Do you have plans for Valentines Day? YOU ARE WEAK. ROMANCE IS FOR THE PUNY PEOPLE.
Here are two things to do. By Day?
Except, despite what the flyer says, while it is free to under 12s, they can’t come in. Last minute venue problems, apparently. It’s over 18s only. Here’s the blurb…
3 – 7pm: Drop In + Draw
Illustrators, writers and animators of all ages come together for an afternoon day of comic book art and fun. Featuring group-draw sessions, comic-themed activities and one-on-one tutorials, Drop In + Draw is open to all ages and artists of all abilities. You’ll be joined by Jamie McKelvie (X-Men: Divided We Stand, Suburban Glamour), Adam Cadwell (The Everyday) and Eagle Award-Winner Tom Humberstone (How To Date A Girl in 10 Days, My Fellow Americans), who’ll be on hand for sketches, advice and tips. So even if you can’t tell Batman from Manbat, or don’t know which end of a brush pen to hold, come on down and we’ll get you making comics.
Entry – £1 per person to cover materials. Please Note: This event is now for those aged 18 and over. Sorry.
I’m not sure why they didn’t mention Jamie, Cadwell and Tom were there on the flyer. Except that Cadwell isn’t allowed near anyone Under-12.
In the evening?
The details…
7.30 – Late: Modern Romance
A night of sunshine pop and four-color mayhem, Notting Hill Arts Club will be filled with comic art and live illustration while the bands play on. Compered by very special guest Robin Ince (The Office, Mock The Week, Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Radio 4 regular), the acts include confetti-wielding electro-pop heroes House of Strange, Dogtanion – whose single ‘Heavy Talk’ was one of Drowned in Sound’s ‘Singles of 2009′ – and intergalactic folk hero Judas Zero.
Once the bands have finished the We Are Words + Pictures DJs will play into the night, bringing the likes of M.I.A., Lady Gaga, The Flaming Lips and Los Campesinos! to the dancefloor. If you ask very nicely they might even play a slow dance. For more information visit www.wearewordsandpictures.com and www.nottinghillartsclub.com
Entry – £5 per person (£4 concessions)
Which sounds like a lot of fun, frankly. I’m actually - er - one of the punies Romancing during the day, but I hope to make the evening events. Join me!