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Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits, retail trunk shows, live music, family activities, and entertainment in a special and unique way you'll only find in Downtown Boise. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!

Events typically run from 5–9pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details. 

SUPERSIZED First Thursday's are back!
What does that mean? More free activation throughout your downtown area! We'll have roving artist performing & engaging with the public for free fun during select months! Keep an eye out for the signs for where they'll pop-up next!
 


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Radio Boise

1020 W Main St • 208-258-2072

Music  

Radio Boise is having an "Open Station" in the basement of the Alaska Center on Main St. between 10th and 11th St where we will give guided tours, have live DJs Wendy Fox and Jason D on the air, share snacks and generally chat about the station and community radio from 5pm-8pm. It is hosted by Nichole Marie of The Rapture and Geek Goddess from the Rebel Alliance. This month we are joined by the Jesse Tree whose mission it is to lead the Treasure Valley on preventing eviction and homelessness by supporting our neighbors at risk of housing loss, empowering them to stay in their homes.

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The Warehouse Food Hall

370 S 8th St • 986-999-4081

Music   Food & Beverage  

Thursdays just got a major upgrade at The Warehouse Food Hall with the return of live performances! Whether you're into tunes, flavors, or just good times, our live music Thursdays cater to all. Dive into a world of diverse food options, sip on crafted drinks, and let the music elevate your evening.

Weekly on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
Free for all ages

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Boise Brewing

521 W Broad St • (208) 342-7655

Music   Food & Beverage  

Each first Thursday at Boise Brewing offers live music from rotating local artists on the patio, 6-9pm. Come inside check out the restaurant while admiring fresh art provided by Boise Weekly!

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Chandlers Prime Steaks | Fine Seafood

981 W Grove St • (208) 383-4300

Food & Beverage  

Join us for Social Hour on First Thursday at Chandlers! Located in the heart of downtown Boise, our sophisticated lounge combines elegance with exceptional fare and cocktails. Enjoy $10 bites such as Pacific Oysters, American Wagyu Sliders, and Spicy Popcorn Shrimp, paired with $10 sips like the Classic Champagne Cocktail, Cosmopolitan, and more. Unwind with us from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

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Join the BoldCircle at BoldHue!

405 S 8th St •

Art   Shop   Activity  

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Join the BoldCircle and be the first to know when we officially launch. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive behind the scenes content and see milestones in real time while you wait for its anticipated arrival! Join for free at BoldHue.com

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Trillium Restaurant

245 S Capitol Blvd • 208-333-8002

Food & Beverage  

All day Happy Hour! Half off appetizers and $5 draft beer, $5 well cocktails, $5 select wines from 11am-11pm every first Thursday in Trillium Restaurant or Trillium Bar. *Offer is only applicable with mention of First Thursday promotion*

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Voodoo Cellar Boise

200 N Capitol Blvd • 2089180881

Food & Beverage  

$5 Craft Beer Flights Every First Thursday!

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The Funky Taco

801 W Bannock St • (208) 488-4593

Music   Food & Beverage  

Jazz Night at The Funky Taco

Once a month, on the First Thursday, The Funky Taco will have a jazz night featuring the Dean Jennings Jazz Quintet for the first set. We will then feature local jazz artists for the second set and close the night with a jam session featuring established, up-and-coming, and future jazz musicians.​

Check the Event Calendars (https://www.deanvjennings.com/eventscalender) or the Funky Taco's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/thefunkytaco/) for upcoming Jazz Nights at The Funky Taco.

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View Free Public Art at Freak Alley Gallery

Alley: 8th & 9th and Bannock & Idaho St •

Art   Kid-Friendly   Activity  

Freak Alley Gallery is the Northwest's Largest Open-Air, Multi-artist Mural Gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise.

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The Avery

1010 W Main St • (208) 990-1010

Food & Beverage  

Join us for Happy Hour on First Thursday! Located on the alley side of The Avery Hotel, Tiner's Alley offers old world charm with fare and cocktails to match. Offering $5 and $10 menus including a Classic Negroni, Scotch Eggs, and Fish N Chips- all from our Michelin rated chef, Cal Elliott.

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Ink Spa

404 S 8th St • (208)315-6664

Art   Shop   Activity  

$50 piercings - including jewelry - September - December First Thursdays at Ink Spa! Bring a friend and walk in between 4 and 9 PM to get that piercing you've been wanting. Not enough needles? Get a tattoo while you're in too! What better art experience than new ink!

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Art   Shop  

Professional Offices 500 W. Bannock; corner of 5th and Bannock. Transforming the common areas in this office space into a pop-up gallery of my art and merchandise on sale from my e-commerce site. Dragondreamzzz.com

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