By Lila Miller
ARE you in the mood for love? This week we’ll find that fat winged seraphim, Cupid fettering about, ensnaring unsuspecting strangers into the hellscape of romantic love. Just kidding. Kind of. Whether you’re partnered up, single, celebrating galentine’s day, the love of family or friends, or some combination of all of it, enjoy the week ahead full of events celebrating L-O-V-E as Valentine’s Day approaches.
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Mon. Feb. 10
Open Mic Night with the Poetry Co-op
Want to try out some poetry and embrace your feelings? Join the poetry open mic night this Monday and every Monday at Water Witch. All levels of poets from literary to just starting out are welcome to join. Follow Instagram @ thepoetryco.op for more information. Free. 6:30 p.m. Water Witch, 2220 Bull St.
Tue. Feb. 11
Master Plan for Public Art Launch
Care about Savannah and the art scene here beyond SCAD? Join the City of Savannah Government and the Department of Cultural Resources as they unveil the first look of concepts of a plan for art in future public spaces of Savannah. Free. 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St.
Wed. Feb. 12
Wild at Heart Presented by The National Treasure Society of Nicolas Cage
Do you love David Lynch? (RIP) and Nicolas Cage? Check out this screening of Lynch’s “Wild at Heart” starring Cage and Laura Dern. What a film. This new film club dedicated to Nicolas Cage screens Cage movies every second Wednesday of the month. Trivia, games, bring your boo, bring snacks, buy a drink at the bar if you wish. Free. 7 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales, 1207 Bull St.
Free Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the park, due to warmer temperatures. Get your stretch on with free yoga in the park this and every Wednesday with instructor Danette “Dani B.” Bauer. Each class is sixty minutes, and open to all skill levels, with breathwork, inclusive language, physical modifications. Bring a mat, water, make a new friend. Class sponsored by Collins Quarter, behind their building, on the north side, in Forsyth Park. *double check this class has not moved virtually at @danibyoga on Instagram for the link! Free. 6 p.m.
Thu. Feb. 13
Rose’ Masquerade: Go Clubbin’ with Kylie Cloud
More into a galentine’s thing? Get your girls and go out clubbing and dancing with DJ Kylie Cloud and PJ for a 90s house music themed dance party, expect classics like Madonna, Robin S. Love Inc. Rupaul, and Mariah Carey, with some modern throwbacks too. This evening has a masquerade twist. Eye masks encouraged, whether classic or avant garde. Find a valentine on the dance floor while you’re at it. (21 and up). $5. 10 p.m. El Rocko Lounge, 117 Whitaker St.
Fri. Feb. 14
Exquisite Cryptid Art and Divination Party
Say that three times fast. Based on the surrealist game "The Exquisite Corpse", they will collaboratively draw cryptids and attempt to use them for divination! Come for the laughs, stay for the divination! Art supplies provided, if you think you can't draw, you're really going to rock this. The sillier the better! They’ll start with drawing and end with an intuitive psychic reading of the creations. Can't get there right at 6? That's okay, show up late, it's okay! This is a party! Free, by donation. 6-8 p.m. Cosmic Corner, 305 E. 38th St.
Valentine’s Market and Flower Bar
Join Cedar House Art Gallery with local artist booths, set up to shop for a small gift and a fresh flower bar to style and create your very own vintage bud vase for yourself or a loved one! More info on their Instagram @cedarhousegallerysav. Free. 12-7:30 p.m. Cedarhouse Gallery, 122 E. 36th St.
Sat. Feb. 15
10th Annual Savannah Blues Festival
Got the blues ‘cause no valentine? Cure what ails ya at the blues fest! Have some grown folks fun as the event flyer says. With musical acts TUCKA, Big Pokey Bear-JSP, J-Wonn, Kelsie West, Ronnie Bell, and Live in the Flesh Experience Band. Tickets start at $59 via ticketmaster. Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe St.
Forsyth Farmers Market
Hit up the Forsyth Farmers Market for your local fresh produce and goods from rotating farms and vendors. Be prepared to see everyone you know and their mother-in-law. Get some flowers along the way. Year round. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park.
Sun. Feb. 16
Savannah Photo Walk
Join the Savannah Photo Club for another photo walk! Explore the city from your lens of choice: film, digital, toy, iphone, whatever camera and skill level, all are welcome, hosted by Savannah Photo Club founders Josh, Daniel, and Randall. Meet at Sixby at 9 a.m. Find the route and more on their Instagram @savannahphotoclub. Free. 9 a.m. Sixby, 220 E. 41st St.
Food Not Bombs in Savannah
Into mutual aid, cooking, and sharing meals? People could use a warm meal now more than ever. Check out the Savannah chapter of Food Not Bombs, an organization that serves food to all who want or need a decent meal. Interested in more mutual aid events? Check out @hostesscitymutualaid on Instagram. Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Wells Park.