What Can I Do in Davis This Weekend of May 30, 31, June 1, 2014?

At the Mondavi

Sun • Jun 1 UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Love and the “Apotheosis of the Dance”
Christian Baldini, music director
featuring Laura Krumm, mezzo-soprano,
and guest conductor Matilda Hofman
presented by: UC Davis Department of Music

 

UC Davis Aggies Sports

FRI MAY 30
TRACK
NCAA West Prelim Meet
All Day
Fayetteville, Ark.
FRI MAY 30
BASEBALL
NCAA Regionals
TBA
TBD
SAT MAY 31
TRACK
NCAA West Prelim Meet
All Day
Fayetteville, Ark.
SAT MAY 31
BASEBALL
NCAA Regionals
TBA
TBD
SUN JUNE 1
BASEBALL
NCAA Regionals
TBA
TBD

 

At the Movies

Maleficent

Maleficent

‎1hr 37min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎
Director: Robert Stromberg – Cast: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville,Sam Riley
The untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman with stunning black wings, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army of humans more »
Regal Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA ‎12:30‎  ‎1:30‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎8:00‎  ‎9:45pm‎
X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past

‎2hr 10min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy‎
Director: Bryan Singer – Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our more »
Regal Davis Stadium 5 420 G Street, Davis, CA ‎1:15‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎11:00pm‎
A Million Ways to Die in the West

A Million Ways to Die in the West

‎1hr 56min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy/Western‎
Director: Seth MacFarlane – Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane, Giovanni Ribisi
After cowardly Albert backs out of a gunfight because he’s never fired his gun, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man — the proprietor of the town’s foremost moustache emporium. When he accidentally saves the life of a mysterious and beautiful woman, she helps him find his more »
Regal Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA ‎1:15‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:50pm‎
Blended

Blended

‎1hr 57min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Comedy‎
Director: Frank Coraci – Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Bella Thorne, Terry Crews,Wendi McLendon-Covey
After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.
Regal Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA ‎12:45‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎10:10pm‎
Neighbors

Neighbors

‎1hr 36min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎
Director: Nicholas Stoller – Cast: Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Jake Johnson
A comedy about a young couple suffering from arrested development who are forced to live next to a fraternity house after the birth of their newborn baby.
Regal Davis Stadium 5 420 G Street, Davis, CA ‎1:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎8:00‎  ‎10:45pm‎
Godzilla

Godzilla

‎2hr 3min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Scifi/Fantasy/Action/Adventure‎
Director: Gareth Edwards – Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen,Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins
An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
Regal Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA ‎1:00‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:30pm‎
X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D

X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D

‎2hr 10min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy‎
Director: Bryan Singer – Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our more »
Regal Davis Stadium 5 420 G Street, Davis, CA ‎12:45‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎10:00pm‎
Maleficent 3D

Maleficent 3D

‎1hr 37min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎
Director: Robert Stromberg – Cast: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville,Sam Riley
The untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman with stunning black wings, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army of humansmore »
Regal Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA ‎4:45‎  ‎10:40pm‎
Million Dollar Arm

Million Dollar Arm

‎2hr 4min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Drama‎
Director: Craig Gillespie – Cast: Jon Hamm, Bill Paxton, Lake Bell, Suraj Sharma, Aasif Mandvi
In a last ditch effort to save his career as a sports agent, JB Bernstein concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitcher. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a major league baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called “Million more »
Regal Davis Stadium 5 420 G Street, Davis, CA ‎1:30‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:15pm‎
The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

‎2hr 22min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy‎
Director: Marc Webb – Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Dane DeHaan, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti
We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. It’s great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like more »
Regal Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA ‎12:15‎  ‎3:30‎  ‎6:45‎  ‎10:00pm‎
Belle

Belle

‎1hr 45min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Drama‎
Director: Amma Asante – Cast: Gubu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Penelope Wilton
This film is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of more »
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA ‎1:55‎  ‎4:10‎  ‎6:25‎  ‎8:40pm‎
Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

‎2hr 15min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎
Director: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo – Cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan,Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put more »
Regal Davis Stadium 5 420 G Street, Davis, CA ‎1:00‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎10:30pm‎

Palo Alto

Palo Alto

‎1hr 38min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Drama‎
Director: Gia Coppola – Cast: Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, James Franco, Val Kilmer, Keegan Allen
Shy, sensitive April is the class virgin, torn between an illicit flirtation with her soccer coach Mr. B and an unrequited crush on sweet stoner Teddy. Emily, meanwhile, offers sexual favors to every boy to cross her path – including both Teddy and his best friend Fred, a live wire without filters or more »
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA ‎2:30‎  ‎4:40‎  ‎6:50‎  ‎9:00pm‎

