Mike Brown Group

Mimosas With Mom
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | K2 – South End of Ave E on the Greenbelt behind City Hall
Come celebrate Mom with great shopping opportunities, music & drinks.
Date:
May, 11, 2025
Time:
11:00AM – 3:00 PM
Location:
K2 – South End of Ave E on the Greenbelt behind City Hall

Mother's Day with Casio Dreams at Ste. Chapelle
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Ste Chapelle, 19348 Lowell Rd., Caldwell, ID, 83607
Ste. Chapelle Mother’s Day Concert | Ft. Casio Dreams

PURCHASE TICKETS

Join us on Sunday, May 11 for our Annual Mother’s Day Concert!
Gates and Wine Bar open at 11am – Concert begins at 1pm
Ticket Options:
Wine club Members: $35 per person – includes a complimentary glass of wine
General Admission: $40 per person – includes a complimentary glass of wine
Under 21: Free – Bring the whole family!

VIP Tables: The Ultimate Concert Experience
VIP Table for 8 – Club: $400 / General: $480
• Private table with chairs and linens
• Two bottles of wine with elegant glassware
• Charcuterie and chocolate bites
• Dedicated VIP server
New Season Passes!
Season Passes must be purchased via email: events@stechapelle.com
Wine Club Members: $150 / General: $175
• Admission to all five concerts
• Exclusive season pass lanyard
• Special discounts on wine purchases

VIP Season Pass Tables:
Wine Club: $1,800 / General: $2,200
• Your own reserved table for all five concerts

Additional Perks:
• New! Shuttle Service – Convenient transportation from lower parking
• Food Trucks & Vendor Village – Discover local eats and treasures
• Bring the Vibes – Low chairs, blankets, and picnics welcome
Please NO outside alcoholic beverages, pets, BBQ, canopies/umbrellas, smoking or vaping.
Non-refundable unless canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please email events@stechapelle.com with questions.

Mother’s Day Music Fest at Heritage Social Club
2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | The Heritage Club, 5467 N Glenwood S, Boise, ID
Mother’s Day Music Fest at Heritage Social Club
Date and Time: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Doors open at 4:00 PM
Live music begins at 5:00 PM
Location: Heritage Social Club, 5467 N Glenwood Ave, Boise, Idaho, 83714
Description:
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with an evening full of live music, good vibes, and community love at the Mother’s Day Music Fest! 🌸🌼
This family-friendly event features a stacked lineup of incredible local and regional talent, playing everything from rootsy reggae and jam-rock to soul and funky grooves. Whether you’re bringing mom for a day of dancing or just celebrating the springtime energy, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
Featured Artists:
🎶 Rubbah Tree
☀️ Heaven Zest
🎤 The Alley Kats
🔥 Sunsmith
🎸 Cariies
Event Highlights:
Live performances from 5 incredible bands
Outdoor springtime vibes with full bar and food available
All ages welcome (21+ to drink)
Celebrate moms with music, drinks, and flowers in bloom!
Tickets:
Presale General Admission: $15
Door General Admission: $20
Important Information:
Event is all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Doors open at 4:00 PM
Music starts at 5:00 PM
No refunds will be issued for this event
🌼 Spend your Mother’s Day with live music, sunshine, and great company—grab your tickets today! 🌼

Monster Jam
2025-05-11 13:00 | Ford Idaho Center
THIS IS MONSTER JAM
Here’s your guide to Monster Jam®, the most action-packed motorsports event on four wheels. At the event, you will witness world-class driver athletes and the most recognizable trucks tear up the dirt and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill.

