8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY JUNE 2 Festivals & Events LIQUID FORUM—Liquid Lounge and United Vision for Idaho host a discussion forum showcasing a different local nonprofit each month, along with a silent auction and local music. This month, Idaho Human Rights Education Center’s Executive Director Amy Hertzfeld will speak followed by music from Dan Costello and Leta Neustaedter. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-2875379, www.liquidboise.com.
Workshops & Classes BUSINESS KILLERS: I’M TOO BUSY RUNNING THE COMPANY—Workshop focused on the six mistakes that people make that could kill their business. 1 p.m. FREE. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 1021 Manitou Ave., Boise, 208426-1640, www.idahosbdc.org. HIKING SUN VALLEY AND KETCHUM—Scott Marchant, author of The Day Hiker’s Guide to Sun Valley & Ketchum, will discuss the local area and highlight many hiking opportunities in the Smoky, Boulder and Pioneer mountains. 7 p.m. FREE. REI, 8300 W. Emerald, Boise, 208322-1141, www.rei.com.
Sports & Fitness TRICYCLE RACES—The disclaimer at the beginning of Jackass was about exactly this sort of thing, which is why it’s awesome. 10 p.m. FREE. The Lobby, 760 W. Main St., Boise, 208-991-2183, www.thelobbyboise.com.
Citizen BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT VOLUNTEER NIGHT—Volunteer bicycle mechanics are on hand to answer bicycle repair questions, help with problem diagnosis and assist with repairs. Boise Bicycle Project relies on volunteers to continue its work of fixing up old bicycles and donating them to children of low income families and local refugees. 6-8 p.m. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 Lusk St., Boise, 208-429-6520, www. boisebicycleproject.org.
Kids & Teens SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS: SING, ACT, DANCE OR MIX AND MATCH—Two-week camp to immerse students in the world of musical theater. Students learn the fundamentals of acting, dancing, singing and staging while also developing advanced theater skills such as character development, comedic timing and scene objective. This program fosters the unique strengths and talents of each student, no audition required. Working as a team, the kids produce a show to be performed on the last day of camp. Contact Steve Galka at the Downtown
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Family YMCA 208-344-5502 ex. 271 to register. June 2-Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 7-18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; and July 12-23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $187-$264. YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise, 208-344-5501, www.ymcaboise.org.
THURSDAY JUNE 3 On Stage THE BOB AND AL SHOW—A play following what happens when characters talk back to the playwright as they are being written. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. Stage Coach Theatre, 5296 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-342-2000, www. stagecoachtheatre.com.
Leo comes up with Jennie Malone and she’s a keeper. Still, it is a bumpy trip on the road to dreamland for these not-so-young lovers. George and Jennie stumble on, overcoming both their hesitation on the rebound and emotional neediness. In a hilarious, farcical subplot, Leo has a fling with Faye, Jennie’s dizzy and neurotic married friend. 8 p.m. $11 adult, $9 senior and student. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, www.boiselittletheater.org.
Workshops & Classes LOCOVORE GROUP POTLUCK— A monthly meeting to discuss trends, trade resources, information on where to get your food, and even gift or trade homegrown food. North End Organic Nursery, 2350 Hill Road, Boise, 208-3894769, northendnursery.com.
CHAPTER TWO—A play following recent widower and writer George Schneider, who is encouraged by his younger brother, Leo, to start dating again, which sends George into even greater depression after a series of bad matches. Then
NOISE/CD REVIEW CABINESSENCE: NAKED FRIENDS Devoted fans will recognize “Cabinessence” as the title of a Beach Boys song from their 1969 album 20/20. However, washing ashore from the colder waves of the Pacific Northwest is a relatively new indie quintet that bears the same name. The group Cabinessence recently released their second full-length album, Naked Friends (Spark & Shine) in which co-front men Jacob Arnold and Nathan Maricle bare it all in their retro yet contemporary compilation of warm harmonies and sci-fi instrumentals. Selfdescribed as “space-hippie country” musicians, Cabinessence’s style is so varied that it seems to defy categorization, even with their own words. Genre fusion can be risky and sometimes ill-advised, but Cabinessence is fearless with experimentation. In “Get Down,” the woo-woo-woo-woos and nahnah-nah-nahs, are obvious nods to the likes of Brian Wilson and company, but repetitive lyrics give way to an interesting and discordant finish. Similarly, “Consider the Source” concludes with a cluster of childlike giggles that left me wondering if I had missed a joke. Frequent application of steel guitar and angelic falsettos suggest a vinyl vintage, but sophisticated mixing reminds us that these are not AM radio tunes. They probably aren’t FM radio tunes, either, but they’ll keep listeners guessing all the way through the dozen songs on Naked Friends. On the flip side, dedicated listening to this album is a little overwhelming. It might do better with the distractions and libations of an outdoor summer concert. —Sarah Barber WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M