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It’s summer y’all! Pools are open, splash pads are going, there’s new restaurants opening & lots of weekend festivals. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you to our sponsors Visit Southwest Idaho & St Luke’s FitOne Marathon! Register for FitOne 2024 at www.fitoneboise.org. Find more of our out of town tips at visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseFOOD NEWSFri May 31-Sat June 1: ​Boise Greek Food Festival​New restaurant alert: ​Susina​ is open!New bakery alert: ​Pure Bliss Baking​ is open!Also: ​Tavolata's Copper River Salmon Feast​ is happening on June 12 - make your reservation right meowWEEKEND FESTIVALS Th May 30: Namptons Beerfest​ is happening at Lloyd Square in Nampa from 5-10pm Fri May 31-Sat June 1: ​Hells Canyon Days​ is happening in Cambridge, IdahoSat June 1: ​IRU Brewshed Festival​ is going on at Green Acres Food Truck ParkSat June 1-Sun June 2: ​Outpost Days​ is happening at the Owyhee County Historical Museum in Murphy, IdahoSun June 2: ​The Annual Arts and Rose Festival​ is going from 10am-5pm at The Rose Garden at Julia Davis ParkPOOLS & SPLASH PADSSplash pads: ​Splash pads and fountains​ turned were on on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27). ​Ann Morrison Interactive Fountain​ is open sunrise to sunset, ​Borah Park Spray Pad​ is open 10am-8pm, ​Bowler Park Misters​ are on sunrise to sunset, ​Comba Park Splash Pad​ is open 10am-8pm, ​Franklin Park Misters​ are on sunrise to sunset, ​Grove Plaza Fountain​ is open 8 am-11pm, and ​Molenaar Park Splash Pad​ is open 10am-8pm. More info on splash pads ​here​.Boise Pools: Boise's ​outdoor pools​ open for the swim season on Friday, May 31 at 1pm. That includes ​The Natatorium​, ​Ivywild Pool​, ​Borah Pool​, and ​Fairmont Pool​. The hours & admission prices vary for each pool. Boise City Aquatics Center is open year round because it's indoor. ​South Pool​ & ​Lowell Pool​ are still closed and reopening is up in the air. You can read my story about those pools ​here​.Other Treasure Valley Pools: ​Roaring Springs​ is open, ​Meridian Pool​ opens on June 3, ​Lakeview Water Park​ in Nampa opens on June 1, and ​Lincoln Pool​ in Nampa opens on June 1. Caldwell City pool is closed again this year. LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR in the newsletter 

Local comedian Sophie Hughes is filming a live comedy special this Saturday, June 1, at Neurolux. It’s her first time filming a comedy special – and it's long overdue. Today’s story introduces you to Sophie and gives you a lil preview of her upcoming special.Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your tix for Sophie’s comedy special this Saturday, June 1Thank you to Radio Boise and City of Boise for sponsoring today’s episode!

Memorial Day weekend plans! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThis episode of From Boise is sponsored by Surel’s Place. Get tickets to Surel’s Place annual ​fundraising party & Shrinky Dink Art Auction​ on June 8. Tickets here. Fri May 24: ​Idaho Shakespeare Fest's 2024 season​ starts MARKETS Fri May 24: ​Children’s Business Fair​ at The Village at MeridianSat May 25: ​Spring Fling Market​ at Lark + Larder Sat May 25: ​Boise Farmers Market​ 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline DriveSat May 25: ​Capital City Public Market​ 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove Plaza.Sat May 25: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ 9am-2pm Sat May 25: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square ParkSat May 25: ​Eagle Saturday Market​ 9am-2pm at Eagle City Hall CampusSun May 26: ​Mini Flea Market​ at Lost and Found 208 COMEDY Fri May 24: ​Riddikulus Comedy Show​ at Lounge at The End of The UniverseFri May 24: ​Roasted at Watson’s Comedy Battle​Sat May 25: ​Murder by Design: Where Audiences Kill​ Sat May 25: ​"It's a Conspiracy!" ​​Reptilian Elite comedy show​Sun May 26: Boise Brewing is hosting a ​spelling bee​ at 4:30pmRANDOM STUFFFri May 24: Need to get your bike fixed up before summer? Head on down to Barbarian Brewing for a ​FREE Bicycle Repair Workshop​ with Boise Bicycle Project! They can work on flat tires, brakes, derailleur alignment and chain checks! Goes 4-7pm.  Sat May 25: Folks is hosting a ​Spring Pop-up​ from 11am-3pm. There will be ceramics, jewelry, and glass goods from many talented artists. Also Chelbie Glass Works is hosting a ​Stained Glass Butterflies Workshop​ at 12pm. It’s $65 per person and a great opportunity for people who are wanting to get into stained glass. Sun May 26: It’s ​Dennis The Cat Day​ at The Old Idaho Penitentiary from 12-5pm. Tix are $12 & there will be food trucks, beer and alcohol, local pet supply vendors, special presentations, new Dennis merchandise, and more. PS read our story about Dennis ​here​. 

