Farmers Markets are back

It's officially spring and that means Farmers Markets are back! There's a few new markets this year too.

Tuesdays: Indian Creek Plaza has a Farm to Fork Farmers Market and live music every Tuesday, starting May 17.

Wednesdays & Saturdays: Global Lounge Markets are starting up on May 21, located in the parking lot of the Idaho Capital Asian Market at 3107 N Cole Road. These markets have an emphasis towards New Americans from the greater Boise community. Wednesday will spotlight food, farmers and backyard gardeners & Saturday will focus on artisans and craftsmen, as well as food.

Saturdays: Boise Farmers Market Walk-Thru Market opened on April 2 & is open every Saturday rain or shine. This is the spot for locally grown produce, protein, flowers & farm goods.

Saturdays: Capital City Public Market is opening next Saturday, April 16. It's located on the Grove Plaza this year. This market has lots of produce and farm goodies, plus goods from artists and makers.

Saturdays: Meridian Main Street Market is also opening on Saturday, April 16. Lots of local goods here. It's located on Broadway at City Hall, between Meridian Road and Main Street.

Saturdays: Nampa Farmers Market is opening April 16 as well. It's located in Lloyd Square and has local produce, arts, and more.

Saturdays: Eagle Saturday Market is opening May 7. They have all the market things, plus live music! Located in Heritage Park.

Sundays: Sockeye Brewing 36th Street Sunday Market started in March and goes through May. You'll find spices, artwork, fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, aaaand there's Sockeye beer and food.

Tonight is City Night

It's the third session of City Nights at Fort Builder Cowork in downtown Boise. The convo tonight is about art happening in our community. Hear from local photographers Matt Wordell & Aaron Rodriguez of Visionkit Studio (their photos are above & below!), local hiphop artist Cornell Johnson/tharealzero, Debra Palmer with Idaho Prison Arts Collective, Alicia Hensley Interior Design, and Gus Marsden, who leads the Youth Engagement Program at Treefort Music Fest.

It's free to attend and goes from 6-8pm, plus they offer free onsite childcare! 217 S 11th Street in downtown Boise. Cool way to meet people & learn about whats happening your city!

Barbarian Brewing has a new spot

I got to check out Barbarian Brewing's new spot in Garden City last night and let me tell ya folks, it's friggin cool. I didn't realize how close it was to the Greenbelt – it's like one block off the belt, almost next door to Telaya Wine Co.

Things to love about Barbarian Brewing in GC:

• They have 20+ original beers on tap & they change constantly.
• Amazinggg sour beers, IPAs & funky beers. Plus delish regular, easy-drinking beers.
• Also have NA drinks, wine & seltzers.
• Dogs allowed on the patio (it's huge) & kids allowed until 6pm.
• Kismet Kitchen is onsite all the time!
• Gorgeous & kinda spooky mural by Sector Seventeen.
• Super bikeable/walkable/skateable from Greenbelt.
• Everyone who works there is so darn nice!!

Check it out! The grand opening is tomorrow, Friday, April 8th. New address is: 114 E 32nd Street, Garden City

Tunes & shows

Some great shows coming up. I'm excited for Good Morning tonight at The Shredder. Cool indie band from Australia! Listen to a lil preview. Some more upcoming shows:

• April 7 @ 7pm: Good Morning at The Shredder
• April 7 @ 7pm: The Cryptics at Neurolux
• April 8 @ 8pm: Sarah Jarosz at The Egyptian
• April 8 @ 8pm: All That Remains at Knitting Factory
• April 8 @ 8pm: Sarah Jarosz at The Egyptian Theatre
• April 10 @ 8pm: Alec Benjamin, Sara Kays at Knitting Factory
• April 14 @ 7pm: Wayfarer, Ghorot, Old Year at The Shredder
• April 14 @ 8pm: Chelsea Cutler at Knitting Factory
• April 15 @ 7pm: Cycles at The Olympic
• April 15 @ 9pm: Collie Buddz at Knitting Factory

See more upcoming shows at fromboise.com/shows​

Food finds & things to drink

• ​Under The Table Boise just released dates for their upcoming dinners. Check it out.
• Wanna run a baked potato food truck? Potato BOI is selling their whole business!
• If you are looking for an awesome restaurant job (w/ benefits!), Kin is hiring!
• Did you know Loose Screw Beer Co in Meridian has new owners? Mike and Pam Garcia are now running the ship. Go visit them in Meridian!
• ​Water Bear Bar has new seasonal drinks. One of my fave cocktail bars in Boise.
• There's a new coffee cart in town! Viking Coffee is coming to Green Acres Food Truck Park. They will be there every morning from 7-11am starting April 22.
• Oh also apparently its National Burrito Day!

Things to do

• TONIGHT: It's April First Thursday! Check out all the fun events happening in downtown Boise tonight.
• TONIGHT: JUMP is hosting a Pooch Party for First Thurs. Bring your dog down and join the dog parade & contest! There will also be dog vendors, crafts & beer.
• April 7-9: The Spongebob Musical is at Morrison Center this weekend & features a handful of local performers from Alley Repertory Theater. Tix are $20 and theres one show a day Tonight-Saturday.
• April 9: Need some new clothes? Or need to make some space in your closet? Go to the Spring Clothing Exchange!
• April 9: Gem State Comic Con 2022 is this weekend at Expo Idaho. It's fam-friendly & tix are $11 or free for kids under 12.
• April 9: The Les Bois Film Festival is happening at Egyptian Theatre. See nature and outdoor films for only $20!
• April 9: Idaho State Museum has a new exhibit opening, Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer. It will be up through August 7.
• April 16: Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society for an All-Levels Bird Walk at Idaho Botanical Garden. 8:30-10am, tix are $0-$9.
• April 16: Go to Arranging Spring Flowers workshop at Idaho Botanical Garden & learn techniques for cutting & arranging spring flowers. 2-4pm and tix are $30-$40.
• Also - UpCycle cycling studio re-opened recently in Meridian! If you are looking for a fun (& hard) workout, check it out.

Just trust me...

...a couple interesting Reddit reads for ya:

This thread answering what do you wish Boise had, but doesn't?​

A big ol list of vegan food.

Aaand one of my fave topics, cannabis sales in Ontario reached a quarter million dollars. That's a lot of moola.

Thanks for reading!

With love from Boise,

Marissa

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