8 DAYS OUT Literature LISA ROBERTSON— See Picks, Page 16. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Lookout Room, boisestate.edu/english/mfa.
Concerts ENSO STRING QUARTET—Recent winners at Banff, Concert Artists Guild International Competition and Fischoff. See Picks, Page 16. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Morrison Center Recital Hall, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, 208-426-1609.
Talks & Lectures METRO CONVERSATIONS— Wake up with an informative networking event. Various Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Boise Association businesses host this early morning event designed to offer the public a chance to meet one another while discussing things happening within our community. 8-9 a.m. FREE, Moon’s Kitchen Cafe, 712 W. Idaho St. 208-3850472. www.boisechamber.org.
Odds & Ends BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS— Get a basic Latin dance lesson included in the cover at 9 p.m. and then practice dancing to music by DJ Tomas or DJ Saya. Loosen up with a beer or glass of wine. Empanadas from Tango’s are served Friday evenings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Boise Cafe/ Cafe Bellisima, 219 N. 10th St. 208-343-3397. BOOK SALE—9 a.m. FREE. Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, www.gardencity.lili.org.
CONTRA DANCE—The monthly third Saturday contra dance features live music by Robert and Judi with calling by Denise and Gar y. The new dancer orientation starts at 7:30 p.m. and the dance is from 8-11 p.m. Couples, singles and children 10 years and older are welcome. Partners are not necessar y. The dances are smoke- and alcohol-free. For more information, e-mail boisecontradance@fastem.com or visit www.boisecontraband. net.7:30-11 p.m. $8 adults, $3 youth (10-18 years old), Broadway Dance Center, 893 E. Boise Ave. 208-794-6843. FASHION SHOW—Outrageous costumes modeled by local favorites, hosted by Miner va Jane and Jen Adams with proceeds benefiting Boise Pride. Immediately following the fashion show there will be a costume contest. 9:30 p.m. $8. Hijinx Comedy Club, 800 W. Idaho St. 208-9477100, hijinxcomedyclub.com. HOLISTIC WELLNESS FAIRE— Featuring alternative practitioners, therapists, intuitive, body workers and wellness products. Also: speakers, experiential workshops, music and belly dancing. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5. Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, www.expoidaho.com. RECORD STORE DAY—Mix-tape contest, live music and special items. Visit therecordexchange. com for more info or see Listen Here on Page 32. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St. 208-344-8010, www. therecordexchange.com.
disciplines created over the previous six to eight days, all on the theme of Us vs. Them. See Arts News, Page 34. 8 p.m. $7. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, www.visualartscollective.com. CABARET—8 p.m. $38. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, www. nampaciviccenter.com. MOTION PICTURES— Idaho Dance Theater’s spring show. See Picks, Page 16. 8 p.m. $14-$28. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive. boisestate.edu. METAMORPHOSES—See Thursday 7:30 p.m. $9-$15. Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane 208-426-3980, theatre. boisestate.edu. NAMASTE MAN—See Wednesday. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $32. Boise Contemporar y Theater, 854 Fulton St. 208-442-3232, www. bctheater.org. NUNSENSE—See Thursday. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd. 208385-0021. kedproductions.org. TRANNY ROADSHOW—Multimedia per formance with an eclectic group of artists, each one self-identified as transgender. Music, spoken word, comedy, juggling, stor ytelling, puppetr y and more. See Picks, page 16. 7 p.m. $10. Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett, Garden City, 208-658-1710, www.boiseuu.org.
On Stage BETWEEN SIX AND EIGHT—Kick-off event for Alley Repertor y Theater featuring new six- to eight-minute works in various
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FRIDAY NIGHT DRUM JAM— Drummers are surrounded by the rhythm of the community while drumming, dancing and listening to the beats.. 8-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Drum Central, 2709 W. State St. 208-424-9519, www.boisedrumcentral.com. NOCHES LATINAS—Every Friday night, a DJ spins the hottest salsa, durangese, merengue, cumbia and bachata with salsa dancing the rest of the night. All ages. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Chilango’s Mexican Restaurant, 8915 W. Overland Road 208376-0304.
SATURDAY APRIL 17 Festivals & Events CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—Downtown Boise’s Saturday farmers market launches this weekend with produce, art and handcrafted food. 9 a.m. FREE. Downtown Boise on Eighth Street between Bannock and the Grove. www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com. Dude Howdy by Steve Klamm was the 1st place winner in the 8th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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