Good morning, Boise.

On Tuesday, Dec. 23, couples gathered at The Village at Meridian to ring in the holidays amid cool mid-40s temperatures and gray skies — a festive prelude to Christmas.

A $20,000 matching gift doubled donations made via Meridian’s Light the World Giving Machines at The Village on Tuesday, Dec.

23, benefiting seven local charities and two global nonprofits, with machines open today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and available through year’s end for community contributions.

El Cafetal (an authentic Colombian restaurant) opened Dec.

22 at Warehouse Food Hall in downtown Boise, adding a new flavor to the lineup. The vendor expansion brings a fresh taste of tradition to the local food scene.

Christmas in Boise will be warm with highs in the 50s and rain below 6000ft (instead of snow), making it likely to rank among the three warmest on record.

The Idaho Lottery confirmed two tickets from Monday's Powerball drawing won $100,000 each (with a cash value of about $781.3 million contributing to today’s $1.7 billion jackpot), and tickets for the drawing are available until 7:54 p.m. today.

Redstone Concert

7:00 – 9:15 PM — The Riverside Hotel — Low ticket alert — Experience an electrifying journey through classic rock hits with Boise's award-winning band Redstone.

Sasha Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.32 — Experience an engaging live show from Sasha in a vibrant venue.

Off-Season Stories Presentation

5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience captivating readings from local authors at this cozy venue.

Footloose Screening

7-9 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic tale of rebellion against a small-town ban on dancing and rock music.

Idaho Potato Drop VIP Experience

7 PM-1:30 AM — Cecil D. Andrus Park — $110 — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, food, drinks, and a VIP experience at Idaho's distinctive Potato Drop.

Boise Underground Media Third Anniversary Celebration

7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Enjoy local live music — Celebrate three years of Boise Underground Media with 'The Mall Goth Moths' electrifying sounds.

Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge

6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with some fun trivia every Tuesday night.

The Mystics Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — Ticketed event — Experience classic rock hits from the ’60s to today with Boise's longest-running band.

The Stone Popes Concert

8-11:45 p.m. — The Duck Club — $13.32 — Experience the blend of emo and post-hardcore with The Stone Popes live in Boise.

Kpop and Jpop Random Dance Party

1:30–4:00 p.m. — Boise Towne Square — Free entry — Enjoy the energy of Kpop and Jpop dances with performances and exciting prizes.