Before giving 2019 the boot, celebrate December with festive shows, all things Christmas
December is here, and a congratulations is in order.
You tackled 2019 like a boss, and now it’s time to celebrate.
How will you be ringin’ in 2020?
At home with your loved one watching Netflix and popping cheap champagne? (That’s my speed)
Or meet up with friends downtown to drink and dance in style?
Whatever you choose, be safe and have fun!
But before saying goodbye to the year, enjoy all that December has to offer — and there is plenty.
Take the kids to visit and take photos with City Santa at the downtown branch of D.L. Evans Bank on First Thursday, Dec. 5, and on the Saturdays of Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Hit up Winter Garden aGlow, which is still going strong all month at the Idaho Botanical Garden, for a festive spectacle of lights.
Need more lights?
Hop on the Boise Township Tours’ heated trolley to check out the Christmas lights in the area. Tours will be offered Dec. 9-23 and 26-30.
In the mood for holiday tunes?
Kenny G brings his The Miracle Holiday & Hits Tour to the Morrison Center on Dec. 4. Mannheim Steamroller stops at Ford Idaho Center on Dec. 10. Ballet Idaho performs the magical classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 19-23.
New Year’s Eve
Idaho Potato Drop: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Capitol Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., in front of the Idaho Statehouse. Music stages, a heated tent with hands-on activities for kids, food trucks, beer garden, rail jam, fireworks, more. Free, but VIP tickets ($100) available at potatodropshop.com.
Wahooz New Year’s Eve Party: 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31, Wahooz Family Fun Zone, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian. Unlimited Twister, Frog Hopper, bumper cars, laser maze, XD Dark Ride, mini golf, more, plus a midnight countdown party with balloon drop. $20; add $8.99 for all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. 208-898-0900, wahoozfunzone.com.
▪ Wahooz “Noon Year’s Eve Party,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. With all the same activities as that night’s event, but a noon countdown party. $20; add $8.99 for all-you-can-eat pizza buffet.
Humpin’ Hannah’s New Year’s Eve Bash: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Hannah’s, 621 W. Main St., Boise. Drink specials, mash-up music videos by DJ Johnny Goforth, The Rocci Johnson Band (9 p.m. to close), midnight champagne with prize drop, best dancers on the floor win prizes all night. $15 cover.
Lock In for Kids: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way. Children ages 6-12 stay locked in at the Nampa Rec Center all night and enjoy movies, swimming, games and a pizza party. Male and female supervisors will be with the children all night. Children should bring a sleeping bag, swim suit, towel and clothes to sleep in. Pick up kids between 8:30 and 9 a.m. the next morning. $20 NRC members, $25 nonmembers. Register by 7 p.m. the day before to avoid a $5 late fee. 208-468-5858.
Pinz Z-Lounge Countdown Party: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Pinz Bowling Center at Wahooz, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian. Cosmic bowling, nacho bar and dessert buffet (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.), one attraction pass, $5 game card and a midnight countdown party with champagne or sparkling cider. $45 general, $27 children 12 and younger, through Dec. 30; $5 more at the door if lanes available. Reservations: 208-898-0900, ext. 0.
Micky & the Motorcars: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Special guests: Muzzie Braun, Jeff Crosby and The Refugees, Tylor and The Train Robbers. $25 general ($30 door), $75 reserved. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, River Run Lodge, 520 Serenade Lane, Ketchum. Dancing, photo booth, complimentary bubbles until 10 p.m., as well as the midnight toast. Benefits the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. $150 per person. sunvalleycenter.org.
NYE Roaring 20’s Party: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Richard’s, 500 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Appetizers, buffet dinner and desserts by chef Richard Langston; full bar; heated outdoor tent; photo booth; DJs. Costumes encouraged. $150 per person, $275 for two. richardsboise.com/nye.
Benefits
Open House and Charity Event: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, and 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 17-19, Sound in Motion, 3554 S. Findley Ave., Boise. Silent auction, free beginner classes (salsa, waltz, cha cha, bachata, zouk). Benefit for the backpack program at The Idaho Foodbank. Free. soundinmotiondance.com.
