8 DAYS OUT MIKE BIRBIGLIA: MY GIRLFRIEND’S BOYFRIEND TOUR—The frequent This American Life contributor and star of three Comedy Central Presents specials brings his one-man show chronicling his romantic past and sure to include awkwardness to Boise. Visit birbigs.com for more info. Purchase tickets at Boise Co-op and the Record Exchange, charge by phone at 208-3871273, or the Egyptian Theatre Box Office. See Picks, Page 20. 7 p.m. $35. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre. net.
208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.
Kids & Teens IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER CLASS—Instructor Steven Zunich will offer classes in two sessions for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. Zunich has performed improv for years and studied at The Second City, one of the most well-respected improvisational theater companies in the world. Classes meet Friday afternoons for one hour for eight consecutive weeks. Register online at cityofboise.org/parks. Contact Clay Lee at clee@cityofboise.org or Zunich at stevenzunich@gmail. com for more info. $41 Boise residents, $63 nonresidents. Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise, 208-384-4486, cityofboise.org/ parks.
XANADU—See Thursday. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show. $15$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions.org.
SATURDAY MARCH 24 Festivals & Events BOISE FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW—See Friday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $8 adults, $3 ages 13-17, FREE for children 12 and younger. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, boisecentre.com. SOLFEST—Enjoy a spring break weekend filled with snow, sun and rock ‘n’ roll, featuring Blitzen Trapper. See visitsunvalley.com for more info and a complete schedule. See Picks, Page 21. Various times and locations, downtown Sun Valley.
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Literature
Odds & Ends
LITERATURE FOR LUNCH BOOK CLUB—This monthly book discussion group supported by the Boise State Department of English will look at 20th-century narratives about midlife. This month: Bliss by Peter Carey. For more information, contact English professors Carol Martin at carolmartin@boisestate.edu or Cheryl Hindrichs at cherylhindrichs@boisestate.edu. 12:10-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise,
BOISE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY MESSIER MARATHON— Share the wonders of the night skies with the Boise Astronomical Society at the Eagle Cove Campground. For more info, email treasurer@boiseastro.org. 5 p.m. FREE, but regular State Park camping fees apply. Bruneau Dunes State Park, 27608 Sand Dunes Road, Mountain Home, 208-366-7919.
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COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: RON OSBOURNE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com. LIQUID LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW: SHAYMA TASH—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com. ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD—See Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. $15; $12 seniors, Boise State alumni and non-Boise State students; FREE with valid Boise State ID. Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-3980, theatre. boisestate.edu. XANADU—See Thursday. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show. $15$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions.org.
Auditions AUDITIONS FOR OPEN SPACE—The Open Space performance venue will hold auditions for actors, musicians, singers, etc. interesting in filling its 2012 calendar. By appointment only, call 208-841-8797 or email shelly@theopenspacevenue.com for scheduling. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. The Open Space, 12 N. Fisher Park Way in Eagle Island Crossing, Eagle, 208-938-6128, theopenspacevenue.com.
Concerts
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BOISE PHILHARMONIC: GERMAN REQUIEM—This event features Boise Philharmonic Conductor Robert Franz with Mary Wilson and Grant Youngblood. Free conductor’s talk at 7 p.m. for all ticket holders. Visit boisephilharmonic.org for more info and tickets. 8 p.m. $25.50$76.50. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, mc.boisestate.edu.
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