Wed Aug 21
Hikin’ Buddies
9:30AM-1PM / Adams Gulch / Ketchum
Sponsored by Mountain Humane, Hikin’ Buddies gives hikers an opportunity to take a shelter dog for a hike, or hang out and socialize with the smaller dogs. Just north of Ketchum, turn left at Adams Gulch and follow to trailhead to pick out a buddy. Adoptions are available onsite, as well.
Wed Aug 21, Fri Aug 23 & Sun Aug 25
Redfish Live
5-8PM / Redfish Lodge / Redfish Lake
Music from Stanley presents live music on the front lawn, next to Redfish Lake, every Sunday from 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Food and beverages are available at Redfish Lodge.
Wed Aug 21
WRWF Forum
5:30-7:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum
‘Forum on Charitable Giving for Maximum Benefit’ will be hosted by the Wood River Women’s Foundation. All those in attendance will receive an early-release copy of ‘The Giving Guide,’ with a mission to elevate and garner exposure for new and established Wood River Valley nonprofits while providing contributors with information about volunteer opportunities, corporate engagement possibilities, and philanthropic insights. The event is free and open to the public. Information about the event can be found at woodriverwomensfoundation.org.
Wed Aug 21
Saving Seeds
5:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey
The Hailey Public Library will co-host “Saving Seeds from Your Garden,” along with community partner, the Wood River Seed Library. The class will be taught by Manon Gaudreau, a Master Gardener and WRSL co-director. Participants will learn techniques for harvesting, cleaning and storing both flower and vegetable seeds. The library houses a lending library of locally grown flower, herb and vegetable seeds in partnership with WRSL. Community members are invited to ‘borrow’ seeds for free and plant them in the summer. At the end of the growing season, they can collect seeds and donate some back to the Seed Library. The seed -saving class is free and open to all. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org or call (208) 788-2036.
Wed Aug 21, Fri Aug 23, Sat Aug 24
‘Comedy Of Errors’
6:30PM / Forest Service Park / Ketchum
The Sun Valley Shakespeare Festival and Laughing Stock Theatre Company will present one of William Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies over seven nights. Audiences may sit in bleachers, or in their own chairs, at the park. Refreshments and picnics are welcome but don’t pop any champagne corks during the show. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets, call (208) 721-7048 or visit laughingstocktheatre.org.
Wed Aug 21, Fri Aug 23, Sat Aug 24
Eddie Ifft Live
8PM & 9:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum
Comedian Eddie Ifft has performed to sold-out crowds in more than 15 countries. He is the host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world, “Talkin’ Sh*t,” released his own 30-minute special for Comedy Central and made numerous television appearances. The content for this show is suitable for adults over age 18. This performance will feature cabaret-table seating in the intimate setting of the Bailey Studio. Space is limited. For tickets, visit theargyros.org or call (208) 726-7872.
Thu Aug 22-Sun Aug 25, Tue Aug 27
‘American Hero’
7PM / The Spot / Ketchum
At a sub franchise in a local mall, three up-and-coming “sandwich artists”—a teenager (Anik Zarkos), a single mom (Vanessa Sterling), and a downsized refugee from corporate banking (Matthew Gorby)—are perfecting the mustard-to-cheese ratio according to the company manual. But when their shot at the American dream is interrupted by a series of strange events, they become unlikely allies in a post-recession world. “This play is enchanting in its humor, wit and heart,” says Yanna Lantz, the director. “This comedy is about life, liberty and the pursuit of sandwiches. I hope the audience [will be] inspired to find positivity and creativity in their own lives. The cast and team for this show is absolutely exceptional. This is Anik Zarkos’ first MainStage show at The Spot, and I couldn’t be prouder of her in this role.” The show also features Kevin Wade as a sub sandwich. The show will continue through Saturday, Aug. 31. For tickets, visit spotsunvalley.com.
Thu Aug 22
Hailey Farmers’ Market
2-6PM / Main St. / Hailey
Shop with regional farmers who offer organic and locally grown foods. The Hailey Farmers’ Market takes place on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets and offers comradery, fresh produce, crafts, and other items.
Thu Aug 22
Mahoney’s Live
6:30PM / Mahoney’s / Bellevue
George DeVore will perform tonight. The shows are always free, and family-friendly. Mahoney’s is on Main Street in beautiful downtown Bellevue.
Thu Aug 22
SV Music Festival
6:30PM / SV Pavilion / Sun Valley
Featuring Mahler’s 2nd, this piece is about life, death, and rebirth. Mahler’s modest ambition to express the totality of the human condition journeys through love, hope, nostalgia, humor, despair, a face-melting shriek of death and, finally, a glorious resurrection. Does it succeed? Alasdair Neale recalls his first hearing at age 13: “It rocked my world—I had never imagined music could have that level of visceral, emotional impact.” This is the finale of the 2019 season.
