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Locked

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Better Never Than Late Served With a Twist

Podcast explores the case of Adree Edmo

A disappointing Late Night

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In an ever-evolving media landscape, we’re always intrigued by different modes of storytelling. That’s why we were particularly excited to learn more about Locked, a new podcast produced by Boise State Public Radio and the Mountain West News Bureau. The podcast, which will drop its episodes soon, takes a deep dive into the case of Adree Edmo, the transgender inmate diagnosed with gender dysphoria, who sued the state to receive sexual reassignment surgery. Locked’s investigative team will take listeners to Edmo’s eastern Idaho home, to the office of an Idaho physician who performs sexual reassignment surgery and to San Francisco where the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to hand down a ruling on Edmo’s fate any day now.

You can read my story on Locked on page 6.

Up next, BW contributor Hayden Seder has a great list of recommendations if you’re inclined to check out the best climbing crags Idaho has to offer. Consider it your 2019 “must-climb” list.

You’ll see that on page 7.

In between climbs, Hayden took time to visit Steel Medicine, a new exhibition featuring the artistry of Margaret Jacobs, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. It’s a fascinating showcase that opens at the Boise Art Museum on Saturday, June 8.

You’ll want to read Hayden’s preview on page 8 before your next visit to BAM. I’ll be back on page 9 for a preview of the new film Late Night, staring the nearly always reliable Emma Thompson. I saw “nearly” because the film has a wonderful premise—a #MeToo satire of late night comedy—but it falters in its execution.

BW contributor Lex Nelson is up next on page 10 for a mouth-watering food story: she’ll take us along on a visit to Bei Lounge, a new high-end option for downtown drinks and eats.

It’s the brainchild from the owners of Boise’s favorite Chinese restaurant Yen Ching.

One final note: Make certain to check out the latest column from our new dating advice columnist, Anonymously Single, on page 8. It’s a bit of a stunner.

—George Prentice, Editor

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GEORGE PRENTICE

LOCKED, THE PODCAST

“We’re at a pivotal moment in terms of transgender rights, and a critical moment for our criminal justice system.”

GEORGE PRENTICE In any given year, there are about a dozen Idaho news stories that warrant significantly more ink in a newspaper, a bigger slot on the evening telecast or a greater amount of broadcast time on the radio. In the past, that traditionally meant multiple broadcast episodes or a series of feature-length articles in print. But in an always-evolving media landscape, a select few stories are grist for a podcast, the burgeoning platform for non-fiction storytelling.

If that story also lands at an intersection of cultural debate, a podcast is the made-to-order platform to allow the breadth and depth that the story requires. In 2019, People’s Exhibit No. 1 is the case of Adree Edmo v. The Idaho Department of Correction.

“When I began looking into the story of Adree Edmo, I quickly learned about the potential precedent of the case; and when I started diving in with research and record requests, I couldn’t stop,” said Amanda Peacher, regional reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau who works out of the Boise State Public Radio newsroom. “I was deep into the story, nerding out about it, when (BSPR community engagement manager/reporter) Frankie [Barnhill] and (BSPR digital content coordinator) Lacey [Daley] said, ‘This is definitely a podcast.’ I hadn’t conceptualized it in that way, but they have the brains to understand that this is a big story, and works best as a podcast.”

Barnhill is that rare Idaho reporter to have already had podcast success—she co-hosted 2017’s Speaking of Serial, chronicling the ordeal of Idaho native and former Taliban prisoner of war Bowe Bergdahl, and the currently in-production Wanna Know Idaho, which allows listeners to accompany Barnhill on reports from the field.

“Podcasts have this amazing ability to take people very deep into a character and complicated topic. We work in audio, so we’re very confident about doing that. That audio can convey emotions while also laying different elements near each other. As a result, listeners can hold multiple ideas in their heads at the same time. And listeners want more of that,” 6 | JUNE 5–11, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

said Barnhill. “They want the backstory and to understand multiple sides of an issue.”

There are plenty of layers to 31-year-old Adree Edmo’s story. Given the name “Mason” at birth, Edmo began seeing herself as a female around the age of 5. She began living as a woman at the age of 20, legally changing her name to Adree and changing her sex to “female” on her birth certificate. In 2012, she was convicted of sexual abuse of a child under 16 and was sent to Idaho State Prison, where she’s locked up with male offenders. Prison officials still refuse to identify her as Adree. Soon thereafter, she was diagnosed with gender dysphoria, which triggers “conflict between the way a person feels and think of themselves and their physical or assigned gender,” according to the American Psychological Association.

“I didn’t ask [for] or want to develop gender dysphoria, but it happened,” Edmo told Boise Weekly in January. “Now, I’m faced with needing treatment for it.”

That treatment would be gender reassignment surgery, which Idaho officials have refused to accommodate.

But in December of

The Locked investigative team includes (left to right) Lacey Daley, Frankie Barnhill and James Dawson, all of Boise State Public Radio News; and Amanda Peacher of the Mountain West News Bureau.

spent a lot of time with Dr. Stiller to understand the procedure. Plus, he was able to talk to a transgender woman, Dr. Stiller’s first sexual reassignment surgery patient. It turns out that she now assists other transgender patients go through the procedure.”

To be sure, Edmo’s story has been grim. It has also, at times, been gruesome. When prison officials repeatedly denied Edmo’s requests for sexual reassignment surgery, she attempted self-castration using a razor blade on two occasions. She suffered tremendous blood loss and required hospitalization. The details make for a less-than-family “ WITH A STORY AS COMPELLING AS friendly podcast. But Peacher and her Locked colleagues understand THIS, AT THIS PA RTICUL AR MOMENT IN all too well the importance of the TIME, WE’RE TELLING A STORY THAT, story, even its graphic nature, being accurate.

QUITE FR ANKLY, SOME PEOPLE HAVE “We use the words that we know, based on medical reB EEN AFR AID OF, OR D ON ’ T CARE TO cords, and based on her own accounts. It’s important for us LOOK AT. BU T WE N EED TO. ” to be extremely factual, but not include language that is more dramatic than what happened,” said Peacher. “The language is stark, and it should be. It was a very stark act.”

For the BSPR podcast, dubbed Locked, 2018, a federal judge said prison officials ran Ultimately, Peacher said Locked seeks to shed Peacher traveled to San Francisco to cover the afoul of the U.S. Constitution when they stiginsight on several critical checkpoints.

Ninth Circuit hearing, and has also spent some matized Edmo with “deliberate indifference.”

“If you’ve never met someone who is transtime in Eastern Idaho, where Edmo grew up as a “The Rule of Law, the bedrock of our legal gender or have never had a family member or member of the Shoshone-Bannock tribes. system, promises that all individuals will friend go prison, you may not have reason to dig “It’s a fascinating, beautiful place. It’s also be afforded the full protection of our legal into these issues. But they’re critical issues. We’re a very difficult place to live. Many people told system,’ wrote Chief U.S. District Court at a pivotal moment in terms of transgender us about that. We wanted to give this story the Judge R. Lynn Winmill. “This is whether the rights, and a critical moment for our criminal nuance and detail that it deserves,” said Peacher, individual seeking that protection is black, justice system,” said Peacher. “With a story as white, male, female, gay, straight, or, as in this who added that another member of the Locked compelling as this, at this particular moment team, BSPR reporter James Dawson, traveled to case, transgender.” in time, we’re telling a story that, quite frankly, Idaho officials pushed back against Winmill’s Moscow, Idaho, where he met with Dr. Geoff Stiller, one of the few surgeons in the nation who some people have been afraid of, or don’t care to ruling, and in January, then-newly inaugurated look at. But we need to.” performs sexual reassignment surgery. “James Governor Brad Little weighed in, saying, “The hard-working taxpayers of Idaho should not be forced to pay for a prisoner’s gender reassignment surgery.”

That propelled Edmo’s case to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which, as this issue of BW was going to press, was expected to rule on the matter any day now. Depending on that outcome, several legal experts agree that Edmo’s case might head to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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YOUR 2019 MUST-CLIMB LIST The best climbing crags Idaho has to offer HAYDEN SEDER It may surprise climbers and nonclimbers alike to learn that Idaho is home to many great rock climbing areas. From the Black Cliffs and Swan Falls in western Idaho, and Massacre Rocks and Blackfoot Canyon in eastern Idaho, to the world-class climbing at City of Rocks, Idaho is a Mecca to well-kept-secret climbing. Climbing season is in its prime, so read ahead for your guide to the best crags the state has to offer.

CITY OF ROCKS/CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK City of Rocks and neighboring Castle Rocks State Park are a climber’s dream.

With over 1,000 routes in the City and over 300 in Castle Rocks, there’s enough variety in terrain, type of climbing and difficulty to ensure that everyone—from beginners and families to experts—has something to climb.

The City is truly a sight to behold. Its name is derived from the granite rock spires that resemble tall buildings, creating literally a “city of rocks.” Located 2 miles north of the south-central Idaho border with Utah, it’s easily accessible from Boise, Salt Lake City or Twin Falls. Even if climbing isn’t your game, the City is a great spot for hiking, biking and camping.

For first-timers visiting the City, there are a few tips that will make your trip truly outstanding. A sunset hike (aka scramble with a few rebar rungs at the toughest spot) up the backside of Bath Rock, the most obvious roadside crag at the City, offers beautiful views of the whole park. When you need a break from climbing, head to Rock City, a small shop with supplies, food, drinks and amazing pizza. If your muscles need relaxing, drive a few minutes down the road to Durfee Hot Springs, which features four outdoor pools of varying temperatures supplied by a natural hot springs. It’s open until 10 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

Campsites are available for a fee (and can be reserved in advance). Folks looking to dirtbag it can head down the road to BLM land to camp for free.

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Left to right: Climbers scale rock faces at the Channel, Red Fish Lake and Cedar Creek.

BLACK CLIFFS, TABLE ROCK (BOISE) of mostly sport climbing and over 200 boulLocated minutes from downtown Boise, the Black Cliffs are the best outdoor climbing spot for those looking for a day trip or an afternoon climb. Over 240 sport climbs and crack climbs are available, all on basalt. The cliffs are aptly named for their black color meaning it can get pretty darn hot on the south-facing walls.

Mid-summer isn’t the ideal time to hit this rock (unless you wake up really early) but that same sun means that this spot is generally climbable year-round. A good rule to go by is that the cliffs will be about 10-20 degrees warmer than the rest of the Valley.

