June is poppin’ with Father’s Day fun, festivals and so much music
We are reaching the halfway point for 2019. That’s ... just ... crazy!
To help distract you from how fast this year is flying by, I’ll just say that June has got it going on.
Not only is it the month to treat dad to some fun — car show, perhaps — but the weekly concerts start up.
Yes, I’m talkin’ about Alive After Five. Can’t think of a better way to break up a weekly grind than with beer, tunes and friends on Wednesdays after work.
But why stop there? Let’s take care of your social calendar on Thursdays with Great Garden Escape and Fridays with Rock the Village.
There also are popular annual festivals going down this month, like the Emmett Cherry Festival, Boise Pride Fest and Meridian Dairy Days, to name a few.
And prepare yourself for a serious brain freeze with the Boise Ice Cream Festival, which offers more than two weeks of sweet events.
Outdoor family movies, anyone? CableOne Movie Night (Meridian), Silver Screen on the Green (Nampa), and Movies Under the Stars (Boise) have you covered. Don’t forget the blankets.
Father’s Day
Downtown Boise Father’s Day Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Idaho and Bannock streets, Boise. Classic and electric cars, DJs, raffles, more. Free. downtownboise.org.
Free round of mini golf for dads: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Wahooz Family Fun Zone, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian (next to Roaring Springs). 208-898-0900, wahoozfunzone.com.
Concert Series
Tuesdays on the Creek: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 17, Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell. Free. indiancreekplaza.com.
▪ June 4: Diggin Dirt
▪ June 11: Lounge on Fire
▪ June 18: Thunder and Rain
▪ June 25: Tylor and The Train Robbers
Alive After Five: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5 through Aug. 28, Grove Plaza, N. 8th and W. Main streets, Boise. Bands, food, beer garden and vendors. Free. downtownboise.org.
▪ June 5: The Band of Heathens, opener Reed Foehl
▪ June 12: Matt Hopper and The Roman Candles, opener Audio Moonshine
▪ June 19: Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats, opener Connor Jay Liess
▪ June 26: Hamish Anderson, opener Lee Penn Sky and The Oliphants
Great Garden Escape Concert Series: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays (select), June 6 through Sept. 5, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Picnic baskets welcome (no alcohol) or purchase from on-site vendors. Bring low back chairs or blankets. $10 general, $8 IBG members and children 4-12, in advance. Tickets are $2 more at the gate, free for ages younger than 4. 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
▪ June 6: Joshy Soul
▪ June 13: The Shook Twins
Gazebo Concert Series: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. Music, food vendors, County Line Brewing and Vizcaya Winery. Free. 208-489-8763.
▪ Thursday, June 6: Billy Blues Band with Michele Eastland and Becky Blake
▪ Thursday, June 20: Pamela DeMarche and Friends
Rock the Village Concert Series: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, June 7 through July 19, The Village at Meridian, N. Eagle Road and E. Fairview Avenue. Local and regional bands, and local artisans’ market. Free. thevillageatmeridian.com.
▪ June 7: Kalimba, opener Hoochie Coochie Men
Live After 5: 5 to 8 p.m. two Wednesdays, June through August, Four Rivers Cultural Center Japanese Garden, 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario. Music, food and drink for purchase. Free. 4rcc.com. June’s bands:
▪ June 12: Chaz Brown Band
▪ June 26: Simple Ruckus
Concerts in the Park: Gates at 11 a.m. and music from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, June 16 through Sept. 15, Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell. Music, food, local vendors and plenty of wine. $12 general, $10 wine club member, in advance. $15 and $12 at the gate. 208-453-7843, ext. 3; stechapelle.com/events.
▪ June 16: Father’s Day Concert feat. High Street Party Band
▪ June 23: Come Together Band
▪ June 30: Emily Stanton Band
Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest: 2 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Ave., Filer. Bands include Aaron Lewis, Whiskey Myers, Sam Riggs, A Thousand Horses, others. Also, beer garden, food vendors. $59 per day or $129 for three-day pass. Free for children 12 and younger with paying adult. hwy30musicfest.com.
