Events offer fun for singles, too ■Whether it’s romance you seek orjustplainfun, local activities offer something for everyone By Helen Schumacher for the Emerald This year, Valentine’s Day isn’t necessarily for the romantic. Many of Eugene’s Feb. 14 events have nothing to do with chocolates or flowers—in stead they’re focused on heavy metal and being single. The Downtown Lounge is present ing “One-Night Stand.” Described as “the Valentine’s Day alternative” by club promoter Rocco, there will be a fashion show by Delphina’s and Ex clusively Adult. There will also be a performance by the Deadlines and prizes, including a vacation. Events begin at 10 p.m. Women get in free, and men pay $5. Other anti-Valentine’s Day events include a concert by heavy metal rock band Slayer, playing at McDonald Theatre with a 7 p.m. door time for $23. Elsewhere on the music scene, the WOW Hall will be hosting a punk rock con cert. According to WOW Hall pub licist Bob Fennessy, T.S.O.L., Ag nostic Front, The Casualties and Blasphemous Abnormality will be playing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the cover is $12. For people who are seeking some thing romantic, more traditional Valentine’s Day activities are occur ring around town as well. The Eu gene Symphony will be playing a special “Valentine’s Day Pops” show at the Hult Center’s Silva Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $24 to $30. For those couples who already have plans and just need to buy a gift for that special someone, Saturday Market will be offering a Sweetheart Market this weekend. The artisans event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat urday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. “It’s our midwinter chance to buy a gift for a valentine, ” Saturday Market general manager Beth Little said. “There will be jewelry, chocolates, clothing, candles and stained glass.” The Sweetheart Market will take place in the auditorium building at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Ad mission and parking are free. Helen Schumacher is a freelance reporter forthe Emerald. Adult shops can jump start racy nights ■Videos, lingerie and sensual paraphernalia—along with information and advice—can be found at intimate boutiques By Emily Scriven Oregon Daily Emerald As Valentine’s Day draws closer, florists and candy stores aren’t the only ones seeing more business. Employees at two local adult shops say they’re experiencing more activity as well. “We definitely see an increase in couples entering the store the night before and morning of Valen r tine’s Day,” said Chris Dodds of Exclusively Adult in Springfield. Heather McWaid, assistant man ager of Castle Super Store near Gateway Mall, agreed. “The day before Valentine’s r Day,” she said, “is crazy with men who’ve forgotten.” Exclusively Adult carries a wide selection of lingerie in pink, white and red for the big day, Dodds said. Castle Super Store also sees good business for undergarments. “Lingerie is a big seller,” McWaid said. For couples, soft-core pornogra phy and instructional videos tend to be extremely popular for Valen tine’s Day, both Dodds and McWaid said. McWaid suggested “Andrew Blake’s Night Trips,” or another all-time favorite, “Candida Royalle’s Sensual Escape.” McWaid and Dodds also rec ommended massage oils for a ro mantic night. The Kama Sutra line and the Tantric line are the two most popular choices, with a minimal risk of allergic reactions, McWaid said. Dodds said Kama Sutra’s “Raspberry Kiss” warming oil is one of Exclusively Adult’s biggest sellers. Another option is intimate board games. Exclusively Adult has a wide selection of games, such as “Bumps and Grinds” and “Wild and Sexy Dares.” Also popular are creams that claim to produce pleasure. “‘Via’ cream, guaranteed, arouses women’s sexual re sponse,” McWaid said. “That’s our most popular item right now. ‘Oprah’ and ‘20/20’ both featured stories” on the doctor who in vented the cream. Both Dodds and McWaid said they rarely see students, however. Occasionally, they see groups of Turn to Adult shops, page 8B Motel 6 Eugene South Reserve your rooms NOW for GRADUATION! Time is Running Out! Only I mile from U of O Take 1-5 to exit 191 ^V^ Tel: (541) 687-2395 Fax: (541) 687-6828 t4