Let’s explore social events in Boise, ID happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Boise where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Boise
Wrap ‘Em Up!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Boise River Greenbelt
Working with City of Boise Parks and Recreation we’re excited to offer another tree maintmaintenance opportunity. This time we’re going to meet at a local brewery near the river and help protect native trees from beavers (as cute as they are) by removing old wire wraps and replacing them with new. Work will take place from 10am – 12pm and then we will make our way back to the brewery for camarader(…)
Book Club- Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Alchemist coffee (overland)
*New day for this month’s meeting.
For this month, let’s read a historical fiction. The author will be in town in April through The Cabin’s Readings and Conversations if you are interested in attending. Here is a summary from Goodreads:
This New York Times bestselling novel tells an exhilarating World War II epic that chronicles an extraordinary young woman’s heroic frontline service in the Red (…)
Facility Tour – AIRE Rafts, Meridian – SECOND OFFERING
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: AIRE factory
***\*\*\*SECOND OFFERING\*\*\****
***Same event as Wednesday, November 20***
Join a lucky 15 people to tour our local AIRE facility in Meridian, ID that manufactures the best rafts, catarafts, and kayaks that keep us connected to Idaho’s wild rivers.
Our host\, Zane Kindred\, Engineering Manager\, AIRE Whitewater \| Outcast Sporting Gear \| AIRE Environmental will be showing us their automated c(…)
November Meetup- Preparing for Turkey Week!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Coiled Wines
Sorry for the late scheduling of this month’s meetup, but better late than never (I hope)! As we did a pub last time, this time we’ll do a wine bar to show our appreciation for our wine drinking members.
Hope to see you there!
-Michael
And now some computer generated words from our AI friend…
Join the Boise Remote Workers (WFH) group for an evening of networking and fun at our Freelance Happy Ho(…)
**Election Night** Boise ATV Trail Riders MONTHLY General Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Idaho Pizza
**Election night if you are a current member please come and vote.**
Try and show up around 6pm for dinner. Meeting start at 7pm and will go to 8 to 8:30pm. Clinics start at 8:45 and go for about an hour.(…)
Shut Up & Write!®- Evening in Meridian
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Wednesday Evening Group
It works like this: Tables are located in the back alcove.
6:15 pm – arrive, get a beverage or snack (not required), and settle in
6:20 pm – Brief introductions
6:30 – 7:30 pm – quiet writing time. (Bring ear buds, if needed. Sometimes children in the dining room seem a little loud)
All writers welcome – work on your novel, memoir, screenplay, homework, graphic novel, non(…)
Social Hangout and GAMES!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Warehouse Food Hall
Join us for an afternoon of fun, games, and fantastic company at The Warehouse, downtown Boise’s premier food hall and cocktail bar.
Bring your favorite board games, card games, or any tabletop games you love!
The Warehouse offers a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere with plenty of open space and communal tables. Meet new friends, catch up with old ones, and enjoy the company of our group.
See you (…)
Plant Based Treasure Valley Support Group (DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR NOVEMBER)
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Hillcrest Estates Clubhouse
Hillcrest Estates Clubhouse (Location for November meetings)
5300 Kootenai St
Boise , ID 83705
**Please Note: Park on Kootenai Street. The clubhouse is a small building that sits back from the street (see picture).**
Are you looking for support and learning about the best way you can improve your own health and the health of our planet? Join this support group and learn practical ways to transit(…)
Weekly Language Exchange (French, Spanish, German & more!)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Trailhead Boise Coworking Space
**\*\*\**Our member, Chris, has volunteered to host the German table! Danke Chris!***
***\*\*\*Jenny will be hosting the group while Nikki is overseas until December***
Learning another language and looking to get some speaking practice in?
Are you a native speaker of a non-English language and interested in chatting with learners of your language?
Or are you perhaps a native English speaker w(…)
SPIRITUAL RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP- CSL SOUL RECOVERY
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Center for Spiritual Living, Boise/Treasure Valley
Join us at Boise Center for Spiritual Living for our Recovery support group. Fashioned much like a traditional 12 step meeting but NOT a 12 Step meeting. This recovery group is focused on exploring spiritual principles that foster transformation and evolution in our recovery and in our every day living.
All recovery paths are welcome, including over eating/consuming, co-dependancy, alcoholism, ad(…)
WEEKLY ICE CREAM RIDE
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery, 8574 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704
Join us for our weekly ice cream ride at a different venue every week.
Don’t have time to make it home from work to change clothes, get on your bike, and make it to the event by 6:00 – 6:30pm? No worries! Come as you are, as soon as you can make it! You don’t have to ride to the event or arrive by 6:30ish. The important thing is just to get yourself to the event and join in the fun!
Meet at 6:00(…)
We-Dance-Day: Swing Dancing at The Farm
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Farm
You asked for another night of country swing dancing and we agree!!
Join us at The Farm every Wednesday for Swing Dance lesson and social dancing!
Doors Open at 7pm
Lesson starts at 7:30pm with Dirt Road Dancing
Social dancing from 9pm to 11pm.
No experience necessary.
JUST $10 for the entire night.
The Farm is an Alcohol Free all age Dance Hub and Event Center with a 2,600 ft2 dance floor. Ch(…)
Ancient Grains: History, Techniques, Taste
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Lake Hazel Branch Library
University of Idaho Extension presents: Learn how to incorporate ancient grains into your kitchen this season and enjoy a delicious sample recipe!(…)
Bask In Our Soundwell Boise Sound Bath Meditation Every Wednesday!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Garden City Public Library
**Innovative Music for Relaxation and Introspection!** Our deeply relaxing Sound Bath Meditations are now In-Residence **every Wednesday** at the comfortable Garden City Chamber Room! Come let go of tension and stress and access an inner stillness you may never have known, with peaceful yet very powerful instrumental music! This week’s event will feature the transcendent tones of **crystal singing(…)
The Commons Indoor Rock Climbing
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Commons Climbing Gym
Let’s meet for a climbing session.
