Mike Brown Group

Bravo Broadway Ball
2024-06-01 18:00 UTC | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Celebrate the 40th year of the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts at the Bravo Broadway Ball on Saturday, June 1, 2024. This event is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to support arts education programs, Boise State Theatre scholarships, and an endowment fund for future enhanced patron amenities.
Season Partner Albertsons.

Honoring:
Esther Simplot
and
The John William Jackson Fund
For their dedication to the arts community and arts education.

Celebrate
For 40 years, The Morrison Center has been the heartbeat of the performing arts community, captivating audiences with breathtaking performances, inspiring stories, and unforgettable moments.
Join us for a lively cocktail party, an elegant dinner by Horsewood Catering, a Unique Experiences silent auction, and a special performance by Broadway and television star Cheyenne Jackson.
Wrap up the night with optional dancing and desserts.

Evening of Elegance
Dress Black Tie: glamorous, royal, elegant, haute couture.
Emcee: Mellisa Paul, KTVB
Saturday, June 1, 2024
6:00 P.M.
The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane
Boise, Idaho 83725

Idaho Rivers United presents Brewshed Festival
2024-06-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Green Acres Boise, 1401 Shoreline Drive, Boise, ID, 83702
Idaho Rivers United presents Brewshed Festival: JUNE 1, 2024 @ Green Acres Food Truck Park from 4-9pm MST
Idaho Rivers United presents our annual Brewshed Festival that will feature Idaho breweries and cideries who have committed to protecting the wild watersheds that make delicious craft beer possible. We’re excited to go green this year, and are prioritizing using less disposable products. All proceeds from the event benefit Idaho Rivers United. Breweries will compete for the honor of “BEST RIVER BREW.” Join us along the beautiful Boise River for an evening of music, beer tasting, food trucks, raffles, conservation outreach, and fun. More event details & sponsor information coming soon.
IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS:

A $25 ticket gets you into the event if you BRING YOUR OWN non-single use plastic cup.

An additional $10 will be charged to provide you with last year’s Brewshed cup (limited supply), and when those run out, it will cost $10 for an aluminum cup provided by IRU.

Your entry includes 6 drink tickets for beer tasters. Additional tickets cost is $4/ticket or 3 for $10.

Participants will vote for their favorite River Brew, most votes wins!
LIVE music starting at 4pm featuring fun, local bands! Line-up coming soon.
This is a family and dog-friendly event (please have your well behaved dogs on a leash).
Please drink and imbibe responsibly and get a designated driver!

Fish like rain, and so do we – see you there rain or shine!

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Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Instructor’s outdoor garden studio, 5452 W. School Ridge Rd., Boise, ID, 83714
Date and time

Saturday, June 1 · 10 – 11:30am MDT

Location

Instructor’s outdoor garden studio (if bad weather, we’ll be in my home studio)
5452 W. School Ridge Rd. Boise, ID 83714
Show map

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

Create a unique keepsake gift!
Personalize it in dozens of ways with your own design
It’s fun & easy…no experience needed
All ages welcome. Under 5, please bring an adult with you
Mugs will be fired and ready to pickup by 6/7…you’re welcome stay longer if you’re painting more than one.
Sign up here or contact Instructor.
$25/mug. Please contact instructor if you’re painting more than one.

