Hey Boise, leap into February with laughs, either with comedians or running in undies
Have you noticed all the teddy bears and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates in stores lately? Maybe not, because we’ve been hunkered down in our houses a lot thanks to record-breaking snow.
But since most stores start pushing all that lovey-dovey stuff as early as December, we are all aware of the upcoming love-it-or-hate-it holiday: Valentine’s Day.
And if you are one to celebrate, it’s time to start thinking about those dinner reservations, cards, flowers, etc. — if you have not done so already. Or hit up the flower section of your local grocery store the morning of. You won’t be alone.
For those looking for something a little less traditional, Zoo Boise is holding Woo at the Zoo on Thursday, Feb. 15. You can learn more than you ever wanted to know about animal courtship and breeding behavior. The guided after-hours tour includes appetizers. Beer and cider can be purchased separately.
Or perhaps you wanna drop your pants and run around outside with a bunch of people? No, it’s not a dare. It’s for charity. The Cupid’s Undie Run is invading downtown Boise again on Saturday, Feb. 10. The mile-ish run “raises awareness of neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and fundraises for NF research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF),” according to a news release.
If you could not care less about the candy heart holiday, there are other events to jump-start your February. Laugh out loud with Steve Treviño (Feb. 3, The Egyptian Theatre), Jeff Dunham (Feb. 9, ExtraMile Arena), and Mark Normand (Feb. 16, Morrison Center).
Take in a music concert or two. Foo Fighters tribute band Fooz Fighters will play the Knitting Factory on Feb. 3. Skid Row and Buckcherry will co-headline at the Revolution Concert House on Feb. 27.
And if you wanna brave a road trip, head to McCall to view the snow sculptures at the Winter Carnival. You have some time to plan, since the festival runs Feb. 23-25 this year.
Note: Check with event websites or social media before attending. Events might be canceled or postponed after press deadline.
Valentine’s Day
Cupid’s Undie Run: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, Tom Grainey’s, 109 S. 6th St., Boise. One-mile(ish) fun run to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. $45 registration. Price increases to $50 on Feb. 2. cupids.org/cupids-undie-run.
Totally 80’s Valentine’s Prom w/Casio Dreams: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $12. TicketWeb.
Woo at the Zoo: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Valentine’s program will reveal the very intimate secrets of exotic animal mating and dating. Enjoy activities, a guided after-hours tour, and seasonal appetizers. Beer/cider will be available for purchase. $45. Registration required: 208-608-7680, zooboise.org/event/woo.
Cupid’s Disco Ball: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Celebrate the diversity and beauty of the LGBTQ+ community with DJ Riley. $10 advance, $15 at the door. neurolux.com/cupids-disco-ball.
Festivals/Fairs
McCall Winter Carnival: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 23-25, McCall. Snow sculpture tour, Kid’s Torchlight and Mardi Gras parades, snowshoe golf, McCall Starz on Ice, vendor court, live music, beer garden, talent show, fireworks on the lake, McPaws Monster Dog Pull, bingo. visitmccall.org/carnival2024.
Home and Garden
Canyon County Spring Home Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. More than 150 displays. Local experts, including the Canyon County Master Gardeners, will be on hand to answer lawn and garden questions. $5 general, $4 seniors, free for children 12 and younger. canyoncountyspringhomeshow.com.
Music
Mark Ochu: Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week, international pianist Mark Ochu ties together history, mythology, and religion, with architecture, art, and music to demonstrate the unity of the human family. Free.
▪ Friday, Feb. 2: Family Harmony, 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12040 W. Amity Road, Boise.
▪ Sunday, Feb. 4: Interracial Harmony, 4 p.m., El Korah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise.
▪ Tuesday, Feb. 6: Interfaith Harmony, 7 p.m., Hillview United Methodist Church, 8525 W. Ustick Road, Boise.
Outdoors
Great Idaho Gun Show: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Sponsored By Lewis-Clark Trader. $10 admission.
