Three things to RSVP for

Classic movies are back at The Egyptian! Three Amigos is playing Friday, August 20 at 7pm and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is on Saturday, August 21 at 7pm.

​FOCUS, an opera that rocks is coming to The Egyptian next weekend, August 27-29. This rock-n-roll touring show tells the story of a late 60s band in a multi-tiered theatre experience. A bunch of locals are participating in this performance as well!

​Boise Goathead Fest is next weekend! Next week's story is all about Boise Goathead Fest (& yes I intend on convincing you to go), but you can pre-register for the bike parade right now! Also, they desperately need volunteers so if you are available next weekend/planning to go, please consider volunteering for a bit. The shifts aren't that long & it sounds really fun! Go meet people! Do stuff! Bikes! Yeah!

Three things to go out of town for

​Mountain Brew Fest in McCall is happening Saturday, August 21 from 1-6pm. Specialty beers from 20 PNW breweries, food, live music & good views! Tickers are $45 in advance or $50 at the door & includes unlimited tasting & a glass.

​Sawtooth Salmon Festival is happening on August 28 in Stanley. In addition to music, food & beer, you can learn about Idaho's iconic & endangered salmon populations and conservation efforts. It's free & fam-friendly.

And last but not least, just go somewhere & be outside. Because fall in the mountains around here is the best!

Tunes & shows

Wow, so many shows to see! For those interested in local music industry, on Sept 2 there's a cool free event called Sound Advice: Learn from Music Industry Professionals and Connect with Boise's Music Community.

• August 19 @ 4:30pm: Deep Sea Diver w/ Blood Lemon* at Idaho Botanical Garden
• August 19 @ 7:30pm: The Sweet Lillies at Neurolux
• August 19 @ 8pm: Shane Smith & The Saints w/ Cliff Miller at The Knitting Factory
• August 19 @ 9pm: The Billygoats at Pengilly's
• August 20 @ 5pm: Watchhouse (fka Mandolin Orange) at Idaho Botanical Garden
• August 20 @ 6pm: Lori LaRayne* at Lost Grove Brewing
• August 20 @ 7pm: The Chuckwagons* at Barbarian Brewing Downtown
• August 20 @ 8pm: Jason Eady at Neurolux
• August 20 @ 8pm: Randy Rogers Band w/ Kylie Frey at The Knitting Factory
• August 20 @ 7pm: James Plane Wreck + Cigarette Speedway + Roller Dome at The Olympic
• August 21 @ 7pm: Jimmy Vegas & The Phobes w/ Dirt Cheap + Parade of Bad Guys at The Olympic
• August 21 @ 8pm: Slaves of Sin* + Raccoon Tour* + Karate Riot* + Groggy Bikini* at Ironwood Bar & Grill
• August 21: Camp Disco 4 presented by WOH Club is happening at a secret location. 16 DJs, silent disco, camping, and 21+.
• August 22 @ 7pm: Jesse Rundle* at MING Studios
• August 22 @ 7pm: LED* at KIN
• August 22 @ 8pm: Shamarr Allen w/ Madisun Proof* at Neurolux
• August 22 @ 9pm: WOH Summer Series #105 at Reef
• August 24 @ 6:15pm: Wend* at KIN
• August 25 @ 6pm: Hillfolk Noir* + guests at Veteran's Memorial Park (Neighborhood Concert Series)
• August 26 @ 4:30pm: Boise Straight Ahead Big Band* at Idaho Botanical Garden
• August 26 @ 8:30pm: Between The Buried And Me at The Knitting Factory
• August 27 @ 7pm: Cactus Stew + Neal Goldberg Trio at The Olympic
• August 27 @ 8pm: Mt. Joy at The Knitting Factory
• August 27 @ 7:30pm: Thunderpussy w/ Pink Boa at Neurolux
• August 28 @ 7pm: Gaytheist + Dirt Russell* at The Olympic
• August 28 @ 7:30pm: Lucid Aisle + Barrenlands at Neurolux
• August 31 @ 5pm: Brook Faulk & The Family Corvidae at JUMP
• Sept 1 @ 7pm: American Mile + Power House at The Olympic
• Sept 2 @ 4:30pm: The Brothers Comatose at Idaho Botanical Garden
• Sept 3 @ 8pm: Lost Dog Street Band at The Olympic
• Sept 5 @ 7pm: Electric Six w/ Me Like Bees at Neurolux
• Sept 7 @ 5pm: Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins* at JUMP
• Sept 8 @ 7pm: David Ramirez at The Olympic
• Sept 8 @ 8pm: Perfume Genius + Hand Habits at Knitting Factory
• Sept 9 @ 7:30pm: Prism Bitch w/ Dirt Russell* + Roller Dome* at Neurolux
• Sept 11 @ 7pm: Mortal Ashes at The Shredder
• Sept 11 @ 7pm: I Hear Sirens w/ Barren Lands + Kale Brown & The Fuzz at The Olympic
• Sept 11 @ 1pm: HomeGrown Country Music Festival at Kuna City Park
• Sept 12 @ 6pm: Skating Polly w/ Killin Me Kid* + Vemm* at The Shredder
• Sept 14 @ 7:30pm: The 1 Guy at Neurolux
• Sept 15 @ 6pm: The Four-Eyed Horsemen aka MC Lars + Mega Ran + MC Frontalot + Schaffer The Darklord at The Shredder
• Sept 15 @ 7pm: Jesse Daniel w/ Darci Carlson at The Olympic
• Sept 17 @ 7pm: Raccoon Tour* + Illicit Nature* + A Residual Affinity* at The Olympic

