ALL KEYED UP—Join musicians from Boise Philharmonic, Boise State University and Boise Baroque for an evening of piano, organ and glockenspiel music. 7:30 p.m. Suggested $10 donation. Cathedral of the Rockies, First United Methodist Church, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, 208343-7511.
IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN PLANT SALE—Purchase water-wise plants for your garden. The Friday evening sale is open to Idaho Botanical Garden members only. The public is invited on Saturday. See Picks, Page 16. 4-8 p.m. $3-$5. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
Art FIRST FRIDAY ART IN EAGLE— Take a stroll through downtown Eagle and visit local merchants and galleries along the way. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Eagle, Old State Street and Eagle Road, Eagle, eaglechamber.com.
Literature LITERATURE FOR LUNCH: THE SUMMER BOOK—This short story cycle by Trove Jansson recalls a summer on a small island where a woman, her son and granddaughter live. The book meditates on youth, age, time and place. For more info, contact Cheryl Hindrichs at cherylhindrichs@boisestate.edu or Carol Martin at cmartin@boisestate. edu. 12:10-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.
SATURDAY MAY 4 Festivals & Events CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW WITH STREET FAIR—Enjoy classic cars and antique tractors, shopping local vendors and artisans, while kids play in a bouncy house or on the playground. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Nampa Church of the Brethren, 11030 W. Orchard Ave., Nampa, 208466-3321, nampacob.org. ICMS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RALLY—The Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety is hosting a ride to the Idaho State Capitol to promote safety during Motorcycle Awareness Month. Registration begins at 11 a.m. 11 a.m. FREE. Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 E. Hwy. 21, Boise, 208-3342432, idahobikerights.com.
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MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU: STAR WARS COSTUME PARTY— Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character, listen to live music and partake of Snake River Brewing beer specials all night long. See Picks, Page 17. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Spacebar Arcade, 200 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-918-0597, spacebararcade.com. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU—The Idaho CORE team hosts a night of Star Warsthemed fun to raise funds for its next effigy art project selected for Burning Man 2013. Featuring local DJs, a silent auction, raffle items and a preview of the Burning Man project. For more info, email idahocore@gmail.com. 9 p.m. $5-$10. China Blue, 100 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-9515, chinabluenightclub.com. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EXPO—Conservation groups deliver 20-minute presentations about their projects and answer questions. Partners include the Center for Ecosystem Survival, the College of Idaho, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and more. Presented by Zoo Boise. See Picks, Page 17. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $7-$9. zooboise.org. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-4636. WOMEN’S HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIRE—This day is dedicated to the ladies, their health, their fitness and their love of shopping. Seminars during the day, with a fashion show at 2 p.m. Take a pair of gently used shoes to donate to the Soles 4 Souls fundraiser to be refurbished and redistributed to needy people around the world. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.
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On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: WAYNE FRANCIS—7 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.
Concerts BOISE PHILHARMONIC: RACHMANINOV—7:30 p.m. $12-$77. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1609, boisephilharmonic.org.
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WHITNEY WOMEN’S CHORALE ON BROADWAY—Indulge in dessert while enjoying solos and ensembles of Broadway favorites, and a silent auction and prize drawings. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. $14 adv., $15 door. Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-343-2892, whitneywomenschorale.org.
Food & Drink QUARTO DE MAYO—Join the Treasure Valley Parrot Heads for a fundraiser to support the Idaho Humane Society. Wear your most gaudy tropical attire. Featuring door prizes, silent auction and a raffle. 6 p.m. FREE. Crescent No Lawyers Bar/Grill, 5500 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-3229856, no-lawyers.com.
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