Picnic Day Weekend Guide

PicnicDayChewieWereHomePicnic Day is tomorrow!

We LOVE Picnic Day! This is the 101st year for the UC  Davis tradition promises a lot of fun for UC Davis students and Davis families.

This week, we’ve featured the best apps for Picnic Day, how to make your Picnic Day overnight guests feel welcome and the official UC Davis Picnic Day guide. Well there is a lot more to Picnic Day that the events happening on the UC Davis campus.

First you need to check out The Davis Enterprise’s Picnic Day Guide (page 17 has an awesome Picnic Day planner). Try to get a hard copy on campus or at the Davis Enterprise office.

Here are some quick Picnic Day 2015 highlights:

  • California Aggie Marching Band: Enjoy the band’s performance at the Picnic Day Parade, 9:30–11:30 a.m., then watch them compete in Battle of the Bands, 2 p.m.–twilight.
  • Equestrian Center: Attend a grooming and petting demonstration at the Equestrian Center Open House, 1–3 p.m.
  • Outdoor Adventures: Compete with your friends in the Kayak Races, 10:30 a.m.–noon at Hickey Pool.
  • Craft Center: Experience hands-on demonstrations at the Craft Center Open House, noon–3 p.m.
  • Activities and Recreation Center (ARC): Check out our facilities and recent changes at the ARC Open House, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sport Clubs: Watch and cheer at the Women’s Water Polo Club Alumni Game, 8–9 a.m., and Men’s Water Polo Club Alumni Game, 9–10 a.m., at Hickey Pool.

There  are a lot of things happening in town this weekend. Here’s our Handy dandy Tandem Weekend Guide.Things-to-Do-Around-Davis

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Undergrad Composers
Music Building, Davis CA
Works for Chamber Orchestra performed.3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Free
photo (2) 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
International Film Series
International House, Davis CA
Come enjoy a screening of the International film, Behind the Glass (2008, Croatia, directed by Zrinko Ogresta, 80 min)! Refreshments served.6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Free
Big Sticky Mess
Delta of Venus, Davis CA
Part of the Live @ DoV concert series.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free
Author Event: Bil Paul
The Avid Reader, Davis CA
Local author Paul reads from his book The Train Never Stops in Dixon, a non-fiction account of the town of Dixon’s ill-fated attempt to become Hollywood North.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Picnic Day
UC Davis Campus, Davis CA
All events and parking are free! Picnic Day is one of UC Davis’ most revered traditions and serves as the university’s annual Open House. The most popular events include: Battle of the Marching Bands, Doxie Derby Race, Chemistry Magic Show, Fashion Show, Parade, Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Demonstration, Cockroach Races, Entertainment Stages. See picnicday.ucdavis.edu for a schedule of exhibits.All Day
Free
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
ALT.Farming Workshop: Permaculture Intro
Farm 2.6, Davis CA
Farm Davis teaches an introduction to Permaculture ethics & principles and design process. Learn to observe the natural patterns and cycles of your home landscape; learn to work with nature to optimize health and beauty in your landscape.11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$10
Springtime Stories
Davis Waldorf School, Davis CA
Blending story, poetry, song and a very special story apron, noted Waldorf educator and storyteller Jennifer Aguirre will present for young children (age 2-6) and their parents. Story time will be followed by a seasonal craft.11:00 am
Free
UCD Symphony Orchestra
Mondavi Center, Davis CA
Christian Baldini, music director and conductor. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor with Nathan Cheung, piano12:00 pm
Free
River’s Edge
Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA
Live music and cold, hand crafted brew. Amen.5:00 pm
Free
photo (2) Ken Kemmerling on Piano
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Jazz standards & requests.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Movie: 30 Years of PTDT
Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA
Evening includes 30 years of memorabilia, meeting current/former PTDT & Third Stage dancers, and movie with popcorn! Tix $10, former/current PTDT dancers come for free.7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$10
LogoOnWood_postgraphic 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
African Night
Tucos, Davis CA
Dancing & celebrating all things African with DJ Chris. Saturdays.10:00 pm
Free
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G Street Wunderbar, Davis CA
Jazz /Blues/Hip Hop/Funk/Indie from Sacto. 21+.10:00 pm
Free
download (1) DJ Smilez
Our House, Davis CA
The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm
Free

Sunday, April 19, 2015

farmers market Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair
Central Park Gardens, Davis CA
A craft fair with 30 vendors, woodworking, silver and bronze amulets, and music for dancing. This month’s celebration will offer a special upcycling and invention contest.11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
food not bombs Food Not Bombs
Central Park, Davis CA
Enjoy free vegetarian meals with like-minded people who feel that food is a right. Everyone welcome. Every Sunday.1:00 pm
Free
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA
Set to a wide range of music, recorded text and stories by dancers, this dance performance is a thoughtful yet humorous look at how we deal (or don’t) with living. Fri & Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 3p.3:00 pm
$18
The Composer Is Dead
Mondavi Center, Davis CA
Visit Mondavi Center’s website for details.3:00 pm
$12+
Concert: Catch My Fall
Davis Community Church, Davis CA
Meg Alison, Mm Mm Good and special guests will present a CD release concert of heartfelt original songs reflecting personal, yet universal, experiences ranging from first love to deep loss. Folk-rock favorites as well. Donations appreciated.4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Free
photo Live Irish Music
DeVere’s Irish Pub, Davis CA
Escape to Ireland at your local pub! Plus, drink and food specials. Every Sunday.4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free
download (3) 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, April 20, 2015

photo 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
1 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
Free

