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FESTIVALS & EVENTS FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH—Dads are invited to sample award-winning wines along with brunch time mimosas. Throw some brats or burgers on the grill or purchase other picnic food during an afternoon of appreciation for all that he does. The B-3 Side provides live music while everyone enjoys fun activities including fishing in the pond and bocce ball. Noon-4 p.m., FREE, Woodriver Cellars, 3705 N. Hwy. 16, Eagle, 208-286-9463, www.woodrivercellars.com. HAPPY PAPPY’S DAY CELEBRATION—Relax with Dad in the shady picnic area and listen to music by B Duo featuring Sue Giepel or play a round of ball-in-the-barrel golf. The admission comes with a commemorative wine glass for samples. Food choices include Mama Mui’s Thai plate lunches for $6. Noon-5 p.m., $10 per adult; guests younger than 21 FREE. Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna, 208-9224791, www.indiancreekwinery.com. LIQUID LAUGH TRACK—Every Sunday, the funny is found in BoDo during Laugh Track, featuring stand-up comedy from locals and professionals looking for laughs in a live setting. 7 p.m., FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, www.liquidboise.com. NATIONAL GO SKATEBOARDING DAY—Newt and Harold’s, Prestige and the City of Boise are hosting National Go Skateboarding Day at Rhodes Skate Park. See Picks on Page 18. 3 p.m., FREE. Rhodes Skatepark, 15th and Grove, under the connector, Boise. SAVOR IDAHO—The Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission are showing off their finest products. See Picks Page. 2-6 p.m., $40 per person, 208-455-8354, www. savoridaho.org. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. SUNDAY MARKET—The main floor of the Linen Building becomes an indoor market where shoppers can find locally produced food and goods, including local arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, food and drink, live music and children’s activities. Special Father’s Day festivities include music by Michael Ray Cox, a 1975 black-and-white photo booth and balloon fashions created by Jon Swarthout. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-385-0111, www.thelinenbuilding. com.
ON STAGE THE COMEDY OF ERRORS— See Wednesday. 7 p.m., $21-$29, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org. MY SCHOOL MUSICAL!—See Friday. 2 p.m., $7-$13. Prairie Dog Playhouse, 3820 Cassia St., Boise, 208336-7383, www.pdplayhouse.com.
ART ANN WEBER SCULPTURE DEMONSTRATION—Participate in a sculpture demonstration with local artist Ann Weber and gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on display. 1-3 p.m., FREE with museum admission. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208-345-8330., www.boiseartmuseum.org.
CITIZEN IDAHO CAMPAIGN TO END ISRAELI APARTHEID—The group meets every Sunday at Papa Joe’s, 1301 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, and is continually working to educate and lobby for a just and truthful U.S. policy that works to end apartheid. For more information, e-mail lamalucynasser@ yahoo.com. 6 p.m., FREE, idahocampaign.wordpress.com.
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL AZRAEL ONDI-AHMAN—Azrael OndiAhman presents an explanation of physical and metaphysical evolution focusing on a new book called The Song of God in connection to the mortal life theory behind human existence. 5 p.m., FREE, 208-407-4590, www.truegnosticchurch.org. Municipal Park, 500 S. Walnut St., Boise. MEDITATION SERVICE—Join the Center of Peace on Sunday mornings for a spiritual community meditation service at 10 a.m. and a spiritual gathering service with a different guest speaker each week at 10:30 a.m. Youth education is provided. 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., FREE. Center of Peace, 420 S. Orchard St., Boise, 208-343-0864, www.centerofpeace. org.
ODDS & ENDS TANGO MUSIC—Traveling musical group Folias Tango Musica provides live tango music for open dancing. For more information, contact Camille Wood at 208-989-0239 or e-mail starfiretango@gmail.com. 9 p.m., FREE, www.boisetango.com. Boise Cafe/Cafe Bellisima, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397.
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monday FESTIVALS & EVENTS THE NATIONAL OLDTIME FIDDLERS’ CONTEST AND FESTIVAL—The festival of fiddles has been going strong since 1953. The 2009 festival runs June 22-27 in Weiser. Fans of the music are treated to world-class musicians, parades, carnivals and concerts. Banjo, vocal and jamming technique workshops are offered to pass the traditions onto the next generation of musicians. Tickets are available through ictickets.com. Check the Web site for all the details. www. fiddlecontest.com.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES BOISE ROCK SCHOOL CAMPS—The class for ages 6-8 runs June 22-27
from 1:30-4 p.m. and July 20-25 from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Children ages 9-12 can sign up for camp July 13-18 from 1:30-4 p.m. $200 per camp, 208-830-2829, boiserockschool. com. Hyde Park Meeting Place, 1520 N. 12th St., Boise.
