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Find things to do in the Treasure Valley in April

BY MICHELLE JENKINS - mjenkins@idahostatesman.com

Published: 03/29/09

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April 9: Jane Goodall to speak at a private reception at Zoo Boise.

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Easter egg hunts challenge the kiddies

EASTER

Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive: Egg scrambles, Easter egg toss, animal enrichment activities and more. $6.50 general, $4 seniors, $3.75 children 4-11, free for children 3 and younger and Friends of Zoo Boise. 384-4125.

Kiss Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, Karcher Mall, 1509 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa: For kids ages 1-12, including a category for the physically challenged. Special appearances by the Easter Bunny, Hooker in the Morning, Keke Luv and Lucky Tha DJ. Free. 344-6363.

Easter Egg Scramble: 9 a.m. to noon April 11 at Ann Morrison Park, 1000 Americana Blvd., Boise. For kids up to age 12, including special needs children. www.mix106radio.com/pages/main.

Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Bear Creek Park, 2400 S. Stoddard, Meridian: Kids up to age 12 can enjoy games, inflatables, giveaways and refreshments. 888-2141.

Optimist Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Meridian Elementary School, 48 W. State St. For kids up to age 10. www.meridianoptimist.org.

McCall's Retailers Easter Egg Hunt: April 10-11 (until 5 p.m. April 11) in Downtown McCall: Maps available at businesses. Benefits the McCall community and McCall Ospreys women's hockey team. Free. (208) 634-1827, (208) 634-7974.

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

"What's It Worth?": 6 to 9 p.m. April 17 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 at Idaho State Historical Museum, 610 Julia Davis Drive, Boise: A take-off on the popular PBS "Antiques Road Show." Local appraisers will estimate the value of art, books, dolls, coins and more. $15 per person per day to take up to three items, $25 per couple per day to take up to six items. 334-2120.

Holistic Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 18-19, Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City: Alternative practitioners, therapists, intuitives, body workers and wellness products. Also speakers, seminars, music, belly dancing and Spiritual Cinema Indigo movies. $5 general, $4 seniors, free for children under 12. 378-9179, www.BoiseHolisticWellnessFair.com.

Kids Literature Festival, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19, The Rediscovered Bookshop, 7079 Overland Road, Boise: Author talk, signing, writing panel and a poetry read-in. 376-4229.

FOOD AND WINE

Beaux Arts Wine Festival, Wednesday-Saturday, April 1-4, multiple venues: Celebration of wine, food, art, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Boise Art Museum. 345-8330. http://boiseartmuseum.org/events/winefestival.php.® Patron/vintner dinners: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, April 1-2. $100-$200 per person.® Wine tasting and silent auction: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Boise Centre on The Grove, 850 W. Front St. $50 per person. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.® Gala dinner, dance and silent auction: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Crystal Ballroom, 802 W. Bannock St., Boise. $125 per person. Reservations: 345-8330, Ext. 10.

GARDENING

Treasure Valley Orchid Society Orchid Show and Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Hilton Garden Inn conference center, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise: $3 admission, free for children younger than 12. www.TreasureValleyOrchidSociety.org.

PERFORMING ARTS

Gene Harris Jazz Festival, Wednesday-Friday, April 1-3, Boise State campus: Educational activities, club nights and headliner concerts. $150 all-events ticket package. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494. http://geneharris.org.® The Three Pianists: A Gene Harris Legacy Concert: Social hour at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Stueckle Sky Center, west side of Bronco Stadium, Boise. $100.® Swing, Bop and Beyond with The Pat Coil Sextet: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Student Union Grand Ballroom. $15, $25 and $35.® Campus Jazz-Club Crawl: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, April 2-3. The former Gene Harris Club Night moves to the Boise State campus for two nights. $10.® The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra: 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, Student Union Grand Ballroom. $15, $25 and $35.

Boise Master Chorale, Friday, April 3, and Sunday, April 5, multiple venues: "And None Shall Be Afraid," a new choral work by Paul A. Aitken, plus John Rutter's "Mass of the Children" featuring the Capital City Children's Chorus. 344-4794, www.boisemasterchorale.net.® 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Brandt Center's Swayne Auditorium, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $15.® 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, First United Methodist Church, "Cathedral of the Rockies," 717 N. 11th St., Boise. $15.

