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EAST SIDE

The Basque Market—608 W. Grove St., 208-433-1208. Sample traditional Spanish tapas as Ricardo Bartolome performs Spanish music from 5-8 p.m.

1 Basque Museum—611 W. Grove St., 208-343-1285. Learn about one of Boise's unique ethnic groups by taking a tour of the gallery and the historic Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House. A group of local musicians jam from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

2 Boise Art Glass—530 W. Myrtle St., 208-345-1825. Enjoy snacks, beverages and the art of molten glass during a special collaboration between Bill Rasmussen, a sculptor who worked for Walt Disney for 22 years, and the owner of Boise Art Glass, Filip Vogelpohl. The artists are creating sculptural goblets that will be available for purchase. Custom orders are welcome.

Cool Hand Luke's—622 W. Idaho St., 208-287-3296. Stop by the restaurant's outdoor barbecue for the $9.98 steak and bake promotion: Get a 10-ounce flat iron steak with an Idaho baked potato.

Dragonfly—414 Main St., 208-338-9234. Get ready for cold weather with 20 percent off on all shoes and boots through Oct. 3.

3 Flying M Coffeehouse—500 W. Idaho St., 208-345-4320. October's artist Kelly Knopp (www.knoppart.net) will introduce new illustrations and paintings along with a dash of past work. Also hot off the press and available for purchase is Knopp's adult activity book, The Faulty Embrace, filled with illustrations, puzzles and politically incorrect goodies.

The Melting Pot—200 N. Sixth St., 208-383-0900. From 5-8 p.m., enjoy $5 appetizers, $5 wine flights and $5 beer flights.

Old Boise—Sixth and Main streets, 208-345-7852. Sample wine and shop for handmade gifts at the Idaho Indie Works' Etsy Street Team booths located in the Pioneer Tent Building. Local artists with shops on etsy.com are selling jewelry, children's items, cards and art. Visit idahoindieworks.blogspot.com.

Pengilly's Saloon—513 W. Main St., 208-345-6344. Frim Fram 4 perform at 8:45 p.m. for free.

SOUTH SIDE

4 8th Street Artist in Residence Program—8th Street Marketplace, at Eighth and Broad streets. The featured artists-in-residence at 404 S. Eighth St. are: Benjamin Love, a printmaker, painter, sculptor and performance artist who is working on a series of drawings called the "Tragic Magic Parade" using large-scale wood blocks and recycled materials. Kelli Brown and the Off Center Dance Project presenting portions of two new works, The Essentials, which takes inspiration from poetry written by Rumi, and Rules of Etiquette, which shows a visual dance representation of Emily Post's original etiquette guidelines. And Goran Fazil is showing a series of fragmented paintings, drawings and sculptures that relate to a fragmented understanding of the past and the subsequent creation of identity. The artists housed in the satellite residence at 517 S. Eighth St. in the Renewal Basement include: Emily Wenner, who is painting a 6-foot by 15-foot underwater ocean scene titled The Only Solution, in which women work together to construct the perfect man. April VanDeGrift is creating work about memory and is collecting memories during First Thursday to put in a chest. And the artists housed at 1020 Main St. in the Alaska Building are: Rachel Irene Reichart, who is exploring the connection between natural history and contemporary fashion focusing on collecting, grouping and display. Sandy Marostica is working to complete several oil paintings and experimenting with polyester plate lithography techniques.

5 Atomic Treasures—409 S. Eighth St., 208-344-0811. Shop for Halloween with an eclectic mix of vintage, retro and found objects along with designer and vintage clothing for men and women and decorative treasures for the home. Stop by for refreshments and check out the first showing of artist Shaun Tilden's wall sculptures and shadow boxes.