Instructor: Barbara Balkin – backgatestudio@ymail.com 818-489-2272

40th Annual Capitol Classic Children’s Run
2024-06-01 10:00 | Boise Train Depot, 2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID, 83706
Secure your spot now for the Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Kids Run! Open to kids ages 6 to 14 of all abilities, this special one-mile journey kicks off at the historic Boise Train Depot, culminating in a festive Finish Fair at Cecil D. Andrus Park by the State Capitol. Every participant is a winner, receiving a commemorative medal and a stylish T-shirt.
For 40 years, the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and Saint Alphonsus have joined forces to sponsor this beloved run. Aligned in our commitment to community health, especially the well-being of our youth, our collaboration promises a fantastic and memorable experience for all participants. Let’s make this 40th-anniversary celebration one for the books as we stride together towards a healthier, happier community!
Registration:
Online registration is open through May 30, 2024
In-person registration will only be available on May 30th at Big Al’s from noon to 7:00 p.m.
No race day registrations.
Need Financial Assistance?
All children deserve the chance to realize their potential and participate in our events. To receive financial assistance, please email racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org.
Can parents run with the kids?
Yes! . . . with a couple of caveats:
If you want to run alongside your child, please start at the back of the pack, behind the start line of the 6-year-olds.
Only one grownup per child, please.
Adults will not receive a medal or shirt and need not register.
If you’d like to be one of the adult volunteers to ensure safety along the course, please visit this link to sign up.
Let’s let the kids shine! Thank you for supporting their sense of accomplishment!
IncludeAbility is Partnering with the Capitol Classic again in 2024! IncludeAbility provides:
Free Entry for runners with Physical/ Intellectual Challenges
Text 208 602 1810 to receive that code and more information
IncludeAbility Support
Team IncludeAbility will provide volunteers from Boise High to serve as Race Buddies for extra support, encouragement, and fun to any participant who requests one!
Email: racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org to request a running buddy!
IncludeAbility Mission
IncludeAbility promotes the inclusion of youth with physical and/or intellectual challenges in mainstream sports
For more information visit: includeability.org
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, email: racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org
Packet Pick-Up…Don’t Miss it!
Packet Pick will be held at Big Al’s in Meridian on Thursday, May 30th from noon-7 pm. Please remember that this is the only option to pick up your race packet. Join us at Big Al’s to collect your bib number, and your child’s t-shirt and designate a colored flag to meet your child in the Finish Line area.
There is no race day registration or packet pick-up available.
Race Start & Drop Off Area
All racers must be at the Boise Depot between 9-9:30 am on Saturday, June 3. The drop-off lane at Eastover Terraces closes at 9:30 am. There is no registration or packet pick-up on race day. You can get back down to the Capitol and Cecil D Andrus Park via Crescent Rim/Latah/Americana or Crescent Rim/Peasley/Rose Hill/Visit/Capitol Blvd. (please note – this route will be CLOSED after 9:40 am, as the police will close northbound traffic at University Drive).
Race Drop at the Boise Depot: Drop off is just that, drop off. Drivers need to stay in their vehicles and allow the Race Volunteers to escort their racers from the car to the proper starting area. Please do not get out of your vehicle.
Tip: Take your pre-race pictures at home!
Race Bib: Bib numbers need to be pinned to the front of the body on the outermost layer of clothing. Do not exchange bib numbers among siblings or friends, each child’s name, emergency contact, and color of flag where the child is meeting their family will be on the back of the bib to help with confusion.
This race is a chip-timed event, on the back of the bib is a timing chip. Please do not bind or remove the timing chip.
Shortened/Adaptive Race Course:
The Capitol Classic encourages kids with all abilities to participate. There is an adaptive course for kids with physical or mental disabilities that starts at 9:30 prior to the main race. This race will start at the corner of Capitol and Idaho. For questions on adaptive course, please contact Kate Mason at 208-367-4250
Parking
At the START, parking access for adaptive participants and volunteers is from Ruby Street.
At the FINISH, there is parking in the downtown area near the Capitol Building and Cecil D Andrus Park. Remember to push the meter for your free 20 minutes, meters are running on weekends in the downtown area.
Check out this link for the Park Mobile App, maps of meter spots, and parking garages in the area. City of Boise Parking Info>>
Finish Line
The Finish Line Celebration will be in Cecil D Andrus Park. All children will receive a medal in the finish line area and be ushered into the park to reconnect with their families. There will be water and a healthy snack for all finishers. Then you can visit booths to learn about our Race Sponsors and fun summer activities.
How do I find my child? What happens at the end of the Race?
Giant colored flags in red, blue, green, and pink will be at the Finish Celebration for all to see. We recommend that you choose a color with your child and designate that color of the flag for your meeting place.
We ask that parents and guardians stay off the race course and do not enter the finish line area. Please remember the finish line is exciting, be patient while you wait for your child to make it to your designated meeting spot.
Tip: We will have markers at packet pick up so you can mark the color on the back of your child’s bib with that color (a little reminder for them, in case they forget).
Race History:
The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Race was started by Ron and Betsy Twilegar in 1983 to encourage young people to become interested in physical fitness, especially running. At the first race held on September 2, 1983, 1,000 children ran from the State Capitol Building to the Union Pacific Depot. Through the efforts of Dr. Michael and Kirsten Coughlin, Saint Alphonsus became involved in supporting the race in 1987. The race date was changed to the end of the school year and has continued as a tradition for many Treasure Valley families.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no registration or packet pick-up on race day.
Can I walk or run with my child?
Absolutely! Parents who want to run alongside their children are free to do so. However, let’s keep in mind the focus of this run – it’s all about our youth! We request having one adult per child for safety reasons. If you plan to run with your kids, we recommend joining them after the starting line or starting your group at the back of the pack. Let’s give our kids the chance to shine! Parents do not need to register. Parents will not receive a medal or shirt.
We partner with the organization, THRIVE, which provides volunteers to run with children who may need extra assistance to complete the course. THRIVE will have volunteers at the starting line to escort youth to the finish line, our team will get them set up with a volunteer if needed. Please be sure to select the option when registering.
What kind of precautions and security measures are taken to keep kids safe?
More than 250 volunteers team up with us along with Boise Police Department and Boise Motor Escort to carefully monitor the race from start to finish ensuring the safety of the children. Volunteers will be wearing shirts with “VOLUNTEER” imprinted on the front. At the START, adult volunteers stay with the children as they are organized in their individual age and gender groups.
Does my child have to run the entire race? What if my child cannot finish the race?
Kids of all abilities are encouraged to participate, regardless of their speed. Some children run the entire race but may walk, skip, or do a little of both. Just in case, we do have official pick-up vehicles for anyone unable to finish. Remember – everyone is a winner and all youth participants receive a medal and refreshments at the Finish Line.
What happens at the end of the race? How do I find my child? How do I find my parent?
Giant colored flags in red, blue, green, and pink, will be the Finish Line for all to see. We recommend that you choose a color with your child and designate that color of the flag for your meeting place. We suggest marking your child’s bib with the color. Please remember the Finish Line is exciting and chaotic, be patient while waiting for your child to make it to your designated meeting spot. If you get separated from your child, please go to the BOB FM Radio booth and they will announce over the sound system the name of the missing person.
Tips For Capitol Classic:
Pin your racer’s bib number to the FRONT of their shirt or outermost layer of clothing in all four pin holes.
Don’t cover the bib, make sure it is visible at all times.
Take pictures at home before hopping in the car.
Give kisses and well wishes so they will be ready to join their age group when you drop them off at the Boise Depot
No water bottles, we will have water available for those who need it before the start.
Children are encouraged to wear their Capitol Classic Shirt on Race Day
Start and finish maps will be included at packet pick-up.

