Tandem Weekend Guide: Things to Do Around Davis, CA 11/21 – 11/27/ 2014

Things-to-Do-Around-DavisThere’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond):

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Folk Music Jam Session
UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA
Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome, and listeners are invited.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
Hay Fever Hay Fever
Third Space, Davis CA
The Art Theater of Davis Presents Noël Coward’s theatrical and highly imaginative Bliss family, bohemians who prove to be nightmarish hosts to their unsuspecting bourgeois weekend guests. Thurs-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2:30p.7:00 pm
$15
Bite Harder and Stinking Rich Bite Harder and Stinking Rich
The Avid Reader, Davis CA
LA-based Anonymous-9 and Toronto-based Rob Brunet are taking black comic crime on the road in California this November. The duo probe criminality for its comedic content in their recent releases: Bite Harder and Stinking Rich.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
International Film Series
International House, Davis CA
Showing of the film Cyrano de Bergerac (1990, France). This event is free and open to the public.7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Free
Patty Larkin
Palms Playhouse, Winters CA
8:00 pm
$20
The Gambling Lady The Gambling Lady
UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA
This theatrical, racy play features a large ensemble cast including some very strong female characters. Written by Susannah Centlivre, Directed by Granada Artist-In-Residence Fidelis Morgan. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18/$22 gen; $16/$20 st, sen & kids.8:00 pm
$16-$22
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA
This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p; Sun @ 2:15p. $18 gen/$16 st & sr.8:15 pm
$18/$16

Saturday, November 22, 2014

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
Turkey Trot Turkey Trot
Civic Center Park, Davis CA
8 events and distances, with something for every age group and ability. On event morning, along with an enjoyable run or walk through Davis’ residential neighborhoods and greenbelts, participants enjoy our post-race expo, with refreshments and samples from vendors; an interactive area for both kids and adults; live music and arts and crafts for kids. Register @ changeofpace.com/davis-turkey-trot.8:00 am – 12:00 pm
$30-$100
Tree Care & Planting
Tree Davis, Davis CA
Care for and plant trees near Claremont Dr. Meet @ Claremont Dr. and Spruce Ln. Sign up @ treedavis.org.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free
Native Plant Nursery Event
Putah Creek Council, Davis CA
A nice morning with other like-minded people who are interested in native plants and caring for our watershed. A variety of tasks are done: propagating, potting up, seeding, weeding, trimming, organizing, watering, and otherwise caring for native plants to be used on habitat improvement projects.9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Free
TEDxUCDavisSalon 2014 TEDxUCDavisSalon 2014
Varsity Theatre, Davis CA
TEDxUCDavis’ first Salon of the year entitled “Roots Of Inspiration”. Get inspired to inspire others. $7 gen/$5 st.9:30 am – 11:30 am
$5/$7
Arts & Crafts Fair
Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA
Ceramics, jewelry, cards, books, paintings, candles, prints, photography, honey, baked goods, music CDs/songbooks and more!10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
Valley of Fire Valley of Fire
The Avid Reader, Davis CA
Celebrate the release of the second book in local author Rachael Long’s Black Rock Desert Trilogy for young readers. Corky Quirk with Northern California Bats will bring live bats to the event.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free
Annie, Jr.
Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA
The classic tale of the irresistible redhead orphan, performed by the DMTC Young Performers Theatre.2:15 pm
$8
Book Talk with Gary Beaudoin
Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA
Long time art collector Gary Beaudoin, author of Unbroken Web: The Art of Ellen & Lucy Begay, gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of modern Navajo weavers.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free
Live Music
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
7:30p-9p: Chicken & Dumpling- a country blues duo + 6p-7:30p: Be Here Now- an eclectic musical duo.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NA
Davis Art Salon Synesthesia
The Nelson, Davis CA
A show examining the experience of an intermingling of the senses. The show is curated from local artists’ submissions, come vote for your favorite piece and that artist will win a two week solo show at the Nelson Gallery!7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Hay Fever Hay Fever
Third Space, Davis CA
The Art Theater of Davis Presents Noël Coward’s theatrical and highly imaginative Bliss family, bohemians who prove to be nightmarish hosts to their unsuspecting bourgeois weekend guests. Thurs-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2:30p.7:00 pm
$15
Love, Death & Pranks Love, Death & Pranks
Mondavi Center, Davis CA
UC Davis Symphony Orchestr, directed and conducted by Christian Baldini. Mozart (Overture to Idomeneo), Mahler (Rückert Lieder), Wagner (Vorspiel und Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde), Richard Strauss (Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche). $12-$17 adults/$8 st & kids.7:00 pm
$8-$17
Box Set
Palms Playhouse, Winters CA
8:00 pm
$20
The Gambling Lady The Gambling Lady
UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA
This theatrical, racy play features a large ensemble cast including some very strong female characters. Written by Susannah Centlivre, Directed by Granada Artist-In-Residence Fidelis Morgan. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18/$22 gen; $16/$20 st, sen & kids.8:00 pm
$16-$22
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA
This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p; Sun @ 2:15p. $18 gen/$16 st & sr.8:15 pm
$18/$16

