Celebrate moms, Music Week and a day of giving in May
Ahhh, sunshine!
Finally, some consecutive days of blue skies. And more to come with May right around the corner.
In addition to some anticipated beautiful weather, this month brings us a milestone in music, dance and theater.
Boise Music Week celebrates its 101th season this year, and will run May 2-12.
And because it is such a landmark, Music Week will be adding some special performances, including a “Variety Night” and music at public libraries.
Sound like something your mom might enjoy? Plan a date and take her to one of the shows for Mother’s Day.
Or bring mom to Hells Canyon Winery on Sunday, May 12, for wine, food and tunes.
This month also provides a day to support and donate to local organizations. The annual Idaho Gives is Thursday, May 2. Visit idahogives.org for a list of Idaho nonprofits, as well as community events.
And let’s add the Eagle Saturday Market to the roundup of farmers markets this month, as well as a new seasonal market at Flying M Coffeegarage.
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Celebration: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Music, children’s activities, petting zoo, inflatables, vendors, meet and greets with children’s characters, more. Free. Details on Facebook.
A Very Mad Hatter’s Mother’s Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, O’Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine St., Caldwell. Vendors, food, music, entertainment, meet and greet with characters, free scavenger hunt for kids while supplies last. Free. 208-353-2678.
Mother’s Day Vintage Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell. Free. indiancreekplaza.com.
Procrastiganza! Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Suite 140, Boise. Music by The Moody Jews. Free.
Mother’s Day Tea and Historical Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, The Bishops’ House, 2420 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Traditional sweet and savory bites with a variety of tea and beverages. Coco Chanel presentation by Janet Worthington. $40 per person in advance. 208-342-3279, thebishopshouse.com/page/events.
Mother’s Day Brunch: 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 12, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Buffet breakfast, zookeeper talk and a gift for all mothers. After, enjoy the rest of the day to explore the zoo. $34 general, $19 children 3-11, free for ages 2 and younger. Discount for annual pass holders. Reservations required by May 8: 208-608-7744.
Free round of mini golf for moms: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Wahooz Family Fun Zone, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian (next to Roaring Springs). 208-898-0900, wahoozfunzone.com.
Mother’s Day Gourmet Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12 (two seatings), Sawtooth Estate Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Building C, Caldwell. French toast and carving stations prepared by H&M Meats, fresh fruits and an assortment of brunch inspired small bites, plus one complimentary traditional mimosa. $48 general, $42 Sawtooth club members, in advance at sawtoothwinery.com or at tasting room. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Mother’s Day Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Suite 140, Boise. Grid Waffles serving brunch, music, beermosas. 208-922-6883.
Mother’s Day at Telaya: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City. Wine, La Crepe food truck, complimentary hand massages. 208-423-8044, telayawine.com.
Mother’s Day Celebration: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Hells Canyon Winery, 18835 Symms Road, Caldwell. Wine tasting, music, food from Kanak Attack and Off the Grid Pizza. $15 general, $12 wine club members, includes souvenir glass and tasting, at eventbrite.com. hellscanyonwine.com.
Cinco de Mayo
Latino Fest: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Downtown Commons, Twin Falls. Food, dance, music, art, more. Free. Details on Facebook.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Suite 140, Boise. Chili-infused beers, music by Mahogany Road, Kilted Kod food truck. Free.
Cinco de Mayo at Payette: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5, Payette Brewing Company, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. Specialty drinks, bottomless mimosas, food trucks. Free. 208-344-0011.
The Matador Cinco de Mayo Street Party: 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5, The Matador, 215 N. 8th St., Boise. Food, hand-crafted cocktails, music, dancing, tequila tasting, giveaways, games, more. Free. 208-342-9988.
Comedy
Tom Green: 8 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 17-18, Liquid, 405 S. 8th St., Boise. $25. 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.
Farmers Markets
Boise Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, parking lot between Americana Boulevard, River Street and Shoreline Drive, Boise (new location). 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com.
Capital City Public Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, 8th Street from Bannock to Main streets, and Idaho Street from Capitol Boulevard to 9th Street, Boise. 208-345-3499, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.
