Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2023
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Contact: Jennifer Hensley,
Executive Director, Downtown Boise Association
Executive Director and President, Downtown Boise Foundation
208-385-7300
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Downtown Boise’s Summer Events are Back! |
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DT Plays: Pop-up Games
May, June, July, August, September, and October 2023
Now in its second season, Downtown Boise Association hosts Downtown Plays, a program that’s friendly to people of all ages. An electric cargo-bike travels throughout downtown – to parks and open spaces – filled with yard games and activities such as cornhole, hula-hoops, giant Jenga, and more!
This season you can join in on the DT Plays fun on Wednesday's at Cherie Buckner-Webb Park, Supersized First Thursday's, Father's Day Car Show, Alive After 5, and more.
DT Plays is made possible by the generous support of St. Luke's Fit One and McAlvain Construction Inc.
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Photo: Co-workers playing giant Jenga during their lunch break at the DT Plays setup at Cherie Buckner-Webb Park. Photo credit: Downtown Boise Association
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Supersized First Thursday
The third year of Supersized First Thursday's will be held for six months - during April, May, June, August, September, and October 2023.
First Thursday is celebrating its 30th season in 2023 and continues to entice the community with a night to experience one-of-a-kind art, shopping, dining, and entertainment in Downtown Boise every month of the year. The 30th year, 2023, is generously sponsored by Umpqua Bank (formally known as Columbia Bank). In April, and thanks to support from Boise City Department of Arts & History, First Thursday was successfully “Supersized” for the first time this year with three roving performances and will continue for the next five months. Supersized First Thursday includes additional roving performances, music, and activation throughout all of downtown. Downtown Boise Association (DBA) will partner with performing artists and nonprofit organizations to create an enhanced experience for community members visiting downtown between 5pm – 9pm on the first Thursday of April, May, June, August, September, and October 2023.
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Photo: Three musicians (Fiddle Express) perform for the public on sidewalk for Downtown Boise Association's April 2023 "Supersized" First Thursday. Photo credit: Downtown Boise Association
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Father’s Day Car Show
Sunday, June 18, 2022, from 9:00am to 3:30pm
Award ceremony between 2:45pm and 3:15pm (multiple categories)
The 20th Annual Downtown Boise Father’s Day Car Show is like no other– celebrating transportation, both past and future, alongside downtown’s vibrant food and shopping scene, in the heart of Idaho’s beautiful Capital City!
The Downtown Boise Father’s Day Car Show both celebrates and educates, excites, and intrigues. Treat your father figure to brunch, shop for a Father’s Day gift, then browse an exciting display of cars, both classic and electric. Car Show admittance is free to the public, vehicle registration requires a small fee and is currently open.
What’s different about the Downtown Boise Father’s Day Car Show? Downtown Boise is always bustling with people, which means a growing number of transportation options are most visible downtown. The show features dozens of beautiful classic cars dating back decades, exciting exotics, plus a surprising variety of today’s most modern electric vehicles.
Each car has a story, whether it’s the latest in sustainable technology, or the stories of families who have cherished their classic automobile for generations.
Stay tuned for more details to come!
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Photo: Visitors view vehicles on display at Downtown Boise Association’s 2022 Father’s Day Car Show in front of the Idaho State Capitol Building. Photo credit: Downtown Boise Association
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Alive After 5
Alive After 5 returns June 21st to the beautiful Grove Plaza in the heart of Downtown Boise. 2023 marks the 36th anniversary of Downtown Boise producing the free summer concert series, a celebration of summer and great music that brings a lineup of fun and fresh talent select Wednesday’s during June, July, and August.
From the widely successful group that brings you Treefort, Downtown Boise Foundation is thrilled to announce a partnership with local music booking agency Duck Club to bring new and exciting bands to perform at Alive After 5 again this year. The full lineup of musicians – both local openers and national and international touring bands – will be announced through Downtown Boise’s social media channels in the next month.
2023 Schedule
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Wednesday, June 21st
- Wednesday, June 28th
- Wednesday, July 12th
- Wednesday, July 19th
- Wednesday, August 2nd
- Wednesday, August 9th
- Wednesday, August 16th
Tips for Charity
The Tips for Charity Program is a much-loved tradition that goes hand-in-hand with Alive After 5. Catch Idaho and Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, two local nonprofit organizations, are this year’s beneficiaries of all tips collected at the bar during Alive After 5 concerts. Tips can be donated at the point of sale on The Grove Plaza when purchasing merchandise or beverages.
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Photo: Musicians on stage perform outdoors in front of very large crowd on The Grove Plaza at Downtown Boise Foundation’s 2022 Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series. Photo credit: Downtown Boise Foundation |
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Downtown Boise Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the vision of building community and celebrating culture in Downtown Boise. The organization facilitates multiple free programs and events annually that benefit the Treasure Valley community. For more information, visit downtownboisefoundation.org.
Downtown Boise Association is a nonprofit 501(c)6 Corporation authorized by the City of Boise to manage the downtown Boise Business Improvement District. The downtown Boise Business Improvement District exists to keep the regional economy healthy by ensuring that the area remains a driver of the economy and a successful place to do business. For more information, visit downtownboise.org. For timely updates about community run programs and event, follow Downtown Boise on Facebook and Instagram.
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