Thu Aug 22
Live Sawtooth Brewery
7PM / Sawtooth Brewery / Hailey
As part of the Road to Summer’s End, Aaron Gorlay will play outside at the Sawtooth Brewery & Tap Room on River Street in Hailey. There is never a cover at the Sawtooth Brewery’s music shows.
Thu Aug 22
Live Music: Ashleigh Flynn
8PM / Sun Valley Brewery / Hailey
Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters, a rising all-female band, will play live at Sun Valley Brewery, on Main Street. There is no cover for the Brewery’s summer music series.
Fri Aug 23 & Sat Aug 24
Rick Miller In BOOM
8PM / The Argyros / Ketchum
BOOM documents the music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boom. It covers 25 turbulent years of history that gives voice to influential politicians, activists and musicians. The staged production allows the audience to experience the global events as they unfold, from the Cold War to the Summer of Love. For tickets, visit theargyros.org, or call (208) 726-7872.
Fri Aug 23
Live Music
9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue
As part of the Road to Summer’s End, prog rock band Lost Ox out of Portland will play at the iconic Bellevue saloon. There is never a cover, and a free ride home is available should you need it.
Fri Aug 23-Sun Aug 25
COF Intensives
6PM / Liberty Theatre / Hailey
Company of Fools Intensives 3-Day Workshop Series: Shakespearean Analysis For Actors will be taught by COF Artistic Director Scott Palmer. Participants will analyze 20 lines of Shakespearean iambic pentameter to mine the Bard’s verse for hints and insights into how to perform Shakespeare. Palmer will use his “10 Approaches To Verse” system, involving learning about scansion, literary and poetic devices, and academic literary analysis to explore how heightened language text can be transformed by the actor in performance. For more information, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.
Sat Aug 24
Discrete Cirque Race
6PM / Bald Mountain / Ketchum
The fifth leg of the Cirque Series, the premier mountain running series in the USA, will start and finish after 9.6 miles at the base of River Run, and will top out on Bald Mountain. Morgan Arritola, a Ketchum local who won the first two Cirque Series events of the season, will be racing. For more information, visit cirqueseries.com/sunvalley.
Sat Aug 24
Nature Hike
9:30AM / SNRA Visitor Center / Ketchum
There will be a ranger-led nature hike at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center, north of Ketchum, 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. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.
Sat Aug 24
Summer’s End Festival
11AM-11PM/ Lions Park / Hailey
Presented by Dr. Swan Music, Summer’s End, a live music festival with 10 national, regional and local acts, will take place at the Draper Rendezvous in Lions Park. For more information visit drswanmusicllc.com/summer-s-end.
Sat Aug 24 & & Sun
Music On The Deck
6-9PM / Lefty’s / Ketchum
James Tautkus will perform this Saturday. There is never a cover. Lefty’s is located at 231 6th St. E., in Ketchum.
Sat Aug 24
Sun Valley On Ice
9:30PM / SV Ice Rink / Sun Valley
Enjoy the show from rink-side seating, or dine on buffet from the Terrace of the Sun Valley Lodge, while watching today’s top skaters. This week, the featured skaters will be Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc, 2019 U.S. National Champions. For more information and tickets, contact the Guest Center at (208) 622-2135.
Sun Aug 25
Choral Evensong
5:30PM / St. Thomas / Ketchum
Choral Evensong continues with a commemoration of the life of the apostle Bartholomew during this song-based service. Music director Joel Bejot will premiere a set of “Preces and Responses.” For information, contact joel.bejot@stthomassunvalley.org or call (208) 720-1524.
Tue Aug 27
Ketchum Farmers’ Market
2-6PM / River Run / Ketchum
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 Aug 27
Gimlets In The Garden
5-10PM / Botanical Garden / Ketchum
This fundraising event will support the Garden with live and silent auctions, raffles, entertainment and more. The silent auction package will include a few outstanding experience-based live auction items, and a full season pass for the 2019/2020 snowsports season. Tickets are available by calling (208) 726-9358.
Tue Aug 27
Book Club
5-6:30PM / Mountain Humane / Hailey
Mountain Humane’s book club will host guest facilitator Ridley Pearson and his fourth tome set in Kenya, “White Bone.” The thriller concerns special agents who encounter elephant ivory and rhino poachers. This is a free event and refreshments will be served.
Tue Aug 27
NAMI Recovery Support
5:30-7PM / Sun Club / Hailey
Men’s groups meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Both genders are invited to attend on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. All meetings are held at 731 N. 1st Ave., Hailey.