Eagle Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, May 4 through Oct. 5, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. 208-489-8763, facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket.
Meridian Main Street Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 12, Meridian City Hall Plaza, 33 E. Broadway Ave. 208-918-3480, meridianmainstreetmarket.com.
Kuna Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, Kuna City Park (Col. Bernard Fisher Veterans Memorial Park), 201 W. Main St. No market Aug. 3 during Kuna Days. 208-922-5929, kunafarmersmarket.com.
Nampa Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, Lloyd Square Park, 13th and Front streets. 208-412-3814, nampafarmersmarket.com.
Seasonal Food Market: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, May 16 through Sept. 19, Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 2nd St. S., Nampa. chloe@flyingmcoffee.com.
Tuesdays on the Creek: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, May 21 through Sept. 17, Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell. Farmers market and concert series. indiancreekplaza.com.
Festivals/Fairs
Indigo Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, Storey Park, 205 E. Franklin Road, Meridian. A collaboration with local artists to promote mental health awareness to create mental health wellness. Features workshops, more than 60 vendors, silent auction, children’s art activities, food, music, guest speakers. Free. Details on Facebook.
Moscow Renaissance Fair: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, East City Park, 904 E. 1st St., Moscow. Two stages of music, arts and crafts, vendors, parade, food, beer garden, and a variety of activities in Kid Village. New this year is the 2nd Chance Petting Zoo. Free. moscowrenfair.org.
Werk Your Pride: Thursday-Saturday, May 9-11, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. jumpboise.org/pride.
▪ All Ages Social Night, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Community conversations, music, more. Free.
▪ Club Style Dance Workshops, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Vogue and waacking classes from Seattle and Portland dancers. $15 per class or $40 for all four.
▪ Official Pride Fest Kickoff Party, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 11. DJs, drag and dance performances, and connecting with community organizations. $15 at eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.
Boise Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May 9-10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Supplies, notions, patterns and techniques in the areas of quilting, sewing, needle-arts, stenciling, embossing, crystals, fabric crafts, more. Also, classes, make-and-take workshops, demos. Free. quiltcraftsew.com.
Roaring Springs Waterpark opening weekend: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12 (weather permitting), 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian. 208-884-8842, roaringsprings.com.
Lights and Lasers at Shoshone Falls: 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, May 15-18, Twin Falls. Watch the waters of Shoshone Falls and canyon illuminate after dark with the power of hundreds of lasers. Food vendors, family activities, music and entertainment in the park leading up to the show (10 p.m.). $12 general, $6 children 12 and younger, $50 VIP, free for ages 5 and younger. visitsouthidaho.com/event/lights-lasers-at-shoshone-falls.
Russian Food Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 17, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise. Traditional homemade Russian dishes/desserts, guided tours, meet local iconographer Matthew Garrett. stseraphimboise.org/festival.html.
Treasure Valley Tattoo Convention: 2 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 17; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 18; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Tattoo artists, body piercing, vendors, contests, entertainment. $15 for one-day pass, $30 for three-day, at CenturyLink box office.
Boise Ice Cream Festival: Tuesday-Sunday, May 28-June 2. Check Facebook for updates.
Greek Food Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St., Boise. Authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, music, dancing, more. $2 donation, free for children younger than 12. boisegreekfestival.com.
Lectures/Talks
Psychology lecture “Changing of the Gods, Weathering the Storm in an Archetypal Cosmos”: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett St., Garden City. Richard Tarnas, professor of psychology and cultural history at the California Institute of Integral Studies, presents a report on the archetypal context of our national and global moment. There will also be a screening of the upcoming documentary “Changing of the Gods,” based upon his book “Cosmos and Psyche.” $20 at the door.
▪ Workshop for further discussion of Richard’s report on the archetypal context of our national and global moment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. $35 at the door.
Music
Boise Music Week: Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 12, Boise. Tickets are not required; however ticketed patrons are seated first. Open seating 15 minutes before curtain. Free tickets and full schedule at boisemusicweek.org.
▪ Thursday, May 2: Anniversary Gala, 5 p.m., JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St. Features a concert with pianist Del Parkinson (7:45 p.m., ticketed event).
