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Hiii! Who’s ready to fall in love with this season? This week's newsletter is stacked with festive local markets, Pink Friday deals, royal story slam, yoga (puppies included!), and so many other can't-miss events that'll have you falling for the Treasure Valley all over again.
I’ll be playing my cards elsewhere this weekend, so have a blast without me :) Ready, set, let’s shop and celebrate!
SPONSORED BY CCDC
Find your stocking stuffers in the Linen District
Need some fun stocking stuffers this season? The Linen District has you covered!
Hops & Bottles has over 300 options of canned and bottled beers, ciders, seltzers, and cocktails. Create a stocking stuffed with cans for the beer lover in your life.
Crazy Neighbor is the place for quirky finds! Think jewelry, accessories, home décor, and more.
Outdoor Exchange has a great selection of smaller outdoor gear items and accessories, perfect for the adventure seekers on your list.
This season, fill those stockings with local finds from the Linen District!
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Fall in love with local
Friday November, 22
- Pink Friday is all about shopping small! It’s like Black Friday, but better. Here’s a list of places you can shop small and save: Elle M at the Village is having a full day of sales, shopping, raffles, and hundreds of dollars in giveaways from 12-5pm. Real Deals in Nampa is celebrating by extending their hours from 10am-7pm. They will also have home decor, fashion finds, and unique gifts to prep for the holidays. The Frosted Cowgirls Boutique in Fruitland is doing their famous FILL-A-BAG event, where they fill their trailer and you fill a bag with whatever you want for $95. This one starts at 5:30pm! If you are planning to make the trek out to Fruitland, might as well hit up Jeannie’s Creation Jewelry from 3-8pm! The first 8 customers receive a fun goody bag and everyone gets $5 off hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and jeans. Last but not least, The Twisted Fringe in Weiser is also participating in Pink Friday with local vendors, refreshments, food, door prizes, and deals!
Friday November, 22 - Saturday, November 23
- Wintry Market is happening at the Boise Centre from 4-9pm on Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturday. There will be 175 regional artisans and craftmakers ready to make your weekend a little more creative. This isn’t your typical Christmas bazaar; it’s an indie, contemporary showcase of some of the most unique work around. The artists are known to be edgy and push limits, so get ready for a wonderful wintry experience. You can check out the full list of vendors here! Tix are $10 for Friday and $5 for Saturday. Kids 12 and under are free. A lovely local charm to fit into your weekend :)
Sunday, November 24
- Boise Business Babes is having a Winter Market this Sunday at The Riverside Hotel from 1-5pm. There will be an assortment of crafts, baked goods, boutiques, custom products, and more!! All from local, women-owned businesses. Connect, collab, and create with other like-minded women and don’t forget to RSVP here beforehand! It’s free.
Monday, November 25 - Tuesday, November 26
Home for the holidays
Thursday, November 21
- The Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival is happening at Fountain Square in The Village starting at 6pm. There will also be live music and a fireworks display!!
- Harvest Hoedown & Social is happening at the Meridian Senior Center from 3-5:30pm. It’s going to be a rootin’ tootin’ celebration with live music by Tom Wayne to get your toes tappin’ and your spirits high! It’s a soup and salad potluck so bring your favorite dish to share! The Center will provide the fresh rolls and delicious desserts. Here’s the scoop on tix: $5 for just the dance and social, $8 for dinner, dance, and social! You can sign up at their front desk.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve is playing at the Extra Mile Arena at 7pm. Tix are starting at $72 right now.
Friday, November 22
- Lost in Christmas maze is opening up at Shindig Farms in Nampa this Friday. It runs Friday and Saturday from 5-10pm through December. There will also be horse-drawn carriage rides for the family!
Friday November, 22 - Sunday, November 24
- A Christmas Story: The Musical is playing at Boise Little Theatre on Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Tix are $25. It’s a classic we all know and love!!
- It’s Winter Wonderland Festival Opening Weekend in Caldwell, starting from 6-9pm on Friday. There will be live music, food trucks (Coned, Meltz, Rusty Dog, Tacos El Rey, Boise’s Best, and Lil Ole Donuts), a meet-and-greet with Santa, and live characters like Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff! It’s free.
