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.
Chi E Shenam Westin Art
1020 Main St • 208-440-2107
Art Music
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. Two 18" x 24" oil on canvas plein air paintings from Eagle Extreme Plein Air.
Swing by and say hello and enjoy live music from John Ceccarelli!
Complimentary portraits downstairs with Allen Ansel.
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th St • (208) 345-6620
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
Liquid Laughs in the Solid Cellar!
Comedy Show! National headlining comedian Daniel Speranza! Doors 6pm Show starts at 7pm! Get tickets at solidboise.com
Followed by Free comedy! Treasure Valleys funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm.
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 7:45pm—8:30pm
ART HAUS BAR by KIN
999 W Main St •
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Stroll in and have a cocktail with us, perhaps a burger or noodles. Stay for dessert and maybe a round of darts or one of our many board games. As your evening ebbs and flows, so might your drink and food preferences. With a full bar that includes beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, we’ll always have a menu item to match your mood.
Sober-curious or fully immersed in the NA life? That choice was not an afterthought. Your drink shouldn’t be either. Welcome back to the night life.
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 4–11 PM
Join us for Happy Hour from 4–5 PM and again 10–11 PM, because one just isn’t enough.
Enjoy 20% off everything: food, drinks, top-shelf spirits, and even merch. No fine print, just good times.
Come early, stay late, or do both.
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.
The Balcony Club
150 N 8th St • (208) 336-1313
Art Music
For those who want to karaoke but have a bedtime! First Thursdays is for Early-Oke at The Balcony Club! Come sing, have a cocktail or one of our many NA Drinks and be in your PJ's in time to watch the news! The fun kicks off at 6pm on Thursday Feb 5th!
Liquid Lounge
405 S 8th St • (208) 287-5379
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
Comedy Show! National headlining comedian Daniel Speranza! Doors 6pm Show starts at 7pm! Get tickets at liquidboise.com
Followed by Free comedy! Treasure Valleys funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm
Art Source Gallery
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
First Thursday: Opening Reception of “Echos of Service” at Art Source Gallery
Echoes of Service is a juried art exhibition honoring the creativity, resilience and voices of U.S. military Veterans participating in the Idaho VA Veterans’ Creative Arts Collective. Hosted by Art Source Gallery, the exhibition features two- and three-dimensional works that explore art as expression, healing and connection.
On view Feb. 2–28, 2026, at Art Source Gallery, 1516 Grove St. A public opening reception and recognition ceremony will be held on First Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 5:00-9:00 PM. There will be live music, snacks and a chance to meet the artists.
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock St • (208) 488-4593
Music
First Thursday Live Jazz at The Funky Taco featuring Katie G & The Half Maccs for a Brazilian Carnival themed night!
Bar Please!
620 W Idaho Street •
Music Food & Beverage
Featuring DJ Ann Tique spinning vinyl beats from 7-9pm, plus $5 craft Hot Dogs all day!