BY THE NUMBERS

Each Monster Jam truck is approximately 10.5 feet tall, 12.5 feet wide, 17 feet long and weighs 12,000 pounds.
A Monster Jam engine will generate 1,500 horsepower, thanks to a supercharger that forces air and fuel into the engine. It is powered by methanol fuel, consumed at the rates of three gallons a minute from a specially constructed safety cell.
The truck utilizes a four-link racing suspension with four main bars that link the front and rear axles to the frame. It rides on clusters of nitrogen-charged shocks that offer 30 inches of travel in the suspension.
The BKT tires are 66 inches in diameter and 43 inches wide, inflated to 23 psi pressure, and (with wheel) weigh 645 pounds each.
The driver’s compartment is a steel safety structure, built from tubing and mounted to the truck frame.
The truck bodies are custom-built and constructed of fiberglass.
Each truck is transported in specially prepared trailers, which can include spare parts and as many as two trucks.

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Farm
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Peaceful Belly Farm, 20023 Hoskins Rd,, Caldwell, ID
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 an afternoon 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!

Mothers Day: A Dueling Piano show-Mother's Day Edition
2025-05-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Watson’s Mystery Cafe & Spirits, 8001 W Fairview Ave, Boise, Idaho
Get ready for a night of non-stop entertainment as two talented pianists battle it out at Idaho Dueling Pianos!

OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Ford Idaho Center
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings
Outlaw Music Festival
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

Moon Owl’s Mages
2025-05-14 19:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Transcending the confines of one signature style, Moon Owl’s Mages find themselves bending genres and trying new ideas to keep the creativity from stagnating. Their first two releases, “Skelly Bones & the Flaming Crown” (2020) and “Kill The Crackle” (2022) solidified their footprint in the Boise psych rock scene. March 2025 sees the release of their new EP “Step On It!” which explores the funkier and jammier side of their eclectic musical inspirations. Opening for the likes of Ty Segall, SLIFT, Frankie & the Witch Fingers and Spoonbenders, Moon Owl’s Mages’ enigmatic grimoire is sure to leave you guessing what you’ll hear next at their neck-breaking shows — whether it be on their home turf or all throughout the West Coast.

MÔS
MÔS is a strapping four piece from Nampa, Idaho. Whether it be in the studio or on stage, MÔS curates a psychadelic experience of high-desert rock through the tried and true combination of groovy bass, booming drums, powerful guitars, and soulfully strong vocals. After the release of their first studio album, “Assuming It’s The End,” MÔS has dug deeper into the fabric of Boise’s local music scene. Seeking out further establishment as a powerhouse band, each member explores and discovers, with one another, the possibilities and potentials of their musical ability. The horizons grow ever broader – MÔS invites anyone who cares to join on the voyage.

Hit Hit Hit

Gem State Stock Horse
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-18 | 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.

The Dip
2025-05-15 19:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the group’s music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the band’s members together. Along with singer and guitarist Tom Eddy, bassist Mark Hunter and drummer Jarred Katz are equally at home in a tight-pocketed groove as they are spacious free-improvisation. Trumpet player Brennan Carter joined by saxophonists Evan Smith and Levi Gillis serve as the band’s melodic counterpoint, playing off Eddy’s vocals to create a distinct sonic character that has drawn in millions of listeners to date.
‘Love Direction’, the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Sticking With It’ (which landed at #1 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart) is the band’s fourth full-length studio album and second for Dualtone Records, due out 7/12/24. This new record is the sound of the band taking their next step forward. The interplay of old and new is on full display throughout the album; and, the group augments their classic sound with an expanded instrumentation throughout. Eddy says of the album’s inspiration: “As you get further along in a relationship, sometimes you lose your way. The things that came easily in the beginning get hard. The love is still there, it’s just that people and life are complicated. Sometimes you don’t have the tools in the toolbox to figure out what you need to do to support the other person, so you have to get help and ask for directions.”
Still, despite the title, this latest record isn’t a collection of straightforward love songs, but an investigation into the different angles and challenges that relationships can bring. Expanding on the album’s theme, Eddy further notes “These aren’t ‘Love Songs’ in the most obvious sense. They deal with the middle stages, the hinterlands of love and life together – figuring someone out and what they need, learning how to communicate, and examining your own faults. We set out to write music that felt more grown, a little wiser. The songs that emerged all pointed in the Love Direction.”
Their last album cycle saw the band headline and sell-out shows at iconic venues across the country. They have also had the opportunity to support new friends like Lake Street Dive and The Black Pumas, while also appearing at major festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. No strangers to the road, this new album represents a reflection on the band’s touring gravitas as well as the promise of a new destination appearing on the horizon. Directions now in hand, The Dip is looking forward to furthering this exploration into all matters of the heart by bringing this expansive and detailed new recording to life in their next travels together.

