Happy almost weekend!

We’ve got ​Boise Bench Dinner Club​ coming up next Thursday (April 30) and there’s 20 seats left! See you there??

Shade City Brewfest

Saturday, April 25

• ​Shade City Brewfest​ is back at the Idaho Botanical Garden from 1–6pm. This is such a fun event! It’s an annual 70s-themed beer festival featuring local and regional breweries, live music, food trucks, and lawn games. Dress up in your finest 70s attire, bring your own cup (no glass tho), and plan to arrive by bike, bus, or carpool if you can. Tix are $45, VIP $95 – prices go up at the door. Also it’s 21+ and no pets or chairs allowed.

Weekend markets

I love market season!! Here’s a few this weekend:

Saturday, April 24

• ​​Boise Farmers Market​​ is going on 9am-1pm at 1500 shoreline Drive.
• ​​Capital City Public Market​​ is on the Grove Plaza from 9:30am-1pm.
• ​​Meridian Main Street Market​​ is at Meridian City Hall from 9am–1:30pm.
• ​​Nampa Farmers Market​​ is at Lloyd Square Park from 9am-1:30pm. There’s over 120 local vendors!
• ​Wildwood Outdoor Market: Spring Fling + Mother’s Day​ is happening at 2840 Wildwood Street from 10am–1pm. It’s the 5th annual spring outdoor market featuring over 28 local vendors, a huge giveaway, and more. It’s free!

Sunday, April 25

• ​Chaz’s Bazaar “Buy & Barter”​ is happening at Realms Arcade from 1pm. It’s a flea market and hangout event for all ages.

Things to do

Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 25

• ​Naomi’s Curated Collection pop up​ is happening at 4500 W Overland Rd in Boise from 10am–6pm each day. It’s a pre-loved women’s clothing pop-up featuring sundresses, linen, jewelry, and more in sizes XS–4X, with 95% of pieces under $25. It’s awesome I went yesterday and got 2 purses and a pair of denim shorts!

Thursday, April 23

• ​Earth Day Family Night Out​ is happening at Zoo Boise from 6–8pm. It’s an after-hours celebration featuring guided tours, interactive activity stations, eco-friendly crafts, and more. Tix are $8.
• ​Repair Café​ is happening at JUMP from 4pm-7pm. Bring in a personal treasure that is broken and volunteers will help back to life. Fun!
• ​Fremont – Presented by Agency for New Americans​ is happening at The Flicks from 7pm. It’s a special screening of Fremont, a film that follows a former translator for the United States military in Afghanistan. There will also be a Q&A with Anna Lloyd, Executive Director and Afghan Allies Advocate from Task Force Argo. Tix are $15.

Friday, April 24

• ​Celebrate Arbor Day 2026​ at the Idaho State Museum starting at 10am. It’s a community celebration of trees featuring free seedlings, refreshments, informational booths, presentations, and a ceremonial tree planting in Julia Davis Park.
• ​Spring Porch Pot Make & Take Workshop​ is happening at FarWest Landscape & Garden Center at 1pm. It’s a hands-on workshop where you’ll design a custom seasonal container to take home. All materials included, no experience needed. Tix are $60.
• ​Trinket Trade​ is happening at JUMP from 5pm-8pm. It’s a fun community swap with tiny treasure trading, trinket customization, doodle booths, and treasure hunts. It’s free and cute!

Saturday, April 25

• ​World Penguin Day​ is happening at Zoo Boise from 10am–2pm. It’s a celebration of Zoo Boise’s Magellanic penguin colony. There will be penguin-inspired crafts, a discovery station, and staff Q&A. All activities are included with zoo admission.
• ​REVIVE Fashion Show​ is happening at JUMP at 1pm. It’s an annual sustainable fashion show featuring wearable art made from thrifted and recycled items. It’s free!
• ​Fleet Feet’s Trail Running Film Fest​ is happening at the Idaho Film Society at 5pm (doors at 4pm). It’s a special screening of the 2026 Trail Running Film Festival, celebrating trail running stories and community on the big screen. Tix are $16. 21+

Saturday, April 25 – Sunday, April 26

• ​Hanson Estate Sale​ is happening from 9am–2pm, both days. It’s a mid-century home filled with antiques, vintage toys, collectibles, furniture, yard art, and much more. Address posted on the Facebook page on Saturday.
• ​Huge Estate Sale​ is happening in Caldwell from 8am–11pm. It’s a massive estate sale with sewing machines, fabric, vintage finds, holiday decor, and crafting tools galore. Address posted sometime today.

