Your big May calendar

There are plenty of ways to spoil your mom for Mother’s Day this year, whether at Zoo Boise or Sawtooth Winery. Or give the gift of music and take her to one of the many free performances running for 10 days straight during Boise Music Week. The kids might enjoy Repticon Boise Reptile and Exotic Animal Show or the Family Pirates Party at the Basque Center. For culture, head to Modern Art in Boise’s Linen District, and for a day of camaraderie take part in the annual Susan G. Komen Boise Race for the Cure.

Highlights and other recurring events

BOISE MUSIC WEEK

Boise Music Week: Friday through Sunday, May 2-11, Boise. Mail-in ticket request for the Showcase, International Dance Night and “The Secret Garden” events appeared in the April 16 edition of the Idaho Statesman. Contact the Statesman for a back issue. Free. boisemusicweek.org.

- May 2: School Night, 7:30 p.m., Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Circle.

- May 3: Music in the Park, noon to 4 p.m., Gene Harris Bandshell, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd.

- May 4: Church Night, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St.

- May 5-8: Organ recitals, 12:15 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, 518 N. 8th St.

- May 5: Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Timberline High School, 701 E. Boise Ave.

- May 6: International Dance Night, 7 p.m., Timberline High School, 701 E. Boise Ave.

- May 8-11: “The Secret Garden,” 7:30 p.m. May 8-10, 2 p.m. May 10-11, Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane.

- May 9: Organ recital and silent film, 12:15 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St.

MOTHER'S DAY

Mother’s Day Wine Tasting and Tea Party: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Helina Marie’s Wine Bar and Gifts, 11053 W. State St., Star. Featuring an array of tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, pastries and desserts. Special gift bag presented to all moms in attendance. $20 per person. Reservations: 286-7960.

Mother’s Day at Zoo Boise: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Moms can get into the zoo for only $7.25, plus they may receive one complimentary ride on the Conservation Cruise. Also, special animal presentations and zookeeper talks celebrating extraordinary zoo moms. 384-4260, zooboise.org.

Mother’s Day Wine Tasting Event: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11, Sawtooth Winery, 13750 Surrey Lane, Nampa. Featuring 25 Idaho wineries, local vendors, music by The Flavors, wine slushies, beer, food for purchase by Boise food trucks, children’s activities. $25 in advance, $35 at the door, $15 for wine club members, free for ages 20 and younger. 467-1200, ­sawtoothwinery.com.

Mother’s Day Concert in the Park: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11, Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell. Music by J.R. and The Sting Rays, wine specials, optional lunch with Kanack Attack catering. $8 members, $10 guests. 453-7843, Ext. 3.

COMEDY

Dustin Diamond: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1; 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 2-3; and 8 p.m. Sunday, May 4, Liquid, 405 S. 8th St., Boise. Screech from TV show “Saved by the Bell.” Opening: Gabe Dunn. $15. 941-2459, ­liquidboise.com.

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

Boise Spring Parade of Homes: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, through May 11. Free. buildidaho.com/home_buyer_tools.

Sprout Film Festival: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, The Flicks, 646 Fulton St., Boise; and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Collection of short films either starring or about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. $10 general, $8 students, seniors and people with disabilities. Special 10 a.m. screening May 2 for young people and developmental disability agencies is free to students (elementary through high school) and $50 for agencies. 422-1759, thearcinc.org/blog/administrator/sprout-2014.

Russian Food Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, St. Seraphim Russian Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise. This year’s menu includes beef stroganoff, shish kebab, stuffed peppers, Russian crepes, piroshki, chebureki, borscht, salads and an assortment of desserts. Also, an opportunity to meet and watch local iconographer Matthew Garrett as he paints, as well as guided tours of the church to introduce visitors to Russian Orthodox worship. 345-1553, stseraphimboise.org/festival.html.

Eagle Island Experience Festival: Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W. Hatchery Road. Arts and crafts, music, belly dancers, visual arts, food and more. $5 admission or $2 with donation of three cans of food for the Idaho Foodbank; plus $5 per car state park fee. gruntwerks.net/eagle-island-experience.

LITERARY ARTS

Idaho Writers & Readers Rendezvous: Thursday-Saturday, May 1-3, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Pulitzer Prize-winner Ron Powers, Whiting Award-winner Daniel Orozco and New York Times and USA Today best- selling author Ciji Ware headline a cadre of authors, screenwriters, agents and editors who will showcase their expertise and experience in classroom settings and one-on-one opportunities. idahorendezvous.com.

