STORIES from BOISE
Happy love week! Valentine’s is my second fave holiday (after Halloween) because I love love, I love candy, and I love the color scheme. If you are workin’ on your v-day plans with your honey or your friends, here’s a few local places that have the romance vibe: 8 Horses Lounge 📍 199 N 8th […]
February is here and there’s all kinds of fun things going on. Wintery events (even tho it feels like spring), out of town adventures (where it’s actually winter), Valentine & Galentine events, and more! As always, I’ll keep ya updated on the weekly events every Thursday, but here’s some things to plan ahead for: February […]

Let’s be honest. Making friends as an adult can be hard and kinda weird, ya know? When you’re a kid, you bond over random stuff like having the same favorite color or being in a mud puddle together. But when you’re an adult, it can be awkward to approach people and start a conversation. Half […]
If you actually remember the 1950s and 1960s, it may seem surprising that buildings from that era are now considered “historic.” But in the world of historic preservation, anything more than 50 years old qualifies. That’s exactly why Boise’s Highlands neighborhood has drawn so much attention. Built in the 1950s as a new, modern subdivision, […]
Here’s some cool events for a cool weekend: From Boise Things Summer shows coming soon Most of the summer live music series have been announced and are kicking off in June. I’ll have the details in the Plan Ahead for June newsletter as well! Boise Hawks Home Opener Tuesday, May 19 Thursday, June 25: From […]

What’s on South Broadway Avenue? Only a historic business block full of some of the best places in Boise for locally and sustainably made art, crafting, and vintage shopping. Plus, coffee. Oh and Korean fried chicken (IYKYK)? How about the donut truck that got rave reviews from the Office of the Mayor? AND one of […]

Next week LED is hosting Moves + Movies, a four-day festival of dance film and live performance at The Dixon, in partnership with the Idaho Film Society. The event runs May 14–17. It’s part retrospective, part premiere, part love letter to the art form. Film has been central to LED’s work since Lauren Edson and […]

This Friday is May is 1 and there’s lots of fun things to look forward to. Mom’s Day, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, baseball season begins, outdoor movies start up, splash pads turn on, and we get to celebrate Boise’s favorite cat. Here’s some things to plan ahead for in May 2026: May 1–10: Boise Music […]
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