Mike Brown Group

MERSIV
2026-05-07 20:00 UTC | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
MERSIV brings his immersive live show to Boise for an unforgettable night of forward‑thinking electronic music. Known for pushing boundaries with deep sound design and high‑energy performances, MERSIV creates an atmosphere that pulls the crowd in from start to finish. Catch him live at the Knitting Factory Concert House in downtown Boise for an evening built on powerful bass, dynamic visuals, and an electrifying connection with the audience. This is a must‑see performance for fans looking for something bold, immersive, and unforgettable.

MarchFourth w/ Banshee Tree
2026-05-07 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
MarchFourth is a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy that inspires unabashed dancing and an atmosphere of celebration. With costumes inspired by band camp meets circus, the band consists of electric bass, guitar, 4-piece percussion corps, a 7-part brass section, dancers, acrobatics, stilt-walkers and a very diverse musical repertoire. Far from a “marching band” in any traditional sense, they have been known to swagger down Main Street playing a few tunes before taking the stage.
MarchFourth travels in one big tour bus, bringing their unique brand of party wherever they go. Their show is a sonic journey with worldwide influences, echoing the deepest grooves of American funk, rock, and jazz then boiling it all together in cinematic fashion, with showmanship, flare, and most of all: heart. This genre-busting, joy-inducing, in-your-face experience is not to be missed!

Banshee Tree
Banshee Tree is a Denver based quartet made up of guitar, saxophone, drums and bass. BT blurs the lines between indie, jam and jazz. Weaving through composed songs with heavy dance grooves and virtuosic, exciting improvisation, their live show is high energy and incredibly unique. They have shared the stage with many national acts including Greensky Bluegrass, Balkan Bump, Twiddle and Leftover Salmon, and they tour nationally for growing audiences.

El Canto de las Manos
2026-05-08 19:30 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
The Song of the Hands explores deafness through music, following Jennifer, Gabriel and José, three Deaf musicians from Venezuela, as they face the challenge of staging, for the first time in Sign Language, Beethoven’s Fidelio, under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

The film shows the isolation that the protagonists experience within their own families and the social discrimination due to their hearing condition, understanding that music is not only their refuge, but their salvation and their hope.

An extraordinary journey that follows the audition preparations and the creative process behind Fidelio, culminating in its premiere in Caracas. Not only is this the first time Fidelio has been performed in sign language, but it also marks the debut of the protagonists as actors and soloists, offering them the opportunity to become role models within their community.

Ivy Lab - A Farewell Tour
2026-05-08 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Ivy Lab: A Farewell Tour arrives in Boise for a special, one‑night performance at the Knitting Factory Concert House. This show marks the group’s farewell tour and celebrates years of boundary‑pushing electronic music with a powerful live experience. Fans can expect a deep, immersive set that highlights Ivy Lab’s signature sound in an intimate downtown Boise venue. The tour stop offers a rare opportunity to experience the project live as they bring this era to a close.

Effin
2026-05-08 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Effin has redefined bass music by blending innovative sampling, next-level production skills, and vintage-inspired aesthetics to craft a sound that feels both fresh and timeless. Since moving to Nashville, Effin has embraced the city’s vibrant culture, infusing its creative energy into his work while pushing the boundaries of modern bass music. Known for his ability to weave nostalgic charm with cutting-edge sound design, Effin is carving a unique path in the electronic music landscape.
Effin’s artistry reached new heights with the release of his debut album, Cheap Thrills, on September 8, 2023. The album showcases his mastery of innovative sampling and sonic storytelling, merging high-energy basslines with retro-inspired textures. Tracks like the title track “Cheap Thrills” highlight his ability to combine gritty bass with emotive melodies, creating music that resonates across festival stages and intimate listening experiences alike. By transforming classic influences into modern anthems, Effin has established a distinct sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries.

Boise Farmers Market
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Boise Farmers Market, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83712
THE BOISE FARMERS MARKET SUPPORTS A REGENERATIVE, HEALTHY FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM BY OPERATING A VIBRANT MARKETPLACE FEATURING LOCALLY GROWN AND CRAFTED PRODUCTS.
At the Boise Farmers Market you will find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee, and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods. We always have the best of what is local and in season!
Please join us at the Boise Farmers Market, where you’ll find farmers you can trust and food you can trace.

Mother’s Day Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605
“A Festival to Celebrate the Women Who Shape Our Lives”
Indian Creek Plaza transforms into a bountiful outdoor market. Come sip mimosas, enjoy live music and stroll around historic downtown Caldwell for this popular annual event. Peruse a curated collection of the valley’s 70 best artisans on display for you to shop for mom or grab something for yourself. Follow the aroma to local bakery stands full of warm baked goods and artfully crafted sourdough loaves. Give the gift that lasts years and pick out the perfect plant that will remind mom of how she shaped your life.
Step into a warm, welcoming community gathering designed to honor all the moms, bringing together talented musicians, delicious food, and heartfelt experiences in a lively outdoor setting filled with color, art, and connection.

