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Boise
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Discovery Center will host a free summer kickoff at Julia Davis Paddle Boats in Julia Davis Park on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring paddle boat rides, food trucks, vendor booths and yard games for a lively community celebration. KBOI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gem State Comic Con returns to Expo Idaho in Boise on Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17. The three-day pop culture event will feature celebrity guests, cosplay, panels and local vendor booths — designed to bring fans together. KBOI
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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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House of Heavy
8-11 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — From $19.65 — A night dedicated to fans who love the energy of heavy music and live shows.
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Macbeth Performance
8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience Shakespeare's classic tragedy performed live under the stars.
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Macbeth
8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Prices vary — Experience a live rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
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MPCE's 8th Annual All Abilities Carnival
11 AM – 6 PM — Expo Idaho — Free entry — Enjoy games, food, and fun at the inclusive carnival for everyone in the community.
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UTILITY Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Olympic Venue — $10 ADV / $12 DOOR — Enjoy high-energy rock and roll infused with soul, metal, and grunge from Portland's own UTILITY.
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Soul Juice Event
10 PM – 2 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music with jilly.FM and SOOT at this vibrant Idaho venue.
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