Events This Week in Second Life Feb 5 to Feb 12

Events subject to change by hosts, and more information may come in later this week. So check again later for events this weekend. Check for more events at the Second Life Destination Guide.



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Special Events 


The LEA Arts Festival

"What better way to showcase the work of over 30 artists, performers and machinimatographers than with a month-long celebration in February? The LEA Arts Festival features twenty full sims of art installations, machinima screenings, artist talks, interviews, performances, classes and more! Read more at http://lindenarts.blogspot.com."

LEA4 (128, 146, 21)

 Valentine Town

"Valentine Town is a visual panorama of all things that denote love and affection. From chocolate waterfalls to the sugary delight of giant gumballs, expect an endless feast for all the senses with remarkable vistas and colors that bathe visitors with affectionate delight. Incredible stores are also packed with items for passionate lovers and those they love. So what's stopping you? Head to Valentine Town today!" 

Elizabeth Town (151, 170, 36) (in 2012, also the location of "Easter Town")


 DangerInEvolution  

"DangerInEvolution is a project born from an artistic collaboration between Kicca Igaly and Nessuno Myoo for the LEA (Linden Endowment for the Arts). DangerInEvolution makes it possible to see the contradiction at the heart of any technological and scientific evolution that fails to take into account, maturity and an awareness and value of all potential risks. The installation is open from now until the end of February."

LEA27 (153, 148, 24)


Ready For Love Festival
 

Come to Tribute City as they usher in the Valentine love season with a month long festival! Events include singles parties to find that perfect someone, a couples photo contest to show off that perfect someone, a merchant's fair, live DJs, tribute bands and more. For more information, visit http://tributecity.blogspot.com/. 

WW2 Tribute (138, 127, 29)

The Winter Safety Game

Winter weather can be a killer. The challenge of The Winter Safety Game is to prepare home, barn, and car for a winter blizzard and travel safely through it to Grandma's 75th birthday party. Score points by interacting with content, encountering a variety of hazardous situations and solving problems. Collect enough points to access skating, fireworks, and prizes at the party. Open now through March 20th.

Bailey, (128, 128, 23)

The Room 326 Hunt

The Silent Peacock Hotel has been recently closed for an investigation after 15 people have disappeared from their premises. The only thing the people have in common is that they all have spent a night in Room 326. Do you dare to enter and discover the evil secrets it holds? Event held through Jan. 31.

Hoshi Island (103, 139, 901)

London WinterZone

Join the fun at London's WinterZone through January. Packed with events and things to do: a magical ice kingdom, spectacular ice and snow sculptures, great Yuletide shopping, elf games, ice skating, toboggans, hidden romantic nooks and more. This year, try London for the complete winter experience.


London Community (254, 186, 22)



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Tuesday February 5th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

The club of the most active romance-themed sim in Second Life 

Theme: Best in Red

DJ: Blacktulip
Host: Illusen
1 board  - 250L
 
12 PM to 2 PM  Mystery (82, 96, 37) 



1PM Happy Hour with Morgue McMillan & Brendan Shoreland, Voice event

"We've been exploring poetry and song as a set of words on a page and as a vocal performance. We've used Morgue’s poetry and Brendan’s songs to illustrate the discussion.

"We'll also broaden the scope to include other Second Life poets. You are welcome to present your own work or ask Brendan or Morgue to read it for you. It won’t be an open mic and it won’t be a workshop, but the discussion may well go off in any direction!

"Sandor says: This is a Rare Event !!!"

1PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)



4PM Hakeber Haber’s Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe

"Tuesdays at 4pm SLT, Hakeber Haber’s Happy Hour is a mix of horror stories in the first twenty minutes and comedy from “The Life and Times of Car Johnson” during the rest of the hour. Because nothing goes better after a terrifying trip through the edges of darkness than a tale about a man who attempts to be a rodeo clown with a balloon cattle prod, Hakeber’s character, Car Johnson, will come and read his own stories, which can only happen in Second Life :-)"

4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)


5PM Lauren Live

"Presenting Lauren Live, a stand-up live comedy routine on the peculiarities and quirks of living in SL and RL! Catch me at ' Lauren's Place' on Cookie Island, Tuesday at 5:00 PM, a lively, open comedic conversation. No tipping. Just fun and laughter."