Access to Justice Fund Run
2024-06-01 10:00 | Fort Boise Park, 155 E Garrison Rd, Boise, ID, 83702

Capital City Public Market
2024-06-01 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-25 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-18 09:30 - 13:30 | The Grove Plaza, 827 W. Main St, Boise, ID, 83702
Celebrating 30 YEARS! ​
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The Capital City Public Market started in 1994 in downtown Boise with a small group of local vendors — 30 years later we have over 150+ rotating vendors all with products crafted in Idaho by Idahoans.
Our 2024 season will kick off on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 – Join us on every Saturday, 9:30am – 1:30pm,
till December 21st, 2024!
Find us in Downtown Boise in the Grove Plaza, on the corner of 8th St & Main, in the heart of downtown.
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SHOPPING LOCAL SUPPORTS IDAHOANS, THEIR FAMILIES & OUR COMMUNITY

Gem State Jammin – Roller Derby Showcase
2024-06-01 09:00 - 21:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Get ready to roll into the action-packed excitement of Gem State Jamming the ultimate roller derby showcase celebrating the heart and soul of Idaho’s derby community! With Games From Beet City Bombers, plus their brand new Men’s Team, Idaho Renegade Juniors, Space Jammer Juniors, Idaho Wildfire, and Treasure Valley Roller Derby’s All-Stars and Boise River Rollers, there’s never been all of your local teams in one place like this before.
Join us for a day filled with adrenaline-pumping jams, jaw-dropping blocks, and electrifying moments on the track as we spotlight the incredible talent and spirit of roller derby in the Gem State!
Hours
9a-9p
Admission
$25

Great Idaho Gun Show
2024-06-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Ford Idaho Center
Find one-of-a-kind firearms and firearm accessories at Lewis Clark Trader. With us, you won’t be thinking of another place you’d rather be!