▪ Charity Social, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, featuring at all-levels bachata class, followed by dancing until 1 a.m. with performances at 10 p.m. $10 minimum donation.
Festivals/Fairs
Winter Garden aGlow: 6 to 9 p.m. daily (last admission at 8:30 p.m.), through Jan. 4 (except Dec. 4 and 10), Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Display of more than 380,000 sparkling lights with special visits from Santa, local choirs, vendors, more. $10 general, $8 IBG members and children 5-12, in advance. Admission is $2 more at the gate, free for ages 4 and younger. 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
City Santa: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, D.L. Evans Bank, 890 W. Main St., Boise. Free photos with Santa. Donations support the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. downtownboise.org/events/city-santa.
Boise Christmas Show: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $5 general, $4 seniors, free for children 12 and younger. boisechristmasshow.com.
Breakfast with Santa: Tickets are $10.
▪ 7 to 9 a.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, Chick-fil-A, 2012 N. Eagle Road, Meridian. Reservations through eventbrite.com.
▪ 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7-21, Backstage Bistro, 3711 E. Longwing Lane, Meridian. Reservations: 208-995-2943.
BFM Indoor Winter Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 21, 1500 Shoreline Drive, southeast corner of the building, Boise. 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com/indoor-winter-market.
Old Boise Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 through Jan. 4, Pioneer Building (basement), 6th and Main streets, Boise. Model trains running through scenic towns, mountains and industries. See passenger, freight, steam, diesel and special Christmas trains. Visit Santa upstairs from noon to 4 p.m. (through Dec. 21). Free. oldboisemrc.org.
Caldwell Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, Caldwell Model Railroad Club & Historical Society, 809 Dearborn St. Many model trains will be running, including special Christmas trains and the Thomas the Tank Engine. Also, children’s activities, cookies, and snack. Free. cmrchs.org.
Holiday Lights Trolley Tours: 7 p.m. Dec. 7-28 (closed Dec. 13, 16, 25), Evergreen Business Mall, Cole and Ustick roads, Boise. $18 general, $10 children 3-12, $5 ages 2 and younger. Nightly tours start at 7 p.m., with additional tour times available closer to Christmas. 208-433-0849, boisetrolleytours.com.
Christmas Lights Tours: 6 and 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Dec. 9-23 and 26-30, Elmer’s Restaurant, 1385 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. 75-minute tour in enclosed, heated trolley with music. $16 general, $14 students, seniors, active military w/ID, $7 children 7-12, $3 children 2-6, free for ages younger than 2. 208-570-9025, boisetownshiptours.com.
Scentsy Point of Lights: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 9-11, Scentsy Commons, 2901 E. Pine Ave., Meridian. Light display (more than 700,000 lights including the light tunnel), music by local high school and community choirs, refreshments, a visit from Santa, Clyde the Camel and a live nativity. Free. 208-472-0800.
Music
A Swingin’ Little Christmas w/Suzy Bogguss: Opening: Andy Byron, Steve Fulton. Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets.
▪ 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Center For Spiritual Living, 10464 W. Garverdale Court, Boise. $38-$70.
▪ 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Cinder Winery, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. Sold out.
Capital City Sound’s “Holiday Harmony” Christmas Show and Bake Sale: $10 general, $5 children 12 and younger, at the door or ccsholiday.eventbrite.com. capitalcitysound.org.
▪ 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 W. Overland Road, Boise.
▪ 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa.
Granger Smith: 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 16-17, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Sold out.
Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza: 7:30 p.m. Sunday-Monday, Dec. 22-23, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Variety show hosted by Curtis and Jodi Stigers. Fundraiser for Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter. $50. egyptiantheatre.net.
Performance Arts
Eugene Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 3-4, Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. $25, $30 and $35 general, $15, $20 and $25 children. 208-459-5275, caldwellfinearts.org.