Author signing and workshop with Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May 15-16, Rediscovered Books, 180 N. 8th St., Boise. Author of “The Five Levels of Attachment” and “Living a Life of Awareness,” the private event with Ruiz will explore the concepts of his father’s work and Ruiz’s journey on the Toltec path. $25, includes a copy of “Living a Life of Awareness.” 376-4229.

PLANT SALES

Ada Gardeners plant sale: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3, 10608 W. Cruser Drive, Boise. Proceeds benefit scholarships at the College of Western Idaho.

Catholic Women’s League plant sale: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 510 W. Roosevelt, Nampa.

Idaho Botanical Garden Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Benefits IBG horticulture programs and ensures practical experience for College of Western Idaho horticulture students. Half-price admission. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

- Members only, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2. Free with membership.

Idaho Horticulture Society plant sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 at Boise Urban Garden School, 4821 Franklin Road, Boise. Proceeds benefit garden club community service projects and CWI horticulture program. Bring your own boxes. 870-1299, idhort.com.

Idaho Gladiolus Society plant sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. Proceeds support its Gladiolus Show in August.

Golden Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, 10305 Harvester Drive, Boise.

Wacky Weeders Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 623 Los Luceros Circle, Eagle.

PERFORMING ARTS

The Met Opera: Live in HD “La Cenerentola”: 10:55 a.m. Saturday, May 10, and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, Edwards 22 Cinemas, 7701 Overland Road, Boise, and Edwards 9, 760 Broad St., Boise. $24 general, $22 seniors, $18 children. ­fandango.com.

Boise Philharmonic: Pianist Alexander Schimpf will play the Schumann Piano Concerto; Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. 344-7849, ­boisephilharmonic.org.

- Backstage with the Artist, noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Free.

- 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, Swayne Auditorium, Northwest Nazarene University’s Brandt Center, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $19.99-$39.99.

- 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $19.99-$69.99.

SPECIALTY SHOWS

Repticon Boise Reptile and Exotic Animal Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise. Also, raffles, animal seminars and children’s activities. $10 general, $4 children 5-12, free for ages 4 and younger. repticon.com/boise.html.

THEATER

Boise State University Theatre Majors Association “Consider the Oyster”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 1-3, Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Pay what you can. Music Theatre of Idaho’s “Forbidden Broadway”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 1-3; 1:30 p.m. matinee Saturday, May 3, Real Life Community Church, 120 14th Ave. S., Nampa. $37 for evening dinner shows, $18 show-only matinee. May 2 is sold out. 468-2385, mtionline.org.

Stage Coach Theatre’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 2-3, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $15; discounts for students, seniors and military on Thursday. 342-2000, ­stagecoachtheatre.com.

“Wicked”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1; 8 p.m. Friday, May 2; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $55-$150. Boise State Tickets, 426-1110.

Red Light Variety Show’s “Game Room”: 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 2-3, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. Showcasing interpretations of game shows, board games, classic arcades and even sports with aerial acrobatics, burlesque, boylesque, comedy, modern dance and more. $15 at redlightgameroom.bpt.me, $20 at the door.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “Deathtrap”: 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (Greenshow at 7:30 p.m.), 7 p.m. Sunday (no Greenshow), May 30 (preview), May 31 (opening night), June 1 (family night), June 12-13, 18, 22, 24, 28-29, July 10-11, 15-16, 19-20, 24-25, ISF Amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. $30-$42 Fridays-Saturdays, $25-$35 Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays. Preview (May 30): $25 reserved, $18 general. Family night (June 2): $35 reserved, $25 general, $12 children 6-17. Ticket packages available. 336-9221, ­idahoshakespeare.org.

Stage Coach Theatre’s “Night of January 16th?”: 8 p.m. May 30-31, June 6-7 and 13-14; 7:30 p.m. June 5 and 12; 2 p.m. matinee June 8; 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $15; $12 students, seniors and military on Thursdays and matinee. 342-2000, ­stagecoachtheatre.com.

FARMERS MARKETS Boise Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 20, Republic parking lot, 10th and Grove streets, Boise. 345-9287, ­theboisefarmersmarket.com.

Capital City Public Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 20, 8th Street between Bannock and Main streets, Idaho Street between 9th Street and Capitol Boulevard and on The Grove plaza, Boise. 345-3499, ­capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

Eagle Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 11, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. 919-2027, facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket.

Nampa Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, Lloyd Square, 1350 Front St. 461-4807, ­nampafarmersmarket.com.

Kuna Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 10 through Sept. 27, Kuna City Park (Col. Bernard Fisher Veterans Memorial Park), 201 W. Main St. 922-5929, kunafarmersmarket.com.

Caldwell Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, May 14 through Sept. 10, Indian Creek Park, Blaine Street and 7th Avenue. 571-3474, ­caldwellidfarmersmarket.com.

ONE-TIME EVENTS

MAY 1

National Day of Prayer State Rally: Noon Thursday, May 1, Idaho State Capitol steps, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. The master of ceremonies will be Ron Crane, Idaho state treasurer; music provided by Mark Thorton. Following the rally, attendees will be invited to circle the Capitol in prayer. nationaldayofprayer.org.

Modern Art in the Linen District: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. Boise Bicycle Project Bike Builders Gallery and contest, Reed Clarke art exhibit, DJ showcase with Vinyl Preservation Society and Stardust Lounge. Free. 385-0111. • Across the street at the Modern Hotel and Bar (1314 W. Grove St.), local artists will transform the design hotel's 40 midcentury modern rooms into everything from mini gallery spaces to interactive pieces to full-scale installations. themodernhotel.com.

Fun-Raiser at Spacebar Arcade: 5:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 200 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Odell Brewery will be serving beers. Vinyl Preservation Society will spin tunes from 7 to 9 p.m. Quarters tournament from 7 to 8 p.m. Benefit for Winter Wildlands Alliance. Free. winterwildlands.org.

"Fundsy4All" Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Beside Bardenay, 612 Grove St., Boise. Meet and mingle with the Fundsy and Create Common Good teams, appetizers, a no-host bar and a raffle. Benefit for Create Common Good. $25 suggested donation at one4all.org/events/1qxLkS.

Walking Wine Dinner: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Rendezvous Restaurant, 1117 E. Winding Creek, Eagle. Wine and grilled quail salad, lamb kebab, meat dumplings, prawn risotto, sweet crepes. $55 per person plus tax/gratuity. Reservations: 939-1191.

Jake Shimabukuro: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Wood River High School Performing Arts Theatre, 1050 Fox Acre Road, Hailey. Sold out.

MAY 2

Literature for Lunch: 12:10 to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Join Boise State University English professors Cheryl Hindrichs and Carol Martin for a discussion of "Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life" by J.M. Coetzee. Free. 384-4076.

Family Pirates Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, Basque Center, 601 Grove St., Boise. Dance party, silent auction, children's pirate performances, no-host bar. Admission includes pirate's booty dinner. $12 per person, $15 at the door; $45 family, $50 at the door. 343-8441, kidsarespecialpeople.com.

Ali Bierman book launch: 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, AEN Playhouse, 8001 Fairview Ave., Boise. Bierman will publicly unveil her latest book, "THRIVE! Don't Just Survive," and sign copies. Free.

Hokum Hoedown: 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. Square dance/old-timey music series with the Hokum Hi-Flyers. $7 per person. 385-0111.

Matt Andersen: 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, The Crux, 1022 W. Main St., Boise. $10. 342-3213.

Cathedral Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise. Silent movie event featuring the 1925 classic "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" with live organ accompaniment by Sean Rogers. Free. cathedraloftherockies.org.

Bill Coffey: 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise. $25. 331-9224, Ext. 205; bctheater.org.

Eli Young Band: 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Sold out.

MAY 3

Free Comic Book Day: Comic shops will pass out comics for free on Saturday, May 3, and also host community events such as costume contests, drawings by guest artists, creator signings, raffles, door prizes, photos with costumed characters and other community-building activities throughout the day. Find a comic shop near you at comicshoplocator.com.• Free Comic Book Day at the Library: Boise Public Library will be giving away free comics at all four of its locations while supplies last, starting at 10 a.m. at the main library and at noon at the three branch libraries. There will be titles for all ages, including "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Teen Titans" and "Spongebob." 384-4076.