6 Boise Art Museum—670 S. Julia Davis Dr., 208-345-8330. Guests receive free admission from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., but donations are accepted. During Studio Art Exploration from 5-8 p.m., create woven works of art with paper after exploring "Corrugated: Sculpture by Ann Weber." Stop by BAM to review works from local artists participating in the Boise Open Studios Collective Organization 2009 Open Studios weekend Oct. 2-4. See Page 35.

Brick Oven Bistro—801 W. Main St., 208-342-3456. The bistro continues to celebrate 25 years of Adventures in Comfort Food with live music by Rebecca Wright.

Chronic Tacos—106 N. Sixth St., 208-345-3711. Buy one burrito, get one half price and wash it down with $1 beer all day. Learn to salsa during a free lesson from 7-9 p.m. while others test their ingestion skills at a hot taco eating contest.

7 Cole Marr Gallery—404 S. Eighth St., 208-336-7630. The gallery features new 2009 images of Alaska created during the Cole/Marr Photo Workshops' Fall Alaska Photo Excursion. The images of the true Alaska wilderness are by naturalist Kristen Cole, who will be present to discuss her work. Comfort foods will be served along with music by David Marr.

8 Ella's Room­­—413 S. Eighth St. 208-331-ELLA. Stop in for pink refreshments, bra fittings, gift certificates and free gift wrapping. View the artful bras displayed in the store's windows, and shop to support Komen for the Cure. Twenty percent of the sales of pink tagged items will be donated throughout the month of October. Visit online at www.ellasroom.com.

Helly Hansen—860 W. Broad St., 208-342-8448. For one night only, take 40 percent off all spring and summer merchandise.

9 Idaho State Historical Museum—610 Julia Davis Dr., 208-334-2120. Admission is free to the public from 5-9 p.m.

Mr. Peabody's Optical Shoppe—404 S. Eighth St., 208-344-1390. The store is open until 8 p.m. with sales on select eyewear.

10 R. Grey Gallery—415 S. Eighth St., 208-385-9337. Glass artist Lisa Tate has created more than 30 new pieces of glass featuring plants native to Boise in a show titled "Boise Botanicals." A portion of the proceeds benefit Idaho Botanical Garden. Also on display are two bras for the Susan G. Komen Pink Project, a collaboration between breast cancer survivors and artists who work together to create a bra that tells a survival story. Purchase small hope charms to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

11 Re Boutique—405 S. Eighth St., 208-392-7940. Start shopping for the holidays early and buy local. Re Boutique has live music outside along with refreshments and a gift with purchase inside. Pick up some free samples of Penelope Parsnip, Boise's new organic body care line. Re Boutique features local artists' work including funky re-made chandeliers by Marie Mortensen and sterling silver artisan jewelry by Ashley Tigert.

12 Salon 162­—404 S. Eighth St., 208-386-9908. Tina Lucas is a self-taught artist who creates vibrant pieces using hand-cut glass and mosaic mediums. Salon 162 displays work by local artists. If interested, contact Nancy Derham at 208-440-1514.

13 Snake River Winery—786 W. Broad St., 208-345-9463. The winery toasts one cup ... or two. Stop by the tasting room and vote for the Snake River Winery's "Pink Project Tasteful Bra" created by Susan B. Komen's own Anna Buschbacher and her mother. Enjoy pinktinis made with the Afternoon Wine Company's rose and snack on vineyard grapes plucked during fall harvest accompanied by a complimentary wine flight. Buy a bottle of rose during the month of October and Snake River Winery will donate half the purchase price to Susan B. Komen for the Cure. Take advantage of the 20 percent First Thursday discount from 5-9 p.m. on all cases—even mixed.

Trey McIntyre Project studio—775 Fulton St., 208-724-6537. Anyone age 16 and older can drop in between 7-8 p.m. for an open level hip-hop dance class. The First Thursday of the month is free. These classes are ongoing and taught by Janelle Wilson.