5 PM Cookie (208, 23, 23)




6 PM Club Zero Gravity
"A party among the stars" in a featured space club
 
"Videogame Night"

Tonight at Club Zero Gravity, it's our "Videogame Night." Come dressed up as a videogame character, whether it's Sonic the Hedgehog, Link, Starfox, Pac Man, or many others. Don't have an avie from one of the classic games? Well, there have been hundreds over time. Thousands if you count console and computer games. There's a character resembling *something* you have. So get your game on, and head on over.

500L on the board, DJ Cynthia playing

"It's a kick in the Asteroids"

6 to 8 PM Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)



8 PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club

Join the fun in the sun at today's party, and don't forget to stop by between events to play a game, enjoy the jet skis, or just lounge on the beach.

8 to 10 PM, Purrfection Estates (249, 61, 22)



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Wednesday February 6th


11 AM - Writers' Chat

"The ever-popular, informal & informative Writer's Chat. Readers and Artists are especially welcome! We never know what we'll be talking about and even the seemingly random chatter is interesting :-) "

11 AM - 12 PM Book Island (198, 52, 25)


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Gold or Yellow

DJ: Mantia, Host: Pint
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37) 


2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music

Artist: Maxx Sabertooth Host: Moria
2 to 3 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37) 


3 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music

Artist: Rhia Yuhara Host: Moria
3 to 4 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37)

5PM 100 Word Stories by Crap Mariner

Voice event by SL entertainer Crap Mariner, whom will take a theme and spin stories exactly 100 words in length.


5 to 6PM Edloe (139, 123, 71)

Book Island Publishing/Promotion/Marketing Workshop

"Today anyone who can write can digitally self-publish, but then what?  How will the emerging digital publishing world differ from today’s? How will writers and poets get the word out when they become one small voice in an ever-expanding global throng looking for readers? Help us find out. Join us for a series of workshops in which we will try to understand how this new world will differ, and how we can earn a living from our books without a publisher's money and support. Your participation, your insights, and your ideas will be important to our success.  Join us."

2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
5PM Book Island (86, 122, 43)


6 PM Cutlass Club Party

 "Best open air club on SL. Always live-music, best dancers to entertain you. 125m above Sunweaver Space. Open Wed, Fri, Sat nights 6pm SL. Come enjoy and dance your cares away."

Theme "Anything K,"  DJ Perri

100-250L on board

 6-8 PM Sunweaver Space (176, 62, 125)



 
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Thursday February 7th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
 
Theme: Best in White

DJ: Blacktulip
Host: Illusen
(1 board 250L)
12 PM to 2 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37) 


2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music

Artist: Chilee Hermandoz 
Host: Moria
2 to 3 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37)


Theme: Best in Black
DJ: Daisie
Host: Pint 
(1 board 250L)
4 to 6 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37)



4PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Hakeber Haber’s Happy Hour is a mix of horror stories in the first twenty minutes and comedy from “The Life and Times of Car Johnson” during the rest of the hour. Because nothing goes better after a terrifying trip through the edges of darkness than a tale about a man who attempts to be a rodeo clown with a balloon cattle prod, Hakeber’s character, Car Johnson, will come and read his own stories, which can only happen in Second Life ."

4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)
 

6 PM Virtually Speaking 

“A weekly news review and counterpoint to the network opinion shows. Each week, two well regarded bloggers discuss the events of the week, with an emphasis on U.S. politics and policy. “Jay Ackroyd hosts.

6-7 PM Virtually Speaking (164, 111, 25)


6 PM Club Zero Gravity, "A party among the stars" in a featured space club 

Best in Purple

Tonight at Club Zero Gravity it's our "Best in Purple." Purple, the color of royalty, the color of wine, and or course one of the colors of the Relay for Life, as well as the Superbowl champs.  Wear your best purple outfit, purple av, or both, then fly on over.

500L on the board, DJ Rose

"It's a party of Purple."

6 to 8 PM? Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)





8 PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club

Join the fun in the sun at today's party, and don't forget to stop by between events to play a game, enjoy the jet skis, or just lounge on the beach.

8 to 10 PM, Purrfection Estates (249, 61, 22)



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Friday February 8th


??? AM Mystery Lake
Time: To be announced
Theme: 7seas Fishing contest on Lake of Mystery, 500L Pot
Host: Venum (L$500 prize)
??? AM - ???, Mystery (132, 81, 21)
 

11AM Science Friday

Broadcasting, and discussion of, the Science Friday show of National Public Radio in Second Life, "Making Science Radioactive" (SL Newser article).