▪ Clara’s Tea Party: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 3-4, Langroise Center, College of Idaho campus, Caldwell. Face painting, ballet lessons, crafts, treats, and visits by “The Nutcracker” cast. $7.
Eugene Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker Jr.”: 1 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. $12, $15 and $20 general, $8, $10 and $12 children. 208-459-5275, caldwellfinearts.org.
▪ Clara’s Tea Party: 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Langroise Center, College of Idaho campus, Caldwell. Face painting, ballet lessons, crafts, treats, and visits by “The Nutcracker” cast. $7.
Holiday Pops: Featuring the full Boise Phil and Master Chorale with guest conductor, Charles Latshaw. 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.
▪ Nampa concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St. $28-$57.
▪ Boise concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane. $26-$65.
Ballet Idaho’s “The Nutcracker”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 19-20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22; 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $40, $54 and $65. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
Spectator Sports
Idaho Steelheads hockey: 7:10 p.m., CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $12-$40. CenturyLink Arena, 208-331-8497.
▪ Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7: vs. Allen Americans
▪ Wednesday, Dec. 11, and Friday-Saturday, Dec. 13-14: vs. Fort Wayne Komets
▪ Friday-Saturday, Dec. 27-28: vs. Allen Americans
Boise State Broncos men’s basketball: ExtraMile Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $10-$20 general, $9-$19 seniors, $8-$18 juniors. 208-426-4737, broncosports.com.
▪ Saturday, Dec. 7: vs. Colorado State, 2 p.m.
▪ Saturday, Dec. 14: vs. Alabama State, 4 p.m.
▪ Saturday, Dec. 28: vs. CSUN, 4 p.m.
Theater
Boise Contemporary Theater’s “Tammy Lisa/Misery to Meaning”: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 4-5, and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 854 Fulton St. $38 Friday-Saturday, $28 Wednesday-Thursday and matinee, $18 all student tickets. 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.
Music Theatre of Idaho’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 5-6; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. $24 general, $22 seniors, $20 youth. 208-468-2385, broadwaynampa.org.
Boise Little Theater’s “Annie”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Dec. 6-7 and 13-14; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 5 and 12; and 2 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 14, 100 E. Fort St. $21 general, $19 students, seniors, military, children 17 and younger. 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
Knock ‘em Dead Productions’ “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Dec. 6-7 and 13-14; 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12; and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15, Boise Factory Outlet Mall, 6850 Eisenman Road, Building No. 3, Suite 6910. $25 general in advance, $29 at the door. $25 students, seniors, military, $20 children, in advance or at the door. kedproductions.org.
Stage Coach Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Dec. 6-7, 13-14; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 5 and 12; and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1 and 8, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $15. For Thursdays and matinees: $12 seniors, military, students. 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
“Reindeer Games!”: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7, The Balcony, 150 N. 8th St., Boise. Presented by LipsInc!, Idaho’s professional female impersonation troupe. $20. Reservations recommended: 208-368-0405.
Alley Repertory Theater’s “La Cage Aux Folles”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, Dec. 12-14 and 19-21; and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1 and 15, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $25 general, $15 students. alleyrep.org.
Daily Calendar
Dec. 1
Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Decorated trees, wreaths and holiday decor, with special family events and visits with Santa. $8 general, $5 military, seniors and children 3-12, free for ages 2 and younger. Fashion Show and Luncheon (11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2): sold out. 208-367-8733, saintalphonsus.org/festival.
Canyon County Festival of Trees: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces, pictures and breakfast with Santa, craft fair, entertainment. Benefits Canyon County Meals on Wheels in Caldwell and Nampa. $5 general, $3 seniors and children 12 and younger, $15 family pass. Gala Dinner and Live Auction (5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2): $100. 208-459-0439, canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com.
Thanksgiving Weekend with Potter Wines: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Potter Wines, 5286 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Barrel tasting, case discounts, children’s crafts. $25 general, $15 wine club members, includes wine glass and hummus/charcuterie plate. 208-866-7765.
