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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boise’s annual Idaho 4th of July Parade returns on the morning of July 4 with a new route that will feature marching bands, patriotic floats, and military tributes. Local groups and sponsors, including Peterson Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, support the event as applications to participate remain open. KBOI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp announced she will retire effective June 19 after 14 years leading growth that saw passenger traffic increase by 82%. Interim director Kathleen Watkins and city officials will manage the transition and begin recruiting a new director. KBOI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Special Olympics torch arrived in Boise (welcomed by Gov. Brad at the Capitol) ahead of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run that will kick off two days before the Idaho Summer Games in Nampa. Idaho Press
- ➤ Boise State has set kickoff times for its 2026 season as it joins the Pac-12 conference; matchups include Oregon at 1:30pm and Memphis at 4pm, with all games scheduled in Boise time (Mountain Time). KIDO
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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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Macbeth
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy in a stunning outdoor setting.
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Shrek 2 Screening
2-5 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — $3 entry — Experience the hilarious adventure of Shrek and Fiona amidst family misunderstandings.
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Macbeth at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live production of the classic Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth.
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Macbeth
8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless tragedy of Macbeth under the Idaho stars.
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Just the Tips: A Free Comedy Show
7-8:45 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs from local and touring comedians at Boise's newest comedy show.
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KOS - MTV 80's Video Dance Party
Time TBA — Knitting Factory Boise — Ages 18+ — Celebrate the 80s with a night of dance, nostalgia, and fun reminiscent of breakdancing and MTV.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™
6:30-9 p.m. — Lyle Smith Field, Albertsons Stadium — $28 – $164 — Experience the thrilling spectacle of iconic monster trucks and jaw-dropping stunts at Idaho's first outdoor stadium show.
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Shrek Forever After Screening
2:00 – 3:40 PM — The Egyptian Theatre — $3 entry — Watch Shrek navigate an alternate reality and reclaim his love in this animated classic.
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