Things to Do Around Davis – November 13, 2015 – Tandem Weekend Guide
Autumn is a great time to explore what’s happening around Davis. Check out all the live events around town. If we’ve missed any fun activities, please let us know.
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Davis, CA Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, November 13, 2015
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ArtAbout Downtown Davis, Davis CA A monthly evening of art viewing & artists’ receptions at galleries & businesses in Davis. Explore downtown with this self-guided artwalk, which includes refreshments, opportunities to meet artists, live music & art demos. Turn to the back page of The Dirt for your official ArtAbout guide. Every 2nd Friday. 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
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According to Bazooka Pence Gallery, Davis CA René Martucci and Richard Urbino present their catchy Americana Pop originals in a textural blend of guitar, accordion and two point harmony. Their new CD features 11 lively tunes featuring rock, country and zydeco styles. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Holiday Market Pence Gallery, Davis CA Opening reception for Pence’s annual arts & crafts sale is full of jewelry, scarves, ceramics, and holiday items and more, all created by some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople around. Sale runs 11/13-12/24. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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DHS Fall Musical: Band Geeks Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA A celebration of High School Musicians. Thur-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2p. $16 gen/$12 sen/$10 st. Tix @ dhs-djusd-ca.schoolloop.com. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Misner & Smith Armadillo Music, Davis CA Don’t miss the opportunity to hang in Davis’ coolest record store and listen to amazing free music. 7:00 pm |
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Paint & Sip Art Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA PAINTING WITH YVETTE. PAINTING: ELEPHANT
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| UCD Jazz Bands Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org. 7:00 pm |
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CA Bluegrass Extravaganza Palms Playhouse, Winters CA Featuring three top banjo players in Bluegrass music- Bill Evans, Ryan Cavanaugh and Riley Baugus. These three will be backed by a West Coast All-Star band featuring John Reischman (mandolin), Chad Manning (fiddle), Sharon Gilchrist (bass & mandolin) and Jim Nunally (guitar) for an evening of old-time, bluegrass and beyond. 8:00 pm |
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Government Inspector UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA If you’ve ever felt that your government isn’t doing much for the common man and woman, “Government Inspector” might feel familiar. The circa 1840 comedy of errors by Nikolai Gogol satirizes greed, stupidity and the extensive political corruption of the time. Directed by Patricia Miller. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $15 gen/$10 st & sen. 8:00 pm |
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Into the Woods Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA A lively and irreverent fantasy about a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after. Along the way, they meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack (from the Beanstalk). Through the involvement in each other’s interwoven fairy tales, the characters soon realize that all actions have consequences. Recommended for theater goers aged 11+. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p, Sundays @ 2p. $18 gen/$16 st & sen. 8:00 pm |
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Nail Polish + Steal Shit Do Drugs Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Nail Polish (Seattle) is weirdo punk/experimental noise rock. Steal Shit Do Drugs (Seattle) is new wave/post punk/punk rock. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @8p. 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
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Pamela Trokanski Fall Concert Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA “Blood, Reciprocity, and Kevin Bacon”… an entertaining romp through the world of relationships, etiquette, and social interactions. $18 gen/$12 kids, st. & sr. Tix @ Dance Workshop or online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2413993. For info:  530.756.3949 / [email protected].
