Can you see it? Smell it? It’s that time of the year: Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there are ton of events for you and your girlfriend! We’re dedicating this column to all you lovebirds out there, as well as you single ladies who want to socialize during what some consider the worst holiday of the year.
Either way, with all these great women-friendly events, there’s no excuse for anyone to feel gloomy, as you’re guaranteed to be surrounded by other sexy women all weekend!
On Feb. 9, Azuka Theatre performers take over Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St., for happy hour to present “I Love You/I Hate You,” dramatic readings from the City Paper’s hilarious long-running column. Cast members from the past 10 years of Azuka will be on hand to celebrate — or disgrace — Valentine’s Day, depending on the spin you’re putting on Feb. 14 this year. The $10 cover supports Azuka and its programs. The night also includes appetizers and drink specials from 5-8 p.m. Check out www.azukatheatre.org for more details.
Single with some extra bucks burning a hole in your pocket? Then you can’t miss the Sisters Softball Auction, Feb. 12 at Sisters Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St. Join some of Philly’s hottest and most eligible bachelorettes as they auction themselves off to raise money for the Sisters softball team as well as their breast-cancer charity events. This year, the highlight of the auction is MTV’s “Real World: Hollywood” reality star Brianna Taylor, along with DJ Goddess and special host ChaChi Divine. Cost for this sexy event is $7. More information is at www.sistersnightclub.com.
On Feb. 13, find your way to Rittenhouse Square’s favorite gay bar, Stir, 1705 Chancellor St. Nonprofit SisterSpace of the Delaware Valley takes over the bar for its annual and highly anticipated Valentine’s dance. The party kicks off at 8 p.m. and runs until 2 a.m. Just $5 gets you into this party featuring Red Hot shots by members of Liberty City Kings Drag and Burlesque and music to have you dancing all night. More details are at www.sisterspace.org.
Not in the mood to dance? Valentine’s Day got you down? Then head to Marbar, 200 S. 40th St., for Cupid Ain’t @#$%! from 8-10 p.m. Feb. 13. Nine poets, featuring five “out” performers, will give you hilarious, serious and downright bitter views on Valentine’s Day. Cover for this event is just $5 in advance or $7-$10 sliding scale at the door. E-mail [email protected] for more information and advance tickets.
Maybe you’re in the mood for a weekend Valentine’s Day getaway? Get your girlfriend in the car and head out to Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope. Three nights of special events for women start Feb. 12, including discounted hotel stays. Animal lovers rejoice, as the Nevermore allows a celebration weekend with you, your lady and your pets! Events throughout the weekend include a fixed-price Sunday brunch and the highlight on Feb. 14, the Ladies 2000 dance from 3-9 p.m. — with a singles mingle mixed in at 5 p.m. To find out more, visit www.ladies2000.com.
This year, make sure you get out on this fun-filled weekend. You never know who you’re gonna meet, and there are some really exciting events to check out with something for everyone. As for me, I’m plotting my Valentine’s Day weekend to make sure it’s a special one for my girlfriend. And that being said, I’m sure we’ll see you out and about!
Tracy Buchholz is an LGBTQ party producer-promoter in Philadelphia. She can be reached at [email protected].