BogusFest: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 21, and 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22, near Pioneer Lodge, Bogus Basin Mountain Resort. 25 rock and country tribute acts on two stages. $79.50 two-day pass ($49 ages 6-12), $49 one-day pass ($24.50 ages 6-12), $250 two-day VIP. TicketWeb (866-468-7624) and bogusfest.com.
Rosalie Sorrels Music Festival: Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23, Captain Harry’s Oasis Event Center, 10395 W. Kodiak Drive, Mountain Home. Local and national artists (Deborah Michels Gang, Lee Pen Sky, Sista Sarah & Pocket of Bones, Ben Burdick Trio, Dan Castello, Owen Soren, Sperry Hunt, Jenn Snyder & Rochelle Smith Duo, Dave Robinette, more), arts and crafts fair, bonfire music jams, free camping. $30 for one day, $50 for both. eventbrite.com.
Festivals/Fairs
Boise Ice Cream Festival: Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, June 15. Features a series of decentralized events around Boise to highlight locally made ice cream, delicious flavors, creative flavors, restaurant collaborations and exclusive chef creations. boiseicecreamfestival.com.
▪ The Grand Tasting, 12:30 to 2 p.m., 2 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Guests can sample up to 120 free samples from more than 200 flavors of mostly locally made ice cream, gelato and frozen treats. $24.95 general, $15.95 children 8 and younger, family packages available. eventbrite.com.
Old Fort Boise Days: Thursday-Saturday, June 6-8, Parma. Music, Miss Old Fort Boise Days Pageant, community breakfast, 5k fun run/walk, art and quilt show, parade (Saturday), vendors, kids carnival, car and tractor show, fireworks (Saturday), more. oldfortboisedays.com.
Great Northwest Outdoor Expo: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Hands-on activities; exhibitors showcasing the latest in hunting, fishing and camping gear; educational seminars; cooking seminars; rock crawling demonstrations; elk and waterfowl calling contests; more. $8 general, $5 seniors and military, $24 family four pack, per day; $16 weekend pass, free for children 12 and younger. ICTickets, 208-442-3232. northwestoutdoorexpo.com.
Emmett Cherry Festival: Wednesday-Saturday, June 12-15, Emmett City Park, 400 E. Main St., and throughout community. Daily entertainment, nightly concerts, parade and children’s parade, contests, more. emmettcherryfestival.com.
Roaring Springs Waterpark: 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian. 208-884-8842, roaringsprings.com.
▪ Roaring Springs 20th Anniversary Celebration Week, Thursday-Wednesday, June 13-19. $20 full day admission. Party on June 19 with birthday cake, giveaways, more.
▪ Family Slide Nights, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, June 21 through Aug. 24. Unlimited access to water attractions. $17.99+tax per person. Save $5 off with any flavor Coke or Sprite can (one empty can per person).
Boise Pride Fest: 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Cecil D. Andrus Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Fireworks show, music, booths, rally (9 a.m. Saturday), parade (10 a.m. Saturday), more. Jaimie Wilson and Betty Who (Friday) and a drag show with RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 winner, Aquaria! (Saturday) headline a lineup of artists on the Wells Fargo Main Stage. Free. boisepridefest.org.
Meridian Dairy Days: Wednesday-Saturday, June 19-22, Meridian. Princess pageant, pancake feed, carnival, vendors, music, Old MacDonald Farm, monster trucks, parade (Saturday), fireworks (Saturday), more. Free. dairydays.org.
World Village Fest: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, Cecil D. Andrus Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Traditional and contemporary performances, workshops, art, film and an international market featuring members of the Treasure Valley’s multinational community. Free. worldvillagefest.com.
Idaho City Flea Market: 9 a.m. to dusk Friday-Sunday, June 28-30, Idaho 21, Idaho City. More than 30 vendors. 208-866-8454, dardonboi@yahoo.com.
Farmers Markets
Boise Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, parking lot between Americana Boulevard, River Street and Shoreline Drive, Boise (new location). 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com.
Capital City Public Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, 8th Street from Bannock to Main streets, and Idaho Street from Capitol Boulevard to 9th Street, Boise. 208-345-3499, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.
Eagle Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 5, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. 208-489-8763, facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket.
