8 DAYS OUT STOCK UP FOR SUMMER BOOK SALE—The Friends of the Ada Community Library will hold the annual book sale. Each hardback and adult media item costs $1 and paperbacks and children’s materials cost 50 cents. Select special items will be marked with a unique price between $2-$9. All books will be half-price on Saturday, June 2, from 2-4 p.m. and an entire bag of books can be purchased for $2. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 Lake Hazel Road, Boise, 208-297-6700, adalib.org.
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SATURDAY JUNE 2 Festivals & Events CENTRAL BENCH THIRD ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL—Celebrate the diverse cultures of the Central Bench neighborhood community. Musicians and dancers will perform, artists will create and a fun day of events is planned. For more information, check out centralbenchna.org. See Picks, Page 16. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Cassia Park, 4600 W. Camas St., Boise.
CIMBA SPRING FLING—Join CIMBA to celebrate National Trails Day with trail work, a group ride and party. Check out cimbarides.org for more details. 10 a.m. FREE-$5. The Clubhouse at Jug Mountain Ranch, Hwy. 55 to Lake Fork, Lake Fork, 208-6345072, jugmountainranch.com.
On Stage
RIGGINS BIG WATER BLOWOUT RIVER FESTIVAL—One-day festival features a family friendly atmosphere with $30-$35 raft runs, a Dutch Oven cook-off and live music from Coeur d’Alene-based band Current Flow. For more information, visit bigwaterblowout.com. See Picks, Page 17. 9 a.m. FREE. Riggins City Park, Riggins, 208-628-3778, bigwaterblowout.com.
COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: RICKEY SHACKLEFORD—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.
COCKEYED—See Thursday. 8:15 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
LIQUID LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW: KATHLEEN DUNBAR—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
Festivals & Events HOKUM HOEDOWN SQUARE DANCE AND OLDTIMEY MUSIC SERIES—Enjoy music from the Hokum Hi-Flyers while you learn square-dance moves, followed by an old-time hootenanny featuring a cast of callers. Pie Hole pizza will be served and a full bar is available with ID. 7 p.m. $5, $15 per family. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-3850111, thelinenbuilding.com.
On Stage COCKEYED—See Thursday. 8:15 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com. COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: RICKEY SHACKLEFORD—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com. LIQUID LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW: KATHLEEN DUNBAR—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com. 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. THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $12.50, $9 students and seniors. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org.
Literature KIM BARNES BOOK READING—See Thursday. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org. STOCK UP FOR SUMMER BOOK SALE—See Thursday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 Lake Hazel Road, Boise, 208-297-6700, adalib.org.
Talks & Lectures AFFORDABLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT—The New Product Development Lab at Boise State will host this seminar featuring Caleb Chung, inventor of the Furby and Pleo; John Sosoka, CEO of Pulse Robotics; and Derek Dotson, senior application engineer for Spectrum Rep Company. Each will present his knowledge of inexpensive technologies used for his own product development projects. Snacks, an open house and time for networking will also be included. 1-4 p.m. FREE. Boise State Micron Engineering Center, 1910 University Drive, Room 106, Boise, coen.boisestate.edu.
Odds & Ends AUDIOMEDICS ESTHETIC EVOLUTION—The kick-off of an ongoing function on the first Friday of every month. This installment will be a fundraiser for the soundcamp at Esthetic Evolution 2012. Cover charge gets you one raffle ticket for your chance to win a ticket to Esthetic Evolution 2012. Buy additional raffle tickets for $5. 9 p.m. $5. The Red Room Tavern, 1519 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-0956, redroomboise.com.
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