This is one of my all-time favorite From Boise stories. It’s about a very special cat who lived out at the Old Idaho Pen back when it was a functioning prison. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comDennis the Cat Day 2024: RSVPRead more about Dennis’ life hereThis episode is sponsored by the City of Boise. If you are going to ride e-scooters this summer, be sure to Scoot Over! 

Food festivals, museum party, reading celebration, movie nights & so much moreRead the newsletter: fromboise.comThanks to our Sponsor Summery Market! Save the date for Summery Market on June 14-15. BIKE TO WORK DAY ON FRIDAY, MAY 17City Hall Plaza​ has live music, bagels, coffee, bike tune-ups, and more from 7-9am.Free coffee and pastries from 7-9am at Dawson Taylor ​Valley Regional Transit​ is hosting a lil party at Cherie Buckner Webb Park from 7-9am.WEEKEND PARTIESSat May 18: ​Taste of Caldwell Wine Festival​ at Indian Creek Plaza Sat May 18: ​Asparagus Festival​ at Owyhee Produce.Sat May 18: ​Southern Idaho Food Truck Feastival​ at Boise Hawks Memorial StadiumSat May 18: ​BUGS Birthday Bash​ AT 2995 N Five Mile Road Sat May 18: ​Summer Reading & Learning Celebration​ at JUMPSat May 18: ​Payette Pup Pawwty​ at Payette BrewingSat-Sun May 18-19: ​MOCFest​ (LEGO festival) at ABU Games Sun May 19: ​International Museum Day​ with local at Idaho Botanical GardenMARKETS THIS WEEKENDSat May 18: ​Boise Farmers Market​ 9am-1pmSat May 18: ​Capital City Public Market​ 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove PlazaSat May 18: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ 9am-2pm at City Hall PlazaSat May 18: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park Sat May 18: ​Eagle Saturday Market​ 9am-2pm at Eagle City Hall Sat May 18: ​Sagebrush Collaborative pop up market​ 11am-3pm at 905 W Warren St in Boise.Sat May 18: ​208 Night Market​ 7-11pm at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho (315 Stampede Dr, Nampa) Sun May 19: ​36th Street Sunday Market​ at Sockeye AlehouseTue May 21: ​Caldwell's Farm to Fork Farmers Market​ 5-8pm at Indian Creek Plaza STOP MAKING SENSESat May 18: ​40th Anniversary Screening of Stop Making Sense​ is showing at Treefort Music Hall at 8pm, presented by Idaho Film Society. Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. It stars core Talking Heads band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. Tix are only $12 - get em ​here.RANDOM FUN STUFF Fri May 17: ​Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series​ at The BalconySat May 18: ​Book & Booze Night​ at Lost Grove BrewingSun May 19: Go ​panning for gold​ at the Idaho Museum of Mining and GeologyWed May 22: ​Radio Boise Bingo and Karaoke​ at Shrine Social ClubHeads up: ​Idaho Shakespeare Fest​ starts next week! Win tickets on our Instagram starting Monday! 