Dec. 2
Idaho’s Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, Idaho State Capitol steps, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Brenda Mee and Kevin Mee of Boise radio station 101.9 The Bull will emcee. Music by the Andrus Ambassador Honor Choir from Meridian’s Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School and Idaho’s 25th Army Band. View holiday decorations inside the Capitol following the ceremony. Free.
Dec. 3
Black Mountain: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $20 at eventbrite.com, $23 at the door.
Dec. 4
Hoochie Coochie Men: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, The Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Fundraiser for the Boise State University Music Scholarship and Endowment Fund. Opening: Trials & Tribulations Blues Band. $15 general, $18 preferred. eventbrite.com. $18 and $21 at the door.
Kenny G: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $40-$70. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
Dec. 5
Buy Idaho Holiday Market: 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. Shop for gifts made in Idaho by Buy Idaho vendors. Also, music, beer and wine garden. Free. 208-343-2582.
VetsGiving: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, The Honey Pot CBD, 1228 Broadway Ave., Boise. Full Thanksgiving dinner to veterans, plus giveaway gift bags. Free, but register at eventbrite.com.
Operatini: Holiday Cheers: 5:30 and 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, The Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Opera Idaho’s Young Artists and members of Opera Idaho’s Resident Company sing holiday, opera and musical theatre favorites. $24 and $32, includes dinner bar (drinks purchased separately). 208-343-1871, operaidaho.org/events/operatini.
Idaho Ho Ho Live: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise. Features musicians from this year’s album performing mini-sets on the RX stage as a preview of the Idaho Ho Ho Benefit Concert (Dec. 7 at Visual Arts Collective). Idaho Ho Ho CDs available for purchase with proceeds to benefit the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. Free. 208-344-8010.
Spoon: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Portion of ticket sales to benefit The Speedy Foundation. $32 general ($35 door), $60 reserved. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
Dec. 6
Boise State University Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $10 general, $8 seniors, $2 children and non-BSU students. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110. Free ticket to BSU students, faculty, staff and alumni at Morrison Center Box Office.
Bluegrass and Birds: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Mardi Gras Ballroom, 615 S. 9th St., Boise. $10 general, $5 children 5-17, free for ages 4 and younger. Raptor presentation, music by Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers and Idyltime, food truck. Fundraiser for the World Center for Birds of Prey. 208-362-3716, peregrinefund.org/calendar.
Radio Boise’s Practice New Year’s Eve Party: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise. Music from local band Regular Sounds performing as the B-52’s, Boise Rockeoke and KRBX DJs, as well as dance troupes, the station’s electric vehicle raffle drawing, a live auction and a ‘practice’ countdown to midnight. $15 at radioboise.org, $18 at the door.
Kai Wachi: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Sam Lamar. $20 early bird, $22 general ($25 door), $50-$60 reserved. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
Dec. 7
Cookie Bear Pancake Breakfast & Gingerbread Festival: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian. Pancake decorating, holiday crafts, Cookie Bear character appearance for storytime, dancing, photos, more. $15 at myidahotix.com.
Claus ‘N’ Paws: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 (last admission at 4:30 p.m.), Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Holiday crafts, face painting, photos with Santa (for a small donation to benefit zoo programs), animals residents receiving their holiday gifts. Free. 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.
Idaho Krampus Con: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, ABU Games, 7211 W. Colonial St., Boise. Turns a traditional Christmas bazaar into a Winter Comic-Con with Artist Alley, vendors, guest speakers, games, costume contest, Krampus himself, more.
Free. Details on Facebook.
12 Bars of Christmas Crawl: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Downtown Boise. Participating bars: Balcony Club (registration noon to 3 p.m.), Cactus Bar, Fatty’s Bar, Lost Grove Brewing Company, Tom Grainey’s, Sill Birch, others. $20, includes 16oz Bad Santa stadium cup, Santa hat, wristband. No bar cover for ticket purchasers. eventbrite.com.