Food finds & things to drink

• ​Firkin Frolic is Friday, August 20 from 4:30-8:30pm on the Basque Block. It's $25 and includes a take-home cup and six 5oz pours. 11 local breweries will be pouring, plus food trucks and friends!
• ​Summer Splash 2021 by Altitude Lounge is at Lost Grove on Saturday, August 21 from 2-10pm. 7 DJs, pools, beer, sunshine. $10 and Age 21+. Also, this event is requiring proof of negative covid test or vaccination.
• Lost Grove is also hosting Board Games & Brunch on Sunday, August 22 from 11am-3pm. Mimosas, beermosas, food trucks & board games!
• ​LeanFeast is a new brick and mortar meal prep restaurant in Meridian that's opening next week on August 23.
• In case you missed it, KIN has brought back its prix fixe, five-course dinners. It's a whole experience, the menus look amazing & only available Wednesday - Saturday by reservation.

Things to do

• August 20: Hotter Than the Kalahari, an event featuring storytellers from the Refugee Speakers Bureau, is happening at Gem Center for the Arts from 6-8pm.
• August 20: Free movie night at Settlers Park! This week its Raya and the Last Dragon.
• August 20: Blue Sky Farm is having Family Night with a petting zoo, taco truck, shaved ice and a bar cart from 6-9:30pm. It's free but need cash if you wanna feed the animals.
• August 20-29: Western Idaho Fair is happening out at Expo Idaho.
• August 21: Take the fam to Bug Day at Idaho Botanical Garden! Learn all about bugs & earn a Certification in Bugology. $8-$12 and goes from 10am-3pm.
• August 21: Take the kids to the Water Festival at Boise WaterShed. Learn all about water through interactive games and play. It's free!
• August 21: Tropical Latin Dance Night featuring DJ Giovanni at the Knitting Factory. Beginner dance lessons at 9pm, party goes until 2am.
• August 24: Start-Ups & Suds is happening at Lost Grove Brewing from 3:30-5pm. It's a chance to learn about and mingle with local start-up companies and it's free.
• Check out this cute kid's book, Carry Kindness, by local author Nancy Raciti. It's Nancy's first book & it's super cute, plus has a great message for all ages.

Just trust me...

...it's funny & painful all at the same time 😵‍💫

Thanks for reading!

With love from Boise,

-Marissa