Hop on outta here, March! April’s here with Boise farmers markets, Easter fun — and bull
Goodbye, March. Take your up-and-down weather with ya! April is just a few days away, and it might bring consistent sunshine and warmth.
We are going to need some warm temps to take advantage of all the farmers markets. Free up your Saturdays for the Boise Farmers Market (opening April 2) and Capital City Farmers Market (opening April 16) to stock up on all your fresh fruits and veggies, as well as artisan goodies. The Boise market drive-thru option will continue this year.
Also, check out the Nampa Farmers Market, which opens April 2, and the Meridian Main Street Market on April 16.
If your kids are down to hang out with a big bunny, then jump on plenty of Easter-themed events. After a two-year break, Zoo Boise’s Easter EGGstravaganza is back — and in a big way! The celebration with candy, face painting and Easter bunny photo-ops will be a two-day event, April 9-10, instead of just one. Nampa is also holding its annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on April 15.
For those looking for something a tad more rowdy, the Professional Bull Riders will hit the Ford Idaho Center on April 22-23.
Note: Check with event websites or social media before attending. Events might be canceled or postponed after press deadline because of the pandemic, or might have new rules in place regarding masks and proof of vaccination.
And if music is what you seek, pop on over to Stoney’s Road House in Emmett for Parmalee (April 15), Moonshine Bandits (April 23) and Little Texas (April 29). Or settle in to see Boise resident Curtis Stigers at The Record Exchange on April 24.
Easter
Easter EGGstravaganza: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 9-10, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise. Candy stations, animal enrichment, activities, photo ops, vendors, more. $11 general, $8 children 3-11 and seniors, free for ages 2 and younger and Zoo Boise members. zooboise.org/zoo-news/easter-eggstravaganza-is-back.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt: 9 p.m. Friday, April 15, Harward Rec Center backyard, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa. Bring your own flashlight. For ages 13-17. $3 per person. 208-468-5858.
EASTERavaganza Block Party: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario, Ore. Music, Easter-themed mascots, free giveaways, photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, themed crafts and activities. Free. 4rcc.com/event/easteravaganza-2022.
Farmers Markets
Boise Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 2 through Oct. 29, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise. theboisefarmersmarket.com.
▪ Drive-thru option: Shop the online store from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Wednesday, then pick up the order on Saturday during a chosen pickup time window (between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.) at 1500 Shoreline Drive. theboisefarmersmarket.com/bfmdrivethru.
Nampa Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 2 through Oct. 29, Lloyd Square Park, 13th and Front streets. 208-412-3814, nampafarmersmarket.com.
Capital City Public Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 16 through Dec. 17, The Grove Plaza at 8th and Main streets, Boise. capitalcitypublicmarket.com.
Meridian Main Street Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 16 through Oct. 15, Meridian City Hall Plaza, 33 E. Broadway Ave. 208-918-3480, meridianmainstreetmarket.com.
Performance Art
Idaho Dance Theatre “Bodies of Art”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, Special Events Center, Boise State University campus, 1800 W. University Drive. $30 premiere, $20 general, $12 students, seniors, military. Preview April 7 is $10. idahodancetheatre.org.
Stars of Steinway w/Alexis Feo-Fernandez: starsofsteinway.com.
▪ 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Langroise Recital Hall, College of Idaho campus, Caldwell. $15 suggested donation at the door. Free for students, faculty and staff.
▪ 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise. $15 suggested donation at the door. Benefit for the “Sheltered in Faith” capital campaign.
Opera Idaho “Dead Man Walking”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $26-$79 at egyptiantheatre.net.
Specialty/Trade Shows
Idaho Artistry in Wood Wood and Gourd Art Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, JUMP, 5th floor exhibition hall, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Artists working in wood and gourds participate in judged competition and display their work to the public. Includes special displays, live demonstrators, sale of wood and gourd art objects, raffles, auctions and a banquet. $5 admission, free for ages 12 and younger. To enter the competition: $3 per piece if registered in advance or $5 on site (1 to 6 p.m. April 1). idahoartistryinwood.org.
Treasure Valley Orchid Society’s Orchid Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, Hilton Garden Inn, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise. Orchid displays, plants and supplies for sale, raffle prizes and orchid-care classes. $4 admission, free for children younger than 12. treasurevalleyorchidsociety.org.
Spectator Sports
Idaho Steelheads hockey vs. Utah Grizzlies: 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, and Friday-Saturday, April 8-9, Idaho Central Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $12-$40. idahocentralarena.com.
Professional Bull Riders: 7:45 p.m. Friday, April 22, and 6:45 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $15-$105. fordidahocenter.com.
Theater
Boise Bard Players’ “Romeo and Juliet”: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, Mad Swede Brewing Company Tasting Room, 2772 S. Cole Road, Boise. $20 at boisebardplayers.org/romeo-and-juliet.
“Steel Magnolias”: 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, April 1-2, 15-16 and 22-23, Weiser Little Theater, 405 E. Second St., Weiser. $20 at 208-414-0452.
Other events
Boise Harvest: 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24, ExtraMile Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. Partnering with over 100 churches in the greater Boise area, the first live outreach event for 2022 will feature messages from Pastor Greg Laurie and performances from world-renowned Christian music artists Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, Andy Mineo and Jordan Feliz. Free.