Parlor Greens
Perhaps one of the most exciting and anticipated projects in the world of heavy instrumental music is Parlor Greens, a fresh organ trio on Colemine Records! You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts…however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ.
Scone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work. He bends the organ to his will like a true mastercraftsman. He’s a veteran of the soul revival scene, having played on many Daptone recording sessions since their inception, but also has learned from some of the legends of soul jazz: Melvin Sparks and The Turbanator himself Dr. Lonnie Smith. Jimmy James needs no introduction to many as he’s been seen all over the world performing with instrumental groups The True Loves and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Perhaps the most dangerous right hand in all of soul music, his signature funky approach can be identified by even the most novice of music fans, a feat most musicians could only dream of. Tim Carman. The backbone. The pocket. Having cut his teeth touring the world with blues group GA-20, Carman’s expertise in the world of blues shuffles might make him an unlikely candidate to lay the foundation for the funky Parlor Greens, but this debut LP shows otherwise. Steady, heavy pockets and as funky as they come.
Parlor Greens started off as an idea before it even had a name. Carman had been chatting with Colemine label boss Terry Cole about their shared love for organ combo records of yesterday on labels like Blue Note and Prestige. Cole said he’d love to have an organ trio be the first project at the label’s new studio, Portage Lounge, located in Loveland, Ohio. So when Carman tapped James and Scone for the session, the stage was set. Carman and Cole had started work a day early to dial in the drum sound, so when the rest of this murderer’s row arrived they hit the ground running. It was instant chemistry. Within the first ten minutes of everyone plugging in, a song was written and recorded, “West Memphis”. And over the next three days, these three maestros conducted a beautiful and soulful symphony straight to tape. As natural and fun as three old friends getting together after a long absence, only this was the first time they had written and performed together. True magic.
So this is the result of that session. Eleven cuts. Ten originals. Two sides. All killer, no filler. Straight to the old reliable Tascam 388 tape machine, mixed up nice and dirty for your enjoyment. Parlor Greens are proud to present their debut long player, In Green / We Dream.
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DIGITAL SINGLES
West Memphis –
It’s not often the start of a new project or band is explicitly documented, but in the case of Parlor Greens it absolutely is. “West Memphis” is the first thing that Jimmy James (True Loves), Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players / Sugarman 3), and Tim Carman (GA-20, Tim Carman Trio) played when they entered the Colemine studio in Loveland, OH. What started as a jam on a guitar riff from Jimmy quickly evolved into a melody from him, a blistering organ stab from Scone, and Tim fell into a laid back boogaloo beat. And so in real time, Parlor Greens was born. Enjoy this funky instrumental slab from these veterans of the scene at peak prowess on their respective instruments.
In Green We Dream
First single announcing Parlor Greens’ debut LP, In Green / We Dream.
The title track from the debut LP by Parlor Greens, Colemine’s newest instrumental juggernaut! “In Green We Dream” really serves as a perfect sonic cross section of the record. A memorable and catchy melody, great concise solos from both organ and guitar, a drum break, and some tight little hits at the end put a bow on this stellar debut album. .This is the first of 3 forthcoming LPs on Colemine by Parlor Greens, who are already receiving support at radio from BBC, KEXP, and KCRW. Targeting all things in the funky and instrumental spaces.
Sugar Maple –
Second single from Colemine’s newest instrumental juggernaut, Parlor Greens! “Sugar Maple” showcases gritty production on this driving, soulful waltz from the trio. The organ takes the lead with Jimmy James on guitar complimenting beautifully on tremolo guitar. Whimsical, soulful vibes for days on this one. [Press/radio goes here]. Targeting all things on the funkier side of jazz.
Driptorch –
The focus track of Parlor Greens’ debut LP, In Green / We Dream, a new highly anticipated project from heavyweights (Jimmy James, Adam Scone, Tim Carman) of the instrumental funk/jazz scene. Gritty, classic sounding organ trio funk is the order of the day. Targeting all things in the funky and instrumental spaces.

