FIRST THURSDAY HAIRLINES—Call today to make an appointment for a new DU by Lui The Hair Whisperer. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-383-9009. HAPPY FISH SUSHI AND MARTINI BAR—Enjoy a 20 percent discount on Happy Fish’s great sushi, which is rolled to order and made with the freshest ingredients. They also have a full bar. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 855 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-343-4810, happyfishsushi.com. INN AT 500 CAPITOL PREOPENING MODEL STUDIO—Join the Inn at 500 Capitol for a tour of their pre-opening model room and a glass of local wine. You’ll get a sneak peek into the thoughtful design elements and extraordinary experience that visitors can expect at downtown Boise’s new upscale hotel. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 333 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, innat500.com.
SOLID GRILL & BAR— Don’t miss out on the free tasting, free art show, and free appetizers. Plus 2-for-1 drinks and live music. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-6620, solidboise.com.
West Side ALASKA CENTER—Art in the Alaska Center: Plein Air Painters of Idaho Members Exhibition; Allan Ansell Open Studio; Radio Boise Open House; Candice Andrus fine art wedding photography; Trend Forgetter Gallery; Chi E Shenam Westin oil paintings.
5-9 p.m. FREE. SACA Entertainment. Enjoy music in the atrium by SACA Entertainment. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1020 W. Main St., Boise. ALLAN R. ANSELL PHOTOGRAPHY—Featuring an open studio, with complimentary portraits. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Boise, 208-8632808, ansellphotography.com. ART SOURCE GALLERY—Check out TEXTURES, featuring David Day’s images on wood, cloth and canvas, many in large scale. Day will be releasing adult coloring books with his images, designed by Tamara Cameron. Plus music by Wayne White and wines by Indian Creek Winery. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-3374, artsourcegallery. com. BEN & JERRY’S—As always, enjoy $1 scoops all day on First Thursday. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE.
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SNAKE RIVER WINERY—The Melting Pot will be in the Tasting Room serving their delicious Chocolate Fondue. You can enjoy a complimentary wine flight while you shop all of the new wine ac-
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SACA ENTERTAINMENT—Enjoy music in the atrium by SACA Entertainment. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Boise, 208-863-2808, sacaent. net.
CRAZY NEIGHBOR—Crazy Neighbor is throwing a two-year birthday party, featuring 10 percent off everything in the store, plus prizes and in-store additional discounts. There will be cake. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1415 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-957-6480, crazyneighbor.biz.
SOLA SALON STUDIOS—Help Sola celebrate their one-year anniversary with a Mobile Botox Party, wine tasting from Potter Wines, appetizers from Open Table and giveaways. 5-9 p.m. FREE. The Owyhee, 1197 W. Main St., Boise, 208-305-3964, facebook.com/SolaBoise.
FIREFUSION STUDIO—FireFusion demonstrates a beautiful torch fire enameling technique. You may participate in creating the project demonstrated for $20 and take home your own creation. Call to sign up. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1124 W. Front St., Boise, 208-345-1825, boiseartglass. com.
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GALLERY 601—Check out the annual Wild, Wild West show, featuring the artwork of Idaho’s Nelson Boren, Texan Donna Howell-Sickles and Montana’s Chris Owen. You’ll receive 35 percent off all framed artwork by these three artists. Now taking orders for Coronato’s new rodeo poster, Pendleton Round-Up 2016. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 211 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-336-5899, gallery601.com.
MR. PEABODY’S OPTICAL SHOPPE—Mr. Peabody’s is always getting in new frame styles, with frame and singlevision lenses starting at $95. They now take vision insurance. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Ste. 101, Boise, 208-344-1390, mrpeabodysoptical.com.
R. GREY JEWELRY GALLERY— Check out new work by Anne Sportun. Her jewelry made of 18k gold, diamond and colored stone truly brings the precious to the everyday. You’ll enjoy a beautiful summer evening of art and refreshments. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 415 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-9337, rgreygallery.com.
CHI E SHENAM WESTIN—Enjoy paintings of the Boise River, Spring Unfolding. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Boise, fineartamerica.com/ profiles/chieshenam-westin.html.
