February can be a difficult month, Poppets. The holidays are
over, but spring is nowhere to be found. Valentine’s Day is coming, but even
that can be rough if you aren’t partnered. But never fear; I’ve got you covered
with plenty to do to help push away the late-winter blahs.
Here in Bellingham, for the ladies among us, the Valentine’s
Day Women’s Dance Party is taking place on February 8th. It’s being
held at the Underground Club, right around the corner from Rumors, so you know
you can find it. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the dance runs through 11:00. DJ
Stacy is going to be spinning, and taking your requests. This is a 21+ event, so be sure to bring your
photo id. Tickets are $10.00 and will be available at the door.
Later in the month, the Human Rights Film Festival comes to
Bellingham, for the 14th year. The themes this year are environmental justice,
issues of gender equity and cultural rights, peaceful resolution of conflict,
and sensible alternatives to corporatism. Opening night is February 20th,
and shows run nightly through March 1st. There are several different
venues for each night, so check the official website at http://bhrff.webs.com/ for details.
For
those of you looking to get out of town for a bit, consider heading to Seattle
the weekend of the 14th. The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
has a new exhibit called Revealing Queer opening Valentine’s Day night. The
exhibit looks at the LGBTQ community of Puget Sound, and how it has come into
its own since before the Stonewall Riots. While the exhibit runs through July 6th,
the night of the 14th will be a particularly fun night, with gay
bingo, a burlesque, and other performances celebrating everything we are. Plus,
all the museum galleries will be open. Recommended for ages 16+, feel free to
bring along the older kids. From 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at the museum, on Terry
Avenue N.
If
that wasn’t enough gay bingo for you – because, really, is there any such thing
as too much gay bingo? – the Lifelong AIDS Alliance is sponsoring a gay bingo
fundraiser at Freemont Studios, 155 N 35th Street, from 7:00 pm to
10:00 pm. A $50.00 ticket gets you admission to a great show and 10 bingo
cards. Even better, you support the work done by the Lifelong AIDS Alliance.
Know this is a 21+ event. For more information, look to the website: http://www.lifelongaidsalliance.org/gaybingo
Finally, if you’re one of those looking to get out of town,
but want to go a little farther afield, allow me to tell you about an event in
my hometown of New Orleans – Gay Mardi Gras. Now, let’s be honest, Mardi Gras
is a little gay anyway, if the straight, cis folks want to admit it or not. But
this Mardi Gras, this really is Gay Mardi Gras. There are events throughout the
month, but it really kicks into gear February 28th and keeps right
on going through Fat Tuesday on March 4th. For more information
about the gay krewes and events all month long, the website is http://www.gaymardigras.com/. Come to
NOLA and learn the true definition of Southern hospitality.
Who says February has to be dreary and dull? We’re too
fabulous for that. Spring is on its way, but that doesn’t mean we have to just
sit around until it gets here.
Until next month, Poppets, take care of you.
