Summerβs not over yet, folks! Boise Open, a rodeo, peaches and a car show sounds like peak summer to me.
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Will we see you at the next dinner club? Itβs happening on September 15 @ 6:30pm in Boise. π½οΈ Book your seat here!β
βA great opportunity to explore Boise restaurant and bar scene while meeting new people of similar age and interests. Last night was absolute blast!β
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Bogus Basin Mountain Report
No matter what season it is, Bogus Basin is where you make lasting mountain memories β¨
Get out of the stale valley air and explore a new trail, holler down the coaster, relax on a chairlift ride, or get your adrenaline going on your mountain bike. No matter what the activity is, youβre sure to enjoy quality time in the mountains during a visit to Bogus Basin. π
Peak peach season means it's time to head out to Cherry Hill Farms in Caldwell for a wagon ride out to the orchards and all the fresh-picked peaches you can carry home at $2/lb. Each ticket includes one complimentary peach, plus there's a full playground area with barrel cart rides, baby farm animals, go carts, slides, and a cherry pit sandbox for the kids.
9amβ3pm both days. Tix are $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12, or $40 for a family of up to six.
LED is closing out summer with four shows in one night
LED is a collective of artists and creatives who turn movement, music, and visuals into full cinematic worlds. If you haven't seen a show yet, this is the one to start with. Summer Soup packs four distinct works into one dynamic evening of dance.
β¨Milk, Lauren Edson's quartet on the messiness of family, performed by Open Space Dance
β¨Excerpts from Franco Nieto's Do You See Me?
β¨A tender duet from special guests Natalie Border and Sadi Mosko
β¨World premiere of Oh, Echo, LED's newest work inspired by the myth of Narcissus and Echo
This is the kind of show that doesn't happen twice, so trade the heat for air conditioning and see a super special performance.
Catch it August 20, 21, or 22 at The Dixon in Garden City.
βTrivia with Geeks Who Drink is happening at Boise Brewing every Wednesday from 7β9pm. It's a free weekly pub quiz night β grab a team and compete for prizes. It's free!
βBALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey is happening at The Egyptian Theatre from 7β9:30pm. It's a docuseries screening on perimenopause and menopause, followed by a panel discussion with local healthcare professionals. Tix are $11.10.
βUnited Way Flapjack Feed is happening at JUMP Park from 7:30β10am. It's a community pancake breakfast kicking off United Way of Treasure Valley's annual Community Campaign. It's free!
βFLASHED! Burlesque + Drag Pop-Up is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 8pmβ12am. It's a burlesque and drag pop-up hosted by Dolce Vida and Vera Holiday, with music from jilly.FM. It's free! 21+.
Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 16
βAlbertsons Boise Open is happening at Hillcrest Country Club. It's four days of Korn Ferry Tour golf, with evening concerts from Nelly, Counting Crows, and HARDY following play ThursdayβSaturday. Sunday tix are $10 and available now; ThursdayβSaturday and the 4-day pass are sold out, but resale is available.
Friday, August 14
βAugust Moonlight Movie: Lilo & Stitch is happening at Bernie Fisher Park starting at dusk, around 9:30pm. It's a free outdoor family movie night β bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and snacks, with food trucks Fluff and Stuff, Sweet Escape, and The Pretzel Truck on site. It's free!
βR.A.D. Collective: Creative Showcase is happening at Hap Hap Lounge, with an art show from 6β9pm followed by DJs from 9pmβ2am. It's an all-nighter blending local art, music, and creatives. It's free! 21+.
Saturday, August 15
βIdaho Korean Festival is happening at the Julia Davis Park bandshell from 10amβ1pm. It's a family-friendly celebration of Korean heritage featuring traditional music and dance, authentic Korean food, hands-on cultural activities, and local vendors. It's free!
βFortune & Glory: Indiana Jones 45th Anniversary Dinner & a Movie is happening at Idaho Film Society from 5β10pm. It's a four-course themed dinner inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark, followed by a screening of the 1981 classic. Tix are $70, or $90 for VIP. 21+.
βBogus Basin: Granite, Gold & Wildflowers is happening at Bogus Basin (meeting at Frontier Point/Nordic Lodge) from 10amβ3pm. It's a geologic field trip exploring how gold deposits form in granite and what the veins can tell you about where it's hiding. Tix are $20 for non-members; members and kids are free.
β32 Cells Art Show XI: Bars and Stripes: Every State, Same Fate is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary from 6β10pm. It's the 11th annual art show featuring original works displayed on prison cell doors, this year profiling residents from every U.S. state and territory, plus a no-host bar and food trucks. Tix are $15. 13+.
