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A running list of what’s happening around Boise and the Treasure Valley: markets, music, foothills cleanups, festivals, and the occasional thing you forgot you wanted to go to.

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Downtown Boise

Botanical Postcards: A Watercolor Workshop

May 15, 2026/6pm - 8pm

Lenses & Brushes

Join us on Friday, May 15 from 6–8 PM for a Watercolor Botanical Postcard Workshop at Lenses & Brushes. In this relaxed, beginner-friendly class, you’ll create two unique postcards—one guided step-by-step to help you build confidence with watercolor techniques
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Downtown Boise

“Ernie & Emma” Screening Presented By Bruce Campbell

May 15, 2026/7:30pm

Egyptian Theatre

“Ernie & Emma” follows Ernie Tyler, a small-town pear salesman who sets off across Pear Valley, Oregon, after the passing of his beloved wife, Emma. Guided by the meticulous list of instructions she leaves behind, Ernie’s journey becomes a bittersweet and tran
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Downtown Boise

IFS Presents: Bruce Campbell Sneak Preview

May 15, 2026/7:30pm - 10pm

Egyptian Theatre

The Idaho Film Society is thrilled to welcome the one and only Bruce Campbell to Boise for a special sneak preview of his new film, Ernie & Emma. Join us for a rare opportunity to see the film early and hear directly from Campbell during a lively post-screenin
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Downtown Boise

Bike to Work Day

May 15, 2026/7am - 7pm

Location TBD

It’s Bike to Work (and everywhere) Day in Boise! Join fellow community members on Friday, May 15th, to celebrate bicycling to work and beyond! Local organizations and businesses are hosting morning stations, afternoon celebrations, and business perks to thank
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Downtown Boise

The Cheap Laughs Comedy Show! - May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026/8pm - 9:45pm

Liquid Lounge

Get ready for a night full of hilarious jokes and good vibes! Doors open at 7 p.m. for food and drinks. 2-item minimum. Show starts at 8 p.m. Every third Friday! Big laughs at small prices at the Liquid Lounge in downtown Boise! The Cheap Laughs Comedy Show br
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Downtown Boise

Shop with a Chef at Boise Farmers Market

May 16, 2026/10am - 12pm

Boise Farmer's Market

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Join Adan Callsen of Under the Table Boise for our “Shop with a Chef” tour and cooking demonstration at the market. This month shop for the Brunch Basics with a recipe tied to celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander
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Downtown Boise

Cyanotype & Watercolor: A Mixed Media Workshop

May 16, 2026/11am - 1pm

Lenses & Brushes

Join us on May 16 from 11 AM - 1 PM for a Cyanotype + Watercolor Workshop at Lenses & Brushes. In this hands-on experience, you’ll create your own cyanotype prints using light, natural elements, and thoughtfully arranged objects—watching your images develop in
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Downtown Boise

Spring Fling Fundraiser | Writers at Harriman

May 16, 2026/1pm - 3pm

Idaho State Museum

Enjoy delicious food and refreshing wine at our spring auction and raffle. Attendees will have a chance to win packages for gardening, destinations, local entertainment and more! There will be a live auction to win a Hemmingway dinner for 14. Snacks and bevera

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Downtown Boise

The Film & Darkroom Experience. Created for pairs.

May 16, 2026/2pm - 6pm

Lenses & Brushes

Celebrate connection the analog way. The Film & Darkroom Experience is a hands-on film photography workshop for couples, friends, and family who want to slow down, create together, and walk away with hand-developed photographs—and a story to tell. You’ll share

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Downtown Boise

Pines of Rome: 25/26 Symphonic Season Finale

May 16, 2026/7:30pm - 9:30pm

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

PINES OF ROME (season finale) Conductor Eric Garcia Be swept up in the infectious energy of Javelin, an audience favorite originally composed for the Olympics by American composer Michael Torke. Be dazzled by the keyboard gymnastics of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
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Downtown Boise

The Capital City Public Market

May 16, 2026/9:30am - 1:30pm

The Grove Plaza

Your weekend starts at The Market We are more than just a market. We are a vibrant gathering place for Idaho’s artists, makers, performers, and non-profits. From one-of-a-kind handmade goods to fresh finds and delicious eats in our food court, there is somethi
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Downtown Boise

2026 International Museum Day

May 17, 2026/12pm - 4pm

Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

The Boise Museum Association will be hosting its annual International Museum Day event on Sunday, May 17 from Noon – 4:00 pm. People of all ages are invited to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights to sample activities and displays from fourteen of Boise’s muse

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Downtown Boise

Tater Patch Tuesdays

May 19, 2026/7pm - 9pm

Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar

Listen to the best Bluegrass in Boise every Tuesday night at Barbarian Downtown with Tater Patch! Free entry. Must be 21 and older. *The Barbarian Beer Bar is a 21 and older venue because we do not brew beer on-site*
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Downtown Boise

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

May 21, 2026/7:30pm - 9:30pm

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its Grammy Award®–winning fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions. Now the show is embarking on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences world
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Visit Boise

Food Truck Fridays at Barbarian

May 22, 2026

Barbarian Brewery Taproom

Food Truck Fridays are back starting in April! Join us every Friday night for Crispy Business, Solari Pizzeria and rotating dessert vendors. APRIL SCHEDULE: April 3: ~ Crispy Business (no pizza but featuring a wing special!) 4-8pm ~ Solari Pizzeria 4:30-8pm ~

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