8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY MARCH 3 Festivals & Events LIQUID FORUM—A discussion benefitting the National Association of Social Workers. Music from Blaze ’N’ Kelly. 21-andolder. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., 208- 2875379, www.liquidboise.com.
Concerts CURTIS STIGERS—See Picks, Page 16. 8 p.m. $35, 208-331-9224, www.curtisstigers.com. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise.
Art GYPSY GALLERY—A collection of local artisan travelers. Participating artists include Zella Bardsley, Pam McKnight, Michael Falvey, Kay Seraut, Todd Warner, David Day and many more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Empire Building, 205 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-3446315.
Literature CHANGE BEGINS WITH YOU— Yehuda Berg, best-selling author of Kabbalah: The Power to Change Everything. 6 p.m. FREE. Borders Books and Music, 350 N. Milwaukee, Boise, 208-3226668, www.borders.com.
Talks & Lectures GIRLS IN TECH—Join Boise Radio host Stephanie Wicks as she discusses what it’s like to host her program “That’s Woman’s Work.” Register at gitboisemeetings.event-brite.com. 5:45-7 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterCooler, 1401 W. Idaho, Boise.
BALLET IDAHO OPEN HOUSE— An introduction to Ballet Idaho’s Academy. The Ballet Idaho Youth Ensemble perform Peter and the Wolf at 6 p.m. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Esther Simplot Center for the Performing Arts, Ballet Idaho Annex, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, www.balletidaho. org.
Concerts CURTIS STIGERS—See Picks, Page 16. 8 p.m. $35, 208-331-9224, www.curtisstigers.com. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise.
Workshops & Classes BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING—Acclaimed artist Bill McCusker instructs a four-week course. 7-9 p.m., Thursdays in March 4-25. $58. Puffy Mondaes, 200 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-407-3359, www.puffymondaes.com.
Talks & Lectures FETTUCCINE FORUM— See Picks, Page 16. 5 p.m. FREE, 208-4335670. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., Boise, www.parklaneco.com/ roseroom.
Kids & Teens DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY PARTY—Readings from Dr. Seuss’ collection and enjoy birthday cake. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, www.gardencity.lili.org. TEEN VIDEO SHOOT—Teens are invited to make a movie about the library. Participants will use a flip VideoTM camera to record a video. 4 p.m. FREE. Library at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, 208-562-4995. www. boisepubliclibrary.org.
FRIDAY MARCH 5
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FIRST THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN BOISE— See pages 19-22 for more. 5-9 p.m. FREE, For more information, visit www. downtownboise.org.
CELEBRATE IDAHO, BOISE PHILHARMONIC BENEFIT GALA—Celebrate with a gala featuring Idaho’s wines and cuisine. Live entertainment by the Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Oinkara Basque Dancers. Both live and silent auctions with gift getaways. 6 p.m. $175 per person, $1,500 for a table of 10, 208-344-7849. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, www.boisecentre.com.
TRANSIT: JAPANESE ART JOURNEYS EASTWARD, ARTIST RECEPTION—Drop by to meet the artists behind the collaboration of works inspired by Japanese art featuring artists Kaoru Hirabayashi, Naohiko Wantanabe and the students of Nagoya Zokei University. Presented by the Visual Arts Collective and Boise State University. 6 p.m. FREE. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, www.visualartscollective.com.
JAPANESE FESTIVAL— See Picks, Page 16. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Idaho Power Building, 1221 W. Idaho 23 St., Boise, www. idahojapaneseassocation.org.
THURSDAY MARCH 4 Festivals & Events JAPANESE FESTIVAL— See Picks, Page 16. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Idaho State Historical Museum, 610 N. Julia Davis Dr., 208- 334-2120, www.idahohistory.net. VIVA LA WCR—An evening of fun and frills, Vegas style. Live music, prizes and photos with Elvis. Bring your old eye glasses to donate to the Lions Club. 7-11 p.m. $30, includes appetizers and one free drink, wcr.org. Owyhee Plaza Hotel, 1109 Main St., 208-343-4611.
On Stage ALMOST MAINE—See Picks, Page 17. 7:30 p.m. $9-$11. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., 208342-5104, www.boiselittletheater.org.
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