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.
Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Inc
611 W Grove Street • 208-343-2671
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Stop by the Basque Museum & Cultural Center from 10-5 to explore the museum for FREE!! The Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House is also open from 11-4.
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.
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Drive • (208) 345-8330
Art Shop Kid-Friendly Activity
Find inspiration and get creative at BAM during First Thursday! Admission is “pay what you can,” and the Museum is open late, until 7 p.m., to encourage Access for All. Experience BAM’s current exhibitions, including “Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love | from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation,” which closes later this month on July 26th.
🎨 Drop in from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and get creative in our FREE Studio Art Exploration program in BAM’s Education Studios. Make an abstract painting, inspired by “Visual Language: The Art of Abstraction.”
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
🎁Stop by the BAM STORE to find unique and creative gifts for all ages.
Lunatic Fringe Salon
836 W Broad St • (208) 955-0400
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Join us at Lunatic Fringe Salon in downtown Boise for First Thursday from 5:00–8:00 PM! Stop by for a free hair consultations, complimentary product samples, our signature oil bar, $1 popsicles, and $3 dirty sodas. Whether you're looking for hair inspiration, professional advice, or just a fun stop during your evening downtown, we'd love to see you. Come say hello, support local, and enjoy First Thursday with our team!
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!
House of Wine
1008 W Main St • 208-297-9463
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Celebrate July First Thursday with us! Our incredible House of Wine team has handpicked three standout wines just for you to enjoy for the holiday. For one night only, we’re setting aside our usual by-the-glass menu and offering a free tasting of these special staff selections.
The fun kicks off at 5pm and goes until 8pm. No registration needed. Just bring your curiosity and your tastebuds. See you there!
Re-POP Gifts
210 N 10th St • 208-991-6112
Art Shop Kid-Friendly
Join us this first Thursday to hang out with our featured artist Lauryl, or The Nubbiest Place! She will be here 4-8pm and will be available to sign prints!
P.S. - If it's your birthday this month don't forget to mention that to us for a 15% discount!
Title Nine
170 N 8th St • (208) 342-1493
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Long Weekend Sale and Open Late for First Thursday!
July 1st- 5th 4th of July Sale Starts Now Up to 60% Off!
25% Off (select) Swim, Summer Dresses, Summer Bottoms and an extra 25% Sale items Saturday and Sunday!
We will have water and a few snacks on hand while you try on your new perfect for you swimsuit from the experts and just in time for the weekend on the water!
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!
Night Market at ART HAUS
999 W Main St •
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
JULY 2ND 5-9 PM
ART HAUS
CAMP/NIGHT MARKET!
ON THE PATIO
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK!
LIVE DJ SET - DADDY BABY
VENDORS - LOST AND FOUND • MINER'S PROVISIONS ROLLAND FLETCHER ARTS •
FREE SPIRITS • KEVIN AMBROSE GRAY SILVERSMITH • SUN DoG FARM •
REDISCOVERED BooKs •
WATERWHEEL GARDENS • CITY OF GOOD
BANANA JNK / COMPASS GOODS
NoBLe HArdesTy • HoLDING WHOLENESS MAPS COFFEE • FERG'S FABULOUS FUNGI
CITY OF TREES REIKI & TAROT AND MORE!