There’s more easily accessible outdoor bouldering in Boise, and Table Rock is a great area with about 70 fun sandstone/conglomerate rock problems. This sandstone mesa overlooks the city of Boise and sports a giant electric cross making it easy to find. In summer, this spot provides little respite from the sun, so get there early. Expect to see hikers, since this spot offers beautiful views of the Boise River to the south and rolling hills to the north and east.

The guidebook Boise Climbs by Sandy Epeldi is available at REI and can provide you with some guidance to both areas.

dering routes. When certain parts of the state are still too cold to climb, Dierkes Lake will often be considerably warmer, with temps in the summer often making it too hot to climb unless you get there early or find some shade.

But with the lake running alongside many of the climbing areas, a quick dip can revitalize a climber.

Sport routes at Dierkes tend to be fairly steep, particularly in the popular area, The Alcove, which Idaho Underground guidebook author Dave Bingham describes as “certainly one of the ugliest crags anywhere, with a reputation for bird poop and ‘gorilla’ climbing,” but he also describes as “one of the best crags in Idaho for overhung sport climbs.” Climbs tend to be in the 5.11 and higher range with some moderates so beginners, take heed.

Bouldering problems at Dierkes run the gamut of difficulty as well as variety of unique basalt holds from pockets, crimps, and slopers to jugs.

Getting into the park costs $3 per vehicle March-September so don’t forget to bring some cash with you!

THE FINS (LOST RIVER RANGE) DIERKES LAKE (TWIN FALLS) Twin Falls is home to a hidden gem: Dierkes Lake, located in the 191-acre Shoshone Falls Park. Home to some of the area’s best rock climbing, Dierkes boasts over 100 routes

Located at the southern end of the Lost River Range, the Fins has recently garnered national attention, and was cited in several articles in Climbing, including a recent cover of the magazine shot at the Fins. This high-eleva-

tion crag is great for summer climbing when it’s too hot to climb anywhere else. The Fins has over 170 sport routes of quality limestone.

Historically, most climbs have been in the 5.12 range, meaning the crag is not for beginners, though a significant number of moderate routes have been added in the last few years in the area known as Mortal Earth. Most routes are vertical to slightly overhung, and feature flat faces combined with technical sequences full of pockets and crimps. The area gets morning sun and afternoon shade; most walls are in full shade by 1 p.m.

This wall is truly for those committed to getting on the rock as the road getting to the Fins is only seasonally maintained and generally requires a 4WD vehicle with a true 4-low.

Often the road gets washed out and sometimes some hiking will be required to get to the rock.

Limited camping is available at the Upper Fins parking lot although there are no facilities or water. Camping is also available at the old corral at the mouth of the canyon on BLM land.

It’s not possible to cover all of the amazing climbing that Idaho is home to in one article, so I highly recommend any one of a dozen different guidebooks or the website MountainProject.com. If you’ve got a number of available weekends this summer you may want to include the Channel, Swan Falls, Reynolds Creek, American Falls, Cedar Creek, and Massacre Rocks on your must-climb list.

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ARTS & CULTURE STEEL MEDICINE

A Dose of Margaret Jacobs at the Boise Art Museum

ANONYMOUSLY SINGLE ‘REILLY’ After my first love in college I dated some, but nothing super memorable. There was the cliche cheating frat boy, a guy I met working at the gym that was all brawn and no brains, and my favorite: Bon Jovi. I call him “Bon Jovi” because we hung out a couple times and when I told him I wasn’t interested he proceeded to blast “You Give Love A Bad Name” from his room. I heard it for a good two blocks as I walked back to my apartment. Every time I hear the song, I can’t help but smile.

I entered the workforce immediately after graduating—no crashing at my parents’ place to find myself allowed in my family. I also paid off my student loans by my 30th birthday thanks to a lot of ramen, babysitting jobs and a work wardrobe furnished by Old Navy’s clearance rack. The next memorable relationship came at this time. I met a guy, “Reilly” (not his real name), volunteering at an event hosted by the company we worked for. There was a speaker that played for Notre Dame and I leaned over and asked Reilly if he thought the guy knew Rudy.

I know what you’re thinking, this girl’s got game! I admit it wasn’t the best line, but it worked in the moment. We started talking every day, found we had a lot in common, and one thing lead to another. A couple months later, when I was at my grandma’s house, I’m telling her about this guy I met. She turns to me and says “Oh, that’s so-and-so’s kid. His great, great grandfather and your great, great grandfather were brothers.”

I’ll pause so you can process this. Yep, the first guy I had a connection with since my college love, was my distant cousin. Shoot me.

Now, obviously we weren’t close enough that we belonged on a compound in rural Kentucky or anything, but you can see the obvious problem. Needless to say, this relationship ended and it took me a while before I was brave enough to try dating again...

Dated a cousin? Thinking about it? Cheers to family trees!

Hit me up at anonymouslysingle@boiseweekly.com or follow me on Instagram @ anonymouslysingle.

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HAYDEN SEDER If Steel Medicine, the name of artist Margaret Jacobs’ upcoming exhibition at the Boise Art Museum, sounds like a contradiction, that’s because it is. Much of Jacobs’ work explores the concepts of forces like those of nature and man—a tension and harmony that also applies to Jacobs, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, who makes indigenous art through the medium of steel sculpture, a departure from the norm of what is thought of both as “Native American art” and as a mostly male art form.

From Saturday, June 8, through April 26, 2020, visitors can see Jacobs’ wall-mounted steel Left: Margaret Jacobs, “Old Growth” (detail), 2019, steel, dimensions variable. Photo credit GBH Photography. sculptures depicting medicinal plants alongside tools associated with early 20th-century Mohawk Right: Margaret Jacobs, “Steel Medicine” (detail), 2018, steel, dimensions variable. Photo courtesy Margaret Jacobs. ironworkers. Her Steel Medicine and Survival director. “We’ve got five exhibitions that are “I believe in the importance of objects and Medicine series will be on view, as well as new celebrating Native American artists and part of their power to relay narratives which is why artwork created especially for the exhibition. the reason for that is that the United Nations desculpture and jewelry resonates with me so For Jacobs, the content and medium of her clared 2019 the International Year of Indigenous strongly,” reads Jacobs’ artist statement. “From work are natural fits.

Languages. For us, this series highlights Native early on, story-telling and making have been “I was always a maker. I had a very hands-on voices through the language of visual art.” an integral part of my life, and I see my family’s childhood. My family was always doing projects Jacobs draws on her metalsmithing techlineage built into my work.” and making things around the house so I grew niques that she uses as a jeweler to create stark For her first solo exhibition at BAM, Jacobs up around tools,” said Jacob. lines, organic forms and intricate links of steel to has decided to showcase her sculptures excluAfter growing up in New York, Jacobs emphasize the resilience and fragility of nature. sively, leaving out her attended Dartmouth ColCreating such delicate, organic forms from bare jewelry, with the large lege, where she majored in sheets of steel is nothing short of awe-inspiring. space allowing her studio art and graduated “STO RY-TEL L I N G A N D to present her larger Jacobs said she fabricates everything herself, in 2008. She’s worked starting with sheets or tubes of steel, and handpieces. “It’s been a rewith jewelry and sculpture MAKI NG HAVE BEEN ally pivotal experience,” cutting all of her shapes, then forming through ever since, and in the last welding, grinding and torching.

Jacobs said. two to three years, she AN INTEGR AL PA RT “Generally with the steel work, I’m leaving the “I’ve been able to has made art her full-time steel as it is so it’s just a material and not adding really dig into a couple profession. In school, O F M Y L I F E, A N D I bodies of work that I’ve color or other things, leaving the material honJacobs wasn’t even sure been tiptoeing around est and raw,” Jacobs said, adding that with her she would major in art S E E M Y FA M I LY ’ S jewelry, she typically adds bright colors: “I really before and really get but felt like it was where LINE AGE BUILT INTO love steel and sculpture but because it’s big and into ideas that I’ve she fit, and her ambitions monochromatic, it has a heavy visual weight. It’s been thinking about have been rewarded with M Y WO RK .” a much more intense conversation and experibut haven’t had the a substantial number of chance to show because ence for a viewer.” exhibitions (64 thus far) For Jacobs, all materials and objects used in the space hasn’t been that she has been a part her art have their own narratives and it is her role right for it,” she said. of since graduating, as well as numerous awards as an artist to maintain that narrative.

This is BAM’s first time working with the including the Perspectives on Design award “It is important for me to use a material in a artist, but her work fits neatly into a theme at Dartmouth, a Native American Fellowship manner that remains true to this narrative and the museum has deliberately curated with its through the Harpo Foundation and the 2019 Artist in Business Leadership Award through the exhibitions this year, which include Ceramics and to see how and what it can lend to the work and add to my story,” said Jacobs. “My culture Textiles from the Southwest, Sarah Sense: Cowgirls First Peoples Fund. inspires me to create pieces charged with power, and Indians and Crow’s Shadow Institute of the In each piece, Jacobs’ Native American strength and beauty, and in turn, I believe my Arts at 25. heritage plays a subtle, but Jacobs has been an work celebrates indigenous culture with a bold, “We’re calling it our Native Voices exhibienrolled member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe powerful aesthetic.” since she was a child, a tribe from New York State. tion series,” said Melanie Fales, BAM executive BOISE WEEKLY.COM

SCREEN ‘HEEEEEERE’S KATHERINE’ Sad to say, Late Night is more flaxen than fine

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I wanted to love Late Night… truly I did.

Instead, it’s more like one of a half-dozen titles that you might binge-watch some weekend on Amazon (for the record, Late Night is an Amazon production and will, not doubt, be binge-watchable before year’s end). True, bingewatching might wash away a rainy day (along with a bottle of wine); but Late Night is that film you watched two- or three-movies ago that has already begun to fade from memory.

Late Night has a crackerjack cast, led by double-Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Howard’s End, Sense and Sensibility), along with co-stars John Lithgow and Mindy Kaling (also the film’s producer and screenwriter).

But this satirical take on network television is more stagnant than spicy, more problematic than provocative. To that end, it plays like one of the less memorable episodes of the nearly always-snappy 30 Rock.

“Tom Cruise is the same age as me,” says 50-something TV late night host Katherine Newbury (Thompson). “He stars in The Mummy, and gets to fight the mummy. I am the mummy!”