Sunday, April 26

• ​April Spelling Bee​ at Boise Brewing is going down at 5pm. This month is all about words that aren’t pronounced the way they’re spelled. Potpourri, Wednesday, lasagna… you get the gist. It’s free!
• ​The Silence of the Lambs 35th Anniversary​ is happening at The Egyptian Theatre at 6pm. It’s a special anniversary screening of the chilling classic about FBI Agent Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Such a good movie! Tix are only $5!

Next Thursday, April 30

• ​Faces of Courage Benefit Gala​ is happening at Boise Centre at 5:30pm. The night begins with cocktail hour, followed by dinner, Gabby Petito’s parents as guest speakers, a story shared by a survivor who used services from Faces of Hope, and a paddle raise. All funds from the event go directly to keeping the safety net of crisis services provided by Faces of Hope free and accessible to those who need them. Tix are $150.

Food finds & things to drink

Saturday, April 25

• ​Sockeye Brewing’s Patio Kick-Off Party​ is starting 12pm. It’s a celebration of patio season and Sockeye’s 30th anniversary with live music, food, cold beer, and a dog-friendly patio.

Wednesday, April 29

• ​Patio Reds​ class is happening at House of Wine. This class is dedicated to versatile, easy-drinking reds perfect for spring sunshine. They may even break the rules and chill a red or two! Tix are $45.

NEW Boise Coffee Crawl

• A ​new coffee crawl​ is starting on May 1! It’s a month-long, self-guided coffee adventure through 10+ local shops. You buy a Crawl Pass which gets you a $5 credit at each participating coffee shop. Join the waitlist ​here​ and get tix as soon as they go on sale.

Comedy & theater

Thursday, April 23 – Saturday, May 5

• ​Alley Repertory Theater Presents: Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix​ at Visual Arts Collective (VAC). The show runs Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, May 2. It’s a haunting and funny play about fatherhood, loss, and love as a man inherits a drive-in theater and raises his late husband’s teenage son. 21+

Friday, April 24

• ​Shakespearience: The Tempest​ is happening at JUMP from 6pm-7pm. It’s Idaho Theater for Youth’s take on Shakespeare’s tale of romance and renewal.
• ​Comedian Nazareth​ is happening at Crossroads in Nampa at 7pm. It’s family-friendly! Tix are $25.
• ​The Secret Show Monthly Comedy Special​ is happening at Liquid Lounge at 8pm. It’s a comedy variety showwith anonymous secrets, drag, burlesque, mime, clown, improv, and more. Tix are $23
• ​Late Night Comedy Show​ is happening at Liquid Lounge from 10pm.

Saturday, April 25

• ​ComedySportz​ is happening at The Green Room from 7:30pm. It’s an improv comedy showdown where two teams battle for points and laughs. Tix are $20.
• ​Jared Munson​ is happening at ICONIC by 3 Girls Catering at 8pm. Jared Munson will be joined by some of his favorite Treasure Valley talent. Tix are $19.
• ​The Kitty Cat Cabaret​ is happening at Liquid Lounge at 8pm. It’s a cabaret variety show highlighting the singing talents of local drag and burlesque artists with added variety acts. Tix are $20.
• ​“It’s A Conspiracy!” Comedy Show​ is happening at Recycled Minds Comedy at 8pm. Bring your tinfoil hat! Tix are $16 for adults or $6 for kids.

