★ Boise Music Week – How to Succeed in Business
Boise Music Week presents the beloved Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Morrison Center with multiple performances through the weekend.
17 Things to Do in Boise This Week · May 7–10, 2026
Top Picks This Week
★ EFFIN + Hairitage at Treefort Music Hall
Persona Productions brings a stacked EDM lineup headlined by EFFIN and Hairitage to Treefort Music Hall, with local support from Schuz, Dundercheef, and DigiNomNom.
★ LED Boise Dance Film Festival
LED Boise closes their inaugural season with a four-day festival of dance film and live performance at the Dixon, pairing short film screenings with live shows each night.
Free Events
May First Thursday Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise's monthly art walk features roaming live musician Cross Country performing all over downtown from 5–8 PM, plus local merchants, patios, and food.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Downtown Boise
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Pub Chess at the Handlebar
Casual pub chess at the Handlebar — all skill levels welcome for an afternoon of strategy and pints.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:00 PM · The Handlebar, Boise
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Arts & Culture
Upon Closer Reflection Opening Reception – Beth Trott
Opening reception for Boise artist Beth Trott's watercolor exhibition exploring the natural world through abstraction, running May 5–30 at Art Source Gallery.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Art Source Gallery, 1516 W Grove, Boise
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Boise Music Week – How to Succeed in Business
Boise Music Week presents the beloved Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Morrison Center with multiple performances through the weekend.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Boise State University
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Drunk Shakespeare at Boise Little Theater
One cast member downs multiple shots before the performance — can they pull off Shakespeare tipsy? Running May 1–10 at Boise Little Theater.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Boise Little Theater, Boise
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Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love at Boise Art Museum
A survey of 53 works by Jeffrey Gibson — of Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee heritage — blending Indigenous art with modernist tradition in bold patterns and brilliant colors.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise
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Starbelly Student Showcase
Starbelly's student comedy showcase at The Comedy Lounge — a night of fresh local talent hitting the stage.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise
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Music & Nightlife
EFFIN + Hairitage at Treefort Music Hall
Persona Productions brings a stacked EDM lineup headlined by EFFIN and Hairitage to Treefort Music Hall, with local support from Schuz, Dundercheef, and DigiNomNom.
Friday, May 8, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall, Boise
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Ivy Lab Farewell Tour
Ivy Lab brings their Farewell Tour to the Knitting Factory, blending bass music, hip-hop, and experimental electronic for a final run through Boise.
Friday, May 8, 2026 · Knitting Factory, Boise
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Family-Friendly
Family Clay Night
A hands-on family pottery night hosted by the Boise Arts Community — bring the kids and get your hands dirty.
Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Boise
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Capital High School Graduation 2026
Capital High School's commencement ceremony at ExtraMile Arena celebrating the Class of 2026.
Monday, May 18, 2026 7:00 PM · ExtraMile Arena, Boise
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Festivals & Special Events
2026 Boise State Spring Commencement
Boise State University's Spring Commencement ceremony celebrates the graduating class of 2026 over two days at ExtraMile Arena.
Friday, May 8, 2026 · ExtraMile Arena, Boise
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LED Boise Dance Film Festival
LED Boise closes their inaugural season with a four-day festival of dance film and live performance at the Dixon, pairing short film screenings with live shows each night.
Wednesday, May 14, 2026 · The Dixon, Boise
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Food & Drink
Rediscovered Books Grown-Up Book Fair at Payette Brewing
Rediscovered Books brings their nostalgic grown-up book fair to Payette Brewing — browse curated reads, grab a craft beer, and stay awhile.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Payette Brewing, Boise
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Outdoors & Active
Boise Run Club Tuesday Run
Boise Run Club's weekly Tuesday run from Payette Brewing — 6:30 PM start, all paces welcome, with social time after.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 PM · Payette Brewing, Boise
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Date Night