Eagle Country Christmas: 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. Holiday market, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, carriage rides, children’s activities, music, vintage fire truck display, tree lighting ceremony (5:30 p.m.), more. Free. cityofeagle.org/countrychristmas.
Meridian Symphony presents “Home for the Holidays”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Centennial Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise. Featuring Hess’ “A Christmas Overture,” concert suite from “The Polar Express,” “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah” with special guests the Centennial High School Choir. $12 general, $10 senior/student/military, $5 children, in advance and at the door if available. 208-891-2721, meridiansymphony.org.
Boise TubeChristmas: 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Idaho Capitol Rotunda, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Free. boisestate.edu/music-brass/tubachristmas.
Ladies Night Out: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 6850 W. Joplin Road, Meridian. Drinks, appetizers, dessert auction, music, silent auction, boutique shopping, more. Hosted by Wish Granters. $50. wishgranters.org.
An Evening with Demi Moore: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey. Actor, producer, director, activist, and writer Demi Moore will join Company of Fools founder Denise Simone on the John C. Glenn stage for an intimate evening of conversation, memories and discussion about Moore’s New York Times No. 1 Best-Seller “Inside Out: A Memoir.” Benefit for the John C Glenn Legacy Fund. $50, $100 and $250. 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org.
The Dead South: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $25. eventbrite.com. $29.50 at the door.
Mele Kalikimaka: A Worldwide Celebration of Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Presented by Millennial Choirs and Orchestras. $12-$32. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
American Hitmen: Rock for Toys for Tots: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Hannah’s, 621 W. Main St., Boise. The Rocci Johnson Band to follow at 10:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit local USMC’s Toys for Tots. $5-$10 suggested donation. Details on Facebook.
Handel’s Messiah: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, St. John’s Cathedral, 707 N. 8th St., Boise. Special performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Boise Phil and Master Chorale. $26. boisephil.org.
Idaho Ho Ho Benefit Concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. Featuring Steve Fulton, Eilen Jewell, Red Light Challenge, Rebecca Scott, Brook Faulk, others. Proceeds benefit the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. $17 at eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.
Dec. 8
Santa Claws and Paws: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Bark n’ Purr, 1036 S. Vista Ave., Boise. Receive a memorable photo of Santa with your pet(s) and a link for all digital photos. Operation Community Cats will use proceeds to spay and neuter outside cats. $25, or $20 with a cat food donation to help feed cold, outdoor cats on their own. 208-371-9797.
Boise Baroque Orchestra’s Winter Celebration: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 Hillcrest Drive, Boise. Music by the BBO String Quartet with soloist Bhavani Kotha, buffet, silent auction. $75. 208-297-3182, ext. 1; boisebaroque.org.
“Miracle on 34th Street” film: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Idaho State Museum, 610 N. Julia Davis Drive, Boise. The 1947 holiday classic with complimentary hot cocoa, cider and cookies. $5 general, $2 members. Museum admission not included in ticket price. history.idaho.gov/events-programs.
Luke Carter: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Nazareth Retreat Center, 4450 N. Five Mile Road, Boise. $25 advance, $30 at the door. Bring a canned good for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. 208-375-2932, nazarethretreatcenter.org.
NNU Noel Concert: 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $10 general, $5 students and seniors, at the door or call 208-467-8413.
Opera Idaho Children’s Choruses Winter Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise. 208-345-3531, operaidaho.org.
Boise Ice Show: Jingle Blades: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Featuring skaters from the Boise Figure Skating Club and Learn to Skate program. $23 general, $13 children 12 and younger. CenturyLink Arena, 208-331-8497.
Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo Duo: 5 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, The Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $22.50-$55. 208-426-3498, boisejazzsociety.org.
Dec. 10
Youth Arts Crawl: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St. Sneak peak into Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker, followed by the Boise Phil (a piece from its youth group), holiday favorites from Opera Idaho’s Children’s Choruses, and BCT’s Theater Lab students performing a piece from one of their original plays written and performed by the students. $15 general, $10 youth 17 and younger. boiseartscrawl.ticketleap.com/youth-arts-crawl.