11AM - 1PM, Science School (23, 203, 28)



4PM Mystical Writings of the World

A collective reflection on the Mystical Writings of the World, both old and new, in search of insights that will enrich our lives and broaden our vision. Come and share your positive input as we explore the multifaceted gems of some of humanity's  great spiritual literary heritage. All contributions will be respected in a courteous atmosphere of mutual support and accompaniment. Meet us at the Book Island Tea Garden.

4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)





4PM Green Meadows Club

A classic rock club made in the style of the club in "Xanadu." Come by and dance away at the place disco never died.


There – House/Disco

DJ Grease, Hostess Kitacella

250L?

4-6PM, HV Community (67, 207, 4051).




6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Bikers, DJ to be announced
100-250L on the board
6-8 PM Sunweaver Space (176, 62, 125)



7PM Steelhead Ballroom Dance

Theme : Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake

DJ Fuzzball from 7-9 pm ST
Then DJ Rock and Roll takes over at 9-10 pm SLT

Steelhead (74, 155, 26)  




8PM Club Fur

The original Furry club is back in action. We may be a landmark, but we ain't no museum piece.  DJ Yulia will provide the tunage as we dance away under the lights.

8PM to ?

Kitsuhana (136, 84, 2007)




8PM Live at the Pocket

"The Pocket is a venue for music, fun and good times. Our motto is 'few rules just fun,' so please relax and have a good time.  ... Our regular  show is Friday Night at The Pocket from 8 PM 'til late  on  Fridays featuring an ever changing program of the best live music in Second Life. "


8PM, Fendahl, (242, 82, 31)


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Saturday February 9th


11AM Racer X's Giant Snail Races

A "crazy fun event" that can be called one of those things only in Second Life, racers don racing snail avatars, and run through an obstacle course. On occasion, there is a special cross-grid race that takes place across a number of sims.
Treet films these races: http://treet.tv/shows/snailraces.

11AM Hawthorne (179, 145, 33)


11 AM Reader's Chat at Book Island
"You can talk about the books, short stories, or poetry you've read recently (or long ago) -- even the books you didn't like :-) This is a casual, welcoming group and we'd love to hear what YOU are, or were, reading!"


Netera's Coffee Lounge

Welcome to Netera's Coffee Lounge. Hope you enjoy our informative chat in our new jazzy set. In this venue you'll participate in interviews with real life writers, singers and artists

(Closed for Vacation, Normally 10 or 11AM)

Terric (43, 137, 28)




4PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club

Theme: "Party on the Beach," DJ Kryxia


Join the fun in the sun at today's party, and don't forget to stop by between events to play a game, enjoy the jet skis, or just lounge on the beach.

4 to 6 PM, Purrfection Estates (249, 61, 22)





6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Black & White, DJ to be announced

100-250L on board

6-8 PM Sunweaver Space (176, 62, 125)



8PM Club Fur

The original Furry club is back in action. We may be a landmark, but we ain't no museum piece.  DJ Yulia will provide the tunage as we dance away under the lights.

8PM to ?

Kitsuhana (136, 84, 2007)



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Sunday Febuary 10th


10AM Poetry in the Park at the Fitzgerald

"It's Coffee & Poetry time again at the Fitzgerald. 'The Morning Brew' Starting at 10AM, we have Live Poetry in the Fitzgerald Park - And Yes there will be Coffee! Sometimes steamy lyrics. Come on down to the Fitz. Where we Fix Your Mix!"
10AM Fitzgerald Park , Unsung Village (214, 89, 21)


10 AM "Naked Scientists"

"The Naked Scientists are a media-savvy group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who use radio, live lectures, and the Internet to strip science down to its bare essentials, and promote it to the general public. Their award winning BBC weekly radio program, The Naked Scientists, reaches a potential audience of 6 million listeners across the east of England, and also has an international following on the web." http://www.thenakedscientists.com/

"Listen with us live, and maybe get a question of yours on the air."

10AM to 11 AM SciLands (104, 119, 25)






11AM The Odd Ball

 "Hello Tunaverse! I am Tuna Oddfellow and this is my partner Shava. We are your hosts on this wild ride. Do not attempt to adjust your monitors we are controlling transmission!"

