Wed Jul 10
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 Jul 10
Discovery Club
10-11AM / Sawtooth Botanical / Ketchum
Discovery Club is for children ages 2 to 5 and their adults, who will meet at the sandbox to explore, do yoga, and interact with the Garden and each other. Sawtooth Botanical Garden is located at 11 Gimlet Road. The program continues through Aug. 21. For more information, contact kim@sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358.
Wed July 10 & Fri July 12
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 July 10, Fri July 12 & Sun July 14
Redfish Live
5-8PM / 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.
Thu July 11
Wildflower Walk
9:30AM-2PM / Sawtooth Botanical / Ketchum
Wildflower Walk participants will carpool from Sawtooth Botanical Garden, at 11 Gimlet Road in Ketchum, to a nearby trail to identify native flowers. Bring a lunch, water, hiking gear and sun protection. Leave dogs at home.
Thu July 11
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 July 11
Live: Moses Guest
5-8PM / Sawtooth Brewery / Hailey
Graham Guest and his band, Moses Guest, will play at the Sawtooth Brewery & Tap Room at 110 River St. Guest, his wife, and daughter, Edie, moved here from Houston in August 2018. He started the band, Moses Guest, in 1997 and has released seven albums. The band includes Guest on guitar and lead vocal; Rick Thompson on keyboards and vocals; James Edwards on drums and vocals; and Jeremy Horton on bass. There is no cover. Bring lawn chairs, family and dog.
Thu July 11, Sat July 13 & Sun July 14 & & Sun
Music On The Deck
6-9PM / Lefty’s / Ketchum
Music on Lefty’s sunny deck will continue all summer. On Thursday, Jon Hogan and Maria Moss will entertain. On Saturday, see Doghaus, and on Sunday, Michaela French will perform. Lefty’s is located at 231 6th Street, in Ketchum.
Thu July 11, Sun July 14 & Tue July 16
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 July 11
Mahoney’s Live
6:30PM / Mahoney’s / Bellevue
Tumbling Dice – A Wood River Tribute to the Rolling Stones – will play this week at Mahoney’s. The shows are always free, and family-friendly. Mahoney’s is on Main Street in beautiful downtown Bellevue.
Thu Jul 11-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. For tickets, call the COF box office at (208) 578-9122.
Thu July 11
Live Music
8PM / Sun Valley Brewery / Hailey
Sista Otis will play outside at the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey. There is never a cover for the Brewery’s summer music series.
Fri July 12
Live Music
5PM / Town Square / Ketchum
Live at 5 p.m., there will be free live music in Ketchum’s Town Square. Enjoy music and the local atmosphere. This week will be Secuestrado, with Brent Barsotti on guitar, Jeff London on bass and Raul Vandenberg, also on guitar.
Fri July 12
Sawtooth Series
5PM / Stanley Museum / Stanley
Sponsored by the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association, this week’s lecture will be with Joe Leonard on “A Journey Into the Sawtooth Wilderness.” For more information on programs and membership, visit discoversawtooth.org or info@discoversawtooth.org.
Fri July 12
Live Music
9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue
The Heath Clark Band will play at 9:30 p.m. at the iconic Bellevue saloon. There is never a cover, and a free ride home is available should you need it.
Fri July 12
Elevated Table
5-8PM / Squash Blossom Farm / Bellevue
The Local Food Alliance brings the table to the farm and sets the stage for an elevated experience. Chef Sean Temple, accompanied by Sarah Lipton of Hank & Sylvie’s, will prepare five courses highlighting seasonal ingredients. Libations include cocktails made with seasonal fruit, fresh herbs, and local spirits, locally brewed beer, and a regional wine paired with each savory course. For more information and tickets, visit theelevatedtable.org.
Fri July 12 & Sun July 14
Concerts On The Corner
8PM / Warfield / Ketchum
Warfield Distillery & Brewery will present Concerts on the Corner every Sunday (and some Fridays) to cap off the weekend. Warfield is located at the corner of Main Street and Sun Valley Road.
Fri July 12
SNRA Events
7PM / SNRA / Ketchum
Join the wilderness and wildlife Campfire Program with the Sawtooth National Recreation Area at the Wood River Campground Amphitheatre. An SNRA ranger will discuss what wilderness is and what it means to you. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.
Fri July 12 & Sat July 13
Live Music
9:30PM / Velvet Falls / Stanley
Velvet Falls will present Andrew Sheppard, and Kimberly Dunn, on Friday. Kimberly Dunn will perform again at 8 p.m. on Saturday. There is a $5 cover, or free with summer music pass. For more information and schedule of events, visit mountainvillage.com/velvet-falls-dance-hall.
Sat July 13
SNRA Hike
9:30AM / SNRA / Ketchum
Take a nature hike with an SNRA ranger along the Harriman Trail, exploring the history of the area and looking for plants, signs of animals, and birds. Junior Rangers and families are welcome. Meet at the SNRA Visitor Center, 8 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.
Sun July 14
SNRA Events
10AM-3PM / SNRA / Ketchum
There will be a free hands-on, family-oriented learning station focusing on wildflowers and trees at the SNRA, 8 miles north of Ketchum. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.
Sun July 14
Jazz In The Park
6-8PM / Rotary Park / Ketchum
Guests can enjoy a free jazz concert with special guest Darynn Dean from Los Angeles. Dean has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency where she was mentored by jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Jason Moran. She has also played with international bassist Dave Holland and sung alongside Freddie Cole for the New England Conservatory’s “Nat King Cole Tribute”. 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.
Tue July 16
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 9
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 16
Ketch ’Em Alive
7PM / Forest Service Park / Ketchum
Ketch’em Alive will feature Kuinka, playing modern Americana/electronic, from Southern California. Picnics, low-backed chairs and blankets are welcome; there is also food and drink vendors onsite. Celebrating its 20th year, the concert series is always free and open to all.
Tue July 16
Ping-Pong Tuesdays
7-10PM / The Mint / Hailey
Bring a friend, eat some dinner, and grab a drink. The action gets hot and tables are always going.
Tue July 16
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.