Emmett Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1 through Oct. 30, Blaser Park, N. Washington Avenue and W. Park Street, Emmett. 208-550-4459, emmettfarmersmarket.com.
Kuna Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, Kuna City Park (Col. Bernard Fisher Veterans Memorial Park), 201 W. Main St. No market Aug. 3 during Kuna Days. 208-922-5929, kunafarmersmarket.com.
Meridian Main Street Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 12, Meridian City Hall Plaza, 33 E. Broadway Ave. 208-918-3480, meridianmainstreetmarket.com.
Nampa Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, Lloyd Square Park, 13th and Front streets. 208-412-3814, nampafarmersmarket.com.
Farm to Fork Farmers Market: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 17, Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell. indiancreekplaza.com.
Seasonal Food Market: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 19, Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 2nd St. S., Nampa. chloe@flyingmcoffee.com.
Movies
CableONE Movie Night: Dusk Fridays, June 7 through Aug. 16, Settlers Park, 3245 N. Meridian Road, Meridian. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Concessions on site. Free. Go to meridiancityspecialevents.org/cableone-movie-night.html for weekly movie titles and trailers.
Silver Screen on the Green: Family activities at 8:30 p.m. and movies at dusk Fridays, June 14 through Aug. 16, Optimist Park, 16680 11th Ave. N., Nampa. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a movie on a large inflatable screen. Free. 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org. June’s movies:
▪ June 14: “Ralph Breaks the Internet”
▪ June 21: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
▪ June 28: “Mary Poppins Returns”
Movies Under the Stars: Free games for kids at 7 p.m. provided by Boise Parks and Recreation, movies at dusk through August. Free. See movie titles at parks.cityofboise.org/activities,-classes-and-sports/movies-under-the-stars. June’s movies:
▪ Saturday, June 15: Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., Boise
▪ Friday, June 21: Bowden Park, 3230 W. Edson St., Boise
▪ Saturday, June 22: Redwood Park, 2675 N. Shamrock St., Boise
▪ Saturday, June 29: Fort Boise Park, 155 E. Garrison St., Boise
Outdoors
Bogus Basin Community Race Series: Tuesdays-Wednesdays, June 18-19, 25-26, July 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, Aug. 6-7, Horseshoe Bend. Seven-week participation-based racing series that promotes fun, competition, fitness and an experience platform for new and seasoned trail runners and mountain bike racers to enhance their racing experience. $10 per race or $60 for a seven-race pack. 208-332-5100, webscorer.com/57204?pg=register.
Spectator Sports
Oldies But Goodies Drags: Gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, followed by professional qualifying at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday and final eliminations at noon Sunday, Firebird Raceway, five miles north of Idaho 44 on Idaho 16, ten minutes northwest of Eagle. $12 general, $5 children 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger, at the gate. 208-938-8986, firebirdonline.com.
Eagle Rodeo: Pre-rodeo events at 6 p.m. and main rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 6-8, Avimor. $13 general, $10 seniors, military and children 7-11, in advance at D&B Supply and Les Schwab (Eagle). $15 and $12 at the gate, free for ages 6 and younger. eaglerodeo.com.
Fox Hunt: Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, Firebird Raceway, five miles north of Idaho 44 on Idaho 16, ten minutes northwest of Eagle. $20 general (ladies are free), $5 children 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. Pit pass is $10 for ladies. 208-938-8986, firebirdonline.com.
Idaho Horsemen professional indoor football vs. Wenatchee: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $12-$35. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
Boise Hawks baseball: 7:15 p.m., Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $8-$17. 208-322-5000, boisehawks.com.
▪ Monday-Thursday, June 17-20: vs. Everett Aquasox
▪ Tuesday-Thursday, June 25-27: vs. Eugene Emeralds
▪ Friday-Sunday, June 28-30: vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (fireworks June 28, 5:15 p.m. June 30)
Road to X Games: Boise Qualifier: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Rhodes Skate Park, 1555 W. Front St., Boise. Top athletes in men’s skateboarding, women’s skateboarding and BMX compete to secure their invitation to X Games Minneapolis. Free, but ticketed premium bleacher seating will be available. xgames.com.
