Love, laughs and music are in the air at February events in Boise, Treasure Valley

The resurgent pandemic coincided with a fairly quiet January as far as the social calendar was concerned. And February will be more of the same.

Usually Valentine’s Day is shoved in our faces pretty early. This year, not so much.

If you are one to celebrate, though, it’s time to start thinking about those dinner reservations, cards, flowers, pink teddy bears, etc. — if you have not done so already.

For those looking for something a little less traditional, Zoo Boise is holding Woo at the Zoo on Saturday, Feb. 12. You can learn more than you ever wanted to know about animal courtship and breeding behavior.

Or perhaps you wanna get a little bit naked? How about doing that outside with a bunch of people? Super kinky, right? Nah, but still fun. It’s the Cupid’s Undie Run, also going down on Feb. 12.

If you could not care less about the candy heart holiday, there are a few comedians you might want to check out: The Friends of the Bob and Show Comedy Tour (Feb. 12) will be at the Egyptian Theatre, and the Morrison Center will host Patton Oswalt (Feb. 18) and Nate Bargatze (Feb. 24).

Or get your country music fix with Cole Swindell on Feb. 24 at the Ford Idaho Center.

And if you haven’t taken that much-needed road trip to McCall to peep the snow sculptures at the Winter Carnival, get going. The last day is Sunday, Feb. 6.

Note: Check with event websites or social media before attending. Events might be canceled or postponed after press deadline because of the pandemic, or might have new rules put in place. At Boise city events with fewer than 250 people, attendees must wear masks indoors, as well as outdoors if social distancing can’t be maintained. Boise events with 250 people or more require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon entry. Ford Idaho Center and other venues may also require proof of vaccination or a negative test, depending on requests from performers.

Valentine’s Day

Cupid’s Undie Run: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, Tom Grainey’s, 109 S. 6th St., Boise. One-mile(ish) fun run to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. $45. Price increases to $50 one week before the run. my.cupids.org/cur/city/Boise.

Woo at the Zoo: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Dinner, dessert, drinks, chocolate, and learn all the intimate secrets of exotic animal dating and mating. Wine will be available for purchase. $50. Registration required: 208-608-7680, zooboise.org.

Festivals/Fairs

McCall Winter Carnival: Continues through Sunday, Feb. 6, McCall. Snow sculptures, music, vendor court and beer garden, fireworks, more. Some events (including the Mardi Gras Parade) have been canceled while others have been modified. Full schedule at mccallchamber.org/winter-carnival.

Performance Art

Ballet Idaho “The Stories We Tell”: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 4-5, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $35-$63. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Boise Phil Spirit & Grace: 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.

▪ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $28-$89. Students w/ID are half off; pick up tickets at will call.

▪ 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $28-$67. Students w/ID get in free at the door; no advance ticketing required.

Specialty/Trade Shows

Boise Golf Show: 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Find deals on golf rounds, equipment and golf travel; test your skills at the long-drive and long-putt contests; free instructional area and kids area. $12 admission, free for children 12 and younger. Thursday night is VIP Night ($20) from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10, which includes a drink ticket, free play of interactives and bonus prize giveaways. Every adult paid admission will receive a free round of golf from Scotch Pines Golf Course. boisegolfshow.com.

Spectator Sports

Idaho Steelheads hockey: 7:10 p.m., Idaho Central Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $12-$40. idahocentralarena.com.

▪ vs. Jacksonville Icemen: Wednesday, Feb. 2

▪ vs. Tulsa Oilers: Wednesday, Feb. 9; Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12

▪ vs. Worcester Railers: Wednesday, Feb. 23; Friday-Saturday, Feb. 25-26

Theater

Boise Little Theater’s “Noises Off”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 4-5; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 100 E. Fort St. $20 general, $15 students, seniors, military, children 17 and younger. 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

“Anastasia”: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $45.50-$75.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Daily Calendar

Feb. 4

Kyle Walker: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $17. TicketWeb. $20 at the door. Special guests: Effy K and cAmpsite.

Feb. 6

Houndmouth: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., Boise. $30 at eventbrite.com, $35 at the door. Special guest: Buffalo Nichols.

Feb. 11

An evening with American singer songwriters: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Featuring Steve Fulton, Thomas Paul, Sean Hatton and Bernie Reilly. $20 general, $25 preferred. eventbrite.com.

Feb. 12

The Friends of the Bob and Show Comedy Tour: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $34-$95. Ticketmaster.

Feb. 18

Patton Oswalt: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $39.50-$69.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Feb. 19

Steve Fulton Music Trio: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, Pickers Paradise, 23 W. Idaho St., Weiser. $10 at the door. stevefultonmusic.com.

Matute: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $60 general, $125 VIP. cttouringid.com or Ticketmaster.

Feb. 24

Nate Bargatze: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $35-$130. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Cole Swindell: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $39.50, $49.50 and $59.50. ICTickets, 208-442-3232. Opening: Travis Denning.

Feb. 26

Oliver Tree: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $35 general ($40 door), $75 VIP. Ticketmaster. Opening: Sueco and 347aidan.