Itβs a scorcher this weekend, but thereβs lots to do!
From Boise Things
Want to meet people and make new friends? Join the next From Boise Dinner Club on Thursday, July 16! This time we upped the capacity to 150 people and curated restaurants throughout downtown Boise and into the North End. Itβs going to be a fun one! See you there??
Itβs ICCU Member Week at Bogus Basin! All ICCU credit/debit card holders can redeem 50% off summer activities and free scenic chairlift rides through Sunday, July 12th!
The first (free!) Music on the Mountain summer concert happens this Saturday with JDHIX, Ashley Rose, and touring headliner Orquesta AkokΓ‘n! Bring your blanket, grab lunch & a beverage, and enjoy the tunes in the cooler mountain air from 2-6 pm π₯βοΈ
Itβs going to be a beautiful weekend on the mountain full of free events including yoga, scenic tours, and Music on the Patio β see the entire events calendar, and start planning your mountain adventure π¦
Claremont Fire Update: Bogus Basin operations are not affected by the Claremont Fire at this time. Updates can be found on the Bogus Basin website and social media. Thank you, firefighters and first responders, for working hard to contain the fire and keep our communities safe! π
Still time to take advantage of free summer bus rides for your kids.
VRT's Youth Ride Free pass is available through August 31, giving anyone 18 or under unlimited free rides on any VRT bus route across the Treasure Valley. That includes Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell. All you need to do is sign up online or in person at a VRT Customer Service desk.
Passes are free and so is the ride. There are a lot of popular spots along VRT routes, like parks, the mall, city pools, and thrift stores. It's a great, safe way for teens to explore the city and for families to skip a few car trips this summer.
βJAWS is happening at Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's the classic Spielberg thriller about a small beach town terrorized by a great white shark. Tix are $10.
βSparklight Movie Night: Hoppers is happening at Settlers Park in Meridian from 7β11pm. Meridian Parks and Recreation is screening the new Disney/Pixar film Hoppers under the stars. It's free!
βMovies Under the Stars: GOAT is happening at Julia Davis Park at dusk (around 9pm). Boise Parks and Recreation is screening GOAT at the Gene Harris Bandshell. Bring a blanket and a picnic. It's free!
Saturday, July 11
βBoise Twilight Criterium is happening in downtown Boise from 11amβ9pm. It's 39 years of the fastest crit racing in the country, with pro men's and women's races, a Kids' Ride, food trucks, vendors, and a fan expo. It's free!
βDeep Blue Sea is happening at Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. Scientists genetically engineer smarter sharks to cure Alzheimer's and things go very wrong. Tix are $10. 21+
βAC Boise vs. Sacramento Republic FC is happening at Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium at 7:30pm. It's a USL Cup home match. Tix start at $35.
βParanormal Investigation is happening at Old Idaho Penitentiary from 9:15pmβ2am. Join Big River Paranormal as they use their equipment to attempt to connect with the prisoners and guards of the past. Tix are $45. 13+
βRunning of the Bars is happening on the Basque Block in downtown Boise on Saturday, July 11 from 5β10pm. It's a San Fermin-inspired pub crawl through bars like the Basque Center, Leku Ona, Tom Grainey's, Cactus, Pengilly's, and Silly Birch. Wear your whites with red belts and scarves, tackle a fun activity at each stop, and finish the night back on the Block dancing with Kalimotxo Cowboys. It's a fundraiser for the Basque Museum & Cultural Center. Tix are $30 at the door. 21+
βDarknessCon Boise is happening at Expo Idaho. It's the 6th annual celebration of all things horror, haunts, and pop culture. Expect a full day of vendors, artists, immersive workshops, panels, a film festival, and hands-on make & takes. There's also a Zombie Prom from 9pmβmidnight with DJ Andrew Pearson spinning darkwave and industrial all night. Tix are $15 (Adult Day Pass) or $25 (All-Day Pass including Zombie Prom). Kids 5 and under are free; ages 6β11 are $5. Zombie Prom is 18+.
Sunday, July 12
βMineral Identification is happening at Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from 1β2pm. Bring in your rocks, minerals, fossils, or Native American artifacts and a professional geologist will help you identify them. Tix are $5.
βThe Boise Flea: July Flea is happening at Boise State East Stadium Lot from 10amβ4pm. It's Boise's favorite outdoor flea market with tons of vendors and deals. It's free!
βAnaconda is happening at Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. A National Geographic film crew gets taken hostage by an unhinged hunter on a mission to capture the world's deadliest snake. Tix are $10. 21+
Monday, July 13
βHummingbird Banding at Bogus Basin is happening at the Frontier Point Lodge at Bogus Basin on July 13 from 7β11am. Join the Intermountain Bird Observatory as their trained biologists band, measure, and release wild hummingbirds. If you're lucky, you might get to hold one for release! Drop in any time, but arrive before 9am for the most action. It's free!
Tuesday, July 14
βDT Plays in Boise is happening at Oppenheimer Green Space from 10amβ1pm. It's a free yard game pop-up with cornhole, giant Jenga, hula hoops, and a Storytime with Rediscovered Books. Plus free chiropractic adjustments from Dr. Lauren Fairchild of BoDo Chiropractic from noonβ1pm. It's free!
βLearn to Skate is happening at Mountain View Park from 6β8pm. It's a free skate session with group skateboard and roller skate lessons, demo boards provided. All ages and skill levels welcome. It's free!
