Events this weekend in Boise

Events this weekend in Boise this weekend 🔥

This weekend in Boise has real “leave the house” energy. The kind where your group chat is split between putting on running shorts in February, eating way too much chili, and dressing up for a murder mystery. With thousands of people already clicking “interested,” the city’s not exactly in hibernation mode.

If you want big-night-out vibes, start with *Cupid's Undie Run – Boise*. It’s that perfect mix of slightly unhinged and totally for a good cause: people in ridiculous Valentine’s gear running in the cold, then sticking around to drink, flirt, and thaw out. It’s loud, chaotic, and absolutely not for anyone who takes themselves too seriously. One you book first if your weekend usually ends with a lost phone and new best friends.

On the cozier side of things, the *Sockeye Brewing Chili Cook-Off* is peak Boise winter: local, hearty, and a little competitive. Think big bowls of chili, craft beer, and the kind of crowd that will argue passionately about beans vs. no beans. It’s the move if you’re not trying to freeze outside but still want to feel like you “did something” this weekend besides scrolling on the couch.

If dressing up is more your speed, the *Lady Bluebeard Ball – A Murder Mystery Night* and the *2026 Black Excellence Gala* lean into full-evening energy. Expect formal fits, storytelling, and people who actually planned outfits a week in advance. Then there’s *Anthology – Ballet Idaho* at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, which is the polished option when you’re over breweries and bar chatter. It’s refined without being stiff, and a solid call for a date night that doesn’t end in a sticky-floor dive bar.

Here’s how to play it:
- For big, slightly chaotic fun: **Cupid's Undie Run – Boise**
- For beer, heat, and local bragging rights: **Sockeye Brewing Chili Cook-Off**
- For drama, costumes, and clues: **Lady Bluebeard Ball – A Murder Mystery Night**
- For getting dressed up on purpose: **2026 Black Excellence Gala**
- For artsy, sit-down culture: **Anthology – Ballet Idaho** at the **Morrison Center for the Performing Arts**
- For late-night post-game drinks: **Liquid Lounge** and the bars around 8001 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID

If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll “start going out more,” this weekend in Boise is your sign. Pick a lane: run, eat, solve a murder, or just let someone else do the dancing on stage.

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