Nampa Farmers Market
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Lloyd Square Park, 1 14th Ave S, Nampa, ID, 83651
A Part of Downtown Nampa Since 1989
Every Saturday April through November
Rain or Shine
NEW SEASON. NEW HOURS.
9 AM to 1:30 PM in Lloyd Square Park
Voted Best Farmers Market In Idaho and Best in the Pacific!
Nampa Farmers Market Happenings
SOFT OPENING THIS WEEK!!!
We Gladly Accept EBT and Feature Double Up Food Bucks
Soft Opening April 6th!

Meridian Main Street Market
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Meridian Main Street Market, 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID, 83642
The Meridian Main Street Market is the traditional Farmer’s Market, but ours is unique in that it provides opportunities for our youth as well. It also gives the public the chance to support local small businesses, farms and entrepreneurs. It is a way to provide healthy, organic food options for our community.
VISIT MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET FARMERS MARKET TODAY!
Fresh Produce
Our farmers bring a variety of fresh, locally grown produce to the market each week. From juicy tomatoes to crisp lettuce, you’ll find everything you need to make a delicious, healthy meal.
Artisanal Products
In addition to fresh produce, our market also features a variety of artisanal products made by local artisans. From handmade soaps to small-batch jams, you’re sure to find something unique and special.
Live Music
Every Saturday, we have live music at the market. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while you shop for fresh produce and artisanal products.
Food Trucks
Our food trucks offer a variety of delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. From tacos to pizza, you’ll find something to satisfy your cravings.
Support Local Farmers
By shopping at our farmers market, you’re supporting local farmers and helping to strengthen the local economy. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy fresh, healthy produce and artisanal products.

Boise Farmers Market
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 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.

Silver Sage Porsche Auto Cross
2024-06-01 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714

Kids Activities in the Park!
2024-05-31 17:00 - 21:00 | J.M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave, Meridian, ID, 83642
Bounce houses, face painting, splash pad, and more are just some of the kid specific activities at this years Adjustapalooza 2024!
Part of the largest annual summertime event in the Treasure Valley, Adjustapalooza has something for everyone, including live music, a line of amazing food trucks, free Chiropractic Adjustments by PreHab Health and Performance, and 20+ local businesses as vendors.
Grab some friends and family and have a blast this summer!
* **Register on Eventbrite to be entered into a Grand Prize Raffle***
T his year’s grand prize is a Gift Basket valued over $750, consisting of gift cards and donated items from our community partners and vendors!

Boise Greek Food Festival
2024-05-31 11:00 - 21:00 | Idaho
Join us at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church for the 42nd Annual Boise Greek Food Festival!
– Friday, May 31, 2024 from 11 am – 9 pm
– Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11 am – 9 pm
There will be authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, a live Greek band, Greek dancing, and more!

Krooked Kings
2024-05-30 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702

6th Annual MPCE All Abilities Spring Carnival
2024-05-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Come One, Come All to the 6th Annual All Ages and Abilities Carnival hosted by My Places Community Events. With over 800 people attending last year, we’ve decided to expand and have both the main and south expo to enjoy!
CLICK HERE to check out the video from last year, which had over 800 people in attendance!
Sponsors:
Gold: DCI & GG Mobile Gaming
Silver: Sylvan Learning Center, Idaho Inflatables
Bronze: CK Quade Law, Boise Bench Dentistry, Amarant Design, Relay Idaho
Booths:
Developmental Concepts of Idaho
CK Quade Law
The Idaho Renaissance Fair
Akashic Moves
LEARN Idaho
Boise Music Therapy
Lucy’s Book
Pictures with RedZone Fandom
Spud State Cares
Liberty Healthcare
OFL Network
Adventure Supported Living
Arrow of Idaho
LINC
Idaho Caregiver Alliance
Leaf Filter
Magic Dragon Games
Coloring with Marian
CSW Hiring Booth
Food Trucks:
Tacos
Chill Time 208
Belong Co
Entertainment:
Whiskey Tango and Rebecca Pearce Jazz Combo
Idaho Renaissance Fair
Akashic Moves Studios
GG Mobile Game Truck
Gracie the Great!
Carnival Games
Bounce Houses & Obstacles Courses
Booth BINGO
Pictures & Live Music
What is this for?
1.) To have FUN! – All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. There will be games, prizes, bounce houses, pictures, food trucks, places to socialize, stage performances, racecars, vendors, exhibitors, and information booths for local support agencies.
2.) To recruit Caregivers – There are not enough caregivers, this is a crisis, and we need help. But what does being a caregiver look like? Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the foundation of all support given to people with disabilities in our community by providing one-on-one personal care services that clinical professionals do not have time for. DSPs support people to live full and meaningful lives. Again, what does this look like? Come to the Carnival and see. See how these amazing people interact and support their clients and friends. Interact with community members who need support and decide if you have time or interest in becoming a DSP. There will be agencies hiring and a booth of community support worker positions. Full-time, Part-time, Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, all shifts are available. Need training, no problem, we can help with that too. Being a Caregiver is not for everyone. That’s okay. If you only attend to have FUN, you are still supporting our community!
3.) To Connect our Community – It is hard to ask for help. It is even harder to find help when you don’t know who to ask. Many times, people do not know there is help for them. If you feel alone or unable to get the support you need, come to our Carnival. Our community is full of amazing and knowledgeable people who care. This event is an opportunity to network with and meet others who believe that Everyone Deserves Support. We need to support those who give support.
FREE Admission: includes a Booth Bingo Card, map, and schedule to performances by the Idaho Renaissance Festival, Whiskey Tango Blues Jazz Band, Akashic Moves, and more to be announced.
Carnival Tickets: 1 for $3, 2 for $5, 5 for $10, 10 for $18 & 20 for $30
This is the fundraising part of the Carnival. All proceeds will benefit My Places Community Events 501c3 to continue providing educational and recreational events for people with disabilities throughout our community.

