Everybody freeze! Your weekly dose of fun happenings is here.
There's a whole lot of dancing, comedy, wine, ladybugs, and even a gong show. Get the chance to revive your old orchids, head out to the kids expo, or go ice skating with the hockey team!
It's time to bundle up and get out there this week :)
Bass below zero
Saturday, January 25
Under the Freeze is taking over an undisclosed location in Downtown Boise from 5-10pm with an afterparty nearby until 2am. I’ll give you a hint: it may involve an arrangement of barrels and bananas from outer space. There will be 5 B2B DJ sets (house/melodic house/progressive house/techno), a full bar including hot toddies, glühwein, hot chocolate, wells, beer, seltzers, a massive sound system, and festival atmosphere. Tix are sold in tiers up to $24 and can be purchased here. Wanna become part of this EDM community in Boise? You can also become part of their guest list. Here’s a note sent in from Tom, President & Executive Director of Under the Trees: “It's going to be a fun show, and Boise's first electronic music show in the middle of winter to my knowledge. I'm really looking forward to it. I was inspired to create this event by Igloofest, an electronic music festival circuit in Montreal, Canada. I figure that, if Montreal can do it with -20F temperatures, we'll be just fine in Boise!” There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! See y’all there 🎧🪩
If you want a new album for your playlist, ‘In A Sea of Silent Surrender’ by Dela Freed is such a GOOD LISTEN!!
Comedy & storytelling
Friday, January 24
Hannah Jones will be at Shrine Social Club with Natasha Dash and LJ Sullivan at 7pm. Tix are $20 in adv, or $25 at the door.
Ian Stanley will be at the Lounge at the End of the Universe at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tix are $20.
Friday, January 24 - Saturday, January 25
Comic of the Year 2025 Round One & Round Two are happening at the Linen Building from 7-10pm on Friday and Saturday. 20 local comics will compete head-to-head with voting from a crew of judges and you! Doors open at 6pm. Tix are $25 for each day, or you can bring a friend for $15 each on Saturday.
Paul Conyers will be at the Lounge at the End of the Universe, with two shows at 6pm & 8:30pm. Tix are $20.
Booze Cruise Comedy Trolley is happening in Downtown Boise from 7-10:30pm. It’s a historical bar tour mixed with a mobile comedy show. You'll laugh, drink, and maybe even get roasted (for a few extra bucks). It starts at the Red Lion Hotel. Tix are $28.
credit Boise Trolley Tours
Sunday, January 26
Off Season Stories, presented by Storyfort, is happening at Hap Hap Lounge starting at 5pm. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and everything in between. It’s free!
ROOK, presented by Story Story Night, is happening at JUMP from 7-9pm. This is the third part of their six-part series, iT’S YOUR MOVE. Tix are $17.
Food finds & things to drink
Friday, January 24
Dips, known for their ice cream bars, is having their Grand Opening this Friday from 5-10pm at 3193 E Greenhurst Rd in Nampa, with a ribbon cutting at 4pm.
Wine weekend
Idaho Winter Wine Weekend is happening at Proletariat Wine Co starting at 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Chef Lori will be making minestrone soup with focaccia bread.
Festive Fireside Weekend is happening at Ste. Chapelle Winery from 11am-5pm both days. They’re partnering with the Idaho Wine Commission to bring you local wines and winter delights like $25 wine flights, s’mores, and more!
There’s a Gong Show: Short Film Competition at Boise Brewing at 7pm tonight. The audience decides which movies make it to the final frame and which ones are gonged, stopping the screening in its tracks. There will be a panel of three judges, awards for highest-rated film/fastest gonged, and a rowdy crew ready to drink delicious beer. It’s free!
The Hallelujah Girls is playing at Boise Contemporary Theatre, with shows starting at 7:30pm on Thursday & Friday, and 2pm on Saturday. Tix are $20.
Thursday, January 23 - Saturday, January 25
Banff Mountain Film Festival is happening at the Egyptian Theatre for three nights this week! Hot on the heels of the festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. It celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide! Tix are $25 for the day, or $60 for a three day pass.
Thursday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 29
Hamilton, presented by Broadway in Boise, is playing at the Morrison Center at 7pm on Thursday & Friday, 1pm on Saturday, 1 & 7pm on Sunday, and 7pm on Tuesday & Wednesday. Tix are $69-249.
On The Other Hand, We’re Happy is having two more premieres at 7pm on Thursday & Friday, plus opening night on Saturday at 7pm and educator night on Wednesday at 7pm. Tix are $28 and shows will be continuing through February.
Friday, January 24 - Saturday, January 25
The Lovers Expo is happening at the Canyon Country Fairgrounds in Caldwell from 10am-5pm. Tix are $5 for two adults, and $1.50 for kids ages 6-11. Calling all lovers!
Impact Thrift is having their Grand Opening on Rosehill St this Friday at 1pm. Bring items to donate and get a free Impact tote!
Saturday, January 25
The Canyon County Kids Expo is happening at the Ford Idaho Center from 10am-5pm on Saturday. There will be 100+ interactive booths, a jump house, slides, and mainstage acts. Kids will have a chance to meet and take photos with Cody & JJ from Cocomelon and Baby Shark. Tix are $6 for adults and $5 for adults and you can purchase them here.
Sunday, January 26
Bring your Orchids & Airplants to North End Organic Nursery from 11am-2pm. Attendees are welcome to bring orchids for assistance in repotting, or check out the beautiful selection that will have just arrived from Hawaii! It’s free, but please RSVP at (208) 389-4769.
Ladybug Day is happening from 12-6pm at this new mother-daughter bookstore gallery called Books on the Vine (5208 Fairview Ave, Boise. Paint 3D printed ladybugs for only $3!
The Power in your Story, present by Connection is the Cure, is happening at the Ford Idaho Center from 6:30-8:30pm. There will be live music from Almost Famous + National Parks Band plus a keynote speaker aimed to connect people to people and people to mental health resources. Tix are $10.
P.S. I wrote my first story for From Boise on Tuesday!! If you wanna hear about about beer cans over the last 90 years, or see a huge local collection, check it out :) One day of celebration just isn't enough for a whole 90 years. There's also a list of a few local spots to grab a drink if reading about beer makes you thirsty.
I had sooo much fun getting to write this story (with help from the lovely Ari & Marissa) and am so excited to share more cool stuff like this with you all!
Every Tuesday, read a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or local happening. Every Thursday, get a huge list of things to do over the weekend. No news, no politics - just the fun stuff.