Sunday, April 26

• ​Off-Season Stories​ is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 5pm-7pm. It’s a storytelling event presented by Storyfort. It’s free and 21+.
• ​Sunday Night Olympic Mic​ is happening at The Olympic Venue at 8pm. Support local comedians! It’s free!

Tuesday, April 28

• ​Story Story Night: WiNKING EYES WiTH TONGUE OUT​ is happening at JUMP at 7pm. It’s an evening of storytelling inspired by emojis, complete with live performances and a public story slam. Tix are $23.

Tunes & shows

Thursday, April 23

• ​Never Come Down + White Pine Lightning​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (bluegrass/Americana)
• ​Jens’ Jazz Residency​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (jazz)
• ​Clutch + Corrosion of Conformity + JD Pinkus​ at Treefort Music Hall (stoner rock)
• ​Armchair Boogie​ at Brown Beard Brewing (bluegrass/funk)
• ​Defeated Sanity + Vulvodynia + Organectomy + Excresence + Texas Ketamine​ at The Shredder (heavy metal)
• ​Chris Webby​ at Revolution Concert House (hip-hop)
• ​Soot Presents: Hot Cues​ at Hap Hap Lounge (open invite to DJ)
• ​Buddy Devore & The Faded Cowboys​ at Pengilly’s (country)
• ​Neptune Moon + The Apprentices + Sun Dogs​ at The Olympic Venue (indie/alt-rock)

Friday, April 24

• ​The Bad Plus + Liminal Space Mixtape​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (avant-garde jazz)
• ​Aka Belle​ at Realms Arcade (cosmic rock n roll)
• ​Cydeways + The Irie + Native Leaves​ at The Olympic Venue (reggae-rock)
• ​Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings​ at The Egyptian Theatre (hip hop)
• ​Matroda​ at Treefort Music Hall (electronic)
• ​Los Tigres del Norte​ at ExtraMile Arena (norteño/Mexican regional)
• ​Gimme Gimme Disco​ at Knitting Factory Boise (ABBA dance party)
• ​The Magnificent DJ Xclusive​ at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ)

Saturday, April 25

• ​Ashes To Amber + Nature TV + Red Caroline​ at The Shredder (indie/psychedelic pop)
• ​Shakey Graves + Jobi Riccio​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (Americana/folk rock)
• ​Pentagram + Dusted Angel​ at Neurolux (doom metal)
• ​David Henry + Cory Peterson + Dog Bite Harris​ at The Olympic Venue (singer-songwriters)
• ​Drew and Ellie Holcomb​ at The Egyptian Theatre (folk/Americana)
• ​Mike Johnston​ at Boise Brewing (bluesy rock n’ roll)
• ​Josiah Queen​ at Revolution Concert House (worship rock)
• ​Kane Acosta + NOFO​ at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ)

Sunday, April 26

• ​Banda MS + Ezequiel Peña​ at Ford Idaho Center (regional Mexican)
• ​Shakey Graves + Jobi Riccio​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (Americana/folk rock)
• ​Snow Tha Product​ at Treefort Music Hall (bilingual hip-hop)

Monday, April 27

• ​Remember Sports + Houseboat + Blush​ at Shrine Social Club (indie/pop punk)

Tuesday, April 28

• ​Twen + Monsoon + Sove The Second​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (indie rock/dream pop)
• ​Vincent Neil Emerson + Kade Hoffman​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (country/Americana)
• ​Unwed Sailor + Rediviva + Larkspur​ at Neurolux (instrumental post-rock)
• ​Contortion + Cleric Witch + Pulling4Victory + Tragic Valley Manglers​ at Knitting Factory (heavy metal)
• ​Boise State Symphony Orchestra and Choirs​ at Morrison Center (orchestral)
• ​Tater Patch​ at Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar

Wednesday, April 29

• ​Terror + Pain of Truth + End It + Start Today + Witness Chamber​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (hardcore punk)
• ​​Return (a soundscape journey)​​ at Realms

Just trust me…

​this burger food truck​ is sooo good

Thanks for reading!

With love from Boise,

Marissa