Boise Hive Programs

Boise Hive Programs includes Live at the Hive, Open Mic Night, Audio Recording Class, Audio Mixing Class, Hip Hop at the Hive, Jazz Jam, Blues Jam, Creative Culture Beats, HiveTronica, and the RAP Summer Workshop. It also offers Veterans Sessions and a Survivors of Suicide group.

Programs

• Live at the Hive — All ages · Every Saturday
• Veterans Sessions — Two programs for armed services veterans to play music together in a safe, sober space.
• Survivors of Suicide — 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:15 · Group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
• Audio Recording Class — Class registration now open. Follow the path of a production engineer from beginning to end in a professional recording studio environment.
• Audio Mixing Class — Learn editing to create a seamless sound that can be mastered professionally.
• Open Mic Night — All ages · Last Wednesday of each month at 7:00-9:00 PM · All ages and all acts are welcome.
• RAP Summer Workshop — Open for all ages · July 12-16, 2027 · Workshop with focus on Rap and Hip Hop.
• Hip Hop at the Hive — Every last Thursday of the month at 6-10 PM · Hands-on program working from concept to finished product.
• Jazz Jam — Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7PM-9PM · Join Nick Monteiro and his trio. Bring your instrument to jam or just stop by and listen.
• Blues Jam — Every 1st Wednesday 6PM-8PM · New Program.
• Creative Culture Beats — Appreciating different cultures through the music of Idaho; spotlights the music of underserved cultures.
• HiveTronica — Last Sunday of every month 2pm-6pm · Features the electronic music and the experimental musicians of the community.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: RAP Summer Workshop (Jul 12–Jul 16, 2027)
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday: 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM. Open Daily Noon-9 PM is also stated.

About the provider

Boise Hive Programs was founded in 2014. Its mission is to prevent suicide in the music community and to empower musicians of all ages through access to support and resources for mental well-being and creative fulfillment. The leadership team includes Jason Ringelstetter, Greg Bowman, Jessica Pearson, Kimberly Kaiser, Tara Rosenberg, and Russ Adams, LMFT. The program also offers free counseling, support groups, wellness programs, live shows, events, volunteer-run operations, and sponsorship and donation support.

Safe, all-ages, sober space; drug and alcohol-free environment; tours available during open hours or by appointment; limited on-site parking, street parking, and overflow parking available at the church across the street.

What families say

“The Hive saved me from myself. It gave me a sense of purpose and belonging.” — Lily Shirley, Board of Directors Secretary

Last updated November 4, 2026.