Civil War Living History Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W. Hatchery Road. Demonstrations, re-enactments and displays. $5 per car state-park fee. idahocivilwarvolunteers.com.

Experience Idaho Expo: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Introduces newcomers and native Idahoans to the best products, services and activities that they can experience in their own state. $3 admission, free for children 6 and younger. Admission good for all three expo shows. 323-4464, idahobusinessleague.com.

Family Fun Pet Expo: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Pet products and services, pet contest, traditional family pets as well as a variety of rare and beautiful animals. $3 admission, free for children 6 and younger. Admission good for all three expo shows. 323-4464, idahobusinessleague.com.

Garage sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Heatherwood Retirement Community, 5277 Kootenai St., Boise. Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Idaho Inc. To donate items, call 345-2150.

Kids Fun Fest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Kids activity zone, rock climbing wall, bounce house, petting zoo, reptile exhibit, carnival games and more. $3 admission, free for children 6 and younger. Admission good for all three expo shows. 323-4464, idahobusinessleague.com.

Treasure Valley Walk to Cure Diabetes: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, Ann Morrison Park, 1000 Americana Blvd., Boise. On-site registration at 9 a.m. Fundraising-based event with free food and entertainment (bounce house, face painters, balloon twisters, carnival games, etc.). walk.jdrf.org/treasurevalley.

American Legion Auxiliary No. 2 Fashion Show and Luncheon: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, Maple Grove Grange Hall, 11692 W. President Drive, Boise. Fundraiser for Girls State. $15 at the door or by calling 377-4771.

Fundsy Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Formal dinner, dancing entertainment, auctions, comedy by Orny Adams. Benefit for Create Common Good. $250 per person. 866-7516, fundsy.org/gala.

Wine tasting: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 3, El Korah Shrine Temple, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. Features several Idaho wineries, music by a string quartet, appetizers, door prizes and an auction. Benefit for the Provost Guard Unit of the El Korah Shrine. $20 per person or $35 per couple, includes souvenir glass. 343-0571.

Heritage Singers: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, First Church of the Nazarene, 601 16th Ave. S., Nampa. Free.

Salsa Idaho Festival: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, May 3, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Beginner lessons in merengue, bachata and salsa at 9 p.m., followed by dancing with Montuno Swing Salsa Orchestra and DJ Giovanni. $20 at the door, $15 for military with ID. salsaidaho.com.

I'll Push You Benefit Concert: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, The Bouquet, 1010 Main St., Boise. Music by Fires in France, A Sea of Glass, and Michael Gray. Supports the I'll Push You project, which consists of two local men taking on the 500-mile pilgrimage across Northern Spain known as the Camino de Santiago, but one of them is in a wheelchair. While in Spain, they will be creating a documentary. $10 minimum donation at the door.

MAY 4

Barons Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, El Korah Shrine Temple, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise. Show awards, raffle prizes, live auction, food by Famous Dave's, music. Open to classics, hot rods and customs. Benefit for the Shriners Children's Hospital Patient Travel Fund. Free, but donations accepted. 571-4768, baronscarclub.org.

Cupcakes for Cans: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, Amaru Confections, 217 S. Roosevelt St., Boise. Amaru Confections is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new location with music, games, candy-filled pinata contests, mini cupcakes and drinks. Donate a nonperishable food item to the Idaho Foodbank and receive a coupon for a free cupcake. Free.

Sheepherders Breakfast: Seatings at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, The Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise. Traditional, family-style, all-you-can-eat Basque breakfast includes sheepherders bread, chorizos, Basque potatoes, egg pipparade, churros and bottomless Basque bloody marys or sangria blanco. $12.99 per person; $5 more for alcohol. 433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

Art in the Bar 10: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Presented by Dead Bird Local Art & Framing. Music by Anderson Mitchell. Free.

Minerals Found in Igneous Rocks workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Each person will receive a packet of resource materials that includes tips on where to find igneous rocks in Southwest Idaho. Samples of igneous rocks will be given to each person. $5 museum members, $15 nonmembers. Preregistration required. 713-2061, idahomuseum.org.

Artistic Taste of Garden City: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Local beer, wine and food samplings; silent auction; local art and music. $18 advance. 472-2940.