Idaho Family Pet Expo
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Bring your well-behaved furry, feathered, or scaly friends to this pet-friendly event for animal lovers of all ages. Explore a wide range of pet products and services including food, toys, gear, grooming, and microchipping.
Special guest Corbin Maxey, animal expert and biologist, will present live shows featuring exotic reptiles at 12pm and 2pm.
Hours
10a-4p
Admission
Adult: $5
Family Pass: $20 (Includes 2 Adults + up to 4 Kids)
Children (2 & Under): Free

Boise Card & Collectible Show
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho, 83651
Boise Card & Collectible Show
Nampa Civic Center
May 9 | 10 am – 5:00 pm
Join us for an exciting day of trading, buying, and selling at the Nampa Card Show held at the Nampa Civic Center! Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a hobbyist, or just getting into the world of sports cards, Pokémon, and other collectibles, this event is for you!
Explore vendor tables featuring a wide variety of cards—from rare sports memorabilia and vintage pieces to the latest releases and trading card games. Meet other collectors, discover hidden gems, and interact with industry experts.

Fall Into Fiction Mother's Day Event
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Caldwell Train Depot, 701 Main Street, Caldwell, ID
Hello Treasure Valley of Idaho! Fall Into Fiction will be back at it May 9th for a Mother’s Day event at the Caldwell Train Station Depot!

Fragrance & Flowers Mother’s Day Event
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00 | The Femme Foundry, 7009 W Fairview Rd, Boise, Idaho, 83704
Create your own fragrance, build a bouquet, sip bubbly, and shop $5 beauty finds this Mother’s Day at The Femme Foundry in Boise.
Fragrance & Flowers Mother’s Day Event 🌸
Hosted by The Femme Foundry
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a unique, hands on experience at Fragrance & Flowers, a thoughtfully curated event designed to honor womanhood, sisterhood, and motherhood in all its forms. This immersive beauty and lifestyle event blends fragrance, florals, and community into one unforgettable afternoon.
Each ticket includes a custom bespoke fragrance oil experience, where you will create your own personalized scent, as well as the opportunity to build your own fresh flower bouquet to take home. Guests will also enjoy light bites and a complimentary glass of bubbly, making this the perfect Mother’s Day outing for friends, families, and solo self care moments.
For the first time ever, The Femme Foundry is also hosting a Beauty Bin Sale, featuring a curated selection of beauty and skincare products for just $5 on select items. Shop fan favorites from StinaFace and other brands we carry while supplies last.
This is a walk in Mother’s Day event, no appointment required, making it easy to stop by and celebrate at your convenience.
Event Details
Date May 9th
Time 12 PM to 5 PM
Location The Femme Foundry, 7009 W Fairview Rd, Boise, Idaho 83704
If you are searching for a Mother’s Day event in Boise, a custom fragrance experience, a flower bouquet bar, or a beauty sale near you, Fragrance & Flowers is the perfect way to celebrate.
Join us and create, connect, and celebrate in a space designed just for you 💐

Treasure Valley Roller Derby
2026-05-09 15:00 - 22:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Twenty years ago, a group of badasses decided to build something. This May, we celebrate everything they started.

Join us for a night of hard hits, big hearts, and a walk down memory lane as Treasure Valley Roller Derby turns 20. We’re pulling out all the stops — three action-packed games, a half time celebration honoring the skaters, coaches, and volunteers who made this league what it is, and a few surprises along the way.

This one’s for everyone who ever laced up, cheered from the stands, or showed up to make this community what it is. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Tickets: $17 | 6-17 are $7 | Kids 5 & under FREE Expo Idaho, Boise May 9th | Game times TBD

Get your tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/…/tick…/may-9th-triple-header-bout— this is one you don’t want to miss.

Boys Like Girls
2026-05-09 19:00 | Revolution Concert House, 4983 N Glenwood St, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Boys Like Girls bring The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour to Boise for a high‑energy night of anthemic pop‑rock at Revolution Concert House & Event Center. Known for their emotionally charged songs and electrifying live shows, the band delivers a set packed with fan favorites and crowd‑singalong moments. This Boise stop is part of their 2026 tour and features support from iDKHOW and Arrows in Action, making it a must‑see night for fans of modern pop‑rock and alternative music.

Zoo Boise Mother’s Day Brunch
2026-05-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Celebrate mom and treat her with a buffet breakfast, zookeeper talk, and a special gift! Zoo admission is included so you’ll have the rest of the day to explore.
Mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available for purchase for those 21 years and older.
*Space is limited!
*Children two years and under are free but still require a reservation.
Get Your Tickets

​​Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Hotel Renegade
2026-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Baraboo Supper Club, 1126 W Grove St, Boise
Mother’s Day Brunch

For the woman who deserves the very best seat in the house.

This Mother’s Day, we’re taking brunch to new heights. Join Baraboo Supper Club in the Overland Ballroom on the 8th floor of Hotel Renegade for a buffet that feels as special as the occasion itself.

Expect a generous spread of brunch favorites, elevated additions, and a setting that opens onto the patio for a breath of fresh air. Come hungry, raise a glass, and make it a celebration she’ll carry with her.

Sunday, May 10th • 9 AM to 3 PM
Per Idaho state law, hard alcohol cannot be served from 9 to 10 AM
​​
Overland Ballroom and South Patio
8th Floor of Hotel Renegade
​
$65 per personKids 6-12 enjoy for $25, little ones 5 & under dine on us, and guests 65+ savor it all for $40.Reservations are encouraged.