CENTRAL DOWNTOWN

14 American Clothing Gallery—100 N. Eighth St., 208-433-0872. Celebrate fall with new fashions. The store is honoring the Pink Project by offering discounts on purchases made on First Thursday when shoppers make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Boise affiliate. Stop by for refreshments and check out the artistic bras designed specially for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness event held throughout the month of October.

Cheers—828 W. Idaho St., 208-342-1805. Order personalized Christmas cards during the month of October and receive free return addresses. Also, order 75 Crane products and receive 25 free.

The Chocolat Bar—805 W. Bannock St., 208-338-7771. Stop in for a sample from the Chocolat Bar, "Where Taste is the Difference." The chocolate is paired with select wines from Boise Co-op Wine Shop.

15 Dawson's Downtown—219 N. Eighth St., 208-336-5633. Fantasy-themed acrylic paintings by local artist Jessi Campbell are on display through Oct. 31.

16 D.L. Evans downtown boise branch—213 N. Ninth St., 208-331-1339. The local bank celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Pink Project with pink art, pink treats and pink prizes. Stop in from 5-8 p.m. to see work by Pink Project artist and fashion designer Bobbi Fuller and visit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness booth. Discover downtown Boise's Darla's Deli and sample delicious desserts from Sweet Perfections by Holly Kay. First Thursday in October is the last chance to preview Boise Weekly's cover art prior to the auction on Nov. 18.

17 Eclectic Arts Store—280 N. Eighth St., (lower level), 208-703-5149. Prospective artists and browsers are invited to Boise's newest co-op art gallery and the grand opening of a new store, the Box located in the basement of the Eclectic Arts Store. The Box focuses on making the shopping experience local, different and affordable with a collection of funky clothes, jewelry and knick-knacks. Enjoy music, hors d'oeuvres and goodie bags.

Fettucine Forum—718 W. Idaho St., 208-433-5670. The new season begins with the Idaho Songbag: Historically Based Songs of the Gem State with Gary Eller. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the City of Boise Dept. of Arts and History at 208-433-5670.

18 Hal Davis Jewelers—921 W. Jefferson St., 208-343-6151. Hal Davis is one of the featured stops on the downtown Boise scavenger hunt. See a showcase of artful bras and enjoy pink drinks, pink treats and pink jewelry specials in honor of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness month. Store hours are extended to 8 p.m.

19 Lisk Gallery­—850 Main St., 208-342-3773. Sample treats from Dream Chocolate and take in new images from Mark Lisk, a photographer known for his photos of brilliant desert and wilderness landscapes. Jerri Lisk paints on aluminum with intense colors to create striking trees. Also, check out the work of one of the Northwest's finest oil painters, Carl Rowe.

Old Chicago—730 W. Idaho St., 208-363-0037. Bring the whole family because children eat for free. Enjoy Karaoke from 10 p.m.-close in the bar.

Pie Hole—205 N. Eighth St., 208-344-0037. Grab a slice, a Pabst Blue Ribbon or a drink of your choice, and sit back while the sounds of Sleepy Seeds lull you into a relaxed state.

20 Thomas Hammer Coffee Company—298 N. Eighth St., 208-433-8004. The coffee company features an exhibit of photography by Patrick Sweeney.

WEST SIDE

21 A Novel Adventure—906 W. Main St., 208-344-8088. Enjoy folk music by Willison, Roos and Young along with fine art photography by local artist Charles Hoffman. All proceeds from wine sales will be donated to the Boise affiliate of Susan G. Komen. In addition, 10 percent of all sales made to customers wearing pink on Oct. 1 will be donated to the cause.

22 Art Source Gallery—1015 W. Main St., 208-331-3374. The featured exhibit is "Redefining Precious: Art Jewelry by Louise's Leap." Art Source Gallery artist Barbara Louise Bowling is showing her latest "Primal" series work as well some etched, sterling and enameled favorites. Join Bowling at her opening reception from 5-9 p.m. with music by JB Duo, wine tasting by Indian Creek Winery, beer from Brewtopia and nibbles.