▪ Friday, May 3: International Dance Night, 7 p.m., Borah High School auditorium, 6001 W. Cassia St.
▪ Saturday, May 4: Music in the Park, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Julia Davis Park north of the band shell, 700 S. Capitol Blvd.
▪ Saturday, May 4: “All That’s Jazz,” 7 p.m., Borah High School auditorium, 6001 W. Cassia St.
▪ Sunday, May 5: Song of the Basque II, 3 p.m., Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane. Ticketed event.
▪ Sunday, May 5: Church Night, 7 p.m., Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St.
▪ Monday-Thursday, May 6-9: Organ recitals, 12:15 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, 518 N. 8th St.
▪ Monday, May 6: Showcase Concert, 7 p.m., Borah High School auditorium, 6001 W. Cassia St.
▪ Tuesday, May 7: School Night, 7 p.m., Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Circle.
▪ Wednesday, May 8: Variety Night, 7 p.m., Borah High School auditorium, 6001 W. Cassia St.
▪ Thursday-Sunday, May 9-12: “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” 7:30 p.m. May 9-11, 2 p.m. May 11-12, Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane. Ticketed event.
▪ Friday, May 10: Organ recital and silent movie, 12:15 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St.
Famous Motel Cowboys Reunion: 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. Featuring 20 bands and more than 70 musicians. $15 Friday and Saturday at the door, no cover on Sunday. Check Facebook for complete lineup.
Rock & Roll Icons: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 (theater), and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26 (garden), Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Featuring Brian McCullough as music icon Roy Orbison. Opening: Mac Fishman. $18.75-$32.75 for theater show, $16.75-$27.75 for the garden. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
Outdoors
Unplug and Be Outside: Saturday, May 4, through Saturday, May 11, Meridian. Week-long series of free activities and classes in sports, arts and recreation for all ages. Kick-off event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park. Full schedule at meridiancity.org.
Performance Arts
Ballet Idaho’s “Cinderella”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $38, $46 and $58. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.
Diego Figueiredo and Ken Peplowski: 208-426-3498, boisejazzsociety.org.
▪ Free community jazz symposium from 4 to 5 p.m. and ticketed concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5, The Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $22.50-$55.
▪ Jazz inform-ance from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and jazz clinics from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, Morrison Center Recital Hall, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Free.
Opera Idaho As One: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 9-11, Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Coming-of-age story about a transgender woman who is taking the country by storm. $28-$53. 208-345-3531, operaidaho.org.
Boise Phil Russian Romantics: 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.
▪ Friday, May 17: 7:30 p.m., Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $23-$50, $10 students.
▪ Saturday, May 18: 7:30 p.m., Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $25-$72, $12 students.
Spectator Sports
NAPA Ignitor: Gates open at 9 a.m. Friday-Sunday, May 3-5; with professional qualifying at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3; AA/Funny Car qualifying continues at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4; followed by final eliminations at noon Sunday, May 5, Firebird Raceway, five miles north of Idaho 44 on Idaho 16, about 10 minutes northwest of Eagle. $15 for Friday, $25 for Saturday or Sunday, free for children 15 and younger, at the gate or firebirdonline.com.
Idaho Horsemen professional indoor football: Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $12-$35. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
▪ Saturday, May 11: vs. Tri-Cities Fire, 6 p.m.
▪ Thursday, May 30: vs. Reno Express, 7 p.m.
Theaters
Boise Contemporary Theater’s “Rabbit/Moon”: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, May 1-2; 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturday, May 3-4; and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 854 Fulton St. $38 Friday-Saturday, $28 Wednesday-Thursday and matinee, $18 all student tickets. 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.
Boise Little Theater’s “Evelyn in Purgatory”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 3-4; and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 100 E. Fort St. $15 general, $12 seniors and students, in advance. $17 and $13 at the door. 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
PAW Patrol Live!: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $19-$99. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
Music Theatre of Idaho’s “South Pacific”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 9-11; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. $24 general, $22 seniors, $20 students. 208-468-2385, broadwaynampa.org.