Wine Safari (21+)
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:45 | Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Friday, May 16, 2025
5:30 – 7:45PM
$150
Enjoy the tastes of wine from around the world while experiencing VIP animal talks, tours, and experiences at the zoo! Light appetizers will be provided as you travel through the zoo.
This is a 21+ event.
Registration is required and limited tickets available.

The Patty Duke Awards
2025-05-16 19:30 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Morrison Center Education Presents
THE PATTY DUKE AWARDS

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Date
May 16, 2025

Event Starts
7:30 PM

Ticket Prices
$10.00 (plus ticketing fees)

Availability
On Sale Now

Doors Open
60 minutes prior to showtime.

Age Guideline
All Ages | The Morrison Center encourages you to do your research on specific titles and decide what is appropriate for you and your party before tickets are purchased.

May 16, 2025 / Friday7:30 PMBuy Tickets+ Add to Calendar

Event Details

The Morrison Center is excited to once again celebrate high school musical theater with the 2025 Patty Duke Awards Program! The Patty Duke Awards recognize outstanding achievement in musical theater across the State of Idaho. The Patty Duke Awards are a regional program of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as The Jimmy Awards.
The following student performances will intersperse the awards presentations: one full ensemble number from each of the up to six winning Outstanding Musical Production Award recipients, two performances by those students participating in the Intensive week leading up to the ceremony, and one character medley performance by the eight Patty Duke Awards National Finalists.

Trey Lewis: Ain't Nothing Wrong With It Tour
2025-05-16 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Trey Lewis: Ain’t Nothing Wrong With It Tour
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory
416 S 9th St – Boise, ID 83702
Fri
May 16
8:00 pm
(Doors: 7:00 pm)
All Ages

2025 Treasure Valley Family YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
2025-05-17 07:00 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Be a part of our biggest race of the year! Running the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon offers a unique opportunity to experience Boise’s scenic beauty while challenging yourself on a well-organized, supportive course. Join the fun with the 5K or 10K distances or push your limits with the half or full marathon. Connect with fellow runners and celebrate Idaho’s famous spuds!
The Treasure Valley YMCA is proud to present the 48th annual YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon and Fun Runs presented by the Idaho Potato Commission. All of our races take place on the flat and scenic Boise Greenbelt. This year, due to construction in the BSU Stadium, we will start and finish at the Morrison Center.

Boise Farmers Market
2025-05-17 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.

Meridian Main Street Market
2025-05-17 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.

EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Ln., Eagle, ID
The Eagle Saturday Market is back running every Saturday from May 6th through October 7th (excluding July 1st and 8th) from 9 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park and on 1st Street! Enjoy delicious food and amazing crafts from our vendors while listening to wonderful musicians performing in the Gazebo.

Nampa Farmers Market
2025-05-17 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

Capital City Public Market
2025-05-17 09:30 - 13:30 | 11th & Myrtle, 422 S 11th Street, Boise
Celebrating 31 Years!
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The Capital City Public Market began in 1994 with a small group of local vendors in downtown Boise. Fast forward 31 years, and we’re proud to host over 150 rotating vendors, each offering products made in Idaho by Idahoans.
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Our 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, April 19th, 2025! Join us every Saturday from 9:30am – 1:30pm through December 20th, 2025. Starting October 25th, our hours will change to 10:00am – 2:00pm.
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Find us in downtown Boise at 422 S 11th Street, on the corner of 11th and Myrtle.
Shopping local supports Idahoans, their families, and our community!

