Sunday, 2/10
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer The Guild TheaTer, 2pm, $25
Authors and playwrights the world over contributed stories and monologues to this collection, now to be On StAge staged at the Guild. The thread running through the monologues and stories is the way violence against women affects people everywhere. This production, brought to you by V-Day Sacramento and Sacramento Take Back the Night, runs for two shows. Originally PHOTO COuRTESy OF LindSay WiLLiamS edited by Eve Ensler, the mind behind The Vagina Monologues, local people will take to the stage to put voices to the monologues. 2828 35th Street, vdaysacramento.org.
$10-$20. Blend Ultra Lounge, 115 S. School St., Suite 13 in Lodi.
OKILLY DOKILLY: There’s nothing too striking about the metal band Okilly Dokilly—unless you count their shtick of all dressing up as Ned Flanders from The Simpsons as striking. Playboy Manbaby is also performing, and they’re known for iconic music videos, energetic music and not dressing up as Ned Flanders. 8pm, $15-$18. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.
FRAnKIe AnD tHe DeFenDeRS: SAMMIES nominees in the category of Rockabilly, Frankie and the Defenders will be laying down four hours of smooth crooning. 2pm, no cover. Valencia Club, 2162 Taylor Road in Penryn.
mOnday, 2/11 JOHn StOWeLL QUARtet: Catch Stowell on guitar with his quartet, with bassist Kerry Kashiwagi, drummist Jack Stanfill and saxophoner Jeff Alkire. 7pm, $25. Sacramento Masonic Temple, 1123 J St.
TuESday, 2/12 MInDI ABAIR & tHe BOneSHAKeRS: Twice nominated for a Grammy Award and 2017 nominee for best blues song from the Independent Music Awards, this group will get under your skin and into the marrow of your every joint. 9pm, $45. Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave.
POSt AnIMAL + ROn gALLO: Neither musical group willing to back down or lose face, Chicago rockers Post Animal and musical artist Ron Gallo were made coheadliners. 6:30pm, $18-$20. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.
WEdnESday, 2/13 JOAn OSBORne: Singing songs Bob Dylan inspired and wrote, Joan Osborne is touring her Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan music. 7pm, $50. Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave.
FESTiVaLS SaTuRday, 2/9 FIReFIgHteRS BURn InStItUte SAFetY FAIR: The Firefighters Burn Institute presents this fair that’s fun for everyone in the family. There will be emergency vehicles for perusal, a helicopter landing,
demonstrations and safety displays and more. It’s fun for the whole family, which means it features an obstacle course. The trick to obstacle courses is to move quickly and respond to challenges. 11am, no cover. Sunrise Mall Parking Lot, Sunrise Blvd & Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.
tHe FOUnDRY 3RD AnnUAL gALA: Lincoln’s very own youth center is throwing the third annual gala of theirs. There will be some Valentine’s Day-themed music, both volume-levels of auctions and of course, everyone’s favorite evening meal, dinner. 6pm, $60. Orchard Creek Lodge, Grand Ballroom, 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Lincoln.
Sunday, 2/10 SACRAMentO DARWIn DAY: See the evolutionary event highlight on page 31—if you like Charles Darwin and event highlights, that is. 2pm, $5-$15. La Sierra Community Center, John Smith Hall, 5325 Engle Road in Carmichael.
FOOd & dRinK FRiday, 2/8 Veg SPeeD DAte SACRAMentO: Another lonely night, Tammy thought to herself glumly. “If only I could go on speed dates with a number of people who share my dietary preferences!” Tammy yelled, unable to contain the frustration. Don’t fret, Tammy—there is one such event, allowing vegetarians and vegans to meet up with the intention of dating. Try it out and maybe you’ll meet your meatless match. 7pm, $30-$40. Oblivion Comics & Coffee, 1020 11th St., Suite 100.
SaTuRday, 2/9 2019 VALentIne’S DAY “COLORS” CRAWL: In yet another gamified approach to romance, this bar crawl invites you to dress in colors that express your interest in potentially getting involved with someone. Red means single, blue means undecided and black means you’re in a committed relationship. They should probably add other colors; orange for only seeking friendship, purple for enjoying beach walks and green for being jealous of your brother’s perfect relationship. 4pm, $10-$20. Midtown.
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