Today’s story explores the history of flooding on the Boise River – and how it was stopped. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your pasta fix at Tavolàta BoiseGet your Lauren Diagle tickets & use code LDBOISE for BOGO tix 

Mom’s Day events, weekend festivals, markets this weekend and a bunch of live music Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your BOGO tickets to Lauren Diagle at ExtraMile Arena MOM’S DAY EVENTS Fri May 10: ​Spyglass Gardens​ Mother’s Day Tour De Farm Fri May 10: ​Mother’s Day Floral Pop-up​ at Barbarian Brewing (Garden City).Fri May 10: ​Mother’s Day Wine & Floral​ at Franz Whitte Nampa Sat May 11: ​Huston Vineyards​ Mother's Day Brunch in the Vineyard.Sat May 11: ​Warhawk Air Museum​ FREE admission for momsSat May 11: ​Mother’s Day Blowout Event​ at Brix Lane Hair & Co Sat May 11: ​Jordan's Garden Center​ Mother's Day food trucks, mimosas, and music Sat May 11: ​Art Source Gallery’s Mother’s Day Market​ Sat May 11: ​The Bloom Bar​ at The Village at Meridian Building your Own Bouquets Sat May 11: ​Indian Creek Plaza​ Mother’s Day Market Say May 11: ​Sagebrush Collective​ Mother’s Day Pop-up Sat May 11: ​Maddie’s Wine & Whiskey​ Sip & Sparkle Wine Event Sat May 11: ​Victory Gardens​ Grand Opening Party + Mother’s Day Market Sat May 11: ​Mother’s Day Market​ at Telaya Wine Sun May 12: ​The Balcony​ Second Sunday Slay Mothers Day Drag BrunchSun May 12: ​House of Poppy Florals​ DIY Mother's Day BasketSun May 12: ​Hillfort Farm​ Mothers Day Brunch at the FarmSun May 12: ​Wahooz​ has free mini golf for momsSun May 12: ​Mother's Day SoundBath & Circle​ at Portal Collective WEEKEND FESTIVALS  Sat May 11: ​Boise Hemp Fest​ at Julia Davis ParkTh-Sat May 9-11: Boise Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival​ at Expo IdahoSat-Sun May 11-12: ​Beltane Fantasy Festival​ at Expo Idaho Sun May 12: The 2nd Annual ​Peruvian Food Festival​ at Heroes Park in MeridianMARKETS THIS WEEKENDFri May 10: ​Children’s Business Fair​ at The Village at Meridian Sat May 11: ​Boise Farmers Market​ from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive Sat May 11: ​Capital City Public Market​ 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove PlazaSat May 11: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ 9am-2pm at Meridian City Hall Plaza Sat May 11: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park in NampaSat May 11: ​Eagle Saturday Market​ 9am-2pm at Eagle City Hall CampusSat May 11: ​GemState 208 Market​ in Kuna from 9am-4pm at The Farm Estates Park (1450 N. Massey Ave)Sat May 11: ​No New Vintage Market​ at The Linen Building from 10am-4pmSat May 11: ​TRICA’s Maypole Market​ at TRICA in the North EndSun May 12: ​The Boise Flea​ 10-4pm at BSU Stadium parking lotSun May 12: ​36th Street Sunday Market at Sockeye AlehouseTue May 14: ​Caldwell's Farm to Fork Farmers Market​ at Indian Creek Plaza from 5-8pmTUNES & SHOWSTh May 9:​ ​McKenna Esteb (album release) + Moon Owl’s Mages + The Plastic Cherries​​ at Treefort Music Hall (pop/indie/psych rock)Th May 9:​ ​Andy Shauf + Lutalo​​ at Shrine Social Club (folk/singer/songwriter)Th May 9:​ ​Blick Bassy + Lindsey Hunt​​ at Neurolux (soul/folk/electro)Th May 9:​ ​Maul + Primitive Rage + Mortal Ashes + Vulsella​​ at The Shredder (super hard rock/metal)Th May 9:​ ​Boost + Cdigi + JillyFm​​ at Space Banana (electronic)Th May 9:​ ​Blü Egyptian​​ at The Reef Boise (indie groove)Th May 9:​ ​Bluegrass Jam Session​​ at Meriwether CiderFri May 10:​ ​Eliminate + Sautrah + Evolushawn​​ at Knitting Factory (electronic)Fri May 10:​ ​Sam Evian + Hannah Cohen​​ at Neurolux (indie/dream pop)Fri May 10:​ ​Tito Puente Jr + Afrosonics​​ at Treefort Music Hall (Latin jazz/afro jams)Fri May 10:​ ​theNathanSanchez​​ at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ)Fri May 10:​ ​LA Riots + Siso + Chad Clubb​​ at Space Banana (electronic)Fri May 10:​ ​SoulPatch​​ at The Sandbar (rock covers)Fri-Sun May 10-12:​ ​15th Annual Famous Motel Cowboys Reunion​​ at Visual Arts Collective (folk/bluegrass/country)Sat May 11:​ ​Asking Alexandria​​ at Revolution Concert House (hard rock/power punk)Sat May 11:​ ​Petey + Phony​​ at Treefort Music Hall (indie rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Bodie Lee - Slow Down Disco​​ at Hap Hap Lounge (disco DJ)Sat May 11:​ ​Boyscott + Los Synringas + Surf Green Machine​​ at Shine Social Club (indie surf rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Hashtronaut + Ealdor Bealu​​ at Neurolux (stoner doom rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Coven 6669 + Karen Comes Killing + Telomyras + Divinium​​ at The Shredder (hard rock/metal)Sat May 11:​ ​Almost Famous​​ at Heritage Social (dance rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Lost Ox​​ at Reef (jam band)Sat May 11:​ ​Lee Reynolds​​ at Space Banana (electronic)Sat May 11:​ ​Mike Pinto + Rebel Shakedown + Sunsmith​​ (Hempfest Afterparty) at The Olympic (reggae/ska)Sat May 11:​ ​Far From Giants + ​​Karate Riot + ​​Awkward Since ‘82 + ​​Rolling Eyes​​ at Jumpin' Janets (punk)Sat-Sun May 11-12:​ ​SqueezeCon​​ (an accordion festival) at Basque CenterSun May 12:​ ​Primitive Man + Throes + Ghorot​​ at Realms Arcade (doom metal)Sun May 12:​ ​Mad Caddies + Jon Snodgrass​​ at The Olympic (ska/reggae/jazz)Sun May 12:​ ​Neptune Moon + Surf Green Machine + Megabats​​ at Shrine Social Club (indie rock)Sun May 12:​ ​The Postal Service + Death Cab For Cutie​​ at Idaho Central Arena (alt indie)Mon May 13:​ ​Sam Bush Band​​ at Treefort Music Hall (bluegrass)Tue May 14:​ ​Wine Lips + MONSTERWATCH + Floating Witch’s Head​​ at Neurolux (punk/heavy rock)Tue May 14:​ ​Sculpture Club + Enigma Machine​​ at Shrine Social Club (pop punk)Tue May 14:​ ​Hardcore Prom 2​​ at Mad Swede Brew Hall Downtown (hard rock)

