Be Downtown Boise the First Thursday of each month to experience art, shopping, dining and entertainment in a special and unique way you’ll only find Downtown. Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits and trunk shows. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!
Events typically run from 5:00 – 9:00pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing for individual hours and details.
1010 W Main St
Join us for Happy Hour on First Thursday! Located on the alley side of The Avery Hotel, Tiner's Alley offers old world charm with fare and cocktails to match. Offering $5 and $10 menus including a Classic Negroni, Scotch Eggs, and Fish N Chips- all from our Michelin rated chef, Cal Elliott.
(208) 990-1010
https://theaveryboise.com/
620 W Idaho Street
Buy One Get One Free Happy Hour at Bar Please! 3pm-6pm every day to celebrate our opening!
BOGO on all menu highballs, spritzes, beer and wine of equal or lesser value.
Located at 620 W Idaho St
https://www.barplease.com/
521 W Broad St
Each first Thursday at Boise Brewing offers live music from rotating local artists on the patio, 6-9pm. Come inside check out the restaurant while admiring fresh art provided by Boise Weekly!
(208) 342-7655
981 W Grove St
Join us for Social Hour on First Thursday at Chandlers! Located in the heart of downtown Boise, our sophisticated lounge combines elegance with exceptional fare and cocktails. Enjoy $10 bites such as Pacific Oysters, American Wagyu Sliders, and Spicy Popcorn Shrimp, paired with $10 sips like the Classic Champagne Cocktail, Cosmopolitan, and more. Unwind with us from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
(208) 383-4300
800 W Idaho St
Cheers to Thursdays with our $10 Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds available all day long.
(208) 286-4410
https://eurekarestaurantgroup.com/locations/boise
Alley: 8th & 9th and Bannock & Idaho St
Freak Alley Gallery is the Northwest's Largest Open-Air, Multi-artist Mural Gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise.
https://www.freakalleyboise.com/
801 W Bannock St
Jazz Night at The Funky Taco
Once a month, on the First Thursday, The Funky Taco will have a jazz night featuring the Dean Jennings Jazz Quintet for the first set. We will then feature local jazz artists for the second set and close the night with a jam session featuring established, up-and-coming, and future jazz musicians.
Check the Event Calendars (https://www.deanvjennings.com/eventscalender) or the Funky Taco's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/thefunkytaco/) for upcoming Jazz Nights at The Funky Taco.
(208) 488-4593
https://www.deanvjennings.com/jazznightfunkytaco
1008 W Main St
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in December!
For this night we’ll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer three COMPLIMENTARY tastes of House of Wine chosen wines!!
The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event and no registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you!
208-297-9463
https://houseofwineco.com/event/december-first-thursday-free-wine-tasting-2/
404 S 8th St
$50 piercings - including jewelry - September - December First Thursdays at Ink Spa! Bring a friend and walk in between 4 and 9 PM to get that piercing you've been wanting. Not enough needles? Get a tattoo while you're in too! What better art experience than new ink!
(208)315-6664
https://inkspa.com/firstthursday
1020 W Main St
Radio Boise is having an "Open Station" in the basement of the Alaska Center on Main St. between 10th and 11th St where we will give guided tours, have live DJs Wendy Fox and Jason D on the air, share snacks and generally chat about the station and community radio from 5pm-8pm. It is hosted by Nichole Marie of The Rapture and Geek Goddess from the Rebel Alliance. This month we are joined by the Jesse Tree whose mission it is to lead the Treasure Valley on preventing eviction and homelessness by supporting our neighbors at risk of housing loss, empowering them to stay in their homes.
208-258-2072
https://radioboise.org/
370 S 8th St
Thursdays just got a major upgrade at The Warehouse Food Hall with the return of live performances! Whether you're into tunes, flavors, or just good times, our live music Thursdays cater to all. Dive into a world of diverse food options, sip on crafted drinks, and let the music elevate your evening.
Weekly on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
Free for all ages
986-999-4081
https://www.warehouseboise.com/entertainment
245 S Capitol Blvd
All day Happy Hour! Half off appetizers and $5 draft beer, $5 well cocktails, $5 select wines from 11am-11pm every first Thursday in Trillium Restaurant or Trillium Bar. *Offer is only applicable with mention of First Thursday promotion*
208-333-8002
https://www.trilliumboise.com/menus
200 N Capitol Blvd
$5 Craft Beer Flights Every First Thursday!
2089180881