XTREME FITNESS AND WELLNESS—Enjoy fresh fruit and veggie smoothies as you check out Xtreme’s workout facility in connection with Endurance Boise. Meet the owners and coaches who will be available to answer any questions you may have about your fitness program. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1114 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 310-4890828, xtremefitnessandwellness. com.
FOOT DYNAMICS—Help welcome local nature photographer Paul Dawson to Foot Dynamics for his first-ever photography exhibit. You’ll meet Dawson and learn more about his passion for photography and view his photos. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1021 W. Main St., Boise, 208-386-3338.
LABRY FINE ART—Join LaBry Fine Art and Bodovino for wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and newly displayed rare African tribal arts, 18th century Russian icons, Glen Hush photos, and the art of Geoff Krueger, Tarmo Watia and Tom Secrest. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Eighth Street Marketplace, 404 S. Eighth St., Ste. 166, Boise, 505-401-4534.
QUE PASA—Enjoy the best in Mexican expression, featuring thousands of items from Mexican master craftsmen: Sterling silver, pottery, blown glass, Talavera, dragons, fairies, mermaids and Day of The Dead. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208385-9018.
BOISE ART GLASS—Watch free glass blowing demos or take a class while enjoying food and beverages. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1124 W. Front St., Boise, 208-3451825, boiseartglass.com.
proceeds going to Boise Hive. You’ll also have the opportunity to donate directly to Boise Hive. With Jimmy Sinn and the Bastard Kinn, Groggy Bikini, Ryan Curtis, and Boise Rock School. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010, therecordexchange.com.
103 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-3421992, benjerry.com.
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JACK’S URBAN MEETING PLACE—Try something new at JUMP and learn about the Inspire Kindness Dinner for Four contest; dance, mingle, and enjoy the views from the Fifth Level, all while visiting with a variety of vendors such as Indian Creek Winery, Boise’s Bakery and Beewise Goods, Surly Mermaid, and One Stone. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-6396610, jacksurbanmeetingplace. org.
cessories and gifts. Stock up with 20 percent off most 12-bottle purchases. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 786 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-3459463, snakeriverwinery.com/ tasting.
Learn how to pen spine-tingling stories.
HORROR FICTION-WRITING WORKSHOP Stephen King has a corner on literary horror. Say what you will about Satan dissolving into a puddle of snakes at the end of Paradise Lost: The freakiest circle of hell is populated by the likes of Pennywise the Clown, Cujo and Randall Flagg. The King has a knack for mind-bending terror and like a horror-genre lighthouse, is a beacon for would-be scribes of the scary. Also ushering authors to the darkside is local writer Diana Forgione, co-founder of the Death Rattle Writers Festival, who will conduct a horror fiction-writing workshop during First Thursday at Ming Studios (420 W. Sixth St.), where she’ll explain creating atmosphere, important archetypes and honing creative instincts.
GALLERY FIVE18—This month at the gallery: PAPERWORKS. Swede Lisk and Sally Phillips will be showing works on paper in ink and pastels. Wine and refreshments will be served. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 518 S. Americana Blvd., Boise, 208-342-3773, galleryfive18.com. LANEIGE BRIDAL AND TUX— Stop by and find the dress of your dreams at LaNeige Bridal. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Ste. 104, Boise, 208-514-0439, laneigebridal. com. RADIO BOISE— Drop by and check out Radio Boise’s open studio. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1020 W. Main St., Alaska Building, Ste. 200, Boise, 208-424-8166, radioboise.org. THE RECORD EXCHANGE— Check out StrummerJam live, the Clash/Joe Strummer tribute benefit for Boise Hive. Four bands perform; $5 raffle tickets for a Clash prize pack with
Make it, but don’t break it.
LOCAL MAKER CORNER INSIDE WEST ELM Boise State University released a study in 2015 on Boise’s arts economy that showed 75 percent of local creatives want to stay in the City of Trees. The problem for many of them is there are few places for upcoming artists and makers to show their work. Mid-century modern furniture and housewares retailer— and downtown Boise newcomer—West Elm (824 W. Idaho St.) is already doing its part with a corner of the store dedicated to local makers. During West Elm’s inaugural First Thursday event, meet a new crop of Boise-area would-be West Elm vendors, including Ladybug Press, collage and mixed-media artist Pam McKnight, Forest Moon Soap, woodworkers from Studio 1212 and many more. Beer from Payette Brewing and appetizers will be available.
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