βThe Film & Darkroom Experience is happening at Lenses & Brushes from 11amβ2pm. It's a hands-on analog photography workshop where you'll shoot a roll of film on a scavenger-hunt-style prompt, then develop and print your images together in the darkroom, with drinks and light appetizers while your negatives dry. Tix are $75 for general admission, or $150 for a pair.
βSuperHero Fun Run and Health Fair is happening at Jabil Field from 10:30amβ1pm. It's a superhero-themed kids' fun run paired with a health fair, hosted by the Children's Museum of Idaho. Tix are $25 per child, and registration closes Thursday, August 13 at 10pm β no race-day sign-ups.
βCaldwell Night Rodeo Kickoff: Boots, Buckles & Brews is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 6β9pm. It's a barn dance-style party kicking off Caldwell Night Rodeo Week, with live country music, dancing, and drinks. Tables of eight are $80 to reserve, but general admission is free.
βGuided Nature Program: Wildflowers is happening at Bogus Basin, meeting at the Information Pop Up Tent in the ICCU Base Area from 9β11am. It's a wildflower walk with Boise National Forest botanist Crista O'Connor, exploring native plant communities and how to identify common blooms. It's free! All ages, but registration by email is required to save a spot.
βDowntown Meridian Car Show 2026 is happening in Downtown Meridian (Idaho Ave. & 2nd St.) from 10amβ3pm. It's a family-friendly car show with over 200 classic cars, custom builds, hot rods, and show bikes on display, plus DJ music, food trucks, and a BBQ competition at Centennial Park. It's free!
The Boise Water Lantern Festival is back at the pond at Julia Davis Park from 6-10pm. Thereβs live music and food trucks, then at 8:30pm you can design your lantern and the lantern launch is at 9pm. Itβs $30.99 to participate or you can just come watch to free!
Sunday, August 16
βFossil History of Southwest Idaho is happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from 1β2pm. It's a lecture exploring fossil finds from the Bruneau Woodpile site and vintage gem and mineral collections that reveal how Idaho's landscapes have changed over time. Tix are $5 for non-members; members and kids are free.
βSunday Market @ Storey Park is happening at Storey Park in Meridian from 10amβ4pm. It's a community market with local bakers, handmade crafts, jewelry, food trucks, and kids' activity booths. It's free!
Sunday, August 16 & Wednesday, August 19
βPoint Break 35th Anniversary is showing at The Egyptian Theatre at 4pm on the 16th and 7pm on the 19th. Celebrate the classic surfer heist thriller starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves on the big screen. Tix are $11.10.
Tuesday, August 18
βTexas Chainsaw Day is happening at The Egyptian Theatre from 7β8:45pm. It's a big-screen showing of the horror classic that started it all, following five friends who cross paths with a masked butcher and his cannibal family. Tix are $11.10.
βConvergence Idaho: Maker Meetup is happening at JUMP's MAKE Studio from 5:30β7pm. It's a casual monthly meetup for makers, coders, artists & engineers to share projects and geek out together. It's free! 18+.
βTrivia! is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 6β8pm. It's a weekly trivia night hosted by Duck Club Entertainment. It's free! 21+.
The 102nd Caldwell Night Rodeo is one of the top PRCA rodeos in the country, drawing roughly 700 competitors and over 50,000 fans to the Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds each year. Tuesday's show starts at 6pm then Wednesday through Saturday start at 7:45pm. Free daytime "slack" doesnβt require a ticket. Evening tickets start around $34.
Wednesday, August 19
βAugust Hops 'N Homes is happening at Barbarian Brewing Downtown Beer Bar from 6β7:30pm. It's a low-stress, interactive first-time home buyer class with real estate pros walking you through the entire home-buying process. It's free!
βHumble Pilates is happening at Bluebird Social from 6β7pm. It's a free weekly pilates class in the outdoor riverside space. It's free!
βJUMP on the Decks is happening at JUMP's PLAY Studio from 6β8pm. It's the kickoff of a beginner-friendly, six-week DJ workshop series teaching mixing, beatmatching, and stage presence, ending in a rooftop showcase. Tix are $80 for the full series. 14+.
βAfter Hours: Music Talk by Treefort For Good is happening at Treefort Music Hall, with doors at 5:30pm and the talk running 6β8pm. It's an industry talk on how to get your band booked for festivals and venues, followed by a live showcase featuring Moth Party and Mylo Bybee. It's free! All ages for the talk, 21+ for the bar.
