The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: Valentine's Day Edition

Friday February 13th -- NYC

Valentine's Day Dance-A-Thon to End Sexual Slavery

Woo your crush with that sick Jabbawockeez move you've been practicing in your room. In addition to a dance-off, there will be prizes, and food and drink specials. All funds go towards the Nomi Network, which works to eradicate modern day slavery.

7 to 10 pm
Town Tavern
134 West 3rd Street, 2nd Floor New York
$20 minimum donation
RSVP on Facebook by searching "Valentine's Day Dance-a-thon" or here

Saturday February 14th -- Seattle

Stop the Traffick: A Single's Auction

Fifteen smokin' singles will be auctioned for themed dates. The event also includes a mixer and buffet dinner courtesy of Tia Lou's restaurant. A Valentine's Crush Party hosted by Visionshock immediately follows the auction. All proceeds benefit the Somaly Mam Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raise global awareness about human trafficking.

6 to 10 pm
Tia Lou's Restaurant and Lounge
2218 1st Ave Seattle
$20 door donation, or $17 here

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Sunday February 15th -- NYC

Sulu Series

A monthly showcase of established and emerging APA artists. Sulu's February lineup features singer/songwriter Cynthia Lin, stand-up comedians Dan Nainan and Rio Koike, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest playwright and performer Kristina Wong, and poet Bonnibel Fonbuena.

9 pm to midnight
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery New York between Houston and Bleeker
$5 students / $8 general

Sunday February 15th -- San Francisco

Grand Re-Opening of Angel Island

This Sunday, the U.S. Immigration Station at Angel Island will be re-opened for the first time in three years. Major restoration work to this National Historic Landmark, as well as new exhibits will be available for viewing. A Dedication Ceremony will take place from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, and will include a blessing by the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria, lion dancers, and local and international officials. If you want to attend the Ceremony, you must take the 8:45 am ferry from San Francisco or the 8:50 am ferry from Tiburon.

Public tours led by storyteller Charlie Chin, performance artist Melody Tanaka, and museum designer Daniel Quan will take place from noon to 3 pm. Event includes free admission, tram service on Angel Island, and reduced rates on ferries. Complete program here.

Tuesday February 17th -- NYC

Conversation with the Author: Yiyun Li and Brigid Hughes

Join The Vagrants author and Hemingway Foundation/PEN award winner Yiyun Li for a discussion and book signing. Li's recent novel focuses on China's struggles with democracy, and "weaves together harrowing stories of cruelty, courage, resilience, and sacrifice." Brigid Hughes, founder and former editor of the Brooklyn-based literary quarterly A Public Space, will also join the discussion.