Theater
Stage Coach Theatre’s “Legally Blonde”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, May 31-June 1, 7-8, 14-15; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 30, June 6 and 13; and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 2 and 9, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $20. 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
Boise Little Theater’s “Suite Surrender”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, May 31-June 1, 7-8, 14-15; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 6 and 13; 2 p.m. June 9 and 15, 100 E. Fort St. $15 general, $12 seniors and students, in advance. $17 and $13 at the door. 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “Witness for the Prosecution”: 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (7:20 p.m. Greenshow mini-concert series Wednesdays-Saturdays) and 7 p.m. Sunday (no Greenshow), May 31 (preview), June 1 (opening night), June 2 (family night), June 7, 9, 11, 15, July 3-5, 9-10, 13-14, 17-19, 23, 25-28, ISF Amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. $35-$52 Fridays-Saturdays, $28-$42 Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays. Preview (May 31): $31 reserved, $22 general. Family night (June 2): $42 reserved, $28 general, $13 children 6-17. Any night, $22 students with valid ID. 208-336-9221, idahoshakespeare.org.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “The Taming of the Shrew”: 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (7:20 p.m. Greenshow mini-concert series Wednesdays-Saturdays) and 7 p.m. Sunday (no Greenshow), June 4-6, 8, 12-14, 16, 18-23, ISF Amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. $35-$52 Fridays-Saturdays, $28-$42 Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays. Any night, $22 students with valid ID. 208-336-9221, idahoshakespeare.org.
“Rent”: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $37.50-$80. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
“Over the Rainbow”: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 7-8, The Balcony, 150 N. 8th St., Boise. Presented by LipsInc!, Idaho’s professional female impersonation troupe. $1 of each reservation donated to Boise Pride. $20. Reservations recommended: 208-368-0405.
Opal Theatre Company’s “Pluto”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, June 13-15 and 20-22, Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise. $15 general, $10 students, seniors, military. pluto.brownpapertickets.com, 208-283-9124. $20 at the door.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “The Music Man”: 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (7:20 p.m. Greenshow mini-concert series Wednesdays-Saturdays) and 7 p.m. Sunday (no Greenshow), June 28 (preview), June 29 (opening night), June 30, July 2, 6-7, 11-12, 16, 20-21, 24, Aug. 8-10, 13-14, 18, 21-23, 27, 30-Sept. 1, ISF Amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. $35-$57 Fridays-Saturdays, $30-$45 Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays. Preview (June 28): $34 reserved, $24 general. Family night (all Sunday performances): $42 reserved, $30 general, $13 children 6-17. Any night, $22 students with valid ID. 208-336-9221, idahoshakespeare.org.
Daily Calendar
June 1
Hells Canyon Days: Saturday, June 1, Cambridge. Features a community breakfast, show and shine car and truck show, antique power show, farm toy show, pit barbecue, Bulls & Broncs Rodeo, more. Starts Friday, May 31, with a concert with Micky and the Motorcars, Muzzie Braun, Dave Nudo Band, and Dusty Leigh and the Claim Jumpers. hellscanyondays.ticketbud.com/hells-canyon-jam.
Access to Justice Fund Run/Walk: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, Fort Boise Park, 155 E. Garrison Road, Boise. Benefits the Access to Justice Idaho Campaign. raceentry.com/access-to-justice-fund-runwalk-5k/race-information.
Camping Van Rally: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Payette Brewing Company, 733 Pioneer St., Boise. Promoting the connection of people outfitting their vans for adventure with food trucks, beverages, music, raffles, vendors. $40 to register your van. Brown Paper Tickets. Free for walk-in patrons.
Capitol Classic Children’s Run: One-mile run for children 14 and younger starts 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, Boise Depot, 2603 W. Eastover Terrace, and finishes at the Idaho State Capitol. Proceeds benefit Safe Routes to School. ymcatvidaho.org.
Color Me Fearless 5k: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Hop Porter Park, 126 Bullion St., Hailey. Also, music, food and health-related vendors, bubble ball. Benefits the Girls on the Run program in the Wood River Valley. Registration varies from $14-$36 depending on date of purchase. colormefearless.com.
