This Weekend in the People’s Republic

The one down-side of not having a television in your house, is that when you DO get video-entertainment (e.g. youtube or hulu) you’re drawn to it like a moth to a flame.  A big, firey flame of endless procrastination.  Which is why I find myself awake far too late with far too much left to do.

So, please, don’t mind me.  Go ahead, get thee outside.  And check out some of this right and relevant culture while you’re at it.

By the way, this tune of the moment brought to you by the letter PROCRASTINATION.

Stay wonderful, Davis.

Friday, February 26 2010
What I Learned at Straight Camp [LECTURE]
Agnostic and Atheist Student Association
Chem 194
5:30pm (doors), 6pm (start)
FREE
Ted Cox is a liberal writer based in Sacramento.  He is heterosexual, and an atheist.  In 2007, he also happened to start attending gay-to-straight programs.  Tonight, he presents his experiences with lecture, video, and performances.  Having watched a preview of the talk, I get the impression that he will handle this touchy subject in a humorous, but respectful manner.  Sounds interesting!
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Wonderboy/29 Effeminate Gestures [DANCE]
Mondavi Center Presenting Program
Vanderhoef Studio Theater
8pm
$35, $17.50 (students)
Joe Goode Performance Group closes its 3-day stay in Davis this evening.  Along with Goode’s well-known, 12-minute “Gestures” piece, plays the story of a superhero who is isolated because f his sensitivity.  By the way, the latter piece uses puppets.  I’m sold.
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Saturday, February 27 2010
Hellacapella [MUSIC]
The Spokes
Freeborn Hall
8pm
$5/$8 (presale, students/non), add $2 at door
Hella Nor-Cal collegiate a capella  groups will be performing tonight.  It looks like it will be hella awesome!  You should hella check it out.  By the way, proceeds go to a hella great cause:  Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
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Music Show
KDVS Presents
John Natsoulas Gallery
8pm
$5-$10 (sliding scale)
Caroliner Rainbow Bluembiegh Treason of the Abyss, Hans Grusel Krankenkabinet, Mucky the Ducky and Mama Buries all play tonight!  Under one roof!!  Come check ‘em out!
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Sunday, Febraruary 28 2010
Flute-Making Workshop [CRAFT]
UCD Arboretum
146 Environmental Horticulture
1-3pm
FREE
East Bay Regional Parks docent Antonio Flores will lead a workshop this afternoon on how to make and play elderberry wood flutes.  While materials are supplied, you should bring a sharpened pocket knife.  How crafty!
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Souper Bowl [EAT + GIVE]
The Davis Food Co-op
Veteran’s Memorial Center
4-6pm
$10 adults, $3 kids
Want to taste delicious soups from local kitchens AND give to a good cause?  Today is your lucky day!  Pick up a ticket before they run out!!  Proceeds go to the Elderly Nutrition Program in Yolo County.