Events This Week in Second Life April 9 to April 15

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 Food Safety Game

Each year 50 million people in the USA get sick from germs in their food, and 3000 die. Be the Food Safety Inspector and do your part to keep virtual food safe. Find 16 sources of foodborne pathogens at Kevs Diner, solve the puzzle, file a report, and collect a prize. After that, hang out with with your friends at Kevs. Order some lunch if you dare!  

Morrill2 (216, 216, 24 )

Krafties Eggsie Hunt

Grab your Krafties net and start hunting for these cute, Easter egg companions with your friends. Don't miss the limited edition Easter Krafties. For more information, be sure to visit http://krafties.com

Krafties (126, 140, 23)


 
Eggapalooza Easter Hunt   

It's Eggapalooza! The seventh annual Easter hunt at Aero Pines Park features over 40 different eggs, each containing various gifts for men and women. Ride a bicycle or horse along trails and around the public areas to find the eggs deviously hidden in landscape and buildings. The hunt runs through April 30th.

Area Pines Park (8, 7, 22 )


Madpea Madness Fair

"It's time to go insane at MadPea's Madness Fair! Running April 7th at 12 pm through the 27th, the Madness Fair will have vendors from all over the grid selling a wide range of products for L$150 or less. Also expect opening day DJ's spinning killer tuneage, fun games, carnival rides and a generally maddeningly good time. See you there."

MadPea Base (247, 181, 23)


Here Comes the Sun Festival

London City celebrates an early and warm spring with a month of concerts around the theme of Summer. Each weekend enjoy another tropical surrounding with all the promise of the summer ahead. More at  http://mainlandlondon.blogspot.com.

London City (89, 109, 24)



Global Domination

"Global Domination will immerse you in exciting and interactive puzzle solving game play. It will take you through a challenging journey through the globe as you solve puzzles based on different countries around the world. Solve all the puzzles and win amazing prizes from some of Second Life's favorite stores. Come get your passport today to play for fun and then finish for your prizes!"

Evidence (50, 80, 22)

 

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Tuesday April 9th

10 AM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

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

Theme: Memory Lane
(Come As You Are)
DJ: Amy
Host: Eva
(1 board 250L)
10 AM to 12 PM  Mystery (82, 96, 37) 



Theme: Best in Neko/Tails
(You will find in the club a free tail giver box) 
DJ: Blacktulip
Host: Illusen / Trainee: Fiona
(1 board 250L)
12 PM to 2 PM  Mystery (82, 96, 37) 




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

" Remember sitting around a campfire, listening to ghost stories? Hakeber Haber will write new mini horror stories based on audience prompts and read them live! Then she will clear your brain pallet with comedy from “The Life and Times of Car Johnson” during the rest of the hour. Horror and comedy go together like milkshakes and French-fries. The fun starts at 4 pm SLT. Car Johnson may even make a guest appearance. :-)"

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


5PM Lauren Live

"Presenting LaurenLive, 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)


5PM SOS Depression Support Group

Come join us for our peer to peer support group dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, etc.  What is said in the group stays in the group!  Come share your issues and thoughts and learn a meditation method or two.

5PM Schoomere (170, 44, 33)




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

"Blue and Grey Night"

It was 148 years ago this afternoon that America's Civil War officially ended at Appomattox. And so Club Zero Gravity pays tribute with Blue and Grey Night. Wear your best blue and grey outfits, avatars, or both. And if you have a Civil War-era outfit, even better. So whether you're feeling the blues, or feel the details are a little grey, pick a look and come on over."

500L on the board

6-8PM

" 'With malice toward none, and charity for all,' come right in and have a ball." 

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.


Theme: Dick Tracy

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


"It would be a crime to miss it."

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Wednesday April 10th


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 Rock & Roll   
(you can wear leather or jean clothes or carry a guitar)

DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Pint
1 Board - 250L

12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37) 


Relay For Life: Al Capone Party

Fundraising for the RFL-SL Come to participate in the event sponsored by the Brazilian team ORGANIZATION FOUNDATION FOR LIFE. Join us in the Foundation Organization For Life for music and dance. Everyone is invited! Dress up in costume typical or come as you prefer (no nudity). We will be waiting for you.