Amanda Patchin shares a few tips for coming up with a Mother’s Day gift your mom actually wants. Plus our sponsors today are really good gift ideas, too!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your Savor Idaho ticketsGet your BOGO tickets to Lauren Diagle at ExtraMile Arena

Markets this weekend, Star Wars day, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Mom’s Day prep, live music recommendations and save the date for a From Boise reading event!Read the newsletter: fromboise.comMARKETS THIS WEEKENDFri May 3: First Friday Artisan Market at Agape Coffeehouse in Payette Sat May 4: Boise Farmers Market 9am-1pmSat May 4: Capital City Public Market 9:30am-1:30pm Sat May 4: Meridian Main Street Market 9am-2pmSat May 4: Nampa Farmers Market 9am-1:30pm Sat May 4: Eagle Saturday Market from 9am-2pmSat May 4: The Children’s Entrepreneur Market 8:30am-2pm at Bear Creek Park (2400 S Stoddard Rd) in MeridianSat May 4: The Makers Market 12-6pm. Sun Apr 28: 36th Street Sunday Market 10am-2pmSTAR WARS DAYSat May 4: Idaho Film Society is showing Star Wars: A New Hope at 1pm.Sat May 4: Gem State Brewing is having a Star Wars Day Celebration at 12pm.Sat May 4: Re-POP Gifts is hosting a May the Fourth event from 10am-7pmSat May 4: It’s Free Comic Book Day at Captain Comics. Sat May 4: Mad Swede Brew Hall is hosting Scum & Villainy, a live Star Wars Roleplaying Game from 8-10pm. Tix are $20 and are going fast.Sat May 4: There’s a Star Wars Improv Comedy Show at Recycled Minds Comedy at 8pm.  CINCO DE MAYOFri May 3 - Sun May 5: Cinco De Maddie’s at Maddie’s Wine and Whiskey bar Sat May 4: Garibaldis is having a Cinco De Mayo Block PartySat May 4: Huston Vineyards is doing a Cinco De Vino Rose ReleaseSat-Sun May 4-5: Payette Brewing is celebrating Cinco De Mayo Sun May 5: Hops & Bottles is throwing a Salsa FestSun May 5: Barbarian Brewing (Garden City) is celebrating Cinco de Mayo Sun May 5: Indian Creek Plaza is back with their annual Cinco De Mayo event Sun May 5: Ballet Folklorico is headed to Warehouse Food HallSun May 5: Enrique's Mexican Restaurant has a Cinco de Mayo buffet MOM’S DAY PREPSat May 4: Angie's Farmhouse Metal Art is doing a Mother’s Day event Sat-Sun May 4-5: It’s Mom’s Weekend at Williamson Orchard & VineyardSun May 5: Highlands Hollow has a Mother’s Day Market from 12-3pm Tue May 7: Mother’s Day Bottle Bouquet class at Bodovindo BoiseLIVE MUSIC can be found in the newsletterCAMPFIRE STORIES2024 season of Campfire Stories has been announced: ​​MAY 12 – JR Rivero Kinsey, Sarah Sentilles, Taryn BirdsallJUNE 9 – Kim Barnes, CMarie Fuhrman, Robert WrigleyJULY 14 – Rebecca Evans [Book Launch], Tessy Ward, David GuiottoAUGUST 11 – Erin Rose Belair, From Boise Crew Marissa Lovell, Julie Sarasqueta, Amanda PatchinSEPTEMBER 8 – Natalie Disney, Jodi Eichelberger, Alice NelsonOCTOBER 13 – Christi Nogle, Isabelle Shifrin, Heather SinnesCome see us read From Boise stories on August 11! 

