Happy springy weekend! That storm last night was nuts. I was driving down Roosevelt when the hail started and within minutes the whole street was white with hail/snow. Crazy!
We've got lots to do this weekend. It's birthday weekend at From Boise and Oldspeak. Hempfest is happening in the park, Record Store Day is happening at the local shops, and there's tons of live music going on. Have fun out there!
One year of Oldspeak
Friday, April 17 โ Sunday, April 19
โOldspeak is celebrating One Year of Books & Beer! They are throwing a weekend-long anniversary party with books, beer, vendors, panels, and more. Free to attend.
credit Oldspeak
Record Store Day
Friday, April 17 โ Monday, April 20
โThe Record Exchange is celebrating Record Store Day with a weekend-long celebration. Enjoy 350+ exclusive vinyl releases, live music, sales, and special events - including a listening party on Friday and in-store performances on Saturday. Itโs free to attend!
Saturday, April 18
โModern Sounds Vinyl is celebrating from 8amโ7pm on Saturday. Itโs a full-day shop hang with 350+ exclusive releases (first come, first served), plus DJs, flash tattoos, live music, and special merch. Free and all ages.
PS a long time ago I wrote about the connection between The Record Exchange and Record Store Day - read it here.
Boise Hempfest
Saturday, April 18 โ Sunday, April 19
โBoise Hempfest 2026 is happening from 10amโ8pm at Julia Davis Park. Itโs a free, family-friendly festival all about cannabis education in Idaho with live entertainment, local vendors, crafts, and lots of food.
SPONSORED BY LOST GROVE BREWING
Break Out the Bellbottoms, Baby. Shade City is Almost Here!
This 21+ celebration blends great beer, live music, DJs, food trucks, and funky โ70s energy with a mission to reduce waste and model sustainability in action.
With 100+ beers, compostable materials, and plenty of bike parking (plus a Bike Bus with Boise Bicycle Project), itโs a party thatโs as thoughtful as it is fun.
Boise Little Theater is performing Typhoid Mary through next weekend. Itโs a drama following Mary Mallonโs fight against forced quarantine in early 1900s New York. Tix are $20.
Friday, April 17
โFamily Club Night is happening at TRICA from 5:30โ7pm. Itโs a dance night with black lights, lasers, and glow accessories, plus a breakdancing lesson from TRICA founder Jon Swarthout. Tix are $19 per person or $59 for a family of 4.
โNot Your Grannyโs Square Dance! is happening at IOA Hall from 7โ10pm. Learn to square dance to a live string band and all dances taught. No partner or experience needed! Tix are $15, kids under 13 are free.
Friday, April 17 โ Sunday, April 19
Boise State University Theatre Arts is performing Greaseat the Morrison Center this weekend. You have three chances to see it: 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, or 2pm on Sunday. Itโs the iconic musical following the students of 1950s Rydell High, featuring classic songs and iconic characters. Tix start at $29.75.
Saturday, April 18
โEarth Day is happening at The WaterShed from 10amโ2pm. Itโs a free, family-friendly event with hands-on activities, games, exhibits, live music, and food trucks focused on environmental education and climate action. Itโs free!
โAthletic Club Boise vs Westchester SC is happening at Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium at Expo Idaho 7pm. Itโs our new pro soccer team's second home match, taking on Westchester SC. Gates open at 5pm. Tix are still available but not many so jump on it!
โClimbing Film Tour is happening at The Egyptian Theatre at 1pm. Itโs a screening of short films celebrating the global climbing community, featuring stories from climbers and filmmakers around the world. Tix are $24.20.
โWomenโs Adventure Film Tour 2026 is happening at The Egyptian Theatre at 5pm. Itโs showcases inspiring stories of awesome women achieving their adventurous goals. Tix are $24.20.
