Happy Friday, Boise. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Boise Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Smarter tenant pest relief: Boise startup Pest Share raised $28 million in seed funding from Integrity Growth Partners to scale its pest control platform, already serving 300,000 units across 48 states — read about the funding and growth.

Spotlight on neighborhood leadership: Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, City Council, and residents on Tuesday celebrated the newly named recipients of the city’s 2026 Neighborhood Investment Awards, marking the announcement of next year’s neighborhood honorees — meet the 2026 recipients.

Independence on the move: Valley Regional Transit’s Beyond Access offers free rides across Ada and Canyon counties for seniors and people with disabilities, expanding service beyond fixed routes and delivering 3,100 trips each month — see how to sign up.

Highlights this week

• Kids read to therapy dogs
• Build strength and balance, prevent falls
• Explore banking apps with Senior Planet
• Enjoy social time at Memory Café
• Discover how fossils shaped modern science

Your new weekend spot

Indian Creek Winery in Kuna makes it easy to have a good time. Bring a friend, split a bottle, find a century-old tree to lounge under, and then just kick back.

There’s live music on the weekends in the afternoon, and plenty of ground for kids to run around without bothering anyone.

This family owned winery has been in operation for more than four decades, and all the reviews rave about the wines. It won’t be hard to find something you like.

Indian Creek is open Friday-Sunday 12-5PM. Visit their site to see upcoming events and shop their wines.

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Trail overhaul in works: Garden City just teased a “major” Greenbelt rebuild for next year, covering the stretch from the 36th St pedestrian bridge to Heron Park. They’re warning of a long detour, but details aren’t out yet. The city’s still working through floodplain permits, so no start date or route info for now. See what’s known so far.

Purpose on the plate: Utah’s Aubergine Kitchen is coming to Idaho. The health-forward fast-casual spot opens its first Gem State location at The Village in Meridian, with a grand opening on Sept. 19. Expect bowls, protein plates, salads, smoothies, and their “niceshakes” and “nice cream.” Eat better, feel different? Read the full story.

Market: Fresh veggies, homemade jams, slightly too confident street musicians, and the joy of overbuying produce you swear you’ll cook with this week, Boise Farmers Market is basically Saturday morning perfection.

Modern health: Willow is changing the weight management game with sustainable, flexible, and modern plans to help you feel your best. All their docs are board certified, and you get unlimited access to your physician (AKA… you’ll be in good hands). Take this 2-minute assessment to get started.

Learn something new: If you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, meet italki. They match you with native speakers for personalized lessons starting at just $5/hour. With 150+ languages to choose from and flexible scheduling, you won’t need to rearrange your life (or start a side hustle) to achieve fluency.

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🦷 Teethe @ Shrine Social Club | Friday (9/12) at 7:00pm – Shrine Basement has that secret handshake vibe for anyone still pining for sweaty live shows. Teethe and an all-ages crew of underdogs will pack the room with punchy riffs, sly grooves, and enough energy to make you ditch your grocery run. Trust me.

🍅 Something Rotten! @ Boise Little Theater | Friday (9/12) at 7:30pm – Ever wondered what Shakespeare would say if he saw a rival musical on our local stage? These two Bottom brothers went full-on tap-dancing extravaganza to steal his thunder. Expect over-the-top costumes, cheeky jokes, and enough high-kicking numbers to raise the roof.

This weekend

🤝 National Day of Service @ Sandy Point Beach | Saturday (9/13) at 9:00am – Join us at Sandy Point Beach for a cleanup that feels more like a block party by the water, minus the corporate sponsors. You’ll rake sand, paint railings, laugh with neighbors, and pretend it’s “exercise.” All ages are welcome.

🦞 2025 Boise Boil @ Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park | Saturday (9/13) at 12:00pm – Grab a plastic bib and slide into the annual Boise boil, where spicy crawfish, cold brews, and local gossip simmer in one giant backyard feast. Consider this your official excuse to slack off on cooking, or volunteer to wrestle mudbugs, just send me a PM.

🚗 Urban Legend Road Rally | Saturday (9/13) at 4:00pm – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upend your backyard-bore summer, here’s your excuse. Grab a team of up to five and zip around town on a laugh-filled scavenger hunt, decoding GPS riddles over snacks, surprise detours, and a shot at a ten-grand jackpot.

🧵 Quiltworx University @ The Grove Hotel | Sunday (9/14) at 4:00pm – Downtown Boise’s Grove Hotel turns into a quilt sanctuary Sept 14 to 19 thanks to Stitch n’ Snip’s Quiltworx University. Imagine mountain breezes, batik bonanza, and pro instructors shepherding you through jaw-dropping patterns. Finally, a creative week off you can brag about guilt-free.

🎸 Tom Keifer / LA Guns @ The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts | Sunday (9/14) at 7:30pm – Who says you’re too old for headbanging? Tom Keifer and LA Guns are bringing Cinderella’s anthems and fresh KeiferBand jams to town, complete with Tracii Guns’ riffs sharp enough to cut plywood. Expect nostalgia, ear candy, and maybe a stray guitar pick.

🎤 Gary Numan @ Treefort Music Hall | Sunday (9/14) at 8:00pm – Think you can handle a blast from the 70s future? Gary Numan lands in town packing killer synth riffs from ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’ to his latest eco-apocalypse anthems. It’s retro, it’s robotic, it’s the only local sci-fi gig you need this season.

Next week

✍️ The Casual Writer’s Club @ Library! at Collister | Tuesday (9/16) at 6:00pm – Think of an evening where your rambling thoughts finally find an audience, minus the judgment. We toss around goofy prompts, trade a few drafts over coffee, and pretend we’re born storytellers. All skill levels welcome, even if your biggest plot twist is brunch next door.

🎤 The Symposium + John Myrtle @ Shrine Social Club | Tuesday (9/16) at 7:00pm – Live in the Shrine Basement, John Myrtle brings his deadpan humor and melodic side-eye to the mic. It’s a midweek sigh of relief, a chance to swap stories with locals who get your brand of sarcasm, and leave smarter than your to-do list.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/12 Cardiel and more @ Neurolux – 8 pm
• 9/12 Man’s Best Party: Sabrina Carpenter Night @ Knitting Factory – 8 pm
• 9/13 Jauz @ Treefort Music Hall – 8 pm
• 9/13 Shadow Work and more @ Neurolux – 8 pm
• 9/13 Bop To The Top @ Knitting Factory – 9 pm
• 9/14 Hemlock @ Knitting Factory – 6:30 pm
• 9/14 Nick Delffs and more @ Neurolux – 8 pm
• 9/16 Everclear: 30th Anniversary of Sparkle & Fade @ Treefort Music Hall – 7 pm
• 9/16 Duffy Bishop @ The Sapphire Room – 7 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Boise edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Carter Yocham (Boise Premier Real Estate)

Stripped to the studs and rebuilt from scratch, this Mesa stunner is basically a brand-new home wrapped in the charm of a tree-lined neighborhood. Custom kitchen cabinets, Taj Mahal quartzite counters, and engineered hardwood floors bring the style, while a 30-foot timber-tech deck stretches out to a backyard built for epic gatherings or lazy afternoons.

Every system is fresh, from the roof to the HVAC, with a 50-amp garage outlet ready for EVs or power tools. The Greenbelt, Boise River, and Warm Springs Golf Course are all just minutes away, so adventure is never far from home.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →