Things to Do Around Davis – October, 30, 2015 – Tandem Weekend Guide

If you’re not up for zombies this Halloween, on October 31, take a break from the Treat Trail with a free showing of this classic Davis Varsity Theatre (616 2nd St.). Show times: 2p, 2:35p, 3:10p. Seating is first come first serve.

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Friday, October 30, 2015

	Park-A-Bike Commuter Breakfast Davis Amtrak Station, Davis CA Park-A-Bike, a local bike rack manufacturing company, wants to thank you for riding your bike and walking to the Amtrak Train Station.  Join them at the train station for a small treat. Part of the Car Free Month celebration.7:15 am – 8:15 am Free
	Angela Yam, Soprano Music Building, Davis CA Junior vocal recital performing works by Bach, Parisotti, Cesti, Gluck, Schubert, Faure, Ravel & Mozart.4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Free
	Jacám Manricks Jazz Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details.7:00 pm $10
	Paint & Sip Art Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA Led by Szofia. Painting of the Black Cat. October special pricing, $30 per guest, $3 glass of wine, $4 glass of Sangria.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $30
	Author Event: The Money Makers The Avid Reader, Davis CA UC Davis historians Kathryn Olmsted and Eric Rauchway present, discuss & sign their books.7:30 pm Free
	Halloween Spoopy Show UC Davis Kleiber Hall, Room 3, Davis CA Birdstrike’s Halloweentown Spoopy Show! Spoopy is the word for something that is funny & spooky at the same time. Founded in the early 2000’s, Birdstrike has been the cause of countless giggles, guffaws & chortles for its audiences. Show starts at 8p. $1 or 1 candy bar admission.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm $1
	Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details.8:00 pm $13.5+

Saturday, October 31, 2015

	Farmers Market & Fall Festival Central Park, Davis CA Seasonal produce, baked goods, hot food-to-go & more. Celebrate local food, local agriculture, and the harvest with Kids’ Costume Parade, music, kids’ science & craft activities.8:00 am – 1:00 pm Free
	Open House and Plant Sale Central Park Gardens, Davis CA The 9th annual Central Park Gardens Open House in Davis Central Park. Get timely gardening information, pick up free seeds, and enjoy fall in the garden. Plants for sale – a variety of vegetables, drought-tolerant flowers, natives, and succulents for fall planting are all in the works. Happening alongside the Davis Farmers Market Fall Festival.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free
	FARM Davis Workday K Street FARM, Davis CA Come dressed as your favorite cover crop for Halloween at the urban FARM location on K St. Planting kale, broccoli, lettuce, and more! 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free
	Halloween Celebration and Art Spectacular Peregrine School, Davis CA In addition to an art show featuring Peregrine students, this free event will include food, arts and crafts, a costume parade led by the Cal Aggie Band-uh, and a play and dance featuring Peregrine students.10:00 am – 2:00 pm Free
	Annual Mill-In Yolo Wool Mill, Woodland CA Celebrate a family style Halloween w/ spider webs and black sheep. Knitting, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting demonstrations, fiber animals display and petting zoo.  $5 gen/Free under 6. 11:00 am $5
	Not-Very-Scary-Haunted House Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A Treat Trail rest-stop, complete with spooky photo-ops and a tasty treat. Stop into the Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.) and rest before more serious trick-or-treating!1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Varsity Theatre, Davis CA Take a break from the Treat Trail with a free showing of this classic. Show times: 2p, 2:35p, 3:10p. Thanks, Varsity!2:00 pm – 3:40 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Early Bird Kickoff Party Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Kick off a month of novelling in style! Costumes are welcome! For more information on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), visit www.nanowrimo.org.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	Treat Trail Downtown Davis, Davis CA A popular community tradition hosted by Davis Downtown. Families Trick-Or-Treat at local businesses for Halloween (look for the orange Treat Trail signs). Recommended for kids ages 10 and under. The event occurs rain or shine!2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Free
	El Dia de los Muertos Celebration E Street Plaza, Davis CA A traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to the ancestors – to honor both death and the cycle of life. Live music, dancing, and community alter.2:45 pm Free
	Oort Cloud + Wodewose + Kaz Mirblouk The Morgue, Davis CA All ages Hallows Eve shindig. Costumes are encouraged & donations recommended.8:00 pm Free
	Local Live Music Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Thanks, Woodstock’s, for providing yet another venue to enjoy live music in Davis! Every Saturday. Artists TBA.9:00 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Overnight Kickoff Party IHOP, Davis CA Kick off a month of novelling with other NaNoWriMo participants by staying up and getting started on that novel at midnight! Costumes are welcome! For more information on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), visitwww.nanowrimo.org.10:30 pm Free
	DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free

