Community Calendar

Join us for WalkAbout Boise — a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place. This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise's vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen. *Please register online or by phone. We meet at the bench in front of the Basque Museum. These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. They will start promptly at 10 am and end around 11:30 pm, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street downtown Boise. Walking Tour highlights include: -Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization -The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction -Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities -The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall -Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects -The Egyptian Theater

Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces.

We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class.

Step into Boise's rich history with WalkAbout Boise! Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday in downtown Boise for an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.

Explore the heart of Idaho's capital city through captivating stories, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Join Preservation Idaho’s experienced docents for a 90-minute guided tour through 150 years of history and architecture. They will introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.

From Basque sheepherders to political power players and local sandstone to Egyptian hieroglyphs, this tour makes Boise history come alive.

Tours take place every Saturday at 10 AM, starting on May 18th and continuing through November 23rd, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum and Cultural Center on Grove Street in downtown Boise.

Tickets: Purchase your tickets in advance online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/34774/production/1197256 and by clicking on your desired date on the event calendar or by calling (208) 424-5111. Walk-ups the day of are welcome if there is room (exact cash or check only).

Cost: $10 for Preservation Idaho members, $15 for non-members, $8 for children 13 and under (credit card processing fees apply).

Member discount: If you are a member of Preservation Idaho and wish to take advantage of a $5 member discount, LOGIN to your online membership account to purchase tickets or email us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

Tour details: These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. Tours will start promptly at 10 AM and end around 11:30 AM.

WalkAbout Boise tours are sponsored by Visit Boise and Visit Idaho.

Creation’s Colors culminates from Elizabeth Orlovich’s artistic endeavor to
“Rebel against a world that seeks to snuff out hope.” Dealing with a chronic invisible illness, she finds hope in sunsets and her relationship with Jesus Christ; painting subjects of joy with all the colors of the world, she works to draw her attention, and now ours, to the beauty of life despite its hardships.

Reception is set for April 2nd from 4:30-6:30 on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building. It will be free and open to the public, with light refreshments available. Hope to see you there!

This year’s Studio Art cohort has selected the theme of What Makes Us Human as a reflection of their love of hand-processes, an exploration of their identities and lived experiences, and as a defiant expression of their joy for life in the face of a world that is increasingly hostile to our shared humanity. Featuring works by: Ahmed Abouzeid, Ali Henslee, Ilene Antonov, Jordan Dunbar, Josie Carver, Kiera Edington, Marcus Hernandez, Bronwyn Hitchcock, Victor Castro, Ellie Wilson, Amalia Thomas, Gracie Kay Sosa, Casey Stitzel, Nalani Roberts, Gloria Pineda, Sadie Meyer, Rachel Mayhew, Natalie Masterson, Avamarie Madrigal, Audrey Ava Larson, Eden Erryn Hunt, and Jordan Boswell.

Artist reception is Thursday April 16th, 4:30-6:30 pm where light refreshments will be served. Event is free and open to the public.

Learn the ins and outs of handbuilding with clay, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Sip, celebrate, and show off your Derby style—one glass of rosé at a time.

Derby Day- Run for the Rosé 🏇

Celebrate Derby Day the best way we know how—rosé in hand and dressed to impress. Join us for Run for the Rosé, a multi-winery experience featuring some of the Treasure Valley’s favorite spots.

Your $20 ticket includes a half glass of rosé at each participating winery- Cinder Wines, Split Rail Winery, Telaya Wine Co. and Veer Wine Project. Stop in at any of the participating wineries anytime during 1-6pm and enjoy rosé all day!

Make a day of it as you sip, stroll, and soak in the festive Derby Day atmosphere at each location. Your schedule your way!

Dress to impress! Derby Day style is highly encouraged—think big hats, bold prints, and spring flair.

Photo Contest: Snap a photo of your Derby Day outfit at each winery and tag all participating wineries so we can see your looks. The best-dressed guest will win a “Bouquet of Rosé”—one bottle of rosé from each winery!!!

Gather your friends, plan your route, and get ready for a day of sipping in style!

Photography Notice: Please be aware that photos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to have your picture taken, kindly let us know before the event begins. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding!

*Eventbrite Fees and Taxes will apply

*Refunds are available, though participaitng wineries are unable to cover the Eventbrite Fees & Taxes

Come together, dressed to the nines, to celebrate spring, life and the joy of community. And the right to look and feel fabulous! 👒

For the last 152 years, fabulous dames, dandies and dapper Dans have spent a day dressed to impress to watch horses run one and quarter miles in about 2 minutes. 👒

For horse race fans, it’s the first of the first race triple crown, for all the rest, it is the first time we come together, dust off our bright colors, don our best hats and share some time and tasty drinks. 🏇🏼

This year the Balcony has decided to provide the venue for a local Kentucky Derby party, complete with Derby race coverage, classic mint juleps and more!🏇🏼

The Kentucky horse race coverage, Biggest Hat contest, Best Dressed Contest and drink specials start at 3 p.m.. The final race post time is scheduled for 4:57 p.m., so you can take your amazing outfits out to dinner. If you are still in the dancing mood…come back later that night.

Best Dressed prizes will be given out every 30 minutes!

Ticket – $5 in advance and includes one mini mint julep! 🥃

Drink specials

Best dressed prizes

Dancing

And Horse Races simulcast!

This class trains the human how to teach the dog. The theme of the program is control and enthusiasm. The ultimate goal is an attentive, enthusiastic dog, under complete control, that responds immediately and eagerly to all commands. The course is six weeks and will cover the basic obedience commands: watch me, leave it, heal, sit, down, stay, and come. Various training strategies will be covered in the course. The course will utilize the distraction of dogs and people to master the skills. This course is being taught by Denise Baxter. Denise is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a Pet Partners Evaluator, and an Alliance of Therapy Dogs Tester/Observer. Denise has been teaching dog obedience classes since 1997.

Join Comedians Heath Harmison and Aaron Woodall, 2 Ex Mormon Missionaries, as they share the Bad Word.

URL:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3308824-2?pid=11495

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy

Date and Time: On Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00 - Sun, 03 May 2026 20:30

Venue details: The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States

Price:
General Admission: USD 26.50

Artists: Aaron Woodall, Heath Harmison, Jen Adams