Concerts
Built to Spill: Benefits Boise Hive. 8 p.m. Nov. 11, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $20. eventbrite.com. Opening: The Hand, Toy Zoo.
Tory Lanez: 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $21.50. TicketWeb. $24 day of show.
Jai Wolf: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb. Opening: Jerry Folk, Khai.
Glen Phillips: Primary songwriter, found and frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket. 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $25 and $35. americanamusicseries.net. Opening: Andy Byron, Lee Penn Sky.
Nina Diaz: 7 p.m. Nov. 13, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $8. eventbrite.com. $10 at the door. Opening: First Chair.
Radkey: 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $8. TicketWeb. $10 at the door. Opening: The Fame Riot.
Night Beats: 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $8. TicketWeb. $10 at the door. Opening: The Mystery Lights, Marshall Poole.
Studebaker John: 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $10 general, $15 preferred. Brown Paper Tickets. $13 and $18 at the door.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $39.50-$105. Ticketmaster.
Shovels and Rope: 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb. $22 day of show. Opening: Indianola.
Barb Wire Dolls: 7 p.m. Nov. 16, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $8. eventbrite.com. $10 at the door. Opening: Dogs in the Fight, The Astrophobes.
Cash’d Out: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $12. TicketWeb. Opening: The Delta Bombers, Jimmy Sinn and the Bastard Kinn, Camacho.
YG: 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. $29.50 general ($35 door), $55 VIP, $65 meet and greet. Ticketfly. Opening: Kamaiyah.
Andy McKee: 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb. $20 at the door.
The Dead Ships: 7 p.m. Nov. 17, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $8. eventbrite.com. $10 at the door. Opening: Dan Had It.
Hotel California: Salute to the Eagles. 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. $36-$41. 468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.
Winter Jam: Matthew West, Crowder, Britt Nicole, Mandisa, RED, more. 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $10 at the door.
Celtic Thunder: With Legacy. 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $57.50 and $67.50. Ticketmaster.
SnowBall: Music by Rapidgrass, Odell brews, raffle. Benefit for Bogus Basin and SnowSchool. 6 p.m. Nov. 18, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. $35. eventbrite.com.
Paper Bird: 7 p.m. Nov. 18, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $10. eventbrite.com. $12 at the door. Opening: The Balloon Thieves.
Randy Rogers Band: 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $25. TicketWeb. $27 day of show. Opening: Cody Johnson.
Mr. Little Jeans: 7 p.m. Nov. 19, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $15. eventbrite.com. $20 at the door. Opening: Trace.
Sub Rosa: 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $8. TicketWeb. $10 at the door. Opening: Tulpaa, Mariana.
Smooth Avenue: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $13 general, $18 preferred. Brown Paper Tickets. $15 and $20 at the door.
Wynonna and the Big Noise: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1002 Sam Nixon Ave., Pocatello. $44-$55. (208) 282-3595, isu.edu/stephens.
Benefit for Robi Whiteaker: Music by The Hand, Bullets are the Cure, Pop Overkill, Jerkwadz. Benefit for Robi and family who recently lost a child. 8 p.m. Nov. 19, The Shredder, 430 S. 10th St., Boise. Donations at the door.
Toro y Moi: 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $16.50. TicketWeb. $18 day of show. Opening: The Mattson 2.
Firefighters’ Ball: Music by Marmalade Hill (main stage) and DJN8 (upstairs). Benefits Ketchum and Sun Valley firefighters. 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Whiskey Jacques, 251 N. Main St., Ketchum. $20. (208) 726-5297, whiskeyjacques.com.
Skinny Lister: 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $10. TicketWeb. $12 at the door. Opening: Lincoln Durham, Trapper Schoepp.
Classical
Boise Philharmonic: Keitaro Harada, pianist Kevin Cole and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Preconcert talks at 7 p.m. 344-7849, boisephil.org.
