Watch FREE GLASSBLOWING demos! Take an art class while enjoying pizza and beer. CLASSES Make Your Own Pumpkin $40. SPECIAL GUESTS: il Segreto Wood-Fired Pizza & Boise Brewing  345-1825

Join us for a Hop Valley Brewing tasting and live art in the parking lot!  371-9697

First Thursday Scavenger Hunt in DowntownBoise! Participate and ENTER TO WIN A DOWNTOWN BOISE GIFT CARD! How to participate: Each month, visit 6 of the listed scavenger hunt locations. Look for the logo card on display at each location: each card will feature a fun fact about downtown! At each location you visit, take a photo or write down the 'fun fact' from the logo card Send in your 6 locations & facts to [email protected] and be entered in to win a $30.00 Downtown Boise Gift Card! BONUS: Participate in the UrBandanna Hunt from 6pm-7pm by checking in at Bandanna Running & Walking on 5th & Main before heading out on the scavenger hunt for a chance to win additional prizes! Find us on social media to see this month's scavenger hunt locations, stop by Bandanna Running & Walking, or pick up a Boise Weekly! #FirstThursdayBoise Spot our roaming entertainment? Snag a photo or video and share on social media! #firstthursdayboise #downtownboiserocks   385-7300

Please join us for Shelley Jund's Exhibition - States of Being: Dreaming, Mindful, Enlightened. In this series Shelley brilliantly portrays vibrant living elements, reminders of mortality and an abiding spirituality. Refreshments by The Mode Lounge 5-9PM

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This first Thursday we will be demonstrating an enameling technique involving transparent colors and silver foil. Call to sign up for a class or come down and watch! We will be having a pizza and beer vendor!   208-345-1825

Featuring appetizers from Emilio's, Sockeye Brewing samples, complimentary chair massage, singing by Nichole Christensen and Idaho art on display from Gallery 601. All located in the hotel's lobby.  333-8000

Beer: Edge Brewing pairing their beer with Guru Donuts. Ummm Yummm. Maker: Dapper and Dame with their artisan grooming, cosmetics and nail care products Food: Genki Takoyaki food cart, can you say awesome octopus dumplings? Support your locals!  344-1605

The first opening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary was a huge success! Over 800 people showed up to support local art and history. Join us at the Swell gallery this First Thursday as we reopen the 32 Cells group show. This show is open to all ages. Brew samples from Woodland Empire and the Cake Ballers will be here as well.  863-0623

Join us for an exciting evening featuring numerous local artists who will be showcasing their unique work! Johnny Caldwell of Native Good, Amy Granger Designs, Josie Newton, Melissa Wilson of Zen Fire Studio, along with Author Mark Asher who is releasing a new book! Payette Brewing will be in the House, and light refreshments will be served!  342-0163

Live Music with Doug Cameron. Local art by Luciana and metal art by Tim Kohn. Free parking and appetizers. Beer and Wine for Sale, dinner menu available. Best view in town!   381-0034

Penny Exchange! Bring in a penny and exchange it for your first Glass of Wine or Well Drink! Live Music on the Best Patio in Boise. Oysters Rockefeller, on the 1/2 Shell, Ceviche, Personal Pizzas and more from $4.99!   342-4900

Stronger Shines the Light Inside exhibition opening reception Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St, Boise, ID, from 7 to 10 pm A suggested $20 donation comes with food, music and performances, proceeds going toward the cost associated with producing the work. Food from local restaurants Kibrom's Ethiopian and The Goodness Land will be served, with wine from local Idaho winery Zhoo Zhoo and beer provided by Bittercreek. It will also include performances from the local refugee community: - Poetry by Patrick Wangoi - Dance performance by the Wawakali Group - Music By Gloria Butinda - More performances will be announced.   433-5670

Two Zero Eight will be celebrating there 1 Year Anniversary! With 20% off all product, Payette Brewing and Live music from Lane Lowery  287-3787

We have a different DJ form Radio Boise every First Thursday with a dollar per beer sold during the set returned to Radio Boise! We're doing some work in the basement that prevents us from hosting worm tours this month, so just plan to stop by for some great local food & drink! We invite you to join us from 3-5:30pm as we unplug & turn down the lights to reduce our energy footprint, drink by candlelight and know you are saving the planet while doing it.

Voted "Best of Boise" 10 years in a row! We will be offering $2 off all beer on tap, wine, and appetizers! Enjoy a great selection of beer, wine, appetizers such as Calamari Strips, Seared Ahi, Crab Cakes and more!  343-0220

Try something new at JUMP - Enter the "Inspire Kindness Dinner for Four" contest; dance, mingle, and enjoy the views from the Garden Terrace and Inspire Studio of Jack's Urban Meeting Place all visiting some vendors, such as Meriwether Cider.   639-6610

Join the Front Door and Odell Brewing for some tasty treats and great beer starting at 6 pm.  287-9201

We welcome Crooked Fence Brewing to the shop for a fun 1st Thursday! They will be there with some flavors of the brewery for you to try as you listen to live music from 7-9pm. Come on down!   343-4018

Stop in for September First Thursday to shop our new fall arrivals, while tasting some of Idaho's award winning beer from Sockeye Brewing!! Winter is coming, so gear up!

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What are you doing this Labor Day? Planning one last hurrah camping trip, or even a BBQ? Come to Trader Joe's where you will find everything you need. We will have one of a kind samples plus beer and wine!  336-7282

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Nut & Beer Pairings with Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

~ ~ Proof 314 S 9TH ST

BBQ, Art, plus BEER samples by Payette Brewing

~ ~  View the Complete First Thursday Event Guide and Map Here

* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm:  Come Meet Woody - Brewer's Haven Parking Lot Party  @ BREWER'S HAVEN: Food Truck, Music Bingo, 10 BEERS on Tap!

* 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Homestead Bar and Grill PInt Night  with SLANTED ROCK BREWING COMPANY

* 6:00 pm: Oktoberfest Marzen  Tapping @ EDGE Brewing: Coming in at about 6%ABV, brewed with imported German malts, hopped with German Hallertau Mittelfrüher, and lagered with a German Märzen strain.

* 6:00 pm: Moules Frites  @ BOISE BREWING