MAY 6

Idaho Songwriters Celebration Concert: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, The Village at Meridian, 3600 E. Fairview Ave. The Idaho Songwriters Association is celebrating its new nonprofit status with musicians Lindsey Hunt, Gayle Chapman, Rebecca Scott, Dan MacKay, Lori B. Queen, Casey Russell, Jack Loyd Gish, Mike Cramer, Steve Eaton, Scott Reusser, Tom Hogard-bass and TT Miller. Bring blankets and low-back chairs. Free.

Book Launch Party: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. Hometown launch of Anthony Doerr's new novel, "All The Light We Cannot See." Benefit for The Cabin. $10. 331-8000, [email protected]. Sold out.

MAY 8

Perfect Picnic Pairing: From Prosciutto to Parmesan: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, House of Wine, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. Explores fun and distinct picnic food and wine pairings. $55. 297-9463, thehowofwine.com.

Wine, Women and Shoes: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, Stueckle Sky Center, Boise State University. Wine tasting, shoe-shopping fundraiser for the Idaho Youth Ranch. $75 general, $125 VIP. 377-2613, winewomenandshoes.com/iyrboise.

Author reading and signing: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 1315 N. Milwaukee St., Boise. Richard Paul Evans is promoting "Walking on Water," the fifth and final installment in Evans' New York Times best-selling "The Walk" series. Free.

Silverstein: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $14. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624. $16 day of show.

MAY 9

National Public Gardens Day: 9 a.m. to dusk Friday, May 9, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Free. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Museum open house: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, May 9, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Mineral identification, short hillside and inside tours, plus a special lecture at 7 p.m. - "Out of the Deep Dark: Lessons learned from the Sunshine Mine Disaster" by historian Troy Lambert. Free. 283-3186, idahomuseum.org.

Ginger Fest: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 9, Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Red games and crafts, food trucks, red beer and wine, best redheads contests, red mug shots, Red Scare Inmates (special exhibit). $5 general, $3 children, free for ages 3 and younger. 334-2844.

Ride For Joy Barn Party fundraiser: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 9, The Community Barn at Hidden Springs, 4768 W. Farm Court, Boise. Barbecue, casino tables, mechanical bull, line dancing, music and auction. Ride For Joy is an equine therapy program that serves limited-ability children and veterans. $65 per person. 365-0671, rideforjoy.org.

Jeff Crosby and the Refugees End of Tour/Beginning of Summer Party: 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $8 at brownpapertickets.com/event/644339, $10 at the door.

No Quarter: 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Led Zeppelin tribute. $21. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

DJ Gladkill: 9 p.m. Friday, May 9, Fatty's Bar, 800 W. Idaho St., Suite 200, Boise. Raise funds for a local girl's fight against cancer. $10 at the door.

MAY 10

Boise's Premier Children's Consignment Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise. Gently used children's clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, books, dvds, strollers and more. Free. boisekidsignments.com.

Susan G. Komen Boise Race for the Cure: Competitive timed 5k (new this year) at 9 a.m. and non-competitive 5k and 1-mile at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, May 10, Albertsons headquarters, 250 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Fees vary. 384-0013, komenidaho.org.

International Migratory Bird Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, MK Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. Bird walks, live bird banding and presentations, games, arts and crafts. Food truck on site. $3 admission, free for ages 3 and younger. 287-2900, fishandgame.idaho.gov/MKNC.

Open House for National Train Day: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Caldwell Model Railroad Club and Historical Society, 809 Dearborn St. Bring the kids to see both N-scale and HO-scale layouts running and learn about railroad history. Snacks and drinks available. Free, but donations accepted. 870-3632, cmrchs.org/openhouse.html.

Roaring Springs Waterpark opening day: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 (weather permitting), 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian. 884-8842, roaringsprings.com.

Love for Lori Benefit: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, The Shredder, 430 S. 10th St., Boise. Music by Ripchain, Brutal Season, Trigger Itch, Rise of the Fallen; silent auction. Proceeds help Ripchain's lead guitarist's mom, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. $5 cover.

Danny O'Keefe: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. $15 general, $20 preferred. picatic.com/danny.

HeRobust: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: R/D. $10. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624. $15 day of show.

Loudpvck: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. $10 first 100 tickets sold, $15 general, $20 VIP, $35 meet and greet. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

MAY 13

Stephen Stills: 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $31. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

MAY 14

Chorizo and Sidra Cooking Class: 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, The Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise. Chorizo tasting will be paired with a tasting of Basque sidra (cider). $35 per person in advance. 433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

The Old 97's: 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

MAY 16

Raise the Roof concert with Steve Eaton: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Fundraiser for improvements to Stage Coach Theatre's leaking roof. $30. picatic.com/raisetheroof.

