C A L E N D A R
BRIAN M YRIC K/IDAHO PRES S
A hot air balloon floats up among many others at Boise Balloon Classic 2018. Residents and potential visitors saw cancelations of Boise’s biggest attractions in 2020, however, while the uncertainty around hosting events remains, many are hopeful for 2021. Several performing arts institutions, such as Opera Idaho and Treefort, have rolled sold tickets over into 2021, and others—including Ballet Idaho and Boise Philharmonic—have already planned a virtual season that extends into the spring of 2021. And while many of us missed getting together, we were still offered event experiences virtually, from author talks hosted by Rediscovered Books to virtual runs, solo experiences but with
encouraging cheerleaders on social media, from Boise PRIDE Festival to newly introduced “History Happy Hour.” It’s an ever-changing normal, but fans have shown they will continue to show up, in-person or virtually, to support the culture that we have enjoyed for years. In these pages you won’t find a traditional calendar, rather there is a mini event guide of annual events and year-round things to do. We hope to be able to return to normal, and bigger, experiences soon, but until then we will keep you posted on what’s happening, and how you can be a part of it.
PERFORMING ARTS AND THEIR VENUES
LITERARY AND MORE ARTS
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Alive After Five went completely virtual this year, offering concerts via social media. Experience kits, featuring local food and beverages, were available for pick-up. downtownboise.org.
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Ballet Idaho has announced its virtual 2020-21 season, consisting of five streamed movements November to April: balletidaho.org.
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Boise Philharmonic began its virtual 2020-21 season, available through May. The organization currently has pop-up concerts across several months planned as well: boisephil.org.
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The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts continues to adapt, offering virtual shows like “Hamilton” and “Cats.”: morrisoncenter.com.
BOISEWEEKLY ANNUAL MANUAL 2020-2021
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We missed Boise Balloon Classic and Idaho Shakespeare Festival, among others, and will keep you updated on those in 2021.
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Art in the Park, one of the largest fundraisers for local artists, was hosted by Boise Art Museum virtually in 2020: boiseartmuseum.org/art-in-the-park.
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For a variety of spoken-word performances, readings and more, check out Story Story Night and Storyfort events: treefortmusicfest.com/fort/storyfort.
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The Cabin hosts regular (now virtual) author talks, drop-in writing workshops, craft courses and more: thecabinidaho.org. Something you can do at home: November is National Novel Writing Month.
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Boise State University, The College of Idaho, College of Western Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University often host public events, from lectures to gallery receptions, which are available on their calendars.
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