Duende Libre

7:30 PM — The Myrna Loy — $30 — Celebrate the vibrant connections between jazz and music from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.

2025 Gold Country Master Gardener Symposium

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Carroll Campus Center — Registration fee includes lunch — Dive into horticultural education and network with garden enthusiasts while learning about sustainable practices.