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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Boise will host Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15 from 7 to 9 a.m. at City Hall, offering free coffee + breakfast snacks for riders to connect with local cyclists. KBOI
- ➤ Nampa Public Library will unveil two new elements for teen users at a ribbon-cutting (a local artist will help showcase the improvements) soon to create a welcoming space. Idaho Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boise’s newest and largest hotel, AC Hotel Boise Downtown & Element by Marriott, opens today on Grove Street — between 10th and 11th. The 296-room hotel will boost travel and leisure by offering a top-floor restaurant and a cafe with Starbucks. KBOI
- ➤ A Caldwell-owned tequila brand (merging Idaho and Mexican agricultural roots) is now available at local liquor stores, marking the first such product from the Treasure State. Idaho Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Government officials will soon release documents on unidentified aerial phenomena while local records show that Idaho leads per capita in UFO sightings — prompting fresh inquiries among area residents. KIDO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NCAA will expand the March Madness bracket to 72 teams, giving programs like Boise State a better chance to reach the national tournament. As the Broncos prepare for their Pac-12 move, local fans expect the change to boost the basketball program's profile. KIDO
- ➤ Idaho State Softball earned its first NCAA spot after winning the Big Sky Tournament — the Bengals will face Oregon Friday in the NCAA tournament as fans rally behind the historic team. KIDO
- ➤ Dozens of mountain bikers on two- and three-wheelers gathered Saturday morning in the foothills of Avimor to honor Kevin Pavlis’s biking legacy (17 years after his death). Idaho Press
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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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Chloe Gendrow Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $17.03 — Experience Chloe Gendrow's indie and alt-pop blend alongside Mattravers•Bell.
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