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.
8 Horses Lounge
199 N. 8th Street • 208-433-7800
Music Food & Beverage
Pull up a seat, grab a drink and small bites and enjoy a sonic experience!
Live music by none other than Landonious Monk!
Landonious has been playing music since childhood and has been in various projects in Salt Lake and Boise for almost three decades. His solo music could be described as a fusion of electronic, ambient jazz, rock, and world music, where he combines multiple instruments using looping pedals to create a full-band experience.
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th St • (208) 345-6620
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
½ Off Draft Beers, Well Drinks, $2 off all wines and $1 off appetizers from 4pm-6pm & 10pm-Midnight.
Free! We also have a free Comedy show! Just The Tips in Liquid Laughs Underground. Free To Attend at 7pm
Liquid Lounge
405 S 8th St • (208) 287-5379
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
Free Comedy Show at Liquid Laughs Underground!
- Come have some fun at Boise's newest comedy show JUST THE TIPS! This is a free, tip-friendly show featuring the best local, regional, and touring comedians that will take place on the first Thursday of every month at Liquid Laughs Underground!
-This month's headliner will be Eli Singleton of Bozeman, MT! Eli is a regular at Last Best Comedy Club and he's also a booker/producer for Don't Tell Comedy in Montana. He's opened for many big names and done the road all over the Western U.S.
-He will be joined by longtime friend and Bozeman comic Stone Casad, Zander Yuan of Pocatello, ID as your host and a couple other special guests!
- THIS IS A FREE SHOW! Seats are first come, first served so get here early, have some dinner and drinks downstairs and let's party!
Chi E Shenam Westin Art
1020 Main St • 208-440-2107
Art Music
New paintings, 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.
Art Source Gallery
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Join Art Source Gallery for the opening of “Artistic Evolution,” featuring the artwork of Russ Garn, during First Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. April 2, 2026.
Garn’s expressive works in pen and ink with watercolor combine architectural accuracy with bold, cubist-inspired design. The exhibition reflects his evolving creative process and commitment to exploring new styles and ideas. Visitors are invited to experience the emotional depth and visual energy of his latest work. Free and open to the public.
Dawson Taylor Downtown Coffee House
219 N 8th St • (208) 336-5633
Art Music Food & Beverage
Come to the Dawson Taylor Downtown cafe on First Thursday and enjoy:
Our Local Art Gallery
Live Music
BOGO Drinks
Walk-In Jewelry Making Class- $15 Per Person
5pm-7pm!
See you then!
Ochos Craft Cocktail Bar
515 W Idaho St • (208)209-5522
Music
First Thursday Flamenco with Flamenco Idaho. Performance starts at 6pm. This is a 21+ event.
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
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.