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Saturday, November 14, 2015
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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 |
| UCD Arboretum Clearance Plant Sale UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Shop from thousands of regionally-appropriate, low-water plants sure to make your yard shine! At the Arboretum Teaching Nursery on Garrod Dr. Now at the best price. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Tours Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis CA Docents lead a tour of the Wildlife Area that covers 25 square miles in the heart of one of the country’s richest agricultural areas, alongside one of America’s busiest people throughways I-80, and next to the bustling Sacramento metropolitan area. The 16,000-acre Yolo Wildlife Area is home to nearly 200 species of birds. Meet in Parking Lot A. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| FARM Workday: Fall Planting Valdora Street FARM, Davis CA Join for an urban farming workday at the South Davis location. FARM Davis grows food to give away to low income and homeless people in Yolo County. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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Family Movie Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA All movies are Family Friendly (G or PG) or Teen Appropriate (PG-13). 2nd Saturday of every month. 2:00 pm |
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NaNoWriMo Write-In Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Write your National Novel Writing Month novel with other Davis participants! For more info on NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org. 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
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This Changes Everything Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA The groundbreaking new film by Naomi Klein asks the question: What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? $10 gen/Free for low-income & students. 4:00 pm |
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DHS Fall Musical: Band Geeks Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA A celebration of High School Musicians. Thur-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2p. $16 gen/$12 sen/$10 st. Tix @ dhs-djusd-ca.schoolloop.com. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Opening Reception John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA Enjoy an evening of great art with the solo exhibitions of painter Julie Smiley, painter Bill Rushton and ceramic artist Amber Aguirre. Light refreshments will be served. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Paint & Sip Art Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA PAINTING WITH VIVIAN. PAINTING: CHERRY BLOSSOM HAZE
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| UFC 193 The Graduate, Davis CA Watch it live. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
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Celtic Music & Stories Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter perform “The Door Between the Worlds”. Celtic Harps and rare instruments with stories of the Celtic “Otherworld”. Adv. tix @ BrownPaperTickets.com. $15, sliding scale for students. 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
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Stories on Stage Davis Pence Gallery, Davis CA Short fiction introduced by authors and read by actors. Featuring Catriona McPherson (author, Dandy Gilver series; The Child Garden), and David Hagerty (author, They Tell Me You Are Wicked). Refreshments and books available for purchase. 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Acid Ghost + Pastel Dream + Harry’s Garage + The Green Pipers Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Acid Ghost (SF) is Ayce Barcelon’s mind presented in musical form. Prepare for stupid love songs that you can dance to. Pastel Dream (Davis) is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Caitlyn Whitfield. She seamlessly melds tranquil vocals & melodic guitar riffs in a blanket of hazy reverb. Her thoughtfully crafted dream pop songs will leave you yearning for those long summer days spent on the beach. Harry’s Garage (Woodland) is a one piece introspective that challenges you not to feel. The lone virtuoso recklessly navigates through his own carefully crafted backtracks while his wailing guitar & bipolar vocal melodies swing between warm sensuality & raw pain. The Green Pipers (Davis) is a new psych rock band with pop influences. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @8p. 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
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Government Inspector UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA If you’ve ever felt that your government isn’t doing much for the common man and woman, “Government Inspector” might feel familiar. The circa 1840 comedy of errors by Nikolai Gogol satirizes greed, stupidity and the extensive political corruption of the time. Directed by Patricia Miller. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $15 gen/$10 st & sen. 8:00 pm |
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Into the Woods Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA A lively and irreverent fantasy about a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after. Along the way, they meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack (from the Beanstalk). Through the involvement in each other’s interwoven fairy tales, the characters soon realize that all actions have consequences. Recommended for theater goers aged 11+. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p, Sundays @ 2p. $18 gen/$16 st & sen. 8:00 pm |
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Mumbo Gumbo Palms Playhouse, Winters CA The danceable music of Mumbo Gumbo is legendary around these parts. With much of it based in the Louisiana sound that was so prominent in their earliest years, their music has broadened to include , Latin, African, reggae grooves, country and jazz style ballads as well as good old fashion pop/rock. 8:00 pm |
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Pamela Trokanski Fall Concert Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA “Blood, Reciprocity, and Kevin Bacon”… an entertaining romp through the world of relationships, etiquette, and social interactions. $18 gen/$12 kids, st. & sr. Tix @ Dance Workshop or online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2413993. For info: 530.756.3949 / [email protected].
