Watson's Mystery Café & Spirits in Boise, ID For "The Perfect Night Out"
Upcoming Events @ Watson's
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Watson's Twist on an Escape Room with a murder to solve.
IF YOU ARE AN ESCAPE ROOM EXPERT, TRY OUR "EXPERT" LEVEL. WE BET YOU CAN'T GET THROUGH IT, WITHOUT CLUES.
"Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Our latest adventure combines the thrill of CSI with the excitement of an Escape room. You'll be transported back in time to when pirates ruled the seas and lands and were tasked to solve a crime. With visual and audible clues at your disposal, you'll put your detective skills to the test in a race against time to find the scallywag. Plus, enjoy a delicious pub meal while you put together the crime scene. Perfect for anyone who loves escape rooms or crime-solving techniques. Gather your family or friends and solve the rooms together - each room can be solved with two to three people, and no more than four people can enter at once. Whether it's a date night, team building, or just a fun outing, this experience is sure to be a hit!"
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Upcoming FREE Events!
Watson’s & AK are teaming up to bring you a killer lineup of FREE EVENTS this summer! From Music Bingo to Broadway Sing Alongs, Trivia Nights and Karaoke Nights, we’ve got something for everyone 🎶🧠🎭
📍 Watson’s Mystery Café & Spirits
🗓️ Thursdays | Doors at 6:30PM | Events at 7PM
💥 No cover. Just good times.
Tag your crew, mark your calendars, and don’t miss a single night!
Coming Summer 2025 'Clue: On Stage!'
Based on the classic board game and cult film, Clue: On Stage is a hilarious murder mystery that will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the final twist! Join six colorful suspects, a butler with secrets, and a mansion full of mayhem as bodies drop and chaos reigns. Who did it, where, and with what? Come find out in this fast-paced whodunit comedy THIS SUMMER-Only at Watson's! Book now before tickets are gone!
Clue
Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin
Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture
Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE
Original music by Michael Holland
By special arrangement with The Araca Group, Work Light Productions, and Michael Barra/Lively McCabe Entertainment.
June Events
Think & Drink Trivia, Table Games, Prizes!-FREE EVENT!
June 5, 7-9 PM
🎲 GAME NIGHT TRIVIA @ Watson's
21+ Event | 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Get ready to press start on the ultimate trivia showdown—powered by classic tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Clue, Sorry!, and more! 🧠✨
Compete in two rounds of mind-bending trivia with bonus questions and prizes for winners!
🔥 Dress up in your best tabletop or retro game gear for a chance to win a Best Dressed Prize!
🍹 Themed drinks, table games, and endless fun!
🕹️ Level up your week. Bring your party. Win glory.
To continue hosting free events for the community, a two-item-minimum purchase is required.
⏰ Doors at 6:30 pm I Starts at 7pm
Watson's Live! Freaky Friday A Freaky & Twisted Adult Comedy Show
June 6, 8:30 pm
Watson’s Live! Freaky Friday: A Twisted Comedy Show 🎭
A night of comedy chaos! Comedians perform their own sets—then the real fun begins as they’re randomly selected to perform each other’s material on the spot. Expect unpredictable laughs, wild performances, and total comedic mayhem!
Doors at 7:30 pm I Show at 8:30 pm
Dead Writer's Society: Spaceport Peril
June 7, 7 pm
Join us for a sci-fi/space-themed murder mystery where the stakes are cosmic and the clues are light-years from ordinary. Don't miss this one night only show and out-of-this-world mystery! Dress up, find clues, and figure out whodunit on this wacky adventure!
Sci-Fi/Space themed attire encouraged but not required.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
The Dueling Piano Show-All Ages
June 8, 6:30 pm
Join us at Watson’s Mystery Café & Spirits for a night of nonstop music, comedy, and high-energy piano battles with Idaho Dueling Pianos! Watch as two incredibly talented pianists go head-to-head, turning classic hits into a show-stopping performance full of laughter and surprises.
Sing along, clap, and cheer as they battle it out in a musical showdown you won’t forget. Whether you're celebrating or just looking for a night of pure entertainment, this is the ultimate feel-good experience for all ages!
Doors at 5:30 pm I Show at 6:30 pm
Defying Gravity: A Broadway Sing Along (FREE 21+)
June 12, 7-10 pm
🎤 DEFYING GRAVITY: A BROADWAY SING-ALONG
📅 June 12th | ⏰ Starts at 7PM | 🎶 Sing-along until 10PM
📍 Watson’s Mystery Café & Spirits | 21+ Event | 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Lift your voice and let the music soar in an unforgettable night of Broadway magic! Join fellow theater lovers to sing your favorite show tunes and experience the joy of live musical camaraderie.
✨ Featuring classic hits from all your favorite Broadway shows!
🍸 Themed Drinks, great vibes, and a sing along waiting for you— all at no charge!
🎭 Dress to impress in your favorite Broadway or musical theater style for a chance to win Best Dressed!
Come ready to belt, bond, and be part of the musical magic.