Meridian Speedway - Memorial Day Races
2024-05-27 12:00 | Meridian Speedway, 335 S. Main St., Meridian, ID, 83642
ALL MILITARY & THEIR FAMILY FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID ID! Trophies by Kim’s Kars. Speed Tour Winged Sprintcars Powered by Pit Stop USA, Zamp NASCAR Latemodels, Pepsi Sprintcars, Idaho CDL Training Street Stocks, and Trammel Construction Stingers

Emo Nite
2024-05-25 21:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Not a band. Not DJ’s. We throw parties for the music we love.
As Rolling Stone observed a few years ago, “Emo Nite Vindicated the Scene.”
Since they threw their first party at an East L.A. dive bar, Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca, and a dedicated crew of regular attendees, built Emo Nite into a phenomenon. Top-tier emo artists, old and new, curate playlists and perform, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, and Good Charlotte. Scene-friendly pop culture mavericks often participate, like past attendees Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Machine Gun Kelly, and Skrillex.
It’s all too easy to forget that before the first Emo Nite in December 2014, “emo” was a joke.
Somehow on its journey from a melodic post-hardcore subgenre, built on earnest emotional expression, to a mainstream moniker assigned to anything remotely angsty, “emo” became a dirty word. Despite the positive impact ushered in by waves of bands, from the crucial “Revolution Summer” and Sunny Day Real Estate through Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance, accepting “emo” as a dismissive designation or identity invited polite embarrassment and even scorn.
But Freed and Petracca grew up loving the music associated with emo and the people like them who similarly embraced outsider art and subculture, regardless of changing fashions or pretentious snobbery. Petracca told The New Yorker the idea behind the first Emo Nite celebration was to center a happy, communal experience on the music they once listened to when they were upset and alone.
“I sang Dashboard Confessional at karaoke at a friend’s birthday party and thought it was super fun to go out with friends and listen to music we actually liked,” recalls Petracca, who met Freed when the pair worked at a creative agency together. “Every other club in LA played EDM, Top 40, or hip-hop. We always found ourselves pre-gaming with emo and pop-punk music before we went out.”
Freed knew a bartender at the Short Stop in Echo Park and convinced him to let them throw a party on a random, rainy Tuesday. They invited friends via Facebook; double the bar’s capacity turned up. “We decided to see how far we could take it,” Petracca says. “‘Who would be the craziest guest?’ We invited Mark Hoppus, and he came! He did our first one at Echoplex, which was our third party ever.”
“There’s no disconnect between the artist and fan,” Freed points out. “I think that’s brought people closer to the music. It created a really strong sense of community, at a time when emo wasn’t ‘cool.’”
There may be a surprise acoustic set or even a full-band performance, but ultimately, it’s about the experience. Emo Nite turned a party into a community, reclaiming the spirit of how the scene began.
It’s now a recurring event thrown by dozens of friends in over 30 cities in the United States. Emo Nite runs full-day festivals and curates coveted performance spots at Coachella, Life is Beautiful, and Firefly. Freed and Petracca launched successful clothing collaborations with brands like OBEY, Urban Outfitters, PLEASURES, The Hundreds, Rose in Good Faith, Market, and OWSLA.
“A larger promoter told us the shelf life of a club night in Los Angeles was two years,” Freed says, marveling at Emo Nite’s staying power. “A hundred percent of it is the people that go to it. This music makes people feel connected. The energy of it is so special. You get a group of people together who look different, but they have this thing in common. We started seeing friend groups form really, really quickly. People met their significant others at these events. The community really trusts each other.”
“Emo Nite LA has become an essential gathering point for fans of emo, pop-punk, and related styles,” Rolling Stone noted.
In October 2021, Emo Nite’s founders threw Emo Nite Vegas Vacation, a three-day event headlined by Avril Lavigne and Machine Gun Kelly, with Sleeping With Sirens, MOD SUN, 3OH!3, and more.
“What Emo Nite does better than any of their competitors is they make ‘emo culture’ feel both nostalgic and brand new,” The Summer Set’s Brian Logan Dales told Forbes, in a profile which included professions of love from members of Papa Roach, Underoath, and State Champs. “You can go to an Emo Nite with your best friends and sing along to old songs you grew up with, and at the same time, discover a brand-new artist who’s making music today because they grew up on that very same music as you. They’ve taken the emo of the past and helped it forge a new path for the future.”
As emo reenters popular culture with a blend of adoring nostalgia and optimistic forward- thinking, Emo Nite remains an authentic space to celebrate diversity, experience passionate catharsis, and champion authentic expression. Emo Nite isn’t a band or a DJ crew. It’s an idea, one as simple as the urge to throw a party for a beloved style of music. Often imitated but never truly duplicated, Emo Nite’s founders and supporters are fond of saying, “If you don’t see the grave, it ain’t our rave.”
“There’s a lot of ownership from our community of the event itself and the Emo Nite brand,” Petracca says. “It’s about breaking down that barrier of ‘Look at me, it’s all about me.’ No, it’s about us, together, in this room. It belongs to every single person that comes through the door.”
The co-founders continue to look ahead. “Emo Nite definitely impacted culture,” Freed notes. “But we have no plans to stop changing the way we view the evolution and expansion of the genre.”

