Tandem Weekend Guide: Things to Do Around Davis, CA 11/21 – 11/27/ 2014
There’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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Patty Larkin Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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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 |
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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
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Live Jazz Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Every 4th Sunday.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Free |
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
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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 |
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Wine Tasting: Monterey Wine Company Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Wine Tasting by the Monterey Wine Company5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Free |
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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
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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 ![]() |
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Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 Second Street, Davis, CA – (530) 758-5284
Regal Davis Stadium 5
420 G Street, Davis, CA – (530) 297-4103
2hr 49min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure – IMDb
Regal Davis Holiday 6
101 F Street, Davis, CA – (800) 326-3264 ext. 1704