Community Yard Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, West Valley Humane Society, 5801 Graye Lane, Caldwell. Lunch available and shelter will be open early for adoptions that day. To rent out a space, call 208-455-5930.
Family Summer Palooza: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Kids activity zone, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, reptile exhibit, games, more. $5 admission, $20 family pass. ibleventsinc.com/events/family-summerpalooza.
Idaho BabyPalooza: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Top products and services for maternity, baby and toddler, along with speakers and demonstrations. $5 admission, $20 family pass, free for ages 2 and younger. ibleventsinc.com/events/idaho-babypalooza.
Greek Food Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St., Boise. Authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, music, dancing, more. Festival starts Friday, May 31. $2 donation, free for children younger than 12. boisegreekfestival.com.
Mountain Brewers Beer Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Sandy Downs Arena, 6855 S. 15th E., Idaho Falls. 100 breweries, food vendors, music, raffle, silent auction. $40 ($10 designated drivers). northambericanbrewers.org.
Snake River Raptor Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna. Music, food, drinks, vendors, education booths, live birds of prey, children’s activities, field trips, more. Free. birdsofpreyncapartnership.org/raptor-fest-4.
History of Geologic Discoveries in the American Northwest: 1960-2019: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Lecture presented by Terry S. Maley, P.G. $5 general, free for IMMG members. 208-368-9876, idahomuseum.org.
Art in the Garden: 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Underhill Gardens, 9600 W. Brookside Lane, Boise. Blues concert, wine-cider-beer tastings, quick draw, wet paint auction, food trucks, more. $35, includes souvenir wine glass. Free for children 12 and younger. eaglepleinair.com/art-in-the-garden.
Spirit of Discovery Summer Celebration: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Telaya Wine Co., 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. Newly released seasonal wine selections, live and silent auctions. Benefits River Discovery. $25. riverdiscovery.org.
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.
Inter Arma: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: Thantifaxath, Ken Mode, Wayfarer. $16. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $18 at the door.
June 2
Barons Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, El Korah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. Band, beer garden, raffle prizes, live auction, car show awards. Benefits the Shriners Patient Travel Fund. Free. Rescheduled from May 19 due to weather.
Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Bikes and Beans, 1350 S. Vista Ave., Boise. Spotlighting balloon tire cruisers, muscle bikes, and other pre-1970 bicycle parts and memorabilia. Free.
Art and Roses: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Local original fine art, food vendors, music. No prints, reproductions, crafts. Portion of all sales support the Julia Davis Rose Garden Fund. Free.
Strip Mall Crawl: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Chinden Business Complex, 5242 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Visit one brewery, one cidery and two wineries (prices of tastings vary). Punch cards will be handed out and get a punch from all four businesses and receive a stemless wine glass. Crisp, Oishii Wings and Atomic Pops will be on site. Free.
“Best Small Town Throwdown Rodeo”: VIP pre-party from 4 to 5 p.m. and screening at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Documentary on the behind-the-scenes journey of what it took to find a new home for the Eagle Rodeo. Q&A with the filmmakers and Eagle Rodeo film participants to follow. Portion of the proceeds benefit Eagle Rodeo Community Programs. $15-$50. 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.
Kevin Kirk of Onomatopoeia: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Nazareth Retreat Center, 4450 N. Five Mile Road, Boise. Joining friends to present a world premier — original jazz mass and benefit concert following mass. $25 by calling 208-375-2932.
Bela Fleck and The Flecktones: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $35. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: Amasa Hines. $14. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $16 at the door.
June 4
New Kids on the Block: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. Special guests: Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, and Naughty By Nature. $29.95-$149.95. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.
Chromeo: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $26. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $28 day of show.
June 5
St. Luke’s FitOne National Running Day: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, Axiom locations at 801 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise, and at The Village in Meridian. Celebrate National Running Day with one-day-only discounted registration for the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon in September. Also, giveaways and enter to win prizes. Axiom Fitness will also be donating an additional dollar for every registration on this day to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Discounted registration prices will be available in person or online (for 24 hours). $20 any distance pricing, free for children 12 and younger with a paid adult. 208-381-2221, fitoneboise.org.