Stage Coach Theatre’s “Legally Blonde”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, May 24-25, 31-June 1, 7-8, 14-15; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 30, June 6 and 13; and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 2 and 9, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $20. 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
Daily Calendar
May 1
Wayne “The Train” Hancock: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $18 at the door.
May 2
National Day of Prayer: Noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Idaho State Capitol, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. “Circle the Capitol in Prayer” walk starts at 11 a.m. nationaldayofprayer.org.
2C Idaho Gives Party: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 2nd St. S., Nampa. Donation stations representing many Canyon County nonprofits, Urban Smoke and Mad Mac food trucks, and PreFunk Beer Bar in Nampa. idahogives.org.
Idaho Gives Boise Future Friends Block Party: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Lost Grove Brewing, 1026 S. La Pointe St., Boise. Connect with more than 50 nonprofits, music, food and beer. In conjunction with Idaho Gives, a 24-hour day of online giving to celebrate Idaho’s nonprofit sector. For a complete list of events, go to idahogives.org.
The Dip: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: Moorea Masa and The Mood. $12. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $15 at the door.
May 3
Scentsy Con Tech Fair: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, Scentsy Commons, 2901 E. Pine Ave., Meridian. STEM related technology, such as engineering, virtual reality and robotics, as well as cosplay, a martial arts demonstration, and games and prizes for kids. Free.
Boise Phil’s Gala: Haute Couture: 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, Stueckle Sky Center, Boise State University. Dinner, wine, live and silent auctions, entertainment, costume contest. $200 per person. 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.
Beer and Food Pairing Dinner: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, Crooked Fence Brewing, 5220 N. Sawyer Ave., Garden City. Five-course dinner prepared by Diablas Kitchen owner Deana Brower, paired with five classic Crooked Fence beers. $45. eventbrite.com.
Careers for Change: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, Albertsons headquarters, 250 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. While sampling specialties from six Boise global restaurants, this event will foster professional connections and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Global Talent alumni in the business community. Benefit for Global Talent. $100. glotalent.org.
John Clifton: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave. $15. eventbrite.com. $20 at the door.
May 4
American Civil War Living History: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Eagle Island State Park, 165 S. Eagle Island Parkway. Living history on the 1860’s presented by the Idaho Civil War Volunteers. Also, hands-on displays and demonstrations including cannon and artillery firing, handmade quilt raffle. $5 state park fee entrance. idahocivilwarvolunteers.org.
Master Gardner Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, Ada County Extension Office, 5880 Glenwood St., Boise. 208-287-5900, uidaho.edu/extension/county/ada.
Boise Record Show and Swap: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Basque Center, 601 W. Grove St., Boise. Vinyl record swap features dealers from four states, full bar, hourly raffle prizes. $5 general, $10 VIP (early access at 9 a.m.), free raffle ticket included. 208-284-0355 or vpsidaho@yahoo.com.
Free Comic Book Day: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Comics available for all ages; one per person while supplies last. Free comic books available at all the branches. For more participating locations, go to freecomicbookday.com.
It’s a Spring Thing: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Meridian Crossroads Shopping Center, 3355 E. Fairview Ave. Car rally, face painting, reptile petting zoo, Stormtroopers and Rebels. Free.
Kelly Jones signing: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, AeroCaffe, 201 N. Orchard St., Boise. Signing her latest novel “Bloodline and Wine.”
The Musettes present “Happiness Is ...”: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. All-woman singing group. Free.
Shinecology Derby Day Soiree: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Miniature horses from Mini Joys, cornhole, silent auction, music, food, drinks, more. Free. shinecology.org.
Urban Cultural Fashion Show: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Potomac Manor, 7311 Potomac Drive, Boise. Also, vendors, appetizers and drinks. Benefits Metro Meals on Wheels and Miss Africa Idaho Scholarship Program. $20 at gkfashionshow.maxgiving.com, $25 at the door.
a.k.a. Belle’s “Sagebrush Athenians” Album Release: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $12 advance, $20 with CD, at eventbrite.com. $15 at the door.