Idaho Dance Theatre's "Full Throttle," 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, Special Events Center, Boise State University: $28 general, $20 seniors, $14 students/ youth. Sunday tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 students. 331-9592, www.idahodancetheatre.org.

Boise Baroque Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, multiple venues: Performance of Bach's "Passion According to St. John," with the Boise Baroque Chorus and members of the Master Chorale. ® 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. $14-18 general, $10-14 students, at the door. 459-5783, www.caldwellfinearts.org.® 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, First United Methodist Church, "Cathedral of the Rockies," 717 N. 11th St., Boise. $18 general, $14 seniors and students, at the door. 385-9574, www.boisebaroque.com.

Boise Philharmonic, Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, multiple venues: "Iberia! Music from Spain and the Basque Country" with guest conductor Jos Luis Egiluz and guitarist Jason Vieaux. 344-7849, www.boisephilharmonic.org.® Back Stage with the Artists: Noon Friday, April 17, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Free. $6.50 for a box lunch at 344-7849.® Concert: 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, Brandt Center's Swayne Auditorium, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $16-$31. Pre-concert talk at 6:50 p.m.® Finishing Touches Open Dress Rehearsal: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $12 general, $7 seniors and children 8 and younger.® Concert: 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: $20-$61. Pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.

Langroise Trio, Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, multiple venues: Performing works by Purcell, Pleyel, Hovhaness, Beethoven and Jim Cockey. Guest artists: Robyn Wells, piano; Jack Koncel, double bass; Corey McKnight, counter tenor and Jim Cockey, composer.® 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. $10 general, $5 seniors and students.® 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Langroise Recital Hall, College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. Free.

SPORTS

Idaho Steelheads Hockey vs. Phoenix RoadRunners, 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, and Friday-Saturday, April 3-4, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $15-$32.50 general, $9-$32.50 seniors and juniors. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

Professional Bull Riders (PBR), 8 p.m. Friday, April 3; 6:50 p.m. Saturday, April 4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa: $10-$75. ICTickets, 442-3232. Tickets are $2 more at the door.

Idaho Stampede Basketball vs. Bakersfield Jam, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, and Friday, April 10, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $7-$20. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

THEATER

Knock 'em Dead Dinner Theatre's "Once on this Island," 7 p.m. Thursdays and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (dinner at 6:30 p.m.), April 2-18, 333 S. 9th St., Boise: Thursdays (show only): $16.50 general, $13.50 seniors, students and military personnel. Fridays-Saturdays: $37.50 dinner show, $18.50 show only at the door if available. 385-0021, www.kedproductions.org.

Music Theatre of Idaho's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 10-11, and Thursday-Saturday, April 16-18, with a 1:30 p.m. matinee Saturday, April 11, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S.: $15 general, $14 seniors and students. 468-2385. All tickets are $20 at the door.

Boise Little Theater's "Our Town," 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, April 10-25, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, April 19, and a 7:30 p.m. show Wednesday, April 22, 100 E. Fort St.: $11 general, $9 seniors and students, and for everyone on April 22. 342-5104, www.boiselittletheater.org.

Stage Coach Theatre's "The Movie Game," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 10-25, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, April 19, 5296 W. Overland Road, Boise: $12 Thursdays and matinee, $15 Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations: 342-2000.

Ah ... spring. Finally. It's warming up in the Treasure Valley, and from Easter egg hunts to First Thursday to the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, there are lots of ways to get out and enjoy yourself as you savor the weather.

Some great things are going on indoors as well, including a talk by world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall and performances by the Boise Philharmonic. Take a look, get your tickets and enjoy ...

If you have an event you'd like listed in one of our calendars or online, please submit it at Events.IdahoStatesman.com.

WEDNESDAY

Company of Fools, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, The Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey: Free party with desserts and the announcement of its 14th season. www.companyoffools.org.

"Bye Bye Birdie," 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S.: Enjoy classic '50s-style musical hits including, "Put On a Happy Face," "We Love You, Conrad" and "What's The Matter With Kids Today." $36. 468-5555.

THURSDAY

DDX-TRA (Deep Dance Experience), 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 2, Downtown Family YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise: Exercise dance class with a silent auction and a reception to benefit Treasure Valley Family YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign. $20. 344-5502, Ext. 229; www.deepdanceexperience.com.

First Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. April 2, Downtown Boise: Gallery stroll with multiple venues and events. Free admission to the Boise Art Museum from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.downtownboise.org.