Nestled in the middle of the new homes of Hidden Springs, there's a 160 year old farmstead. It wouldn't exist without the group of people behind Dry Creek Historical Society. Today's story is all about the history and new future of the Schick-Ostolasa farmstead.Read the newsletter: fromboise.comDry Creek Historical Society www.drycreekhistory.orgRolling Hills Vineyard www.rollinghillsvineyard.com

Vintage and farmers markets, theater and dance performances, new Discovery Center exhibit, Dog Days at Trinity Hot Springs, and Idaho Gives info. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseMARKETSTh-Sat Apr 25-27: Vintage Road Trippin Road ShowSat Apr 27: Boise Farmers MarketSat Apr 27: Capital City Public MarketSat Apr 27: Meridian Main Street MarketSat Apr 27: Nampa Farmers MarketSat Apr 27: Eagle’s 2nd annual Spring Arts and Craft Fair Sat Apr 27: Young Entrepreneur Expo Sat Apr 27: Gear Up Sale Sun Apr 28: 36th Street Sunday MarketSun Apr 28: Latinas Mercadito Sun Apr 28: The Lost & Found Mini Flea Market THEATER & DANCETh-Sun Apr 25-28: Stage Coach Theatre is performing ProofFri-Sat Apr 26-27: LED is performing Kid LighteningSat Apr 27: The Boise Bard Players are throwing Bard’s Birthday BashNEW DISCOVERY CENTER EXHIBITSat Apr 27: Mummies of the World opens at Discovery Center of IdahoDOGS DAY AT TRINITYSun Apr 28: Trinity Hot Springs is hosting Dog DaysIDAHO GIVESApril 29-May 2: Idaho Gives is happening - give to your fave local nonprofit!

Have you been to Idaho Shakespeare Festival? It's one of the most quintessential Boise events. In today's story, Julie Sarasqueta takes us through some of the places, people, and things that have shaped Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s nearly 50-year history in Boise. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your Idaho Shakespeare Festival tickets: idahoshakespeare.orgToday’s episode is sponsored by Tavoláta Boise. It’s one of my new favorite local restaurants. If you love pasta and a great happy hour deal, you’ll love Tavoláta, too! Check out Tavoláta Boise.

