Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rodney Smith Jr. will visit Idaho this month to hand deliver prizes to kids who complete The 50 Yard Challenge—where participants mow 50 lawns free for those in need—and honor local volunteer efforts as one boy from Amiro already earned his reward. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boise announced finalists for the parks and rec director and fire chief positions on Friday—this follows earlier notices of upcoming retirements of Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer and Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway. Idaho Press
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Bandits On The Run Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Ticket info available — Experience the eclectic sounds of a Brooklyn-based indie-folk-pop-americana band with unique instrumental flair.
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Weekly Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening with friends every Tuesday.
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Colum Tyrrell Comedy Show
7-11:59 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Colum Tyrrell at Boise’s Shrine Social Club.
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Albertsons Boise Open Concert Series feat. Darius Rucker
3:30-5:30 AM — Hillcrest Country Club Inc — $35 — Experience an evening of music following the golf tournament featuring Darius Rucker and more.
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Swim Clinic with Olympian Luke Hobson
3:45-8 p.m. — Idaho Central Aquatic Center — Event details vary — Join Olympian Luke Hobson for a rare swim clinic experience and learn champion tips in and out of the water.
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Jack Van Cleaf Live Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Experience the blend of acoustic Americana and electrified indie music with Jack Van Cleaf.
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Mt. Joy Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Idaho Botanical Garden — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of indie tunes in a beautiful garden setting.
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Lamont Landers Live
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $26.65 — Experience the raw truth in music with Lamont Landers and guests Billy Allen + The Pollies.
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Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Challenge your knowledge with weekly trivia hosted by Maddie.
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Boise Greenbelt Walk
7:30-8:30 a.m. — Marianne Williams Park — Free entry — Stroll along the scenic Boise Greenbelt while spotting local wildlife and connecting with conservationists.
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