Big October calendar: Fall moves into full swing with events galore

Oct 01, 2008 (The Idaho Statesman - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- HOOK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- It is the scary season!

Break out your hoodie and start creating your best Halloween costume ever.

Fall arrives in earnest in October. Nights turn frosty, the moon looms full and low in the sky, and pumpkins begin to pop up on door steps everywhere.

And there are more than a few ways to celebrate the season in the Treasure Valley, from community festivals, scary mazes and Oktoberfests, to Ballet Idaho's debut to country diva Reba McEntire.

(If you don't see your event here, go to Events.IdahoStatesman.com and click on "add an event," and we'll add it to our calendar listings.)

WEDNESDAY

Boise State Bronco Football vs. Louisiana Tech, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Bronco Stadium, 1400 Bronco Lane, Boise: $28-$46 general, $26-$44 seniors, $19-$31 juniors. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

Cold War Kids, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise: Opening: Sean Hayes. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $12 at the door.

THURSDAY

October Brewers Festival, 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, Donnie Mac's Trailer Park Cuisine, 1515 W. Grove St., Linen District, Boise: Sample craft beers from Snake River, Beer Valley, Table Rock and Sockeye brewing companies and Widmer Redhook Kona from Craft Brewers Alliance in Portland. Food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Boise Nordic Foundation. $10 admission gets you a five ticket sampler. Additional tickets are $1 each for a four ounce taste. 331-9266.

First Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, Downtown Boise: Monthly gallery stroll with artist receptions, music and more. Free admission to galleries and the Boise Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fettuccine Forum, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at The Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., Boise: Historian Elliott West will open the city's 2008-'09 civic lecture series with "Saloons in the City: The Drinking Man's Bawdy Frontier." Appetizers are complimentary; fettuccine is $5.

The Supervillains, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: Opening: Passafire, Always Blame Society. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

FRIDAY

Puccini Martini Blast, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Arid Club, 1137 W. River St., Boise: Enjoy martinis, appetizers and a selection of arias performed by soprano Megan Starr-Levitt, mezzo Tiffany Callas, tenor Joe Dewey and baritone Jim Poston at a cocktail-opera party to benefit Opera Idaho. $40 per person at 345-3531, www.operaidaho.org.

Sippin' with the Scarecrows, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Something Special Gifts & Antiques, 134 E. State St., Meridian: Music, wines, microbrews, and a light dinner, a benefit for the Meridian Food Bank. Take a can of food and receive a raffle ticket. $25 per person, $40 per couple at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, all Mountain West Bank, DL Evans Bank and Bank of the Cascades branches in Meridian.

Silver Jews, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise: Opening: Monotonix. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $12 at the door.

SATURDAY

Rock 'n Roll in the Bend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Horseshoe Bend High School: Hot rod, custom, and classic car show to help raise money to build a museum in Horseshoe Bend. $15 entry fee. Sponsored by the Scenic Payette River Historical Society. E-mail sprhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

See Spot Walk, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Gene Harris Bandshell, Julia Davis Park, Boise: One-mile dog walk through Downtown Boise to benefit the Idaho Humane Society. The walk begins at 11 a.m. There will be food and dog-related contests. Register deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at Idaho Humane Society, 4775 Dorman St., Boise, or any Zamzows location. $15 kids 12 and younger, $20 for 13 and older; $18 each for a team of four or more. (Register online at www.idahohumanesociety.org until noon, Oct. 2). Day of registration is $25 general and $20 kids.

Pumpkin Painting Contest and Treasure Hunt, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Generations Plaza, 910 Main St., Meridian: Pumpkins are free with a can of food to donate to the Meridian Food Bank. Pumpkins also can be purchased from a local Cub Scout group. There will be an inflatable jump and clowns. Free. 866-6246. All ages.

Idaho Botanical Garden's Oktoberfest, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise: Learn traditional folk dances with the members of the Edelweiss Club. Food and beverages available for purchase. $6 general, $4 children 4-12 and members. 343-8649.

Rosalie Sorrels, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Starlight Mountain Theatre, 850 S. Middlefork Road, Garden Valley: Grammy Award nominee and folk music icon Rosalie Sorrels will perform songs from her new album, "Strangers in Another Country," a tribute to Bruce "Utah" Phillips. Benefit for District 22 Legislative candidate Rosemary Ardinger and District II Boise County Commissioner candidate Greg Simione. Donations at the gate. 344-2120.

