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.
The Lively
505 W Bannock St • 208.209.5503
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Kick off your summer with First Thursdays at The Lively—where the drinks are fabulous, the food hits all the right notes and the music sets the mood. We’re turning up the energy with live music and an extended happy hour to make your Thursdays anything but ordinary. Come early, stay late, and let the good times flow!
The Warehouse Food Hall
370 S 8th St • 986-999-4081
Music
Make The Warehouse Food Hall your First Thursday spot... grab a bite, sip on something good, and settle in for live music. Each month, a local artist takes the stage, setting the vibe while you kick back with craft drinks and plenty of flavor to go around.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Art Music Food & Beverage
"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be!
7:00pm—7:45pm
Free Dance Demos & Newcomer Group Class
7:45pm—8:30pm
Free Guided Social Dancing
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too.
Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
Art Source Gallery
1516 W Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Join Art Source Gallery for our First Thursday opening reception of our 21st annual Juried Artist Exhibition. Prizes will be awarded at the opening reception Thursday, July 3rd, 1516 W Grove Street, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Enjoy live music from the Midnight Jazz Cats, snacks and wine. The public will be invited to vote on the People’s Choice Award.Opening reception on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM with live music, refreshments and snacks.
This regional Show invited 2D and 3D artists from the Pacific Northwest to enter up to three works to be juried by accomplished artist, Aaron Hazel. All artwork is original, completed within the last three years, and available for purchase. This event is a highlight of the year’s events where outstanding talent from around the Pacific Northwest displays their work in Boise.