RESERVATIONS

Chilled Offerings

​​JUICE BAR
Carrot & Turmeric Immunity, Kale & Apple Detox, Berry & Beet Antioxidant

​MIXED FRESH FRUITMinted Ginger Syrup, Tajin

WEDGE SALADDemi Sec Tomato, Preserved Mushrooms, Smokehaus Blue, Horseradish Buttermilk Dressing
​
RILLETTE & RELISH DISPLAYDuck Rillette with Thyme, Baked Brie with Fig; Pickled Berry Relish, Apple/Fennel Chutney, Cornichon, Pistachio, Grain Mustard; Trio of Crisps – Pumpernickel, Rye, Baguette
BUILD YOUR OWN YOGURT PARFAITSHoney Whipped Greek Yogurt, Pineapple, Berries, Dried Fruits, Granola

Traditional

CRISPY HASHBROWNS
Green Onions, Sea Salt
BREAKFAST POTATOESCaramelized Onion, Salsa Brava
FLUFFY SCRAMBLED EGGS
Served alongside Gruyere, Scallion, Tomato, Red & Green Salsas

TRADITIONAL BENEDICTSmoked Ham, Poached Egg, Classic Hollandaise
​
MUFFALETTA BENEDICT
Capicola, Olive Tapenade, Herbed Hollandaise
​
BACON
BREAKFAST SAUSAGENashi Pear, Quince
ORZO PRIMAVERA “RISOTTO”
Saffron, Snap Peas, Baby Crudité Vegetables
​
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Nduja, Gruyere, Reggiano, Toasted Pumpkin Seed

Action Stations

OMELETS MADE TO ORDERBacon, Ham, Onion, Mushroom, Maple Sausage, Tomato, Bell Peppers, Scallions, Spinach, Jalapeno, Cheddar, Gruyere
​
ORANGE BLOSSOM BREAD PUDDING FRENCH TOAST
Whipped Butter, Maple Syrup, Honey Macerated Tropical Fruits, Crème Anglaise, Lavender Chantilly
​
CROQUE RENEGADEFried Eggs to Order, Mornay Sauce​

POKE BAR
Traditional Shoyu Ahi, Spicy Hamachi, Polynesian Style; Enhance with Cucumber, Edamame, Wonton Crisps, Pickled Ginger, Avocado, Furikake, Scallion, Jalapeno
​
CACAO CRUSTED PRIME RIB
Watercress Cream, Raw Horseradish, Harissa Chimichurri, Espresso Port Demi
​
WHISKY GLAZED HAM
Herb Salad, Hawaiian Rolls; Mustard Trio of Roasted Fruit Mostarda, Sage/Brown Butter Mustard, Whole Grain/Sherry

Cocktails

THE BLOODY MARY 13
Vodka, House Bloody Mary Mix, Salt

​RED CURRY SNAPPER 16
Tanqueray 10 Gin, Curry Bloody Mary Mix,Spicy Citrus Salt, Seasonal Garnish
​
CHIPOTLE BLOODY MARIA 15
Tequila, Chipotle Bloody Mix, Spicy Citrus Salt,Cilantro, Lime, Lollipop
​
BOURBON & BERRIES 14
Bourbon, Lemon, Sparkling Rose, Fresh Berries
​
SAGE & GREEN TEA FIZZ* 17
Roku Gin, Cream, Egg White, Lemon, Lime, Sage
and Green Tea Syrup, Lime and Yuzu Tonic
​
HUGO SPRITZ 13
Elderflower Liquor, Lime, Mint, Prosecco
​
COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS 14
Vodka, Graham Cracker Orgeat, Cold Brew,Buffalo Trace Cream Liqueur
​
WHISKEY MILK PUNCH 15
Whiskey, Oat Milk, Vanilla Demerara,
All Spice Dram, Angostura
RINGMASTER MARGARITA 16
Espolon Blanco Tequila, Lime, Cointreau, Agave, Salt

Beer

PFRIEM 8Pilsner · Hood River, OR · 4.9%
COORS LIGHT 6Light Lager · Golden, CO · 4.2%
BACKWOODS COPPER LINE 9Amber Ale · Carson, WA · 5.5%
BAVIK SUPER WIT 8White Ale · Belgium · 5.0%
MELVIN BACK IN DA HAZE 7Hazy IPA · Jackson, WY · 6.5%
PFRIEM 8West Cost IPA · Hood River, OR · 6.8%
SHADES KVEIK PIÑA COLADA 10Sour Ale · Salt Lake City, UT · 6.3%
SNOW CAPPED GOLD RUSH 9Cider · Grand Mesa, CO · 6.9%

Wine

Desserts

COOKIES · BROWNIES · LEMON BAR · STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE · FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE · PETITE FOURS · MACARONS

Mimosas

BY THE BOTTLE 30
Comes with your choice of one juice:Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry or Featured(ask your server about our featured selection)Add additional sides of juice +3 each
​
BY THE GLASS 8
Pineapple MimosaOrange MimosaCranberry MimosaFeatured Juice of the Week