Jefito’s Car Show
2024-05-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Idaho

Maddie Zahm
2024-05-24 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702

Emo Orchestra Feat. Escape The Fate
2024-05-23 20:00 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
For emo music lovers and orchestra aficionados alike, Emo Orchestra is a new live experience that brings some of the most beloved emo songs of your youth to the theater stage with a full orchestra arrangement.
This Spring, Emo Orchestra welcomes ESCAPE THE FATE as the featured guest. Fans will hear ESCAPE THE FATE perform their own hits as well as songs by New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, Panic! At the Disco, and many more.

The Chats
2024-05-21 19:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702

SAW the Musical
2024-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw premiered Off-Broadway Fall 2023 in New York after its smash out-of-town tryout in Philadelphia! One of the most thought-provoking horror films of all time now is…a musical. SAW The Musical hilariously captures the events of the first movie, parodying the Saw that started it all, following from where Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight find each other for the first time in the bathroom trap. Will they follow “the rules” as they discover each other’s secrets? Will they escape the game in time and saw right through? A love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids), SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw is Little Shop of Horrors meets Avenue Q, pushing the boundary on sexuality and how to love.
The show is recommended for audience 16+. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted in the theatre. Parental discretion is strongly advised due to adult themes. Though there is certainly blood, gore is minimal in this show being a parody.
SAW The Musical is currently planning/booking its 24 month+ National Tour launching in Los Angeles February 2024, after opening Off-Broadway September 16th 2023. Originally only planned through January 1st 2024, the show has now been extended twice in New York, currently until June 23rd 2024 (www.sawthemusical.com).

