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Bogus Basin Mountain Report
Get out of the heat and stagnant valley air and set out to explore the shady trails and wildflower blooms at Bogus Basin, where temperatures are 15º – 20º cooler! 🪭 Find Idaho’s only mountain coaster, family-friendly activities, and free events all summer long, just 16 miles out of the Treasure Valley!
Save the date 🎼 The Music on the Mountain free concert series continues next Saturday, August 8th with Mattravers Bell, Degler, and Monophonics!
True Bogus Season Pass holder? Use your Bogus Locals Card to redeem 50% off all summer activities and 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages 🍔
Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival
Thursday, July 30 – Saturday, August 1
A true only-in-Idaho experience. Every summer, the tiny backcountry town of Yellow Pine comes alive for three days of live music, art, and community deep in the mountains. This year’s headliners include Hudson Powder Company, Almost Famous Band, and Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude, with a massive supporting lineup of 20+ acts.
It’s free!
Things to do
Wednesday, July 29 – Saturday, August 1
- Truth & Treason is playing at the Egyptian Theatre with showtimes at 5pm and 7:30pm. It’s a wartime drama about a German teen who risks everything to expose the truth after his trust in his country and his church is shattered by the Nazi regime. Tix are $11.10.
Thursday, July 30
- Homeward Bound: Summer Movie Nights is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 6-8pm. It’s a free outdoor screening as part of the plaza’s summer movie series. It’s free!
- Party Animals + Texas Tailgaters are having a meet-and-greet at Meridian SCHEELS (South Trek Parking Lot) from 6:30-8:30pm. Meet the players, snap photos, and gear up for the game. It’s free! A wristband guarantees your spot and are given out on a first-come first serve basis. 150 total wristbands will be given out. More info on the game below!
- FLASHED! Burlesque + Drag Pop-Up at Hap Hap Lounge, 8pm-12am, hosted by Dolce Vida and Angel Rivera. It’s free! 21+.
Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2
- Boise Hawks vs. Glacier Range Riders is happening at Memorial Stadium, with games at 7:05pm Thursday through Saturday and 1:05pm Sunday. Catch Thirsty Thursday, Firework Friday, a post-game drone show Saturday, and Kids Club/Dollar Dog Day Sunday. Tix start at $14.
Friday, July 31
- Date Night x Wheel Throwing is happening at Clay Collective’s Main Street Studio from 5-7pm. It’s a beginner-friendly pottery class for couples, complete with a disco ball, good tunes, and BYOB welcome for your own Ghost movie moment. Tix are $120 per couple.
Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1
- Banana Ball World Tour is happening at Albertsons Stadium, with Friday’s game starting at 6:30pm and Saturday’s at 5:30pm. It’s the Party Animals taking on the Texas Tailgaters in Idaho’s first-ever Banana Ball appearance, a high-energy, non-traditional spin on baseball with its own set of wild rules. Tickets are sold out but you can apply to be a local teammate and help out at the game!
July 31 – August 2
- San Inazio Festival is happening on the Basque Block on Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. It’s Boise’s annual celebration of Basque culture featuring street dances, pala games, live music, kalimotxos, and Basque food. It’s free and super fun!
Saturday, August 1
- Bluebird Market is happening at 1401 W Shoreline Dr from 9am-2pm, running every Saturday through October. It’s a vintage market with jewelry, antiques, food vendors, mimosas, and live DJ tunes. It’s free!
- Battle of the Bands is happening at JUMP’s Amphitheater from 7-9pm. It’s a student band competition featuring local Treasure Valley schools, with a panel of judges crowning a champion and Rocci Johnson emceeing. It’s free!
- AC Boise vs. Corpus Christi FC is happening at Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium at 7:30pm. It’s a home match for AC Boise against Corpus Christi FC. Tix start at $35.
- Down ‘N Dirty Mud Run is happening at the Kuna BMX Track from 11am. It’s an obstacle course mud run with age-appropriate parents-are-always-welcome vibes, kicking off Kuna Days weekend. It’s free!
- Cornhole Tournament is happening at the Kuna Days Festival Grounds from 1-5pm. It’s a 32-team double elimination tournament for amateurs and pros, with cash payouts for the top 5 places. Tix are $30 per person.
- Relay For Rescue is happening at The Warehouse Food Hall from 2-6pm. It’s a charity scavenger hunt where teams compete in challenges like a balloon hop, locked elbows, and a newspaper press, all to raise money for local animal rescues. Tix are $40 (includes a team t-shirt and charity donation). 21+.
Sunday, August 2
- Mineral Identification is happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology from 1-2pm. Professional geologist Coyote Short will help you identify rocks, minerals, fossils, and Native American artifacts you bring in, plus teach the basics of ID’ing them yourself. Tix are $5, free for IMMG members and kids.
