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We’ve got a very full week ahead: a new park, summer festivals, lots of comedy shows, and lots of live music. Also, I did some digging to find trivia nights and there's a lot of those too!
But perhaps most importantly, next week is Basque Week in Boise! Jaialdi kicks off next Tuesday and there are sooo many things going on that are not on the official Jaialdi schedule. I gathered everything for you in one place, because ya know… that’s what I’m here for.
Scroll on for all the good stuff or listen to the podcast episode!
Have fun out there ☀️
Say “Kaixo” to Boise’s newest park
Kaixo Corner, Boise’s newest park, officially opens next week in downtown Boise. It's located right across the street from Tavolata and the Basque Block. Here's a peek at what it looks like.
Kaixo means "hello" in Basque and is pronounced "kie-sho" - I know you were wondering :)
If you want to attend the ribbon cutting (& official Jaialdi kickoff), here's the info:
- Monday, July 28 4-6pm
- 521 W. Grove Street
- New public art by Hua Studio
- Performances by the Oinkari Basque Dancers, Basque Choir, Txantxangorriak, and the Boise Traditional Chinese Dance Group
- Music by Tropico FM
Basque week
Next week is Basque Week. Of course there's all the Jaialdi events happening, but there's also a bunch of other events happening! I broke down the schedule for you with all the info I could find:
Sunday, July 27
Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday July 30
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1
- Pilota Games at the Anduiza Fronton 2:30-6pm.
- Presidential Reception of the Basque Government at Boise Centre at noon.
- Festara is happening at Idaho Central Arena. It’s a vibrant celebration of traditional Basque music and dance featuring performers from the Basque Country and Boise’s own Oinkari Basque Dancers. Tix are $25-$45.
Saturday, August 2
- Basque-Ing At Expo Idaho is happening all day starting at 10am. Dozens of folk dance groups from all over the country will perform indoors on two stages. There’s also a vendor marketplace, food and drinks, more herri kirolak, and even sheep wagons on display. (And air conditioning – just sayin!) Tix are $16-$20. Kids 5 and under are free.
- Gathering of Gratitude Program for Bizkaian Basques is happening at Idaho State Museum at 5pm.
- Soprano Olatz Saitua Iribar informal performance happening at St. John’s Cathedral from 7-7:30pm.
- Dantzaldi, an all-ages concert, is happening at Idaho Central Arena at 7:30pm. The show features Basque and Basque-American bands including Gatibu, Neomak, and Boise’s beloved Amuma Says No. Dance floor is open. Tix are $30.
Sunday, August 3
- More music, more food, more herri kirolak, and more shopping at Expo Idaho. Tix are $16-$20. Kids 5 and under are free.
- Jaialdi Mass is happening at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. This is a special Mass and your chance to see the Boise Oñati Dancers perform a sacred liturgical dance on the altar. It's free to attend. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is located at 807 N 8th St, Boise 83702.
- Street Dance is happening on the Basque Block. Close out the week and say “agur, Jaialdi” with live music and one last dance party. There will be performances from Xabi Aburruzaga and Amuma Says No. It's free to attend. Goes until 11pm.
Here's my full story about Jaialdi.
Ondo pasa!
Think fast
Tuesday, July 29
- Wine Trivia Night is happening at House of Wine. Two rounds with ten questions each, teams will compete to find out who will be crowned vino kings and queens for the night. It’s $15 and includes a glass of wine!
- Meriwether Cider House has trivia every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm. It’s free to play and you can win prizes! No RSVP is needed, just show up with a couple friends and get ready to laugh and drink.
- Hap Hap Lounge has trivia every Tuesday 6-8pm. Trivia is custom written each week and the losers get to pick the theme for the next week! Also they have some wild themes sometimes haha. 21+
Wednesday, July 30
- Harry Potter and the Dark Arts Trivia is happening at Barbarian Garden City. It’s your chance to prove you know your Flobberworms from your Firebolts. There’s two rounds that are an hour. Free to play & all ages. Lots of beer + NA options and Joker's BBQ food truck serving from 4-9pm.
- Sockeye Brewing has trivia every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Lots of beer and good food, too!
Weekly
- GameNight Trivia hosts trivia at different locations every night of the week! Updated schedule here.
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Things to do
Thursday, July 24
- Family Arts Festival is happening in Kleiner Park in Meridian from 6-9pm. There will be a bounce house, live music and theatre, dunk tank, face painting, food trucks, party games, and more. Entry is free!
- Dead Bards Club is an open mic and social forum to connect modern readers, artists, and poets to classical or historical poetry through presentation and discussion. It’s at Common Ground Coffee from 6:30-8pm. It’s free but please RSVP!
- Music Bingo Night is happening at 9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory at 7pm. They play snippets of songs and you mark them off on your bingo card. It’s open seating and free to play or you can purchase a table for 4 for reserved seating.