 

From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt

Friday, May 30, 2014

Wine/Beer Tasting Wine/Beer Tasting
Whole Foods Market, Davis CA
In-store wine/beer tasting. 21+.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free
Live Music with Bob Wren
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Traditional and world music on violin, octave mandolin, banjo and mbira.5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
Davis Art Studio Pre-Tour Gallery Exhibit Davis Art Studio Pre-Tour Gallery Exhibit
The Artery, Davis CA
Pre-tour gallery exhibit runs May 27-June 2.  Gala opening reception Friday May 30, 7p-9p.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Gala Reception for Davis Art Studio Tour
The Artery, Davis CA
Free Gala Art reception for the 27 artists participating in the 2014 Davis Art Studio Tour.  This is a sneak preview of the artists’ work created in the studios on the tour. Tour tix on sale now @ the Artery.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler
Third Space, Davis CA
The Art Theater is staging another classic of modern realistic drama, Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler! One of the most highly regarded and closely studied works written by the Norwegian playwright, Ibsen’s play was first performed in 1891, and has been in practically continuous production around the world since then.7:00 pm
$15
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop Student Concert Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop Student Concert
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
Performances by dancers ranging in age from 4-80+! Students perform works in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, American Fusion Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Dance Team, and more. In addition, the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre and Apprentice Company present two short pieces from their spring concert.
$14 gen/$11 st, sen, kids. www.trokanski.com for more info.7:00 pm
$14/$11
Author Event: Ruin Falls Author Event: Ruin Falls
Avid Reader, Davis CA
In a suspenseful follow-up to her critically acclaimed Cover of Snow, Jenny Milchman ratchets up the tension with this edge-of-your-seat story of a mother determined to find her missing children.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
Sylvia Herold Ensemble
Bill Wagman House Concerts, Davis CA
Singer/guitarist Sylvia Herold (Cats & Jammers, Hot Club of SF) returns to Davis with Vintage Songs and a Big Guitar,  with Mike Wollenberg (guitar) and Chuck Ervin (double bass). $20 suggested donation for attendance, with all proceeds going to the band. For more information: [email protected]:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$20
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Palms Playhouse, Winters CA
8:30 pm
$20
Lazer Funk DJ Nite + Boogalicious
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA
Disco, boogie funk, house, dance rock + guest Zachary S. 21+.10:00 pm
Free

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Farmers Market Farmers Market
Central Park, Davis CA
Support your local farmers. Seasonal produce, baked goods, hot food-to-go & more.8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free
Arty Garage Sale
International House (I-House), Davis CA
A fundraiser for the International Festival on Oct. 5, 2014. Pieces of art, framed and unframed, and other treasures for sale.9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free
Kinder Craft : Beeswax Candle Holders Kinder Craft : Beeswax Candle Holders
Davis Waldorf School (DWS), Davis CA
Learn how to do a unique craft using natural materials with your Kindergarten or pre-k-aged child. Use a water-filled balloon to create a one-of-a-kind transparent candle holder. Reservations required. (530)753-1651.9:00 am – 10:15 am
$10 for both parent/child
Davis Art Studio Tour
The Artery, Davis CA
This is your chance to experience the Davis art scene right where it all happens – in the artists’ studios. 27 artists open their studio doors on 5/31 and 6/1. See www.davisartstudiotour.com for a list of participating artists. Gala opening reception on 5/30, 7p-9p.10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$10
Garden Work Day
Central Park Gardens, Davis CA
Help spruce up the gardens! Tools, gloves, and training provided.10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free
Yoga in the Arboretum
UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA
All skill levels welcome, led by certified instructor Loshan Ostrava. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and water bottle!1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Free
PTDW's 29th Annual Student Concert PTDW’s 29th Annual Student Concert
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
The dancers and faculty of the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop invite you to celebrate dance with this fun-filled 90 minutes of dance that is a great introduction to a diverse range of technical styles. Dancers range in age from 4 to 80+, from those who have just begun their journey as a dancer to those who have years of training. Come and see works in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Dance Team, Hip Hop, American Fusion-style Belly Dance, and more. $14 gen/$11 st, sen & kids.2:00 pm
$14/$11
Ken Kemmerling on Piano
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Jazz standards every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
UC Davis Dance Team Showcase
Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA
The 11th annual dance showcase is the team’s largest fundraiser where they explore dance styles and put on a show!6:00 pm
$10
Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler
Third Space, Davis CA
The Art Theater is staging another classic of modern realistic drama, Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler! One of the most highly regarded and closely studied works written by the Norwegian playwright, Ibsen’s play was first performed in 1891, and has been in practically continuous production around the world since then.7:00 pm
$15
PTDW's 29th Annual Student Concert PTDW’s 29th Annual Student Concert
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
The dancers and faculty of the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop invite you to celebrate dance with this fun-filled 90 minutes of dance that is a great introduction to a diverse range of technical styles. Dancers range in age from 4 to 80+, from those who have just begun their journey as a dancer to those who have years of training. Come and see works in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Dance Team, Hip Hop, American Fusion-style Belly Dance, and more. $14 gen/$11 st, sen & kids.7:00 pm
$14/$11
Apogee Sound Club + Floral + Dad Punch + Stone Witch
1919 Wahl Way, Davis CA
All ages house show.7:30 pm
$5
Dead Bars + Captain Amazing Dead Bars + Captain Amazing
Villanova House, Davis CA
KDVS and Third Space Art Collective present: a 3SPAC satellite show at Killanova…Pinky Promise (El Cerrito Noise-Pop) + Dead Bars (Seattle/No Idea Records) + Captain Amazing and the Okay I Guesses (Sacto Stoner heroes).8:30 pm
$5
Sapo Guapo
Palms Playhouse, Winters CA
8:30 pm
$17
Sons of Fathers
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA
One of Texas’ most talked-about emerging artists (eMusic named them one of 12 hot new acts to watch), their sound is generations in the making.$7 adv/$10 door.9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
$10/$7