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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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
WTF-flyer WTF Night
Bike Forth, Davis CA
Women-Trans-Femme (WTF) is an ongoing workshop series on bike repair and maintenance followed by 2 1/2 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 4p-4:30p and open shop time 4:30p-7p. Every other Tuesday. Workshop themes: 4/7 Hold them brakes, 4/21 Bottom brackets & cranks, 5/5 Maintain your ride & get in tune.4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$5
photo (2) 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
Tuesday Blues-Day
Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA
The Evan Daly Blues Band will help you get your Blues fix on the third Tuesday of each month.6:00 pm
Free
l 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, April 22, 2015

Toddler Play Group
Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA
Newest meet-up group in town for toddlers and their parents. Meet new friends & schmooze about the joys and challenges of parenting toddlers. Check FB events page for schedule of guest speakers (www.facebook.com/groups/179991548697997/). In the Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.). Snacks provided.9:00 am – 10:30 am
Free
Connections
International House, Davis CA
Join to meet new friends and share information about life in Davis while you enjoy refreshments, craft projects, and practice language skills. Children welcomed!10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free
farmers market Farmers Mkt. & Picnic in the Park
Central Park, Davis CA
Shop the farmers market and enjoy a picnic with bouncy houses, carousel, a climbing wall, and live music. Every Wednesday. Music line-up: 4/1 Mischief (Vintage Rock ‘n Roll), 4/8 Anderson-Gram Duo (Folk/Americana), 4/16 The Kick ‘n 60s (60s Tribute Band), 4/22 Sticky Vikki & the Pinecones (Rockabilly), 4/29 Tha Dirt Feelin’  (Hip Hop & Rock ‘n Roll).4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
George Sheldon & Sandra Carter
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
“Be Here Now”. Guitar & bass – folk, Bossa Nova, classical & popular.5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
Scrabble_game_in_progress 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
Shorts N Longs: A Davis StoryTelling Thing
Third Space, Davis CA
Real people telling real stories on a stage in front of other real people.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$Donation
Open Mic
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA
Comedy, music, poetry…now is your chance to show it off.8:00 pm
Free
trivia night Trivia Night
Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA
Check FB page for theme. All ages. Every Wednesday. Food/drink purchase required.8:00 pm
$1+
images Trivia Night
Krush Burger, Davis CA
Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages.9:00 pm
Free
download (1) Evan Daly
Our House, Davis CA
And his Blues band.9:30 pm
Free

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Trois Bois
Mondavi Center, Davis CA
Shinkoskey Noon Concert: Laura Reynolds, oboe + Patricia Shands, clarinet + David Granger, bassoon.12:05 pm
Free
Wine’d Down Thursday
Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA
Spend a lovely spring evening with Sundstrom Hill when musicians from Wealth of Nations and Neon Lite join forces for a unique blend of vocal harmonies and music from some of your favorite musical genres.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free
Nature & You Lecture Series
Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA
As part of Tuleyome’s free lecture series for families, Michelle Hawkins of the California Raptor Center will talk about local raptors.6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Free
KDVS Presents: Roses + Moaning
Third Space, Davis CA
Roses’ sprawling guitars, shimmering synths, and mellow vocals will have you thinking 80s New Wave while you sweat out your last consternation. Fans of Abe Vigoda will recognize guitarist Juan Velasquez.8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
$5
T Sisters
Pence Gallery, Davis CA
The Davis Live Music Collective presents a unique opportunity to see some of the most talented rising folk performers touring today in an intimate local setting. All ages, guests are invited to bring snacks and beverages to share. $10-20 sliding donation.8:00 pm
$10-$20
LogoOnWood_postgraphic 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
download (1) 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


April 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
12
Women’s Lacrosse
Oregon
L, 10-7
Davis, Calif.
Softball

Cal Poly
L, 2-1
La Rue Field
Women’s Water Polo

No 5 UC Irvine
W, 6-5
Irvine, Calif.
Baseball

Cal State Fullerton
L, 13-3
Davis, Calif.
Men’s Golf

El Macero Classic
All Day
El Macero, Calif.
13 14
Baseball
San Francisco
L, 9-4
Davis, Calif.
15 16
Track
Mt SAC Relays
All Day
Walnut, Calif.
Track

Azusa Pacific Brian Clay Invitational
All Day
Azusa, Calif.
17
Women’s Lacrosse
USC
4:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
Baseball

UC Irvine
6:30 PM
Irvine, Calif.
Track

Woody Wilson Classic
All Day
Davis, Calif.
Track

Azusa Pacific Brian Clay Invitational
All Day
Azusa, Calif.
Track

Mt SAC Relays
All Day
Walnut, Calif.
18
Women’s Water Polo
Sonoma State
10:30 AM
Davis, Calif.
Men’s Tennis

