8 DAYS OUT Odds & Ends
405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
SCANDINAVIAN DANCING—The nonprofit Scandinavian Society of Southwest Idaho presents this lesson in Scandinavian dancing with a live band. 7 p.m. $5. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3100 S. Five Mile Road, Boise.
NOT NOW, DARLING—See Thursday. 6:15 p.m. $15-$20 show only, $39 dinner and show. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions. org.
Food & Drink
SATURDAY MAY 19
RUSSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL— See Friday. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise, 208-345-1553, stseraphimboise.org.
Festivals & Events EAGLE ISLAND EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL—The festival has teamed up with Global Lounge, an organization that promotes programs that encourage an understanding of cultural diversity through music, art and dance. The 12th year of the festival will include all sorts of acts that bring together the textures of global communities. See Picks, Page 16. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE ($5 parking fee). Eagle Island State Park, 2691 Mace Road, Eagle.
info, email info@sageyogaboise. com. 10 a.m. $50. Sage Yoga and Wellness, 242 N. Eighth St., Ste. 200, Boise, 208-338-5430, sageyogaboise.com.
Odds & Ends SPRING SWAP MEET—The annual High Desert HarleyDavidson Spring Swap Meet features a little bit of everything and more. If you have something you want to sell, contact events manager Todd Godfrey at tgodfrey@highdeserthd.com for a vendor release form. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. High Desert Harley-Davidson, 2310 Cinema Drive, Meridian, 208-338-5599, highdeserthd.com.
Art
HOME MAKEOVER SHOW: INSIDE AND OUT—Tour 80-plus exhibits to discover what’s hot in decorating, kitchen and bath renovations, landscaping and more. For more info, log onto idahobusinessleague.com. 10 a.m.6 p.m. $1. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, boisecentre.com.
SHOSHONE FALLS EXCURSION—Visit the “Niagra of the West” on this van trip, which includes a presentation from former College of Southern Idaho professor Jim Gentry and lunch at Elevation 486, which overlooks the Snake River Canyon. This excursion is offered in conjunction with the exhibits Shoshone Falls: 3 Perspectives, and Shoshone Falls and the Democratic Sublime. Cost includes lunch. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $50 center members, $75 nonmembers. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org.
SUNDAY MAY 20
Religious/Spiritual
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY—Join the Boise Museum Association for a family friendly event in recognition of International Museum Day. Featuring games, activities, crafts and living history. Noon-5 p.m. FREE. Basque Block, 601 Grove St., Boise.
ENERGY MEDICINE INTENSIVE—Warrior Healing Energy Medicine Intensive with Evolver co-founder Jonathan Talat Phillips. In this daylong workshop, the wisdom of Reiki, bioenergetic therapy, shamanism and the ancient gnostics will be incorporated to bring more love, confidence and healing into your life and the world around you. For more
On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: KRIS SHAW—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-9060658, varsitypubmeridian.com. LIQUID LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW: SEAN PEABODY—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid,
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Festivals & Events EAGLE ISLAND EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL—See Satuday. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE ($5 parking fee). Eagle Island State Park, 2691 Mace Road, Eagle. HOME MAKEOVER SHOW: INSIDE AND OUT—See Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $1. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208336-8900, boisecentre.com.
JOANN’S IRIS GARDEN GALA AT THE GARDEN—Featuring more than 400 irises, wine tasting, live music, food and arts and crafts vendors. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Joann’s Iris Garden, 1325 N. Hesse Lane, Eagle, 208-631-9498 or 208-2300769.
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On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: KRIS SHAW—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-9060658, varsitypubmeridian.com. LIQUID LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW: SEAN PEABODY—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
Sports & Fitness SEVEN WHEELS OF WONDER—Bring your ID, watch, backpack/satchel, pen, some cash and your desire for some biking, boozing fun and participate in this points-based alley cat race. Registration takes place one hour prior. Visit crankthefront.bogspot.com for more info. 4 p.m. $10. Payette Brewing Company, 111 W. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-344-0011, payettebrewing.com.
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