Hmmm. Perhaps “funny, ha,” but certainly not “funny, ha, ha, ha, ha.”

Katherine is a pioneer talk show host—the Double Oscar-winner Emma Thompson stars as late night veteran Katherine Newbury in Late Night. only woman to have a long-running program in this fictional world of late-night TV. Sadly, Yeats. “Tread softly because you tread on my person who can turn her idol’s career around. the late, great Joan Rivers was the only woman dreams.” In a split second, Molly is smacked, Molly urges Katherine to make the show more to truly break through the all-male late-night face-first, with a big stinking bag of New York contemporary, authentic and personal, a move club. Even sadder, Late Night’s Katherine is City garbage. It’s a scene that you might have that could define Molly’s career in comedy—or less Joan Rivers and more Hillary Clinton. Yes, seen in one of hundreds of sitcoms of the send her back to the chemical plant for good.

Katherine has broken through the glass ceiling, 1980s, or 70s, or 60s, or 50s. Yes, it’s rather The premise is but she hasn’t really humorous; but if I were to tell you that it was solid, and the issues endeared herself to the best laugh in the film…. well, I think you’re of ageism and sexism younger generations of LATE NIGHT (Rated R) make for fertile themes getting the picture. her sisterhood. In fact, Directed by Nisha Ganatra It’s worth repeating that the supporting cast to explore, particuKatherine has an alllarly with comedy. And is swell: the aforementioned Lithgow as Kathermale team of comedy Starring Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling and John Lithgow ine’s too-droll husband, Hugh Dancy (Hannigoodness knows that writers. When her bal), Denis O’Hare (This is Us), Reid Scott Kaling has the acting ratings plummet and Opens Friday, June 7, at The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., 208-342-4288, (Veep), Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) and Max and writing chops to she’s accused of being theflicksboise.com. get it done (she was the Casella (Inside Llewyn Davis). Truth be told, the a “woman who hates cast appears to be fighting a bit too hard to be first woman and the women,” Katherine first person of color to spinning some comedy gold, but the end result puts gender equality is more flaxen than fine. write for the hit sitcom The Office, created and on her “to-do list,” and impulsively hires Molly I truly wish I could compare Late Night to, Patel (Kaling), a chemical plant efficiency expert starred in her own show, The Mindy Project, and say The Devil Wears Prada or even 30 Rock. Alas, penned two best-selling books). Unfortunately, from suburban Pennsylvania, as the first and I can only compare it to Morning Glory, a 2010 too much of Late Night’s comedy is pedestrian. only woman on Katherine’s writing staff. With Take, for example, an early scene where we first comedy with a similar tale of a young woman rumors swirling that Katherine will soon be fighting to survive in the male-dominated world see Molly standing outside the theater where replaced by a younger, hipper male host, she of network television. That too was a so-so comKatherine tapes her late-night show: demands that the writers make her “funny and edy—the type you might binge-watch someday “I have spread my dreams under your feet,” relevant.” A lifelong fan, Molly is determined to and forget soon thereafter. prove that she’s not just a diversity hire, but the says the wide-eyed Molly, quoting poet W.B.

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WINESIPPER Despite the wet, cool spring, by now you have probably mowed your lawn once or twice, and warmer days are just around the corner, ready to beckon us out of doors. A number of breweries have brought out light (around 4% alcohol), sessionable ales that are perfect for the season. And as an extra plus, they are also light in calories. In this trio, only the Easy Jack at 135 tops 100 calories.

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SESSION ALES: TASTES GREAT, LESS FILLING

BOULEVARD EASY SPORT RECREATION ALE, $1.79-$1.99 A pencil-thin head covers this hazy straw pour, completely disappearing by the second sip. The subtle aromas are mostly sweet citrus with a bit of biscuit.

With its addition of electrolytes, Boulevard touts this as the perfect post-workout beer.

That said, a touch of tangerine adds a nice tang to this light, easydrinking, eminently quaffable brew.

Bei brings Asian-fusion fare and an upscale vibe to the former location of Yen Ching Bakery.

FIRESTONE WALKER EASY JACK IPA, $1.79$1.99 A lovely golden ale, it’s topped by a decent, fairly persistent, porous froth. Heady, pine laden hops start things off on the nose, backed by soft citrus.

The flavors are a mix of resiny hops, grapefruit, and smooth, toasted malt. It finishes with a dry hop bite and a touch of pepper.

LAGUNITAS DAYTIME IPA, $1.99-$2.19 The two-finger head on this cream soda-colored IPA has nice grip and leaves a sticky lacing. This is a very well-balanced ale with an impeccable hop profile throughout, starting with the tropical fruit and smooth hop aromas. Refreshing touches of mango and blood orange color the crisp palate, with lightly bitter hops on the long, lingering finish. There’s more going on here than you might expect from such a sessionable brew.

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BEI IS BAE

Boise’s Yen Ching opens Bei Lounge, a high-end option for drinking and dining LE X NEL SON Still dressed in his pressed suit after a day of working as a lawyer, Yen Ching co-owner Jeremy Chou reached for a bulgogi street taco.

Loaded down with Korean barbeque beef, onions, carrots, daikon radish, sesame seeds and cilantro, and drizzled with sriracha mayo, it wasn’t exactly a suit-friendly dish, but Chou added a scoop of kimchi and dove in anyway.

“It’s an acquired taste,” he said of the kimchi, “but if you’re Korean, you have it for breakfast.”

When it comes to the beef, he added, “It’s pretty authentic with the marinade they use.

The sweetness is really coming from the fruit— there’s pear and stuff in there. For a traditional bulgogi marinade, you have soy, some sugar, sesame oil, garlic, tons of onions, and really you’ve got to stick a mashed pear in there.”

The tacos are Chou’s favorite dish on the menu at Bei Lounge, which opened May 18 in what was once Yen Ching Bakery. The space, which had sat unused for eight years, has been transformed into a high-end spot for happy hour, small Asian shared plates and appetizers, with bold turquoise walls and light fixtures that dangle like pale flowers. Bei (pronounced “bay”) shares both ownership and a kitchen with Yen Ching, but the menu is very different.

Bei branches off from Yen Ching’s Chinese base with Korean, Thai and Vietnamese menu items.

Chou said that the vibe and food, combined with a drink list that leans heavily on justpressed fruit juices and other fresh ingredients, is part of Yen Ching’s bid to stay relevant in Boise’s dining scene more than three decades after opening on Ninth Street.

“If we’re going to be around for another 30-plus years, we have to kind of grow as Boise grows, and tastes are changing, people are changing, so it’s really incumbent on us to kind of adapt to those changes,” said Chou, whose family has owned the restaurant since the beginning.

Bei Lounge is already pulling in a more upscale crowd than its long-lived neighbor, including pairs of well-dressed office workers and groups stopping on their way to or from fine dining spots on Eighth Street. Accustomed to Boise’s burger-and-fry-heavy restaurant scene, what many of them may not realize is that Bei serves the Asian version of pub fare—albeit in a upscale setting.

“That’s pretty much what we make at home.

It’s comfort food,” said Chou, gesturing to Bei’s menu of sauteed shrimp (meant as finger food), fried seafood rolls, ramen and bibimbap, adding that the latter is a surefire cure for hangovers.

Still, attention to detail puts those dishes on a higher plane. The ramen broth, for example,

simmers all day in the traditional style. For Chou, who is of Chinese descent and was born in South Korea, getting those things right is a matter of family pride, and there are plenty of personal touches on the Bei Lounge menu, like the Pipal’s Gin Juice cocktail (a tart, refreshing drink made with Broker’s gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lemon juice, cucumbers and soda water), which is named for an old friend. It joins other house specialties on a drink menu that includes everything from local wine and beer to drinks with Asian roots like the Matcha Gin, a Lychee Martini and sake sold by the bottle.

With a closing time of 10 p.m. and prices ranging from $7-$15 for food and $9-$14 for cocktails, Bei Lounge will never join Boise’s rowdy late-night bar scene. That doesn’t bother Chou, who said he hopes it becomes a happy hour destination instead.

“Every lawyer’s dream is to open a bar,” he joked.

Happy hour runs 4-6 p.m. MondayFriday and 3-6 p.m. Saturday, and includes offerings like $4 draft beers, $4.50 well drinks and $6 house wines. The restaurant itself is open from 4-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 3-10 p.m. Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday.

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JUNE 6TH BARBARIAN BREWING—Celebrate Boise Pride Festival with some new Unicorns and Rainbows Skittles sour ale with edible glitter.

Limited June-only release. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Boise Taproom

FIRST THURSDAY

BEN AND JERRY’S—Enjoy $2 scoops from Noon-8 p.m. 12-8 p.m. FREE. Ben and Jerry’s BOISE ART MUSEUM—Boise Art Museum offers extended hours on First Thursday with admission by donation. From 4-7 p.m., learn more about weaving in conjunction with BAM’s new exhibition, Sarah Sense: Cowgirls and Indians, then use paper and photographs to create your own weaving in BAM’s studios. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Boise Art Museum BOISE STATE BRONCO SHOP— Grab decals while they’re in stock.

All decals 25 percent off on First Thursday, while supplies last, only at the City Center Bronco Shop. Open extended hours. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Bronco Shop-City Center BONEFISH GRILL—Join Bonefish Grill anytime on First Thursday for $6 Bang Bang Shrimp, $6 martinis and select Idaho wines for $7. 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. FREE. Bonefish Grill CAPITOL CONTEMPORARY GALLERY—Capitol Contemporary Gallery features Idaho landscapes and abstract watercolors by Sandra Shaw and new large oil paintings by Toby Davis. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery DOWNTOWN BOISE FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW MINI POPUP—Celebrate Dad a few days early with the Downtown Boise Father’s Day Car Show mini popup during June on First Thursday.

Get a sneak peak of some classic hot rods and electric vehicles along Eighth Street the evening of June 6, and join us downtown for the big event featuring over 150 classic cars and new electric vehicles on Sunday June 16. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise EGYPTIAN THEATRE—Boise Weekly presents Vicki Barbolak’s Trailer Nasty Tour 2019. You’ve seen her on America’s Got Talent as a fan favorite and Top 10 finalist, don’t miss this opportunity to see this amazing comedic talent reflecting on life as mom, her many marriages, and her love of the Southern California trailer park lifestyle. With host Minerva Jayne, featuring Matt Bragg and Shawn Pelofsky. For ages 18 and older due to adult subject matter and language. 8 p.m. $30-$45. Egyptian Theatre EL KORAH SHRINE—The El Korah Shriners are in the process of restoring their magnificent ballroom.

