CALENDAR Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3342844, history.idaho.gov/oldpen.
TUESDAY MARCH 26 Festivals & Events TVFC MARCH DINNER AND CONVERSATION: FARMERS MARKETS—Join the Treasure Valley Food Coalition for their first-ever salonstyle discussion of farmers markets. Your ticket includes a locally conscious meal from Red Feather Lounge’s kitchen, an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity. 6 p.m. $36. Red Feather Lounge, 246 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-4296340, bcrfl.com/redfeather.
On Stage SHEN YUN—The global sensation returns to bring glorious legends and heavenly realms to life through classical Chinese dance. Note: Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted. 7:30 p.m. $86-$160. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com/events/detail/shen-yun-1.
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STORY STORY NIGHT: BRAVE THE ELEMENTS—This season’s themes are based on elements from the periodic table. Featuring true storytellers and spontaneous story slammers. The theme for March 26 is Aluminum. 7 p.m. $12-$15. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 917-495-5840, storystorynight.org/shows/mainseason.
Citizen TUESDAY DINNER—Volunteers needed to help cook up a warm dinner for Boise’s homeless and needy population, and clean up afterward. Event is nondenominational. Volunteer at ilcdinners.ivolunteer. com. 5:15-7 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011.
Kids & Teens BOISE WATERSHED SPRING BREAK DROP-IN PROGRAM— Weekdays through March 29. 10 a.m.-noon FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-608-7300, bee.cityofboise.org/ watershed.
Odds & Ends OLD IDAHO PENITENTIARY CEMETERY TOURS—Experience a unique tour of the prison and its rarely seen inmate cemetery. Your Cemetery Tour ticket also entitles you to a self-guided tour of the prison the day of your visit. Tours are offered on the hour from 3-6 p.m. each day through March 29, and are limited to 30 people each; reserve your spot by pre-purchasing them online. 3-7 p.m. $15-$17, $25 for two. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3342844, history.idaho.gov/oldpen.
Animals & Pets BEE CITY USA LECTURE: WASPS, FRIEND OR FOE?—Love them or hate them, wasps are an important part of the food chain. Learn more at this presentation by Dr. James Ryan, Ph.D., Curator of Entomology, Orma J. Smith Museum, College of Idaho. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City City Hall, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2900.
Food BOISE BREWING $2.50 TUESDAYS—Enjoy $2.50 pints every
Tuesday, with food trucks on site beginning at 5 p.m. March 26: Foxy Franks Hotdogs, Sausages, Pretzels. Noon-10 p.m. $2.50. Boise Brewing, 521 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-3427655, boisebrewing.com.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 27 On Stage SHEN YUN—The global sensation returns to bring glorious legends and heavenly realms to life through classical Chinese dance. Note: Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted. 3 p.m. $86-$160. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com/events/detail/shen-yun-1. VINTAGE MOVIE NIGHT: CADDYSHACK—The ticket price includes bottomless movie snacks with popcorn and theater candy favorites. 7:30 p.m. $13-$20. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, sapphireboise.com.
Literature JESSICA BRODY AND JOANNE RENDELL: A SKY WITHOUT STARS—When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope, a new life for a wealthy French family and its descendants. But 500 years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme, and the poor starve in the streets. Power, romance and destiny collide in this sweeping reimagining of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece, Les Miserables. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.
Sports & Fitness CORKFIT AT TELAYA—Start with a 50-minute circuit style workout class in Telaya’s wine production space, then sit back and relax with a glass of red or white wine. 6 p.m. $20. Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, 208-557-9463, telayawine.com.
Kids & Teens BOISE WATERSHED SPRING BREAK DROP-IN PROGRAM— Weekdays through March 29. 10 a.m.-noon FREE. Boise WaterShed,
11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-608-7300, bee.cityofboise.org/ watershed.
Odds & Ends OLD IDAHO PENITENTIARY CEMETERY TOURS—Experience a tour of the prison and its inmate cemetery. Your Cemetery Tour ticket also gets you to a self-guided tour of the prison the day of your visit. Tours are offered on the hour from 3-6 p.m. each day March 23-29, and are limited to 30 people each; reserve your spot by pre-purchasing them online. Through March 29, 3-7 p.m. $15-$17, $25 for 2. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208334-2844, history.idaho.gov/oldpen.
Food EASY KETO MEAL PREP—Get ready to cook, try new food, and have fun in this hands-on program. You’ll learn the basics of the keto diet, and how to prepare two easy recipes with spaghetti squash plus a side salad. After cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy this delicious dinner together. Ingredients and recipes will be provided. Registration ends Monday, March 25. For ages 15 and up. 6-8 p.m. $35. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-246-8964.
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