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Kids Triathlon
Arroyo Park, Davis CA
The Positive Energy Kids Triathlon is a fun-filled event suitable for children of all athletic abilities, ages 3 to 17 years. The event is a perfect introduction to the sport of triathlon (swim-bike-run) and no experience is necessary. Kids can participate as an individual or on a parent/child team for a unique bonding experience. Every person to cross the finish line receives a sparkly, heavyweight finisher’s medal. Registration: changeofpace.com/positive-energy-kids-triathlon. $40 individual/$55 parent+child.8:00 am
$40/$55
Davis Art Studio Tour
The Artery, Davis CA
This is your chance to experience the Davis art scene right where it all happens – in the artists’ studios. 27 artists open their studio doors on 5/31 and 6/1. See www.davisartstudiotour.com for a list of participating artists. Gala opening reception on 5/30, 7p-9p.10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$10
Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair
Central Park Gardens, Davis CA
A craft fair with 30 vendors, woodworking, silver and bronze amulets, and music by the New Harmony Jazz Band. Dancing encouraged.11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
Bugtopia 3.0
UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA
Learn about the hidden insect wonders of the Arboretum, tour the collections and learn insect names, trapping methods, and ecology. Meet @ the Arb. Gazebo.1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free
First Saturday Music and Wine 
Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA
Electric Easy Living is a high energy trio of Dianna Craig, Sergei Shkurkin and Jeff Devine, playing dance oriented classic Soul and Disco hits. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free
Food Not Bombs
Central Park, Davis CA
Enjoy a free vegetarian meal every Sunday with people who believe that food is a right.1:00 pm
Free
Penumbra
UC Davis Wright Hall, Davis CA
Student dancers and choreographers take the stage with works inspired by classical ballet, hip hop and other dance forms. Tix:  $17 & $19 gen/$12 & $14 st, sen, kids.2:00 pm
$12-$19
Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler
Third Space, Davis CA
The Art Theater is staging another classic of modern realistic drama, Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler! One of the most highly regarded and closely studied works written by the Norwegian playwright, Ibsen’s play was first performed in 1891, and has been in practically continuous production around the world since then. Tickets @ arttheater.brownpapertickets.com.3:30 pm
$15
Knitting and Crafting Circle
Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA
You’re invited, whether you’ve never picked up a pair of needles, or you’ve been at it for years. Gather with friends to troubleshoot problems and discuss favorites. Meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month in the Conf. Rm.4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Free
Live Irish Music
DeVere’s Irish Pub, Davis CA
Escape to Ireland at your local Pub! Plus drink and food specials.4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free
UCD Symphony Orchestra
Mondavi Center, Davis CA
Love and the “Apotheosis of the Dance”.7:00 pm
$12+