Women’s and Children’s Alliance Sporting Clays Fundraiser: Register at 8:30 a.m. and event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, Rock Creek Shooting, 13000 Pearl Road, Emmett. Activities include sporting clays, long bird shot competition, five stand warmup, live and silent auction, and lunch. $100 per person, includes 100 targets per shooter. Participants must provide own firearms, eye and ear protection, and ammo. 208-338-7320, michelle.whitmer@wafd.com.
Buckcherry: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Joyous Wolf. $22.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $25 day of show.
June 6
Author reading: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, Rediscovered Books, 180 N. 8th St., Boise. Susan Butruille will discuss and read from her Oregon Trail Classic “Women’s Voices from the Oregon Trail.” Her first publisher, Kathy Gaudry of Kuna, will join Butruille to celebrate the 25th anniversary edition of the book. Free. rdbooks.org.
Boise Community Band: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Playing “Dancing into the Summer,” music from movies and Broadway. Free. boisecommunityband.com.
Pixie and the Partygrass Boys: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. Also, exhibits by eight artists. Opening: High Pine Whiskey Yell. $10. eventbrite.com.
June 7
Magic Sword: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $25 day of show.
June 8
Sawtooth Relay: Saturday, June 8, Stanley. Six-person teams complete the 62-mile running and walking relay, which begins in Stanley and finishes in Ketchum. 208-853-1221, sawtoothrelay.com.
Free Fishing Day: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8, Sawyers Pond, Emmett. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Poles and tackle available for use. Prizes awarded. Check Facebook for updates.
Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride: Registration at 9 a.m. and riders out from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, Cowboy Campground, Idaho City. Raffle, auction, ride with prizes, lunch available. $20 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for ride, $5 for lunch. Call for camp reservation: 208-841-2964. $20 for first night, $10 for each additional night.
Zoo Daze: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8 (last admission at 4:30 p.m.), Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with meet and greets, photo ops, readings, special animal enrichments, face painting, zookeeper chats, crafts, opening of Butterflies in Bloom, more. Regular admission applies. 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.
Get Outdoors Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa. Includes activities like fishing, hunting education, nature journaling, interpretive walks, more. Rain or shine. Free. fws.gov/deerflat, 208-467-9278, deerflat@fws.gov.
The Bash: VIP at noon, general at 1 p.m. and all ages at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. All-day craft beer and music festival headlined by Rancid, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, others. $39.50 general, $99.50 VIP. thebashfestival.com.
Wilder Alumni Picnic: Noon Saturday, June 8, Wilder Park. Bring covered dish and lawn chairs.
Wyakin Foundation Cornhole Showdown: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Sockeye Brewing, 12542 W. Fairview Ave., Boise. $60 per two-player team, T-shirt includes for each player. eventbrite.com.
Old Boise Country Music Festival: 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Republic parking lot across from Tom Grainey’s at 6th and Grove streets, Boise. Featuring Micky and the Motorcars, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, Courtney Patton, Tylor and the Train Robbers, Grant Webb Band, Buddy DeVore and The Faded Cowboys, Pinto Bennett. $35 at eventbrite.com, $45 day of show. Free for ages 12 and younger.
CHI Fest: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, CHI Coffee, 1803 S. 10th Ave., Caldwell. Grilling competition, kids’ carnival, entertainment, silent auction, bake sale, bingo, more. Fundraiser to replace the old and dangerous water tank at Child Help International’s children’s home in Southeast Asia. Details on Facebook.
Second Saturday Summer Concert Series: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Kuna Greenbelt, 751 W. 4th St. Music by The Almost Dangerous Band. Free.
Gene Kleiner Day: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Bandshell, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian. Celebrate with a Meridian Symphony concert of greatest hits. Bring a picnic and a blanket/chair. Free. 208-891-2721, meridiansymphony.org.
June 9
Sun Dance Touch Rugby Tournament:Registration at 9 a.m., first kick at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 9, Riverglen Junior High School, 6801 N. Gary Lane, Boise. Benefits Rugby Idaho All Stars. $15 general, $5 for Rugby Idaho players.