Performance Arts
Ballet Idaho “Anthology”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Feb. 8-9; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; and 2 p..m. Sunday, Feb. 11, Special Events Center, Boise State University, 1800 W. University Drive. $40 and $50. balletidaho.org/performance/anthology.
Opera Idaho “Romeo et Juliette”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $34.75-$95.25. Ticketmaster.
Spectator Sports
Idaho Steelheads hockey: 7:10 p.m., Idaho Central Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $19-$55. idahosteelheads.com.
▪ vs. Allen Americans, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 2-3
▪ vs. Utah Grizzlies, Saturday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 28
Boise State Broncos men’s basketball: ExtraMile Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $20-$50. 208-426-4737, broncosports.com.
▪ Saturday, Feb. 3: vs. Air Force, 2 p.m.
▪ Saturday, Feb. 17: vs. Fresno State, 5:30 p.m.
▪ Tuesday, Feb. 20: vs. San Jose State, 8:30 p.m.
Theater
Boise Contemporary Theater’s “Clyde’s”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Jan. 31 through Feb. 17; and 2 p.m. matinees Feb. 10 and 17, 854 Fulton St. $32-$45 general, $28 previews (Jan. 31 and Feb. 1-2). Discounts for students and military are available on any night in any seating area, subject to availability. Students are $15 with a valid student ID. Military receive 20% off with code MILITARY20. 208-331-9224, bctheater.ludus.com.
Stage Coach Theatre’s “Love...or Best Offer”: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 2-3; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $25 general, $22.50 seniors, military, students. 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
Boise State Theatre Arts’ “Wolf/Girl”: 7 p.m. Feb. 8-9; noon and 4 p.m. Feb. 10; 2 p.m. Feb. 11; 7 p.m. Feb. 15-16; and noon and 4 p.m. Feb. 17, Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $20 Fridays-Sundays, $14 Thursdays. Ticketmaster.
Feb. 1
Kameron Marlowe: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $89 meet-and-greet. Ticketmaster. Opening: Logan Crosby, Laci Kaye Booth.
Kendal Mountain Film Tour: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Selection of award-winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. $20 general, $15 children. egyptiantheatre.net.
Steve Poltz: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, Shrine Ballroom, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. $25. eventbrite.com. $30 at the door. Opening: Lena Marie Schiffer.
Feb. 2
Flying Fishing Film Tour: 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $22 general, $16 children. flyfilmtour.com.
Slothrust: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, Shrine Basement, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. $20. eventbrite.com. $25 at the door. Opening: Weakened Friends, Roller Dome.
Sugar: The Nu-Metal Party: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $16. TicketWeb.
Feb. 3
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $63.50-$93.50. Ticketmaster.
Neptune Moon: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $10. TicketWeb. $12 at the door. Opening: Leaway, Looom, VellaNox.
Biggest Rave in US History: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Shrine Ballroom, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. Featuring Ingrown, Texas Ketamine, Lasher, Stomp, Wasted, Te B2B Valley Springs, New Veterans, Idcore, Dum Boy Sticky, Crown of Thorns. $15. eventbrite.com. $20 at the door.
Common Ground Community Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Hillview United Methodist Church, 8525 W. Ustick Road, Boise. “Sing Your Way Home” concert and dessert auction. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. $10 at the door.
Steve Treviño: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $32.50-$42.50. egyptiantheatre.net.
Fooz Fighters: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $18 general, $45-$55 reserved balcony. Ticketmaster. Opening: Town of Trees, 57 Heavy.
Feb. 4
Mike Sherm: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $40 general, $75 reserved balcony. TicketWeb.
Feb. 5
Cold War Kids: 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $30. Ticketmaster. Opening: Hovvdy.
Slick Rick: 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad St., Boise. $30. eventbrite.com. $35 at the door.
Feb. 6
Neck Deep: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $37.50 general, $85 reserved balcony. Ticketmaster. Opening: Drain, Bearings, Higher Power.
