Dirt-y Weekend: No F-f-f-foolin’.

This week the Dirt had an opportunity to cross over the Grapevine and participate in the endlessly entertaining (for Californians anyway) game of “Comparing Southern California Unflatteringly With Northern California!” Conclusion: SoCal’s got fantastic breasts and negative ions galore.  But strip off  those Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Strips and Ugg boots and what else have you got??  This weekend is an example of why our town gives the Viper Room a serious run for its money, what with the lineups at Sophia’s, Delta, and one-of-a-kind Davis house shows, PLUS (!) Shakespeare in the Arboretum, U.S.  Bicycling Hall-of-Famer Chet Kyle, and a Native American Pow Wow. Take that Johnny.

Friday, 1 April

Late valley sunshine on the Delta patio every Thursday & Friday makes for “Funky Serenity“.  Mr. Glass DJs Delta of Venus, 122 B St., 4-10pm Thurs/Fri. Free.

The Sonnet Project at the UCD Arboretum, 8-10pm. Poetry, song, & movement inspired by William Shakespeare’s sonnets, performed by the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble at the mythical Arboretum Gazebo. For tickets & info, e-mail davis.shakespeare@gmail.com. $12/$5

Walking in Sunlight + Alameda house show at the Bombshelter, 720 Anderson, Davis.

Saturday, 2 April

BiciBici (Italian for Bike Bike)is a regional conference for west coast bike collectives. This year The Davis Bike Collective/Bike Forth is hosting the conference. 7am – 7pm @ 1221.5 4th St. , Davis 95616.  For more registration & program info go to davisbikecollective.org/bicibici-2011. Free, but volunteers always needed!

39^th Annual PowWow at ARC Pavilion, open to all, part of Native American Cultural Days. 9am-10pm. Grand entry at noon and 6pm. Free.  530-752-4287 for additional information.

Ferraby Lionheart at Sophia’s, Orange Court E St, 9:30pm, $5. Henry Wolfe and Charlie Wadhams open. Dudes all guaranteed to bring the springtime smolder. Mmmhmm.

Sunday, 3 April

4 Perspectives walk at Stebbins Cold Canyon, Winters. 9am – 12pm. Let 4 incredible guides help create new spring rituals in the  Canyon: Ann Noble, Professor Emerita from UC Davis Vit and Enology highlights sense of smell. Goran Muhlert, a blind hiker and musician, tunes into the canyon  sounds. Barbara Byrne uses touch and sight with plants and flowers, while Alison Kent seeks out birds and other animals. Bring a lunch if desired.  $5 suggested donation. RSVP jfalyn@ucdavis.edu.

Bicycle engineer Chet Kyle talks about groundbreaking bike aerodynamics and the U.S.’ awesome 12-medal sweep at the 1984 L.A. Olympics. US Bicycling Hall of Fame Museum (303 3^rd St., Davis) 4:00-5:00pm. Members free/Non-members $5. For More Info.: Eventinfo@usbhof.org. A Davisite must.