Earth day events, markets this weekend, Bogus Basin closing, Green Acres opening, Record Store Day, live music, and sooo much moreRead the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseEARTH DAY EVENTS Tonight: ​Repair Café at JUMPFri Apr 19: ​Gardeners Drinking Beer - An Earth Day Party at Mad Swede Brewing (Cole Road location)Fri-Sat Apr 19-20: ​Earth Day Film Festival​ at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in NampaFri-Sat Apr 19-20: ​Shade City Brew Fest at Idaho Botanical GardenMon Apr 22: ​Earth Day Silent Disco & Give Back​ at Julia Davis ParkMARKETS THIS WEEKENDFri Apr 19: ​Folks​ pop-up with Moon Fire Vintage and Mad Woman MetalsSat Apr 20: ​B-Mart​, at Shrine Social Club BallroomSat Apr 20: ​Wild West Spring Fest​ at O’Conner Field in Nampa Sat Apr 20: ​Boise Farmers Market​ Sat Apr 20: ​Capital City Public Market​Sat Apr 20: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ Sat Apr 20: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ Sun Apr 21: ​36th Street Sunday Market​ OPENING & CLOSINGFri-Sun Apr 19-21: ​Green Acres Food Truck Park​ is opening for the 2024 seasonSat-Sun Apr 20-21: ​Bogus Basin closing weekend​ + pond skimRECORD STORE DAYTh-Sun Apr 18-21: ​Record Exchange​ Sat Apr 20: ​Modern Sounds Vinyl​ Sat Apr 20: ​Rollin' Records​ TUNES & SHOWS TONIGHT: ​Inzo + Moore Kimset + Heyz + Blookah​ at Knitting FactoryTONIGHT: ​Dead Poet Society​ at The OlympicTONIGHT: ​Cdigi + Unko Mike + JoycelynGuntar​ at Space BananaFri Apr 19: ​Sheer Mag + Mali Velasquez + Mandias​ at The ShredderFri Apr 19: ​Guava Tree + Moon Owl’s mages + Captain Snafu​ at Shrine Social Club BasementFri Apr 19: ​Marbs​ at Space BananaFri Apr 19: ​Petal Party​ at The Record ExchangeFri Apr 19: ​This is How We R&B​ at Knitting FactoryFri Apr 19: ​Michael W. Smith​ at The Morrison CenterFri Apr 19: ​Jesse Daniel + Brit Taylor​ at Neurolux LoungeFri Apr 19: ​A Tribute To Queen​ at The Egyptian TheatreFri Apr 19: ​Powerhouse​ at Heritage SocialFri Apr 19: ​Destroyer of Light + Suicide Forest + Ghorot + Shadow & Claw​ at RealmsFri Apr 19: ​A Tribute To Coldplay​ at The Egyptian TheatreSat Apr 20: ​Hooveriii + The Madcap Laughs + Ghost Beach​ at Shrine Social Club BasementSat Apr 20: ​Bodie Lee​ at Hap Hap LoungeSat Apr 20: ​Witch Vomit + Phobophilic + Texas Ketamine​ at The ShredderSat Apr 20: ​Cro-mags + Dogs in The Fight​ at The OlympicSat Apr 20: ​Jimmy Mazz Blast From the Past​ at The Sapphire RoomSat Apr 20: ​Grateful​ at Visual Arts CollectiveSat Apr 20: ​Reid Speed + Dayne5150​ at Space BananaSat Apr 20: ​2 Day Rental​ at Heritage SocialSun Apr 21: ​Symphonic Winds​ at The Morrison CenterSun Apr 21: ​Sweet Briar​ at The SandbarSun Apr 21: ​Shaggy 2 Dope + Otis Julius + Bake Lo + Freekshow + Affiliatied​ at The ShredderTue Apr 23: ​The Talbott Brothers​ at Knitting FactoryTue Apr 23: ​Big Richard​ at The OlympicTue Apr 23: ​AJR​ at ExtraMile ArenaWed Apr 24: ​Cheekface + Yungatita + Moon Reservoir​ at Shrine Social Club BasementWed Apr 24: ​Rob $tone + JÜN + Cigs Inside + TNYG + L8 Bloomer​ at Treefort Music HallSTORYTELLINGSat Apr 20: ​Variety from the Vaults​ at Idaho State ArchivesTue Apr 23: Story Story Night's season finale, ​EJECT at JUMPTHINGS TO DOTONIGHT: Idaho Film Society is showing ​Blade Runner in 35MM (The Final Cut)​ at The Egyptian Theatre TONIGHT: Go ​Speed Dating​ at New Colony Beer TONIGHT: ​More speed dating​! Watson's is hosting speed dating for people age 50+. Sat Apr 20: The ​Rugged Idaho Expo​ is going on at Indian Creek Plaza Sat Apr 20: Maravia (602 E 45th Street, Garden City) is doing a ​Spring Equipment Sale​ Tue Apr 23: ​Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation​ at Lost Grove BrewingTue Apr 23: ​St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore​ at Mother Earth Tap Room