Private Gardens Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9, Boise Highlands to Hidden Springs area. Selection of nine private gardens. $35 general, $30 Idaho Botanical Garden members. Get a tour map and purchase tickets on the day of the tour at Edwards Greenhouse or Hidden Springs Community Farm. 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
Art Song Recital: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Opera Idaho’s Resident Company singers perform non-staged songs often incorporating well-known poems and seasonal themes with complex piano and music. Free. 208-345-3531.
June 10
Opal Theatre Company’s White Dog Reading Series: 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, White Dog Brewing, 705 Fulton St., Boise. “Tiny, Beautiful Things” by Nia Vardalos. Free. 208-283-9124.
June 11
Camp Rainbow Gold Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, Fanci Freez locations, 1402 W. State St., Boise, and 1750 W. McMillan Road, Suite 100, Meridian. Portion of all proceeds go to Camp Rainbow Gold. Just mention Camp Rainbow Gold to make sure your purchase is counted.
June 12
Theresa Caputo: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s “Long Island Medium,” will share personal stories about her life, explain how her gift works and deliver healing messages to audience members. $39.75-$89.75. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
Lany: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $25-$55. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
June 14
Food Trucks on Flag Day: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way. Food trucks, carnival-style games, activities, entertainment, vendors. Benefits the Nampa Recreation Center Scholarship Program. 208-468-5858.
Jackson Country Stomp: 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Billy Currington will headline with LoCash, Carly Pearce, Tyler Rich. $35. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
World Village Film Night: 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Screening of “Ruben Blades in Not My Name,” followed by salsa and bachata social. Free. worldvillagefestival.com.
The Offspring: 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Acoustic show. Opening: Jonny Two Bags. $49.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $50 day of show.
June 15
CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo: 150-mile bike ride out of Sandpoint, Saturday, June 15. Beyond the 150-miler is five other ride options, including a Family Fun Ride. All routes are timed, except for the family ride. Benefits the Lake Pend Oreille School District’s literacy initiative and after-school reading programs. chafe150.org.
South Fork Boise River and Smith Prairie: Register at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, for an 8 a.m. departure. Terry Panhorst, P.G. will lead a tour that includes Danskin Mountain rhyolite, the Idaho batholith, the Anderson Dam site, the South Fork of the Boise River, and more. Return to Boise by 6 p.m. $15 general, $10 IMMG members. No preregistration needed. 208-853-1678, idahomuseum.org.
World Refuge Day: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Grove Plaza, N. 8th and W. Main streets, Boise. Ethnic food, performances, artisans, and a citizenship ceremony. Free. worldrefugeedayboise.org.
Sun Valley Brewfest: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Ketchum Town Square, 480 4th St. E., Ketchum. More than 40 brewers from Idaho and the Northwest, music, games, food and wine. $25 advance, $30 at the door. sunvalleybrewfest.com.
Ballpark Brew Fest: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Craft beer tasting from local breweries Boise Brewing, Payette Brewing, Barbarian Brewery, Clairvoyant Brewery and Hop Valley Brewery. Also, food trucks, music, games. $15, includes a mug and six beer tasting tickets, $5 for designated drivers/younger than 21, includes a hot dog and soda. 208-322-5000, boisehawks.com.
LED Grand Opening Party: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 1420 W. Grove St., Boise. Open house party celebrating LED’s new space. LED dancers Brett Perry and Nell Josephine perform a duet accompanied by the LED band (7 and 8:15 p.m.), food trucks, beer from Hops & Bottles. $5 suggested donation.
Walking Phoenixes: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Johnny Cash tribute. $30, $35 and $40. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
June 16
Theo Von: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $32-$58. 208-387-1273, knittingfactory.com.
“Considering Matthew Shepard”: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise. Opera Idaho presents Critical Mass Vocal Artists in a performance of the three-part oratorio composed by Craig Hella Johnson. The work is a transporting musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard. $15 general, $10 students, free for children 12 and younger. 208-345-3531, operaidaho.org.
June 18
Outdoor Conversations with Author Carolyn White: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, Rediscovered Books, 180 N. 8th St., Boise. Discussing and signing her two books “Bricks Underneath a Hoop Skirt” and “Trucks are for Girls.” rdbooks.org.
