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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Park at Lucky Peak now features a state-funded dock with a kayak put-in, ADA accessibility and easy dog entry to address erosion damage and boost summer recreation. KBOI
- ➤ USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns Saturday, May 9, letting Boise residents donate food from their mailboxes & follow the most-needed items list to support local pantries. Idaho Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews from Idaho (Nampa, Parma, and Sand Hollow) helped battle two large wildfires in Georgia on Friday, May 1. The Pineland Road Fire burned 32,575 acres at 40% containment while the Highway 82 Fire burned 22,532 acres at 37% containment. KBOI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public events will honor former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne on May 15 and 16 in Boise. He will lie in state at 10 a.m. Friday in the Capitol and have a service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Rockies—followed by a private procession to the Veterans Cemetery. Local News 8
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Concert
7-11 PM — Treefort Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy the experimental sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live in Boise.
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Dumbo Gets Mad Live
7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $32.75 — Experience an evening of eclectic sounds with Dumbo Gets Mad and Levitation Room in a vibrant venue.
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Forest Ray and Billy and the Dreamboats Concert
7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Check event page for cost — Experience folk n’ roll vibes from Seattle's Forest Ray, known for their unique sound.
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CEO Of Influence Awards
5:30-9 p.m. — Boise Centre East — Registration fee required — Celebrate and honor exceptional business and nonprofit leaders in Idaho.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Boise Towne Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing show featuring water and acrobatics in a unique circus setting.
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Flock Cancer Street Stroll
10 AM – 12 PM — Hyde Park — Join the community to celebrate and raise awareness for local breast cancer fighters and families.
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Liquid Laughs Underground Comedy Mic
8-9:45 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local comedy as Boise's best comics showcase their talents.
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Super Sometimes Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Shredder — Ticket details not specified — Experience the resurgence of pop punk with Super Sometimes live in Boise.
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R&B Brunch Experience
11 AM - 4 PM — The Olympic Venue — Early Bird Tickets from $15 — Enjoy a vibrant R&B brunch featuring a sing-along of your favorite hits and delicious food options.
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Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Morrison Center — Enjoy an anniversary celebration of Riverdance featuring innovative choreography and a new generation of performers.
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