Watson's Mystery Café & Spirits in Boise, ID For "The Perfect Night Out"
Upcoming Events @ Watson's
Newest Additions To Watson's
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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Watson's is an Office ClubHub
As a Reward investigator, you’re not just interacting with the show—you’re also joining a nationwide hunt for more clues.
You will have to discover the trail of clues scattered across the internet and in the real world, delving deeper into the mysteries surrounding the suspects, victims, and the case itself. Clue Hubs, where more secrets await!
The harder you work, the better your chances at winning the grand prize!
The game is afoot, investigator and an epic adventure awaits! Register now and turn your TV-watching into a thrilling, high-stakes hunt like no other!
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Sponsor Spotlight
Aardvark Entertainment Network INC has been in business since 1992 in the Treasure Valley.
Providing theme decor, events, and entertainment.
Services include:
- Casino Parties
- Game Shows
- Carnivals
- Large Props
- Themed Events
- Arcade Games
- Triva
- Karaoke parties
- Bands/DJs
- Picnic Games
- Event Corrdiantion
- and more.
Located in Boise Idaho
www.aardvark-ent.com
CALLING ALL MYSTERY WRITERS (All Experience Levels Encouraged to Submit!)
CALLING ALL MYSTERY WRITERS (All Experience Levels Encouraged to Submit!)
Email us at watsonsmysterycafe@gmail.com for questions and inquiries
May Events
Slain at the Speakeasy: Murder at Rosie's Juice Joint
May 9, 7 pm
Dust off your glad rags and step into the swanky world of the Roaring '20s! Join us for a night of jazz, gin, and jaw-dropping mystery at Rosie's Juice Joint!
By popular demand, our hit show is back—this time, you're invited to Louie’s funeral… but watch your back, because the killer ain’t finished yet! Can you crack the case before the coppers bust in?
Slip into your finest flapper frocks and dapper fedoras to fully soak in the glitz of the Prohibition era. Enjoy a scrumptious pub dinner while the drama unfolds right before your eyes.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
Hairspray & Homicide: 80s Murder Mystery
May 10, 7 pm
Crank up the synths and get ready for a night of mystery, mischief, and totally tubular mayhem at Watson's Mystery Cafe & Spirits!
Step into Hairspray & Homicide, an electrifying, interactive whodunit where you become part of the action. Tease up your hair, follow the neon trail of clues, interrogate the suspects, and help unmask the killer before the party hits a dead end!
Big hair, bright colors, and righteous outfits are highly encouraged (but not required!)—so throw on your raddest 80s threads for extra vibes!
Showtime: 7:00 PM | Doors open: 6:00 PM
Rated PG-13 (Fer the word "murder," dudes and dudettes!)
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
The Dueling Piano Show-Mother's Day edition
May 11, 6 pm
Bring your Mothers out for a special dinner and Tunes.
Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at WATSON'S MYSTERY CAFE & SPIRITS! Join us for the ALL AGES ,high-energy, laugh-out-loud entertainment of Idaho Dueling Pianos!
Sing along, clap, and cheer as our incredibly talented pianists battle it out, turning your favorite tunes into a show-stopping, interactive performance. Whether you're celebrating with friends or just looking for a great night out, this event promises nonstop laughter, music, and memories you won't want to miss.
Doors at 5 pm I Show at 6 pm
Harry Potter Trivia Challenge: Merlin's Beard
May 15, 7 pm
re you ready to put your Harry Potter knowledge to the ultimate test?
May's theme is "Merlin's Beard! What is That?" It will include audio and visual questions from each of the 8 films. The music you love that transports you to a scene, the moments on film that capture your heart, and photo identification of characters and creatures. Join us for a thrilling trivia challenge that will separate the true experts from the casual fans. Get ready to delve into the most esoteric corners of the wizarding world and showcase your prowess in characters, spells & charms, and Harry Potter history.
We're hosting an epic costume contest! Dress up as your favorite character or the colors of your house at Hogwarts. Incredible wizarding world prizes await our costume contest winner, door prize recipient, and trivia team winners.
And what's a magical evening without themed cocktails and delectable dinner options? Grab your tickets in advance to secure your spot and avoid missing out on the dinner tickets, which are only available online.
General admission costs an additional $5 at the door, so don't hesitate! This event is for all ages, so bring your fellow Potterheads and immerse yourself in a night of wizarding wonder. See you there!
Doors at 6 pm I Trivia at 7 pm
Watson's Live! Funny Feud Adult Comedy Show
Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family Murder Mystery (Matinee)
May 16, 8 pm
🎉 This Friday: The Feud Gets Funny at Watson's Live! 🎭
💥 FUNNY FEUD: The Adult Comedy Show 💥
It’s the game show you know—but WAY funnier, way wilder, and 100% for grown-ups! Watch as two teams of quick-witted comedians throw down in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud battle of outrageous questions and even crazier answers.
🔥 Expect:
- Unfiltered comedy 🤪
- Jaw-dropping answers 🤯
- Hilarious audience moments (you could end up in the spotlight!) 🌟
🍹 Drinks? On deck.
🎟️ Seats? Selling FAST.
😂 Laughs? Non-stop.
This isn’t your family’s feud—it’s the comedy showdown you’ll be talking about all weekend!
🎟️ Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
👉 Don’t miss the funniest night of your life!
Doors at 7 pm I Show at 8 pm
Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family Murder Mystery (Matinee)
Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family Murder Mystery (Matinee)
May 17, 2 pm
🍷Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family – A Hilarious Whodunit Murder Mystery! Think Weekend At Bernies meets the Godfather!
A Night of Chaos, Romance, and Murder!