St. Paul's Youth and Scouting Foundation's Oktoberfest, 5:30 p.m. (dinner at 8 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Columbian Center, 2900 Railroad Ave., Nampa: Authentic German meal, music and door prizes. $8, free for children younger than 5 with paid adult admission. Buy tickets at Dave's Lock Shop, 111 3rd St. S., Nampa, or St. Paul's Rectory, 1515 8th St. S., Nampa, and at the door.

Mad Hot for Ballroom, 6:30 p.m., performances at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Boise Valley Square and Round Dance Center, 6534 W. Diamond St.: The event includes a social hour, a performance by International Standard ballroom competitive dancers Urs Geisenhainer and Agnes Kazmierczak, followed by open dancing until 11 p.m. $35 general, $25 students. 343-1847, www.usadanceboise.org.

Gavin DeGraw, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Charlotte Sometimes $23.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $26.50 at the door.

SUNDAY

Darkwood Consort, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: "The Second Hand Rose Collection," a program of transcriptions (second hand music). Concert highlights include works by Astor Piazzolla, Gail Hennessy, a romance by Francis Poulenc and Henning Wellejus. $12 general, $8 seniors and students. www.myspace.com/darkwoodconsort

Sun Valley Center for the Arts Free Family Day, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at 314 S. 2nd Ave., Hailey: Families can explore themes of identity and genetics inspired by the exhibit "Does DNA Define You?" Free. (208) 726-9491.

Tech N9ne, 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. CANCELED

MONDAY

Serving Up Wishes, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Stueckle Sky Club at Bronco Stadium, 1400 Bronco Lane, Boise: Boise State student athletes entertain and serve the guests dinner. SOLD OUT.

TUESDAY

Slam of Steel, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden Blvd., 331-5632, Garden City: All ages poetry slam featuring Scruffmouth from Vancouver, B.C. Free LoudWriters poetry workshop with Scruffmouth at 6 p.m. before the slam. $5.

Ill Bill, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Sean Price. $13. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $6.50 at the door with Tech N9ne ticket stub. ($10 tickets available in advance at Knitting Factory box office, not available day of show.)

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City: Opening: Pat McGee. $12 advance, $14 at the door. 424-8297.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

Angels & Airwaves, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Ardent, The Maladies. $24. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

"Frozen River" sneak preview, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. screening, Thursday, Oct. 9, The Flicks, 646 Fulton St., Boise: Producer Heather Rae, who lives in Boise, and actor Misty Upham are scheduled to appear at the Idaho premiere of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner of 2008. $10 for Idaho Media Professionals members, $15 general at The Flicks. Seating is limited. "Frozen River" opens at The Flicks for its general run Oct. 10.

Anberlin, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Straylight Run, There For Tomorrow. $17. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $20 at the door.

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson in concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: Country diva and American Idol rocker perform together in the "2 Worlds, 2 Voices" tour. $49.50 and $59.50. Select-a-Seat, 426-1766.

Wild Sweet Orange, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise: Opening: Audrey Sessions. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

Blue Jean Ball, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at The Otter Ranch, 1009 Star Road, Star: Silent auctions and a ranch-style barbecue with Gov. Butch Otter and first lady Lori Otter. Benefit for March of Dimes. $175 per person 336-5421. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 3. www.bluejeanballboise.com.

Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company, 6 and 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. South: $14 general, $12 students and youths. ICTickets, 442-3232.

Bread and Roses, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: Dinner and spirits to benefit Idaho Women's Network. $20 per person. 344-5738.

Reel Rock Film Festival, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Special Events Center, Boise State University: See "The Sharp End" and a collection of film shorts about climbing. $6 in advance at the Campus Recreation Outdoor Program, $8 at the door. 426-1946, http://reelrocktour.com.

Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Star Friends Church, 439 N. Star Road: Bluegrass and acoustic country from Grammy-nominated Valerie Smith and her band, with fiddler Becky Buller. $10 advance, $15 at the door, $5 children. 941-5611, www.dbrproductions.net.

Renee Gladman Poetry Reading, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in the Farnsworth Room, Student Union Building, Boise State University: Gladman will read selections from her work, including "Juice," "The Activist," and her latest "Newcomer Can't Swim." Part of the MFA Reading Series. Free. 426-2669.

Curtis Stigers: Concert for a Change, 8 p.m., Oct. 10, at Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Solo acoustic performance with guest performers. Proceeds to support the Ada County Democrats' Get Out the Vote campaign. $30, available at Record Exchange, Boise Co-op, Egyptian box office, 387-1273, or www.curtisstigers.com.

