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.
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.
Boise Contemporary Theater
854 Fulton St • (208) 331-9224
Art Shop Food & Beverage
5:30-6:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, is Happy Hour! Mingle over discounted drinks and complimentary charcuterie while viewing local art in our lobby, and get discounted tickets from our box office to stay for that night’s show! Tap beers, ciders, and wines are $1 off, while tickets to our current production are $20 for preview nights and/or 20% off other performances (excluding opening and closing nights) when you buy directly from our box office during this event. Also available for purchase are coffee from Dawson Taylor and treats from The Chocolat Bar, and City Peanut Shop. Get a ticket to that night’s show at a great discount! When happy hour is over, the theater house opens so you can relax in the theater with your discounted drink.
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
Idaho Art Gallery
702 W Idaho St • (208) 733-4134
Art Shop Activity
Opening Reception: PORTALS by Scott Blaser
702 W Idaho St #105 – Idaho Art Gallery
Join us for the opening reception of PORTALS, a solo exhibition by abstract artist Scott Blaser on Thursday, February 05 from 5-9PM at IAG Boise!
This compelling body of work explores the relationship between line and color as points of entry between control and chance, intuition and material process. Using handmade acrylic paints created from raw pigments, Blaser builds layered, dimensional surfaces inspired by natural systems, movement, and transformation. Mark your calendars to experience this new exhibition, meet the artist, and spend the evening immersed in thoughtful abstraction and conversation.
Blaser’s work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in the United States and Europe, including presentations in London and across the Intermountain West. His practice is rooted in decades of material exploration and international study, with a focus on process-driven abstraction that emphasizes depth, spatial tension, and the physical origins of color.
Alongside Blaser’s solo exhibition, explore our current open-theme group show featuring 15+ local and national artists. This evolving exhibition is refreshed regularly, with new work added and selections rotated throughout the month—offering a dynamic mix of styles, media, and perspectives.
While you’re here, be sure to visit our curated gift shop, featuring small-format artworks, original pieces, and locally made artisanal goods—perfect for unique gifts or adding something special to your own collection.
Join us for art, conversation, and community in the heart of downtown Boise. We’d love to celebrate with you.
House of Wine
1008 W Main St • 208-297-9463
Shop Food & Beverage Activity
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in February!
"Wines to fall in LOVE with!"- For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer a free three wine tasting from local distributor Hayden Beverage Company!
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!
Gallery 601 on The Grove
8th & Front on The Grove Plaza • (208) 336-5899
Art Shop
Celebrate McCall Winter Carnival with Iconic Americana Artist Jane Wooster Scott. We have set aside a limited number of this vintage limited edition hand signed print for just this occasion. We are offering these prints at a 50% discount and just a tad over 40% off framed prints. Sale ends at the end of the Winter Carnival Feb. 8th.
Stop by the gallery on the Grove Plaza between 10-3 or shop on line. But hurry limited inventory and a limited time to purchase this memorable work of art.
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.”
🎨 Drop in from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and get creative in our FREE Studio Art Exploration program in BAM’s Education Studios. Create a sculpture using air dry clay and beads, inspired by Jeffrey Gibson’s artwork.
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.
Mixed Greens
213 N 9th St • (208) 344-1605
Shop
Please join us for February's First Thursday at Mixed Greens from 5 pm to 8 pm! We have lots of great gift ideas for all the special Valentines in your life. Enjoy some sweet treats and sip on a delicious mocktail while you are shopping! We will be offering a 20% discount on our Mixed Greens brand of Valentine's cards. See you then!!!
SHIFT boutique
807 W Bannock St • 208-331-7806
Shop
It's our bi-annual TAG SALE! We'll have markdown items priced at $5, $15, $25 and $50! We'll be open late for First Thursday and the sale goes through Sunday.
Lee's Candies
805 w Bannock •
Shop Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Don't forget to stop by Lee's Candies this first Thursday! We will be having some fun deals and prizes for you guys including:
-A raffle where we will have 3 winners
~1st. 1 Free date night candy making class
~2nd. 1.3lb Heart box
~3rd. 17pc Valentines Day box
-Ways to get raffle tickets
~Make any purchase
~Take a photo at our Valentine's Day backdrop post and tag us
~Or purchase one for 1.00/ea
-Bring you partner get 20% off!
