A People’s Republic Weekend: V-Day Special

I tried to write a slam poem once.  It was a direct address to that cherished cherub of Hallmark Holidays:  Cupid.  It questioned what had happened to love in today’s world, riddled with reality TV shows and formulaic websites claiming to find individuals a romantic interest.  It prayed that he grant me some of his…

…home-grown, organic love

Untouched by e-pokes or compatibility algorithms.

Sure, it might not look perfect

But those wormholes are proof that it’s worth the bite

And I sure as hell come with dark spots too.

Cupid needs to keep it real.

Most importantly, it was never finished.

I don’t think I was ever any good at poetry anyway.

I’m going to have to admit to not being the biggest fan of Valentine’s.  Probably because the decorations are way too frilly for me— I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to mass-amounts of pink.

Regardless of my opinion (and in order to share some spoken word), whether you’re taken or single this time around, I want to wish everyone a happy Valentine’s Day and a wonderful weekend.

Friday, February 12 2010

Wine Tasting [DRINK + GIVE]

The Davis Food Co-op

620 G St

6-8pm

$1 a taste

Dow’s and W & J Graham & Co will present some delectable wines for you this evening.  The last Friday Wine Tasting of the month, tonight’s proceeds will go to Yolo Community Care Continuum.

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ArtisTree [CULTURE + GIVE]

Odd Fellow’s Hall, 415 2nd Street

7pm – 9pm

$25 in advance online or at First Northern Bank, $50 at the door

Please join us for a special pre-Valentine’s event to benefit Tree Davis and local artists. Enjoy wine and appetizers while you and your sweetheart peruse our silent art auction. Proceeds from art sales will benefit community tree planting and care.

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Winter Olympics on TV [CULTURE + SPORTS]

International House

10 College Park

7pm

FREE

All are welcome to join the International House volunteers and members as they watch the Winter Olypics in Vancouver this evening.  The event takes place in basement activities room, and snacks will be provided!  (If you can’t join here, just be aware that The Games are on!)  There are more really cool looking I-House events for tonight too.

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Saturday, February 13 2010

V-Day 2010 Presents:  Vagina Monolgues [CULTURE + GIVE]

UC Davis Women’s Research and Resource Center

Veteran’s Memorial Theater

2pm & 7pm

$5-$15 (sliding scale)

The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play consisting entirely of different women’s experiences (specifically, as those experiences relate to their genitalia).  The catalyst behind this event is V-Day, an international nonprofit/worldwide event that promotes (through creativity) an awareness of violence against women and girls.  Proceeds of this show support local organizations My Sister’s House and Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center of Yolo County.

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Winter Benefit Concert [MUSIC + GIVE]

KDRT

Odd Fellows Hall (415 Second St)

6:30-10pm

$15 general, $10 Student

Bring your honey (or treat yourself) to some local talent this Valentine’s Day weekend!  Biscuits ‘n Honey will open for The Nickel Slots.  Tickets are available at KDRT’s website, DMA and Armadillo Music.  Come and help support local artists as well as local radio!

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Sunday, February 14 2010

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo [DANCE SHOW + COMEDY]

Mondavi Center Presenting Program

Jackson Hall

7pm

See Website

“The Trocks” are a group of male dancers in tutus and point shoes.  Their original purpose was to bring an appreciation of dance to the masses—but I’m sure they love to entertain you too!