▪ Nov. 12: 8 p.m., Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $24.50-$70.50.
▪ Nov. 13: 3 p.m., Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $22.50-$45.
Wood River Orchestra’s “Grand Overtures” Fall Concert: 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Wood River High School Performing Arts Theatre at the Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey. wrcorchestra.org. Free.
Brandon Ridenour: 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Meyer-McLean Performing Arts Center, Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario. $20 general, $10 students. (541) 889-2844.
Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra: Performing Mozart, Copland, more. 8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise. $28 general, $23 seniors, free for children 17 and younger with a paid adult. 297-3182, boisebaroque.org.
Theater
Opening
Boise Contemporary Theater’s Children’s Reading Series “How High is Up?”: 2 p.m. Nov. 13, 854 Fulton St. $12 general, $8 children. 331-9224, Ext. 205; bctheater.org.
Ongoing
College of Idaho’s Theatre Department’s “Smash”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-12 and 17-19; 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 13 and 20, Langroise Studio Theatre, C of I campus, Caldwell. $15 general, $10 seniors and non-C of I students, at collegeofidaho.edu/theatre/season or call 459-5426.
Closing
Daisy’s Madhouse “Love Song”: 8 p.m. Nov. 11-12, Idaho Outdoor Association, 3401 Brazil St., Boise. $12 at lovesongthecomedy.com, $15 at the door.
Auditions
Music Theater of Idaho: Open auditions for MCT’s upcoming 2017 season. Nov. 18 (evening) and Nov. 19 (all day), Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Register for a time slot: 468-2385, mtionline.org.
Dance
Performance
Ballet Idaho’s NewDance, Up Close: Dancers are given the chance to choreograph works for their fellow dancers. 8 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Esther Performing Arts Academy Annex, 501 S. 8th St., Boise. $20 and $25. 343-0556, balletidaho.org.
Idaho Dance Theatre’s “Friends and Lovers”: Includes the premiere of “Love to Cher,” her life and music, choreographed by choreographer and IDT company member, Taylor Munson. 7 p.m. Nov. 17 (preview), 8 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 2 p.m. Nov. 20, Special Events Center, Boise State University. $10-$30; preview is $5-$10. Brown Paper Tickets. idahodancetheatre.org.
Social
Helping High Homecoming: Music, dancing, full bar, appetizers, live and silent auctions. Helping High helps at-risk kids get what they need for daily life, so they can focus on their education. 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 11, 8th & Main building, 800 W. Main St., Boise. $50. helpinghigh.com.
Treasure Valley Youth Theater Fall Ball and Fundraiser: Entertainment, desserts, raffles and a musical theater dance party featuring casts from productions of “AristoCats, Kids,” “Into the Woods, Jr.” “Aladdin, Jr.” and “How to Eat Like A Child” and special appearances from the Youth Theater talent. 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Scentsy Headquarters, 2701 E. Pine Ave., Meridian. $15 each, two for $25, $5 for $50. 287-8828, tvyouththeater.org.
Treasure Valley Singles dance: Live bands. Singles and couples older than 21 welcome. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays, Eagles Lodge, 118 11th Ave. N., Nampa. $6 members, $7 nonmembers. 887-8870, treasurevalleysingles.weebly.com.
Things To Do
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Celebration: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Stueckle Sky Center, Boise State University. 426-3744, veterans.boisestate.edu. Free.
Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Rock of Honor Veterans Memorial in Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian. 489-0538, meridiancity.org. Free.
Festivals/Fairs
Holiday Artist and Crafter Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12, Kuna Event Center, 321 W. 4th St. 387-7726.
Winter Wonderland: Santa, kiddie train, petting zoo, entertainment, food truck alley opens at 4 p.m., tree lighting at 7:30 p.m., vendors. 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, along Indian Creek, Downtown Caldwell. cityofcaldwell.org. Free.