Sunday, November 1, 2015

	Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Davis Cemetery, Davis CA Mexica Danza, Mariachi Puente, poetry, chocolate with pan dulce, live music by Zapatos Viejos and much more.11:00 am – 3:00 pm Free
	Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair Central Park, Davis CA The finest artisans in Davis.11:00 am – 4:00 pm Free
	Everybody Eats Community Meal Davis Community Church, Davis CA On the first Sunday of each month, a community meal where all are welcome. In the Fellowship Hall (421 D St.).12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Write-In Cloud Forest Cafe, Davis CA Write your National Novel Writing Month novel with other Davis participants! For more info on NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	Storytime Through the Seasons Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Under the Redwood Tree: outdoor reading program exploring the cultural and natural world of Native Californians. Enjoy traditional stories, games, and arts. All ages welcome (Rain location: 146 Env. Hort.).1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Free
	Alexander String Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.2:00 pm $27.5+
	Spot Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.3:00 pm $6+
	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. Crafters of all disciplines are welcome. Meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month in the Conf. Rm. (or on the patio, if the weather’s nice).4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free
	Alexander String Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.7:00 pm $27.5+
	Antsy McClain & the Troubs Palms Playhouse, Winters CA Singer songwriter, humorist, and small town philosopher Antsy McClain returns to The Palms with his great band The Troubs. He is celebrating the release of his new CD called Somewhere Past These Gravel Roads.7:00 pm $25
	International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Dancing every Sunday. Instruction, reviews, and requests of beginning to advanced level dances from around the world. First time free. Then payment by punch card.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free-$7

Monday, November 2, 2015

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, November 3, 2015

	New Parent Network Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA An informal gathering in the Co-op Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.) for new & expecting parents and their little ones! Refreshments provided.10:00 am – 11:30 am Free
	Tap the Mic Tuesdays Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Come with your tunes, bust a rhyme, share a joke, just come and show off your skillage.5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	WTF Workshop: Hubs Bike Forth, Davis CA Women-Trans-Femme (WTF) is an ongoing workshop series on bike repair and maintenance within 3 hours of open bike shop hours to work on your bike with the help of volunteers. The goal is to empower the female, gender queer folk of Davis and surrounding areas to learn more about bike mechanics and gender relations. WTF is a safe space for women, genderqueer, femmes –  those who are typically marginalized in the bike world. Workshops 5:30p-6p and open shop time 5p-8p. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $5
	IS IS + Creepy Little Legs + TBA Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present.IS IS  (Portland) is a psychedellic witchgaze band. Creepy Little Legs (Woodland) is a horror punk band. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @8p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm $5
	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
	Trivia Night Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Popular place to show off your smarts. Get there early to find a table.9:30 pm – 11:30 pm Free

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

	Toddler Play Group Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A meet-up group for toddlers and their parents. Meet new friends & schmooze about the joys and challenges of parenting toddlers. In the Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.). Snacks provided.9:00 am – 10:30 am Free
	Unofficial Scrabble Club Central Park, Davis CA It’s Scrabble time! Play Scrabble with fun people. All levels are welcome. Bring your board if you can.5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Write-In Crepeville, Davis CA Write your National Novel Writing Month novel with other Davis participants! For more info on NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org.7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $23.5+

	Lake Street Dive Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $17.5+
	Marriage & Cancer + Starrsha + Night Children Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Marriage + Cancer (Portland) has been described as, “crooked, anxious, punk-flecked rock.” Marriage & Cancer is a band that writes some disturbing songs about the real things that keep paranoid & aware people up at night. Starrsha (Davis) describes themselves as “shoegazy dream punk”. Night Children (Davis) is punk & slowcore. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 8p, show starts @ 8:30p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm $5
	Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. Every Wednesday. Purchase required. Cheap appetizer & drink specials available to trivia goers & happy hour starts @ 9p.8:00 pm
	Josh Abbott Band The Graduate, Davis CA The country stars all the way from Lubbock, TX to lil o Davis.9:00 pm – 11:30 pm $10
	Trivia Night Krush Burger, Davis CA Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages.9:00 pm Free
	Evan Daly Our House, Davis CA And his Blues band.9:30 pm Free