Bubbles

BY THE BOTTLE
​
ZARDETTO 13
Brut Split · Italy
​
VEUVE DU VERNAY 13
Sparkling Rose Split · France
​
ROEDERER ESTATE 78
Brut · Anderson Valley, CA · Pear, Spice, Hazelnut
​
FERRARI 78
Brut · Italy · Golden Delicious Apples, Floral
​
CANARD-DUCHENE 115
Brut · France · Fruity, Buttery Brioche
​
DRAPPIER CHAMPAGNE 115
Brut · France · Baked Apple, Meyer Lemon

CHEHALEMPinot Noir • Willamette Valley
ANCIENT PEAKSMerlot • Paso Robles
CATENAMalbec • Mendoza
DAOUCabernet Sauvignon • Paso Robles
POWERSGrenache • Columbia Valley
J. LOHR HILLTOPCabernet Sauvignon • Paso Robles
MORGAN G17Syrah • Santa Lucia
MILBRANDT ESTATESCabernet Sauvignon • Wahluke Slope
M DE MAGNOL
Bordeaux • France
STONELEIGHSauvignon Blanc • Marlborough
J VINEYARDSPinot Grigio • Russian River
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDSChardonnay • Alexander Valley
DR. LOOSEN BLUE SLATE KABINETTRiesling • Germany
DECOY LIMITEDChardonnay • Sonoma
CHAPOUTIER RHONERosé • France

Mother's Day Brunch (11AM Seating)
2026-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Peaceful Belly Farm, 20023 Hoskins Rd,, Caldwell, ID
Celebrate Mother’s day on the farm with a very lovely brunch.
Welcome to our Mother’s Day Brunch!
Come celebrate the special moms in your life at our delicious brunch event. Indulge in our pre-fix menu made just for mom. You can choose a omnivor pre-fix or a vegetarian pre-fix. Treat your mom to a memorable meal at 20023 Hoskins Rd. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your appreciation for all that she does!
Join us for a morning of good food, great company, and lots of love. Make your reservation now to secure your spot at our Mother’s Day Brunch. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Mimosas with Mom at Bernie Fisher Park
2026-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Bernie Fisher Park, N Avenue E, Kuna, ID, 83634
Mimosas With Mom

Come celebrate Mom with great shopping opportunities, live music, free blooms & mimosas!
Date:
May 10, 2026
Time:
11:00AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Bernie Fisher Park
201 W Main Street
Kuna, ID, 83634

Entertainment
Local Vendors
Food Vendors

We are proud to have Olivia Frost perform at Mimosas with Mom!
Olivia Frost is a Boise-based singer-songwriter whose music blends the soul of Americana, the storytelling of country, and the energy of folk rock. Known for her warm vocals, heartfelt originals, and unique takes on timeless favorites, Olivia creates an atmosphere that feels both personal and unforgettable.
Beyond the stage, she specializes in bringing live music to weddings and private events, crafting the perfect soundtrack for life’s most meaningful moments. From intimate ceremonies to lively receptions and elegant gatherings, Olivia tailors every performance to fit the occasion, making each event as memorable as the people it celebrates.
Whether she’s opening for national acts or setting the tone for a private celebration, Olivia’s passion is the same: connecting with people through music and creating experiences that last long after the final note. She resonates most with and draws inspiration from artists like Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, Joni Mitchell, and Noah Kahan.

Free Blooms and Beautiful Moments with Posy Blue!
Be among the first 350 guests to receive a 5-stem bouquet, complimentary from the Parks and Recreation Department from Posy Blue Flower Truck (stop by the Parks Booth for ticket). This has been a staple during our event and we love to see the moms light up when they receive their beautiful bouquet.

Posy Blue is not your typical flower shop, it’s a haven of unique floral designs. Founded by Roni, a passionate florist, Posy Blue takes pride in sourcing flowers and greenery from Roni’s own cut flower garden and greenhouse, as well as local suppliers whenever possible. When the chill of winter limits local availability, Roni ensures that every bloom is sourced directly from flower farms in California and Oregon, maintaining a commitment to providing 100% American-grown stems.

*For more information, please contact the Parks Office at (208) 629-8861 or by email at agoodwin@kunaid.gov.

Mother’s Day Celebration at Heroes Park
2026-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Heroes Park, 3064 W Malta Dr., Meridian, ID
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day Together! Enjoying our delicious Peruvian food😋, Mother’s will enjoy the games, prizes, show and music. We’ll be waiting for you 😏

Mother’s Day at Split Rail Winery
2026-05-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Split Rail Winery, 3200 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise, ID
Come spend Mother’s Day with us at Split Rail, because your mom deserves some good wine in her life! Featuring live poet, She is Poetry, who will be writing poetry on site from 1-4, live music from Landonious Monk from 2-5, and Hen & Hare bouquets! More details to come!
Location
Split Rail Winery
3200 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise, ID
Opening Hour Noon
Website https://www.splitrailwines.com
Phone 2084900681

Music Bingo BRUNCH
2026-05-10 12:30 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Music Bingo BRUNCH @ 9th Street Parallel
$5.00 to reserve a guaranteed seat (seating first come, first serve)
$30.00 to reserve a table for four together!
Free entry (no ticket required) based on limited available space
LETS SELL ENOUGH TICKETS TO TIP THE SCALE AND MOVE THIS INTO THE MAIN ROOM AT KNITTING FACTORY BOISE!
LET US KNOW YOUR COMING BY CHECKING GOING ON THE EVENT PAGE
Get ready for a high-energy day of beats and bingo! Join us for Music Bingo BRUNCH where music meets friendly competition.
Game One – All your bar favorites!
Game Two – Nothing but the 80’s!
Game Three – Its a suprise!
9th Street Parallel
Sunday, May 10th – Doors: 12:00PM / Game Start: 12:30 PM
Ages 21+
Win Two Concert Tickets of Your Choice Each Game! Plus other prizes throughout the games!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and test your song-guessing skills — trivia, prizes, fun, and great vibes await!