KIDS & TEENS KIDS’ ART CLASSES—Summer art classes (June-August) are offered every Monday and Wednesday. Kids can sign up for classes to learn fine art skills including watercolors, decoupage, acrylics, mosaic tile, weaving, printmaking and ink drawing. 10-11:30 a.m., $12 (or $10 each on a 4 class punch card). Puffy Mondaes, 200 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-407-3359, www.puffymondaes. com.
ODDS & ENDS REDUCING YOUR EMISSIONS—Joan Meitl of the Idaho Small Business Development Center will discuss new technologies, materials, process changes and other best practices that can help small- and mediumsized businesses reduce or eliminate harmful emissions that contribute to the creation of ozone. 7 p.m., FREE. Meridian Community Center, 201 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, 208-888-3579, www.meridiancity.org. WHITTENBERGER PLANETARIUM— The planetarium celebrates the International Year of Astronomy. Tonight, the shows will focus on deep space objects visible through telescopes in addition to the spring and summer constellations. Space is limited; reservations are required. Call JoAnn Bellon at 208-459-5211. 7:30 p.m., $4 adults; $2 children (5-18). Whittenberger Planetarium at The College of Idaho, Boone Science Hall corner of 20th Avenue and Fillmore, Caldwell.
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tuesday FESTIVALS & EVENTS MCFADDEN MARKET CO-OP FARMERS MARKET—The farmers market includes products such as specialty chocolate and breads, as well as naturally farmed lamb, pork, beef, chicken, eggs and garden starts. 5-8 p.m., www.mcfaddenmarketcoop.com. Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Idaho St., Meridian.
ON STAGE HIJINX COMEDIANS—The comedy is by Gabe Dunn and Danny Amspacher and the drink specials are courtesy of Jagermeister. 8 p.m., $8. Hijinx Comedy Club, 800 W. Idaho St., Boise. THE SEAGULL—See Thursday. 8 p.m., $21-$29, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-3369221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
LITERATURE POETRY READING—Poetry host Scott Berge invites poets to share their own work or favorite poems during a fun night of poetry readings. For more
information, e-mail ScottBerge@ live.com. 6:30 p.m., FREE. Brick Oven Bistro, 801 N. Main St., Boise, 208-342-3456, www.brickovenbistro. com/.
GREEN EVENINGS AT EDWARDS—The greenhouse stays open late so people can pick up local produce, have some food and wine and enjoy art and live music by a different act every week. 5 p.m., Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise, 208-3427548, www.edwardsgreenhouse.com.
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wednesday ON STAGE THE SEAGULL—See Thursday. 8 p.m., $21-$29, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-3369221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
LITERATURE DROP-IN WRITING WORKSHOP—The workshop is held twice a month and offers writers of all levels a chance to create and share work in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Author and poet Norman Weinstein facilitates the workshops. 6:30-8 p.m., FREE. The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-331-8000, www.thecabinidaho. org. WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB— Adult readers meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month to discuss the featured selection. For more information and to register, call 208562-4996. 7 p.m., FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-562-4996.
TALKS & LECTURES FISHES OF THE BOISE RIVER—Find out what type of fish are floating in the river with you. Idaho Fish and Game fisheries biologist Jeff Dillon discusses the native fish of the Boise River, the current condition of the fishery and the efforts of agencies and citizens to improve the fishery. 6:30 p.m., FREE, 208-343-7481, www. idahorivers.org. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn, Caldwell.
ODDS & ENDS 9TH STREET TOASTMASTERS— Visitors and guests are welcome to attend the 9th Street Toastmasters meeting. Noon, every Wednesday. FREE, 208-388-6484, www.9thstreettm.org. VINYL PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IDAHO—Monthly meetings (held every fourth Wednesday of the month) include guest speakers and DJs, opportunities to buy, sell and trade vinyl and, of course, a chance to share the group’s favorite albums. Keep it spinning. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 7-10 p.m., FREE, www. vpsidaho.org. Modern Hotel and Bar, 1314 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-424-8244.
The Sockratic Method by Jacob Good and Daria Kanevski was the 1st place winner in the 7th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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