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You’re invited to visit the 104-yearold building for a guided tour and to see the wonderful murals painted by the famous stage drop and sign painter Harry Hoffgarten of Boise. The Oasis bar will be open downstairs for visitors.

5-9 p.m. FREE. El Korah Shrine EVERMORE PRINTS—Evermore Gallery and the Capitol Contemporary Gallery present Converge.

This exciting show will feature 19 artists showcasing incredible talent and depth. Head over to the Evermore Gallery from 5-9 p.m. for lively conversation, light snacks and libations. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Evermore Prints

FIREFUSION STUDIO—FireFusion’s First Thursday events are project-based classes at a discounted rate. Classes include techniques on metal-smithing and enameling to make things such as garden sticks, sugar bowls, coasters and jewelry dishes.

Classes are two hours and start at 5 p.m. Call 208-345-1825, opt.2 to schedule. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. FireFusion Studio FIRENZA PIZZA—Enjoy delicious build-your-own, hand-stretched pizza made with fresh ingredients. Firenza offers gluten-free, cauliflower crust and vegan cheese. See their website for pizza, pasta, salads, and the beer and wine menu. Specials: $5 BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch 10-inch pizza and $1 beer and wine. With music by FoothillBillies. 5-8 p.m.

5-9 p.m. FREE. Firenza Pizza FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA—Buy one pie, get the second for $10. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE—Nadene Kranz presents Food, Fetish, and Funk. Kranz focuses on food, her fetish with scissors and graffiti street art from London. A local artist, Kranz paints in oil and is active with Plein Air Painters of Idaho. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse FOOT DYNAMICS—Stop by Foot Dynamics to see their new spring collections of Birkenstock and Altras. As always, Shoe Shed is 10 percent off the already discounted pricing from 6-8 p.m. And the ever-popular Irish Music Session will be jamming in the alcove.

5-9 p.m. FREE. Foot Dynamics GALLERY 601 ON THE GROVE— If you’ve ever been “three sheeps to the wind” before, then this is the show for you. Join Studio 601 in The Grove Hotel Lobby for a wine of a time with the artwork of Will Bullas. While you sip wine from Houston Vineyard and taste cider from Meriwether, you can also enjoy the humor of it all through the artwork of Will Bullas. From his originals to his coasters, all of Bullas’s wine related artwork

will be on display with special pricing for this event. So stop by The Grove Hotel Lobby/Library and get your giggle on. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. Gallery 601 on The Grove

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GO OUT LOCAL—Celebrate summer at the Old Boise Sixth and Main Summer Block Party. Enjoy live music, food and drinks for purchase, raffles, kid’s activities and more. It’s all taking place in the parking lot next to Wiseguy Pizza Pie. RSVP on Facebook by clicking “interested” if you plan on attending so they can have an idea on a headcount.

5-9 p.m. FREE. Go Out Local THE GROVE HOTEL—Join The Grove Hotel for the Idaho Wine Commission’s Wine Lobby Hop featuring 50 percent off appetizers from Trillium Boise, complimentary cider tastings from Meriwether Cider House, complimentary wine tastings from Huston Vineyards, free chair massages by Grove Fitness Club and Spa, and art

by Gallery 601. And if you want to stay out a little later, enjoy BOGO Idaho beer and wine in The Bar from 8-10 p.m. 5-9 p.m. FREE. The Grove Hotel IDAHO STATE MUSEUM—Join the Idaho State Museum for a talk by Dr. David Walker commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy 5-7 p.m. FREE. Idaho State Museum

Downtown Boise Pair your June First Thursday with a glass of Idaho Wine or cider.

In partnership with the Idaho Wine Commission, downtown businesses will feature sips and tastings from Idaho wineries and cider makers in celebration of Idaho Wine Month. Enjoy live music, in-store displays from local artists and makers, and

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unique shopping opportunities while you explore downtown Boise this First Thursday!

IDAHO WINE AND CIDER MONTH LOBBY HOP AT DOWNTOWN BOISE HOTELS—Celebrate Idaho Wine and Cider Month with Idaho Wine Commission’s inaugural Lobby Hop. Stroll and check out participating downtown Boise hotel lobbies and enjoy samples of Idaho wines and cider!

There’s no start or end location, just simply hop from one lobby to the next and enjoy. Inn at 500 Capitol: Cinder Wines, Sawtooth Winery, Ste. Chapelle Winery. The Grove Hotel: Huston Vineyards, Meriwether Cider. Residence Inn

by Marriott Boise City Center: Potter Wines, Par Terre Winery, The Hampton Inn and Suites Boise Downtown: Williamson Orchard and Vineyard, Vine and Branch Ranch (Snake River Winery and Stack Rock Cidery). 5-9 p.m.

FREE. Downtown Boise Hotels LEAP PHOTOGRAPHY—Leap Photography will be hosting an open studio evening on First Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

FREE. Leap Photography MERIWETHER CIDER—Free tasting with Tieton Cidery. 5-8 p.m.

FREE. Meriwether Cider House RE-POP! GIFTS—Enjoy featured artists Ladybug Press and Girl a Go-Go Designs, mock-tails from Lone Bitters and beer tasting with Edge Brewing. 5 p.m. FREE. Re-POP! Gifts

View all First Thursday events and plan your route at downtownboise.org

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing and sketching the natural landscape. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com

Theatre ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Film AN EVENING WITH CLEVE JONES: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BOISE PRIDE—An Evening

with Cleve Jones: Celebrating 30 Years of Boise Pride 7-10 p.m. $8-$. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3450454, egyptiantheatre.net.

670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

BOISE FILM FOUNDATION: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF—The Boise Film Foundation and Payette Brewing present the First Annual Summer Film Series. Take a low back chair or blanket . 8 p.m. $5-$10. Payette Brewing, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, 208-2837065, boisefilmfoundation.org.

GENERATION ZAPPED FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING—A documentary about wireless technology’s possible health risks, plus Q&A with experts on ways to reduce your exposure. 7 p.m.

FREE. Overland Park Cinemas, 7051 W. Overland Road, Boise.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literary Arts Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum,

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

FREEWRITE NITE—Monthly Freewrite Nites are open, informal gatherings for writers to talk about writing, give and receive feedback, or just sit quietly and get work done. Find out more and see the schedule at unreadstoriesclub. com/events. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Coiled Wine Bar, 813 W. Bannock St., Boise, unreadstoriesclub.com.

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STORY TIME WITH SIR READSALOT—Join Jane and Sir Readsalot for tales of friendship and adventure. 11 a.m. FREE. Once and Future Books, 1310 W. State St., Boise, 208-336-2230, ofbooks.net.

UNREAD STORIES CLUB FREEWRITE NITE—Unread Stories Club hosts monthly writing events in the Boise area. Freewrite Nites are open, informal gatherings for writers to talk about writing, give and receive feedback, or just sit quietly and get work done. Find out more and see the schedule at unreadstoriesclub.com/events.

6-8 p.m. FREE. Coiled Wine Bar, 813 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208820-8466, coiledwines.com.

WRITER’S BLOC—Join a group of fellow writers to collaborate, critique and create. 6-8 p.m.

FREE. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Theatre COMEDY OPEN MIC—Featuring karaoke hosted by Almost Famous Entertainment. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

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BLT: SUITE SURRENDER—Suite Surrender by Michael McKeeve is a hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farce of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15.

Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, boiselittletheater.org.

Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing, and sketching the natural landscape. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste B, Eagle. eaglepleinair.com.

HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Dr., Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

FIRST THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN BOISE—Celebrate the good life in Downtown Boise on the First Thursday of each month.

5-9 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, Downtown Corridor, Boise, 208385-7300, downtownboise.org.

MISS IDAHO 2019 PRELIMINARY COMPETITION—some of Idaho’s most talented and accomplished young women vie for the titles of Miss Idaho and Miss Idaho’s Outstanding Teen 2019 titles. 7 p.m. $20. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, tockify.com.

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ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Visual Arts ART BY LINDA JOHNSON WILLIAMS AT NECKAR COFFEE—Art

by Linda Johnson Williams, plus charcuterie, beer, wine and coffee.

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RENT 20TH-ANNIVERSARY TOUR

i48 FILM FESTIVAL

EMMETT CHERRY FESTIVAL

She has courted the favors of the shoe-licker of Ybor, Florida; been married enough times to spell out passive-aggressive notes to her current beau with monogrammed wedding-gift hand towels; and traced her body with her hands to get out of speeding tickets. She is Vicki Barbolak, one of the stand-up comic children of The Comedy Store-Founder Mitzi Shore and an America’s Got Talent top-10 finalist. Nowadays, everyone has a side-gig; hers is a mobile wedding van with a half-hour honeymoon suite she built into the back. Like a brunette Wife of Bath, she’ll make a pilgrimage to Boise on Thursday, June 6, for a stop at The Egyptian Theatre for her Trailer Nasty tour. Get hitched.

Note: This event is sponsored by Boise Weekly.

8 p.m. $30-$45. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-0454, vickibarbolakcomedy.com.

At first, the original production of Rent must have seemed cursed. The day before the show’s off-Broadway premier, its creator, Jonathan Larsen, died suddenly of an aortic dissection; but if Rent has household name recognition today, it’s because it’s a masterful piece of musical theater that hit just the right tone at just the right moment. In 1996, this story about a set of poor artists carving lives out of the bedrock of New York’s Alphabet City neighborhood at the height of the AIDS crisis hit like a tidal wave. A riff off Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme, it is now the 11th-longest-running Broadway show, and has spawned a 2005 film featuring a gaggle of the original cast members. A touring production will bring the show live to The Morrison Center on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8.

Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. $35-$80. The Morrison Center, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

Take a film festival like Cannes, for example: Filmmakers from all over the world debut their movies for glory, prizes and distribution deals.

On very rare occasions do these films have anything to say about Cannes itself. On that front, the i48 Film Festival sets itself apart. It’s one for the amateurs (and semi-pros), and doesn’t blush at cutting Boise and surrounding environs in on the action. Teams were given two days to start and finish a short films, each of which must incorporate four mystery elements—a line of dialogue, a prop, a character and a genre— unknown to the filmmakers beforehand. Catch all of the entries at The Flicks on Saturday, June 8, or a best-of selection at The Egyptian Theatre on Sunday, June 9.

