8 DAYS OUT Concerts ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL—6:30 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Pavilion, Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, www.sunvalley.com.
Art SUN VALLEY CENTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL—See Friday. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 5th St. E., Ketchum, 208-7269491, www.sunvalleycenter.org.
Odds & Ends THE GREAT DOLPHIN DUNK— Adopt and race a rubber dolphin to raise money for the Boys and Girls clubs of Ada County. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Roaring Springs Water Park, 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian, 208-8848842, www.roaringsprings.com.
POETRY SLAM DELUX: INDIVIDUAL FINALS—Boise’s top slam poets will compete to represent Boise at the individual World Poetry Slam in Philadelphia in October. 7:30 p.m. $5. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th, Boise, 208-343-0886, www.neurolux. com.
On Stage
Workshops & Classes
Workshops & Classes
MIDDLE EASTERN MEZE WITH CHEF TIZIANA—Learn to make Middle Eastern appetizers such as white bean dip, tahini and Turkish salad. Wine tastings and halvah for dessert. 6:30 p.m. $50. Pottery Gourmet, 811 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-3680649.
COOKING WITH HERBS—Local chef, Ava Whitlock, will teach you how to cook with fresh herbs. Register at www.eventbrite.com. See Picks, Page 20. 6 p.m. FREE. Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise, 208-342-7548, www.edwardsgreenhouse.com.
Literature NOVEL ORCHARD POETRY CRITIQUE—Bring the poem you’re working on, whatever state it’s in and receive some opinions. Give your opinion on someone else’s poetry. Discuss poetry and its many forms or question other writers about their process. 6:30 p.m. FREE. A Novel Adventure, 906 W. Main St., Boise, 208344-8088.
SALSA SUNDAYS—6 p.m.-2 a.m. Cowgirls, 353 Ave. E, Kuna, 208-922-9522, www.cowgirlsaloon.com. SUPER SECRET EXPERIMENTAL BEAD SHOW—See Friday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Doubletree Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Boulevard, Garden City, 208-3431871, www.doubletree.com.
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Festivals & Events PLAYING IN THE PLAZA—Food and craft vendors, along with live music by Chapman and Sanford. 5:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Generations Plaza, corner of Main St. and Idaho Avenue, Meridian, www.meridiancity.org.
On Stage INSERT FOOT THEATRE—Local improv comedy. 8 p.m. $5. Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., Boise, 208-871-6352, www. heirloomdancestudio.com.
THE SCREENWRITERS GROUP—Learn and practice pitching your screenplay or project at the Idaho Screenwriters Group. For more information, e-mail sherry.ae@hotmail.com. 6:30 p.m. Idaho Pizza Company, 405 E. Fairview Ave, Meridian.
OTHELLO—See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $12-$39. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, 208-4299908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
EYESPY Real Dialogue from the naked city
OTHELLO—See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $12-$39. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, 208-4299908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
SIMPLE CHINESE WITH ANN LIAO—Menu includes cranberry apple walnut salad with Asian dressing, wonton soup, broccoli chicken with fried rice and a green tea dessert. 6:30 p.m. $40. Pottery Gourmet, 811 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-3680649.
Citizen MONTHLY MEETING OF VETERANS FOR PEACE—This meeting is open to all who are interested. 7-9 p.m. FREE. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2201 Woodlawn Avenue, Boise, 208-344-5731, www. boisefirstucc.org. SCIENCE CAFE—Discovery Center of Idaho hosts an open dialogue on current research being conducted at Boise State regarding air quality, asthma and health. Held in the basement of Red Feather Lounge. 7-9 p.m. FREE, 208-343-9895, Ext. 245, www.boiseastro.org. Red Feather Lounge, 246 N. Eighth St., Boise.
Odds & Ends POKER—Play for fun and prizes. 7 p.m. FREE. The Buffalo Club, 10206 W. Fairview Avenue, Boise, 208-321-1811. ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS— Meet up with other professional adults to collaborate on topics of community service and wellbeing. 5:15 p.m. Perkins Family Restaurant, 300 Broadway Avenue, Boise, 208-395-1531.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18 On Stage AN IDEAL HUSBAND— See Thursday. 8 p.m. $12-$39. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org. THE LAST OF THE BOYS—A play by Steven Dietz examining the lives of soldiers after they return from Vietnam. Wednesdays are pay-what-you-can nights. 8 p.m. $15. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, www. visualartscollective.com.
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