Get Out and Enjoy These 8 Events This May Weekend in the Magic Valley

The week has dragged on, and work has likely been wearing you down. It is the part of the year that is the longest without a work holiday, and the weeks and months without time off can take a toll. Many are worn out, and living weekend to weekend until Memorial Day rolls around. Instead of wasting the weekend away, have some fun by attending one or multiple of the many events that are taking place in the Magic Valley. 

Thursday, May 16 Through Saturday, May 18 - 'A Year With Frog & Toad'

'A Year With Frog and Toad' is a classic book that many grew up reading as children. Odds are you read it, or someone you know did. Instead of reading the book to your children, how about taking them to experience it? 'A Year With Frog and Toad' will be happening this weekend at the Historic Wilson Theatre in Rupert, and will have a showing Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The shows on Thursday and Friday will be at 7 PM, and the show on Saturday will be at 10 AM. Tickets are $6 per person. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above. 

Thursday, May 16 Through Sunday, May 19 - Shoshone After Dark

We are now midway through May, and that means that one of the best events of the year has been happening throughout the month, and that is Shoshone After Dark. It is happening every night this weekend, beginning on Thursday, with Sunday being the last night of the weekend to go. It is a unique experience to enjoy the beautiful waterfalls at night, with music and lights. It is something every resident or tourist of Twin Falls this time of year should experience. Tickets are $20 per car or $30 for larger vehicles. For more details, make sure to click the link above. 

Friday, May 17 - Heath Owens Live at Redhawk

Nothing compares to live music, especially after a long week of work. This Friday at Redhawk, located at 330 Canyon Crest Drive in Twin Falls, Heath Owens will be performing live. The show will be from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM He will not be the only performance this weekend though, as on Thursday Aaron Goley will be performing, and on Saturday Brianne Lynn will perform. To find out more about each performance, click on the artist's name above. 

Friday, May 17 - Beginner Pottery Wheel Class

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Specifically, have you ever wanted to learn how to use the pottery wheel? There is a class for beginners happening this Friday at Hands On, located at 147 Shoshone Street North in Twin Falls. The class is from 6 PM to 7:30 PM and costs $45 per person. You must be 9 or older to attend. The class consists of instructions, 3 pounds of clay, firing, and glazing. Spots are limited, so don't hesitate and sign up soon. For more details, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, May 18 - Hugh Mossman Watercolor Workshop

There are many artists in the Magic Valley, and if you are one of them and looking to better your craft, especially with watercolors, you will not want to miss the Hugh Mossman Watercolor Workshop this Saturday at the Magic Valley Arts Council. The class will be from 9 AM to 4 PM this Saturday, with a one-hour break for lunch. You must be 14 or older to attend, and admission is $45 for members or $55 for nonmembers. You will need to bring paints, brushes, paper, a photo of what you want to paint, and a sketch pad. For more details on the class, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, May 18 - Ripped Swag Spring Vendor Sale

One of the best parts about spring is that many vendor sales take place, and there is one this weekend that offers a variety to choose from and browse. The Ripped Swag Spring Vendor Sale will be happening this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Twin Falls Senior Center, located at 530 Shoshone St W. There will be food trucks, and plenty of vendor booths to check out. For all the details on the event, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, May 18 - Record Store Pop-Up

Are you someone who enjoys a good vinyl record? Do you have trouble finding a place to shop for them? There will be a record pop-up store this Saturday at Koto Brewing in Twin Falls, beginning at 5 PM. The records will be supplied and sold by Boise Modern Sounds. Stop by and see what you can find. For more details, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, May 18 - Outhouse Grand Prix

One of the best parts about the weather being nicer and spring being in full swing, is that it means the Magic Valley Speedway is open again, and this weekend the Outhouse Grand Prix will be taking place. Gates open at 5 PM on Saturday, with the races beginning at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for kids 7 to 11, and $10 for those 60 and older. For more on the races, make sure to click the link above. 

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Plenty is going on this weekend, and choosing which event to do can be tough. Learn how to become a better painter, learn how to use the pottery wheel, go to the speedway, enjoy the waterfalls at night, buy some new records, shop at a vendor sale, enjoy some live music, or go to a play. Whatever you decide to do, have fun, be safe, and have a great weekend.