Saturday, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:40 p.m.

FREE. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-4288; Sunday, 5 p.m. FREE. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-0454, idaho48.org.

Cherries were brought to what would become the United States via what would become Brooklyn, New York. They’ve done pretty well here, and since the 1930s, they’ve been the unofficial mascot of the Gem County community of Emmett, which celebrates its passion for the stonefruit with an annual shindig held in June, the Emmett Cherry Festival, now in its 85th year. Along with the McCall Winter Carnival, the Trailing of the Sheep in Ketchum and National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival in Weiser, it’s one of southwestern Idaho’s premier non-Treasure Valley must-see attractions, with parades, nightly concerts, pie-eating contests, a community rodeo, a carnival and, of course, more cherry-themed items on the itinerary than one person could possibly attend—so bring the family.

FREE-$30. Emmett, Idaho, Highway 16, 208-365-3485, emmettcherryfestival.com.

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CALENDAR 5-8 p.m. FREE. Neckar Coffee, 117 S. 10th St., Boise, 208-4246938, neckarcoffee.com.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literary Arts SUSAN G. BUTRUILLE: WOMEN’S VOICES FROM THE OREGON TRAIL—Hear stories of pioneer women. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

Comedy BOISE WEEKLY PRESENTS VICKI BARBOLAK’S TRAILER NASTY TOUR 2019—Boise Weekly

presents Vicki Barbolak’s Trailer Nasty Tour 2019. You’ve seen her on America’s Got Talent as a fan favorite and Top 10 finalist, don’t miss this opportunity to see this amazing comedic talent reflecting on life as mom, her many marriages, and her love of the Southern California trailer park lifestyle. With host Minerva Jayne, featuring Matt Bragg and Shawn Pelofsky. For ages 18 and older due to adult subject matter and language. 8-9:30 p.m.

$30-$45. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 West Main St., Boise, 208344-2055, egyptiantheatre.net.

COMEDIAN MARC YAFFEE—Marc Yaffe’s thriving career has led him to perform in diverse locales far and

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wide. This includes a tool shed in Iraq; atop a rock at a Tribal Gathering in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and on an Alaska Airlines flight, to name a few. Followed by comedy open mic hosted by Sophie Hughes.

8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Outdoors 2019 EAGLE RODEO—The 2019 rodeo will be a three-day PRCA rodeo. Food vendors and beer gardens will be open to the public for all events. Gates open 1 hour prior. 6-11 p.m. $10-$15. Avimor, North of Eagle on Highway 55 at Avimor Dr., eaglerodeo.com.

Talks & Lectures 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY— Join the Idaho State Museum for a talk by Dr. David Walker commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy 5-7 p.m. FREE. Idaho State Museum, 610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208780-5182, history.idaho.gov.

VANDAL VOICES: HOW SMART MARKETERS INFLUENCE THE WAY WE EAT—The next Vandal Voices talk features U of I Extension Educator Ariel Agenbroad on “How Smart Marketers Influence the Way We Eat.” 5:30 p.m. FREE. Amsterdam Lounge, 609 W. Main St., Boise, 208-364-4586, food-marketers.eventbrite.com.

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FLYING M SEASONAL MARKET—A collection of Treasure Valley farmers and artisans sell local produce and goods Thursday evenings through Sept. 19. 6 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, flyingmcoffee.com.

SPACE LAUNCH PARTY—Activities include science experiments, crafts, games and refreshments. All ages 3-5 p.m. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 West Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

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GARDEN AMBASSADOR TOURS— Join Garden Ambassadors for guided tours through the Idaho Botanical Garden. 10-11:30 a.m.

Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3438649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

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Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing and sketching the natural landscape. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com.

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CALENDAR MISS IDAHO 2019 PRELIMINARY COMPETITION—Some of Idaho’s most talented and accomplished young women vie for the titles of Miss Idaho and Miss Idaho’s Outstanding Teen 2019 titles. 7 p.m. $20. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, tockify.com.

Theatre BLT: SUITE SURRENDER—Suite Surrender by Michael McKeeve is a hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farce of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, boiselittletheater.org.

BROADWAY IN BOISE: RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR—Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th-anniversary touring production. 8 p.m. $38-$80. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, morrisoncenter.com.

HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Dr., Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

ISF: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION—As part of Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller, you hereby are summoned for jury duty in a whodunit that will keep you guessing. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

LIPSINC: OVER THE RAINBOW—Celebrate Boise’s longest running drag show, LipsInc!’s 22nd Anniversary and Pride Week kickoff.

Reservations at 208-368-0405.

8:30 p.m. $20. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, lipsinc.net.

Visual Arts ANGELA KATHLEEN STOUT: ART PREMIERE—Check out Angela Kathleen Stout’s artwork, sip on some wine, and grab some food from a local food truck. 5-8 p.m. FREE. Cinder Wines, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208376-4023, cinderwines.com.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

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FLINT WEISSER: IT’S NO USE GOING BACK—Flint Weisser’s current body of work is about escaping the world, for the fantastic (specifically the fantastic world of Lewis Carroll) through the creation of diorama, puppets, drawings and animations. Saturdays through July.

5:30-11:30 p.m. FREE. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, visualartscollective.com JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

SUREL MITCHELL LIVE WORK CREATE DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY—Head over to Garden City by bike, by foot, or if you have to, by car. You can access all the First Friday venues right off the Greenbelt, or ride the trolley to each participating art venue,

winery and restaurant. Start your evening at Surel’s Place and enjoy everything the Live Work Create District has to offer. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, surelsplace.org.

Comedy COMEDIAN MARC YAFFEE—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Outdoors 2019 EAGLE RODEO—The 2019 rodeo will be a three-day PRCA rodeo. Food vendors and beer gardens will be open to the public for all events. Gates open 1 hour prior. 6-11 p.m. $10-$15. Avimor, North of Eagle on Highway 55 at Avimor Dr., eaglerodeo.com.

Talks & Lectures BOISE STATE PHYSICS FIRST FRIDAY ASTRONOMY EVENT—Join Boise State to hear Alessandra Springmann of University of Arizona’s LPL discuss near-Earth asteroids, followed by stargazing.

8:30-11 p.m. FREE. Boise State

University Science and Education Building, 2133 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 770-366-4909.

SATURDAY JUNE 8 Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing, and sketching the natural landscape. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com.

MISS IDAHO 2019 FINAL NIGHT COMPETITION—Some of the most talented and accomplished young women in Idaho vie for the titles of Miss Idaho and Miss Idaho’s Outstanding Teen 2019. 6 p.m. $30. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, ictickets.evenue.net.

SOCO POP-UP SOCIAL COMMUNITY GATHERING—Where socializing and fun meets meaningful engagement. 2-5 p.m. FREE. JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise.

Theatre BLT: SUITE SURRENDER—Suite Surrender by Michael McKeeve is a hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farce of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, boiselittletheater.org.

BROADWAY IN BOISE: RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR—Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th-anniversary touring production. 2 p.m. $38-$80. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, morrisoncenter.com.

HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Dr., Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

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CALENDAR LIPSINC: OVER THE RAINBOW—Celebrate Boise’s longest running drag show, LipsInc!’s 22nd Anniversary and Pride Week kickoff. Reservations at 208-3680405. 8:30 p.m. $20. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-368-0405, lipsinc.net.

Film I48 “ALL FILMS” SCREENING— Filmmakers were given a handful of prompts, cameo items and lines of dialogue, and 48 hours to make a short film. 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. $5. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, idaho48.org.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION—40th Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition June 2-27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Dr., Boise, 208-426-2541.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

CASTLE HOUSE ASL-INTERPRETED TOURS—Join an American Sign Language interpreter from Network Interpreting Services for gallery and site tours, and Artist-in-Residence Open Studios.

If you anticipate needing additional accommodation, contact Rachel Reichert at 208-608-7046 or email rreichert@cityofboise.org, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. Held every second Saturday of the month (except May). Noon-2 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, jamescastlehouse.org.

FLINT WEISSER: IT’S NO USE GOING BACK—Flint Weisser’s current body of work is about escaping the world, for the fantastic (specifically the fantastic world of Lewis Carroll) through the creation of diorama, puppets, drawings and animations. Saturdays through July. Noon-6 p.m. FREE. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, visualartscollective.com.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

MARGARET JACOBS: STEEL MEDICINE—Margaret Jacobs celebrates Indigenous culture with a bold, powerful aesthetic. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

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OPEN STUDIO WITH RESIDENT ARTIST CINDY STEILER—Join us Saturdays in June (excluding June 22) for Open Studio hours with Resident Artist Cindy Steiler. View the work she has been creating throughout her residency, and learn more about the artist and her process. 1-3 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, jamescastlehouse.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Comedy COMEDIAN MARC YAFFEE—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Outdoors 2019 EAGLE RODEO—The 2019 rodeo will be a three-day PRCA rodeo. Food vendors and beer gardens will be open to the public for all events. Gates open 1 hour prior. 6-11 p.m. $10-$15. Avimor, North of Eagle on Highway 55 at Avimor Dr., eaglerodeo.com.

BOTANICAL BARRE—Join Pure Barre Idaho and the Idaho Wine Commission for the 11th anniversary of Savor Idaho with yoga, wine and treats from local vendors. 10 a.m. $20. Idaho Botanical Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-841-2311.

EAGLE PARK BMX IDAHO STATE QUALIFIER—Idaho State Qualifier at Eagle Park BMX brings racers from all over the state of Idaho! 9 a.m. $25. Eagle Park BMX, 11800 N. Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle, idahobmx.com.

Civic Benefit BOISE AIDS WALK 2019—The Boise AIDS Walk was established to help provide a family friendly means for the community to rally around, bringing awareness to HIV/ AIDS, as well as a fundraiser to help those living with HIV/AIDS. 9 a.m. $20. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208345-4320, flyingmcoffee.com.

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Learning BUILD A MOBILE APP—Boise CodeWorks and the Boise Public Library are teaming up to offer a weekend-long beginner mobile tapping game design class with Unity. 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boisepubliclibrary.org.

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Food & Drink BOISE BUCKET LIST ‘90S THROWBACK BIKE BAR EXPERIENCE—Join Boise Bucket List for the ultimate bike bar experience.