Fettuccini Forum, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, The Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., Boise: Join Joe Golden and Tom Willmorth, also known as The Fool Squad, as they report their screwball observations of Boise's arts, culture and political scenes. Free. 794-0369.

Torche, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: With Post the Emergency, Critical Reform. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

New Found Glory, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Bayside, Set Your Goals, Shai Halud. $18. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $21 at the door.

FRIDAY

Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 3, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Grab samples of the newest supplements while enjoying the Miss Bikini BodySpace Contest and Mr. Puniverse Competition, as well as other stage presentations. Free. 377-3326, www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2009fitexpo.htm.

Jake Shimabukuro, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, The Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey: Ukulele virtuoso. $20 Sun Valley Center for the Arts members, $25 nonmembers. (208) 726-9491, Ext. 10; www.sunvalleycenter.org.

SATURDAY

Children's Safety Event, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4, Home Depot, 3639 E. Federal Way, Boise: Children can build a birdhouse and receive a Kids Workshop Home Depot apron. McGruff the Crime Dog will make an appearance and Boise Police Department volunteers will be on-site for free fingerprinting. Other groups will offer safety tips and advice. Free. 388-8500, Ext. 453.

Boise Philharmonic Sounds Like Fun! Concerts for Families, 10:30 a.m. and noon Saturday, April 4, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: Bring the entire family to hear the music and learn as the musicians explain their instruments and the music. $7 general, $5 seniors and children, $30 family. 344-7849.

Chocolate Dessert Extravaganza, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 Garrett St., Garden City: $10 per person for three desserts and one raffle ticket. 853-1526.

Patagonia Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Boise Centre on The Grove, 850 W. Front St.: In addition to the films, view the best of the Idaho "Outside Day" children's photos and video, bid on local outdoor adventures and visit display tables with information on Idaho outdoor activities and programs for kids and adults. Benefit for the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley. $10. Limited complimentary students tickets available. 345-1452, www.lttv.org.

Ballet Idaho's Artful Living Gala, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4, The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: Dinner, dancing and live, silent and reverse auction. $150 per person. 343-0556.

Capital High Boosters Dinner Auction, 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City: KTVB's Mark Johnson will be master of ceremonies and auctioneer. Silent and live auctions, entertainment, no-host bar, dessert auction. $30 per person. 866-1463, www.goldeneagleboosters.org.

Ooh la la! Springtime in Paris!, no-host bar at 6 p.m., followed by family-style dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, The Basque Center, 601 Grove St., Boise: Entertainment, as well as silent and live auctions. Benefit for the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. $50 per person. Reservations: 343-2671.

Fashion IMPACT! Benefit "A Night at the Derby," 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 4, DoubleTree Hotel Riverside, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City: Don your derby hat and have a mint julep, as you enjoy broadcasted horse races, silent and live auctions and a style show. Benefit for the Junior League of Boise. $50 per person in advance, $60 at the door. 424-5011, www.jlboise.com.

Firefighter Benefit Bachelor Auction, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Liquid, 405 S. 8th St., Boise: Wildland and structural firefighters will be auctioned off to benefit Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. $25 advance at Record Exchange, $30 at the door. 433-8845.

A Ladies Lock Down, 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, VFW Post 63, 3308 Chinden Blvd., Garden City: Featuring the Pacific Northwest Premier Male Entertainers. $20 reserved, $40 VIP. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494. $30 and $50 at the door.

The Prom, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Music by High Street. Benefit for Friends in Action. $50 per person. 333-1363. 21 and up.

Sophie Milman, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Jazz singer performs with the Boise Philharmonic in celebration of the Morrison Center's 25th anniversary. $25 and $40. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

APRIL 5

Alternative Press Tour, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Featuring 3oh!3, Family Force 5, The Maine, Hit the Lights, A Rocket to the Moon. $16. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

"The Heart is a Drum Machine" Screening, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, The Flicks, 646 Fulton St., Boise: Documentary explores the complex and critical relationship between humanity and music. $11, available by calling 343-1100.

APRIL 6

Cold, 8 p.m. Monday, April 6, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Killer & The Star, Drama Club. $14. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

APRIL 7

Poetry Slam of Steel, all-ages poetry workshop at 6 p.m. and slam at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Woman of Steel Gallery, 3460 Chinden Blvd., Garden City: $5 for slam, workshop is free. www.boisepoetry.com.