23 Basement Gallery—928 Main St., 208-333-0309. The "Annual Halloween Exhibition" group show features the work of Bill Carman, a Boise State art professor exhibiting a wide assortment of fun, zany and intriguing mixed media works. Alma Gomez, a Boise State art instructor, displaying thought-provoking mixed media works. Mike Flinn, a wellknown Boise Weekly cartoonist, is represented by a retrospective of past to present mixed media paintings. Keith Farnsworth, a Jerome High School art teacher, is showing illustrations that depict familiar items in a not-so familiar way. Jim Budde, a Boise State art instructor, is displaying a new series of mysterious and interesting 3D sculptures. Pat Kilby is exhibiting a variety of imaginative mixed media pieces in the gallery's shop area.

24 Brown's Gallery—1022 Main St., 208-342-6661. View the impressionistic oil paintings of Idaho native and plein-air artist John Horejs. During the opening reception from 5-9 p.m., enjoy wine tasting by Sawtooth Winery and music by Terri Eberlein. Also featured at the gallery is an art bra by artist Randall Brown and his sister-in-law and cancer survivor Tera Brown. "The BSU Bronco Bra" is made from blue astro-turf with white yardage markers, two portions of Boise State footballs and an orange and blue trim cording with football beads.

Eyes of the World Imports—1021 W. Main St., 208-386-3338. The local, import and fair-trade store celebrates its 15th anniversary with a big party. Guests enjoy live music outside, eats, drinks and 25 percent off storewide from 5-9 p.m. One lucky shopper will win a $100 Eyes Of The World Imports gift certificate during the drawing, and everyone enjoys other surprises during the evening. The celebration continues with in-store specials all weekend.

25 Gallery 601—211 N. 10th St., 208-336-5899. Artful bras created by local artists and survivors are on display with featured artists Patrick Nagle, Alberto Vargas, Dennis Mukai and Steve Hanks. Every half hour, names will be drawn for a special print give-away titled The Pink Ribbon and created by James Christensen. Also, a winner will be drawn for the Peregrine Fund Steve Lyman canvas, Raptor's Watch. Wine tastings by Wood River Cellars. Visit www.gallery601.com.

26 The Gallery at the Linen Building—1402 W. Grove St., 208-385-0111. View Corrin M. Olson's "Urbanscapes" through October. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Modern Hotel and Bar—1314 W. Grove St., 208-424-8244. Enjoy wine tasting from 5-7 p.m. with music in the courtyard at 6 p.m.

Mulligans Bar—1009 W. Main St., 208-336-6998. First Thursday is Student Night. Students with valid student ID receive happy hour all night long with $1.75 domestic drafts, $2.75 microbrews and $2 wells.

Neurolux Lounge—111 N. 11th St., 208-343-0886. Pay $8 in advance or $10 at the door and rock out with Shaky Hands and guests from 9-11 p.m.

Owyhee Plaza Hotel—1109 Main St., 208-343-4611. The Ben Burdick Trio with Amy Weber performs from 6-9 p.m. in the Gamekeeper Lounge.

Record Exchange—1105 W. Idaho St., 208-344-8010. Browse through an extensive collection of rare music. Get $2 off any used CD or DVD $5.99 or more. The coffee shop features 12-ounce espresso drinks for $2, plus $2 off any sale gift item more than $5.99. The music playing on the in-store sound system on First Thursday is all new releases by local artists.

Sweetwater's Tropic Zone—205 N. 10th St., 208-433-9194. Order a Bucket O' Beer (five 12-oz. beers served in a bucket of ice) for $15 and a Bucket O' Bubble (two champagne splits in a bucket of ice). Food is served in buckets, too. Order a Bucket of Wings (choose from Jamaican Jerk, Island Style and the super hot Bronco Wings of Death) that come in festive buckets. The full menu is at sweetwaterstropiczone.com.