Boise artist’s Basque fairy inspired exhibit, herbal skincare line buzzing with over 240 products, family STEAM spin art, and more. 
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
Local happenings: Boise artist’s Basque fairy inspired exhibit, a herbal skincare line buzzing with over 240 products, and a chance to name the zoo’s red panda — catch up here.
State-level stories: Virginia Canyon’s free mountain bike park sees weekend riders, reading scores jump in North Idaho districts, and Alaska Air adds Ontario to Boise service — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Practice English conversation every Saturday, childcare provided
- Strengthen balance and endurance to prevent falls
- Practice reading skills with a therapy dog
- Join Monday Alzheimer’s caregiver support group
- Meet Idaho veterans monthly over coffee
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Markets: Craving sunshine-ripe peaches, locally churned butter, or kale that trades like Bitcoin? Boise’s farmers markets have it all. Check out the full lineup.
Wildlife: Idaho’s wildlife scene feels like a live-action documentary filled with elk cameos, bear plot twists, and moose roadblocks. Hit these wildlife hotspots for up-close encounters with over 700 species.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Books on the Vine is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🎶 Music & Movement in the Park @ William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium | Friday (8/1) at 10:30am – Ready to swap morning coffee for a stroller dance party in Ann Morrison Park? Pack a blanket, grab a chair, and let your little ones boogie by the deer statue while you pretend you’ve still got rhythm. It’s all squeals, smiles, and silly moves.
🌀 Family STEAM Fridays: Spin Art @ Victory Branch Library | Friday (8/1) at 1:00pm – If your weekend plans so far have been “Netflix, laundry, Netflix,” shake things up at Victory Branch Library’s Forrey Room on August 1 with spin art. Science and paint collide, all materials provided, and they even clean up the mess.
This weekend
🐦 2025 Summer Songbird Banding @ Diane Moore Nature Center | Saturday (8/2) at 7:00am – Morning birdsong is majestic until your neighbor’s grackle screams at dawn, join Boise’s bird nerds at Diane Moore Nature Center instead. Swing by the river banding station, chat with lab-coated biologists, and watch them tag and release warblers. Free, just snag a spot on Eventbrite.
🎨 Nature Art Workshop: Intro to Nature Drawing @ Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area | Saturday (8/2) at 9:00am – Ready to trade ski poles for pencils this weekend? Join Catalyst Arts Collective on Bogus Basin’s upper patio for an intro nature drawing class, where we’ll sketch lupines, pines, and the occasional squirrel in graphite, colored pencil, or pen and ink. All skill levels welcome.
🛶 Caltucky + Up a Creek @ Shrine Social Club | Saturday (8/2) at 7:00pm – Think you’ve heard every riff the Shrine Basement has to offer? A toe-tapping Kentucky twang collides with rebellious creekside energy, courtesy of Caltucky and Up a Creek. Expect banjo licks, snarky lyrics, and a soundtrack that pairs perfectly with a cold one.
🌞 Sunday Morning Dance Party @ Hap Hap Lounge | Sunday (8/3) at 9:30am – Cold brew, kombucha, and a groove-heavy wake-up call? Yes, please. DJ Chakra Khan and The Dance Commander are throwing a feel-good summer celebration where the beats are bright, the energy is high, and the vibes are pure joy. Come dance your way into Sunday bliss.
❤️🔥 Ramirez: From Frisco With Love Tour @ Knitting Factory | Sunday (8/3) at 8:00pm – Who knew a tour from San Francisco could land here with such swagger? Ramirez will serenade us with velvety vocals, a few covers, and that signature charm we can’t get enough of. Grab your favorite people and toast to good vibes, no pretension required.
Next week
🎻 Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys @ Shrine Social Club | Monday (8/4) at 8:00pm – Shake off Monday night’s blues with Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys cutting loose some rootsy tunes, and Shrine Basement kicking things off. It’s a cozy, all-ages hootenanny where you can hoist a local brew, tip your hat, and pretend you’re still twenty-something.
🎤 Emily Nenni @ Neurolux | Monday (8/4) at 8:00pm – Ditch your usual weekend plans again for Emily Nenni and her crew, serving classic honky-tonk, soul, and rock ’n’ roll fire that’ll dust off those well-worn boots. Her sweet-and-sassy lyrics about hard living and hot nights will have you grinning your boots off.
🤖 Robopocalypse: The Musical @ Shrine Social Club | Tuesday (8/5) at 7:00pm – Midweek calls for killer puppets, snarling robots, and show tunes that might outshine your office playlist. Puppeteers For Fears rolls into the Shrine Ballroom with Robopocalypse: The Musical, plus special guest Blunderbusst. It’s equal parts charming marionettes, dry humor, and mechanical mayhem.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Cancerslug and more @ The Shredder – 7 pm
- 8/1 Dierks Bentley @ Ford Idaho Center – 7 pm
- 8/2 Shirlee G @ Vintage 61 Wine Bar – 7 pm
- 8/2 Dantzaldi @ Idaho Central Arena – 7:30 pm
- 8/2 Improvement Movement and more @ Neurolux – 8 pm
- 8/4 Dinosaur Jr. and more @ Treefort Music Hall – 7 pm
- 8/5 MC Chris and more @ The Shredder – 7 pm
- 8/5 Cory Hanson @ Neurolux – 8 pm
- 8/5 Jutes @ Treefort Music Hall – 8 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Boise edition
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*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Holden Raulston (THG Real Estate)
A saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and sports court set the scene for legendary gatherings on a rare acre in one of Treasure Valley’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Park-like grounds and a gym mean there’s plenty of room to roam or recharge, while the mountain views from nearly every window never get old.
Inside, a chef’s kitchen, grand staircase, and balcony bring the drama. Highland Homes’ signature quality shows up in every detail, from soaring ceilings to a whole-house water filtration system. The perks keep coming with access to a luxe clubhouse, equestrian center, and organic community farm.
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