Dress Express Bridal Expo
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Boise Wedding Dress Pop Up! Sale

Join us at the Expo Idaho Premium Building for a huge Pop Up! Sale. Over 1300 wedding gowns from va va vroom to temple ready. Some are used, some are new, some are sample dresses but all are an amazing deal. Dresses start at only $50 and go up to $600. Fitting rooms are available so bring the whole bride tribe and find your dream dress.

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Gem State Comic Con
2025-05-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Greetings, fandom friends!
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Welcome to Gem State Comic Con, Idaho’s premier pop culture and comic convention — a true Idaho tradition and the state’s largest pop culture event.
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Whether you’re passionate about comics, movies, TV, video games, anime, cosplay, sci-fi, or fantasy, there’s something for everyone. As a laid-back, non-corporate, locally-run event, we’re created by fans, for fans. Come geek out with us in beautiful Boise.
Come meet celebrity guests, shop from local vendors, chat with artists, cosplay, play games, attend panels, and – most importantly – create memories for years to cherish.
​We are here to create unforgettable experience for families and friends, bringing our community together through shared fun and excitement.
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We can’t wait to see all our fandom friends again at Gem State Comic Con 2025, happening May 17-18 at Expo Idaho!

Taste of Caldwell Wine Festival
2025-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605
TASTE OF CALDWELL WINE FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 17, 2025•5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrating Caldwell’s Undiscovered Wine Region

Sunnyslope Wine Region in Caldwell is known as “Idaho’s Wine Country,” so we created an event featuring the area’s best wineries for you to enjoy all in one place. With over fifteen different family-owned and operated vineyards and wineries to choose from, this event is sure to satisfy every palate level. If you’re just growing in your knowledge of wine or you’ve been a connoisseur for decades, this event is perfect for you. Chat it up with the knowledgeable and passionate farmers as you sip the fruits of their labor. Come ready to have your taste buds surprised as you enjoy this region’s rare taste, nationally recognized and gaining popularity among the nation’s leading vineyards. The hot, dry days paired with the cool, breezy nights creates a robust grape, unique only to the Snake River Valley. Come taste the difference for yourself.

DynaDuo Presents: Degenerate Mothers & Friends
2025-05-17 18:30 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
DynaDuo Presents: Degenerate Mothers & Friends
Knitting Factory – Boise
416 S. 9th St. – Boise, ID 83702
SatMay 177:00 pm(Doors: 6:30 pm)
All Ages