I Prevail: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Issues, Justin Stone. $33-$125. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
Serenata Orchestra “Fabulous Finales”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, South Junior High School, 3101 Cassia St., Boise. Featuring Trebelle Piano Trio playing Beethoven Triple Concerto, more. Suggested donation: $10 general, $5 students. boiseserenata.com.
Mystics/Fabulous Chancellors Rock ‘N’ Roll Celebration: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Grand Ballroom, Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $30, at eventbrite.com or the Golden Wheel Drive-In, 11100 W. Fairview Ave., Boise.
Walker Hayes: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Filmore. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
May 5
Jai Wolf: 8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $25. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $27 day of show.
Boise Phil Uncorked No. 4: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Final chamber concert of the season features an assortment of contemporary music inspired by jazz. $14.15-$23.58. 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.
May 7
David Sedaris: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. All-new stories, audience Q&A, book signing. Sold out.
May 8
Idaho Job and Career Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. More than 45 employers and community partners from a wide assortment of industries will be on hand to speak with job seekers. 208-376-0464, ibleventsinc.com.
Rumi Night: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Poetry, conversation, Persian desserts and tea to celebrate the life and work of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, the 13th century Persian poet and mystic philosopher. Attendees are welcome to bring a Rumi poem to share. Free.
May 10
Treasure Valley Kiwanis Swing for Kids Golf Scramble: 8 a.m. Friday, May 10, Centennial Golf Course, 2600 Centennial Drive, Nampa. Proceeds benefit The Mentoring Network and Optimist Football. $75 per player. 208-407-2702, tvkiwanis.org.
Come Hell or High Water Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Music by Sprockets, Black Tooth Grin, Unto Extinction, Reason Within. Benefits the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. $13. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
May 11
Squaw Butte and the Mystery Boulder Field: Meet at WinCo on W. State Street/Idaho 55 at 7:30 a.m. for 8 a.m. departure Saturday, May 11. Ander Sundell, College of Idaho, will visit sedimentary features from Lake Idaho, the flood basalts of Squaw Butte and the boulder field on the way to the Butte. Dress for the weather and bring lunch and water. No preregistration required. $15 general, $10 Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology members. Steve, 208-853-1678; idahomuseum.org.
“Tour d’Funk” Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS: Registration at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11, Stephen C. Guerber Park, 2200 Hill Road, Eagle. Ride lengths vary between 10 and 65 miles. Also, food trucks, vendors, music, silent auction, more. 208-866-4819, web.alsa.org/treasurevalleyridetodefeatALS.
Rotary Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Eagle Island State Park, 165 S. Eagle Island Parkway. Prizes for biggest fish and most fish caught awarded to anglers in adult and junior categories. Food trucks on site. Help raise money for rotary youth programs. $50 general, $25 children. Register at idahorotary.org/fish.
Love at First Walk: Registration at 8:30 a.m. and walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, Gem Island Sports Complex, Canal Street, Emmett. Also, speakers, concessions, contests, drawings. Supports Pet Adoption League. $10. 208-365-6363.
Boise Race for the Cure: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, Albertsons headquarters, 250 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Celebrate survivors and forever fighters and help raise money to end breast cancer. ww5.komen.org/raceforthecure.
Community Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, Allegiant Home Care, 210 12th Ave. Road, Nampa. Home health/hospice, crafts, food, more. 208-466-0987.
An Easier Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, The Phoenix, 511 S. Americana Blvd., Boise. Volunteer to help assemble and disperse gender-specific care packages to the disadvantaged population in and around Downtown Boise. Details on Facebook. Call 208-576-9527 to inquire about monetary donations, items still needed, donation pick-up/drop-off.
Operation Community Cats Chip and Dip: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Bark n’ Purr, 1036 S. Vista Ave., Boise. Low-cost microchip clinic (dogs chipped 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., cats 3 to 5 p.m.). Bark n’ Purr will offer 50% off an iClean dog wash (regularly $10) to anyone getting their pet chipped or donating to OCC at the event. $25. Register: Facebook.
Donnelly Fire Department BBQ: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Donnelly Fire Department, 244 W. Roseberry. Hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes, children’s activities, raffle items, drinks and desserts for purchase by Life with Livestock 4H group. $5 per plate.