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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 |
| Big Sticky Mess G Street Wunderbar, Davis CA Free funky dance party with local favorites Big Sticky Mess. 10:00 pm |
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DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens. 11:00 pm |
Sunday, November 15, 2015
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Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair Central Park, Davis CA The finest artisans in Davis. 11:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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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 |
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Fruit Trees: What Now? Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County are on hand to answer seasonal gardening questions about planning for Spring & frost in the garden. Home gardeners are welcome to bring any additional gardening problems. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Government Inspector UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA If you’ve ever felt that your government isn’t doing much for the common man and woman, “Government Inspector” might feel familiar. The circa 1840 comedy of errors by Nikolai Gogol satirizes greed, stupidity and the extensive political corruption of the time. Directed by Patricia Miller. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $15 gen/$10 st & sen. 2:00 pm |
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Into the Woods Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA A lively and irreverent fantasy about a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after. Along the way, they meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack (from the Beanstalk). Through the involvement in each other’s interwoven fairy tales, the characters soon realize that all actions have consequences. Recommended for theater goers aged 11+. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p, Sundays @ 2p. $18 gen/$16 st & sen. 2:00 pm |
| Lydian Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org. 2:00 pm |
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| Storytelling: American Songs from Many Lands International House, Davis CA Discover familiar and engaging stories and songs from many cultures that migrated to this country. Presented by Alan Candee. Free for I-House members/$2 per person/$5 per family. 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
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Film: This Changes Everything Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA Inspiring award-winning movie by Naomi Klein that asks what if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? Reserve a free ticket @ thischangeseverythingmovie.eventbrite.com. 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| 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 |
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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 |
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Jackson Boone Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Jackson Boone (Portland) is excellent psych folk out of the pacific northwest. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @ 8p. 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Monday, November 16, 2015
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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 |
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El Circulo Espanol Logos Books, Davis CA Habla espanol? Meet other Spanish speakers every 3rd Monday of the month. Check logosbooks.wordpress.com for topic info. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
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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 |
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Kissed by Lightning: Screening & Director Q&A Varsity Theatre, Davis CA The feature film directorial debut of celebrated Mohawk filmmaker and visual artist, Shelley Niro (The Shirt, Honey Moccasin) is based on a screenplay written by Niro. Q&A with the Director follows the film screening. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
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WTF Workshop: Hold Your Brakes 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 |
| Doo Wop Harmony Concert Davis Arts Center, Davis CA The songs of the Chestnut Doo Wop era will be featured in this free concert. Classics songs including “Lion Sleeps” and “Little Darlin’” will be performed. 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
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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 |
| 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 |
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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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 |
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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 |
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Fall in love w/ Joseph Ribkoff The Wardrobe, Davis CA The Much anticipated Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show! Featuring an assortment of fall holiday and early spring indicators. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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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 |
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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 |
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Trivia Night Krush Burger, Davis CA Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages. 9:00 pm |
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Evan Daly Our House, Davis CA And his Blues band. 9:30 pm |
| Men of Exotica Male Revue The Graduate, Davis CA As it sounds. You can get a lap dance in Davis! 10:00 pm – 11:50 pm |
Thursday, November 19, 2015
| David Russell, cello Mondavi Center, Davis CA A strong advocate of new music, and has been a member of the Wellesley College faculty since 2005. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
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Author Event: Nerdy Nummies The Avid Reader, Davis CA YouTube entertainer Rosanna Pansino makes her first California stop on her tour featuring her cookbook about sweet treats for the geek in all of us. Note: A fan must purchase a copy of the book from The Avid Reader in order to get a wristband for the event. 3:00 pm |
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Reel Rock 10: The Year’s Best Climbing Films Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA The REEL ROCK Film Tour brings the best climbing and adventure films of the year to live audiences throughout the world. Doors open @ 7p, movie starts @ 7:30p. Tix online (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reel-rock-10-in-davis-tickets-18949971876) or at the Rocknasium. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Akram Khan Co. Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org. 8:00 pm |
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Government Inspector UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA If you’ve ever felt that your government isn’t doing much for the common man and woman, “Government Inspector” might feel familiar. The circa 1840 comedy of errors by Nikolai Gogol satirizes greed, stupidity and the extensive political corruption of the time. Directed by Patricia Miller. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $15 gen/$10 st & sen. 8:00 pm |
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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 |
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DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens. 11:00 pm |
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 |
| 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 |
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Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 Second Street, Davis, CA, United States – (530) 758-5284
(530) 758-5284Regal Davis Stadium 5
420 G Street, Davis, CA, United States – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1705
Regal Davis Holiday 6
101 F Street, Davis, CA, United States – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1704