Doors at 6:30 pm I Sing Along at 7 pm
Watson's Live! Funny Feud Adult Comedy Show
June 13, 8:30 pm
Watson's Live: Funny Feud brings the heat (and the laughs) as teams of quick-witted comedians go head-to-head in a fast-paced, game-show-style showdown. Inspired by classic feud formats with a comedy twist, each round is packed with outrageous answers, unexpected roasts, and full-throttle improvisation. Audience members fuel the fire with their own survey responses, making every show unique, interactive, and hilariously unpredictable. Whether you're on a team or just laughing from the crowd, Funny Feud is where the punchlines fly and the funniest survive.
Doors at 7:30 pm I Show at 8:30 pm
Dead Writer's Society
June 14, 7 pm
Local writers craft unique murder mysteries, and Watson’s Cast brings them to life on stage. Every show offers fresh twists, suspense, and plenty of surprises. No two nights are ever the same!
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
David Studebaker: Clean Comedy Show
June 20, 7 pm
Join us for a hilarious night of clean comedy with nationally touring headliner, David Studebaker!
Named “One of the 10 Best Comics to Watch” by SF Weekly, David Studebaker has delighted audiences for over a decade with his brand of fun, fresh, and uplifting comedy, blending music, personal stories, and pop culture into his highly interactive shows. His comedy can be heard in regular rotation on Sirius XM Radio, his new comedy special "The Oracle of Dry Bar" is available now on the Dry Bar Comedy streaming network, and he's been featured on Fox, ABC, the San Francisco Chronicle and a variety of radio shows and publications.
Beyond Stand-up, David was the host of 'Pivot On The Street' for Pivot TV's National Network, is the author of the award-winning novel, Lone Star Lance, and he won "Best Director" at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival for his documentary series: David's Ark.
Recommended for ages 13+
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
Dead Writer's Society
June 21, 7 pm
Local writers craft unique murder mysteries, and Watson’s Cast brings them to life on stage. Every show offers fresh twists, suspense, and plenty of surprises. No two nights are ever the same!
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
Watson's Live! Improv Insanity Adult Comedy Show
June 27, 8:30 pm
Get ready for a night of unfiltered hilarity at Watson’s Live! Improv Insanity — an R-rated, off-the-rails improv comedy show that’s as wild as it is unpredictable. Join us on May 23rd at 8 PM (doors at 7 PM) for a no-holds-barred evening of gut-busting laughter, outrageous characters, and scenes that are never the same twice. This isn’t your grandma’s improv — it’s raw, rowdy, and ridiculously fun. Leave your inhibitions at the door and come prepared to laugh your face off!
Doors at 7:30 pm I Show at 8:30 pm
Dead Writer's Society
June 28, 7 pm
Local writers craft unique murder mysteries, and Watson’s Cast brings them to life on stage. Every show offers fresh twists, suspense, and plenty of surprises. No two nights are ever the same!
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
Boise Blues Society: Blues Jam
June 29, 1-5 pm
Kick back, relax, and let the soulful sounds of the blues wash over you at Watson’s Mystery Café & Spirits! Enjoy an afternoon of smooth, live performances from incredible local musicians—all with FREE entry!
Sip your favorite drink, soak in the vibes, and unwind with great company. No stress, no rush—just good music, good people, and good times.
Donations appreciated at the door. See you there!
Doors at 12 pm I Show at 1 pm
July Events
Clue: On Stage
Clue: On Stage
July 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 7 pm
Based on the classic board game and cult film, Clue: On Stage is a hilarious murder mystery that will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the final twist! Join six colorful suspects, a butler with secrets, and a mansion full of mayhem as bodies drop and chaos reigns. Who did it, where, and with what? Come find out in this fast-paced whodunit comedy THIS SUMMER-Only at Watson's! Book now before tickets are gone!
Clue
Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin
Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture
Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE
Original music by Michael Holland
By special arrangement with The Araca Group, Work Light Productions, and Michael Barra/Lively McCabe Entertainment.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
Clue: On Stage
Clue: On Stage
July 13, 20, 6 pm
Based on the classic board game and cult film, Clue: On Stage is a hilarious murder mystery that will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the final twist! Join six colorful suspects, a butler with secrets, and a mansion full of mayhem as bodies drop and chaos reigns. Who did it, where, and with what? Come find out in this fast-paced whodunit comedy THIS SUMMER-Only at Watson's! Book now before tickets are gone!
Clue
Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin
Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture
Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE
Original music by Michael Holland
By special arrangement with The Araca Group, Work Light Productions, and Michael Barra/Lively McCabe Entertainment.
Doors at 5 pm I Show at 6 pm
Boise Blues Society: Blues Jam
Boise Blues Society: Blues Jam
July 27, 1-5 pm
Kick back, relax, and let the soulful sounds of the blues wash over you at Watson’s Mystery Café & Spirits! Enjoy an afternoon of smooth, live performances from incredible local musicians—all with FREE entry!
Sip your favorite drink, soak in the vibes, and unwind with great company. No stress, no rush—just good music, good people, and good times.
Donations appreciated at the door. See you there!
Doors at 12 pm I Show at 1 pm
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