Payette Brewing 8th Year Anniversary Party: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Payette Brewing Company, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. Yard games, music by Spencer Batt, food trucks, additional beer station outside. Free. 208-344-0011.
Painting Fun: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2206 N. Cole Road, Boise. Acrylic painting led by instructors from PaintMania Studio. Also, desserts, door prizes, music. Supplies provided. Portion of the proceeds benefit Capital City Sound Chorus. $40 at capitalcitysound.org/paintmania or call 208-318-4668.
Children’s Home Society Gala: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Albertsons headquarters, 250 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. New Orleans style jazz music, cocktails and bites; silent and live auctions. Benefits the Warm Springs Counseling Center’s Community Support Program for children. $130. childrenshomesociety.com.
May 12
National Public Gardens Day: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Bring a picnic, treat yourself to a day in the garden, shop the plant sale. Free. idahobotanicalgarden.org.
Wildflower and Weed Show: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise. See 100+ freshly collected and labeled Foothills spring wild flowers and weeds. Also, a guided wildflower walk. Free. fleursmorris@gmail.com or ertter@berkely.edu.
Tree City Chamber Players: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Boise-based ensemble of flute, oboe, cello and piano will be presenting “A Mother’s Day Recital.” Portion of all donations collected will go to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. Suggested donation: $20 general, $10 students and seniors, free for children 12 and younger. treecitychamberplayers.com.
May 13
Dirty Heads: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: The Hip Abduction. $29.50-$59.50. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
May 15
Kill Tony: 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
May 16
Boise Tech Show: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Boise Centre East, 850 W. Front St. Idaho’s innovative business leaders and tech experts address the most relevant issues companies face today. Features lunch, tech show, seminars and a networking reception. $40-$60. 208-375-4410, fisherstech.com/techshow.
FUNDSY Triple Crown: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Pioneer Room, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Bet on pre-recorded horse races provided by A Night at the Races for raffle tickets. Also, appetizers, open seating, raffle and live auction. Fundraiser for FUNDSY’s selected 2019/2020 beneficiary, The Peregrine Fund/The World Center for Birds of Prey. $125 per person, includes a 12-month family membership to The World Center for Birds of Prey and a complimentary cocktail sponsored by 44 North Vodka. fundsy.org/triple-crown.
Opera Idaho’s Operatini: Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Ironwood Social, 5467 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Members of Opera Idaho’s Resident Company serenade the audience with travel-inspired American standards. $22 general, $30 preferred, at eventbrite.com. Tickets include dinner bar, drinks purchased separately.
Laugh for Path: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Calvary Chapel, 123 S. Auto Drive, Boise. Featuring comedian Dustin Nickerson. Fundraiser for Treasure Valley Path. Opening: Open World Comedy. $15-$40. treasurevalleypath.org/laugh-for-path.
Hamilton Loomis: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave. $18. eventbrite.com.
Colin Hay: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $34.50-$48.50. 208-387-1273, knittingfactory.com.
May 17
FUNDSY Golf Tournament: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, Falcon Crest Golf Club, 11102 S. Cloverdale Road, Kuna. Fundraiser for FUNDSY’s selected 2019/2020 beneficiary, The Peregrine Fund/The World Center for Birds of Prey. $300 individual, $1200 team. fundsy.org/golf-tournament-2019.
Falling in Reverse: 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Ice Nine Kills, From Ashes to New, New Years Day. $27.50-$57.50. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
May 18
Cycle for Independence: Metric century ride starts at 8 a.m., 25-mile at 9 a.m. and 10-mile at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, Riverglen Junior High, 6801 N. Gary Lane, Boise. Fundraiser for Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. $30-$40 for individuals, $25-$35 for teams. cycleforindependence.org.
Parade America: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, Nampa. Theme is “Home of the Brave.” Begins at the corner of 12th Avenue Road and Lake Lowell Avenue near Nampa High School and follows a route on 12th Avenue Road to 7th Street South, to 16th Avenue South, ending near Northwest Nazarene University campus at Holly Street and East Colorado. Registration deadline for parade entries is May 13. paradeamericanampa.com.
