8 DAYS OUT Odds & Ends
Workshops & Classes
Kids & Teens
HIP-HOP 101—Family friendly break dance battle featuring hiphop performers and music by Dedicated Servers. 7 p.m. $5. The Pursuit, 6151 N. Discovery Way, Boise.
HOW TO BUILD A RETAINING WALL—Learn how to install natural rock or concrete retaining walls in your yard. 10 a.m. FREE. FarWest Garden Center, 5728 West State St., Boise, 208-8534000.
THERAPY DOGS—Each month children can enjoy a story session with therapy dogs. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3844200, boisepubliclibrary.org.
MAKE A PYSANKY-UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG—Learn how to use dye and wax to make traditional, colorful Easter eggs with complex designs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $3-$4. Idaho State Historical Museum, 610 N. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-334-2120, history. idaho.gov.
Odds & Ends
SATURDAY MARCH 26 Festivals & Events BOISE FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW—See Friday. $2-$7, FREE for children 6 and younger. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, boisecentre. com. HOLISTIC AND WELLNESS FAIR—Check out vendors offering services such as quantum touch energy massage, Reiki healing, tarot card readings and more. 1-6 p.m. FREE. Her Spirit Center for Growth, 5181 Overland Road, Boise, 208-3453588.
On Stage THE FANTASTICKS—See Thursday. 6:15 p.m. $16.50-$37.50. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions. org. CHUCKLES COMEDY CABARET—Boise’s newest comedy venue will feature someone different each week, from hot young newbies to established stand-up comedians. 8 p.m. $12. China Blue, 100 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-338-6604.
VINTAGE SWING DANCE—Instructions on classic Lindy Hop moves. All ages. No partner required. 8 p.m. $5. Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., Boise, 208-871-6352, heirloomdancestudio.com.
Art GRAND OPENING—Check out Boise’s newest artist co-op and gallery. Festivities include live music, children’s art activities, dancing and drawings for prizes. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Green Chutes, 4716 W. State St., Boise, 208-342-7111.
Green COMMUNITY SEED SWAP— Bring your saved or purchased seeds to swap with fellow gardeners and learn about volunteer opportunities with the Idaho Community Garden. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise, 208-342-7548, edwardsgreenhouse.com.
BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS— Get a basic Latin dance lesson at 9 p.m. and then commence dance to music from a live DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Boise Cafe, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-3433397. PROM IS FOR EVERYONE— Constance McMillen will speak at this celebration of the Bill of Rights. She successfully sued the Itawamba County School District in Mississippi for not being allowed to bring her girlfriend to the prom. Dinner will be followed by her talk, a live auction and a Prom dance party. Tickets to the dance only are available for $10. 6 p.m. $50-$100. Powerhouse Event Center, 621 S. 17th St., Boise, 208-433-0197, powerhouseevent.com. TURKEY HUNTING SEMINAR— Learn all you need to know about hunting turkey in the area. The class will cover calling, hunting techniques, decoys, camo options and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Sierra Trading Post, 530 E. Sonata Lane, Meridian, 208898-0261.
CINDERELLA—See Thursday. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. $6-$15. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1609, mc. boisestate.edu. PIRATES OF PENZANCE GOES WEST—See Friday. 7:30 p.m. $10-$22. Limelight, 3575 E. Copper Point Way, Meridian, 208898-9425.
Food & Drink CIDERHOUSE DINNER AND AUCTION—Enjoy an evening of Basque music, dancing, food and all the hard cider you can drink. Proceeds will help send the Oinkari Basque Dancers to Spain to show off Boise’s Basque culture. See Picks, Pages 16-17. 7 p.m. $50. Basque Center, 601 W. Grove St., 208-331-5097 or 208-342-9983, basquecenter. com. PIGAPALOOZA—Support breast cancer research by partaking in this celebration of everything porcine. Admission price covers all you can drink and eat. See Picks, Page 17. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $25. Brewforia, 3030 E. Overland Road, 208-888-7668, brewforia.com.
Skeleton Blues by Connor Coughlin was the 1st place winner in the 9th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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