Flogging Molly, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Celtic punk band. Opening: Beat Union, The Girls. $27.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

"missTHEmess" Purity Conference, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. South: Abstinence discussion with Tina Marie and Scott Phelps, 10 a.m. to noon. Other activities: battle of the youth bands, Genesis Fitness strength team, and ministry and business booths. Musician Josh Rosenthal and a fashion show is at 5 p.m. $10 per person. 465-3422.

Italian Car and Motorcycle Show, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at First Baptist Church of Eagle, 350 E. State St., Eagle: Free admission. 344-3992.

Old Time Farm Days, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead, 5006 W. Farm Court, Boise: Opening celebration with historic tours, demonstrations, music by High Desert. Food, quilt raffle and more. Free. 229-2323, Ext. 26.

Hannah's 30th Hannahversary, 5 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hannah's, 621 Main St., Boise: Celebrate 30 years of the Hannah's family with music by Jimmy Bivens (5-7 p.m.), The Fabulous Chancellors (7-9 p.m.), and The Rocci Johnson Band (9 p.m.-close). Catering by Kanack Attack. No cover. www.myspace.com/humpinhannahs.

Rachael Sage "Behind the Curtain," 8 p.m. (social hour at 7 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 11, on the Velma V. Morrison Center stage, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Multi-award winning alt-pop vocal stylist performs in this intimate setting. $40. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Great Big Sea, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Canadian Celtic rockers. $25, available at Record Exchange, Boise Co-op, or Egyptian box office, 387-1273. $28 day of show.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

Boise Baroque Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at First United Methodist Church, "Cathedral of the Rockies," 717 N. 11th St., Boise: Season opening concert features Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach. $18 general, $14 seniors and students. Season tickets are $62 and $82. All tickets available at the door. 385-9574, www.boisebaroque.com.

Natalie MacMaster, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. South: Celtic fiddle sensation and her band serve up a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic melodies. $42. 468-5555, www.nampaciviccenter.com.

Larry The Cable Guy, 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Redneck comedian. $44.25. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Second Annual Farm Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 Watson's Sunnyslope Farm, 13243 Sunnyslope Road, Caldwell (1 mile north of Marsing on Idaho 55.): Enjoy three corn mazes for all ages, hayrides, food and bluegrass band by Tradition. $8 for 12 and older; $5 for 5 to 11. Hayrides: $5 for 12 and older, $3 for 5 to 11. Everything is free for 4 and younger. Watsonssunnyslopefarm.blogspot.com.

TUESDAY, OCT. 14

Secondhand Serenade, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Thriving Ivory, Cory Lamb, I Hate Kate. $16. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $17 at the door.

Swing Design, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, Caldwell: Caldwell Fine Arts and the Sun Valley Swing 'n' Dixie Jazz Jamboree present this 21-piece Dixieland jazz big band from the Netherlands. They make a stop in the Treasure Valley after headlining at the festival in Sun Valley (details, Life 5). $12-16 adults; $8-12 students.

Free swing dance lessons start at 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

Rose Hill Drive, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Alberta Cross, Backyard Tire Fire, 57 Heavy. $12. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $14 at the door. ($10 advance tickets available at Knitting Factory box office, not available day of show.)

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

"The Unforeseen," 7 p.m. (reception starts at 6 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 16, at The Flicks, 646 Fulton St., Boise: The award-winning documentary follows efforts in Austin, Texas, to preserve a local natural treasure. A benefit for the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley. $10. 345-1452.

Leo Kottke, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: $26 and $28, available at Record Exchange, Boise Co-op, or Egyptian box office, 387-1273. $30 and $32 day of show.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

Boise State Bronco Football vs. Hawaii, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Bronco Stadium, 1400 Bronco Lane, Boise: $28-$46 general, $26-$44 seniors, $19-$31 juniors. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

Chiodos/Silverstein, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Escape the Fate, Alesana, Skylit Drive. $24. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

Taj Mahal, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Legendary guitar blues artist. $35 and $37, available at Record Exchange, Boise Co-op, or Egyptian box office, 387-1273. $38 and $40 day of show.

SATURDAY, OCT. 18

International Rescue Committee Freedom Dinner Fundraiser and Art Auction, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Barber Park, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise: $50 per person. RSVP by Oct. 4. 344-1792.

Galing Galing Festival, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Special Events Center, Boise State University: Celebrate Filipino culture with stand-up comedy by Dan Gabriel, music and dancing and a buffet of traditional Filipino foods. $12 general, free for Boise State students with ID. 426-5950.

"Ticket to the Old West" Gala, 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 18, at Expo Idaho (Western Town), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City: Spend an evening in the Old West with music, dinner, and auctions to benefit for the Almost Home Animal Sanctuary. $50 per person. 861-1149, www.nacidaho.com.