Dig Into Idaho: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Celebrate Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month with activity stations, gold panning and a 1 p.m. lecture by Troy Lambert that explores Idaho’s rich mining history. Free. 208-368-9876, idahomuseum.org.
Lunafest: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise. Film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through eight short films by women filmmakers. Social to follow screening with wine, snacks, raffle. Benefits Soroptimist International of Boise. $25 at The Flicks box office or lunafest.org/screenings/boise-idaho-051819.
Wishes, Wine and Brew: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Lake Harbor Event Center, 3250 N. Lakeharbor Lane, Boise. Local wineries and breweries, food trucks, music, silent and live auctions. Benefits Wish Granters Inc. $25 through May 10, $30 day of event. wishgranters.afrogs.org.
Shine a Light NF Walk: Checkin at 5 p.m. and walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Scentsy campus, 2701 E. Pine Ave., Meridian. Fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF). Free, but registration required at shinealightwalk.org/idaho.
Boise Pride Prom: 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Featuring Roxxxy Andrews, lip-sync queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 and All-Stars 2. $10. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.
Rodney Carrington: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $36-$59. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.
Elle King: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $29.50-$79. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.
May 19
International Museum Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, MK Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. Live birds, games, hands-on activities, art projects and exhibits from multiple museums. Free. boisemuseums.org.
Art Song Recital: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Opera Idaho’s Resident Company singers perform non-staged songs often incorporating well-known poems and seasonal themes with complex piano and music. Free. 208-345-3531.
Nuestros Corridos Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Storytelling, poetry, music, and dance with musicians and composers Juan Manuel Barco from Seattle, and Bonifacio “Bodie” Dominguez from Lewiston. $14 general, $7 students and seniors, at 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net. $17 and $9 at the door.
Through Fire: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. With: Devour the Day, Royal Bliss, Dead Posey. $15. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $17 day of show.
May 24
Healthy Skin Check: 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, Saltzer Medical Group, 215 Hawaii Ave., Nampa. Physicians will be on hand to look at any concerns that people may have regarding their skin. If physicians see something that is or has potential for being problematic, people will be referred back to their family physician. Free. No appointments necessary.
May 25
Boise Mustache Memorial Ride: Checkin at noon, ride starts around 2 and party until 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 6th and Main streets, Boise. Bike cruise through Downtown Boise with craft beer, food trucks, raffles, costume contest. Benefits the Idaho Fallen Firefighter Foundation. $20 at eventbrite.com.
May 27
Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27, Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 6th St. N., Nampa. 208-468-5797.
Bluegrass in the Park: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 27, Old Timer’s Shelter, Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., Boise. Open mike, followed by bands: Friday Night Jam, Dry Buck, Backwood Ramblers, False Bottom String Band, Fiddle Express. Barbecue, beer and wine provided free. Bring a dish to share. $10 suggested donation. idahobluegrassassociation.org/bluegrass-in-the-park.html.
May 29
Adam Calhoun and Demun Jones: 7:30 p.m. May 29, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $22.50 general ($25 door), $45 VIP. Ticketfly. Opening: Crucifix.
May 30
Ales & Arias: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Powderhaus Brewing Company, 9719 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Craft beer, dinner buffet and selections by Opera Idaho Resident Company. $22 general, $30 preferred, at eventbrite.com. operaidaho.org/1819/other-events/ales-arias.
Dizzy Wright: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Demrick, Reezy. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.
Riders in the Sky: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $26.50, $31.50 and $41.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.
May 31
Doc O’Brien Memorial Golf Tournament: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, Warm Springs Golf Course, 2495 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise. Benefits Camp Rainbow Gold. $100 per player, $400 per team (four players). Registration deadline is May 22. Link available on Facebook, or contact Bob Sevieri at rjsev@yahoo.com.
Summer Reading Kickoff: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 31, Settlers Park, 3245 N. Meridian Road. Sign up for the reading program and get a free book. Also, food trucks, bounce houses, vendors, DJ, activities, more. Free. 208-884-4451.
MarchFourth: 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $25 at eventbrite.com, $30 day of show.
This story was originally published April 26, 2019 at 7:37 PM.