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CELEBRATING AFRICAN- AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE ARTS To commemorate Black History Month, the Women’s Museum of California cel- ebrates African- American women in the arts by honoring jazz musi- cian and composer Jeannie Cheatham, Moxie Theatre artistic director Delicia Turner-Sonnenberg, and professor/ artist/poet Starla Lewis. You will hear excerpts from Jeannie’s latest release, a poem from Starla, and a song from Nigerian refugee Buki Domingos.
February 23–29
at the Irenic on Saturday after Big Bad Buffalo.
Friday | 24 THE VAGINA
BUKI DOMINGOS
(AND MENDING) MONOLOGUES As part of V-Day, a global activist move- ment to end violence against women, InnerMission Productions pres- ents Eve Ensler’s
Obie Award–winning collection of monologues. “A divergent gathering of female voices” tells of domestic and sexual abuse. MENding Monologues explores gender violence issues from a male perspective with sketch comedy and slam poetry.
WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 6 p.m. WHERE: The Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Barracks 16, Liberty Station.
womensmuseumca.org
PINBACK. Local indie hits Rob Crow and Zach Smith will regroup to cele- brate ten years since the release of their fourth album, Autumn of the Seraphs. They play Belly Up on Thursday night with Sumatraban and Shades McCool, and then they’ll take the all-ages stage
WHEN: Friday, February 24. Vagina Monologues at 7 p.m.; Mending Monologues at 9 p.m. Also on Saturday. Separate per- formances: $20 each show. WHERE: Finest City Improv, 4250 Louisiana Street, North Park.
innermissionproductions.org
GAVIN TUREK. The L.A. artist isn’t just reviving disco, she’s revitalizing it by updating its simple dance grooves with modern production and a soulful voice. Turek takes the stage at Soda Bar on Friday night. Dave Good breaks down the show in this week’s Of Note, page 49.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24: THE VAGINA (AND MENDING) MONOLOGUES
DAVE FREEMAN BADMINTON OPEN This tournament has a longer his- tory than the Super Bowl. And it’s not casual backyard play — the birdies get smashed at over 100 mph. About 300 players are expected to compete over the weekend, including some interna- tional superstars. The finals start on Sunday. Dave Freeman was a world-class
WHERE: Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Boulevard, Balboa Park.
teamusa.org/USA-Badminton
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GASLAMP MARDI GRAS PARTY HOP You don’t wait until Fat Tuesday to celebrate Mardi Gras. At this club crawl you will receive no-cover admission to notable nightclubs, restaurants, bars, and music venues through- out the Gaslamp. The pre–Mardi Gras pass includes hosted welcome shots, drink specials, DJs, dancing, entertainment, discounted bull rides, $30 Uber credit, and other party perks. $29 advance; $49 day of.
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 5 p.m. to 2 am. WHERE: Coyote Ugly
badminton player and worked as a neurosurgeon in San Diego after retir- ing from badminton, a career trajectory few can claim.
WHEN: Friday, February 24, 6 to 10 p.m. Also Saturday and Sunday
PINBACK
Saloon, 820 Fifth Avenue, downtown San Diego.
bit.ly/2l5ClOM
CIVICO 1845. Do Americans eat Italian food without mozzarella and parmesan? Reader food critic Ian Anderson gives a few vegan options a
PHOTOGRAPH BY ADRIANA ZUNIGA
PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS WOO
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