Things to do around Davis CA for the week of August 29 -September 4, 2014

There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond).

UC DAVIS ATHLETICS

August 2014

 

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					29 Men’s Soccer Canisius College vs Butler 2:00 PM Columbus, Ohio Women’s Volleyball Rice 4:30 PM Houston, Texas Men’s Soccer Ohio State 4:30 PM Columbus, Ohio Women’s Soccer San Jose State 5:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field	30 Cross Country Aggie Open 9:00 AM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Fresno State 11:00 AM Houston, Texas Football Stanford 1:00 PM Stanford, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Louisiana-Lafayette 3:30 PM Houston, Texas
31 Men’s Soccer Canisius 9:00 AM Columbus, Ohio Men’s Soccer Butler at Ohio State 11:30 AM Columbus, Ohio Field Hockey Fairfield 12:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Women’s Soccer Quinnipiac 1:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field

 

September 2014

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	01	02	03 Women’s Volleyball Saint Marys 7:00 PM Moraga, Calif.	04 Field Hockey Missouri State 2:00 PM Springfield, Mo.

MOVIES

Best movie bets in town are still:

Guardians of the Galaxy (with an impressive 95% RottenTomatoes score, also in 3D)

Boyhood (with an amazing 99% RottenTomatoes score)

(Click here for the latest show times or scroll down to the bottom of this post to see our weekend movie show time guide below.)

Davis-area Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt

Friday, August 29, 2014

	Folk Music Jam Session UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, squeezeboxes & join your fellow musicians for a little bluegrass, old-time, blues, & world music over the lunch hour. All skills levels & listeners welcome.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	Live Music with Bob Wren Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Traditional and world music on violin, octave mandolin, banjo and mbira. Fridays.5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Jonny Gold Trio Our House, Davis CA Live music.6:00 pm Free

Saturday, August 30, 2014

	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
	Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards & requests, every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free

Sunday, August 31, 2014

	Food Not Bombs Central Park, Davis CA Enjoy free vegetarian meals with like-minded people who feel food is a right. Everyone welcome. Every Sunday. FNB is looking for dedicated volunteers who are free on Sundays. Email [email protected].1:00 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
	Davis Flea Third Space, Davis CA A place to find a bargain, hone your haggling skills, meet friends and listen to live vintage pop by Doofy Doo. It’s like the Farmer’s Market, but for those of us who produce more clutter than cantaloupe.5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Instruction, reviews and requests of beginning to advanced level dances from around the world. First time is free. Then payment by punch card- $2.50- $7 /class.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $2.50- $7

Monday, September 1, 2014

Labor Day Race Central Park, Davis CA The 19th annual Golden Valley Harriers (GVH) Labor Day Race celebrates a true grass-roots community event organized entirely by volunteers. The race serves as a featured event for cultural exchange with visiting runners from Davis’ Sister City – Inuyama, Japan.  Each year, Taiko drummers start the races with a bang! 10K & 5K start @ 8a. 1K starts @ 10:30a. Register @ www.goldenvalleyharriers.org/labor-day-race.8:00 am $32

Pub Quiz DeVere’s Irish Pub, Davis CA The place to be on Monday evening…your Quizmaster, Dr. Andy, hosts a weekly celebration of knowledge, strategy and entertainment. Teams of up to 6 players. Arrive by 6p to secure a table.7:00 pm Free

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

	New Parent Network Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA An informal gathering in the Co-op Teaching Kitchen (537 G Street) for new & expecting parents and their little ones! Refreshments provided.10:00 am – 11:30 am Free
	Classical Bassoon & Wine Tasting Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Ricardo Rosales plays baroque bassoon while Susan Leonardi hosts the wine tasting.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free
	Board Game Night Bizarro World, Davis CA Bring your own game or play the ones at the store. Come alone, in groups, or pairs.6:00 pm Free
	Salsa Tuesday The Graduate, Davis CA With DJ Miguel. Dance lessons at 9:30p w/Cori from Barbara’s Dancing Tonight. 18+.9:30 pm $6

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

	Farmers Mkt. & Picnic in the Park Central Park, Davis CA Bring a picnic blanket and some dancing shoes. Local produce, hot food to go, wine & beer garden, and live music. 9/3 It’s About Time (Big Band/Swing); 9/10 The Undulations (Post-Modern Swing); 9/17 Jenny Lynn & Her Real Gone Daddies (Bluegrass); 9/24 Catfish & the Crawdaddies (American Roots).4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Unofficial Davis Scrabble Club Central Park, Davis CA It’s Scrabble time! Tired of always beating your little sister? Play Scrabble with (other) fun people. Players of all levels are welcome. Games start at Central Park and move to Crepeville after dusk. Bring your board if you can.5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	Gluten-Free Group Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA Wonder where you can safely eat “out” in Davis? Wondering which hair and body care products you should avoid? Swap recipes, ask questions, and get the support you need. Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Conf. Rm.6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Free
	Open Mic Night Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Hosted every Wednesday by Drew Walker on the lovely Sophia’s deck . The mic is truly “open” to ALL genres, from music to spoken word to comedy, with a full PA & sound tech. Just bring your talent and a smidge of confidence. Sign-ups begin at 7p, performances start at 8p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages.8:00 pm Free
	Funk Night G Street Wunderbar, Davis CA DJ Larry (Flower Vato) spins soul, funk, disco, hip hop, reggae, latin groove & bhangra. 21+10:00 pm Free

Thursday, September 4, 2014

	Permaculture Circle Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A monthly gathering of people interested in organic gardening, sustainable living, and giving surplus back to the community. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month in the Co-op Conf. Rm.6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	The Joy of Solar Cooking Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA Learn about the environmental and healthy diet benefits of solar cooking. View a variety of solar ovens from large professional models to cookers made using recycled materials. FREE, public event hosted by Davis Permaculture Guild6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Free
	Una Chiacchierata Logos Books, Davis CA Italian lovers are invited to join Marinka Swift for an hour of Italian conversation meeting the first Thursday of every month.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Poetry Night Reading Series John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA The featured reader begins at 8p, followed by an Open Mic segment at 9p. Attendees encouraged to arrive early to secure a table, & to sign up for a spot on the Open Mic list. Hosted by Dr. Andy Jones.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Trivia Night Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun!9:00 pm Free

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