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REIKI I FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES—Take some time to learn energetic self care and how to keep your energy balanced. This class is offered to government employees at a special rate, however, anyone needing a price break with tuition may attend. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $99. Reiki Energy Healing Center, 3939 Targee St., Boise, 208-353-0604, reikienergyhealingcenter.com.
POETRY SLAM DELUX—The winner of this open poetry slam will take away a cool $50. Visit boisepoetry.com for more info. 8 p.m. $5. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.
TUESDAY FEB. 21 Festivals & Events FAT TUESDAY BASH—Check out the DJs of Bass Matters, giveaways, raffles, drink specials and free beads at Liquid’s annual Fat Tuesday bash. 8 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
FAT TUESDAY PARTY—This fundraiser for the Boise Blues Society’s Blues In The Schools program features music from Lori B! and Richard Soliz, The Acoustaholics and Hambones On The Beach. Admission includes Mardi Gras beads. 6 p.m. $5. Jo’s Sunshine Lounge, 1115 N. Curtis Road, Boise, 208-376-2700. HUMPIN’ HANNAH’S ANNUAL TA-TA TUESDAY BASH—Go gaga for ta-tas at this annual Fat Tuesday bash with tons of beads (the good kind, not the cheap ones), feather masks, jester crowns, Sun God masks, pacifiers, doubloons, bobbing for baubles, crowning of the Mardi Gras king and queen, VJ Jazzy Jim with Zydeco and Cajun Swamp and the Rocci Johnson Band. 7 p.m. $5. Humpin’ Hannah’s, 621 Main St., Boise, 208-345-7557.
Talks & Lectures WILD ABOUT LIFE—Discover how cheatgrass and other species of invasive annual grasses exploit changes that are occurring in native plant communities, why native communities are important and techniques available to control (or at least reduce the density of) cheat grass. The lecture will include recommendations for small landowners about how to attack cheat grass by hand and information about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s programs to help treat larger areas. 7 p.m. FREE. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, 208-4679278, fws.gov/deerflat.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 22 Festivals & Events LADIES’ NIGHT LIVE—Enjoy a dance party, open mic night and networking with new people. 6 p.m. FREE. The Red Room Tavern, 1519 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-0956, redroomboise.com.
On Stage GOD OF CARNAGE—See Wednesday, Feb. 15. 7 p.m. $30 adult, $20 senior, $10 student. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122, companyoffools.org. IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY—See Wednesday, Feb. 15. 8 p.m. $10-$15. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.
Workshops & Classes SPEEDBUMP BURLESQUE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP—SpeedBump offers a threehour, co-ed workshop focused on neo-burlesque plot concept, character development, movement and costuming. Taught by Randi Rascal, Luminous Pariah, Wiggy Stardust and Paris Original of Seattle. For reservations, email mimimashuga@gmail.com. 7-10 p.m. $25 adv., $30 door. Fatty’s, 800 W. Idaho St., Ste. 200, Boise, 208-514-2531, drinkfattys.com.
Talks & Lectures WINTER WEDNESDAYS LUNCH AND LEARN—How do our local elk and deer populations survive and thrive during harsh winters? Learn interesting facts about the herds we can see along the Boise River and in the Foothills. Gourmet soup, salad and bread lunch catered by Open Table Catering. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $16.50. MK Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise, 208-3342225, fishandgame.idaho.gov.
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