- The Canyon Country Christmas Show is happening at the Ford Idaho Center on Friday from 11am-7pm, Saturday from 11a-7pm, and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Tix are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Children 12 & under are free.
Saturday November 23
- Cranksgiving Boise, the annual alley-cat scavenger hunt on bikes is back! Teams of costumed riders gather the items necessary to fill Thanksgiving food boxes that are donated to St. Vincent de Paul. The event is followed by an after-party at Clairvoyant Brewing with a DJ, food trucks and a live band. Packet pick-up happens at 10am. The event starts promptly at 11am. There will be prizes for the first three teams by time, for the team bringing in the biggest turkey, and the team with the best costumes. Registration is $5 and you can sign your team up here!
Wednesday, November 27
- The Forgotten Carols musical theater stage performance is happening at the Morrison Center starting at 7:30pm. Tix start at $30.
SPONSORED BY WINTRY MARKET
Wintry Market is this weekend!
Idaho’s premier curated winter maker’s market, Wintry Market, is happening this weekend! Wintry Market is on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 at the Boise Centre on the Grove Plaza.
Showcasing the best of art, craft and vintage with 180+ regional artisans, you’ll be sure to find cool & unique gifts for everyone on your list. Admission is only $10 on Friday (good all weekend) or $5 for Saturday only, plus kids 12 and under are free!
Shop handmade for the holidays at Wintry Market.
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Tunes & shows
Thursday, November 21
Friday, November 22
Saturday, November 23
Sunday, November 24
Monday, November 25
Tuesday, November 26
Wednesday, November 27
 Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, November 21 - Sunday, November 24
- Missed Clue last week? Lucky for you, there’s still six more shows: Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm & 7pm, and Sunday at 1pm & 7pm. Don’t miss the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist! Tix start at $49.
Friday, November 22
Friday, November 22 - Saturday, November 23
- “She Loves Me”, a musical comedy, is proudly presented by Boise State Music for three shows this weekend: Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 1:30pm & 7:30pm. Adapted from the book by Joe Masteroff, it recounts a case of mistaken identity and letter writing between two feuding perfume clerks who have no idea that they are actually in love. Tix range from $5-15.
Saturday, November 23
- Christopher Titus is doing a show at Knitting Factory this Saturday at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tix are starting at $40.
Sunday, November 24
- Off-Season Stories by Storyfort is happening on Sunday at Hap Hap Lounge from 5-7pm. It’s free!
Tuesday, November 26
- Queen, presented by Story Story Night, is happening at JUMP from 7-9pm. Doors open at 6pm. Experience the flagship of their new six-part series, It’s Your Move! In the game of life, are you playing 4D chess or losing a game of checkers? Queen features the royalty among us, where true stories are like a chess contest. No matter how much strategy you devise, you never really know what comes next. Tix are $17. Check it out!
Food finds & things to drink
Thursday November 21
- Take a Cocktail Making Workshop with The Lively at Scenic. The Storied Home from 5:30-7pm. Tix are $95 and include step-by-step instructions to craft two specialty cocktails, recipes for making your own flavorful, homemade simple syrups, a set of Scenic cocktail glasses (valued at $45), $10 gift card to The Lively, and exclusive in-store discounts on the day of the event!
- High Plains Smoked Meats is doing a pop-up shop at Brewer’s Haven from 5-6:30pm. There will be gift packs for sale and free samples!
- It’s Give Back Night at Potter Wines! Stop by and support Boise Bully Breed Rescue from 4-7pm. Outside food/snacks are welcome.
Friday, November 22
- The Hyde Park Wine Expo is happening in the parking lot behind 13th St Pub & Grill this Friday from 5-9pm. Tix are $20 at the door and include a classic 13Pub Riedel wine glass! Calling all wine lovers! (or wine likers… or wine newbies… or anyone who looks good in a cable knit sweater holding a glass of red)
- Have a Beaujolais Nouveau Potluck with our friends over at Red Feather Lounge at 6:30pm, in partnership with the Alliance Française and the Boise Francophone's community. Be sure to RSVP here!!
