Weekend TEN, Feb 3-5

Whether you’re still crying over the Niner’s absence in the Super Bowl or just looking forward to tasteless displays at the halftime show, here are some events to keep you occupied till the main event.  Pass the nachos.

Friday Feb 3, 5pm
Battle of the Bands
The 3rd annual rock assault where local bands vie for the title of BEST BAND EVER!!!  Or at least winner of the contest by your votes.  The family event kicks off this year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life season, and you’ll have a chance to get info, join a team, purchase relay gear, and gorge on all-you-can-eat pasta for $7.95.  Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.  relayforlife.org/rohnertparkca

Friday Feb 3, 8pm
Thousand Poets for a Change
Local poets and musicians will share their art to honor Brigit, the ancient goddess of poetry.  $4 min.  1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.  gaiasgardenonline.com or bigbridge.org/BB15/hundred_k_poets.html

Saturday Feb 4, 8am-12pm
Bike-a-thon
Roll your way to health and good deeds in this YMCA family fundraiser to help send kids to camp, swimming lessons, and childcare. $25 includes entry and raffle ticket, $5 extra raffle tickets.  1111 College Ave, Santa Rosa.  scfymca.org

Saturday Feb 4, 1-4p
Flavorful Fantasy
Lose yourself in a fantasmic titillation of tastes at Rodney Strong’s ode to chocolate and wine. 21+ $65. Rodney Strong Vineyard, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
rodneystrong.com

Saturday Feb 4, 1-4pm
Winter Bridal Faire
Plan the wedding of your dreams at one of the most beautiful wineries (and wedding locations!) in Sonoma County.  $10.  Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. prwinery.com

Sat, Feb 4, 1-4p
Roller Derby Bootcamp
The kick your assets camp for wanna-be derby girls in prep for upcoming tryouts. Only tough chicks need apply.  $25.  The Wrecking Yard, 428 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.  info@sonomacountyrollerderby.org

Saturday Feb 4, 6-9pm
Souper Bowl in the Caves
To raise money for restoration and protection of the Kenwood Marsh and habitat, and to support the Kenwood School Ceramics Program, a dinner buffet featuring five different soups will be served in bowls made by three local ceramic artists.  After dinner, guests get to bring their bowl home.  $45.  Deerfield Winery, 10200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood.  deerfieldranch.com

Saturday Feb 4, 7p
Pre-Superbowl Party
Tailgate it over to Kodiak Jacks wearing your favorite team jersey (Super Bowl bound or not) and party it up football style for $3 off cover.  Nachos and apps aplenty.  18+  256 Petaluma Blvd N.  kodiakjacks.com

Saturday Feb 4, 8pm
Rock & Roll Detention
The concert where staying after class is a good thing.  The Rincon Valley Education Foundation event features the musical stylings of The Coast Pilots, Third Rail Band, and Court ‘n’ Disaster.  21+  $20. lastdaysaloon.com

Sunday Feb 5, 12-4p
Trading threads
Tired textiles taking over your closet? Looking for some fresh apparel? Bring a bag of your old duds & 5 bucks to Transient Lounge and swap for new-to-you fashions. 400A East Todd Rd, Santa Rosa. 583-9080