We cheer each other and help to get better at climbing. This is an event for everyone no prerequisite.
https://www.commonsclimbing.com/
I just ask you to RSVP only if you are planning to show up and update your rsvp 24 hrs before if your plans changed.(…)
Weekly Divorce Support Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: undefined
Web Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86744653026?pwd=8FU66XKkawyshpwWkGY0iv6cEi0ckb.1(…)
Message Carol through Meetup for more info.
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: undefined
Just bring yourself and your voice. Try to get there a few minutes before 7 PM so we can get you set up with a guest book and a riser buddy, and so you can be placed. You will be welcomed !!(…)
New Location! Weekly Real Estate Investor Coaching and Networking
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Fidelity National Title – Meridian
Meetings are LIVE at
Fidelity National Title: 1144 S. Silverstone Way #120, Meridan ID 83642
Join us this week as we meet in our new location.
Are you looking to start your week off right? Join us as we network with other Real Estate investors. Here are just some of the things we do at these events:
* Get some new ideas!
* Get Help on a project!
* Find a buyer for one of your properties!
* Find (…)
Womens Investing and Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: 13905 W Wainwright Dr
Attention Ladies!
Are you an entrepreneur?
Do you want to invest?
Are you looking to ditch the 9 to 5 or the W2 Job and create your own income?
Do you want to network with some fabulous women?
Join us every 3rd Thursday at 10:30 am
Make sure that you have your pencils sharpened and your questions ready.
**This month, we are talking Tax Strategies.**
Looking forward to seeing all of you!(…)
Family Clay Night (Available 2+ Days Per Week)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Catalyst Arts Collaborative
Drop the kids off for intentional, guided practice on the pottery wheel, or stay & play! Ages 8+
Ongoing: Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm,
Some Saturdays, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, or 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Ages 8-Adult (Parents welcome!). $35.
**Pre-registration through the Catalyst website is required:** [https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/family-clay-night-ages-8-wed-fri-sat](https:(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Boise, you can try out Downtownboise.org, Boise.org, or Totallyboise.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Boise, Idaho
TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS – live album recording – night 2
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Treefort Music Hall
Tylor & The Train Robbers to record their album live at an all ages show in Boise on Saturday, November 23rd at Treefort Music Hall
NAR Code of Ethics
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Ten Mile Campus
This class will provide you with the knowledge of the Realtors Code of Ethics through a fun and engaging team taught approach.
Music For Mushrooms Film (Boise Premiere) + East Forest Live Concert
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Treefort Music Hall
Music For Mushrooms Film (Boise Premiere) + East Forest Live Concert to play an all ages show on November 20th at the Treefort Music Hall
NEW CONSTELLATIONS + Causeway
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Neurolux
New Constellations in Boise to play Neurolux on Saturday, November 23rd
Mindy Smith
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel
Mindy Smith sings with a clear and honest passion for Americana, jazz, pop, rock, blues, and folk.
AX AND THE HATCHETMEN – Way Too Late Tour
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Shrine Social Club [Basement]
Az and the Hatchetmen playing an all ages show at Shrine Social Club on their Way Too Late Tour on Friday, November 22nd
The Mystics
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel
Boise’s longest running Classic Rock band!! Let’s have some fun!
Ned Evett
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel
“Strange Kind of Freedom” Album Release Party
MAC SABBATH + Supersuckers + Cardiac Drift
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Shrine Social Club [Ballroom]
Mac Sabbath to play an all ages show in Boise on Tuesday, November 19th at the Shrine Social Club
The Sam Henry Band & The Heath Owens Band
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel
A double headliner night of country music featuring the Heath Owens Band & Sam Henry Band
HOMESHAKE + Green-House
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Shrine Social Club [Ballroom]
HOMESHAKE to play an all ages show in Boise on Saturday, November 23rd at the Shrine Ballroom
November 21st BOMA Idaho Monthly Luncheon
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Silverstone Amenity Center
BOMA Idaho Advocacy Committee update and fascinating program featuring Russell Marsan, IPX 1031 on current trends for1031 Exchange.
Jazz Night at Coiled Wines: Latin Jazz
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Coiled Wines
Join us for another night of Jazz at Coiled Wines featuring a 6 piece latin jazz band!
Harry Potter Trivia Challenge
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: WATSON’S MYSTERY CAFE & SPIRITS
Are you a trivia wizard? Come prove it at the most magical Harry Potter trivia contest around!
Homestead Movie Screening
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Regal Edwards Boise
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos.
BIG FUN + Plum Vision + FentaCart + Vexed Vixen
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Shrine Social Club [Basement]
Big Fun to play an all ages show in Boise on Wednesday, November 20th at the Shrine Social Club
THE MYSTERY LIGHTS + Floating Witch’s Head + Papas
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Shrine Social Club [Basement]
The Mystery Lights to play an all ages show in Boise on Thursday, November 21st at the Shrine Social Club
Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Balcony Club
Ted Talks meets Drunk History! Smart people teach you about interesting topics….while they are completely hammered.
After Hours Meet and Greet with Craig Johnson
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Rediscovered Bookshop
Come hang out and chat with Craig Johnson after hours at our Meet and Greet event!
RIFFS OF FURY: Karin Comes Killing, Black Marrow, Omega Trend, Sirens Reign
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Heritage Social
Boise’s finest metal and hard rock bands. Brace yourself for a lineup of Karin Comes Killing, Black Marrow, Omega Trend and Sirens Reign.