Boise Rock School Feast and Party at White Rabbit
2024-05-18 16:00 - 21:00 | White Rabbit, 4 N Latah St, Boise, ID, 83706
A big “thank you!” to our friends at White Rabbit for hosting this event with us!
There are three dinner times to choose from (4:30 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm) with 20 spots at each dinner. Choose the time that works for you! You’ll enjoy a delicious family-style dinner prepared by James Beard nominee Sarah Kelly while supporting our essential, effective, and empowering nonprofit! You are welcome to come early and/or stay late and rock out in the parking lot while enjoying some refreshments. The parking lot will be activated from 4-9 pm with tasty appetizers, beer, NA refreshments, and wine donated by Amphora Wine. There will be a mix of original and cover tunes provided by awesome Boise Rock School youth bands throughout evening. We will also have a small silent auction with some incredible items!
As a 501(c)-3, our annual budget comes from a mix of program revenue and charitable support. We simply could not do what we do without the generous charitable support of our community. This event is an awesome chance for you to support our organization, while having an incredible experience. All proceeds will benefit our robust scholarship program and impactful outreach programming. We never turn any student away for inability to pay, and scholarship dozens and dozens of students every month — we also bring critical music education to underserved communities such as: Ada County Juvenile Detention Center, and St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital School. Arts education is for everyone!
Each ticket includes your awesome White Rabbit dinner and wine! Vegetarian options will be available 🙂
This event is all-ages!!! Tickets are available for purchase here!

Kick for Kenya and Clean Water 5k
2024-05-18 09:30 | Eastwind Community Church, 4750 SOUTH SURPRISE WAY, Boise, ID, 83716
Place
4750 SOUTH SURPRISE WAY
Eastwind Community Church
Boise, ID US 83716

Description

Please join us on Saturday morning, May 18, for the 2024 Kick for Kenya and Clean Water 5K!
Run or walk for a cause – proceeds from this year’s race will be used to help fund planning, training, pilot projects, and/or additional land acquisition for eventual construction and development of a community center in rural eastern Kenya in partnership with Kenya Kids (US-based nonprofit), the Touch Africa Child Education Project (TACEP, a Kenyan NGO), and the local community. A small plot of land ideally situated for the community center has been identified and purchased by TACEP, with right of first refusal to purchase additional adjacent acreage. The long-term vision for the center includes TACEP field staff offices with dedicated space for tutoring and counseling, educational and vocational training, agricultural demonstration plots, and on-site housing for children or families in need and/or short-term international visitors. Any excess funds raised will be invested where needed most, in particular to provide educational opportunities, improve public health, and address the compounded effects of several consecutive years of extreme weather (a prolonged drought followed by recent flooding), which has led to food and water insecurity throughout the region.
Race Notes:

Registration, Entry Fees, and Donations

Early bird pricing is $35 (the cost to provide a K-8 child in Kenya with education for a month) per entrant registered by Sunday, May 12.

Note that $25 of the $35 entry fee is considered tax deductible.

Entry fee goes up to $45 (cost to provide day high school for a child in Kenya) through raceday morning.
Additional donations (any amount) also welcome.
Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged so we can start on time and ensure we have sufficient bib numbers, timing chips, and post-race food for everyone!

Packet Pickup and Parking

Pre-race packet pickup will be available at two times and locations:

Eastwind Community Church lobby (4750 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716) before and after the 9:30 AM, 11 AM, and 5:01 PM services on Sunday, May 12
Fleet Feet Treasure Valley’s Meridian location in The Village (3573 E. Longwing Lane, #105, Meridian, ID 83646), 2-7 PM on Friday, May 17

Day of race packet pickup will run 8-9 AM in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot on Saturday, May 18.
Day of race parking will be available across the street at Eagle Christian Church (4601 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716).

Note that because the start/finish line is located in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot, the lot will be closed from 8 AM to noon, so please plan accordingly.

Carpooling or biking to the race is highly encouraged.

Race

Start/finish in the Eastwind Community Church Parking lot.

Starting gun will go off promptly at 9:30 AM!

Course runs out and back along the Surprise Valley bike path to the turnaround near Highway 21.

Amenities

Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path
Course marshals at all intersections for traffic control
Mile splits
Aid station near turnaround
Post-race food and party
Great prizes for top finishers and more!

Course Records

Kids (12 and under)

Boys: Nate Drescher, 23:21 (2022)
Girls: Nadia Kouskov, 21:41 (2023)

Youth (13-19)

Boys: Luke Drescher and Royal Colley, 17:58 (2023)
Girls: Nora Robinson, 22:15 (2023)

Open

Men: Erik Teig, 15:42.7 (2022)
Women: Amanda Dunne, 19:58 (2022)

Masters (40+)

Men: Ryan Meyer, 17:53 (2023)
Women: Kelly Burlile, 24:06 (2022)