Films
Backcountry Film Festival: Films that capture the spirit of winter, raffle, beer from Odell Brewing Co. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17, Basque Center, 601 W. Grove St., Boise. $10. eventbrite.com.
Food and Drink
Historic Downtown Boise Food and Cultural Tour: Indulge in 6-plus tastings, snacks and bites from several iconic Downtown Boise eateries. Departs at 11 a.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 19. $55 weekdays, $40 ages 8-12; $60 weekends, $45 ages 8-12. Alcohol pairing an additional $15. Meeting point provided via email upon registration. 505-9757, indulgeboise.com/tours/historic-boise.
Bishop Kelly Foundation Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction: Silent and live auction, dinner, dancing and a chance to win a car from Mountain Home Auto Ranch. Black-tie optional. Proceeds benefits Bishop Kelly High School and need-based scholarships. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. $350 per couple. bishopkellyfoundation.org.
Wild West Game Dinner: Live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, music by Tylor and The Train Robbers, complimentary wine and beer. Benefit for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Limelight Room, Sun Valley Inn, 1 Sun Valley Road. $150 per person. svsef.org.
City Center Wines Grand Opening Party: 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 574 W. Main St., Boise. 972-3385. Free.
Terra Nativa Vineyards Wine Tasting: Hosted by Winery Seekers Wine Tours. 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Whole Foods Market, 401 S. Broadway St., Boise. 287-4600. Free.
Farmers Markets
Boise Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 17, BoDo, 8th and Fulton streets, Boise. theboisefarmersmarket.com.
Capital City Public Holiday Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 17, 8th Street — Main to State streets, Boise. 345-3499, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.
Lectures/Talks
Garrison Keillor: Insight and stories from writer and humorist best known for his live radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion. 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $47.50-$85. Ticketmaster.
Literary Arts
Book and Beer Night: Payette Brewing will provide samples of their beers and the expert booksellers will share their favorite books for the holiday season. 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Rediscovered Books, 180 N. 8th St., Boise. $30, includes a six-pack of beer to take home and one of the recommended books. 376-4229, rdbooks.org.
Readings and Conversations Series: Featuring Colum McCann, internationally bestselling author of the 2009 National Book Award-winning novel “Let the Great World Spin.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $25-$35. 331-8000, thecabinidaho.org.
Literature for Lunch: Discussing Jane Smiley’s Pulitzer-prize-winning novel, “A Thousand Acres.” 12:10 to 1 p.m. Nov. 18, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. 972-8255. Free.
Specialty Shows
Sports Cards and Collectibles Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 12, Powderhaus Brewing Company, 9719 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. 338-3828. Free.
Canyon County Christmas Show: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $4 general, $3 seniors, free for children 12 and younger.
Other Events
Lego Open Parlor Days: See what local Lego (adults, teens and kids) builders have created and built in this intimate setting. Drinks and bites available for purchase. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12-13, The Bishops’ House, 2420 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. 342-3279. Free, but donations accepted and appreciated for The Friends of The Bishops’ House.
Spectator Sports
Idaho Steelheads hockey vs. Adirondack Thunder: 7:10 p.m. Nov. 11-12, CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $18-$35. 331-8497, idahosteelheads.com.
Boise State Broncos men’s basketball vs. Northwest University (WA): 1 p.m. Nov. 12, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $10-$20 general, $9-$19 seniors, $8-$18 juniors. 426-4737, broncosports.com/tickets.
Boise State Broncos football vs. UNLV: 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Albertsons Stadium, 1400 W. Bronco Lane, Boise. $29-$75. 426-4737, broncosports.com.
Art
Art Source Gallery: “A Bestiary,” works by Zella Bardsley. Through November. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 1015 Main St., Boise. 331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.
Boise State Public Radio: Treasure Valley Artists’ Alliance presents “Celebrating Private Idaho.” Through Dec. 2. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 220 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. 345-7258, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.
