8 DAYS OUT SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP—Practice rolling your Rs during this Spanish conversation group hosted by CR Languages. 6 p.m. FREE. Sapphire Bar & Grill, 622 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-363-7277. 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., 208991-2183, thelobbyboise.com.
FRIDAY MAY 27 On Stage 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. THIS DAY AND AGE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $12.50 general, $9 students and seniors. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org. WILLIE WANKA—The Prairie Dog players put their own wacky spin on the story of a boy, his love for chocolate and family. 7:15 p.m. $8-$13. Prairie Dog Playhouse, 3820 Cassia St., Boise, 208-336-7383, pdplayhouse.com.
Workshops & Classes INTERCAMBIO: SPANISH-ENGLISH—English speakers have the opportunity to practice their Spanish with native Spanishspeakers. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Puentes Language Programs, 4720 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-344-4270, puentes.biz.
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BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS— Get a basic Latin dance lesson at 9 p.m. and then salsa it up with a live DJ until 2 a.m. while enjoying drinks and snacks. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Boise Cafe, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-3433397.
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, 208-345-9515.
SATURDAY MAY 28 Farmers Markets CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Main and Bannock streets, Boise, 208-3459287, capitalcitypublicmarket. com. EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. KUNA FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-noon. FREE. Bernard Fisher Memorial Park, Swan Falls Road and Avalon Street, Kuna. MERIDIAN FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Crossroads shopping center at Eagle and Fairview roads. meridianfarmersmarket.com. MIDDLETON FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE, Located in Roadside Park at the corner of Highway 44 and South Middleton Road, middletonfarmersmarket.webs.com. NAMPA FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE, Located on Front Street and 14th Avenue South in Lloyd’s Square, nampafarmersmarket.com.
TAMING OF THE SHREW—See Thursday. 6:15 p.m. $15-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., 208385-0021, kedproductions.org. THE TWILIGHT ZONE—The Red Light Variety Show brings the horror, fascination and odd beauty of the Twilight Zone to life via ballet, burlesque, hula-hooping, belly dance and more. Purchase tickets at brownpapertickets. com. 9 p.m. $10 adv., $12 door. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-4248297, visualartscollective.com. THIS DAY AND AGE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $12.50 general, $9 students and seniors. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org. WILLIE WANKA—See Friday. 7:15 p.m. $8-$13. Prairie Dog Playhouse, 3820 Cassia St., Boise, 208-336-7383, www. pdplayhouse.com.
Workshops & Classes BACK TO BASICS SPINNING CLASS—Guest instructor Lonna Steele will take spinners back to wool spinning basics and techniques. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $65. Puffy Mondaes, 200 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-407-3359, puffymondaes.com.
KNITTING A CONTINUOUS PAIR OF SOCKS—Three-session class meets on consecutive Friday nights. Melissa Transtrum will demonstrate how to knit a pair of socks in one continuous tube, with waste yarn heels and cuffs. 6:30-9 p.m. $45. Puffy Mondaes, 200 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-407-3359, puffymondaes. com. WALK-IN GLASS STUDIO—Create your own fused glass artwork with the help of a studio artist. No experience necessary, and all ages are welcome. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $15-$35. Fusions Glass Studio, 347 S. Edgewood Lane, Ste. 120, Eagle, 208-938-1055, fusions-idaho.com.
Kids & Teens MUSIC AND MOVEMENT— Loud, silly fun that focuses on rhythm, coordination and other skills. All ages welcome. 10:30 a.m. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.
Skeleton Blues by Connor Coughlin was the 1st place winner in the 9th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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