Tuesday, August 4
- “With Water:” Opening Reception is happening at the Initial Point Gallery at Meridian City Hall. It’s an opening reception for a new art show featuring work by Betty Mallorca, Claire Remsberg, and Jennifer Mangi.
- Intro to Hand-Building with Shay is happening at Clay Collective’s Broadway Studio from 6-9pm, running weekly on Tuesdays through September 8. It’s a 6-week beginner course covering slab, coil, and pinch techniques, plus glazing and finishing, no experience needed. Tix are $275 per person. 16+.
- Wild Inside: Sneak Preview for National Owl Awareness Day is happening at The Flicks at 7pm. It’s a sneak preview of the true story of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who escaped Central Park Zoo in 2023 and set off on a wild odyssey through Manhattan. Tix are $10.
Wednesday, August 5
- Trivia with Geeks Who Drink is happening at Boise Brewing from 7-9pm. It’s their weekly trivia night hosted by Geeks Who Drink, with beer prizes each round. It’s free!
- Creekside Kids BASH! is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 5-8pm. It’s a kids’ summer bash with inflatables, a Lego bus, Soccer Shots, jiu-jitsu demos, and character meet-and-greets with Moana and Spider-Man. It’s free!
Food finds & things to drink
Friday, July 31
- Date Night: Surf & Turf is happening at Season + Taste Cooking School from 6-8:30pm. It’s a hands-on class where you’ll master a luxury surf and turf meal, including pan-seared steak with garlic shrimp, a Gruyère twice-baked potato skillet, and a summer salad, finished off with a zesty lemon budino. Tix are $99.
Saturday, August 1
- Boise Farmers Market is at 1500 Shoreline Drive from 9am-1pm.
- Capital City Public Market is on the Grove Plaza from 9:30am-1pm.
- Meridian Main Street Market is at Meridian City Hall from 9am–1:30pm.
- Nampa Farmers Market is at Lloyd Square Park from 9am-1:30pm.
- Eagle Saturday Market is at Heritage Park in Downtown Eagle from 9am-1pm.
- August Nights at Kindred is happening at Kindred Vineyards in Caldwell from 7-10pm, running every Saturday in August. It’s an extended-hours evening of wine and smash burgers hot off the grill as the summer sun stays out late.
Sunday, August 2
- Sunday Market at Storey Park is happening at Storey Park starting at 10am. It’s a community market with local bakers, handmade crafts, jewelry, and kids’ activity booths. It’s free!
Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2
- The Magicians Table is happening at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, with showtimes at 8pm Thursday and Friday, 4pm and 8pm Saturday, and 1pm and 5pm Sunday. It’s an intimate evening of tableside sleight of hand from world-class magicians, set in an elegant speakeasy-style atmosphere with live music, storytelling, and handcrafted cocktails. Tix start at $63. 18+.
Thursday, July 30 – Wednesday, August 5
- Sweeney Todd is happening at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival at 8pm most nights (7:30pm Sunday, dark Monday). It’s Sondheim’s chilling musical thriller about the demon barber of Fleet Street, mixing breathtaking music with dark humor and culinary crime. Tix start at $29.68.
Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1
- Ian Stanley is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. It’s a stand-up set from viral comedian Ian Stanley, who’s bringing his no-limits takes on everything from aliens to the Garden of Eden as he films his next comedy special live. Tix start at $25.
Saturday, August 1
- Nathan Hart at Ochos is happening at Ochos from 9-11pm. It’s a stand-up set from touring comedian Nathan Hart, known for his sharp storytelling and full-throttle delivery, hosted by Max Knudson. Tix are $15.90. 21+.
- “It’s Complicated” Comedy Show is happening at The Creative Space in Garden City at 8pm. It’s an improv show inspired by audience suggestions and summer romance, exploring the messy, complicated world of love through live storytelling and comedy. Tix are $15.99, $5.99 for kids 5-12.
- Not To B!tch is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground from 7-10pm. It’s a comedy rant show where a lineup of comedians vent, roast, and hilariously dissect the absurdities of everyday life. Tix are $20.
- ComedySportz vs. Twin Falls OTHER LAUGHS is happening at The Green Room from 7:30-9:30pm. It’s a fast-paced, unscripted comedy match where two teams battle for laughs based entirely on audience suggestions, with the crowd deciding the winner. Tix are $18.92.
Sunday, August 2
- Comedyfort Presents Open Mic Night is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 7pm. It’s a monthly open mic featuring Comedyfort regulars, up-and-comers, and a few wild cards, some sets crushing and some bombing spectacularly. It’s free! 21+.