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Musical Brunch
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
George Sheldon & Sandra Carter performing “Be Here Now”.11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free
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
Insect Myths Insect Myths
Bohart Museum of Entomology, Davis CA
Learn about insect myths @ the Bohart Museum Open House. What do mosquito-eaters really eat? Where do brown recluse live? See parts of their world famous collection and hold live insects!1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free
The Gambling Lady The Gambling Lady
UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA
This theatrical, racy play features a large ensemble cast including some very strong female characters. Written by Susannah Centlivre, Directed by Granada Artist-In-Residence Fidelis Morgan. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18/$22 gen; $16/$20 st, sen & kids.2:00 pm
$16-$22
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA
This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p; Sun @ 2:15p. $18 gen/$16 st & sr.2:15 pm
$18/$16
Hay Fever Hay Fever
Third Space, Davis CA
The Art Theater of Davis Presents Noël Coward’s theatrical and highly imaginative Bliss family, bohemians who prove to be nightmarish hosts to their unsuspecting bourgeois weekend guests. Thurs-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2:30p.2:30 pm
$15
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
Live Jazz
Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA
Every 4th Sunday.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free
Causeway Youth Band Festival Causeway Youth Band Festival
Mondavi Center, Davis CA
Timothy Mahr, guest conductor and clinician. John Maltester, director. Robert Halseth, conductor of the Sacramento State University’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Pete Nowlen, conductor of the UC Davis Concert Band. In Jackson Hall. $12 adults/$8 st & kids.7:00 pm
$12/$8
Film: Cat Ballou Film: Cat Ballou
Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA
The Classic Film Festival will return for three successive Sundays this November. This time the focus is classic American Westerns – the unique invention and product of Hollywood. Doors @ 6:30p, donations accepted.7:00 pm
Free

Monday, November 24, 2014

Performers’ Circle
Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA
Join fellow music lovers. 6:45p-7:15p open mic sign-ups, 7:15p-8:15p open mic, 8:30p-9p featured performer. November featured act: Sablier. Monthly, on the 4th Monday.6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
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 25, 2014

New Parent Network 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
Wine Tasting: Monterey Wine Company
Whole Foods Market, Davis CA
Wine Tasting by the Monterey Wine Company5:00 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
Trivia Night Trivia Night
Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA
Check FB page for theme. All ages. Food/drink purchase required.8:00 pm
N/A
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, November 26, 2014

UC Davis Farmers Market
UC Davis Silo, Davis CA
Each Wednesday from 11am to 1:30pm during the fall and spring quarters, UC Davis hosts its Farmers Market, an extension of the Davis Farmers Market.11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Free
Farmers Market Farmers Market
Central Park, Davis CA
Support your local farmers. Seasonal produce, baked goods, hot food-to-go & more.2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Free
Unofficial Scrabble Club
Crepeville, Davis CA
It’s Scrabble time! Tired of always beating your little sister? Play Scrabble with (other) fun people. All levels are welcome. Bring your board if you can.5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Free
Open Mic
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA

Truly open to all genres, from music to spoken word, comedy, backflips, belly dancing, show and tell, political ranting, freestyle rapping, etc. Full PA with sound technician, so all you have to do is bring your thing. Recorded and edited for broadcast on KDRT 95.7! Your chance to become a huge radio star. Hosted by Drew Walker. Sign-ups begin @ 7:30p. Patio is limited to a 21+ audience, though under-21 crowd allowed to perform. Every Wednesday.

