This Hippy Weekend in the People’s Republic
Having come from Berkeley, I’ve come to realize that I have a very different opinion of “hippies” than the greater population. While I have been exposed to the grown-up form of this counter-culture in the form of parents of friends and teachers doling out knowledge, I find that the term for a lot of people stirs up images of long hair, tie-dye, being dirty and laziness.
Your inner hippy may not be reflected by the clothes you wear or the obscure musical instruments you favor.
So, this weekend, when I say “try to embrace your inner hippy”, know that I’m talking about that part of you who loves life to its fullest, sees the beauty in the world around them, and (yes) lets their hair down a little bit. If you don’t challenge societal norms, at least question them. There’s too much right and relevant culture out there to not do so!
Also, this weekend is mother’s day. So make sure you honor her too! And if the recent revealing of your inner hippy makes her balk a little, just tell her it’s a phase. She’ll love you no matter what!!
Friday, May 7 2010
From the Ground…UP! [FESTIVAL + GREEN]
The Quad
12pm through Sunday
FREE
Davis’ 41st annual, volunteer-run, weekend-long, hippy-magnetizing festival affectionately known as “WEF” kicks off at noon today! Taste delicious foodstuffs, check out amazing craft booths, listen to some great musical talents as well as simply see and be seen in this must-experience event! On a side note: there are some great (and unique!) mother’s day gift ideas if you peruse the stands long enough!!
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Sacramento Area Youth Speaks Slam Finals [SPOKEN WORD]
UC Davis School of Education
Jackson Hall
6pm
$15 general, $5 student/child
Are you ready to see some real, raw stories from some of the top young poets in the area? These are the slam finals, 6 of the finest warriors of word will be chosen this evening to represent Sacramento in Brave New Voices this July. This should be a sick show!!
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Wine Tasting [GIVE + DRINK]
Davis Food Co-op
620 G St
6-8pm
It’s back! Come try out some Biodynamic and Organic Wines while supporting Yolo Mutual Housing Association, a group that secures quality affordable housing for moderate-low income households.
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Cooper McBean (10pm) & Hillstomp (11pm) [MUSIC]
129 E Street
10pm
$5 at the door
Santa Cruz musician and Davis resident Cooper McBean is currently a member of the acclaimed trio The Devil Makes Three. For his solo project, Cooper will step forward and show off his wide-array of musical talents, highighted by his anti-bluegrass banjo and steely guitar.
Perhaps SF Weekly put it best when writing that “Hillstomp defines the down ‘n’ dirty gutbucket blues.” Hillstomp is back at Sophia’s with their energetic folk-rock-n-roll-blues that will have you dancing, flailing, clapping, and yes, stomping, all night.
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Saturday, May 8 2010
1st Annual Spring Fundraiser [EAT + GIVE]
Veterinary Emergency Response Team
Glady’s Hall (UCD Vet School)
5-8pm
$15 general, $12 students, 6&under FREE
Tonight’s event includes rescue stories, music, a tri-tip BBQ, and a silent auction and raffle to help raise money for VERT. VERT is a group of volunteer faculty, students, staff and resident veterinarians who help with animal rescue on a large and small scale as well as community education.
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UNITY [DANCE + GIVE]
Freeborn Hall
8pm-1:30am
$20
This year’s second annual electronic dance party and charity looks like it will be AWESOME. The DJ lineup looks great—it includes Marcus Schossow, the number 1 Nordic DJ of 2008. With other great perks like free refreshments and Go-Go Dancers, what more can you look for on a Saturday night?
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Sunday, May 9 2010
Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden [LOVE + EAT + GIVE]
Ciocolat and Central Park Gardens
Central Park
10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
$45 each (gratuity included, call Ciocolat at 530-753-3088)
Today is a day to honor your mother! Treat her to a special four-course High Tea in the beautiful Central Park Gardens. Proceeds benefit the very gardens you’ll be eating in too!
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Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical [MUSICAL]
7pm (Friday and Saturday at 8pm)
$14 general, $12 students
And we come full circle! If WEF didn’t fulfill your inner-hippy quota for the weekend, check out the closing night of this rock musical about a group of long-haired individuals living a bohemian lifestyle in New York City during the tumultuous time of the Vietnam War. Be aware that there are mature themes and nudity involved in this show.
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