Monday, August 3
- Pretty Good People’s Choice Comedy Showcase is happening at Voodoo Cellar Boise. It’s a showcase featuring the top vote-getters from the month’s open mic nights, hosted by Samson Large, followed by the weekly open mic. Tix are $5. 21+.
Tunes & shows
Thursday, July 30
- Ben Chapman + Nate Fredrick at Shrine Social Club (Americana/country soul)
- Moonshine Bandits + McKinley James + Scotty Mac & The Nugs at Shrine Social Club (outlaw country/hip-hop)
- The Fortunate Sons at Treefort Music Hall (classic rock tribute)
- HA7O + JAE + Glxtch Faerie + Flowstate + B Marsh + Nightpass at Space Banana (bass/dubstep/trap)
- Solene Velvet + Alex Andre at The Olympic Venue (cyber jazz/lofi)
- Dying Wish + Holder + Contention + All That Matters at 9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory (metalcore/hardcore)
- Slightly Stoopid + The Elovaters + DENM at Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden (reggae/rock)
Friday, July 31
- Kill-A-Brew at Kleiner Park (classic rock)
- Austin TV + Los Syringas + The Disarrays at Neurolux (instrumental rock)
- The White Buffalo + Jay William Miller at Treefort Music Hall (Americana/folk rock)
- Emo Kids at Shrine Social Club (live emo party)
- Tony Sly Tribute & Benefit at Hap Hap Lounge (pop-punk/folk-punk)
- Highway to Hap Hap at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ set)
- CRMSN + JESAFARI + Make Believe at Space Banana (house/disco house/tech house)
- Noemi at The Space (house/disco house/tech house)
- Slimegoddess300 + Rolling Eyes + Lace Kitty + Living 4 at Chaz’s Corner (Realms Arcade)
- Ace Flo + Superior 1 + Tyrant Raz + ALL KAPITAL at 9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory (underground hip-hop)
- The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden (Pink Floyd tribute)
- Jason Aldean + Chase Matthew + Mackenzie Carpenter + Dee Jay Silver at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (country)
Saturday, August 1
- Poverty Flats at Generations Plaza (blues/rock)
- Pigeon Pit + Propolis + cryshadow at Shrine Social Club (folk-punk)
- Chico Detour + Braided Waves + Savage Daughters at Neurolux (garage punk/psych rock)
- Raff + Asa + Darqness at Space Banana (house/tech house/afro house)
- Huephoria at The Space (house/tech house/afro house)
- Midline + Cardiac Drift + 57 Heavy at The Olympic Venue (hard rock/post-grunge)
- Patio Party: A Summer Residency with Soot at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ set)
- Magic Sword (DJ Set) at Hap Hap Lounge (synthwave/house)
- The Strike + Kids That Fly at Knitting Factory (pop-funk-rock)
- Chad Spears at Visual Arts Collective (piano)
- Sundance Head at Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel (country)
- Johnny Pisano at Boise Brewing (Americana/country/folk)
- Mike Johnston Band + Billy Blues Band + Jeff Engelbert Band + Too Slim and the Blues Saviors at Green Acres Food Truck Park (blues)
Sunday, August 2
- Dead Heat + TorrenT + DILFS + Bonelord at The Shredder (hardcore/metal/thrash)
- Mattstagraham + Jinxxy at Shrine Social Club (pop-punk)
- Goth Night at Shrine Social Club (gothic rock/darkwave)
- Keenan TreVon at The Olympic Venue (R&B)
- MC Chris + Swell Rell + Dedicated Servers + Nutty Noiiz at Realms Arcade (nerdcore hip-hop)
- Simple Plan + Bowling for Soup + 3OH!3 at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (pop-punk)
Monday, August 3
- Interpol at Revolution Concert House & Event Center (post-punk revival)
- Farsighte Music at Shrine Social Club (hip-hop/alt rock)
- Chiodos + 156/Silence + sace6 + Second Harbour at Knitting Factory (post-hardcore/screamo)
Tuesday, August 4
- Oakwood + Love Letter at Shrine Social Club (emo/post-hardcore)
- Esther Rose + Kinsey Lee at Shrine Social Club (alt-country/Americana)
- Anthony Gomes at Treefort Music Hall (rock/blues)
- Lindsey Stirling + PVRIS at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (electronic violin/pop)
Wednesday, August 5
- Loathe + All Under Heaven at Treefort Music Hall (metalcore/shoegaze)
- DUG + Tater Patch at Shrine Social Club (Americana/folk)
- Soot Presents: Hot Cues at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ set)
- Neighborhood Concert Series at Catalpa Park
Just trust me…
Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