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βFree Dog Wines β Back-to-School BBQ Night is happening at Free Dog Wines from 1β7:30pm. It's a laid-back BBQ night with Papa Bear's BBQ, paired with wine or a wine spritzer.
βBoise Bar Walk is happening in Downtown Boise from 6pmβ2am, checking in at Hap Hap Lounge. It's a bar crawl through 10+ downtown bars and breweries with exclusive drink specials, live music, and DJs at each stop, benefiting Idaho Big Brothers Big Sisters. Tix are $15. 21+.
Tuesday, August 18
βTasty Tales Story Time is happening at Guru Donuts from 10:30β11am. It's a weekly kids' storytime paired with donuts. It's free!
βAn Evening with Domaine Serene is happening at House of Wine from 6:30β7:30pm. It's a guided tasting of five wines from the iconic Willamette Valley winery, with stories from Hayden Beverage sales rep Jalen Sweeney, plus light cheese and charcuterie. Tix are $55.
Wednesday, August 19
βIdaho Winemakers Dinner is happening at House of the Little Pig with cocktail hour at 5:30pm and dinner beginning at 6:30pm. It's a curated tasting menu celebrating Idaho's wine scene, with each course paired with a wine from local favorites like 3100 Cellars, Telaya, Cinder, Veer Wine Project, and Rolling Hills. Tix are $145 per person.
βLabor Day BBQ Wines: A Wine Social is happening at House of Wine from 6β7:30pm. It's a casual, come-and-go wine social featuring crowd-pleasing pours perfect for pairing with burgers, ribs, or rotisserie chicken. Tix are $30.
βDate Night! The Art of Handmade Pasta is happening at Season + Taste Cooking School from 6β8:30pm. It's a hands-on pasta-making workshop covering sheeting and shaping, with handmade ravioli and three-cheese tortellini on the menu. Tix are $99 per person.
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Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, August 13
βStarbelly Student Showcase is happening at The Comedy Lounge, with doors at 6pm and the show at 7pm. It's a belly dance performance featuring students of the Starbelly School of Dance. Tix range $3β$10, plus $5 more at the door.
Thursday, August 13 β Sunday, August 16
βThe Magician's Table is happening at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, with shows at 8pm Thursday & Friday, 4pm & 8pm Saturday, and 1pm Sunday. It's an intimate, immersive magic show set in the private performance space of a fictional carnival owner, featuring close-up sleight of hand at your table. Tix start at $110.
Friday, August 14
βThe Book of Mormon Comedy Show @ The Comedy Lounge is happening at The Comedy Lounge, running Friday through Sunday with 7pm shows. It's a set from three ex-Mormon missionaries turned comedians sharing "the Bad Word." 2-drink minimum.
βTalon Saucerman Live at Liquid Laughs Underground! is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground with an early show at 7:30pm and a late show at 9:45pm. It's a night of stand-up from Denver comic Talon Saucerman, who's opened for names like Steve-O and David Koechner. Tix are $25. 21+.
Saturday, August 15
βSpecial Storytime with Felicity Wilson is happening at Rediscovered Books from 10:30β11am. It's a family storytime featuring a reading from Felicity Wilson's picture book Freddie Fastback, with crafts and snacks for the whole family. It's free!
βComedy benefit for the Idaho Youth Ranch is happening at The Green Room from 7:30β9:30pm. It's a fast-paced ComedySportz competition where up to 65% of proceeds benefit the Idaho Youth Ranch.
βStand Up in the Basement is happening at Liquid Lounge from 8β10pm. It's a showcase of Boise's top touring comedians returning home for one night of stand-up. Tix are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 21+.
βOff Script! Improv Comedy is happening at The Creative Space at 8pm. It's a fully unscripted improv show built entirely from audience suggestions β new scenes and characters made up on the spot. Tix are $15.99 for adults, $5.99 for kids 5β12.
Sunday, August 16
βMom Jokes is happening at Liquid Lounge from 7β9pm. It's a back-to-school comedy special by moms, for moms, featuring a lineup of local comedic "mom" personas.
Tuesday, August 18
βMax Knudson Presents: The Pretty Good Open Mic is happening at Ochos every Tuesday, with sign-ups at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. It's a weekly open mic capped at 15 comics. It's free!
Wednesday, August 19
βWriters-in-Residence Reading & Discussion is happening at Lost Grove from 7β9pm. It's an evening of readings and conversation with Boise City Writers-in-Residence Kim Cross and Don Zancanella, along with Idaho Writer-in-Residence Mitch Wieland, plus drinks and pizza on the patio. It's free!
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