Friday, July 25
- Persona and Place is happening at James Castle House. It’s a talk exploring what photographs reveal about the artists behind the art. Drawing from images featured in the James Castle House's current exhibition, you’ll experience a visual journey of artists across three centuries, exploring how portrait photography and preserved spaces offer insight into their lives and legacies. It’s at 5:30pm and tix are $12.51.
Saturday, July 26
- IRONMAN 70.3 Boise is happening on Saturday! Athletes will do a 1.2-mile swim at Lucky Peak, then do a 56-mile bike ride through Boise, followed by a 13.1-mile run on the Greenbelt. You can spectate along the way - here's info on closures and the course.
- The Idaho Island Festival is happening from 10am-9pm at Kleiner Park in Meridian. This gathering brings together dance, music, food, and art to uplift and showcase the diverse heritage of the Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia people. There’s workshops, performances, and lots of vendors. It’s free to attend!
- Caldwell Latino Night Market is happening at Indian Creek Plaza. There will be delicious food, local vendors, nonprofits, and cultural showcases. Goes 7-11pm.
- Hawt Ghoul Summer 4 Ghouls Gone Wild, a drag, burlesque, and aerial show, is happening at The Balcony from 7-10pm. Tix are $18.92 and its 21+
Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, July 27
- Summer Harvest Market is happening at Cinder Wines from 1-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. It’s a relaxed market with fresh produce & herbs, freeze-dried fruits & berries, handmade soaps & sourdough, succulents & small plants, jams, jellies & preserves, handmade jewelry & more! You can enjoy a glass of wine while you shop.
Sunday, July 27
- The Lost & Found Mini Flea Market is happening in the Vista Plaza (572 S. Vista Ave). There will be multiple vendors selling handmade and vintage wares and Here's How Public House will be open with food and drinks. It’s free and all ages!
Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31
- Puppet Making Camp is happening at Peaceful Belly Farm from 9am-3pm, Monday-Thursday. It’s a camp for kids age 13-18 who love theater, puppets, character building, or large scale art projects with mechanics. It’s $100 for the full camp and they offer sliding scale. Cool!
Tuesday, July 29 - Thursday, July 31
- Boise Hawks baseball are playing the Missoula PaddleHeads at home. All games are at 7:05pm. Tuesday is $5 Tuesday, Wednesday is bark in the park and a cornhole tournament, and Thursday is baseball bingo.
Food finds & things to drink
Friday, July 25
Monday, July 28
- Meridian Kids Sourdough critter class is happening at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe. Kids learn all the basic steps of creating and taking care of a sourdough, bread shaping and, baking. Tix are $15.90 and include 20% off retail and kids meals. Parents must stay with their kid for the duration of the class but don’t need a ticket.
Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, July 24
- Comedian Ian Stanley at The Vault. This is at a cigar bar in Eagle. Tix are $13.26 and it’s 21+
Friday, July 25
- Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series is happening at White Dog Brewing. It’s Ted Talks meets Drunk History, where drunk people teach you about interesting topics. The topics this time are Dead Peasant Insurance, Psychiana, Ice Cream Ships, Ancient Death Practices, and Rube Waddell. Starts at 7:30pm and tix are $17.85. 21+
- The Secret Show is happening at Liquid Lounge. It’s a comedy variety show featuring comics & drag artists from Boise and beyond. You just never know who will be on stage! Tix are $24.57.
Friday, July 25 - Saturday, July 26
- Comedian Eric Cole is at Mad Swede Brew Hall at 7pm. He’s been delighting audiences all over the country for more than a decade with his irreverent takes on pop-culture, and life in general. Tix are $25.
Saturday, July 26
- ComedySportz is happening at The Green Room. Two teams compete for laughs, turning your suggestions into hilarious scenes, while a referee keeps the match clean, fast, and fun for all ages. You decide who scores and who takes home the win. Tix are $20-$25.
- Off the Cuff, a riff style standup show featuring local and traveling comedians, is happening at Voodoo Cellar from 9-10:30pm. Tix are $10.
- Comedian Troy Bond is at Lounge at the End of the Universe. He’s known for his sharp crowdwork skills, first-rate joke writing and tongue-in-cheek impressions that helped to build his fast-growing audience of more than 3M across social platforms. Tix are $16.09.
- "It's A Conspiracy!" Comedy Show is happening at Recycled Minds Comedy. Laugh, ponder and question reality as improvisers take you on a hilarious journey through conspiracy theories. Tix are $16 for adults or $6 for kids.
- The Alphabet Mafia's Queer Comedy Showcase is happening at Liquid Lounge. This is the final event of a 6-week comedy workshop specifically for trans and gender-diverse aspiring comedians in the Treasure Valley. Tix are $20.
Wednesday, July 30
- Comedian Kalea Mcneill is at Lounge at the End of the Universe. She’s been on Don't Tell Comedy, Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke Festival, the LMAOF Comedy Series and her debut comedy special, Sma'am, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Tix are $16.09
Tunes & shows
I totally forgot to finish the genres last week and you guys definitely noticed haha! My bad ❤️
Thursday, July 24
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 30
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Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
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