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.
Liquid Lounge
405 S 8th St • (208) 287-5379
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
First Thursday at Liquid Laughs Undergound!
~ Two Free Comedy Shows! Just the Tips comedy show at 7pm! National touring comedians stop in Boise to perform at Liquid Laughs Underground! Free to attend!
Followed by the Treasure Valley's funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm. Ever want to try stand up comedy? This is your chance!
The best deal you will find on First Thursday!
8 Horses Lounge
199 N. 8th Street • 208-433-7800
Music Food & Beverage
Live music 6pm to 8pm at 8 Horses Lounge with the one and only Landonious Monk!
Landonious Monk, Landon, Lando, or Landog is a Boise local rocking stages all over the valley within several projects. He is savvy with just about any instrument he picks up, teaches guitar lessons out of Dorsey Music, and somehow balances his solo acts amongst 800 other projects. His stage name, Landonious Monk, is based off of the eccentric jazz piano player, Thelonious Monk.
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
777 S 8th St • 208-345-0304
Art Music
"Step inside the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights for a special evening of art, music, and reflection. From 4:00 –7:00 PM, experience the powerful work of artist Tom Callos as he unveils 24 portraits from his striking “Upstander” series.
Guests are invited to wander the Wassmuth Center throughout the evening, enjoy refreshments, hear about the stories behind the work from Tom himself, and enjoy live music from local violinist Lana Entringer. Free and open to the public!
A martial artist and an accomplished relief printmaker, Callos is on a mission to create 1,000 portraits honoring people who have shaped the world through courage, compassion, and action. His expressive prints capture the spirit of individuals who inspire us to take action and create a better world together."
Hue Salon
113 S 10th St • 208-336-3395
Shop Music Kid-Friendly
✨ DOWNTOWN BOISE FRIENDS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ✨
Join us at HUE Salon on Thursday, June 4th from 5–8 PM for one of our favorite nights of the summer — First Thursday! 🖤
We’re turning the salon into the ultimate First Thursday stop with:
🥂 Sips from Wapiti Saloon
🎶 DJ LaBeats spinning all evening
🧁 Dessert bar
🛍 Shopping, giveaways, and good vibes
PLUS…
✨ The first 40 guests receive an Oribe mini gift bag
✨ Book an appointment during the event and receive a mini Oribe gift set
✨ Purchase any product during the event and you’ll automatically be entered to win a FREE haircut
And yes… we’re giving away THREE amazing summer prizes!
🖤 Oribe full-size gift set + tote
💗 Kérastase full-size gift set + tote
🍸 Pregame Date Night Package:
• Complimentary shampoo + blowout at HUE
• 2 drink tickets to Wapiti Saloon
Whether you’re one of our clients, a downtown neighbor, or just out enjoying First Thursday, stop in, say hi, grab a treat, and enter to win something fun! ✨
📍 HUE Salon – Downtown Boise
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 5 PM – 8 PM
Check us out on instagram for more details! @huesalonboise
Idaho Websites Grand Opening!
1020 W Main St • (208) 342-9386
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Idaho Websites is officially moving to Main Street! To celebrate our company's 7th anniversary, and our new home in the historic Alaska Building, we are hosting a Grand Opening & First Thursday Open House on Thursday, June 4th. We'll kick things off with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony at 4:00 PM at the Alaska Center (our entrance is via the alleyway). Then, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the space transforms into a full-blown block party featuring a live set by Boise electronic staple DJ Psycache, with some local drinks, and snacks.
Come raise a glass, meet our resident web design and digital marketing team, and celebrate this massive new chapter with us!
Dawson Taylor Downtown Coffee House
219 N 8th St • (208) 336-5633
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Come join us for an epic First Thursday event from 5-7pm!
You can expect:
- A flower bloom bar where you can build your own bouquet
- Permanent Jewelry from the Ritzy Rose
- Live music from Kiri Music
- BOGO Drinks & first access to our summer drink launch
- New art on our gallery walls
We can't wait to hang out, see you there!
The Warehouse Food Hall
370 S 8th St • 986-999-4081
Music Food & Beverage
The Warehouse Food Hall is bringing live music to the heart of downtown Boise every First Thursday. Guests can enjoy performances from local artists while exploring 10+ food and drink vendors under one roof. With cold drinks, bold flavor, and no cover, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your evening and stay awhile.
Amsterdam Lounge
607 W Main St • (208) 345-9515
Art Music Food & Beverage
Abstract Hour - First Thursday is back!!