8:30-10:30 p.m. $25. Downtown Boise, Downtown Corridor, Boise, boisebucketlist.com.

Museums & Exhibits SCHICK-OSTOLASA FARMSTEAD TOURS—Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead Tours every Saturday from May 4-Sept. 28. 12:30-4:30 p.m. FREE. Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead, 5006 W. Farm Court, Boise, 208-2294006, drycreekhistory.org.

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Kids ZOO DAZE FEATURING THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR—Join Zoo Boise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6-$10.

Zoo Boise, 355 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise. 208-608-7747. zooboise.org

Other 10TH ANNUAL SUPER SUMMER CRAFT MARKET—The 10th annual Super Summer Craft Market will have something for everyone with a wide array of vendors. Plus food trucks by Kanak Attack Katering and Hokey Pokey Thai Ice Cream Rolls, and beer and wine by PreFunk Beer Bar Nampa. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, flyingmcoffee.com.

BUSTIN’ OUT OF BOISE’S HELP OUR GARDEN GROW BBQ—Join Bustin Out of Boise for their annual barbecue fundraiser at their new venue, Payette Brewing.

4-8 p.m. $8-$15. Payette Brewing Company, 733 Pioneer St., Boise, bustinoutofboise.org.

BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Shoreline Dr., 1500 Shoreline Dr., Boise, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

PAINT A BOWL FOR THE IDAHO FOODBANK’S SUMMER EMPTY BOWLS EVENT—Come join A Way with Clay in painting a bowl for the upcoming Idaho Foodbank’s Summer Empty Bowl event. All the of supplies you need will be proveded to paint a bowl of your choice, which will then be donated to The Idaho

CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—At The Capital City Public Market, you’ll meet Treasure Valley farmers, artists, bakers and other passionate vendors. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Eighth Street Corridor, Eighth and Idaho streets, Boise, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

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CALENDAR EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET— The Eagle Saturday Market is a handmade market located in the heart of downtown Eagle in Heritage Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park, 185 E. StateSt., Eagle, 208-489-8763, cityofeagle.org.

GARDEN AMBASSADOR TOURS— Join Garden Ambassadors for guided tours through the Idaho Botanical Garden. 10-11:30 a.m. FREE-$8.

Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3438649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

SUNDAY JUNE 9 Theatre BLT: SUITE SURRENDER—Suite Surrender by Michael McKeeve is a hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farce of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 2 p.m. $12-$15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, boiselittletheater.org.

BROADWAY IN BOISE: RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR—Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th-anniversary touring production. 8 p.m. $37.50-$80. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, morrisoncenter.com.

ISF: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION—As part of Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller, you hereby are summoned for jury duty in a whodunit that will keep you guessing. 7 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Film

“ALL FILMS” Festival at the Flicks Theatre Saturday June 8 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Tickets $5.00

“BEST OF” the Fest Screening and Awards Ceremony at the Egyptian Theatre Sunday June 9 – 5:00pm Tickets $7.00

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I48 “BEST OF” SCREENING AND AWARD CEREMONY—Don’t miss the 2019 i48 Film Fetival “Best Of” screening and award ceremony, with Filmmaker After Party following the screening. 5 p.m.

The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, egyptiantheatre.net.

670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. Noon-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Comedy COMEDIAN MARC YAFFEE—Marc Yaffe’s thriving career has led him to perform in diverse locales far and wide. This includes a tool shed in Iraq; atop a rock at a Tribal Gathering in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and on an Alaska Airlines flight, to name a few. Followed

by Nocturnum (live industrial DJs). 8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Learning BUILD A MOBILE APP—Boise CodeWorks and the Boise Public Library are teaming up to offer a weekend-long beginner mobile tapping game design class with Unity. 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Food & Drink SAVOR IDAHO: IDAHO’S PREMIER WINE AND FOOD EVENT— Join the Idaho Wine Commission for a unique opportunity to savor the best Idaho has to offer in wine and food. 2-5 p.m. $50-$75.

Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

p.m. FREE. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208332-6800, sde.idaho.gov.

Learning

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION—40th Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition June 2-27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Dr., Boise, 208-426-2541.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

Literary Arts YA UN-BOOK CLUB: I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER—Enjoy snacks and discussion at this group for teens who love books. 4 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org

PAINT ‘N’ SIP: CITY OF TREES PRIDE—Kick off Boise Pride Week by creating an homage to our beautiful Capitol Building flanked in Pride flags. This class is open to all ages, but due to the complexity of this painting, ages 14 and up are recommended. Paint ‘n Sip does not provide beverages for classes. If you BYOB, no glass containers are permitted within the Boise parks system. 6-8 p.m. $40. Cecil D. Andrus Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-505-0004, paintnsip.com.

Kids AEROSPACE ENGINEERING—Be an aerospace engineer for a day.

Led by Engineering for Kids, this program will allow kids to design, build and test a pneumatically driven rocket. This program is designed for children in grades K-5, but all are welcome. 11 a.m.-noon.

FREE. Garden City Public, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City. 208472-2944, notaquietlibrary.org.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: STRAW ROCKETS—Led by Engineering for Kids, this program will allow kids to design, build, and test a pneumatically driven rocket. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE.

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SUMMER RAMEN POP-UP—Join the Sunday Funday parking lot party at Lost Grove Brewing. You’ll enjoy live music, refreshing beers, and a Japanese cold summer ramen by Genki Takoyaki. Check the Facebook event page for menu detail updates. 2-6 p.m. FREE. Lost Grove Brewing, 1026 La Pointe St., Boise, lostgrovebrewing.com.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION—40th Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition June 2-27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Dr., Boise, 208-426-2541.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

Noon-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.com MARGARET JACOBS: STEEL MEDICINE—Margaret Jacobs celebrates Indigenous culture with a bold, powerful aesthetic. Noon-5 p.m. $FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum,

MONDAY JUNE 10 Theatre NIA VARDALOS: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS—The White Dog Reading Series continues with the Idaho premiere reading of Tiny Beautiful Things by Nia Vardalos. 7 p.m.

FREE. White Dog Brewing Company, 705 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-2839124, opaltheatrecompany.org.

Film IDAHO STUDENT MEDIA FESTIVAL—Students from around Idaho to share their digital learning projects on the big screen. 6

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FEATURING SHAWN PELOFSKY & MATT BRAGG WITH HOST MINERVA JAYNE Please be advised that this show is suggested for 18+ due to adult subject matter.

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CALENDAR Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208472-2944, notaquietlibrary.org.

TUESDAY JUNE 11 Theatre ISF: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION—As part of Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller, you hereby are summoned for jury duty in a whodunit that will keep you guessing. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Sports & Outdoors NORTH FORK CHAMPIONSHIP— The North Fork Championship is now in its eighth year, and has been named the Extreme Kayak World Championship. That means the world champions in extreme kayaking will be crowned in the Gem

State this year. See website for a schedule and more details. Runs through June 15. FREE. Banks, Hwy. 55, northforkchampionship.com.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION—40th Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition June 2-27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Dr., Boise, 208-426-2541.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

Learning

MARGARET JACOBS: STEEL MEDICINE—Margaret Jacobs celebrates Indigenous culture with a bold, powerful aesthetic. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Talks & Lectures

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In March, the owners of Mission Donut announced they had bought multiple-Best of Boise-winner Guru Donuts. The new owners, Evan and Krystle McLaughlin, have already made some changes—they’ve added potato-based confections to the menu—but there’s at least one Guru tradition they’ve decided to keep in place: National Donut Day. “Guru’s growing. We’re expanding, doing late-night hours.

We want it to be a really fun place. We want it to have a family environment where people Guru Donuts will unveil recent changes, like a new patio area, on National Donut Day. can come and enjoy handmade artisan donuts in downtown Boise,” said Krystle.

On Friday, June 7, Guru will give away a free potato donut with each purchase, host live music from Red Light Challenge and sell ice cream from The STIL starting at 10 a.m.

The changes the McLaughlins have made to the institution will be in the storefront, like new signage (designed and built by an employee), a brushed-up menu that includes new flavors, the soft opening of its new retail space, patio seating on Main Street, beer from Western Collective and cider from Meriwether.

Krystle said the overall effect will be to retain the “started-out-of-your-garage feel” of the original Guru, but with the McLaughlin’s signature. They’ve given the interior of the shop a new paint job and started serving breakfast burritos, grapes and cheese from Create Common Good. In a push to attract a later-evening crowd, the shop will stay open on Fridays and Saturdays until 8 p.m. in June.

It’s a balancing act between the McLaughlins leaving their mark on the business while honoring Guru’s distinctive brand.

“We definitely don’t want to lose anything that Guru was,” Krystle said.

—Harrison Berry

WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 85TH EMMETT CHERRY FESTIVAL—The traditional Cherry Festival events, concerts and carnival all happen in the Emmett City Park starting on Wednesday and running through Saturday. FREE. Emmett City Park, E. Main St., Emmett, emmettcherryfestival.com.

THINKS AND DRINKS SCIENCE CAFE WITH JOSHUA BANDFIELD—Join Dr. Joshua Bandfield for cider drinks and a discussion of the formation of Mars. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. LongDrop Cider, 603 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3420186, longdropcider.com.

GURU DONUTS WILL UNVEIL BIG CHANGES ON NATIONAL DONUT DAY

FREE SAT OR ACT PRACTICE TEST AND PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT—Free ACT or SAT practice test with analysis and parent information night to identify scores, provide strategies, help decrease test anxiety. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Library! at Bown Crossing, 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr., Boise, 208331-9020, boisepubliclibrary.org.

ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Film BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: FOOTLOOSE—Kick off your Sunday shoes and head to the Egyptian, because Kevin Bacon is set to light up the big screen with the 1984 classic Footloose. All-ages June 12; 21-and-older June 15. 7 p.m. $9-$11. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, boiseclassicmovies.com.

BOISE FILM FOUNDATION: CLULESS—Join BFF for an exclusive screening of Clueless. 8-10 p.m. $5-$10. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. 208-283-7065.

Sports & Outdoors NORTH FORK CHAMPIONSHIP— The North Fork Championship has been named the Extreme Kayak World Championship. That means the world champions in extreme kayaking will be crowned in the Gem State this year. See website for a schedule and more details. Runs through June 15. FREE. Banks, Hwy. 55, northforkchampionship.com.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—This collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles

by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City.

