8 DAYS OUT Odds & Ends BACKSTAGE WITH THE ARTIST LUNCH—Meet Boise Philharmonic conductor Robert Franz and featured composer Eric Ewazen. Noon. FREE. Esther Simplot Center for the Performing Arts, 516 S. Ninth St., 208-345-9116. RADIO BOISE LAUNCH/RECORD STORE DAY PARTY— Celebrate Radio Boise and independently owned record stores with performances by Finn Riggins, Hillfolk Noir, Owlright, DJ Tony B and more. See Noise, Page 23. 8:30 p.m. $5. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.
IDAHO DANCE THEATRE’S SPRING SHOW—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10-$35. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, sub. boisestate.edu. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST—See Thursday. 7 p.m. $5-$6. Bishop Kelly High School, 7009 W. Franklin Roadd., 208-375-6010, bk.org. THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN— See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $14-$21. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.
Concerts
SATURDAY APRIL 16
CARMINA BURANA—See Friday. 8 p.m. $25-$75, $10 students. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, mc.boisestate.edu.
Festivals & Events
Food & Drink
CAPITAL CITY MARKET—Find a wide variety of locally made products including specialty foods, wines, baked goods, vegetables and handmade arts and crafts. See Food News, Page 30. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Main and Bannock streets, Boise, 208-345-9287, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.
DINNER TRAIN—Enjoy dinner, music and a relaxing ride along the Payette River. Visit thundermountainline.com for more info and tickets. 6 p.m. $45-$69. Thunder Mountain Line Scenic Train Rides, 120 Mill Road, Horseshoe Bend, 877-IDA-RAIL or 208-793-4425, thundermountainline.com.
EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET— Local vendors and growers display their wares of fine art, jewelry, crafts, herbs/flowers, local produce, live music and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. IDAHO CINEPOSIUM—Two-day film and new media conference for industry professionals. Topics include production management, budgeting, game design and animation. Visit filmidaho. org for info. $95, $45 students. Red Lion Downtowner, 1800 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-3447691, redlion.com.
GREAT HARVEST BREAD FUNDRAISER—Stop in for your favorite loaf or other goodie, and 100 percent of the day’s sales will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All day, Great Harvest Bread Company, 12570 Fairview Ave., 208-322-2378 and 5608 W. Fairview Ave., 208377-5587, greatharvestboise. com.
Sports & Fitness ROLLER DERBY SEASON OPENER— Double-header, vs. the Salt Lake City Shakers and the Southern Oregon Roller Girls. Visit qwestarenaIdaho.com for tickets. See Picks, Page 16. 7 p.m. $12. Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-424-2200 or box office 208-331-8497, qwestarenaidaho.com.
Literature BOOK SALE—See Wednesday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Garden City Hall, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2900, gardencityidaho.govoffice.com. BOOK SIGNING: PIXIE CHICKS—Get your copy of An Eclectic Collage signed by members of the Pixie Chicks. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Rembrandt’s Coffee Shop, 93 S. Eagle Road, 208-938-1564, rembrandtscoffeehouse.net. BOOK SIGNING: GRETCHEN ANDERSON—The humor columnist will speak about her new book The Backyard Chicken Fight. See Arts News, Page 26. Noon-2 p.m. FREE. Zamzows, 505 E. Chinden Blvd., 208-8467830, zamzows.com.
Citizen FAMILY FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER—Fundraiser for an Eagle mother who has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The day includes family friendly activities, an auction and live music. Noon-5 p.m. Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-4681000, idahocenter.com.
RECORD STORE DAY—Check out exclusive new releases, Go Listen Boise’s bake sale, an in-store concert with El Ten Eleven, food from Parrilla Grill and Superb Sushi and more. See Noise, Page 23. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., 208-3448010, therecordexchange.com.
On Stage THE FANTASTICKS—See Thursday. 6:15 p.m. $16.50-$37.50. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., 208385-0021, kedproductions.org. ANNIE—See Friday. 7 p.m. $7$15. Limelight, 3575 E. Copper Point Way, 208-898-9425. CHUCKLES COMEDY CABARET—Boise’s newest comedy venue will feature someone new each week, from hot young newbies to established stand-up comedians. 8 p.m. $12. China Blue, 100 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-9515. I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $9-$12.50. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
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