Daily Calendar
April 1
Greet Death: 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., Boise. $12. eventbrite. $15 at the door. Opening: Infant Island, Cmmnwlth.
VR Sex: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, Neurolux, 111 N. 11t St., Boise. $13. TicketWeb. $15 at the door. Opening: Marbled Eye.
April 2
Shinedown: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, ExtraMile Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $42-$96.50. Ticketmaster. Opening: The Pretty Reckless, Diamante.
Pegboard Nerds: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $20 general ($25 door), $35 VIP. eventbrite.
Teenage Halloween: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, Neurolux, 111 N. 11t St., Boise. $10. TicketWeb. $12 at the door.
April 5
Idaho Job & Career Fair: 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Bring resumes. Free. idahocareerfair.com.
April 7
Pooch Party: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, Jump, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Dog parade through the Jump park, followed by dog contests with prizes for Best Costume, Dog and Owner Look-Alike, Best Trick, Best Voice. Also, dog training tips from the Idaho Humane Society, craft activities, beer garden, more. Free. jumpboise.org.
April 8
Sarah Jarosz: 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $25-$39.50 at egyptiantheatre.net.
April 9
Gem State Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Meet celebrity guests, shop from local vendors, chat with artists, cosplay, play tabletop and video games, more. $11 advance, $20 at the door. Free for children 12 and younger with a paying adult. gemstatecomiccon.com.
Superhero Walk: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Caldwell Police Department, 110 S. 5th Ave. Families, along with officers from the Nampa Police Department, will stroll through downtown Caldwell and finish up at the Canyon County Courthouse, where they will plant a garden of blue pinwheels — the national symbol for child abuse prevention — on the front lawn. Come dressed as your favorite superhero (or just wear blue) and march to raise awareness for child abuse and neglect. Easter egg hunt to follow at Justice Park with free hot dogs, chips and water. Donations are welcome. cityofnampa.us.
A Farewell to the Mardi Gras: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Mardi Gras, 615 S. 9th St., Boise. Mardi Gras is closing after 60+ years of memories. Music from the The Mystics and Blues Brothers Rock N’ Soul Revue. Emcee Tom Scott will host and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Metro Meals on Wheels. $20 at eventbrite.com.
Idaho Talent Fest: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Competition showcases local residents performing a variety of acts, from singing and dancing to playing an instrument or doing stand up comedy. Fundraiser for the Idaho Chapter of the FSHD Society. $15-$25. ICTickets. $20 VIP option (available for add-on to the $25 ticket price only). IdahoTalentFest.org.
Boise Phil Master Chorale Concert “Of Light and Love”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise. $21.20. boisephil.org.
April 12
Blippi The Musical: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $25-$65. fordidahocenter.com.
April 15
Parmalee: 6 p.m. Friday, April 15, Stoney’s Road House, 1050 Cascade Road, Emmett. $27.50-$47.50. stoneysroadhouse.com.
April 16
Celebration of the Young Child: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Activities, free books, egg scavenger hunt, live performances, and food trucks. Free. idahoaeyc.org/week-of-the-young-child.
Chair Affair: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Boise Centre East, 850 W. Front St. Furniture design competition. Vote for People’s Choice. Also, appetizers and cash bar available. $30. interiordesignersofidaho.com/chair-affair-/-spark-.
Dizzy Wright: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $20 first 100 tickets, $25 general, $45 VIP. Ticketmaster.
April 23
Come Play With Us Dinner and Auction: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Jackson Jet Center, 3815 Rickenbacker St., Boise. Featured speaker former Washington State and NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe will deliver a message about perseverance, dedication, and being a great teammate. Awards will be presented to people who have been key to the development of rewarding youth sports experiences in Idaho. Former Boise State head football coach Skip Hall will receive the WE Award for Lifetime Contribution to Sports. Live auction includes a variety of trips, tickets, and memorabilia. Fundraiser for Idaho Youth Sports Commission. $85, with table and premium sponsorships available. 208-703-2997, iyscauction.com.
Moonshine Bandits: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Stoney’s Road House, 1050 Cascade Road, Emmett. $17.50. stoneysroadhouse.com.
April 24
Stars of Steinway w/Claire Huangci: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise. $15 suggested donation at the door. starsofsteinway.com.
Curtis Stigers: 8 p.m. Sunday, April 24, The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise. Stigers will perform an intimate, after-hours in-store set in celebration of his new album “This Life” as part of Record Store Day 15th anniversary festivities. Admission wristbands are available with preorders of “This Life,” out Feb. 25 on vinyl and CD. One wristband per LP or CD purchased. A wristband is required for admission.
April 28
Tech N9ne: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $35 general ($40 door), $75 VIP. cttouringid.com or Ticketmaster. Special guests: Joey Cool, X-Raided, ¡Mayday!.
The Flaming Lips: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $45 general ($48 door), $90-$100 reserved balcony. Ticketmaster.
April 29
Little Texas: 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, Stoney’s Road House, 1050 Cascade Road, Emmett. $32.50-$52.50. stoneysroadhouse.com.
April 30
Idaho Horsemen vs. City of Industry SoCal Red Tails: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30, Ford Idaho Center Arena, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Professional indoor football. $12-$35. fordidahocenter.com. gohorsemen.com.