Cannibal Corpse, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: The Faceless, Neuraxis, Obscura. $17.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $20 at the door.

Justin Townes Earle, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, The Grizzly Rose, 1124 Front St., Boise: Opening: Travis Ward. $10, available at Boise Co-op, The Record Exchange or www.brownpapertickets.com. $13 at the door.

APRIL 8

Tesla, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: The Leo Project. $22.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $25 at the door.

APRIL 9

Jane Goodall to speak, private reception at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive: A world-renowned primatologist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace. $500, includes entry to the reception, premier seating at the public lecture and a signed copy of one of Goodall's books. 384-4125, Ext. 202.® Public lecture and book signing: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $10, $20, $50. Qwest Arena box office, 331-8497.

Culinary Walk-About, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Boise Centre on The Grove, 850 W. Front St.: Guests "walk about" and enjoy specialties from some of the Valley's finest restaurants. Silent and live auction, jazz music by Boise Straight Ahead, and "Sipping for Diamonds" - an opportunity for one person to win a half-carat diamond worth $3,000. Benefit for the Meals on Wheels program in Ada and Elmore counties. $50 per person. 327-7460.

APRIL 11

Lunafest, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, The Flicks, 646 Fulton St., Boise: National film festival features short films by, for and about women. Proceeds will go to Reel Women of the West and to Luna's primary cause partner, the Breast Cancer Fund. $8 each or two for $15 in advance, $9 each at the door. www.lunafest.org.

Confide/Oceana, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: With Therefore I Am, To Speak of Wolves. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

When God Gives You Ugly Tour, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Featuring Atmosphere, P.O.S., Attracted to Gods. $20. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $23 at the door.

APRIL 13

Boise Contemporary Theater's 5x5 Reading Series "By the Waters of Babylon," 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, Fulton Street Center for the Arts, 854 Fulton St., Boise: Two strangers in Austin, Texas, both exiles in their own way, have an encounter in a backyard gone to seed. $12 general, $10 students. ICTickets, 442-3232.

APRIL 14

Lez Zeppelin, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: $13. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $15 at the door.

APRIL 15

Funeral Dress, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: With Mise*En*Scene, NFFU, A New Agenda, Pull Out Quick. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

Micky & The Motorcars, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: $20. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

APRIL 16

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: $15. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

APRIL 17

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: $25 general, $15 students. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

DragonForce, 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Cynic, Daath. $18 and $21. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $23 at the door.

APRIL 18

Wine Affaire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell: Award-winning wines with gourmet cheese and chocolate. Tour the winery and enjoy an exclusive tasting of unreleased wines. Music by Tim Stiles. $10 per person, includes limited edition anniversary glass. 453-7840.

Idaho EarthFest, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise: Music on two stages, environmental speakers, vendors, service projects, Green Energy displays and beer garden. $5 per car, free for walkers, bikers and skateboarders. www.idahoearthfest.org. Seeking bands, artists, performing artists, vendors and volunteers.

Boise Burn Arena Football vs. Spokane Shock, 7:10 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $15-$50 at Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

APRIL 20

Brandi Carlile, 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Angel Taylor. $25. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $28 at the door.

APRIL 22

Jeff Dunham, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa: Comedian. $42.50. ICTickets, 442-3232.

Tech N9ne, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Murs. $21. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

APRIL 23

Tony Lucca, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Reef, 105 S. 6th St., Boise: $10. 287-9200.

APRIL 24

Denim and Diamonds Gala, 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa: Dinner with wine, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing. Proceeds will support the Boys and Girls Club of Nampa and Healthy Nampa Healthy Youth. $100 per person. 467-1728.

American Stars in Concert, 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Featuring former "American Idol" finalists Carly Smithson, Melinda Doolittle, Jon Peter Lewis and Rickey Smith. $25-$40; $15 student ticket in second tier. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

APRIL 25

Community Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa: Jump castles, laser tag, Corbin Maxey the Reptile Guy, magic shows, car show, dental screenings, health fest and more. Free. 461-7203.

Chair Affair Gala 2009, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City: Design competition showcasing unique modern designs. $20 at www.interiordesignersofidaho.org. $25 at the door, $15 with student ID. Entry due date is Friday, April 17. 384-5050.

Death Cab for Cutie, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Opening: Cold War Kids, Ra Ra Riot. $36. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Yonder Mountain String Band, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: $20. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

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