Trey Rose: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, Audio Lab, 3640 Osage St., Garden City. Featured on this season of “The Voice.” Opening: Eric Henderson.$20. eventbrite.com.
Patty Griffin: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $45-$75. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
The Slackers: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.
June 19
Indigo Girls: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, Outlaw Field, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. $39 general. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.
June 20
Beyond the Block: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 20, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Community celebrations with music, food and fun. Free.
Jayceeoh: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $13. TicketWeb. $15 day of show.
Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $35-$47.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
June 21
Make Music Boise: Friday, June 21, Boise. Musical celebration with concerts on streets, sidewalks and park across the city. Free. makemusicday.org/boise.
Grow the Garden Party: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 21, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Appetizers from Horsewood Catering, signature cocktails, silent and live auctions, a photo booth, music. Benefits the Idaho Botanical Garden. $125 general, $100 IBG members. 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
Tapas for a Cause: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 21, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Benefits St. Vincent de Paul. $75 per person. svdpid.auctionreg.org/registration.
Anberlin: 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $28.50 general ($33 door), $58.50 VIP. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles: 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, Rain will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. $37.50-$57.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
June 22
Kruz-In Car Show: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Eagle Christian Church, 100 Short Road. Food, bounce houses, quilt show. Free. ecckruzin.com.
Boise Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Pitbull (headliner), Eli Young Band, Jake Miller, Tenille Townes, Tone Loc, and Color Me Badd. $20 general, $25 carnival wristband, $50 pit pass, $75 Cool Zone, at eventbrite.com. Prices good through April 30. boisemusicfestival.com.
Ustick in Bloom Neighborhood Event: 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Redwood Park, 2675 N. Shamrock Ave., Boise. Music, vendors, community resources, food trucks, followed by a movie at dark. Free. 208-570-6849.
In Good Taste: The Art of Love: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Cinder Winery, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. Three-course gourmet meal designed by Open Table with wine pairings by Cinder Wines, followed by gourmet dessert auction. Also, a performance of Jake Heggie’s one-act opera “At the Statue of Venus.” Benefit for Opera Idaho. $150 per person. RSVP by June 10. 208-345-3531, ext. 2; operaidaho.org/1819/other-events/in-good-taste.
Water Lantern Festival: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Food trucks, music, design your lantern, lantern launch. $30 until May 31, $35 after, $40 at the door, includes floating lantern, commemorative drawstring bag, marker, wristband. waterlanternfestival.com.
June 24
Machine Gun Kelly: 8 p.m. Monday, June 24, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $38.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $40 day of show.
June 26
Blue October: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $29.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $32 day of show.
June 27
Rebelution: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27, Outlaw Field, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Opening: Collie Buddz, Durand Jones and The Indications. $18 early bird, $35 general. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.
June 28
The Confession Sessions with Cat & Nat: 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $35. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
Sublime With Rome: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Opening: Common Kings. $33 first 100 tickets sold, $38.50 second 100, $43 after. ICTickets, 208-442-3232. $48.50 day of show.
June 29
YMCA Boise Front Trail Run: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 29, JR Simplot Lodge, Bogus Basin. Five-mile and 10-mile courses through the trees of Bogus Basin. ymcatvidaho.org.
International Asteroid Day: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Activities, meteorite exhibit, more. Free. 208-368-9876, idahomuseum.org.
Music on the Greenbelt: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Kuna Greenbelt, 751 W. 4th St. Featuring Gary Tackett and Full Moon Rude, Sweet Briar. Also, food, vendors, arts and crafts, cornhole and archery tag tournaments. Free.
Granger Smith: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Road. Featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. Opening: McKenna Faith. $35-$105. sunvalley.ticketfly.com.
Sunset Concert Series: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Tamarack Resort’s Amphitheater, 311 Village Drive. Music by Bill Coffey and The Cash Money Cousins. Free.
Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Cinder Winery, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. Tribute to John Denver. Opening: Andy Byron, Wilson Roberts. $20-$45. americanamusicseries.net.
June 30
Clint Black: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Outlaw Field, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Opening: Andy Byron. $45 general. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.
This story was originally published May 23, 2019 at 5:00 PM.