Mother’s Day Ste. Chapelle Winery Concert
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Ste Chapelle, 19348 Lowell Rd., Caldwell, ID, 83607
Mother’s Day: Hit Machine
May 10 | 1-4 p.m.
Wine Club Members: $30 per person
General Admission: $35 per person
Under 21: Free
VIP table for 8: Club $350 / General $400 | Please call the tasting room to book.

Mother's Day Brunch (3PM Seating)
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Peaceful Belly Farm, 20023 Hoskins Rd,, Caldwell, ID

An Evening With David Sedaris
2026-05-10 16:00 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at The Egyptian Theatre on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM, following the release of his newest books, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly.
This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. Books will be available for sale at the event, courtesy of Rediscovered Books.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
If you love David Sedaris’s cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you’re getting into at his live readings. You’d be wrong. To see him read his own work on stage allows his autobiographical narrative to reveal a uniquely personal narrative that will keep you laughing throughout the evening. Don’t miss this event! As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing.

Snail Mail w/ Sharp Pins, Armlock
2026-05-11 18:30 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
On Ricochet, her third album as Snail Mail, Lindsey Jordan returns to assert herself as a generational songwriter, clear-eyed and honest as ever. Time has passed, but she remains a sensitive soul, and here her incisive introspection is tethered to newly expansive and hypnotic melodies and ornate string arrangements. While writing Ricochet, Jordan found herself fixating on concerns she’d previously pushed out of her mind, namely death and what happens after. These 11 songs are colored by the anxiety of watching life slip through your fingers, as well as the vulnerability of loving deeply rather than frenetically. Ultimately, Ricochet is an album about realizing—and accepting—that the world still turns no matter what is going on in your tiny life.
Ricochet is the first Snail Mail album in five years, and a lot has happened in the interim. Before touring 2021’s Valentine around the world, Jordan had surgery for vocal polyps. She underwent intensive speech therapy and emerged as a more confident vocalist—on Ricochet, Jordan wields newfound control over her voice, ironically enough for an album about uncertainty. She made her acting debut in Jane Schoenbrun’s indie horror I Saw the TV Glow, playing a Buffy-esque heroine with psychic powers. She moved out of New York, floated around for a bit, and landed in the area around Greensboro, North Carolina. She’s 26 and has a fluffy white puffball of a dog, whom she holds up to the night sky so she can see the stars.
All the while, Jordan was working on new music. She tried to write quickly—“which obviously didn’t work”—but with intention, aiming not to leave any material on the cutting room floor. “I’ve never done this before, but I wrote all of the instrumentals and vocal melodies on the piano or guitar, and then I filled in the lyrics all at once over a year,” Jordan says. “It takes me a lot more time and consideration to make great melodies than it does trying to connect things lyrically, so I gave myself more time to do the one.”
When it came time to record the songs bouncing around in her head, Jordan turned to a friend, Aron Kobayashi Ritch, the bassist and producer of the fuzzy indie rock band Momma. In winter 2025, they made Ricochet at North Carolina’s Fidelitorium Recordings, owned by R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter, and the Nightfly and Studio G in Brooklyn. Jordan describes the process as refreshing, trusting, and comfortable. “I felt like an equal voice,” she says. “He was as interested in my decisions as I was in his.”
Sonically, Ricochet sounds like the natural next step in Snail Mail’s small but mighty discography, building on the poised guitar parts of her 2018 Matador debut, Lush, and Valentine’s raw rock passion. Ricochet channels the Smashing Pumpkins at their sunniest and Radiohead at their most Britpop, with notes of Catherine Wheel shoegaze, Ivy power pop, and Sunny Day Real Estate emo. These are welcoming and vibrant tones of the ambitious ’90s alt-rock variety, embellished with unusual chords and curious textures that tickle the ear. (The most immediate and obvious descriptor is, ahem, lush.)
Jordan’s early music largely dealt with matters of the heart, a territory that she tried to step beyond on Ricochet. “Misery feels safe to write about because I am good at it,” she says, “but I’m not bathing in my own agony anymore.” To feel the pain of everything and then nothing is a lonesome contradiction. Ricochet is a record about being caught in this whirlpool, but Jordan’s music has never been so transcendent. The luminous opener, “Tractor Beam,” is driven by jangly guitars, but is ultimately about dissociation and “feeling othered while acknowledging that you’re spending a lot of your time and energy figuring out how to float away.”
While writing Ricochet, Jordan found herself drawn to art that explores the concept of life itself. The questions of artistic worth, ego, alienation, self-destruction, and failure posed by Charlie Kaufman’s 2008 film Synecdoche, New York cast a long-lasting existential shadow. “Nowhere” is informed by Laura Gilpin’s 1977 poem “The Two-Headed Calf,” about a young animal whose congenital condition allows it to see twice as many stars (the gentle stuff just kills her). On “My Maker,” she imagines flying a plane to heaven and overstaying her welcome at the airport bar. “Another year gone by,” she laments atop swirling guitars and spaced-out sprawl. “What if nothing matters?” “Oh, bouncer in the sky,” she wearily pleads on another song. “Let me in, I’m scared to die.”
Ricochet’s interiority reminds Jordan of Lush and other early music written in her Maryland childhood bedroom. “I was writing those songs for so long, my whole life,” she says. “It was my diary.” On the grunge-gaze song “Dead End,” she mourns the simplicity of a suburban adolescence, of parking in a cul-de-sac and smoking with friends.
“I’ve aged out of thinking that you’ll have everybody forever. Many of these songs are about friendships, friends that I’m sad about,” Jordan says, “But I’m also talking to myself.” “Looks like you made it/Somebody would be so proud,” she sneers on “Hell.” “But you isolated/Alienate your friends/‘Cus they’re just a means to an end.”
“Sometimes it’s devastating to be close with people. You’re busy during a birthday party. Then it happens again,” Jordan says. “All of a sudden, you haven’t talked to somebody you care about in years. You wake up one day and realize you’ve put yourself in a snowglobe, and it’s cold and weird and plasticy.”
To this end, emotional detachment can be self-imposed and involuntary, a protective impulse and a clinical blunting. “Numb myself out/What else should we do?,” Jordan sings on “Nowhere.” “You covered me all in kisses/I said I couldn’t feel it, but I wanted to.” Slipping into the abyss can become a comforting guilty pleasure. “Fireworks going off from above/Lit up the sky like lightning bugs/Felt so alive then, I can’t explain,” she sings on “Cruise.” “Couldn’t wait to get home and hide my face/Couldn’t wait to get home and slip away.”
Ricochet’s cover is the first not to feature Jordan’s face. Instead, a distressed deep blue expanse is filled by a spiral shell. A spiral moves in dual, opposing directions. Inward winding suggests contraction to the point of disappearance, while outward motion implies the promise of infinity. Distance and time may lead us away from the epicenter, and growth may be uneven, in fits and starts, and maybe a few steps backwards. It’s easy to get tangled up in emotions along the way, but every rotation offers the chance for pattern recognition, for perspective, for the realization that you do it to yourself, that’s what really hurts.