The perfect sunset evening on the patio showcasing art, music, and cocktails. Leave with your next favorite piece and support local art! Sip on featured drinks and dance with us til late.
7PM-9PM
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Boise's ONLY guided social dancing party!
The perfect opportunity to get comfortable on a social dance floor in a safe and fun environment!
Practice your moves and meet our dance community! Come for a few minutes just to check the place out, or stay and practice to music from a variety of dance styles.
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too. Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class from 7:00pm—7:45pm
Social Dancing Party from 7:45—8:30pm
ART HAUS BAR by KIN
999 W Main St •
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
ART HAUS PRESENTS
NIGHT MARKET
COLD DRINKS
& HOT FOOD
DADDYBABY live set
JUNE 04
5-9 PM
ALL AGES WELCOME
Featuring:
REDISCOVERED BOOKS + FREE SPIRITS KEVIN AMBROSE GRAY + PURPLE SAGE FARMS BANANA INK + FERG'S FABULOUS FUNGI CITY OF GOOD + RACHEL TEANNALACH ART GARDEN CITY PROJECTS + NOBLE HARDESTY FLYNN DAY POTTERY + METAL & MALLET MAPS COFFEE + TREASURE VALLEY BEEKEEPERS SATORI SAKE + HOLDING WHOLENESS CITY OF TREES REIKI & TAROT + AND MORE!
Chi E Shenam Westin Art
1020 Main St • 208-440-2107
Art Music
New paintings, paintings from Zion National Park and winter in the magic valley.
A full year of paintings featuring plein air from Kathryn Albertson Park. This collection of paintings were created between April and October of 2025! We have small 8x10 paintings up to 24x30 inch paintings in oil.
Swing by and say hello and enjoy live music from John Ceccarelli!
Complimentary portraits downstairs with Allen Ansel.
Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar
1022 W Main St • 208-387-2739
Music Food & Beverage Activity
We are releasing a brand-new gold stout for June First Thor's Day! Stop by to sip on a glass of THE BANANA STAND; Gold stout made with real Bananas, Cocoa nibs, Chocolate and milk sugar (lactose). 8.5% abv. Draft & To-Go Cans available.
ROCK'N BINGO starts at 7pm. Free to play for paying customers.
Must be 21+ to enter Barbarian Downtown.
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock St • (208) 488-4593
Music
First Thursday Jazz Night at The Funky Taco! Live Jazz music from 6:30 - 8:30pm.
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th St • (208) 345-6620
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
½ Off Draft Beers, Well Drinks, $2 off all wines and $1 off appetizers from 4pm-6pm & 10pm-Midnight
We also have Free Comedy shows at 7pm & 9pm in the Solid Cellar!
~ Two Free Comedy Shows! Just the Tips comedy show at 7pm! National touring comedians stop in Boise to perform at Liquid Laughs Underground! Free to attend!
Followed by the Treasure Valley's funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm. Ever want to try stand up comedy? This is your chance!
The best deal you will find on First Thursday! Liquid Laughs in the Solid Cellar
Green Acres Food Truck Park
767 S Pioneer St • 208-856-6157
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Enjoy First Thursday on the Greenbelt with live band karaoke, food trucks, yard games and cold drinks! Open from 9am - 9pm! Breakfast and coffee open at 9am and all other lunch trucks and the bar open at 11am!
Enjoy food and drinks from 7 different food truck vendors: The Green Acres Bar, Loving Lefse, The Lemon Cow (Ice Cream & Fresh Squeezed Lemonade), Pop’s Treasure Valley Taqueria, Kanak Attack, Crisp and Wok N’ Roll!
We are hosting Boise Rockeoke! Come pick from over 200+ songs and get on stage to show your karaoke skills with a live band backing up your vocals. Karaoke runs from 6-9pm, sign up the night of! Karaoke is for all ages and free!
Check out special guest, Dig N Dash! Dig N Dash is a fun pop up vendor that brings a giant sandbox with remote control excavator, bull dozers and other fun building vehicles to build and play in the sand. Great for kids or for all ages! Here from 5-9pm
The Green Acres Bar offers a variety of options including draft beer, draft cocktails, cider, seltzers, wine and frozen wine slushies.
Green Acres is located steps away from the Boise River Greenbelt north of the bridge that connects to Ann Morrison Park and the raft pull out. And South of Payette Brewing Co.
We are dog-friendly and family-friendly, come check us out
Our daily schedule can always be found on our website (www.greenacresboise.com) and Instagram (@greenacresboise)
Green Acres | 767 S Pioneer st. Boise ID 83702