Did you know that Boise is home to one of the last neon artists in the United States? Wil Kirkman, owner of Rocker Neon, has been making neon signs for the last 30 years. Listen to today’s story to learn all about it. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your Savor Idaho tickets: idahowines.orgYou can find Rocket Neon at 530 West Myrtle Street in Boise. To inquire about commissions, repairs, or to purchase Kirkman’s original artwork, email ​rocketneon@gmail.com​ or call (208) 371-7147. 

Market season is kicking off, Boise Depot 99th bday, early Earth Day celebrations, comedy shows, bike tune up party and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseGet your tickets for Shade City Brewfest happening next weekend! MARKETSFri Apr 12: ​The Disco Tits​ are doing a pop up market at Bert's BrewingSat Apr 13: ​No New Vintage Market​ is happening at the Linen Building from 10am-4pmSat Apr 13: ​Boise Farmers Market​ is happening from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive Sat Apr 13: ​Capital City Public Market​ is happening from 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove Plaza Sat Apr 13: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ is happening from 9am-2pm at City Hall Plaza & next to Meridian City HallSat Apr 13: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ is doing a soft opening from 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park in NampaSun Apr 14: ​36th Street Sunday Market​ is happening at Sockeye AlehouseSun Apr 14: The first ​Boise Flea​ of the season is happening from 10am-4pm at the East Stadium Lot at BSUBOISE DEPOT BDAYSun Apr 14: The ​Boise Depot 99th Birthday Celebration​ at the Boise Depot (duh!) EARLY EARTH DAY Th Apr 11: ​Earth Day Family Night Out​ is happening at Zoo Boise from 6-8pmSat Apr 13: ​City of Boise's Earth Day Celebration​ is happening at Kristin Armstrong Park from 12-4pmCOMEDY & STORIESFri Apr 12: Making of a true crime narrative ​with local author Kim Cross at The Lit RoomFri Apr 12: ​Bottom's Up! An Improvised Drinking Show​ at Lounge at the End of the UniverseFri Apr 12: ​The Riff​ improv show is happening at Mad Swede Downtown. Sat Apr 13: ​Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series (Special Brunch Show)​ is happening at Shrine Social ClubSat Apr 13: Almost Scary​, a Saturday the 13th Show at The Creative Space in Garden CitySun Apr 14: Comedian ​Louis Cervantez​ is doing a free stand up show at Mad Swede Brewing (Cole Road)FOOD & DRINK THINGSFri Apr 12: National Grilled Cheese Day​ with Meltz BoiseFri-Sat Apr 12-13: World Malbec Weekend​ with Huston VineyardsSat Apr 13: J​One Year of Beer​ at Sockeye AlehouseSat Apr 13: ​Cinco de Mayo Pre-Party: Cheladas and Micheladas​ at BUGSSat Apr 13: ​Gelande Quaffing​ with Lost Grove is happening at Cactus BarSat Apr 13: ​Classic Kentucky Whiskey & Dinner Pairing​ at The Riverside HotelSun Apr 14: Second Sunday Slay Brunch​ at The BalconyGet your tix for ​Taste Your Way Through France​ at Parcero on April 22STARGAZINGFri Apr 12: ​Astronomy Lecture and Stargazing event​ at Boise StateBIKE TUNE UP PARTYSun Apr 14: ​Bike Tune-Up Patio Party​ at Lost Grove Brewing

Get the scoop on all the local farmers markets, flea markets & craft markets happening in the Treasure Valley this spring and summerRead the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your tix for LED’s Kid LightningBoise Farmers Market - Saturdays 9am-1pm Capital City Public Market - Saturdays 9:30am - 1:30pm36th Street Sunday Market - Sundays 10am-3pmMeridian Main Street Market - Saturdays 9am-2pmNampa Farmers Market - Saturdays 9am-1:30pm Eagle Saturday Market - Saturdays 9am-2pmCaldwell Farm to Fork Market - Tuesdays 5-8pm No New Vintage Market - Once a month on Saturdays, 10am-4pm  Boise Flea - Second Sundays (plus a few others) 10am-4pmChildren’s Entrepreneur Market - multiple dates + locationsSuper Summer Craft Market - June 8 9am-4pm Summery Market - June 14-15Art in the Park - September 6-8

