18 Things to Do in Boise This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Arts & Culture

Sanctuary City – Little Branch Theater

Little Branch Theater presents Sanctuary City, a suspenseful contemporary play running May 14–17 at The Comedy Lounge.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love – Boise Art Museum

A major survey of 53 works by acclaimed Indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson, blending bold patterns, brilliant colors, and messages of hope at Boise Art Museum through July.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive

Pines of Rome – Boise Philharmonic

The Boise Philharmonic closes its season with a grand orchestral performance of Pines of Rome at the Morrison Center.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Boise State University

Free Events

National Bike to Work Day

Boise celebrates National Bike to Work Day — grab a helmet and ride to work and everywhere in honor of National Bike Month.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Boise

Golda Harris Park Spring Cleanup

Community volunteers gather to clean up Golda Harris Park — a free, social outdoor service event.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · Golda Harris Park, Boise

International Museum Day at Wassmuth Center

Boise Art Museum celebrates International Museum Day with a special event at the Wassmuth Center.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Wassmuth Center, Boise

Music & Nightlife

Under the Trees Underground EDM Night

Boise's underground EDM collective Under the Trees returns for an all-night house, tech house, and melodic techno party at a new secret location — $10 at the door, 21+ only.

Friday, May 15, 2026 10:00 PM · Secret location, Boise (DM for address)

Summit Sessions Pre-Party at The Space

Persona Productions brings underground bass selectors DRKDREAMZ, KOWTA, MUCKY UPDATE & EVOLUSHAWN for a deep-frequency pre-party at Space Banana.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Space Banana, Boise

B Lee's BIG Comedy Bash

A big-tent comedy event at The Comedy Lounge with doors opening at 4:30 PM for a fun early-evening show.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 5:30 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Combust NYC & Fools Game HC at The Duck Club

Underdogs Boise presents a high-energy hardcore show with Combust (NYC), Fools Game HC, Forever War, Seppuku Rock and Roll, and World Asylum — all ages, doors at 6 PM.

Sunday, May 25, 2026 6:00 PM · The Duck Club, Boise

Date Night

Spring Dinner Party at Hidden Gem Events

An end-of-spring outdoor catered dinner party with a full tablescape, mocktails, desserts, and a flower-building station on the beautiful grounds of Hidden Gem Events.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Hidden Gem Events, Boise

Golden Hour(s) Happy Hour at Split Rail Winery

Split Rail Winery hosts daily afternoon happy hour with $10 select wines by the glass and half-off charcuterie and cheese boards — perfect for a relaxed weekday date.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 PM · Split Rail Winery, 3200 W Chinden Blvd, Boise

Outdoors & Active

Outdoor Pickleball at Settlers Park

The Fun Seekers Connection hosts outdoor pickleball at Settlers Park — $3 to join, all welcome.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 11:00 AM · Settlers Park, Boise

Boise Run Club Tuesday Night Run

Boise Run Club's weekly Tuesday evening run at Payette Brewing — all paces welcome, with post-run community vibes.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:30 PM · Payette Brewing, Boise

Boise Area Runners x Boise Run Collective Greenbelt Run

Boise Area Runners links up with the Boise Run Collective for a fun mixed group run along the Boise Greenbelt, sponsored by Fleet Feet Treasure Valley.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:30 PM · Idaho River Sports, 601 N Whitewater Park Blvd, Boise

Food & Drink

Victory Gardens Street Eats & Mini Market

Victory Gardens kicks off its weekly Wednesday Street Eats and Mini Market with food trucks, drinks, local vendors, and great outdoor vibes from 4–8 PM.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:00 PM · Victory Gardens, Boise

Family-Friendly

Fairy & Gnome Home Exhibit at Idaho Botanical Garden

The beloved Fairy & Gnome Home Exhibit has returned to Idaho Botanical Garden — stroll through whimsical handcrafted tiny homes all month long.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise

Boise High School Graduation 2026

Boise High School's Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at ExtraMile Arena.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:00 PM · ExtraMile Arena, Boise