Poor Boyz Production Film Tour, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Celebrate the beginning of the ski season with three movies: "Schweitzer Mountain Jib Jam," "Hunting Yeti" and "Reasons." Athletes present for autograph sessions, including hometown shredder Ben Moxham. Door prizes, raffle, and adult beverage with ID. $8 advance at McU Sports, $10 at the door. www.poorboyz.com.

Floater, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: The Invasion. $14. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19

Buddhist Bazaar, 1-3 p.m. (doors open at noon) Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple, 286 S.E. 4th St., Ontario: Bingo starts at 1 p.m. and auction starts at 3 p.m. (541) 889-8562.

Miles for Miles, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Jazz concert to benefit The Leukemia Society. Performers include Bill Courtial, Bill Lyles, Justin Nielsen, Ben Burdick, Jeff Baker, Phil Garonzik, Scott Reuser, Rob Walker, Sandon Mayhew, Brianne Bower, Chuck Smith, and Ryan Nielsen. Raffle and prizes throughout evening. $26. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

TUESDAY, OCT. 21

DevilDriver, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Snot, Straight Line Stitch. $18. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $20 at the door.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22

Apocalyptica, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Classical rock fusion. $16. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $18 at the door.

Kathy Mattea, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. South: Country spiritual singer performs with her acoustic ensemble. $34. 468-5555, www.nampaciviccenter.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23

Patagonia's Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, 5:30 p.m. (films start at 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 23, at nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum: Raffle and refreshments and eight short movies that have been chosen from an award-winning list of independent films that examine food production, energy sources, water usage, and land conservation. $10 Environmental Resource Center members and students, $20 family package ($15 non-members, $25 family). (208) 726-4333.

Idaho Humanities Council's Distinguished Humanities Lecture and Dinner, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 23, at Boise Centre on The Grove, 850 Front St.: No-host reception and silent auction. ABC News chief White House correspondent Martha Raddatz will be the speaker. $55 per person. 345-5346, www.idahohumanities.org.

Against Me!: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Future of the Left. $22. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

FRIDAY, OCT. 24

"Harvest for Hope," 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at American Legion Hall, 515 E. 2nd S., Mountain Home: Cocktail hour, appetizers, silent and live auctions, and a dance (9 p.m.) with music by Third Take. Benefit for the Elmore County Domestic Violence Council. $25 per person or $10 for the dance only at the door. 587-7153.

Norma Jean, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Haste the Day, The Showdown, Mychildren Mybride, Children 8:13. $18.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25

James Hollis lecture, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 Garrett, Garden City: Jungian analyst and author James Hollis will speak on "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life." $12.

Meridian Symphony "Flights of Fancy," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Meridian Middle School, 1507 W. 8th St., Meridian: This community orchestra will play a selection of music inspired by themes of flight, including the United States Air Force March, "Come Fly with Me" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Husen, Mars and Jupiter from "The Planets" by Gustav Holst and "Flight of the Bumblebee" Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. $7 general, $5 seniors and students, $18 for families, (up to three adults). For where to buy tickets go to www.meridiansymphony.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25

James Hollis Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 Garrett, Garden City: $75 in advance at Spirit at Work, 701 N. Orchard St., Boise, 344-9368 and at the door. E-mail maryclagett@fiberpipe.net.

Andre Nickatina, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Filth and Foul, M.L.S., Minx, Mr. E, and DJ Joe Bugz. $20. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26

Cobra Starship, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Forever the Sickest Kids, Hit the Lights, Sing It Loud. $18. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

TUESDAY, OCT. 28

3OH!3, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $12 at the door.

The Expendables, 8 p.m. Oct. 28, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Rebelution, OPM. $12. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $14 at the door.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30

The Bra Project, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Art Source Gallery, 1015 Main St., Boise: Local musicians, silent and live auction of artistic representations of bras will benefit breast cancer awareness, prevention and research. $12 general, $10 students. Submissions are being taken until Monday, Oct. 13. Bras may be made of any material, wearable or not. 426-4259.

Martin Sexton, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Ryan Montbleau, Marcus Eaton Trio. $20. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $22 at the door.

FRIDAY, OCT. 31

Humpin' Hannah's Freak Boutique 2008, 3 p.m. to close, Friday, Oct. 31, 621 Main St., Boise: Costume and celebrity look-a-like contests with more than $2,000 in cash and prize. Get your picture taken on the red carpet. Rocci Johnson Band at 9 p.m. $5 cover.

Dana Oland: 377-6442

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