Jazz Fest

Idaho State University will present its annual Jazz Fest this weekend.

Wednesday, Feb. 11Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Ave. in Pocatello, will host Adult Craft Night and Book Tasting from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Enjoy a fun craft, making “spicy romance” bookmarks, and discover new romance book recommendations.

Hired Gun Company and Spike Coggins will perform live starting at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at First National Bar, 232 W. Center St. in Pocatello.

Thursday, Feb. 12

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Jim Dandy Brewing, 305 E. Lander St. in Pocatello, will host a pint night for the Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, to raise money for programs and facility improvements at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. There will be a silent auction where 100 percent of the proceeds will go to benefit the shelter, and 10 percent of JIm’s Dandy’s daily sales will also be donated.

Live jazz trio Speakeasy performs in the Yellowstone Lounge, 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello, from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, featuring jazz classics from the 1930s in the style of Benny Goodman, with Keith Ward on clarinet/sax, Freddy Gildersleeve on guitar and Tanya Johnson on upright. Admission is free.

Station Square, 200 S. Main St. in Pocatello, hosts open mic night every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Idaho Soul will perform live starting at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at First National Bar, 232 W. Center St. in Pocatello.

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 12-14Romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day” plays at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13, and at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at ISU’s Bengal Theater. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU employees and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.

Friday, Feb. 13Deleta Skating, 520 Yellowstone Ave. in Pocatello, will host a Galentine’s Skate from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Admission is buy one get one free.

Friday & Saturday, Feb. 13-14The ISU School of Performing Arts will host its annual Jazz Fest Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14. Evening performances will feature the festival’s guest artists in two unique settings. On Friday at 7 p.m., Station Square will host a free, intimate performance by Sheela Bringi’s Bird Clan. The festival culminates Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a concert in Jensen Grand Hall at the Stephens Performing Arts Center, featuring the Bird Clan and the ISU Commercial Music Big Band. Tickets, $10–$13, are available at idahostatetickets.com or by calling 208-251-4380.

Saturday, Feb. 14SRD’s Heart Fest is a festive, family-friendly event Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bannock County Event Center, Building B, 10588 Fairgrounds Road in Pocatello. The market features local vendors, food and Valentine-themed activities for all ages. A separate Heart Fest — Foam After Party follows at 5 p.m. For more information, visit pocatelloevents.com

Bannock Humane Society, 850 Barton Road in Pocatello, will host a pet adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.

The Pocatello Second Saturday Contra Dance is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Assemble’ Learning and Event Center, 820 E. Young St. Attendees are invited to the 7 p.m. instructional session to learn basic moves, brush up on contra dance technique and assist any newcomers. Admission is $10.

Sunday, Feb. 15It’s a $1 day Sunday, Feb. 15, at ISU’s Bengal Theater with “The Great Debaters” showing at 4 and 7 p.m. Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.

Monday, Feb. 16The Art of Hoppiness will put on a paint night starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Wanderlust Craft Beer Taproom and Wine Bar, 1799 Hurley Drive, Suite A, in Pocatello. Cost is $35 per painter plus tax and does not include drinks. Wanderlust is ages 21 and older only. Purchase tickets at theartofhoppiness.com/currentclasses.

Tuesday, Feb. 17The Yellowstone Restaurant, 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello, hosts a wine tasting every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Explore a variety of exceptional wines from around the world and enhance your palate in a relaxed setting. For more details, call 208-234-7000.

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