Lifestyle: How to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Worcester - Worcester Mag

Lifestyle: How to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Worcester - Worcester Mag

Before American women embraced fourth-wave feminism or turned out to march in their “pink” hats, we had Leslie Barbara Knope encouraging us to raise one another up on Galentine’s Day.

Knope, the character portrayed by Amy Poehler on NBC's "Parks and Recreation," is a public servant noted for celebrating her fellow women in the fictional city of Pawnee, Indiana. Poehler won a Golden Globe for the role in 2014, but my favorite episode — dubbed "Galentine's Day" — aired even earlier in the show’s lifespan, back in February of 2010. Tune into Season 2 Episode 16 on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime and behold an unequivocal masterpiece.

In the episode, Knope stares straight into the camera and asks, "What's Galentine's Day?" She waits a beat and then answers her own question with, "Oh, it's only the best day of the year. Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it breakfast style — ladies celebrating ladies."

Knope showers her friends with waffles, personalized crafts, and long-form essays describing the individual qualities that make each of them so special. "It’s like Lilith Fair minus the angst and plus frittatas," she concludes.

Does it get any better than that? (K)nope.

Like all special occasions, Galentine's Day has been co-opted by corporate America. Hallmark, Lindt Chocolate, and Target — just to name a few — have all cashed in. But, smaller local retailers are also using Galentine’s Day as an opportunity to promote female entrepreneurs. Here are a few Galentine’s festivities set to take place right here in Worcester:

deadhorse hill

On Monday, Feb. 10, deadhorse hill will host a special sip, shop and support market at 281 Main Street in honor of Galentine's Day from 6-9 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to scoop up Galentine’s goodies for the women in your life who are always raising you up. Local vendors include: Jess Baer Ceramics, Sludge House Ceramics, Perri Sylvester Jewelry, Sarah Wormann Art, Crose Nest Collective, Hey Bird Handmade, Defined Beauty Essentials, Teri Goulette of Say Cheese, and Caroline of Revitalize Massage.

A public invitation issued by General Manager Julia Auger states, “Join us in appreciating ourselves and our community. We'll be sipping on natural wines, fresh cocktails and eating Teri's Grilled Cheese sandwiches straight out of the kitchen!”

Attendees are also invited to participate in Tarot reading and a Jane Fund Raffle with prizes from women-owned businesses across Worcester. The Jane Fund is a local organization dedicated to reproductive justice and comprehensive health care that includes bodily autonomy.

Crompton Place

Crompton Place is also celebrating Knope’s legacy with a Galentine’s Sip & Shop on Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The Make Like a Girl market will pop up in the lobby adjacent to The Haberdash, Seed to Stem, and Bedlam Book Cafe — just upstairs from Crompton Collective and Alexis Grace, who plan to stay open late for the evening. Wine from 90+ will be available for purchase for 21+ attendees. Birchtree Bread Co. is hosting a special Galentine’s edition of pizza night in honor of the occasion.

Redemption Rock Brewing Co.

"Parks and Recreation" is a taproom staple at Redemption Rock Brewing, located just off Shrewsbury Street. On Feb. 13 from 5-11 p.m., fans of the show will enjoy JJ’s Diner-style waffles from The Burgundian along with eight rounds of epic Pawnee trivia. Organizers encourage guests to dress the part of their favorite "Parks and Rec" personality, although costumes are not required.

The beauty of Galentine’s Day is that it serves women of every relationship status. Whether you’re single, married, or consciously uncoupling, you can fully enjoy this holiday by seeking out female-owned businesses across the city of Worcester. Pop the bubbles and “Treat Yo’ Self” (my second favorite "Parks and Recreation" micro-holiday) because you and your girls deserve it.

2020-02-06 08:17:29Z
https://www.worcestermag.com/entertainmentlife/20200206/lifestyle-how-to-celebrate-galentines-day-in-worcester

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