-Prize wheel
~Spin with purchase
~ Guaranteed win
-Free samples
Don't forget to get your loved one a little something for Valentine's Day it just around the corner. Come check out what we have to offer!
Lenses & Brushes
404 S 8TH ST, L100 • 2085902612
Art Shop Activity
First Thursday | Featured Photographer Opening
Thursday, February 5 | 5–8 PM
Join us for our February First Thursday as we celebrate our first Featured Photographer, Jerry Miller.
Eight selected works will be on display in the lower level lobby from February 1–21, showcasing Jerry’s unique photographic vision and craftsmanship.
Stop by for an evening of art, conversation, and community. Meet the artist, explore the work, and experience photography as a shared creative language.
Lenses & Brushes – Lower Level Lobby
Exhibition Dates: February 1–21
Opening Reception: February 5, 5–8 PM
Outdoor Exchange
1405 W. Grove Street • 208-297-7002
Shop Food & Beverage Activity
Outdoor Exchange is rolling out its first Beer and Beta event. This months presentation will be from Avalanche Science Guides. Come learn about avalanche safety, backcountry protocol, and get to talk with outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
BANANA ink
214 N 9th St • (208) 345-1288
Shop Food & Beverage
First Thursday at BANANA ink:
~ Special Sweetheart deal for First Thursday
2 for $40 on BANANA ink tee's
~ Extra 30% off sale rack
Idaho Livin at The Warehouse
370 S 8th St • 2089611731
Shop Kid-Friendly Activity
Buy one get one 50 percent off retro hats!
Boise Art Glass
1124 W Front St • (208) 345-1825
Art Shop Activity
Make-Your-Own Heart Shaped Bowls
Whether you want to make a gift for your Valentine, or, give them a gift of an experience, this class is for you!
In this 30-minute class, your instructor will walk you through the process of making your very own heart bowl. Your one-of-a-kind bowl will be the perfect Valentine's Day gift or a fun keepsake for you! February is the month of love, so what better way to celebrate than with a fun glassblowing class!
Beginner-friendly
$75 per student ( 1 student per class)
New items every month
1 item per 30 min class
JD's Bodega
161 N Capitol Blvd • (208)519-5516
Shop Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Swing by on this Sweethearts First Thursday and grab a free popcorn, play a free game of pinball and grab a treat for that special someone.
The Basque Market
608 W Grove St • (208) 433-1208
Shop Food & Beverage
Join us for February's First Thursday at The Basque Market!
Enjoy a night of sipping and snacking with an assortment of special pintxos starting at 5 PM, followed by paella at 6 PM. Come unwind, indulge, and spend your evening with us!
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.
Oliver's Olive Oil & Balsamics: Love at First Bite
222 N. 9th Street • 208-999-2833
Shop Food & Beverage
Come visit us this First Thursday for some tasty treats featuring bread from Gaston's Bakery, delicious appetizers, and olive oil and balsamic tastings!
Re-POP Gifts
210 N 10th St • 208-991-6112
Art Shop Kid-Friendly
Come celebrate your birthday with your friends at Re-POP! If your birthday is in January or February, or if you know someone who was born in either of these months, bring them down to party it up this First Thursday!
If it's your birth month, you and your friend will receive a special treat - 15% off your entire purchase*!
And that's not all! As an extra bonus, if it's your birth month, you will also receive a birthday treat bag filled with surprises. So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate your special day with us at Re-POP Gifts LLC!
*cannot be combined with other offers, some exclusions apply
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.
Rediscovered Books - Boise
1576 W Grove • (208) 376-4229
Art Shop Activity
Build Your Own Blind Date with a Book!
Looking for something special for that special someone? We can help you out! Pick out a book, puzzle, or other items as a gift from Rediscovered Books and then you can zhuzz it up for a one-of-a-kind present. We will have lots of fun add-ons for your special someone to let them know how much you care.
We will provide supplies, any needed advice, and work space!