Friday, November 22 - Saturday, November 23
- Ever seen Dueling Pianos at BrickYard? This happens every Friday and Saturday at 10pm. Audience picks the songs, so you never really know what they’re gonna play next. It’s the perfect date night, birthday celebration, or anniversary gift!
Saturday, November 23
- Brawl of the Wild is happening at Parilla Grill all day long, starting at 12pm and rolling right into the BSU game at 5pm. The Montana State Bobcats are taking on the Montana Grizzlies and this year’s showdown is shaping up to be a good one! There will also be tacos, beverages, and plenty of screens to watch all the action.
Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24
- Wepa Cafe is now offering brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-2pm. Enjoy sweet & savory menu items like Chorizo Benedict, Seafood Benedict, tropical fruit plates, and Maduros pancakes with sweet plantains and homemade guava syrup!! There's also bottomless mimosas with tropical flavors like mango, guava, passionfruit. Make your reservations now!
- Barrel Room Bodega is happening at Indian Creek Winery from 12-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be wine, chocolate, cheesecake, chorizo, shopping, live music, and barrels. Early bird tix are $8 and you can snag them here! Tix include a holiday glass and three tasting tokens.
Tuesday, November 26 - Wednesday, November 27
- Get a Taste of Thanksgiving at House of Wine this week! The festivities last from 11am-8pm each day. This is a free event and no registration is required!
Things to do
Thursday, November 21
- The Boise Rockstar Networking Event is going on at Café Olé in Boise Towne Square from 6-8pm. Meet new connections, your next opportunity or some new friends. This event is all about building meaningful relationships with people who get things done. It’s free!
Friday, November 22 - Saturday, November 23
- Idaho Snowmobile Show is happening at the Ford Sports Center on Friday from 3pm- 9pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm.
- CBH Festival of Homes is happening again this weekend!! Festival Friday goes from 4-7pm and Santa Saturday (plus FREE food trucks!) goes from 12-3pm every weekend until December 15th! There will be Double Decker Espresso and family holiday photos on Friday at Spring Hollow Ranch in Nampa. On Saturday, there’s Walkin Takos on Hill Road, A3 Catering at Southridge, Machu Picchu at Spring Hollow (Santa will be here from 1-3pm!), and Tatia’s Tacos in Klamath Falls. Find your home for the holidays and enjoy!
- Femme Von Follies’ Burlesque & Bands is happening at the Visual Arts Collective. There’s shows on both Friday & Saturday at 7pm.
Saturday, November 23
- The Capital City Public Market is happening at The Grove Plaza from 9:30am-1:30pm.
- Idaho Small Business Fair is happening at Expo Idaho from 10am-7pm. With a diverse range of vendors showcasing unique products and services, it's the perfect opportunity to shop local, discover new businesses, and connect with the community. They will be having an awards ceremony at 2pm and there will be four food trucks parked outside. It’s free!
- Sweet Zola's Candy Shop is doing their November Artist Event from 11am-5pm. There will be food, fun, and festivities! It’s free.
- Puppy Yoga is happening at Authentic Yoga (5634 W State St). The puppies will freely roam around, offering cuddles, kisses, and a touch of whimsy while finding your inner zen. There’s a $25 minimum donation and all funds raised from these classes support Upward Inertia's community outreach programming.
Sunday, November 24
- The Record Exchange is having a Vinyl Pop-Up at Boise Brewing from 2-6pm on Sunday. The pop-up offerings will include rare records, 50% off new LPs, used vinyl, holiday music grab bags, and more!! Staff members will also be spinning vinyl during the pop-up. It’s free!
- Sacred Heart: Reverence through Yoga & Sound Bath is happening at Treefort Music Hall at 12pm. Doors open at 11am. Experience coherence & presence in this hour-long journey through a yoga flow with Marcy Midnight and sound bath journey with Emily Clark. Tix are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.
- The Women’s Basketball game vs. Weber State is at 2pm in the Extra Mile Arena. Tix are $10.
Wednesday, November 27
- Idaho Steelheads vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters is happening at the Idaho Central Arena. Puck drops at 7:10pm. Tix are $30+.
Just trust me…
about time they notice :)
Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Carly
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