BSU Visual Arts Center:
▪ “Square States and Moonscapes,” new paintings by Patrick Kikut. Through Dec. 5 in Gallery 1. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11.
▪ Fall 2016 BFA Exhibition. Through Dec. 5 in Gallery 2. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Gallery 1: Liberal Arts Building, Room 170, 1874 University Drive. Gallery 2: Hemingway Western Studies Center, Room 110, 1819 University Drive. 426-3994, art.boisestate.edu/visualartscenter.
FrameWorks: Paintings by Cherry Woodbury. Through November. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 600 S. Rivershore Lane, Eagle. 433-9705.
Gallery 601: “We are Family,” works by father and daughter Utah artists James Christensen and Cassandra Christensen Barney. Through Nov. 25. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 211 N. 10th St., Boise. 336-5899, gallery601.com.
Initial Point Gallery: Works by Kathleen Englund and Harold Ink. Through November. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Meridian City Hall, third floor, 33 E. Broadway Ave. 489-0422, meridiancity.org/mac.
Nampa Public Library: Water/Ways Smithsonian traveling exhibit features local water-related information. Through Dec. 3. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 215 12th Ave. S. 468-5807.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center: Watercolor, silkscreen and acrylic by Brian Schreiner. Through November. Enter at S2 and the artist wall is past the coffee shop. 1055 N. Curtis Road, Boise.
Stewart Gallery: “Paramnesia,” solo exhibition by Stephanie Wilde, Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2017. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, and by appointment. 2230 W. Main St., Boise. 433-0593, stewartgallery.com.
Sun Valley Center for the Arts: Big Idea Project and Exhibition, “Idaho Stories.” Through Jan. 6. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 191 5th St. E., Ketchum. (208) 726-9491, ext. 10; sunvalleycenter.org.
Touchmark Meadow Lake Village: Fall Art Show featuring works by Cherry Woodbury, Barbara Williams, Tim Murphy, Cindy Gillett and others, Nov. 11 through Dec. 9. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 4037 E. Clocktower Lane, Meridian. 888-2277.
Museums
Boise Art Museum:
▪ “Minidoka: Artist as Witness.” Through Jan. 15, 2017.
▪ “Laura Heit: Earth and Sky,: Through Feb. 19, 2017.
▪ “Modern and Contemporary Ceramics: Kay Hardy and Gregory Kaslo Collection.” Through March 19, 2017.
▪ “Tall Tales: Narratives from the Permanent Collection.” Through April 9, 2017.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 670 S. Julia Davis Drive. $6 general, $4 seniors, $3 grades 1-12 and full-time college. Free for ages 5 and younger and members. Donations on First Thursday. 345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.
Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum: Altars commemorating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Through Nov. 18. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario. (541) 889-8191, 4rcc.com. Free.
Attractions
Discovery Center of Idaho:
▪ “Zap!,” explores the concepts involved in electrical consumption in today’s digital world. Through December.
▪ “Matter Splatter,” daily demonstrations developed by Boise State University Material Sciences and Engineering students, field trips and themed birthday parties, Nov. 18 through May 22, 2017. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 131 Myrtle St., Boise. $10 general, $8 veterans and active duty military, $7 special Sunday pricing. Free for ages 2 and younger. 343-9895, dcidaho.org.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone/Pinz Bowling: Go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages, laser tag, kiddie cove, max flight simulator, arcade, more. 10 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian (next to Roaring Springs). 898-0900, wahoozfunzone.com.
▪ Thank-a-Veteran Day at Pinz, Nov. 11: Active or retired military members can present their military ID and get two free games of bowling with free shoe rental from 10 a.m. to midnight.
▪ Turkey Shoot at Pinz, Nov. 17: Free Thanksgiving turkey for anyone who bowls a turkey (three strikes in a row) during Pinz Prize Bowling, 7 to 9 p.m. $14.99 for two games of bowling. Limit one turkey per bowler.
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