8 DAYS OUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS IDAHO— Events including aquatics, basketball, track and field and cycling will be held through the weekend. Visit idso.org for a complete schedule. TWILIGHT CRITERIUM—A fast-paced, high-stakes USA Cycling road race through downtown Boise. A children’s ride with Kristin Armstrong is at 3 p.m. and the opening ceremony is at 7 p.m. Visit boisetwilightcriterium.com for a full schedule and event information. See Picks, Page 15. 2-11 p.m. FREE. Boise, boisetwilightcriterium.com.
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Sports & Fitness
SATURDAY CRUISE NIGHT— Stop by for music, food, hot rods and hot wheels drag races for the kids. 5-10 p.m. FREE. Bad Boy Burgers 2, 7000 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-373-0020.
BOISE WHITE WATER FESTIVAL—Head north for stand-up paddle board class, as well as boat flights of the U.S. Boater Cross Association races. See Rec News, Page 28. 10 a.m. and noon, $25 ($5 additional day of race) to participate, FREE to watch, North Fork of the Payette River, Banks, paddleboise.com
SUNDAY JULY 17 On Stage CABARET—See Saturday. 8 p.m. $12-$40. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-3369221, idahoshakespeare.org.
Farmers Markets CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Eighth Street between Main and Bannock streets, Boise, 208-345-9287, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.
CAROUSEL IN CONCERT—See Friday. 7 p.m. $12-$69. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle.
COMEDY AT THE BALCONY— Try your stand-up routine out and/or come watch local and professional comedians. 7 p.m. FREE. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Ste. 226, Boise, 208336-1313, thebalconyclub.com.
KUNA FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-noon. Bernard Fisher Memorial Park, Swan Falls Road and Avalon Street, Kuna. MERIDIAN FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Located in the Crossroads shopping center at Eagle and Fairview roads, meridianfarmersmarket.com.
SKATING THROUGH THE DECADES—See Friday. 2 p.m. $10$15. Manchester Ice and Event Centre, McCall, 208-634-3570.
MIDDLETON FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Located in Roadside Park at the corner of Highway 44 and South Middleton Road. FREE, middletonfarmersmarket.webs.com.
Calls to Artists AUDITIONS: RUMORS—See Saturday. 2 p.m. FREE. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
NAMPA FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Located on Front Street and 14th Avenue South in Lloyd’s Square, nampafarmersmarket.com.
AUDITIONS: DAISY’S MADHOUSE—See Saturday. 1-4 p.m. FREE. Idaho Outdoor Association Grange Hall, corner of Brazil and Wright streets, Boise.
EYESPY Real Dialogue from the naked city
Farmers Markets EAST END MARKET—10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Bown Crossing, Bown Street, end of Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise.
Odds & Ends SUNDAY MARKET—Local artisans showcase their arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, food and more during this indoor market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-385-0111, thelinenbuilding.com. THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID SUNDAYS—Free pool tournament and karaoke. 8 p.m. Quarter Barrel, 4902 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-322-3430.
MONDAY JULY 18 On Stage PLAYS FROM THE ALLEY: KINGDOMS OF ROT—Alley Repertory Theater presents its annual summer reading series dedicated to giving new local playwrights the chance to shine. Purchase tickets at brownpapertickets.com. Featuring Kingdoms of Rot by Thomas Newby. 8 p.m. $10. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com. POETRY SLAM DELUX—Open slam featuring Big Poppa E. Winner earns $50. Visit boisepoetry. com for more info. 8 p.m. $5. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th, Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.
Kids & Teens ORIGAMI—Kids 8 years and older are invited to learn the Japanese tradition of paper folding. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-3620181, adalib.org. A WORLD OF CRAFTS—Craft time for kids ages 5 through 12. 3:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.
Odds & Ends LAST CALL TRIVIA—8 p.m. FREE. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Ste. 226, Boise, 208336-1313, thebalconyclub.com; 9 p.m. FREE. Applebee’s-Nampa, 1527 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa, 208-461-5330. Overheard something Eye-spy worthy? E-mail leila@boiseweekly.com
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