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    Raise of hands. Who’s camping this weekend? Here’s some fun things to do if you’re sticking around the “big city”:

    From Boise Things

    New Rooted Together Event Series

    Two of Boise’s favorite community institutions are teaming up. ​Idaho Botanical Garden​ and ​Boise Farmers Market​ have launched Rooted Together, a new event series supporting a long-term vision to create a permanent, year-round home for the Farmers Market inside the Garden.

    The kickoff event is Thursday, May 28, 5–8pm, featuring tastings from local food and drink partners, live music, garden tours, and the Boise Mobile Market on-site with farm-fresh goods. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the evening.

    Tickets are $25/person and capacity is limited. Proceeds support the Garden’s expansion and the Market’s future permanent home.

    🎟️ ​Get tickets here​

    Shoppers and a farmer in overalls and a straw hat browse and sell a colorful array of fresh vegetables and melons at an outdoor farmers market beneath white canopy tents.
    credit Boise Farmers Market

    Things to do

    Thursday, May 21

    • ​Vintage Vibes Market​ is happening at Treefort Music Hall starting at 6pm. A vintage market featuring local vendors, wearable finds, tattoos, and vinyl spun by Mr. Grant Olsen. It’s free!
    • ​May Third Thursday​ is happening in Downtown Nampa from 6–9pm. The monthly street series brings downtown to life with pop-up experiences, local businesses, and community fun. This month’s theme is Rodeo Roundup. It’s free!
    • ​Hula Hoop Making Workshop​ is happening at JUMP from 5:30–7:30pm. Design and build your own custom hula hoop, choose your tubing, pick your colors, and learn the basics of sizing and taping. Tix are $15.
    • ​Riverdance 30: The New Generation​ is happening at the Morrison Center at 7:30pm. The Grammy Award-winning fusion of Irish and international dance celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special touring production. Tix start at $45.50.

    Friday, May 22

    • ​Macbeth (Preview Night)​ is happening at Idaho Shakespeare Festival at 8pm. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, directed by Sara Bruner, explores ambition, power, and its corrupting toll. Tix start at $27.56. Recommended 12+.
    • ​Risky Business​ is happening at Idaho Film Society at 7pm. A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. Tix are $11.32. 21+.

    Saturday, May 23

    • ​Pirates of the Caribbean​ marathon at The Egyptian Theatre starts at 11am. Catch Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End. Tix for each showing at $7.93.
    • ​Dennis the Cat Day 2026​ is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary from 12–5pm (last admission 4pm). The sixth annual celebration of the penitentiary’s historic tuxedo cat mascot features history presentations, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, beer, and local vendors. Tix are $12.
    • ​Discovery Center Paddle Boats Grand Opening​ is happening at Julia Davis Park from 11am–5pm. A street-fair-style celebration with vendor booths, food trucks, yard games, and paddle boat rentals on the water. It’s free!
    • ​Best Bus Day Ever: Family Ride Day​ is happening with VRT from 10am–2pm. Celebrate the start of summer break with a Youth Ride Free scavenger hunt on the bus, with clues, prizes, and VRT staff to help you navigate. It’s free!
    • ​Athletic Club Boise vs. Fort Wayne FC​ is happening at the AC Boise Soccer Stadium at Expo Idaho with kickoff at 7pm. Tix starting at $25.
    • ​Kitty Kat Ball​ is happening at Knitting Factory at 8pm. It’s a fierce drag extravaganza starring RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, and Myki Meeks, hosted by All Stars winner Angeria Paris VanMichaels, with lip-syncs, couture, comedy, and music by Drag DJ CakePop. Tix are $55–$148. 18+.

    Sunday, May 24

    • ​Secret Cinema​ is happening at Idaho Film Society from 4–6pm. You won’t know what you’re watching until it starts, but it’s guaranteed to be a good time. Tix are $11.32. 21+.
    • ​Ferris Bueller’s Day Off​ is happening at Idaho Film Society at 7pm. The beloved 1986 classic follows a charming high school senior who orchestrates an epic day off in Chicago with his best friend and girlfriend. Tix are $11.32. 21+

    Wednesday, May 27

    • ​208 Street Machines Car Show​ is happening at SOME Amp in Meridian from 5–8pm. A 50-car show with dog vendors, contests, live music, and prizes. It’s free!
    • ​Athletic Club Boise vs. Sarasota Paradise​ is happening at the AC Boise Soccer Stadium at Expo Idaho with kickoff at 7pm. Fan to Fan Resale tickets are available.
    • The Morrison Center is presenting ​Lucy Darling: Viva​ at 7:30pm. It’s a vivacious Vegas-style variety show starring award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix, featuring razor-sharp wit, magic, and unquestionable advice, with viral singer-songwriter Sarah Hester Ross on piano. Tix start at $62. 13+.
    A row of numbered pedal boats with blue canopies and metal seats docked along a calm, tree-lined pond at Julia Davis Park.
    credit Discovery Center of Idaho

    Food finds & things to drink

    Farmers Markets – Saturday, May 23

    Tuesday, May 26

    • ​Wine and Bites: Tacos​ is happening at House of Wine from 6:30–7:30pm. Retail Manager Jose leads a tasting pairing downtown Boise’s favorite tacos from Parilla Grill with wines that highlight their bold, bright flavors. Tix are $55. 21+
    • ​Farm to Fork Farmers Market​ at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. There’s over 30 local vendors each week plus free live music. Goes 5-8pm.

    Thursday, May 21

    A person in a white shirt holds two fish tacos in a checkered paper holder and a glass of red wine.
    credit House of Wine

    Comedy & storytelling

    Thursday, May 21

    Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24

    • ​Boise Little Theater​ is performing She Loves Me. It’s a warm romantic musical comedy set in a 1930s European perfumery, following two bickering shop clerks who unknowingly fall in love through a lonely hearts correspondence. All ages.

    Saturday, May 23

    • ​Stand Up in the Basement​ is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground with the show starting at 8pm. Comedian Derek Haydon headlines this intimate 50-seat show from Vibe or Die Comedy. Tix are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 21+.
    • ​B Lee’s Big Comedy Bash​ is happening at The Lounge Boise with the show starting at 5:30pm. Brian Lee brings together an all-headliner lineup of nationally touring comics for one night only, featuring Wellie Jackson, Eugene Bassham, GL Douglas, Mike Faverman, Mark Gross, Tim Northern, and host Jen Adams. Tix from $25. 21+.
    • ​Max Knudson and His Pretty Good Friends Comedy Show​ is happening at Ochos with the show starting at 8pm. Max Knudson, Tilly The Comic, Yeti Abides, and Dustin Chalifoux take the stage for a fun evening of stand-up comedy, with musical guest Darian ReneĂ©. Tix available online. 21+.

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    Thanks for reading!

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    Marissa

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