8 DAYS OUT LIPSINC! APRIL FOOLS’ SHOW—The newest star of the troupe, Brenda Starr, will join Victoria and Martini and special guest Spike Naugahyde for the first April Fools’ show in three years. 8:30 p.m. $15. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., second floor, Capitol Terrace, 208-3361313, thebalconyclub.com.
Art FIRST FRIDAY ART IN EAGLE— Take a stroll through downtown Eagle and visit local merchants and galleries along the way. Stop in the shops and enjoy a drink, art and music. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Old State Street and Eagle Road, Eagle.
Kids & Teens IDAHO GEOGRAPHIC BEE FINAL—Almost 100 students will compete for the chance to represent Idaho in the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. 12:30 p.m. FREE. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, sub.boisestate.edu. KIDS CLASS: PAPER MAKING—Kids ages 5-18 years will make their own paper. Please call to register. 10-11:30 a.m. $12. Puffy Mondaes, 200 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-407-3359, puffymondaes.com.
Odds & Ends ART AND SCIENCE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE—Open house to meet doctors and ask questions about naturopathic medicine. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Natural Health, 4219 Emerald St., Boise, 208-338-0405, boisenaturalhealth.com.
On Stage
Workshops & Classes
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.
RESIN CASTING WORKSHOP— Learn the basics of rubber mold making, experiment with resin and pigment and create a work of art of your own during this two-day class. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $245. The Sculpture Studio, 504 E. 45th Ste. 11, Garden City, 208-867-9922, thesculpturestudio.org.
CHUCKLES COMEDY CABARET—Boise’s newest comedy venue will feature someone new 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. FAMILY SERIES BALLET—Hourlong interactive introduction to the ballet for children and their families, featuring Sleeping Beauty. For more info or to purchase tickets call 208-3430556. Noon. $10. Esther Simplot Center for the Performing Arts, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-345-9116. LIPSINC! APRIL FOOLS’ SHOW—See Friday. 8:30 p.m. $15. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., second floor, Capitol Terrace, Boise, 208-336-1313, thebalconyclub.com.
Food & Drink AUTISM AWARENESS LUNCH— Join Blythe Johnston, Mrs. Idaho 2011, to raise funds for the Idaho Autism Awareness Organization by having lunch at Red Robin. Visit mrsidaho2011.com and print the flyer you will need in order for the restaurant to donate 10 percent of your bill to the organization. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Red Robin, 267 N. Milwaukee Road, Boise, 208-323-0023.
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 MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE GALA—Local artists have created original artwork using Boise Art Museum patrons as models. Join them and members of the community for an unveiling of the artwork. For tickets and info call 208-345-8330, Ext. 10. 6 p.m. $150 BAM members, $175 nonmembers, Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.
Green COMPOSTING WORKSHOP—See Thursday. See Picks, Page 16. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE. Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise, 208-514-3755, cityofboise.org/ parks/foothills.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE—Get a great deal on paperbacks, hardbacks, coffee-table books, cookbooks, records, CDs and more when the library does a little spring cleaning. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.
SATURDAY APRIL 2 Festivals & Events LGBT HEALTH AWARENESS HEALTH AND INFO FAIR—Community partners including Project Filter, a.l.p.h.a., Dr. Charles Bunch, Idaho Safe Schools Coalition and more will be providing information and free services to all participants during the fair. Noon-4 p.m. FREE, donations welcome. The Community Center, 305 E. 37th St., Garden City, 208-336-3870, tccidaho.org. SEVEN ARROWS POW WOW— Experience the richness and diversity of Native American culture, customs and histories. Featuring traditional song, dance, crafts and storytelling. Noon. $3 general, FREE for students with ID. Student Union Jordan Ballroom, Boise State, 208-426-1000, boisestate.edu.
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