MARGARET JACOBS: STEEL MEDICINE—Margaret Jacobs celebrates Indigenous culture with a bold, powerful aesthetic. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $0-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American Tpop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

THROUGH MY LENS: ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY—Join the Meridian Library for a series of presentations by artists and professionals working in different genres and forms of photography, including analogue, alternative processes, commercial, portrait, landscape and photojournalism. Each session with end in Q&A time with the speaker.

Presenters: Ben and Joella Howard.

6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Literary Arts COMMEMORATING ANNE FRANK’S 90TH BIRTHDAY—Join Karen Treiger, author of My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story, for dessert prepared by Chef Joyce Doughty and paired with dessert wine from Tranche Estate Winery, and music from Fleet Street Klezmer Band. 7:8:30 p.m. $20$200. Zions Bank, 800 W. Main St., Boise, wassmuthcenter.org.

STORY TIME WITH SIR READSALOT—Join Jane and Sir Readsalot for tales of friendship and adventure. 11 a.m. FREE. Once and Future Books, 1310 W. State St., Boise, 208-336-2230, ofbooks.net.

WRITER’S BLOC—Join a group of fellow writers to collaborate, critique and create. 6-8 p.m.

FREE. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION—40th Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition June 2-27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Dr., Boise, 208-426-2541.

Comedy

STAND UP FOR PRIDE—Comics Joel Kim Booster, Caitlin Weierhauser, Reese Samuels and Reilly Hoy for an evening of laughs and queerdom. A dollar from every ticket goes to Boise Pride. 7 p.m. $25-$45, The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, thebalconyclub.com.

Talks & Lectures THERESA CAPUTO LIVE! THE EXPERIENCE—Experience Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show Long Island Medium. 7:30 p.m. $39-$70.

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, morrisoncenter.com.

Learning BONSAI CLASS—Join this popular class to create your very own bonsai. They’ll provide you with all the materials you’ll need to start your own bonsai and teach you how to care for it. 5:30 p.m. $30. Franz Witte Nursery, 9770 W. State St., Boise, 208853-0808, franzwitte.com.

SENIOR CHESS—Learn how to play the Game of Kings from a chess master. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208472-2941, notaquietlibrary.org.

Teens EXPLORE VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES—Drop in and try out the library’s Playstation 4 Virtual Reality games! Ages 10+ 4:305:30 p.m. FREE. Victory Branch, 10664 West Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org

Kids DESIGN WITHIN CONSTRAINTS USING LEGO BRICKS—Join the Idaho LEGO Users Group (ILUG) to build a tower with LEGO® bricks in a fun and engaging way and see how you do under the constraints of time and material. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $0$12. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 W. Myrtle St., Boise, dcidaho.org.

Other EXPLORERS CLUB—The Explorers’ Club serves adults with a wide range of intellectual and physical disabilities and skill levels. The club focuses on group activities such as creating art, playing games and exploring the library. They support and nurture independence, health, safety, socialization and community inclusion, all while having fun. For ages 18 and older.

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. FREE. Ada Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org.

COMEDY OPEN MIC—Followed by karaoke hosted by Almost Famous Entertainment. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidlaughs.com.

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MAGIC SWORD KNITTING FACTORY, JUNE 7

After the three-hour slugfest that was Avengers: Endgame, fans of the sprawling Marvel cinematic universe may feel like they have to look back at 2017 with a spyglass.

Thor: Ragnarok, easily one of the franchise’s strongest installments, had just released a trailer featuring music by none other than Boise synthwave band Magic Sword, and the band was anything but humbled.

“This company of humans known as ‘Disney’ asked for us to bestow our vision to them in the form of song,” wrote a spokes-entity for the band in an email to Boise Weekly.

Magic Sword had reason to be blithe. It once threw a dance party outside Neurolux that was ultimately shut down by the police, and at Treefort Music Fest, it waged mock battle with a spider macro puppet to epic effect. The band will return to its hometown for a Friday, June 7, show at The Knitting Factory before embarking on a tour of Russia and Europe in September.

—Harrison Berry With Chong the Nomad, and Styles in Black. 8 p.m. $20-$35. The Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 ALIVE AFTER FIVE: THE BAND OF HEATHENS—With Reed Foehl.

5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza BUCKCHERRY: WARPAINT TOUR 2019—With Joyous Wolf. 8 p.m. $23-$60. Knitting Factory DEATH MATCHES—With Go Outside, Cmmnwlth, and Buttstuff.

7:30 p.m. $10. Deathproof Coffee DUELLING PIANOS—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Whiskey Bar GOLDBERG & BARR—7-9:30 p.m.

FREE. Old Chicago Downtown JOSIAH JOHNSON—With Lenore, and With Child. 7 p.m. $10. The Olympic

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THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER—5 p.m.

FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel SOUR BRIDGES—8:15 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Steve Eaton—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

THURSDAY JUNE 6 BERNIE REILLY—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES: BILLY BLUES BAND—With Michele Eastland and Becky Blake. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park GREAT GARDEN ESCAPE: JOSHY SOUL—6 p.m. $8-$12.

Idaho Botanical Garden HILLFOLK NOIR—5:30 p.m. FREE. The Owyhee KEN HARRIS AND RICO WEISMAN—Piano/Guitar original and cover Blues, Jazz, Funk, Americana, Rock. 6:30 p.m. FREE. White Dog Brewing LISA MANN—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:15 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO: FOOTHILLBILLIES—5 p.m. FREE. Firenza Pizza

BOISE COMMUNITY BAND—7 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park

MEGAN NELSON—6 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: THE BAND OF HEATHENS GROVE PLAZA, JUNE 5

Human children are virtually helpless for years after birth. Other animals can run and sometimes hunt hours after taking their first breath. Count The Band of Heathens among the latter. In 2007, the newly formed country/Americana band was voted “Best New Band” at the Austin Music Awards. A year later, it released its first album, self-titled, with guests like Patty Griffin and Stephen Burton. The rocket fuel sent it to the top of the Americana Music Association radio charts, and in 2009, it recorded video of its Austin City Limits performance. The Heathens have been on the loose ever since, and last year, it cut a sixth studio album, A Message from the People Revisited. The band will mob through Boise for the season opener of Alive After Five, where it will get a warm reception from opener Reed Foehl and the sundrenched and dancing masses.

—Harrison Berry With Reed Foehl. 5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza, corner of Eighth and Main streets, downtown Boise, downtownboise.org.

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PIXIE AND THE PARTYGRASS BOYS—With High Pine Whiskey Yell. Plus art exhibits by Sibbz Longboards and BrightEye. Part of the Scenic Road to Sawtooth Valley Gathering, and presented in part by TO Entertain U. 7 p.m. $10.

The Olympic SAWTOOTH SERENADERS—7 p.m. FREE. Boise Brewing

FRIDAY JUNE 7

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BLUES TO LOSE—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

MOOD SWING—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

BOISE CHORUSES: ELTON JOHN AND THE DANCING QUEENS— Boise Choruses will kick up their heels and bust out the boas and sequins to feature number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton’s incredible five-decade career in this sing-along concert. 7-9 p.m. $10-$25. Boise State Special Events Center

SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER—With Hokum Hi-Flyers. Noon. FREE. Hyde House

BRETT REID—11 a.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

BLUES SAVIORS—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel BROOK FALK—3 p.m. FREE. Boise Co-op

COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY CHORUS: IN NEED OF MUSIC, AMERICAN TRADITIONS—A concert of American music presented by a 40-plus voice community choir. 7 p.m. $5.

Hillview United Methodist Church

CUNNINGHAM AND MOSS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel GARY TACKETT ALBUM RELEASE—7-11:30 p.m. $10. The Olympic ISA AT THE SANDBAR: CRAZY LOVE—2-5 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel JOSHY SOUL—With Juice. 8:30 p.m. $10. Neurolux MAGIC SWORD—With Chong The Nomad, and Styles in Black. 8 p.m. $20-$45. Knitting Factory RED LIGHT CHALLENGE—4:30 p.m. FREE. Albertsons (Broadway) RJ MCGINNIS BAND—8 p.m.

FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s ROCK THE VILLAGE: KALIMBA -EARTH WIND FIRE TRIBUTE—5-8 p.m. FREE. The Village at Meridian SIP 2 GIVE: OPERA IDAHO—Opera Idaho has been chosen as the benefiting organization for Telaya Wine Co.’s June Sip 2 Give. Noon7:30 p.m. FREE. Telaya Wine Co. SOFAR SOUNDS—Sofar Sounds are curated secret concerts in secret locations. You’ll see three outstanding local artists in a very intimate setting. Find more info at sofarsounds.com/boise. 8 p.m. $20. Secret Concert SPERRY HUNT—6:30 p.m. FREE. Caffeina Roasting Company SUMMER SUNSETS DANCE— With caller Tanya Boyd. 7 p.m. $10-$13. Bledsoe Shop THE WEARY TIMES—8:15 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon WHITAKER AND OLIVER—7 p.m.

FREE. High Note Cafe

SATURDAY JUNE 8 BILLY VALENTINE AND THE JON KLEIN BAND: MUSIC TO CHANGE A LIFE—With Steve Eaton. 8 p.m. $30-$35. Visual Arts Collective

MONDAY JUNE 10 DAVID GLUCK BAND—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

BROTHA LYNCH HUNG—9 p.m. $22-$53. Myrtle Morgue

CASIO DREAMS—8 p.m. FREE. Ironwood Social

THE SIDEMEN—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

MICHAELA FRENCH—5-8 p.m.

FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel PABLO TRUJILLO, TYLOR KETCHUM, AND JESSE DAYNE—7 p.m. $5. Ranch Club SAMUEL HENRY—6 p.m. FREE. Solid

DJ KADRE—10 p.m. FREE. Reef KILL-A-BREW—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel MERIDIAN SYMPHONY OUTDOOR CONCERT—Join the Meridian Symphony to celebrate the city’s Gene Kleiner Day with a free outdoor concert. Take a picnic and a blanket or chair, and enjoy some of the Symphony’s greatest hits. 7 p.m. FREE. Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park NEAL GOLDBERG AND FRIENDS—8:15 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s OLD BOISE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL—With Micky and the Motorcars, Jeff Crosby and The Refugees, Courtney Patton, Tylor and the Train Robbers, Grant Webb Band, Buddy DeVore and The Faded Cowboys, and Pinto Bennett. 1-10 p.m. $35-$45. Tom Grainey’s PANCHO BARRAZA—11 a.m. $65. Boulevard Event Center

TUESDAY JUNE 11 BLUE GRASS JAM—7 p.m. FREE. Liquid BOISE BLUES SOCIETY BLUES TUESDAY: BILLY BLUES BAND—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel EMMETT UKULELE GROUP—Everyone from first-timers to seasoned players are invited to have fun playing easy good old time music.

