Wed June 26
Hikin’ Buddies
9:30AM-1PM / Adams Gulch / Ketchum
Sponsored by Mountain Humane, Hikin’ Buddies allows hikers to take a shelter dog for a hike, or hang out and socialize some of the smaller dogs. Meet at Adams Gulch trailhead to pick out a buddy. No appointment is necessary. Dogs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Adoptions may be facilitated at Adams Gulch. To get to Adams Gulch, take Hwy. 75 north through Ketchum, then turn left at Adams Gulch (across from Bigwood Golf). At the T in the road, go left and follow to the parking lot.
Wed June 26
Blood Drive
10AM-4PM / St. Luke’s / Ketchum
St. Luke’s Wood River Volunteer Board will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross in the Baldy and River Run conference rooms at St. Luke’s Wood River. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code ‘Ketchum’. Donors can save time by completing a RapidPass, with a health history questionnaire, prior to arriving at the blood drive on the day of donation. Follow the instructions at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
Wed June 26
History Talk
5:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey
“The Most Important Man You Never Heard Of” will be presented by historian John Lundin about Robert Strahorn. In 1882, the Union Pacific publicist and entrepreneur purchased the Hailey townsite, a bold move that made possible the Sun Valley Resort decades later. Learn who Strahorn was, and what he did, at this free talk. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org.
Wed June 26
Business After Hours
5-7PM / Silvercreek Living / Hailey
The June Business After Hours will be held at Hailey’s assisted living facilities, Silvercreek Living, located at 31 E. McKercher Boulevard. This free monthly event is held to introduce participants to businesses and each other. Silvercreek Living offers assisted living, memory care and respite care for seniors in the Sun Valley area. Food and beverages will be provided. Bring business cards to enter in the BAH raffle. For more information, email info@ValleyChamber.org, visit ValleyChamber.org or haileyidaho.com, or call (208) 788-3484.
Wed June 26 & Thu June 27
Primary Debates
7PM / BC Democratic HQ / Hailey
Kick off the Democratic primary debates with the Blaine Dems at their office located at 16 W. Croy Street. Popcorn and good company will be provided. Guests may BYOB. If you need childcare, RSVP to kgoldwoman@gmail.com.
Wed June 26 & Fri June 28
Story Time
10:30-11:30AM / Hailey Library / Hailey
Story Time is held weekly every Wednesday and Friday at the Hailey Public Library. All ages are welcome. Parents should plan on staying at the library with their children. For more information, call (208) 788-2036.
Wed, Fri & Sun
Redfish Live
6-8PM / Redfish Lodge / Redfish Lake
Music from Stanley presents live music on the front lawn every Sunday from 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-8 p.m.
Wed June 26 & Mon July 1
Yoga With Alysha
12-1PM / Mountain Humane / Hailey
Pure Body Bliss studio owner and director Alysha Oclassen will conduct an hour-long yoga class at Penny’s Barn, weekly. A handful of mats will be available but if you have your own mat, bring it. Fee is $20/drop-in or $160/10-class punch card. For more information, contact (208) 788-4351 or mountainhumane.org.
Thu June 27
Hailey Farmers’ Market
2-6PM / Main St. / Hailey
Wood River Farmers’ Markets bring together consumers with regional farmers. The Hailey Farmers’ Market takes place weekly on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets and offers comradery, fresh produce, crafts, and other items.
Thu, Sun & Tue
PK’s Bike Rides
6:15PM / PK’s Bike Shop / Ketchum
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday through the summer, PK’s will host a shop ride, in association with Warfield Distillery & Brewery, which will offer après-bike-ride discounts. For more information, call (208) 726-7474.
Thu June 27
Live Music Tutorial
6:30PM / Main St. / Hailey
Aspiring and accomplished musicians are invited to join an instant improv over chord tracks with Ketch’em Alive producer Will Caldwell. Keyboard, xylophone, conga drums will be provided. Learn a magic method at Music & Me, at 15 E. Bullion Street, weekly.
Thu June 27
Mahoney’s Live
6:30PM / Mahoney’s / Bellevue
The Neckid Rednecks are a guitar-driven band from Mountain Home, with hints of the Byrds, Tom Petty and outlaw country. The shows are always free, and family-friendly. Mahoney’s is on Main Street in beautiful downtown Bellevue.
Thu Jun 27-Sat Jul 13
‘Crimes Of The Heart’
7:30PM / Liberty Theatre / Hailey
Company of Fools will present the Pulitzer Prize (1981)-winning play, “Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley. The play brings a twangy Southern style to a story that is equal parts comedy, tragedy and family redemption. Friday, June 28, will be the gala opening night with a party to follow at the Sun Valley Brewery. For tickets, call the COF box office at (208) 578-9122.