8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Free

Trivia Night
Krush Burger, Davis CA
Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages.9:00 pm
Free
Funk Night
G Street Wunderbar, Davis CA
DJ Larry (Flower Vato) spins soul, funk, disco, hip hop, reggae, latin groove & bhangra. 21+. Wednesdays.10:00 pm
Free

Thursday, November 27, 2014 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Trivia Night
Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA
Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun! Every Thursday.9:00 pm
Free

 

UC Davis Athletics: THIS WEEK’S UC DAVIS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE

 

November 2014

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
16
Men’s Water Polo
No 17 Santa Clara
W, 11-7
Santa Clara, Calif.
Men’s Basketball

Holy Names
W, 57-42
The Pavilion
17 18
Women’s Basketball
Sacramento State
W, 90-82
Sacramento, Calif.
19 20
Men’s Basketball
Eastern Illinois
5:00 PM
Charleston, Ill.
Women’s Volleyball

Long Beach State
7:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
21
Swimming & Diving
Wildcat Diving Invitational
12:00 PM
Tucson, Ariz.
22
Women’s Basketball
Saint Marys
11:00 AM
Davis, Calif.
Swimming & Diving

Wildcat Diving Invitational
12:00 PM
Tucson, Ariz.
Football

Sacramento State 61st annual Causeway Classic
1:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
Men’s Basketball

Furman
4:30 PM
Greenville, S.C.
Women’s Volleyball

CSUN
5:00 PM
Davis, Calif.
Cross Country

NCAA Championships
TBA
Terre Haute, Ind.
Men’s Water Polo

Opponent TBA
TBA
Los Angeles, Calif.
23
Swimming & Diving
Wildcat Diving Invitational
12:00 PM
Tucson, Ariz.
Men’s Water Polo

Opponent TBA
TBA
Los Angeles, Calif.
24 25 26
Women’s Basketball
Utah Valley DH
4:45 PM
Davis, Calif.
Men’s Basketball

Utah State
7:00 PM
The Pavilion
27 28 29
Women’s Basketball
Pacific DH
4:30 PM
Davis, Calif.
Men’s Basketball

Utah Valley
7:00 PM
The Pavilion
Women’s Volleyball

Hawaii
9:00 PM
Honolulu, Hawaii
30

Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes

Davis Varsity Theatre

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

‎1hr 59min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

‎12:45‎  ‎3:20‎  ‎5:55‎  ‎8:30pm‎

‎1hr 27min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Documentary‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

‎4:30‎  ‎8:40pm‎

‎1hr 34min‎‎ – Documentary‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

‎2:20‎  ‎6:30pm‎

Regal Davis Stadium 5

420 G Street, Davis, CA – (530) 297-4103

‎1hr 50min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Comedy‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

1:15‎   ‎4:30‎   ‎7:30‎   ‎10:30pm‎

‎2hr 49min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎ – IMDb 

12:30‎   ‎3:15‎   ‎4:15‎   ‎7:00‎   ‎8:00‎   ‎9:50pm‎

‎2hr 25min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Suspense/Thriller‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

12:45‎   ‎4:00‎   ‎7:15‎   ‎10:10pm‎

‎2hr 15min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Drama‎ – IMDb 

‎1hr 57min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Suspense/Thriller‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

Regal Davis Holiday 6

101 F Street, Davis, CA – (800) 326-3264 ext. 1704

‎2hr 3min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy/Drama‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

12:15‎   ‎1:00‎   ‎1:45‎   ‎3:30‎   ‎4:15‎   ‎5:00‎   ‎6:00‎   ‎6:45‎   ‎7:30‎   ‎8:15‎   ‎9:15‎   ‎10:00‎   ‎10:45‎  ‎11:30pm‎

‎1hr 45min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation‎ – IMDb 

1:30‎   ‎4:30‎   ‎7:15‎   ‎10:15pm‎

‎1hr 56min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Drama‎ – Trailer  – IMDb 

12:45‎   ‎4:00‎   ‎7:00‎   ‎10:30pm‎

‎1hr 45min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation‎ – IMDb