Sunday, April 19
โIdaho Brocante Antique Home and Garden Fair is happening from 10amโ3pm at 3011 W State Street. Itโs an outdoor vintage market with antique, home, and garden vendors. Think French flea market vibes and lots of good treasure hunting. Itโs free!
Tuesday, April 21
โIdaHistory Tuesday is happening from 6:30โ8pm at Boise Brewing. Itโs a local history talk exploring Idahoโs past. This session is focused on the history of beer in Idaho.
Wednesday, April 22
โSpring Fling โ Speed Dating Event is happening at Parcero Wine Bar from 6โ9pm. Itโs a fun speed dating night for singles ages 30โ55, with multiple mini-dates and really good wine. Tix are $20 and includes your first glass of wine.
โBoise Weekly Language Exchange is happening at JUMP from 6:30โ8:30pm. Itโs a casual meetup to practice languages like Spanish, French, German, and more. Just show up, join a table, and start chatting. Itโs free!
Wednesday, April 22 โ Saturday, May 9
Boise Contemporary Theater is kicking off AJAX on Wednesday. It runs through May 9. Itโs a dark comedy set in 1950s Tehran, following a young man pulled into political intrigue and unexpected relationships. They built a full pool on stage for the performance! Tix are $14.15โ$55.
Camping views from Arrowrock
Food finds & things to drink
Friday, April 17 โ Saturday, April 18
โMalbec Fest: Celebrate the Grape is happening at Huston Vineyards. There's a Malbec Day Dinner on Friday night and events from 12-5pm Saturday including wine tasting, vineyard tours, live music, and food. The dinner on Friday is $125 and admission to Saturday events is $25.
Saturday, April 18
โTaste of Caldwell Wine Festival is happening from 5โ8pm. Explore 20 local wineries with tastings and the chance to meet winemakers from across the Sunnyslope Wine Region. You can buy bottles of your faves and purchase food pairings. Tix are $45. 21+
Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, April 16
โSUCCULENT: A Sophie Hughes Comedy Special Release Party + Fundraiser is happening at Idaho Film Society from 6:30โ11:59pm. Itโs a screening and celebration of Sophie Hughesโ new comedy special, followed by an afterparty benefiting the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund. Tix are $10-$15.
Friday, April 17
โThe Cheap Laughs Comedy Show! is happening at Liquid Lounge at 8pm. The show features a lineup of local comedians including Bridget Foley, Saul Berman, Holden Weihs, and Duane Stitt. Tix are $12.51. 18+
โStand Up Comedy Gong Show is happening at Voodoo Cellar from 8โ9:30pm. The audience votes to keep comedians on stage, or gong them off after two minutes. Lol. Tix are $15.
โWittypedia is happening at The Green Room from 7:30โ9:30pm. Itโs an improv comedy show inspired by internet rabbit holes, blending trivia, absurd facts, and live improvisation. Tix are $24.57. 18+
Saturday, April 18
โMystery Science Improv 2000 is happening at The Green Room from 9:30โ10:30pm. Itโs an interactive improv show where one group creates a live B-movie while another team riffs and heckles in real time. Tix are $7.61.
โStand Up in the Basement is happening at Liquid Lounge from 8โ10pm. It's a relaxed show with local comedians. Tix are $24.57.
โTrue Crime Improv Comedy Show is happening at The Creative Space from 8pm. Itโs an improv comedy show where performers turn real true crime stories into hilarious made-up scenes and characters. Tix are $15.99.
Sunday, April 19
โAngelo Colina is at The Comedy Lounge. Itโs a comedy show en espaรฑol from Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina, featuring sharp humor and storytelling. Tix are $35 for GA or $49 for VIP.
It's birthday weekend at From Boise HQ! Leslie's birthday is today (April 16) and Marissa's birthday is on Monday (April 20) ๐๐ฅณ
Leslie is the gal behind our social media, brand partnerships, and so much more. I (Marissa) am the founder of From Boise. I write the newsletter and do all the other things ๐
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