Sharp Pins
Fall in Love again with Sharp Pins’ Balloon Balloon Balloon
Sometimes it all goes POP!

Sharp Pins is the super solid lo-fi pop project of talented
Chicago musician Kai Slater of Lifeguard and Dwaal Troupe.
“Youth Revolution Now”

Armlock
Armlock make music for having your head in the clouds. On their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, the Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell take you through a steady ascension into heavenly sonic realms. The band’s second proper release, and first for Run For Cover Records, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm taps onto the songwriters’ roots in experimental electronic roots and filters them through an indie rock lens, drawing the listener in close with crystal clear guitars, tight rhythms, warm harmonies, and sparse arrangements that leave room for character and eccentricities. The result is an album of inventively minimal music that does a lot with a little.
Friends for 14 years, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) have been in their fair share of musical projects together and apart. The two met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together through the band’s natural camaraderie and comfort with collaboration, and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Capable of recording and engineering the whole project themselves, the pair never needed to be precious with studio time. Instead they preferred venturing down songwriting rabbit holes, chasing down a feeling and layering ideas at their home studios, unsure where a song would ultimately land. “There’s no real distinction between writing, demoing, and final production, it’s all done at the same time,” says Lam. “It’s a workflow that is much more common in electronic music and how we started making music together.”
Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically detailed result. The gentle vocals sit up front, often buoyed by fragile guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, and ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears. “We very much have a ‘throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks’ approach,” explains Lam. “We focus a lot on how an element sounds, rather than what an element is–if there’s a guitar part that’s not quite working, rather than try a different guitar effect or amp sound, we’re more likely to replace it with a keyboard, or a sample. A ‘sound’ is just as important as a ‘part’ to us, and I think that’s how a lot of electronic producers think.”
Every sound on Seashell Angel Lucky Charm feels precise and intentional, making the earcandy choruses on tracks like “Fear” and “El Oh Ve Ee” feel like expertly placed moments of guitar pop bliss. These two songs show Armlock’s savvy with harmony as they use octaves of angelic sounds to stretch a simple one-word chorus until it soars with meaning. Throughout Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, guitar is used sparingly and thoughtfully–more like a tool in Armlock’s belt rather than the primary songwriting vessel. On “Godsend” an airy acoustic provides the sturdy foundation, ushering the groove forward with uncomplicated chord progressions and leaving the focus on Lam’s voice.
Armlock’s sound at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Album opener “Ice Cold” provides a perfect entry point into Armlock’s world and their skill with coalescing disparate influences. One trap beat away from a Bladee track, the song begins with robotic voices reminiscent of Boards of Canada and evolves into the meditative warmth found in Adrianne Lenker’s more lo-fi work. There’s a subdued tenderness to Lam’s vocal delivery as he ponders the loss of a friendship and introduces the album’s fixation on air signs and higher dimensions.
Lyrically, Armlock’s music is often seeped with a very human desire to not only find guidance in the enormity of existence, but also to find something deeper in the mundane. “I was brought up Catholic, and I’ve definitely turned away from Christianity in my adult life but in recent years I’ve kind of missed that extra layer of meaning that religion adds to everyday life,” Lam says. “I’ve never written songs about that kind of thing, and it’s definitely pretty abstract, but it’s interesting to write about something that isn’t in my physical life but still feels like I’m talking about something ‘real.’”
Album highlight “Guardian” cuts to the heart of this theme with Lam looking “Somewhere up above” for “something or someone,” sifting through everyday life, trying to decide if the divine numbers he’s noticing on license plates are signs or happenstance. As guitar bends and piano rolls across the song’s structure until it fades into an airy soundscape where Lam yearns for a guardian through hushed vocals and chirping birds. “Ready for my essence to be found / ‘Cause I’m seeing their number all around / Guide me safe, lead me from harm / My seashell angel lucky charm.” Elsewhere these more esoteric ideas intersect with romantic longing, like on “El Oh Vee Ee” or “Godsend,” the former an upbeat earworm and the latter a richly produced cut of creative guitar pop.
Seashell Angel Lucky Charm manages to walk a fine line: impressionistic yet accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Armlock immerse you in their world but they don’t hold your hand, allowing you to be the one to discover the melodies and ideas within. It’s an impressive feat for only 18 minutes of music and it will leave you searching for more–and luckily you can hit repeat right away.