For more info, contact Izza Mayo inworld

5PM to 7PM SL time, Serena Gardena (21, 77, 22)

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)


5PM 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.

"Jackson also schedules Office Hours at 10am SLT on Saturdays  :-)"

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 T," DJ to be announced

100-250L on board

6-8 PM Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123)


 
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Thursday April 11th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
 
Theme: Best in Red
DJ: Blacktulip
Host: Pint
(1 board 250L)

12 PM to 2 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37) 


Theme: Live Music 
Artist: Jazzz Hermit
Host: Moria
(Top Deck)

2 PM to 3 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37) 



4PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Remember sitting around a campfire, listening to ghost stories? Hakeber Haber will write new mini horror stories based on audience prompts and read them live! Then she will clear your brain pallet with comedy from “The Life and Times of Car Johnson” during the rest of the hour. Horror and comedy go together like milkshakes and French-fries. The fun starts at 4 pm SLT. Car Johnson may even make a guest appearance. :-)"

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 

"The Right Stuff / Pilot-Astronaut"

Tomorrow is the 52nd anniversary of the first manned flight into space, in addition to the 32nd anniversary of the first space shuttle launch. So tonight we pay tribute to the early days of the space program and the pilots whom had "The Right Stuff." Wear your best astronaut or pilot's look, or an outfit representing the thousands of men and women behind them, from scientists to secretaries. Whether your thing is the office, the lab, testing the latest planes, or out there in spaaaccceee, get your best look and head on over.

500L on the board

6 - 8 PM

"You mean you guys wear 'Depends' on your missions?" 
"Hey, YOU try going up with all rocket fuel just under your seat!"

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.

Elvis Event

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


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Friday April 12th


??? 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)


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
 
Theme: Cowboys and Indians
DJ: Ashes
Host: Brent
(1 board 500L)

12 PM to 2 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37) 

Theme: Fantastic Friday

DJ: Bloodrose
Host: Amy & Moria
(2 boards - Women 300L, Men 300L)

12 PM to 2 PM , Mystery (82, 96, 37)



5PM 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)



6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Best in Plaid, DJ to be announced
100-250L on the board

6-8 PM Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123)



7PM Steelhead Ballroom Dance

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

Steelhead (74, 155, 26)  


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)



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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Saturday April 13th

8AM "Fix & Flash" at Book Island

New Event

At traditional Dashes, you arrive, are given a word, words or phrase to work with; you write, then after about 15 minutes, you stop, allowing everyone the opportunity to read their story.
Our format is
Read (last week's Flash writing, or another piece you're working on)
Critique (The "Fix" part of the "Fix-N-Flash")
Flash write
Afterglow (if time allows)

Hosted by Olivia Whitsend at Bestseller Plazza
Book Island (99, 106, 35)



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!"



4PM 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.

"Boxers and Briefs"

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





6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Back in Black,  DJ to be announced

100-250L on board

6-8 PM Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123)

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 April 14th

Easter Sunday

Watch for Special Events, such as church Easter services

6AM House of Prayer

House of Prayer (72, 113, 38)








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)


1PM Open Mic by Sandor Zabelin

"Join Sandor Zabelin for our Open Mic In The Library. Bring your own writings (fiction, non-fiction, poetry...) or the writings of one of your favorite authors. You can read on Voice Chat *or* one of our regulars can read for you. And, we sure won't kick you out if all you want to do is listen :-) "
 
1 PM Book Island (99, 106, 35) 

2 PM House of Prayer

House of Prayer (72, 113, 38)






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



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? (2 boards)

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



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)


6PM Global Peace Group  

"A self-organizing association of individuals learning how to formulate plans to aid a Culture of Peace and, when appropriate, put those plans into action. This is a non-adversarial approach to group planning and operates with an awareness of the principle of Unity In Diversity."


6PM Book Island (197, 56, 25)

7 PM Club Gearz, Steelhead

SLundays 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)




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 April 15th  
April Fools Day



12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: to be announced
DJ: Mantia, Host: Kathee
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)




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? (2 boards)

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)