Feb. 7
The Delta Bombers: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb. $25 at the door. Opening: The Goddamn Gallows, Volk.
Feb. 8
SOJA: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $35. Ticketmaster. Sspecial guests: HIRIE, Likkle Jordee.
Feb. 9
Jeff Dunham: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, ExtraMile Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $56-$238.50. Ticketmaster.
The Last Revel: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb. $20 at the door.
Love on the Rocks Comedy Show w/Megan McCaleb: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $15-$75. TicketWeb.
Scott Pemberton: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Shrine Ballroom, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. $16. eventbrite.com. $20 at the door. Opening: Captain Snafu.
Feb. 10
Portland Taiko: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, Meyer-McLean Performing Arts Theater, Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario. $20 general, $10 students, $45 families, in advance at Dorsey Music in Ontario or at the gift shop at Four Rivers Cultural Center. 208-739-2777.
Dylan LeBlanc: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb. $22 at the door. Opening: Jesse Roper.
Poison Ruin: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, Shrine Basement, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. $15. eventbrite.com. $18 at the door. Opening: Blix, No Can Fly.
Feb. 11
Eric Bellinger: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $27 general, $67 reserved balcony, $125 meet-and-greet. TicketWeb.
Feb. 12
Industry Night: 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad St., Boise. Featuring Up is the Down is the, Leading Lines, Foul Weather. $10. eventbrite.com. $12 at the door.
Feb. 13
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $45-$65 general, $40.75-$58.75 Boise Jazz Society members. Ticketmaster.
Sunny Sweeney: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb.
Feb. 14
Lord of the Dance: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $39-$79. Ticketmaster.
Feb. 15
“We Are Rock N Roll” Docuseries: Doors at 4:30 p.m. and formal screening at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, The HandleBar, 1519 W. Main St., Boise. Tells the story of the 2023 season of the American Criterium Cup — a series comprised of ten of America’s most beloved criterium races. Organizers will announce some new elements coming to the Boise Criterium this summer, which this year is taking place on June 29. Stick around after the screening for the Thursday night Handlebar Trike Races. Free. boisetwilightcriterium.com.
Feb. 16
Mark Normand: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $35-$159.75. Ticketmaster.
Feb. 17
Boise Phil’s The Cinematic Music of John Williams: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Memorable themes from award-winning films such as “Star Wars,” “The Cowboys,” “Jaws,” “Hook,” “Harry Potter,” “Schindler’s List,” “Superman” and “E.T.”. $32.68-$102.64 general, $15 students. 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.
Frenship: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., Boise. $22. TicketWeb.
Feb. 22
Bryce Vine: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, Revolution Concert House, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $33 general, $73 VIP. Ticketmaster. Opening: Hoodie Allen, Yoshi T.
Feb. 23
TobyMac: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, ExtraMile Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. Joined by artists Cory Asbury, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick, and Terrian. $19.75-$179. Ticketmaster.
Feb. 24
Damian and Stephen Marley: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, Revolution Concert House, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $37.50 general, $67.50 VIP. Ticketmaster.
Feb. 27
Skid Row/Buckcherry: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, Revolution Concert House, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $37.50 general, $87.50 VIP. Ticketmaster. Opening: Stretch.
Feb. 28
Buy Idaho Capitol Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, Idaho State Capitol Rotunda, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Showcasing 100 local businesses and partners. New this year is a floor dedicated to veteran and spouse owned businesses in collaboration with the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Free. buyidaho.org.
Feb. 29
Wine Women & Shoes: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Featuring a wine tasting, designer pop-up shops, seated dinner, auction items, key-to-the-closet drawing, Best in Shoe contest, fashion show, more. Fundraiser for the Idaho Humane Society. $1250 per table of 10, $1750 per VIP table. winewomenandshoes.afrogs.org.
Amy Grant: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $69.50 and $79.50. Ticketmaster.