Daisy Grenade, Vienna Vienna
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna bring a bold, high-energy performance to Boise, blending pop punk attitude with unapologetic individuality. Known for their edgy sound and fearless stage presence, Daisy Grenade delivers punchy hooks, raw lyrics, and a rebellious spirit that resonates with audiences craving something real and electric. Paired with Vienna Vienna’s dynamic style and genre-bending flair, this show promises a vibrant mix of alternative pop, emotion, and attitude.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is a night of music that’s loud, lively, and unforgettable.

Athletic Club Boise vs FC Naples
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Watch Athletic Club Boise take on FC Naples in a home match at Expo Idaho.
Kickoff
7:00 PM
Tickets
For tickets, visit www.acboise.com.

Gem State Stock Horse
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-17 | Ford Idaho Center
Gem State Stockhorse Association is an NRCHA affiliate that provides cowhorse shows and clinics in Western Idaho, Eastern Oregon and Northern Nevada.
Gem State is dedicated to the promotion, development, and demonstration of the traditional reined cow horse.
Gem State Shows are fun, accessible, and affordable.
Something for everyone: youth and entry-level classes, like Step Up Boxing and Buckaroo classes.
Lots of added money for our Derby in July, as well as excellent schooling opportunities for young horses.
Year-end awards include great prizes and awards for the top five competitors in each qualifying class.

Blueface
2026-05-14 19:00 | Revolution Concert House, 4983 N Glenwood St, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Blueface brings his high‑energy live show to Boise for an explosive night of hip‑hop at Revolution Concert House & Event Center in nearby Garden City. Known for his unmistakable flow and chart‑making tracks, Blueface delivers a raw, crowd‑moving performance that keeps the energy high from start to finish. This Boise‑area stop on his 2026 tour offers fans the chance to experience his dynamic stage presence up close in an intimate, all‑standing venue setting.

John Butler with Band
2026-05-14 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
John Butler with Band brings his 2026 North American tour to Boise for a powerful live performance at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Joined by his full band, John Butler delivers an emotionally rich and dynamic set that blends roots, rock, folk, and soulful grooves. Known for his masterful guitar work and deeply engaging stage presence, Butler performs material spanning his acclaimed catalog alongside music from his recent releases. This Boise stop offers fans the chance to experience the depth and energy of John Butler’s live show in an intimate setting.