Movies to watch, Gem State Comic Con, Farmers Market opening dates, beer festival, new bakeries in Garden City and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseSat-Sun Apr 6-7: ​Gem State Comic Con 2024​ at Expo IdahoMovies to watch:TONIGHT: ​Whiplash​ is showing at 7pm at Idaho Film Society (1212 W Bannock Street). It's free!Fri Apr 5: ​The Omen​ is showing at 7pm at Idaho Film Society. It's free!Sat Apr 6: ​Trail Running Film Festival​ is happening at Idaho Film Society. Doors open at 6pm, food & drinks will be available for purchase, tix are $25. The venue is kinda small, so spaces are limited. Get your ticket now before they sell out!Sun Apr 7: ​American Movie​ is showing at 12pm and ​On A Clear Day You Can See Forever​ is showing at Idaho Film Society. Both are free!Also new ​lineup​ of films at The Flicks starting today.Farmers Markets opening: Sat Apr 6: Boise Farmers Market opening weekend Sat Apr 6: Nampa Farmers Market soft opening (grand opening April 20) Fun food & drink things: Sat Apr 6: Idaho Brewers United is hosting ​Beer & Friends​ at the historic Boise Train Depot on the Boise bench. It’s featuring all collab beers between Boise breweries and businesses - fun! This event goes from 12-8pm but its broken up into two sessions: 12-3pm or 5-8pm. Tix are $40 for 10 tokens, $21.50 for 5 tokens or $10 for DDs. 21+Sun Apr 7: Join ​Sunday Board Games & Brunch​ at Meriwether Cider in Garden City! Taqueria Güeros will be serving brunch, Phoenix Fire will bring a bunch of games to play for free, and Meriwether will be pouring the good stuff. Goes 10am-1pm.Go visit a Garden City bakery! ​Black Moon​ does amazing pastries & pizza, ​Flourish Bakery​ recently opened & has tons of macarons, jar cakes and naked cakes, and ​Wildflour Bakery​ has lots of cookies, breads & more - they also have GF stuff.  

Did you know there are 3 other places called Boise? There’s a ghost town called Boise, Texas; a tiny “populated place” called Boise, Washington; and a Boise City, Oklahoma that accidentally got bombed by the US Air Force during WWII. Spoiler alert, we live in the best Bosie. But listen in to learn about the other Boises. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your ticket for Shade City Brewfest 

Easter celebrations, Seven Arrows Powwow, lots of comedy shows, two fun food events, movies & backpacking prep.Read the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseEaster Events in the newsletter! Sat-Sun Mar 30-31: Seven Arrows Powwow at ExtraMile ArenaFri Mar 29: Insert Foot Theater at Watson's CafeFri-Sat Mar 29-30: Steve Gillespie at Lounge at the End of the Universe Sat Mar 30: Jasmine Ellis at Mad Swede DowntownSun Mar 31: Comedy Church at Mad Swede Downtown Mon Apr 1: April Fools' Comedy Show at Mad Swede Downtown Wed Apr 3: So Ready for Laughter: The Live Show at The Idaho State MuseumWed Apr 3: Brad Williams The Egyptian Theatre Sat Mar 30: Spring food truck rally and beer garden at Jordan's Garden CenterWed Apr 3: Dutch Oven & River Food Cook-off happening at Cascade River GearFri Mar 29: Go watch Superman at The Egyptian Theatre. It's at 7:30pm and tix are $10.Sat Mar 30: Go see a movie at The Egyptian Theatre! Rio Bravo is at 11am; The Mask is at 3:30pm; Enter The Dragon is at 7pm and this one is 17+. Tix for each movie are $10Wed Apr 3: Want to go backpacking this summer? Join Backpacking 101 at Lost Grove Brewing!

Have you heard of Indulge Boise? If you are looking for a way to explore Boise’s food scene and get a little bit of culture on the side, you need to go on an Indulge Boise tour. Learn more in today’s episode! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsIndulge Boise: www.indulgeboise.com LED’s Kid Lightening: ledboise.com/kid-lightning