8 DAYS OUT 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. MAITREYA PROJECT RELIC TOUR—See Sunday’s description. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE, donations appreciated, maitreyaproject.org. Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett, Garden City, 208658-1710. 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, 208-3430864, www.centerofpeace.org.
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KIDS & TEENS
COMEDIAN MATT BRAGG—Make reservations to be part of the audience during the recording of Matt Bragg’s comedy show Shut it Down, his first live comedy album. The regular at The Comedy Store in Hollywood has been featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and now he shares with his new hometown his stories of world travel, the U.S. Navy and growing up in Ohio. All proceeds benefit Boise Pride. 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation. Hijinx Comedy Club, 800 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-9477100, hijinxcomedyclub.com.
KIDS’ ART CLASSES—Summer art classes 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. MOBILE RECREATION VAN— See Wednesday’s description. Noon-2 p.m., FREE. Phillippi Park, 2299 S. Phillippi St., Boise.
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WEEKLY TIBETAN BUDDHIST GROUP PRACTICE—Weekly Tibetan Buddhist Group Practice at a new time. Join the group on Sundays at 10 a.m. for meditation and discussion on The Buddha Path by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. All are welcome. 10 a.m., FREE. Dzogchen Shen Pan Choling Dharma Center, 116 N. Latah, Boise, 208-3453032, www.dzogchenidaho. org. ZEN MEDITATION AND BUDDHISM— Meet for meditation and a free public talk every Sunday at the White Cloud Zen Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting zen practice of those who live in Idaho. White Cloud Zen Center, 1315 W. Washington St., Boise.
ODDS & ENDS ECSTATIC DANCE—Experience dance in a safe, nonjudgmental, drug-free, all-ages, all-backgrounds environment that celebrates and honors self-expression, community and movement that is fun for the whole family. The Ecstatic Dance is facilitated by Christopher Soderland and includes dances such as: 5 rhythms, the wave, soul motion, yoga dance, sacred circle, body choir, trance dance, mindful movement, barefoot boogie and dance jam. For more information, e-mail xto_sod@yahoo.com. 9:30-11 a.m., sliding scale $7-$15. Fulton Street Center for the Arts, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, www.bctheater. org. SOCIAL COUNTRY DANCING— A group meets Sunday nights for social country dancing. 7-10 p.m., FREE, www.lessonsindance.com. The Bull’s Head Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-855-5858.
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monday FESTIVALS & EVENTS POETRY SLAM DELUX EROTICA SLAM—At the poetry slam during the hot summer month of July, slammers reading erotica receive extra points. Those ages 21 and older who want to share their spoken words can compete for $100 in cash as judged by members of the adoring audience. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. and the slamming starts at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Cheryl Maddalena at 208-426-0383 or e-mail cheryl_maddalena@ yahoo.com. 7:30 p.m., $5, www.boisepoetry.com. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th, Boise, 208-343-0886.
PLAYS FROM THE ALLEY—Every Monday evening in July, Alley Repertory Theater hosts a script reading that involves local playwrights, actors and directors in front of a live audience. The storytelling format encourages audience feedback and post-reading discussions. Participants can bring picnics to enjoy before or during the readings. No outside alcohol is allowed; beer and wine is available for purchase. The reading is Inflection Point by Greg Hampikian. 7:30 p.m., $7 per reading or $24 for the whole series, 208-338-4278, www.alleyrep.org. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES DANCE WITH CAIRO FUSION— Boise’s only progressive fusion bellydance company is accepting new students monthly. Classes are on Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. Visit www. cairofusiondance.com or e-mail samirailnaia@hotmail.com for more information. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES—Learn Scottish country dance with The Thistle and Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers. Beginners are welcome and dancers may join the group at anytime. No partner is required, all dances are taught and an enjoyable time among pleasant people is the standard. Comfortable shoes and street clothes are advised. For more information, e-mail scottish@cableone.net or call 208-342-2812. 7:15-9:15 p.m., $4, Eagle Performing Arts Center, 149 W. State St., Eagle, 208-338-4633.
LITERATURE ANIMATICS MANGA GROUP— Join the Animatics Manga Group’s discussion of all things manga or anime. 6:30 p.m., FREE, 208-376-4229, www.rediscoveredbookshop.com. The Rediscovered Bookshop, 7079 Overland Road, Boise.
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tuesday FESTIVALS & EVENTS MCFADDEN MARKET CO-OP FARMERS MARKET—The farmers market includes information about green living, entertainment, children’s activities and 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. THE SCREENWRITERS GROUP—Learn and practice pitching your screenplay or project at the Idaho Screenwriters Group, meeting the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, e-mail sherry.ae@ hotmail.com. 6:30 p.m., Idaho Pizza Company, 3840 Glenwood, Boise, 853-1224.
ON STAGE THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD—See Thursday’s description. 8 p.m., $21-$29, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www. idahoshakespeare.org.
CONCERTS LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO—The group’s spiritual sound melds native South African music with Christian gospel music. Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s latest release titled Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu is a tribute to the South African warrior who united numerous regional tribes in the late 1800s and became the first king of the Zulu nation. 8 p.m., $32-$40 adv.; $37-$45 door.
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