Community Calendar

Tunes & Tales
Thursdays, 10:00am
Gear up for a whirlwind of fun with our energetic storytime! It's a perfect blend of captivating stories, toe-tapping tunes, groovy moves, and loads of learning! After storytime we will dive into 30 minutes of open play.

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Wandercraft is supplying a free craft night hosted by Books on the Vine every Thursday! Join us for a different craft every week, from bookmarks to journals and roses made from pages. Feel free to share ideas too! We also have a craft swap once a month and keep supplies in store to craft on other days!

Join Build Idaho and Ferguson Home Showroom for a complimentary and exclusive night focused on luxury custom home design.

The evening's expert sessions cover the three things every future custom homeowner wants to know:

How to Build a Custom Home — the real steps, start to finish
The Latest Interior Design Trends — what's defining luxury interiors right now
Top Luxury Communities — where the Treasure Valley's finest homes are being built

Sip award-winning wine from Caldwell's own Dunning Estates and enjoy a live cooking demonstration by Chef Grace McKie of Golden Giraffe Catering, all while you explore the latest in lighting, bath fixtures, faucets, showers, and premium appliances from Thermador and Bosch. Connect with luxury home builders and Parade of Homes award winning interior designer, Amy Kropp.

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Free Event! Comic sign ups at 9pm show starts at 9:30pm! Boise's best work out their material and some new comics try it out for the first time! It is a great way to spend an hour and a half laughing!

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3422728-0?pid=11495

Date and Time: On Thursday August 27, 2026 at 21:00 - 22:30

Venue details: Liquid Lounge, 405 South 8th Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Gallery Fifty-Five is sponsoring the 20th annual Art in the Plaza Show (formerly known as Art in the Courtyard) this August. The show with over 30 artists will take place in the stage area next to Hotel McCall, called the Depot Plaza, on Friday – Sunday, August 28-30. Show times are Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Live music is provided by local bands BRAID and Open Range, guitar and song duo Catfish D'Grey, Davis French and Johnny Shoes with Jen Pisano. Admission is free.

Open Hours:
Friday, August 28, 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, August 29, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, August 30, 10 am – 4pm

Music Schedule:
Friday 5-7: BRAID

Saturday 11-1: Davis French
Saturday 1:30-3:30 BRAID
Saturday 4-6: Johnny Shoes and Jen Pisano

Sunday 11-1: Catfish D'Grey (Mike Dixon and Chad Lord)
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Open Range (Annie Nies, Jeff Box and Irwin Mulnick)

See galleryfiftyfive.com for more information.

The TGIF Concert Series Present: Tylor & The train RobbersOn stage from 6:30 to 9:30
Opening music starts at 5:30
Brundage Mountain’s grassy, green base-area amphitheater provides plenty of room to spread out while you enjoy the fresh air and sounds of summer!

Friday concerts are FREE, no tickets are necessary. (Please note: No outside food or beverage is allowed in the concert venue.

Food & Refreshments:
An outdoor bar and snack shack will be conveniently located on the plaza. For those looking for a full meal, Smoky’s Bar & Grill will offer extended hours with full menu offerings. Order it ‘to go’ and take it to your spot on the lawn. Seating on the Smoky’s deck is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.