Thu June 27
Book Launch
6PM / Community Library / Ketchum
Julie Weston’s third Nellie Burns and Moonshine mystery novel, “Moonscape,” will launch at a free reception with refreshments. Weston’s two previous award-winning mysteries, “Moonshadows” and “Basque Moon,” launched at the same library in 2015 and 2016. Iconoclast Books will have books available to be signed. All of Weston’s mysteries take place in the 1920s in central Idaho and feature Nellie Burns, a photographer, and her black Lab, Moonshine.
Fri June 28
SV Wellness
All Day / Various / Sun Valley & Ketchum
The 14th annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference will begin Friday and run through Monday morning at Sun Valley Community School, and in the evening at The Argyros Center. For more on this event, see story on page ______, and for a full schedule, visit sunvalleywellness.org.
Fri June 28
‘I’m Not Rappaport’
6:30PM / Sawtooth Botanical / Ketchum
The Royal Larkspur Players will present “I’m Not Rappaport” over two evenings to benefit the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, the Senior Connection and NAMI-Wood River Valley. The play will feature Gary Hoffman and other local actors, at the Garden’s Ellen Long Pavilion. Admission is free. For more information, call (208) 725-5522.
Fri June 28
Silver Dollar Music
9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue
Rockin’ Horse Band will play at the iconic Bellevue watering hole. There’s never a cover, and there’s a free ride home if you need it.
Fri June 28 & Sat June 29
Live Music
9:30PM / Velvet Falls / Stanley
Velvet Falls will present Great Bait on Friday; on Saturday, Kevin Galloway will perform solo at 7 p.m.; and Folk Family Revival will play at 9:30 p.m. Folk Family Revival will also play Sunday at 8 p.m. For more information and schedule of events, visit mountainvillage.com/velvet-falls-dance-hall.
Sat June 29 & Sun June 30
Concerts On The Corner
8PM / Warfield / Ketchum
Warfield Distillery & Brewery will present Concerts on the Corner every Sunday to cap off the weekend. However, this weekend, Bread & Circus will play on Saturday. High Mountain Heard will play Sunday. Enjoy a beer or cocktail on the deck and don’t forget your shades. Warfield is located at the corner of Main Street and Sun Valley Road.
Sun June 30
Music On The Deck
6-9PM / Lefty’s / Ketchum
Music on Lefty’s sunny deck will continue all summer. On Sunday, James Tautkus will play. Lefty’s is located at 231 6th Street, in Ketchum.
Sun June 30
Jazz In The Park
6-8PM / Rotary Park / Ketchum
Guests can enjoy a free jazz concert with Boise-based jazz band Frim Fram Four, featuring tight vocals, piano, bass, guitar and drums. Picnics and low-backed chairs are welcome. Rotary Park is located before the bridge on Warm Springs Road across from the Wood River Community YMCA in Ketchum.
Mon July 1
‘How I Learned To Drive’
7PM / The Argyros / Ketchum
Sawtooth Productions and Laughing Stock Theatre Co. will present a free reading of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize (1998)-winning play, “How I Learned to Drive,” as part of its ongoing series. This will be the first performance in the upstairs Bailey Studio. Free wine and cookies will be served. The local cast will include Courtney Loving, Natalie Battistone, Richard Rush, Page Klune and Chris Carwithen. The reading will be directed by Jon Kane.
Tue July 2
Science Time
11AM-12PM / Community Library / Ketchum
Ann Christensen will lead Science Time in the children’s library for preschool-age children and older. Sometimes feathered, furry or scaled animals will make an appearance as part of her talks on animals, their habitats and nature. This free event is held weekly. For more information, visit comlib.org.
Tue July 2
Women’s Shop Ride
5:30-7PM / Sturtevants / Ketchum
Led by professional guides, this week’s all-levels ride will be Adams Gulch. Meet at Sturtevants in Ketchum. Rides requiring a shuttle will include a free ride in a Sturtevants van. For more information, visit sturtevants-sv.com or call (208) 726-4501.
Tue July 2
Ketchum Farmers’ Market
2-6PM / River Run / Ketchum
Wood River Farmers’ Markets bring together consumers with regional farmers. The Ketchum Farmers’ Market takes place weekly at its new location in the lower permit lot at scenic River Run. Along with fresh produce and crafts, there will be live music, food trucks and more.
Tue July 2
Ketch ’Em Alive
7PM / Forest Service Park / Ketchum
Ketch’em Alive will feature Swagger, a Salt Lake-based Irish rock band. The opener will be singer and ukulele player Victoria Vox. Picnics, low-backed chairs and blankets are welcome; there is also food and drink vendors on site. Celebrating its 20th year, the concert series is always free and open to all.
Tue July 2
Sawtooth Trivia
7:30PM / Sawtooth Brewery / Ketchum
Free trivia games are available for all ages. Sawtooth Brewery Public House is located at 631 Warm Springs Road. On Wednesdays, Trivia is held at the Sawtooth Tap House, on River Street in Hailey. For details, visit sawtoothbrewery.com.