Rilo Kiley
2025-05-17 19:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
After a long absence, Rilo Kiley—Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Jason Boesel, and Pierre “Duke” de Reeder—are back, with arms outstretched.
Over the years, a reunion “felt like a possibility, but it was never the right time,” explains Boesel. Eventually, “the emotional component and the interpersonal communication component all arrived into this place where it had a straight shot at reality.”
“Planning this reunion over these past months has been like reconnecting with family. We haven’t missed a beat,” says De Reeder. “The stakes are only to have a good time, to revel in this nostalgia. Getting to revisit and celebrate the music from that special time of our lives while experiencing it alongside a lot of people that lived it with us back when, and new folks alike.”
“It couldn’t have happened any sooner,” says Lewis. “It feels like now is the time to share that joy and love with each other and with everyone else.”
“For some people, Rilo Kiley evokes a formative, emotional time in life, when you were maybe grasping for your place in the universe. We were too,” says Sennett. “Reconnecting with those people is paramount to anything else.”
“It’s going to be wonderful for us, like going back to the purest version of yourself, that early ’20s place where everything is possible,” says Lewis. “You’re in a van and Jason’s got the map, Pierre is behind the wheel, and I’m on the shitty acoustic guitar in the bench seat working out a new song with Blake. I don’t think it’s ever been as good as that, when it was just us against the world.”
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Rilo Kiley was born from hunger, from the insatiable desire to write one’s own story. The band’s origins can be traced back to Los Angeles in the late 1990s, when Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett discovered a shared songwriting obsession and began performing together. After some starts and stops, a band was formed with Pierre “Duke” de Reeder playing bass. They called themselves Rilo Kiley, borrowing a name that came to Sennett in a dream.
Following a promising EP, Rilo Kiley got to work on their debut, 2001’s Take Offs and Landings. Self-recorded at home, the scrappy album offered a mix of Pacific Northwest-inspired indie rock and emo-adjacent angst, with a number of hushed and heartfelt tracks led by Sennett. Though their sound would evolve with time, Take Offs introduced many of the qualities that would define Rilo Kiley: clever and raw observations about life and death; evocative melodies that infuse deeper shades of meaning; and seriously great storytelling.
If Take Offs was a self-assured launchpad, 2002’s The Execution of All Things was a triumphant arrival. For their second record, Rilo Kiley headed to Nebraska to record with Bright Eyes’ Mike Mogis alongside new drummer Jason Boesel. Here, Lewis truly becomes a generational songwriter, spinning interior mysteries regarding romance, depression, trauma, hope, and isolation into cathartic revelations.
The title of their third album, 2004’s More Adventurous, aptly reflects the band’s increasingly ambitious compositions. It was also a poetic reference to perseverance in the face of heartbreak, a reminder that the things that make you weep don’t have to make you weak. This sentiment guides Lewis as she addresses the failings of institutions large and small, from politics to marriage to religious morality.
By that time, Rilo Kiley was a beloved presence in certain corners of pop culture. The bandmates’ explored other musical outlets but reunited for 2007’s Under the Blacklight, a groovy, ’80s-tinged examination of humanity’s seedy underbelly. In 2013, they shared Rkives, a compilation of leftover treasures pulled from old cassette tapes and hard drives. In 2020, Rilo Kiley reissued their 1999 The Initial Friend EP.

Morgan Nagler
When you hear Morgan Nagler’s debut collection of songs under her own name, you’ll probably wonder how she seemingly appeared out of nowhere with such jaw-dropping melodies, lyrics that cut right to the heart, and her distinctively beautiful, plaintive howl. The thing is, she’s been hiding in plain sight for a minute now, waiting for the perfect moment to emerge from band names and behind-the-scenes co-writes with her truest musical statement yet.
With her bands Whispertown and Supermoon, and through Grammy-nominated collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Haim and Madi Diaz, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter has spent years honing her ability to craft tunes that are both heartbreaking and clever at the same time. It’s a gift that has made her a hugely in-demand co-writer – someone an artist will call in when they really want to get to the core of a feeling.
Earlier this year, reeling from a devastating break-up and turning to her guitar to sing her grief, Nagler began amassing a group of songs that instantly felt like the beginning of something important. It was time to share her stories, as herself.
“Cradle The Pain” is a preview of Nagler’s next chapter. Produced by King Tuff’s Kyle Thomas and mixed by Alex Farrar (Wednesday, MJ Lenderman, Snail Mail), the song displays her poetic acumen, atop an instantly memorable melody. “I originally wrote this song as sort of a letter to one of my dear friends,” Nagler explains. “It’s funny how it’s often easier to cut to the core of truth when the message is disguised as being for somebody else. It has since taken on many new and personal meanings to me, currently serving as more of a mantra. I think we inherently know it’s all in our own hands, but the allure of not being accountable allows us to romanticize falling victim to the whims of fate. I am constantly needing the reminder that perspective truly is the key to life, and only we contain our own salvations. We have to just keep getting back on the saddle again and again. Cradle the pain, it’s all the same, it’s what you make of it.” The track also features a stellar backing band including both Thomas and Meg Duffy (Hand Habits) on guitar, and Josh Adams (Cat Power, Weyes Blood & Tim Heidecker) on drums.
Nagler will be sharing more music next year, and is putting finishing touches on an album. “This song is the first of a body of work I consider closest to home,” she says. After spending my childhood as an actor taking on alternate personalities, my young adult days writing and touring in various indie projects, and the last several years writing with and for other artists, I’ve compiled a personal collection of songs alongside my producer and co-writer Kyle Thomas. They will be released under my name for the first time, which is appropriate as I feel pretty raw and more like myself than ever. So in many ways, regardless of a lifetime spent in the trenches of creativity, this feels like a debut.”