Join the Daricci and DaMani families at Watson's for a hilarious whodunit murder mystery. With rich history, tangled alliances, and a vintage of secrets, this night will leave you guessing until the very end!
A special evening where the wine flows, the stakes are high, and passion simmers beneath the surface. But when the cork pops, so do the secrets, and before the night’s over, someone will be tasting more than just wine.
The past might be behind us, but the drama is just beginning. 🎭
1940s/Wine Tasting attire encouraged, but not required.
Doors at 1 pm I Show at 2 pm
Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family Murder Mystery
May 17, 7 pm
🍷Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family – A Hilarious Whodunit Murder Mystery! Think Weekend At Bernies meets the Godfather!
A Night of Chaos, Romance, and Murder!
Join the Daricci and DaMani families at Watson's for a hilarious whodunit murder mystery. With rich history, tangled alliances, and a vintage of secrets, this night will leave you guessing until the very end!
A special evening where the wine flows, the stakes are high, and passion simmers beneath the surface. But when the cork pops, so do the secrets, and before the night’s over, someone will be tasting more than just wine.
The past might be behind us, but the drama is just beginning. 🎭
1940s/Wine Tasting attire encouraged, but not required.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
Watson's Live! Improv Insanity Adult Comedy Show
May 23, 8 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 pm I Show at 8 pm
Slain at the Speakeasy: Murder at Rosie's Juice Joint
Slain at the Speakeasy: Murder at Rosie's Juice Joint
May 24, 7 pm
Dust off your glad rags and step into the swanky world of the Roaring '20s! Join us for a night of jazz, gin, and jaw-dropping mystery at Rosie's Juice Joint!
By popular demand, our hit show is back—this time, you're invited to Louie’s funeral… but watch your back, because the killer ain’t finished yet! Can you crack the case before the coppers bust in?
Slip into your finest flapper frocks and dapper fedoras to fully soak in the glitz of the Prohibition era. Enjoy a scrumptious pub dinner while the drama unfolds right before your eyes.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
May Events Continued
Boise Blues Society All Ages Blues Jam
May 25, 1-5 pm
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of soulful blues, where local musicians take the stage to bring the house down! Enjoy the best live music in town with FREE ENTRY all afternoon. Don't miss out on the chance to vibe, relax, and soak in the magic of the blues. Donations available at the door.
Doors at 12 pm I Show at 1 pm
The Dueling Piano Show-All Ages
May 25, 6:30pm
Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at WATSON'S MYSTERY CAFE & SPIRITS! Join us for the ALL AGES ,high-energy, laugh-out-loud entertainment of Idaho Dueling Pianos!
Sing along, clap, and cheer as our incredibly talented pianists battle it out, turning your favorite tunes into a show-stopping, interactive performance. Whether you're celebrating with friends or just looking for a great night out, this event promises nonstop laughter, music, and memories you won't want to miss.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 6:30 pm
80s Music Bingo! Free Admittance (Karaoke After!!)
May 29, 7 pm
Get ready to rewind the clock and sing along at our free admittance event! 80s Music Bingo combines your favorite retro hits with the excitement of bingo. Players mark off song titles instead of numbers as iconic tracks from the 1980s play. From pop to rock to guilty pleasures, it’s a totally tubular night of nostalgia, dancing, prizes, and karaoke to follow from 9-11!
To keep holding free events for the community, please note there is a two-item-minimum purchase requirement-Our updated menu is available for viewing now! Don't miss this fun and nostalgic event!
Doors at 6:30 pm I Show at 7 pm
The Punch Line-Up: Comedy Variety Show
May 30, 8 pm
It’s more than just the usual suspects! The Punch Line-Up is a Comedy Variety show featuring classic stand-up, fast paced improv and musical comedy. Boise’s best local comics and improvisers are coming to Watson’s to start your summer off right! This PG-13 rated show is edgy enough to satisfy the surliest Zoomer, but not so over the top that the drive home will be awkward. Don’t let these comedy criminals get away with their crimes! Get your tickets to the Punch Line-up!
Doors at 7 pm I Show at 8 pm
Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family Murder Mystery (Matinee)
May 31, 2 pm
🍷Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family – A Hilarious Whodunit Murder Mystery! Think Weekend At Bernies meets the Godfather!
A Night of Chaos, Romance, and Murder!
Join the Daricci and DaMani families at Watson's for a hilarious whodunit murder mystery. With rich history, tangled alliances, and a vintage of secrets, this night will leave you guessing until the very end!
A special evening where the wine flows, the stakes are high, and passion simmers beneath the surface. But when the cork pops, so do the secrets, and before the night’s over, someone will be tasting more than just wine.
The past might be behind us, but the drama is just beginning. 🎭
1940s/Wine Tasting attire encouraged, but not required.
Doors at 1 pm I Show at 2 pm
Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family Murder Mystery
May 31, 7 pm
🍷Gianni Daricci: Welcome to the Family – A Hilarious Whodunit Murder Mystery! Think Weekend At Bernies meets the Godfather!
A Night of Chaos, Romance, and Murder!
Join the Daricci and DaMani families at Watson's for a hilarious whodunit murder mystery. With rich history, tangled alliances, and a vintage of secrets, this night will leave you guessing until the very end!
A special evening where the wine flows, the stakes are high, and passion simmers beneath the surface. But when the cork pops, so do the secrets, and before the night’s over, someone will be tasting more than just wine.
The past might be behind us, but the drama is just beginning. 🎭
1940s/Wine Tasting attire encouraged, but not required.
Doors at 6 pm I Show at 7 pm
June Events
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
June 7, 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
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 6 pm I Show at 6:30 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
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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