What Can I Do in Davis This Weekend of May 23, 24, 25, 2014?
UC Davis Aggies Sports
FRI MAY 23
W GOLF
NCAA Championship
All Day
Tulsa, Okla.
FRI MAY 23
M GOLF
NCAA Championship
All Day
Hutchinson, Kan.
BASEBALL
vs. UC Santa Barbara
2:30 PM PT
Davis, Calif.
SAT MAY 24
M GOLF
NCAA Championship
All Day
Hutchinson, Kan.
SAT MAY 24
BASEBALL
vs. UC Santa Barbara
1:00 PM PT
Davis, Calif.
M GOLF
NCAA Championship
All Day
Hutchinson, Kan.
At the Movies
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
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 »
X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D
2hr 10min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Bryan Singer – Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender,Nicholas Hoult, Ian McKellen
Director: Bryan Singer – Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender,Nicholas Hoult, Ian McKellen
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 »
The Railway Man
1hr 56min – Rated R – Drama
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky – Cast: Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, Jeremy Irvine,Hiroyuki Sanada
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky – Cast: Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, Jeremy Irvine,Hiroyuki Sanada
Based on his best-selling memoir, The film tells the extraordinary and epic true story of Eric Lomax, a British Army officer who is tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labour camp during World War II. Decades later, Lomax discovers that the Japanese interpreter he holds responsible for much of his treatment is still alive and sets out to confront him, and his haunting past.
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA 1:00 3:30 6:00 8:30pm
Belle
1hr 45min – Rated PG – Drama
Director: Amma Asante – Cast: Gubu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Penelope Wilton
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 noble social standing. While her cousin Elizabeth chases suitors for marriage, Belle is left on the sidelines wondering if she will ever find love. After meeting an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on changing society, he and Belle help shape Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA 1:55 4:10 6:25 8:40pm
Rio 2
1hr 41min – Rated G – Animation/Comedy
Director: Carlos Saldanha – Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, will.i.am, Jermaine Clement, Tracy Morgan
Director: Carlos Saldanha – Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, will.i.am, Jermaine Clement, Tracy Morgan
It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all – his father-in-law.
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
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
Moms’ Night Out
1hr 38min – Rated PG – Comedy
Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin – Cast: Sarah Drew, Trace Adkins, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton, Sammi Hanratty
Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin – Cast: Sarah Drew, Trace Adkins, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton, Sammi Hanratty
All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms’ night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours… what could go more »
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
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.
Neighbors
1hr 36min – Rated R – Comedy
Director: Nicholas Stoller – Cast: Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Jake Johnson
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.
Blended
1hr 57min – Rated PG-13 – Comedy
Director: Frank Coraci – Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Bella Thorne, Terry Crews,Wendi McLendon-Covey
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.
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 »
Godzilla 3D
2hr 3min – Rated PG-13 – Scifi/Fantasy/Action/Adventure
Director: Gareth Edwards – Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen,Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins
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.
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
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
The Other Woman
1hr 49min – Rated PG-13 – Comedy
Director: Nick Cassavetes – Cast: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Nicki Minaj
Director: Nick Cassavetes – Cast: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Nicki Minaj
After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on, she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB.
From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, May 23, 2014
| Folk Music Jam Session UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, penny whistles, squeezeboxes and join your fellow musicians for a little bluegrass, old-time, blues, and world music over the lunch hour. All skill levels and listeners welcome!12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free |
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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 |
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| Movie: The Laramie Project Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA The purpose of this screening is to raise awareness of the discrimination and hate experienced by marginalized groups within the city of Davis, and challenge the audience to begin a dialogue about how our community might begin to address these issues.5:30 pm Free |
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| The Emperor’s New Clothes Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA The Young Performers Theater presents this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known satirical tale of two con-men who “play the palace”. Fri @ 7:15p, Sat & Sun @ 2:15p.7:15 pm $8 |
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Author Event: The Keeper Avid Reader, Davis CA Nationally bestselling local author John Lescroart reads from and discusses the newest in his Dismas Hardy series of thrillers.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
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Richie Lawrence & the Yolos Stonegate Country Club, Davis CA A rare treat…Appreciated around the world for his musical abilities and profound lyrics. Adv. tix available at the country club. www.richielawrence.com7:30 pm – 9:30 pm $5 |
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The Tempest Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Acme Theatre Company’s free comedy in the park. Sit under the stars while watching the hilarity and intrigue of William Shakespeare’s Shakespeare’s stormiest play. Arrive by 6:30p for BBQ available for purchase.7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Free |
Saturday, May 24, 2014
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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 Free |
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Chickens + Feed = Eggs + Manure Central Park Gardens, Davis CA 9a-11a: Davis High FFA chickens & garden art. 10:30a & 12:30p: Receive step-by-step instructions on how to compost chicken manure to benefit your garden.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
| Downtown Davis Tree Care Tree Davis, Davis CA Join Tree Davis and the City of Davis for spring tree care in downtown Davis. Downtown is one of the most difficult places for trees to live in Davis because of the high foot traffic and small planters. Help take care of the young trees to give them an edge before it gets too hot! Sign up at www.treedavis.org/Volunteer. Meet near 203 F St. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free |
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| Greenhouse Event Putah Creek Council, Davis CA Volunteer in the native plant nursery! This event focuses on a variety of tasks, including: propagating, potting up, seeding, weeding, trimming, organizing, watering, and otherwise caring for native plants that will be used on habitat improvement projects. All ages welcome, including supervised children. Gloves, tools, and training provided. For details and registration, visit www.putahcreekcouncil.org, or call (530)795-3006.9:30 am – 12:00 pm Free |
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Tour de Cluck City of Davis, Various Locations, Davis CA This world famous Bicycle Chicken Coop Crawl offers the chicken lovers and chicken curious an opportunity to visit backyard chicken coops throughout Davis. Benefits Davis Farm to School’s work to support local health food in the schools. Tix @ tourdecluck.org. $15 gen/$10 st & sr/free 10 & under.10:00 am – 3:00 pm $15/$10 |
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Author Event: (Mostly) Wordless Avid Reader, Davis CA Local author and illustrator Jed Alexander presents his new book for children.1:00 pm Free |
| The Emperor’s New Clothes Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA The Young Performers Theater presents this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known satirical tale of two con-men who “play the palace”. Fri @ 7:15p, Sat & Sun @ 2:15p.2:15 pm $8 |
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Barn Bash Heavy Dirt Farm, Davis CA Hosted by the UCD International Agricultural Development Graduate Group. Admission includes dinner, drinks and boot scooting to F Street Stompers on the dance floor at this beautiful farm. While the sun is still shining, enjoy corn hole, farm tours, and a cakewalk. More info: jtsichlis@gmail. 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm $30 |
| Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
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Author Event: The Unknown Henry Miller Avid Reader, Davis CA Educator, writer, and independent filmmaker Arthur Hoyle discusses his new book on Henry Miller, one of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century literature. “The best book ever written about my father.” – Tony Miller.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
Sunday, May 25, 2014
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Davis Flea Third Space, Davis CA A place for students, families and professionals to hone their haggling skills, drink hot chocolate, meet friends and listen to live music. It’s like the Farmer’s Market, but for those of us who produce more clutter than cantaloupe.11:00 am – 3:00 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 |
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| The Emperor’s New Clothes Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA The Young Performers Theater presents this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known satirical tale of two con-men who “play the palace”. Fri @ 7:15p, Sat & Sun @ 2:15p.2:15 pm $8 |
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| 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 |
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Yolo Mambo Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Transglobal rhythms + Thai food….sounds good to me!6:00 pm Free |