Thursday, November 5, 2015

	Holiday Craft Affair Davis Senior Center, Davis CA Local/regional crafters sell handmade items such as holiday wreaths, home décor, jewelry, plants, scarves, soaps, custom t-shirts, and much more! Free admission, gift wrapping, and refreshments provided by The Californian.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free
	Empyrean Ensemble Mondavi Center, Davis CA Performing  “Excerpts”. Jason Eckardt (Strömkarl), Yiorgos Vassilandonakis (Trio), Amy Williams (First Lines), and Benjamin Sabey (Ecstatic Aspen).12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	Worker Co-op Workshop California Center for Cooperative Development, Davis CA Consensus Decision Making shares information about alternative decision making model that can be used in any community group or cooperative!5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Free
	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. Learn to use principles of ecology and lessons from nature to revolutionize our relationships with the natural world and people. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month in the Co-op Conf. Rm.6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	Workshop: Steps to Organizing a Worker Co-op California Center for Cooperative Development, Davis CA This introduces an alternative way to structure work—that promotes economic justice and workplace democracy — where the workers are their own bosses!6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Free
	An Evening With Sarah Vowell UC Davis Conference Center, Davis CA Bestselling writer, author of Unfamiliar Fishes, The Wordy Shipmates and contributor to McSweeney’s and NPR’s This American Life, discusses journalism, American history, and her new book, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. A book signing will follow the event.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
	Lecture: Klamath Basin, Fixed or Faltering? Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis CA Paul Simmons has been involved with Klamath Basin issues for over 20 years, including the negotiation and drafting of three related settlement agreements completed between 2010 and 2014. The agreements collectively address goals of restoring and improving habitats for fisheries, stabilizing water supplies, and perpetuating the collaborative approach that led to realization of the settlements. His talk describes the Klamath Basin’s water-dependent resources and affected interests, the historical circumstances that brought about the settlement agreements, and what the agreements would accomplish.7:00 pm Free
	Thursday Live! Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA The Cups are Tracy Walton, Chris Webster, Kathy Elzey with Tom Phillips on guitar. Webster Walton Edwards is a acoustically blissful trio who rework old favorites, songs from the Mumbo Gumbo songbook. Donations gratefully accepted.7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Una Chiacchierata Logos Books, Davis CA Italian lovers are invited to join Franco Renosto for an hour of Italian conversation meeting the first Thursday of every month.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $23.5+
	Poetry Night: Lynn Freed John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA The Poetry Night Reading Series welcomes this award-winning South African writer, novelist & UCD Prof Emerita.8:00 pm Free
	Trivia Night Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun! Every Thursday.9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free

 

 

UC Davis Athletics: THIS WEEK’S UC DAVIS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE (click this link to see full schedule)

November 2015

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
01 Women’s Soccer UC Irvine 2:00 PM Irvine, Calif. Men’s Tennis Pacific Tiger Invitational All Day Stockton, Calif.	02	03	04	05 Men’s Water Polo UC San Diego 6:00 PM La Jolla, Calif.	06 Swimming & Diving Utah 3:00 PM Salt Lake City, Utah Women’s Volleyball UC Santa Barbara 7:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif.	07 Swimming & Diving BYU 10:00 AM Provo, Utah Football Weber State 11:00 AM Ogden, Utah Men’s Water Polo Loyola Marymount 12:00 PM Los Angeles, Calif. Women’s Basketball Humboldt State 2:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly 4:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Calif. Men’s Soccer First Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed Cross Country Doc Adams Open TBA Davis, Calif.
08	09	10	11 Men’s Soccer Semifinals TBA Home of the Higher Seed	12	13 Men’s Basketball North Dakota State 5:30 PM The Pavilion Women’s Basketball Stanford DH 7:30 PM Davis, Calif. Cross Country NCAA West Regionals TBA Seattle, Wash.	14 Football Cal Poly 2:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Soccer Championship TBA Home of the Higher Seed
15 Women’s Volleyball Hawaii 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Basketball Portland 4:00 PM The Pavilion	16 Women’s Basketball Pacific 7:00 PM Davis, Calif.	17	18 Men’s Basketball Fresno Pacific 7:00 PM The Pavilion	19 Women’s Basketball San Diego State 6:30 PM San Diego, Calif. Men’s Soccer First Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed	20 Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA USAFA, Colo.	21 Women’s Volleyball UC Irvine 7:00 PM Irvine, Calif. Football Sacramento State TBA Sacramento, Calif. Cross Country NCAA Nationals TBA Louisville, Ky. Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA USAFA, Colo.
22 Men’s Soccer Second Round TBA Home of the Top 16 Seeds Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA USAFA, Colo.	23 Women’s Basketball Air Force 6:00 PM Davis, Calif.	24 Men’s Basketball Sacramento State 7:00 PM Sacramento, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly 7:00 PM Davis, Calif.	25	26	27 Women’s Basketball Portland State 7:00 PM Portland, Ore.	28 Men’s Basketball Utah Valley 6:00 PM Orem, Utah
29 Women’s Basketball Portland 2:00 PM Portland, Ore. Men’s Soccer Third Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed	30

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