Bagels and boba, a literary shopping spree, a leafy home makeover, Art & Roses fest, Goose at the Garden, noodle golf for hunger relief, and more. 
Happy Tuesday! You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let BaseLocal serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead:
- Weekend weather update ☀️
- Job fair opportunities 💼
- Fast-growing Idaho cities 📈
- Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Five Idaho cities ranked among fastest-growing: Caldwell, Kuna, Post Falls, Meridian, and Nampa are among the top 100 cities nationwide for population growth, with Caldwell leading the way at 21.5%. Read the full story here.
Walk on the moon without leaving Idaho: Craters of the Moon is hosting three guided spring hikes featuring wildflowers, geology, and photography in its otherworldly volcanic landscape. Group sizes are limited and reservations are required — here’s how to sign up.
Other highlights this week:
- Land a new gig at this job fair
- Swing clubs to fight hunger
- Learn shotgun basics at this intro class
- Youth find support and community
- Honor healing with this women’s circle
- Zoo Boise unveils new red panda exhibit
✨ We got your back
Hole lotta love: When your carb cravings hit a 10, Blue Sky Bagels comes through with the kind of chewy, golden perfection that demands a schmear (or six). Sweet, savory, stacked sky-high—we don’t judge. We just hope you get there before the everything bagels are gone.
Sip happens: Craving something cold, chewy, and dangerously addictive? The drinks at Happy Boba are equal parts caffeine, fruit, and snack—all in one cup. Customize your order like a boba sommelier or stick with the house fave, but fair warning: that first slurp might become a full-blown personality trait.
Plot twist! You walked in just to browse… and somehow left Rediscovered Books with a towering TBR pile, a tote bag, and deep emotional attachment to a story you haven’t even read yet. Cozy, chaotic, or cat-adjacent—whatever your genre, the shelves here never disappoint.
Green thumbs up: Whether you’re a seasoned plant whisperer or the kind of person who needs a succulent with a survival guide, Edwards Greenhouse & Flowershop has what you need to make your home 47% leafier. Warning: side effects may include impulse-buying a fiddle-leaf fig and naming it.
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🔔Coming soon
Art & Roses Festival | June 1st
Boise’s prettiest party is back in bloom. The 34th Annual Art & Roses Festival turns Julia Davis Park’s Rose Garden into a colorful wonderland of fine local art, live music, food trucks, raffles, and hands-on art demos (including figure drawing if you’re feeling sketchy).
Over 100 artists are showing up—and you should too. Entry’s free, the vibes are good, and the roses are in full sass. See what’s in store here.
Goose | June 1st
The jam band Goose is landing in Boise for one night only—and if you know, you know. Expect sprawling improvisations, dancing on grass, and the kind of sonic journey that makes you forget your phone has a clock.
Doors open early at the Idaho Botanical Garden, so bring a blanket, claim your patch, and prepare to be gently melted into the hillside. More details here.
📆 Around town
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This week
⛳ Tee Off Against Hunger @ Pierce Park Greens | Wednesday (5/21) at 1 pm – Ditch the golf pros and grab a pool noodle — seriously. This wacky, all-abilities fundraiser turns nine holes into a playground of noodle putts and costume chaos, all to support the Idaho Food Bank and First Tee of Idaho.
🎬 Bike Movie Night @ Idaho Film Society | Wednesday (5/21) at 7 pm – Celebrate National Bike Month with a quirky cinematic ride. Boise Bicycle Project rolls out the red carpet (bike lane?) for a screening of the animated classic Triplets of Belleville. Pedal up, park it, and press play.
📚 Téa Obreht @ The Egyptian Theatre | Thursday (5/22) at 7:30 pm – Award-winning author Téa Obreht wraps up The Cabin’s 2024-25 Readings & Conversations series with stories that have rocked the literary world. Expect wit, wisdom, and maybe a glimpse into what it’s like to win the Orange Prize for Fiction before 30.
🎨 Family Clay Night @ Catalyst Arts Collaborative | Friday (5/23) at 6 pm – Spin the wheel and get a little messy at this all-ages clay night. Whether you’re a total newbie or coming in hot with your own apron, this guided pottery session is built for creative play (and a few wobbly mugs). Kids 8+ welcome — parents too, if you’re game.
🌮 Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff @ Green Acres | Friday (5/23) from 9 am – Green Acres is going all out for opening day with a food lineup that reads like a summer dream: tacos, burgers, loaded tots, fusion soul food, and ice cream floats. Add in an 8-piece soul band and all-day drinks, and you’ve got your ultimate kickoff to Memorial Day Weekend.
This weekend
🐈 Dennis the Cat Day @ Old Idaho Penitentiary Site | Saturday (5/24) at 12 pm – Celebrate Boise’s most beloved feline inmate with cat-themed games, scavenger hunts, food trucks, and a toast (or meow) to history. It’s all in honor of Dennis, the tuxedo cat legend of the Old Pen. Bring pet food donations for a good cause—and maybe snag some Dennis merch while you’re at it.
🥊 Point Muay Thai Competition @ SBG Idaho | Saturday (5/24) at 12 pm – Whether you’re throwing kicks or just spectating, this Point Muay Thai event is all about community, technique, and adrenaline. Think of it as your ringside seat to Boise’s most respectful brawl.
🕵️ Slain at the Speakeasy @ Watson’s Mystery Cafe and Spirits | Saturday (5/24) at 7 pm – Someone’s kicked the bucket at Louie’s wake, and the killer’s still lurking. Slip into your finest 1920s getup and help crack the case over dinner and cocktails in this fully interactive, Prohibition-era whodunit. Just watch your back, doll—this juice joint’s got secrets.
✏️ Beginner Still Life Drawing @ Catalyst Arts Collaborative | Sunday (5/25) at 10 am – If you’ve ever wanted to draw that bowl of fruit like it owes you money, this is your class. Learn foundational techniques using charcoal and newsprint, get some low-stakes critique, and start flexing your observational muscles. BYO sketch pad—or borrow from their stash.
📚 Book Swap @ Meriwether Cider | Sunday (5/25) at 12 pm – Crack open a cider and a new story at this breezy lit-lovers meetup. Bring a book to trade, sip something crisp (hello, cider slushies), and chat with fellow readers on the patio. It’s all laid-back vibes, literary gems, and maybe your next favorite author hiding between the pages.
🎶 Live music & comedy
- 5/21 Cheekface @ The Shredder – 7 pm
- 5/21 Florist @ Shrine Social Club – 8 pm
- 5/22 Fuzz Evil and more @ Realms – 7 pm
- 5/22 Matisyahu @ Knitting Factory – 8 pm
- 5/22 Pretty Good Thursday Open Mic @ Mad Swede Brew Hall – 8 pm
- 5/22 Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins @ Pengilly Saloon – 9 pm
- 5/23 Smooth Avenue @ Green Acres – 6 pm
- 5/23 Turnover @ Treefort Music Hall – 7 pm
- 5/23 Jen & Johnny @ Lock Stock & Barrel – 7 pm
- 5/23 Lord Huron @ Idaho Botanical Garden – 7:30 pm
- 5/23 Flynt Flossy and more @ The Lounge at the End of the Universe – 7:30 pm
- 5/23 Hand Trembler and more @ Shrine Social Club – 8 pm
- 5/24 Twista and more @ Expo Idaho – 11 am
- 5/24 Tyler Boeh @ The Lounge at the End of the Universe – 6 pm
- 5/24 Dr. Brady: Oral Fixation @ The Egyptian Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 5/25 Blues to Lose @ Green Acres – 2 pm
- 5/25 Phoneboy @ Shrine Social Club – 7 pm
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