12:45-2:30 p.m. FREE. Emmett Senior Center JONAH SHUE—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel SAWTOOTH SERENADERS—7 p.m.

FREE. Barbarian Brewing THROWN OUT BONES—8:15 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

WEDNESDAY JUNE 12

THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SLOW CAVES—With Mighty, and Pants Pierre. 8:30 p.m. $10.

Neurolux SPERRY HUNT—6:30 p.m. FREE. Caffeina

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: MATT HOPPER AND THE ROMAN CANDLES— With Audio Moonshine. 5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza

SWEATY FISH—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

THE BOURBON DOGS—6 p.m.

FREE. Hilltop Station

YER MAMA—9 p.m. $5. Ranch Club

BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—8:15 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s FELL RUNNER—With Queen Boychild, and River Merrill. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. Neurolux

SUNDAY JUNE 9

GREG BRIDGES—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

AMYGDALA—With Nicodxmvs, Vang Basics, and Cut Both Ways. 8 p.m. $5-$7. High Note Cafe BRETT WELTY BAND—6 p.m.

FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel DAN COSTELLO—11 a.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel LYLE SINCLAIR BAND—2 p.m.

FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

LANY: WORLD TOUR 2019—8 p.m. $25-$55. Revolution Concert House THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SEAN HATTON AND CO.—7 p.m.

FREE. Old Chicago Downtown STEVE EATON—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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Competition destroys joy. Competition destroys creativity. Competition is so often incredibly toxic. True, some people may thrive on competing and for them, it may be a rush. For many of us, however, we are interested more in enjoying our lives and the fruits of our labor. When things become competitive and we are focused on â&#x20AC;&#x153;keeping up with the Joneses,â&#x20AC;? we no longer look at what we have with gratitude. Instead, we focus on how to show off and upgrade. What I do to combat the competition that so many people thrust upon the unwilling, is to think about how far Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come and what has personally satisďŹ ed me. Every time it reminds me what is really important and it has never been showing off to others. I encourage you to practice disconnecting from competitive talk and interaction. Just change the subject or leave the convo. Your own sense of self-worth and accomplishment will ďŹ&#x201A;ourish. When you realize you are already winning every day, what other people do makes no difference.

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ANICCA BAGS: THE POG SLAMMER Over the years, the City of Boise has done a lot of leg-work helping people get around by bike, but when it comes to hauling stuff—well, that’s up to the rider.

There are all kinds of backpacks and saddle bags out there for laptops, groceries and even pets, but most of them come up short when all that really needs packing are a set of keys, a phone, and a wallet or that expensive new headlamp.

That’s where the Pog Slammer from Driggs-based Anicca Bags (pronounced “anee-cha”) is a life-saver. This smaller cylindrical bag hangs from under the seat or the handlebars and has zipper access. It’s perfect for stashing incidentals, and at 4-plus Liters, is just big enough to cram a rain slick. It comes in pretty much any color and can be made to order.

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10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JUNE 1. Boise’s average June high temperature is 81 degrees.

2. Boise’s hottest June day was 109 degrees on June, 19, 1940.

3. Boise’s wettest June was 1941: 3.41 inches of precipitation.

4. June has the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

5. June is the equivalent of December in the Southern Hemisphere.

6. Flag Day is Friday, June 14.

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LILY: At a year old, this BULBASAUR: This female American Pitbull 5-year-old Domestic Terrier mix is weet and Shorthair that is easygoing and affectionate. gentle, but a little shy. (#41570935 - Kennel (#41347823 - Cattery Kennel 106) D22) Cat Care by Cat People

7. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16.

8. Summer will begin on Friday, June 21.

9. June 21st is also Go Skateboarding Day. 10. June was initially named “Iunius,” meaning “younger ones,” in the Roman calendar.

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PTOLEMY: This talkative charmer is bonded with his sister, Jazz. Find them in Room 3.

JAZZ: Less chatty than her brother, Ptolemy, she was brought to the shelter when their owner could no longer take care of them.

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LORNA HAZEL: This mother came to the shelter pregnant. Now that her kittens are weaned, she’s looking for a forever home.

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ASTROLOGY GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some birds can fly for days without coming down to earth. Alpine swifts are the current record-holders, staying aloft for 200 consecutive days as they chase and feed on insects over West Africa. I propose we make the swift your soul ally for the next three weeks.

May it help inspire you to take maximum advantage of the opportunities life will be offering you. You will have extraordinary power to soar over the maddening crowd, gaze at the big picture of your life and enjoy exceptional amounts of freedom.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I think gentleness is one of the most disarmingly and captivatingly attractive qualities there are,” writes poet Nayyirah Waheed. That will be emphatically true about you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Your poised, deeply felt gentleness will accord you as much power as other people might draw from ferocity and grandeur.

Your gentleness will enable you to crumble obstacles and slip past barriers. It will energize you to capitalize on and dissipate chaos. It will win you leverage that you’ll be able to use for months.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is the Loch Ness monster real? Is there a giant sea serpent that inhabits the waters of Loch Ness in Scotland? Tantalizing hints arise now and then, but no definitive evidence has ever emerged. In 1975, enterprising investigators got the idea to build a realisticlooking papier-mache companion for Nessie and place it in Loch Ness. They hoped that this “honey trap” would draw the reclusive monster into more public view. Alas, the scheme went awry. (Lady Nessie got damaged when she ran into a jetty.) But it did have some merit. Is there an equivalent approach you might employ to generate more evidence and insight about one of your big mysteries, Leo? What strategies might you experiment with? The time is right to hatch a plan.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Earlier in your life, you sometimes wrestled with dilemmas that didn’t deserve so much of your time and energy. They weren’t sufficiently essential to invoke the best use of your intelligence. But over the years, you have ripened in your ability to attract more useful and interesting problems. Almost imperceptibly, you have been growing smarter about recognizing which riddles are worth exploring and which are better left alone. Here’s the really good news: The questions and challenges you face now are among the finest you’ve ever had. You are being afforded prime opportunities to grow in wisdom and effectiveness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): How many languages are you fluent in? One? Two? More? I’m sure you already know that gaining the ability to speak more than one tongue makes you smarter and more empathetic. It expands your capacity to express yourself vividly and gives you access to many interesting people who think differently from you. I mention this, Libra, because you’re in a phase of your cycle when learning a new language might be easier than usual, as is improving your mastery of a second or third language.

If none of that’s feasible for you, I urge you to at least formulate an intention to speak your main language with greater candor and precision—and find other ways to expand your ability to express yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here’s Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano from The Book of Embraces: “In the River Plate basin we call the heart a ‘bobo,’ a fool. And not because it falls in love.

We call it a fool because it works so hard.” I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because I hope that in the coming weeks, your heart will indeed be a hard-working, wisely foolish bobo. The astrological omens suggest that you will learn what you need to learn and attract the experiences you need to attract if you do just that. Life is giving you a mandate to express daring and diligent actions in behalf of love.

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BY ROB BREZSNY SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When he was 20 years old, a German student named Max Planck decided he wanted to study physics.

His professor at the University of Munich dissuaded him, telling Planck, “In this field, almost everything is already discovered, and all that remains is to fill a few unimportant holes.” Planck ignored the bad advice and ultimately went on to win a Nobel Prize in Physics for his role in formulating quantum theory. Most of us have had a similar experience: people who’ve tried to convince us to reject our highest calling and strongest dreams.

In my view, the coming weeks will be a potent time for you to recover and heal from those deterrents and discouragements in your own past.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Not all, but many horoscope columns address your ego rather than your soul. They provide useful information for your surface self, but little help for your deep self.

If you’ve read my oracles for a while, you know that I aspire to be in the latter category. In that light, you won’t be surprised when I say that the most important thing you can do in the coming weeks is to seek closer communion with your soul; to explore your core truths; to focus on delight, fulfillment, and spiritual meaning far more than on status, power, and wealth. As you attend to your playful work, meditate on this counsel from Capricorn author John O’Donohue: “The geography of your destiny is always clearer to the eye of your soul than to the intentions and needs of your surface mind.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian biochemist Gertrude Belle Elion shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1988.

She was instrumental in devising new drugs to treat AIDS and herpes, as well as a medication to facilitate organ transplants. And yet she accomplished all this without ever earning a PhD or MD, a highly unusual feat. I suspect you may pull off a similar, if slightly less spectacular feat in the coming weeks: getting a reward or blessing despite a lack of formal credentials or official credibility.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Today, Mumbai is a megacity with 12.5 million people on 233 square miles. But as late as the 18th century, it consisted of seven sparsely populated islands. Over many decades, reclamation projects turned them into a single land mass. I foresee you undertaking a metaphorically comparable project during the coming months. You could knit fragments together into a whole. You have the power to transform separate and dispersed influences into a single, coordinated influence. You could inspire unconnected things to unite in common cause.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I don’t think we were ever meant to hear the same song sung exactly the same way more than once in a lifetime,” says poet Linh Dinh. That’s an extreme statement that I can’t agree with. But I understand what he’s driving at.

Repeating yourself can be debilitating, even deadening.

That includes trying to draw inspiration from the same old sources that have worked for you in the past. In accordance with current astrological omens, I suggest you try to minimize exact repetition in the next two weeks: both in what you express and what you absorb.

For further motivation, here’s William S. Burroughs: “Truth may appear only once; it may not be repeatable.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Peter Benchley wrote the bestselling book Jaws, which was later turned into a popular movie. It’s the story of a great white shark that stalks and kills people in a small beach town. Later in his life, the Taurus author was sorry for its influence, which helped legitimize human predation on sharks and led to steep drops in shark populations. To atone, Benchley became an aggressive advocate for shark conservation. If there’s any behavior in your own past that you regret, Taurus, the coming weeks will be a good time to follow Benchley’s lead: correct for your mistakes; make up for your ignorance; do good deeds to balance a time when you acted unconsciously.

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