Composting workshop, read to a therapy dog, Sing 2 matinee, 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: Family-run Indian eatery makes the leap to Meridian, Boise’s chipmaker unveils its first apprentices, and Idaho Foodbank amps up school meal support — catch up here.
State-level stories: A 1.4 million dollar grant for University of Idaho wildfire research, the return of RapidGrass, and free onion variety trials near Wilder — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Join our welcoming weekly English conversation club
- Attend Tuesday’s library board meeting
- Boost senior strength to prevent falls
- Meet weekly to craft yarn for charity
- Get free legal advice this Tuesday
- Compare home equity loans for free
🫶 We got your back
Books: You could keep scrolling your e-reader, but there’s nothing like the thrill of discovering a hidden gem in person. These bookstores around Boise have the charm and rare finds you didn’t know you needed.
Food: Think Idaho is all potatoes? These Idaho eats pair finger steaks with huckleberries and Basque-inspired bites that steal the show.
Organization: Spending a weekend lining up matching containers only to watch chaos take over again? These sustainable organization tips prove that smart hacks can tame your messy, beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Edwards Greenhouse & Flowershop arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🧭 Explorer’s Club @ Lake Hazel Branch Library | Friday (8/8) at 1:00pm – Think of this as adult recess with a purpose, geared for our neighbors with developmental disabilities. Explorer’s Club serves up goofy challenges, artsy workshops, and a side of local high-fives. It’s quality time with zero stale icebreakers.
💃 Salsa & Bachata: Beginner Lesson + Social Dancing @ Ochos | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Dust off those pivot-friendly shoes and head upstairs for an hour of beginner salsa and bachata, then lose your dignity to cumbia, merengue, and more during late-night social dancing. No partner needed, just bring a thirst for fun, 21+ crowd only.
This weekend
⛏️ Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip @ Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00am – Who knew a private Jasper mine was practically in our backyard? We’ll swap brunch for bold, dusty boots as we slog down a rutted road to pry loose thunder eggs, a geology romp with only 25 spots. RSVP before your neighbor hogs all the rocks.
🐶 Read to a Therapy Dog @ Library at Collister | Saturday (8/9) at 10:30am – If your kid has read “Green Eggs and Ham” one too many times, swing by the library’s doggy desk and let them serenade a Certified Therapy Dog with their favorite book. Ten minutes of tail-wagging applause, a confidence boost, and zero eye rolls.
🎸 Molly Tuttle @ Knitting Factory | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – This weekend, Grammy-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle is turning our favorite downtown bar into a string-slinging masterpiece. Expect buttery fingerpicking, soulful Americana lyrics, and enough storytelling to outshine your cousin’s curated Spotify playlist. Who knew local nightlife could be this authentically riveting?
🏄 Surf Trash + The Happy Return @ Shrine Social Club | Sunday (8/10) at 6:00pm – Skip your usual weekend sitcom reruns and head to Shrine Basement for Surf Trash and The Happy Return. Expect fuzzed-out, sun-bleached guitar grooves, vintage garage energy, and just enough hometown swagger to make your lawn chairs jealous. Grab a local brew and ditch your recliner.
😈 Sharpie Smile with guests @ Neurolux | Sunday (8/10) at 7:00pm – Gritty, loud, and unapologetically raw—SHARPIE SMILE storms into Neurolux for a night of heavy riffs and riotous energy. Expect a full-on sonic assault with killer guests in tow. Bring earplugs and attitude.
Next week
🎬 Sing 2 @ The Egyptian Theatre | Monday (8/11) at 11:00am – Nothing screams homegrown summer like a $3 matinee at the Egyptian Theatre. SING 2 brings our favorite koala impresario’s big Broadway ambitions, chart-topping tunes, and a surprise Bono cameo, all dusted in sequins and served with a wink.
🌱 The Dirt on Gardening Series: Composting @ Star Branch Library | Monday (8/11) at 6:30pm – Turn your scraps into garden gold! Learn the ins and outs of composting in this hands-on workshop just for adults. Whether you’re a green thumb or a total newbie, you’ll leave ready to give your trash a second chance.
🎶 Jump, Jam & Jive @ Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Quit talking to your lawn furniture and swing by JUMP Park for a free summer concert with Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats, plus Boise Hive opening. Family-friendly vibes, tasty food trucks, ice-cold beer, and wine for the grown-ups, no ticket required, just show up.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Thump @ Knitting Factory – 7 pm
- 8/8 Della Rose @ Heritage Social Club – 7 pm
- 8/9 Quiet Nights Duo @ Vintage ’61 Wine Bar – 7 pm
- 8/9 Weird Al Yankovic @ Ford Idaho Center – 7:30 pm
- 8/10 Órale @ River’s Edge Terrace – 5:30 pm
- 8/10 Sharpie Smile @ Neurolux – 7 pm
- 8/10 Tropidelic @ Shrine Social Club – 8 pm
- 8/12 Cardiel and more @ Neurolux – 8 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: Amanda Cutter (Silvercreek Realty Group)
Five bedrooms, three baths, and a three-car garage set the stage for this foothills hideout where wide-open views steal the show. The open-concept layout keeps things breezy, while a modern kitchen, new windows, and solar panels add a smart, eco-friendly twist. A private patio means front-row seats to sunsets and stargazing, with open space as your backyard neighbor.
Golf is just minutes away, and hiking trails are practically at your doorstep. With a garage EV charger, new hot water heater, and a 2013 roof, this place covers all the bases for easygoing living with a side of adventure.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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