An Evening with Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
2025-05-17 19:00 | Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, Idaho, 83712
Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden
An Evening with Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

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Date
May 17, 2025

Event Starts
7:00 PM

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Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden

Doors Open
5:30 PM

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An Evening with
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Saturday, May 17, 2025
at Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden
General Admission Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM MST

Boise Philharmonic Presents Mahler 1
2025-05-17 19:30, 2025-05-18 14:00 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Mahler’s first symphony is a monumental musical journey that unfolds with grandeur and traverses the depths of human emotion and experience. From moments of profound introspection to exuberant bursts of energy, Mahler’s symphony will captivate you with its dynamic range and emotional intensity.
During the first half of the performance, Maestro Eric Garcia and the Boise Phil will guide you through essential passages of the symphony with a discussion and musical excerpts, offering insights into the historical and musical context of the piece.
This will be followed by the full performance of the work. It will surely be an immersive and unforgettable experience celebrating Mahler’s first symphonic masterpiece.
Join Musicologist Bradley Berg and Music Director Eric Garcia (and special guests) as they guide you through the music you are about to hear, providing an enlightening look at the repertoire and composers before the performance begins. Bring your questions! Please gather inside the concert hall by the stage.
Matinee Pre-Concert Talk starts at 12:45 pm (for 2:00pm Sunday)
Evening Pre-Concert Talk starts at 6:15 pm (for 7:30pm Saturday)

2025 Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Kid’s Run
2025-05-18 11:00 | Idaho State Capitol, 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID
Join us on May 18, 2025 for the 41st Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Kids Run! This beloved one-mile run is open to children 14 and under of all abilities. The event promotes health and well-being among the community’s youth, with every participant receiving a commemorative medal and a stylish T-shirt. Hosted by Saint Alphonsus and the Treasure Valley Family YMCA, the Capitol Kids Classic is a cherished tradition that fosters community and encourages a healthy lifestyle.
Our NEW course begins in front of the State Capitol, with participants racing down Jefferson, up Bannock, and back to Cecil D. Andrus Park.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
IncludeAbility is Partnering with the Capitol Classic again in 2025! IncludeAbility provides:

Free Entry for runners with Physical/Intellectual Challenges
IncludeAbility Support – Team IncludeAbility will provide volunteers 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: www.includeability.org

Gang of Four
2025-05-18 18:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
“2025 will be the 45th anniversary of the release of ‘Entertainment!‘ in the US, and will be our final year as a band. It’s been wonderful, but all things must end. We want to go out with a bang and celebrate with our fans and friends. So, on what will be our last US tour, we’ll play two sets at each show: ‘Entertainment!” from start to finish in the first, and the best of the rest in the second. Come and join in, it’ll be a blast!”

Deep Heaven
Deep Heaven blurs the line between machine precision and human urgency. Rooted in post-punk and dream pop, they remain stubbornly electronic—pushing hardware synths and drum machines to their limits, layering them with bursts of guitar and lyrical confessions.
The duo began sketching out ideas for a project that would merge Max Modeen’s goth-leaning darkwave work (Enigma Machine) with Joseph Hoisington’s folk rock background—reimagined through a futuristic lens inspired by Factory Records. They bonded over a shared love of artists like New Order, Echo & the Bunnymen, and more recent acts like Nation of Language and Dummy.