11AM to 1 PM Dragonhenge (126, 122, 651)




11:45AM New Life Church Sunday Services

Pastor: SixgenNew Life Christian Center, Shetlon (179, 226, 52) (just outside chapel)





Pastor: Lynne
New Life Christian Center, Shetlon (179, 226, 52) (just outside chapel)



5 PM Virtually Speaking
5-6 PM Virtually Speaking (164, 111, 25)



The Happy Vixen Beach Club

Happy Vixen Events on Sunday have been temporarily suspended.


 Purrfection Estates (249, 61, 22)





5:30PM The East Coast Conservative Podcast
"The East Coast Conservative Podcast is a weekly news & commentary podcast hosted by Hatton Humphrey (aka Hatton Hunghi in SL) and Ken Johnston (who barely has time for a real life). Our take on the world is generally conservative with a lot of humor and enough bad jokes to make a clown cry. Okay, the bad jokes are normally from Hatton, but whaddya do?"

5:30 PM Pop (158, 21, 68)



6PM Green Meadows Club

A classic rock club made in the style of the club in "Xanadu." Come by and dance away at the place disco never died.

250L?

6-8PM, HV Community (67, 207, 4051).



6 PM "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?"
Sandndor Zabelin's New Event. We'll be discussing issues raised in his book, "Notes from An Alien", but you don't have to read the book to join in :-) We'll be discussing many Global Issues and possible resolutions. Everyone gets a free book :-)
6PM Book Island (197, 56, 25)

6PM Demolition Derby

An hour of battling it out in a racetrack using vehicles provided for you. Contestants smash into one another until one is left. Expect mayhem and laughs. First and second places get Linden prize awards.


6 to 7PM , Random (6, 92, 301)



7 PM Club Gearz, Steelhead

Sundays At Gearz With Fuzz And Genie, at Club Gearz located in Steelhead Boomtown. Fuzz provides two hours of tunes to help end your weekend right. Sometimes there may be a theme, sometimes it just may be random madness.
 
7 to 9 PM, Steelhead Boomtown, (58, 218, 28)



7PM "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?"

Sundays at 7pm SLT is Sandor Zabelin's Event, "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?" We'll be discussing issues raised in his book, "Notes from An Alien", but you don't have to read the book to join in :-) We'll be discussing many Global Issues and possible resolutions. Everyone gets a free book :-)

7PM Book Island (197, 56, 25)


8PM Cypress Rosewood

The "Best Ambient Artist in SL" performs at the Space Music Theater

Spinthrift (156, 81, 98)



8PM Zindra Speed Build

"Zindra Help Vortex features a weekly Speed Build Contest every Sunday at 8 PM SL time. This contest is free to join and open to any skill level! Learn building, meet people and win prizes! More info: http://bit.ly/pubAnU" (caution Adult Link)


8PM Zindra Vortex (127, 120, 23)




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Monday Febuary 11th




12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: New Year's Eve
DJ: Mantia, Host: Kathee
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)


1 PM "Writers' Wave" Book Island
"Join June Stormcrow for the Writers' Wave, a unique, hands on writing event where you can plunge into writing in the company of others. The game is simple. A word or prompt is chosen, shared with all, and then we write on it for 20 minutes. After time is up, we pass our notecards and discuss what we've written, focusing on being supportive and enjoying the different perspectives on the word. Open to writers of all styles, forms, and skill levels."

1 PM Book Island (99, 106, 35)



6PM Green Meadows Club

A classic rock club made in the style of the club in "Xanadu." Come by and dance away at the place disco never died.

250L?

6-8PM, HV Community (67, 207, 4051).



7 PM Club Gearz, Steelhead


Club Gearz is the place to start your week off with Whoop Ass Mondays with the Lady Whoop Ass, herself, Diamanda Gustafson. Diamanda provides an eclectic mix of music, helping make your Mondays that much more special.
 
7 to 9 PM, Steelhead Boomtown, (58, 218, 28)


7PM The Odd Ball
 

"Hello Tunaverse! I am Tuna Oddfellow and this is my partner Shava. We are your hosts on this wild ride. Do not attempt to adjust your monitors we are controling transmission!"


7PM to 9PM Dragonhenge (126, 122, 651)



8PM Club Fur

The original Furry club is back in action. We may be a landmark, but we ain't no museum piece.  DJ Yulia will provide the tunage as we dance away under the lights.

8PM to ?

Kitsuhana (136, 84, 2007)