UC Riverside
11:00 AM
Riverside, Calif.
Women’s Tennis

UC Santa Cruz
11:00 AM
Marya Welch Tennis Center
Softball

UC Santa Barbara Gm 1
12:00 PM
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Baseball

UC Irvine
1:00 PM
Irvine, Calif.
Women’s Water Polo

Cal State Monterey Bay
1:30 PM
Davis, Calif.
Softball

UC Santa Barbara Gm 2
2:00 PM
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Men’s Soccer

Alumni Game
2:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
Track

Woody Wilson Classic
All Day
Davis, Calif.
Track

Long Beach State Beach Invitational
All Day
Long Beach, Calif.
Track

Mt SAC Relays
All Day
Walnut, Calif.
19
Men’s Tennis
UC Irvine
11:00 AM
Irvine, Calif.
Softball

UC Santa Barbara
12:00 PM
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Women’s Lacrosse

San Diego State
12:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
Baseball

UC Irvine
1:00 PM
Irvine, Calif.
Women’s Golf

Big West Championships
All Day
Davis, Calif.
20
Women’s Golf
Big West Championships
All Day
Davis, Calif.
21
Baseball
San Jose State
2:30 PM
Davis, Calif.
Softball

Pacific
6:00 PM
Stockton, Calif.
Women’s Golf

Big West Championships
All Day
Davis, Calif.
22
Women’s Lacrosse
Stanford
7:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
23
Men’s Tennis
Big West Conference Championships
TBA
Indian Wells, Calif.
24
Baseball
Pacific
2:30 PM
Davis, Calif.
Track

Brutus Hamilton Invitational
All Day
Berkeley, Calif.
Men’s Tennis

Big West Conference Championships
TBA
Indian Wells, Calif.
Women’s Water Polo

Opponent TBA
TBA
Honolulu, Hawaii
25
Women’s Soccer
San Francisco
10:00 AM
Aggie Soccer Field
Softball

UC Riverside Gm 1
12:00 PM
Riverside, Calif.
Women’s Lacrosse

Saint Marys
1:00 PM
Moraga, Calif.
Softball

UC Riverside Gm 2
2:00 PM
Riverside, Calif.
Baseball

Pacific
6:00 PM
Stockton, Calif.
Men’s Tennis

Big West Conference Championships
TBA
Indian Wells, Calif.
Women’s Water Polo

Opponent TBA
TBA
Honolulu, Hawaii
Track

Brutus Hamilton Open
All Day
Berkeley, Calif.
26
Men’s Soccer
Notre Dame De Namur
10:30 AM
Davis, Calif.
Softball

UC Riverside
12:00 PM
Riverside, Calif.
Men’s Soccer

Saint Marys
2:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
Baseball

Pacific
2:00 PM
Stockton, Calif.
Men’s Tennis

Big West Conference Championships
TBA
Indian Wells, Calif.
Men’s Golf

Big West Championship
All Day
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Women’s Water Polo

Opponent TBA
TBA
Honolulu, Hawaii
27
Men’s Golf
Big West Championship
All Day
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
28
Baseball
Santa Clara
6:00 PM
Santa Clara, Calif.
Men’s Golf

Big West Championship
All Day
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
29 30

 

Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes

Davis Varsity Theatre

616 Second Street, Davis, CA – (530) 758-5284

‎1hr 50min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Drama‎ – TrailerIMDb

‎1:20‎  ‎3:40‎  ‎6:00‎  ‎8:20pm‎

‎1hr 40min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Drama‎ – TrailerIMDb

‎2:00‎  ‎4:10‎  ‎6:20‎  ‎8:30pm‎

Regal Davis Stadium 5

420 G Street, Davis, CA – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1705

‎1hr 34min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Comedy‎ – TrailerIMDb

1:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:00pm‎

‎2hr 19min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Drama‎ – TrailerIMDb

1:15‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎10:15pm‎

‎1hr 40min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎ – TrailerIMDb

2:00‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎8:00‎  ‎10:40pm‎

‎1hr 21min‎‎ – Rated G‎‎ – Documentary‎ – TrailerIMDb

1:00‎  ‎3:15‎  ‎5:30‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎9:15pm‎

‎1hr 59min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Romance‎ – Trailer

1:30‎  ‎5:00‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:30pm‎

Regal Davis Holiday 6

101 F Street, Davis, CA – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1704

‎2hr 17min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Suspense/Thriller‎ – TrailerIMDb

12:30‎  ‎1:30‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎8:00‎  ‎10:15pm‎

‎1hr 22min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Horror/Suspense/Thriller‎ – TrailerIMDb

1:45‎  ‎5:00‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:30pm‎

‎1hr 36min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation‎ – TrailerIMDb

12:45‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎6:45‎  ‎9:50pm‎

‎1hr 52min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Scifi/Fantasy/Romance‎ – TrailerIMDb

1:15‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎10:00pm‎

‎2hr 17min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Drama/Suspense/Thriller‎ – TrailerIMDb

1:00‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:40pm‎