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 Flicks
646 Fulton St • (208) 342-4288
Music
First Thursday on the Flicks Patio: Wendy Matson
Grab your drinks and food from our Rick’s Café counter and head out to the patio to enjoy music by Wendy Matson. No cover charge, it is a gift to our Flicks fans!
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.
Also Liquid Laughs underground in the Solid Cellar we have:
~ 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!
Cherie Buckner-Webb Park
1100 W Bannock St •
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Join the City of Boise at Cherie Buckner Webb Park to celebrate America250! Enjoy activities, music, and fun Under the Tree!
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Boise's ONLY guided social dancing party!
"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be. This is the perfect opportunity to get comfortable on a social dance floor in a safe and fun environment!
Come for a few minutes just to check the place out, or stay to meet our dance community 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!
7:00pm—7:45pm
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class
7:45pm — 8:30pm
Social Dancing Party
Bar Please!
620 W Idaho Street •
Music
$5 hot dogs all night! Seattle dog, Frankie Style, Kimchi Dog and a classic. DJ Ann Tique spinning vinyls from 7-9pm!
SHIFT boutique
807 W Bannock St • 208-331-7806
Music
Join us + Tropico FM for a live DJ set! 5pm -8pm!
Art Source Gallery
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
The 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition will be on display throughout July at Art Source Gallery. Featuring artists from Idaho, Washington and Oregon, the show presents a diverse selection of 2D and 3D works chosen by juror Katy Shanafelt. An opening reception will be held July 2 from 5–9 p.m., with live music, refreshments, cash prizes and a People’s Choice Award.
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.
Green Acres Food Truck Park
767 S Pioneer St • 208-856-6157
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Take the stage with a LIVE rock band backing you up while you belt out your favorite hits from a lineup of 200+ songs. Whether you're channeling your inner rockstar or just here for the chaos and fun, every First Thursday is your moment to shine. Sign-ups happen the night of, and guests can browse the full song list ahead of time on our website, so grab your crew and get ready.
Come hungry because we'll also have an awesome lineup of local food trucks:
- Loving Lefse serving Norwegian flatbreads, breakfast favorites, espresso, and sweet treats (9:00 am-2:30 pm)
- The Place To Feed Yo Face with hearty, flavor-packed soul food
- Bistro Babe serving gourmet sandwiches and handcrafted bites
- Kanak Attack featuring Hawaiian-inspired favorites, BBQ, and island flavors
- Wok N' Roll with fresh, made-to-order Asian fusion dishes
Hosted by Boise Rockeoke, this is one of our ABSOLUTE favorite nights at Green Acres!
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!
The Olympic Venue
1009 W Main St • (208) 342-0176
Music
Live Music! Bong Wizard - Formed in Los Angeles and relocated to Houston, Texas, this stoner metal/sludge trio, crafts hypnotic music with their powerful blend of heavy riffs, crushing rhythms, and trippy soundscapes creating a sonic experience that seamlessly marries humor and playfulness with the heavier themes of cannabis culture.