Gum: The UCSD Department of Theatre and Dance presents a play partially inspired by a Middle Eastern rumor that chewing gum secretly contained Western aphrodisiacs to corrupt local women. Karen Hartman’s Gum follows two sisters struggling with their sexual awakening in a repressive society. Performances take place in the Mandell Weiss Forum Studio on the UCSD campus. Tickets are $10 to $15. Evening performances begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday. (858) 534-4574.

Gay Valentine’s cabaret: Schroeder’s Cabaret at the Westin Horton Plaza celebrates the musical delights of love and romance – with a twist. The Needemann Brothers, Anthony Bollotta and Jorge Luis Abreu, accompanied by musical director/arranger Rayme Sciaroni, present a gay-themed romantic Valentine’s celebration at this intimate New York-style venue. Tickets are $30. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Schroeder’s Cabaret is located at 910 Broadway Circle downtown. (858) 794-9044.

The Vagina Monologues: As part of the 2006 V-Day College Campaign, the students of San Diego State University present a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s award-winning play to raise awareness and funds for local organizations working to end violence against women and girls. Showtimes are Friday at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $14 and may be purchased at the Aztec Center on SDSU’s campus or at Obelisk Bookstore in Hillcrest. (619) 204-0847. The Don Powell Theatre is located on the SDSU campus at 5500 Campanile Dr.

Golf and wine: Spend a day on the beautiful course at Cottonwood Golf Club and take part in the Nine & Wine Golf Tournament. Couples and individual players of all skill level are welcome. Tickets are $49 per person for nine holes of golf, range balls, wine tasting and appetizers. Call Angela Davies at (619) 442- 9891 ext. 23 for more information or to register. The Cottonwood Golf Club is located at 3121 Willow Glen Dr. in El Cajon.

Head to Toe Women’s Expo: This expo, which takes place Feb. 10-12, brings together a wealth of industries that cater specifically to women. With inspiring speakers, local celebrity chefs and over 250 exhibits, there’s something for everyone. Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $7. Parking is $8 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. (858) 272-5677.

Our Sister’s Voices: A collaborative performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues to benefit Sun & Moon Vision Productions’ Women Peace Maker Documentary Project features local female performers L-Train, Lisa Lipsey, Abby Schwartz and Marti Tucker, among others. The reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and curtain time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the show and reception, and $50 with a commemorative T-shirt. The event takes place at Eveoke Theatre, located at 930 10th Ave. (760) 735-8300.

Trunk show: Magpie hosts a trunk show from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. featuring jewelry and accessories by Gabriella Fuentes’ SPICA. Utilizing silver, wood and beautiful stones such as moss agate and amber, her jewelry is often hand painted and reversible. These works of art make the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day or any time. Mimosas will be served. Magpie is located at 2205 Fern St. (619) 563-5124 or magpielovesyou.com.

Community Reiki Clinic: Experience a free half-hour Reiki treatment from qualified volunteer Reiki practitioners in your community. Reiki is a type of hands-on energy work that naturally supports and enhances the body’s ability to heal, and can help achieve peace of mind and deep relaxation. Treatments are done by appointment only from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call Kerem at (619) 549-2924 to schedule and appointment. Treatments are performed at the Center, located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest.

A Body of Water: The Old Globe Theatre presents this play about a man and a woman who awake in an unfamiliar house atop a mountain surrounded by water. And they have absolutely no memory of who they are or how they got there. Tickets are $37-$56. The play runs until March 19. The Old Globe Theatre is located in Balboa Park. Call (619) 23-GLOBE for showtimes.

Steve Poltz: The singer-songwriter started his career playing bars and coffee houses around San Diego before forming The Rugburns. He went solo and co-wrote some songs with Jewel, including her hit “You Were Meant for Me” in the ’90s. Poltz takes the stage at The Belly Up Tavern for an 8:00 p.m. show. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 on the day of the show. The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. (858) 481-8140.

Poetry & Art: The Museum of the Living Artist invites writers and artists to present their visual and written/spoken work. The quarterly event at the San Diego Art Institute will feature spoken word poet Ant Black and the arts collective The Readers Ensemble II, who will present “The Magritte Series,” poems by Kathleen Fraser, based upon selected paintings by surrealist artist Renee Magritte. Live music and food will also be featured at the event. Tickets are $5. Open mic sign-ups start at 6:00 p.m., and the event runs 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The San Diego Art Institute is located in Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

Zepperella: Check out a performance by an all-female band playing Led Zeppelin classics at the Casbah. The Starlight Sirens Burlesque, Daredevil Jane, and Thieves and Liars also perform. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 the day of the show. The Casbah is located at 2501 Kettner Blvd. (619) 232-4355.

Cedros Gallery Nights: Venture down the historic Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach on the third Thursday of every month for a visual evening of art, music and culture. Galleries stay open until 8:30 p.m. or later, offering visitors a special after-hours viewing of paintings, sculpture, photography and more. (619) 533-3050.