Ritt Momney w/ Mercury
2026-05-14 20:30 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
To make Base, Jack Rutter (who performs as Ritt Momney) had to let go of everything. He had to get to the point where he wanted to quit making music. Tear everything down and build it all up again. Rutter had to let go of all the shoulds, and all of the expectations he thought people had for him and his music. So he hit the reset button, forgot about all the noise, and made a record he truly wanted to make. It’s his most realized offering yet: beautiful and weird and cool. A record of lo-fi bedroom rock that radiates warmth and honesty.
Rutter’s story is one of reinventing yourself after viral success. After the release of his debut, Her and All My Friends, Rutter put out a cover of Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On.” The song was an unexpected hit, taking off almost half a year after it was initially released, and landing in the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, he released his second full-length record Sunny Boy, a record of warm to the touch bedroom pop. And then Rutter started to fall out of love with music. “I was starting to feel like I was making music because I had to,” he says, “but then I realized, I didn’t have to make anything if I didn’t want to.” This release from expectations was like a lightning bolt: Rutter felt a kind of freedom he had not felt in years. Enter Base.
Base is Rutter’s third record. Since Sunny Boy, he’s bought a house in his native Salt Lake City, gotten married, and started treating his hobbies with the same seriousness he treats his music (for a period of time, he was bowling every morning of the week). In other words: he’s made a life for himself. A life where he has created the perfect environment to make music. Base is the product of this freedom. And you can tell from first listen. Base is a roomy, elegant collection of songs.
“I believe in base creativity,” says Rutter, “Some kind of pure being. A solid foundation.” This was the goal with Base: to make a record that is rooted in that sort of boundless creativity. To make it, Rutter joined up with his bandmates, Rick West and Chris Peranich. On his past two records, Rutter would write and produce everything. On Base, he wanted things to be more collaborative. He wanted the record to have more of a live, analog sound. Base was recorded on an 8-track. No screens allowed in the studio during the initial recording. They’d use computers a little bit after the fact, but the goal was to make something that sounded organic.
Like “Gunna,” a song about waiting and not knowing what you’re waiting for. The song starts out with acoustic guitars, then Rutter’s voice comes in. “As soon as she gets home,” he sings, “I’m going to be so nice.” There’s a little distortion, cracking open the song like you do with an egg and a fork. Keys and big drums. It’s a little Radiohead, a little Alex G.
Base is a record of intuitive music. For Rutter, that often meant writing what he knew best. Like “The Tank,” which is about the Utah Jazz. Rutter became obsessed with the Jazz’s pursuit of the best draft picks via racking up losses. “There is no pressure when you’re doing terrible,” he says, “But there’s this abstract idea that you could be amazing again in the future.” “The Tank,” is really about basketball. But it’s also about reinventing yourself, getting all the way back to your base and then rising out of the ashes. “Blow it up for Cooper,” sings Rutter in the song’s opening moments. There’s a melancholic quality to the song. But it’s also melancholic in a funny way. A lo-fi slacker anthem. That’s Base: a record about starting over and falling back in love with your art again.

Mercury
For mercury – the project architected by Maddie Kerr – songwriting is a form of survival, a means of finding clarity in an often cruel world. Hailing from the rural outskirts of Franklin, Tennessee, music is everything she’s known dating back to the day 22 years ago when Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” blasted as she was born.
The artist’s latest three-track project comprised of “Born in Early May,” “Special,” and “Crick,” was born from another kind of place; an especially difficult period of personal hardship. Accompanied by a monumental short film directed by Harrison Shook and set to be unleashed in June 2024, this collection – titled “Together We Are One, You And I,” – wanders through the depths of human suffering and emerges resilient. Infinite black voids, spiritual iconography, and the scarlet glow of embers and flames define the three-part extended music-short film, which follows Kerr and a cast of characters from all different walks of life: Through narrative vignettes, contemporary dance, and poetic abstractions, these individuals are understood to be connected by grief, pain, and loss.
“Born in Early May” was a personal breakthrough for Kerr, the beginning of chipping through an emotional block. “It was the first time in a while I’ve allowed myself to put my emotions into words and to tell myself that it’s okay, I’m allowed to be hurt,” she says. Recorded in Asheville, North Carolina with Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Snail Mail, Indigo de Souza), this trio of songs pushes Kerr’s fiery rock songwriting toward cathartic new heights and “Born in Early May” sets the stage for what’s to come. A thrashing opening track, despairing images of ground-down teeth and a lecherous bird of prey are elevated by raw, pummeling guitar and Kerr’s riveting vocals.
The second song of the trio, “Special,” opens with a scene of surrender: “Removed my clothes/The color left my face/Lowered my body into the water.” Nature and elemental wonder are recurring motifs for Kerr, resonating deeply throughout the bones of mercury’s introductory singles “Woolgathering” and “Trying,” which debuted late last year. In “Special,” Kerr once again finds solace in underwater depths. “When I think about being in a dark place mentally, it feels like I’m suspended in the deepest part of the ocean with nothing around me.” In this peaceful purgatory, far from other people, Kerr nurses her wounds and admits a universal human desire atop sparse ambiance: “I wanna be something to you/I wanna be special too.”
If “Born in Early May” looks outward, “Crick” directs its gaze inward for the finale of “Together We Are One, You And I.” “When I was writing ‘Crick’ I was angry at myself for not being able to say what I meant in moments where I really needed to,” Kerr says. “I was angry at other people for not giving me the opportunity to speak for myself, but part of that was because I had waited too long to get my own words together.” Mounted with towers of guitars, the song hurtles toward a tremendously grungy conclusion that acts as a reminder: sometimes noise can convey an inner chaos beyond words.
It’s a sense of self-reflection, and subsequent relinquishing to the cascading waves of adversity that come into focus as we grow older. “Writing these songs has been part of a journey of figuring out my emotions and telling myself that it’s okay to feel that way, to talk about it, to write about it,” Kerr says.
Having made early noise with last year’s releases of “Trying” and “Woolgathering” – which seized the attention of Nylon, Paste Magazine, Under The Radar, Billboard and FLOODFM, while landing on numerous playlists across Spotify & Apple – the full force of Kerr is now ready to rear its head. mercury’s latest tracks are like hands reaching out through the darkness, offering companionship on your own journey through despair.
