8 DAYS OUT Food & Drink
MOUNTAIN BIKING INTRO— Meet by the tennis courts to get tips on technique, trail etiquette and to take a no-drop ride through the Foothills. Visit boisebikeweek.org for more info. 6 p.m. FREE. Camel’s Back Park, 1200 W. Heron St., Boise.
STUFFED TAPAS CLASS—Learn how to prepare tapas. Call to reserve a spot. 6 p.m. $30. Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.
RECUMBENT RALLY—15-mile ride from Veteran’s Memorial Park to Dry Creek Cemetery and back. This is a great chance to learn more about recumbent bikes. Visit boisebikeweek. org for more info. 6 p.m. FREE. Veterans Memorial Park, 930 N. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Boise.
WHOLE FOODS NUTRITION 101—Dr. Emily Penney will cover weight loss and maintaining energy levels through diet. Register at boiselearns.org. 6:30-8 p.m. $10.50. Hillside Junior High School, 3536 Hill Road, Boise, 208-854-5120.
Workshops & Classes
FRIDAY MAY 20
WATERING SYSTEMS CLASS— Learn how to make your garden grow. Call 208-284-3712 for more info. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25 per class, $160 for series of eight classes. Earthly Delights Organic Farm, 372 S. Eagle Road., Ste. 353, Eagle.
On Stage IMPROVOLUTION—A fast-paced improv group whose sole aim is to work out your belly. 7:30 p.m. $5. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-385-0111, thelinenbuilding.com. TAMING OF THE SHREW—See Thursday. Dinner is optional, and must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance. 6:15 p.m. $15-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions.org.
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THIS DAY AND AGE—A perfectly happy empty-nester’s grown children come home to roost. Visit boiselittletheater.org for more info. 8 p.m. $12.50 general, $9 students and seniors. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
Festivals & Events EAGLE ISLAND EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL—Enjoy three days of music, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities and live music at the 11th annual Eagle Island Experience Festival. 5-11 p.m. FREE, $5 parking fee, Eagle Island State Park, 2691 Mace Road, Eagle. gruntwerks.net.
Sports & Fitness LOOK! FAMILY RIDE FOR SAFETY—Three-mile bike ride along the Greenbelt starting at Veterans Memorial Park. There will be informational materials, drawings and games. Visit boisebkieweek.org for more info. 6 p.m. FREE. Veterans Memorial Park, 930 N. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Boise.
Concerts BOISE PHILHARMONIC SEASON FINALE—Featuring violinist Chee-Yun and the Boise Philharmonic String Quartet performing Symphonie Espagnole and Symphonie Fantastique. 8 p.m. $23-$43. Brandt Center at NNU, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-467-8790, nnu.edu/brandt.
Food & Drink
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MOCKTOBER FEST—Why wait for Oktoberfest, when you can get all of the kielbasa, sauerkraut, dumplings, streusel and imported beer you can eat now? See Food News, Page 29. Tres Bonne Cuisine, 6555 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-6581364, tresbonnescuisine.com.
Art EXHIBIT OPENING: CHARLES KADLEC—This is a rare opportunity to view Kadlec’s work and meet the reclusive artist. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Green Chutes, 4716 W. State St., 208-342-7111.
Literature BOOK AND SCREEN WRITERS WORKSHOP—Learn the ins and outs of writer/agent relationships and how to go about getting your work published. There will be a reception for participants on Sunday evening. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $95 general, $75 students and members of the Idaho Writers Guild. Owyhee Plaza Hotel, 1109 Main St., Boise, 208-343-4611, owyheeplaza.com.
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Citizen VOLUNTEER FAIR—Check out more than 60 nonprofit organizations in the area who are looking for volunteers to help them out. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise State, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1000, boisestate.edu.
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