Mannheim Steamroller: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $39-$69. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
Dec. 11
Static-X: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Wednesday 13. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.
Dec. 12
Nampa Rec Center Scholarship Benefit Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Texas Roadhouse, 1830 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa. Pulled pork or grilled chicken, green beans, choice of mashed potatoes or fries and fresh baked rolls. All proceeds will be donated directly to the scholarship fund to help people in the Nampa community. $10 per person. 208-468-5858.
Idaho Beautiful Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Still Water Hollow, 18120 Dean Lane, Nampa. Features Maddie Zahm and Kate Plaisted, both from “American Idol.” Benefits women’s shelters in Canyon and Ada County, specifically Hope’s Door Shelter run by Advocates Against Family Violence. $15 general, $30 VIP. eventbrite.com.
Casey Donahew: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20 general ($22 door), $50-$60 reserved. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
Hellyeah: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Nonpoint, Deepfall. $34.50-$169. eventbrite.com.
Sacha Robotti: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: ohbrando, Sautrah. $15. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $17 at the door.
Dec. 14
Holiday Sports Card Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Meridian, 875 S. Allen St., Meridian. Hosted by Jerry’s Rookie Shop. Free.
North End Holiday House Tour: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Boise. Self-guided tour of eight homes in the Hays Street Historic District (entire route is within one mile, easily walkable). Proceeds benefit Jesse Tree of Idaho. $20 advance at northendboise.org/holiday-tour. $25 day of tour at Goody’s, 1502 N. 13th St., free for children younger than 12.
Uncle Kippy’s Twisted Christmas Show & CD Release Party: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Hannah’s, 621 W. Main St., Boise. Join Kip Attaway & Friends for his “Old Friends and Road Songs” album release party. $20 at the door, includes CD. Details on Facebook.
Dec. 15
Come Together Kuna Community Choir Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Kuna Performing Arts Center, 637 E. Deer Flat Road. Free, but reservations required at eventbrite.com.
Dec. 16
Rumi Night: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Poetry, conversation, Persian desserts and tea to celebrate the life and work of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, the 13th century Persian poet and mystic philosopher. Attendees are welcome to bring a Rumi poem to share. Free.
GENTRI’s “Finding Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, South Junior High School, 3101 W. Cassia St., Boise. $22. eventbrite.com.
Dec. 18
The Bell Ringer: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Holiday rock opera featuring former Trans-Siberian Orchestra members Jody Ashworth and Valerie Vigoda. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. $29.50-$49.50. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
Dec. 20
Boise Christmas Banquet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise. Boise Rescue Mission Ministries will be serving free turkey dinner meals and handing out holiday food boxes to registered guests. To register for a holiday food box and/or a meal at the banquet, call 208-338-LIFE (5433).
Dec. 21
Bowling with Santa: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, Pinz Bowling Center at Wahooz, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian. Unlimited bowling, shoe rentals, cookies and hot cocoa, and plenty of Santa time. $10. 208-898-0900, pinzbowlingidaho.com.
Nampa Christmas Banquet: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, College Church of the Nazarene, 504 E. Dewey Ave. Boise Rescue Mission Ministries will be serving free turkey dinner meals and handing out holiday food boxes to registered guests. To register for a holiday food box and/or a meal at the banquet, call 208-338-LIFE (5433).
Serenata Orchestra’s Big Christmas Sing and Play Along: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Play and sing along with choruses from Handel’s Messiah and other Christmas carols. boiseserenata.com.
The Fab Four — The Ultimate Tribute: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $34.50, $47.40 and $59.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.
Dec. 28
Blues Addicts: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, The Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Special guests: The Brass Tacks Horns. $18 general, $23 preferred. eventbrite.com. $21 and $26 at the door.
Zoso — The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.
This story was originally published November 28, 2019 at 3:10 PM.