V-Day Humboldt is actually more like V-Week Humboldt. We have several great events planned throughout the week.
V-day Humboldt 2013 Events
Sunday February 10th, 2013
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What: V-day Rock Climbing Clinics
When: 3-8 pm
Where: Far North Climbing Gym, 10th & K in Arcata
Price: $10 pays for the drop-in fee and shoe rental,
$1 raffle tickets
Details: Show off your strength or just learn a fun new empowering sport. Join V-day Humboldt, Roots to Rocks, and Far North Climbing for a women's rock climbing clinic. There will be basic skills classes in bouldering and top roping, as well as yoga/stretches that are good pre- or post-climbing. Join us after the skills clinics for a fun climbing movie and raffle.
Monday February 11th, 2013
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What: Trivia Night
When: 7 pm
Where: Blondie's Food and Drink at 420 E California Ave in Arcata
Price: $5 per person, $1 raffle tickets
Details: Come show off your smarts or just enjoy a great night with friends with a ​vagina themed trivia challenge.
Wednesday February 13th, 2013
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What: Zumbathon
When: 7:30-9:15
Where: D St. Community Center, Arcata
Price: $10 drop-in fee, $1 raffle tickets
Details: Come shake and groove the night away to the music and guidance of various Zumba instructors of Humboldt County.
Upcoming Practice times for
One Billion Rising:
Dancing in the Plaza! ​
A HUGE thanks to Redwood Raks, Arcata Core Pilates Studio, and Sunny Brae Middle School (SBMS) for their generous donation of free rehearsal space.​​
- Wed., Feb. 6: 6:30 - 7:15 pm - Redwood Raks
- Thurs., Feb. 7: 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Redwood Raks
- Fri., Feb. 8: 6:30-7:30 pm- Arcata Core Pilates​
- Sat., Feb. 9: 9:30-10:15 am - SBMS
- Sun., Feb. 10: 3:15-3:30 pm- Far North
- Mon., Feb. 11: 6:30-7:00 pm- Arcata Core Pilates
- Tues., Feb. 12, 4:00 - 4:45 pm - SBMS
- Wed. Feb. 13 TBA and at the Zumbathon
​Redwood Raks: 9th & L St. Arcata
SBMS: 1430 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata
Arcata Core Pilates Studio: 901 8th St., Arcata
Far North Climbing Gym: Corner of 10th & K St., Arcata
Thursday February 14th, 2013
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What: One Billion Rising Info Table and Flash Mob
When: 1-3 pm; Dance at 2:14
Where: Arcata Plaza
Details: Meet on the Plaza by around 2:05/2:10.
At 2:14 pm, on V-Day’s 15th Anniversary, 2.14.13, we are inviting ONE BILLION women and those who love them to WALK OUT, DANCE, RISE UP, and DEMAND an end to this violence. ONE BILLION RISING will move the earth, activating women and men across every country. V-Day wants the world to see our collective strength, our numbers, our solidarity across borders. Take 10 minutes out of your day to show your support by simply shaking your booty.
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Click HERE to see the Break The Chain dance. Click HERE for an easier mirrored version. ​
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To learn the steps to the dance click HERE. You can also come to any and all practice meetings listed to the left.
Thursday February 14th, 2013
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What: The Vagina Monologues
When: 8 pm
Where: Eureka Veteran's Memorial Hall at 1018 H Street in Eureka
Price: $12 per person, $1 raffle tickets
Details: The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than twelve years, The Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public. Click here for tickets.
Friday February 15th, 2013
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What: One Billion Rising
When: 6 pm
Where: Eureka Women's Club at 1531 J Street in Eureka
Price: $5
Details: In conjunction with the 15th anniversary, V-Day launched its most ambitious campaign to date - ONE BILLION RISING. The concept of the campaign is simple. If you take into account the statistic that 1 out of 3 women will experience violence in her lifetime, you are left with the staggering statistic that over 1 billion women on this planet will be impacted by violence. Click here for more details.
Saturday February 16th, 2013
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What: The Vagina Monologues (2 shows!)
When: 2 pm AND 8 pm
Where: Eureka Veteran's Memorial Hall at 1018 H Street in Eureka
Price: $12 per person, $1 raffle tickets
Details: The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than twelve years, The Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public. Click here for tickets.
Sunday February 17th, 2013
What: Women's Strength Class / Cross Fit
When: 10:00-11:30 am
Where: Arcata Core Pilates Studio at 901 8th Street, Arcata
Price: $10
Details: Focus on basic, core movements, and using body weight to strengthen the body. Emphasis on how to strengthen our mid-line/core to better support our movements with the added benefit where strengthening ourselves physically can help us feel strong mentally and emotionally.