Riff Raff: 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Grandtheft. $15 first 100 tickets sold, $20 general, $35 VIP. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

The Nixon Rodeo: 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $10. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

MAY 17

Exchange Club Parade America: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, corner of 12th Avenue Road and Lake Lowell Avenue near Nampa High School. Follows a route on 12th Avenue Road to 7th Street South, to 16th Avenue South, ending near Northwest Nazarene University campus at Holly Street and East Colorado. Call Amy at 468-4412 or email [email protected] for an application, parade route map and entry rules.

The Fiddlers of Idaho State Championship contest: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, Performing Arts Theater at the Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey. Competition includes five entertainment events in addition to the fiddle contest; flat picking mandolin, flat picking guitar, trick and fancy fiddling, banjo picking, and the train song. fiddlersofidaho.org.

Mystery Writers Panel: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Rediscovered Books, 180 N. 8th St., Boise. Jenny Milchman will discuss her newest novel, "Ruin Falls," do a Q&A and sign copies. Donna Crow is the author of more than 40 novels and is a lover of historical fiction and mysteries. She will lead a discussion with Milchman and answer questions on mystery writing. Free. 376-4229.

High Street Band: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Riverside Hotel Grand Ballroom, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. $17-$57. sunvalleyjazz.com/riverside-boise-music-series.

Murder Mystery Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, AEN Playhouse, 8001 Fairview Ave., Boise. $25 per person or $40 per couple. 658-3000, aenplayhouse.com.

Mickey Avalon: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $17.50. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624. $19 day of show.

MAY 18

Food Allergy Walk: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 18, Veterans Memorial Park, 930 N. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Boise. Family-friendly event to raise funds for food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness. No charge to register but participants will be encouraged to form teams and fundraise through online registration. foodallergywalk.org/boise.

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day": 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $8.50. Boise State Tickets, 426-1110.

Peter Rowan: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Opening: Andy Byron, Matt Hartz. $25 general, $35 preferred. ticketbud.com.

MAY 20

Chris Robinson Brotherhood: 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

MAY 21

Tech N9ne: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Krizz Kaliko, Freddie Gibbs, Jarren Benton, Psych Ward Druggies. $27.50. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

Parmalee: 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, Cowgirls Saloon, 353 Avenue E, Kuna. $10. ICTickets, 442-3232.

MAY 22

Free wine tasting: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, daVinci's Restaurant, 190 E. State St., Eagle. Presented by Terra Nativa Vineyards. Hosted by Winery Seekers Wine Tours. 939-2500.

Wine 101: From Grapes to Glass: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, House of Wine, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. Covers basic grapegrowing and winemaking techniques, learn the ins and out of wine tasting and evaluation, and explore five "classic" varieties via tasting and guided discussion. $45. 297-9463, thehowofwine.com.

Tyler, The Creator: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. $25-$55. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

Lindsey Stirling: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Sold out.

MAY 24

Reynolds Creek/Kane Spring in Owyhee County field trip: Meet at the WinCo parking lot on Meridian Road off I-84 at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, for an 8 a.m. departure. Back in Boise by 5 p.m. Dress for the weather and bring water, lunch and snacks. $10 for Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology members, $15 nonmembers, $5 kids. Reservations are not required. 853-1678, idahomuseum.org.

The Naked and Famous: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 24, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: White Sea. $20. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

MAY 25

Hoodie Allen: Meet and greet at 7:30 p.m. and show at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. $30. Ticketfly. Sold out

MAY 26

Tune-Yards: 8 p.m. Monday, May 26, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Sylvan Esso. $14.50. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624. $16 day of show.

MAY 27

The Faint: 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $18.50. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624. $20 day of show.

MAY 29

Royal Bliss/Like a Storm: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Free tickets by listening to KQXR 100.3 The X.

MAY 30

Avatar: 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $14. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

The Bloody Beetroots: 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. $19.50 first 100 tickets sold, $29.50 after. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $35 day of show.

MAY 31

Pigs on the Wing: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $12. TicketWeb, (866) 468-7624.

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