βHops 'N Homes is happening at Barbarian Brewing Downtown Beer Bar from 6β7:30pm. It's a fun, interactive session with real estate pros who walk you through the entire home-buying process. It's free!
βBoise Hawks vs. RedPocket Mobiles is happening at Memorial Stadium at 7:05pm. It's Bark in the Park and Hometown Heroes night. Bring your pup and cheer on some local legends. Tix start at $9.
βTrivia with Geeks Who Drink is happening at Boise Brewing from 7β9pm. It's weekly trivia night hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Win free beer every round. It's free!
βAn Evening with Revelry Vintners is happening at House of Wine from 6:30β7:30pm. Walla Walla winemaker Jared Burns leads a guided five-wine tasting of his acclaimed Rhone and Bordeaux varietals, with light cheese and charcuterie included. Tix are $55.
Wednesday, July 15
βWine Down with Jim is happening at House of Wine from 5β7:30pm. House of Wine's newest guide Jim is pouring three of his current favorites in a laid-back, no-pressure tasting β a great way to discover something new. It's free!
SPONSORED BY IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Some of the wildest stories in Idaho history happened right here in Boise
A man convicted of killing 17 people eventually built a cottage outside the prison walls and lived there until he died at 88. A woman suspected of poisoning four husbands escaped, disappeared for 15 months, then came back and served out her sentence. A one-legged member of Butch Cassidy's gang climbed to the top of a cell house and jumped off. All of this happened at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, which operated right here in Boise for 101 years.
The site has nearly a dozen exhibits, a world-class weapons collection, and guided tours available for just $2 extra. Admission starts at $5.
βThe Old Pen is one of the best summer outings in the Treasure Valley, whether it's your first visit or your fifth.
βMs. Holmes & Ms. Watson β Apt. 2B is happening at Idaho Shakespeare Festival at 8pm. It's a wild, modern reimagining of Sherlock Holmes with quirky roommates-turned-crime-fighters navigating mysteries, mayhem, and a little pandemic fog. Tix start at $29.68.
Thursday, July 9 - Friday, July 10
βCharlie Mac is at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. The Austin-based comedian earned his Kill Tony Golden Ticket in 2025 and has co-signs from Eddie Griffin, Rob Schneider, and Donnell Rawlings β don't sleep on this one. Tix are $25.
Thursday, July 9
βAdam Tiller at Liquid Laughs Underground is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground at 7:30pm. Seattle comedian Adam Tiller headlines with feature comic Baurice Nelson β a Boise favorite with a sharp, polished style. Tix are $15. 21+
Friday, July 10 - Saturday, July 11
βComedian LJ Sullivan is at Western Collective in Garden City at 7pm. Local legend and Cause We Can Comedy favorite LJ Sullivan headlines for one exclusive weekend of stand-up β grab a drink and settle in. Tix are available online.
Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12
βTons of Money is happening at Stagecoach Theatre at 7:30pm (Sunday matinee at 2pm). It's a zany British farce about a broke inventor who fakes his own death to dodge his debts β and then things get very complicated. Tix start at $25.
Friday, July 10
βJJ Alexander is at Liquid Laughs Underground at 7:30pm (late show at 9:45pm). The Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner brings his goofy, self-deprecating style to a very intimate room β tickets are limited. Tix are $25. 21+
Saturday, July 11
βJay Light is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. The LA-based comic has appeared on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and NBC's America's Got Talent, with a #1 comedy album and a new YouTube special out now. Tix are $25.
βNerd Out Improv Comedy Show is happening at The Creative Space in Garden City at 8pm. Improvisers take audience members' nerdiest memories β Star Wars, sci-fi, childhood toys β and spin them into spontaneous, hilarious long-form scenes. Tix are $16.
βFemme Fatale Comedy Show is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground from 8β10pm. The valley's funniest fems and thems take the stage for this monthly feminist comedy show hosted by Krystal Moore β it always sells out, so grab your tix early. Tix are $23.
βComedySportz is happening at The Green Room at 7:30pm. Two teams of improv comedians go head-to-head in a fast-paced comedy competition β the audience scores the points and picks the winner. Tix are $24.57.
Sunday, July 12
βCampfire Stories: Independence / Freedom is happening at the Modern Courtyard from 7β9pm. Boise's beloved intimate storytelling series returns for its 12th season with Joel Wayne, Jodeen Revere, and TomΓ‘s Baiza sharing stories on the theme of Independence and Freedom. It's free!
Monday, July 13
βStory Story Night is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary on Monday, July 13; doors at 7pm and show at 8pm. It's Boise's beloved live storytelling series, and this edition's theme is Road Trip. Three storytellers sharing real, personal tales of heartbreak, lost keys, and lessons learned on the Camino. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. Tix are $23. 18+.
Tuesday, July 14
βSometime This Century: A Time Travellers Ball is happening at Oldspeak in Garden City at 7pm. It's a festive evening celebrating the release of local author Samantha Silva's new Regency-era time travel novel with dancing, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a reading by the author, and costumes from any era strongly encouraged. This one sold out last time, so don't wait. Tix are $33.85.
Wednesday, July 15
βIdaho Screendance Festival is happening at The Flicks from 4:15β11:30pm. The Idaho Dance Education Organization presents a festival showcasing local and international dance films β a one-of-a-kind exploration of dance and filmmaking. It's free!
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