Things to Do around Davis, CA: Halloween 2014 Guide

There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond):

Davis, CA Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt

Friday, October 31, 2014

	Downtown Treat Trail Downtown Davis, Davis CA A Davis tradition, hosted by Davis Downtown. Families Trick-Or-Treat at local businesses. Recommended for kids ages 10 and under. The event always occurs RAIN or SHINE!2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Free
	El Dia De Los Muertos Festival E Street Plaza, Davis CA The 3rd annual celebration of family, community, storytelling & art. Enjoy the community altar, Voice of the Wood performance, procession, mariachi music & Aztec dancing.2:00 pm – 6:30 pm Free
	It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Varsity Theatre, Davis CA Take a break from the Treat Trail with a free showing of this classic. Show times: 2p, 2:35p, 3:10p, 3:45p. Thanks, Varsity!2:00 pm – 3:45 pm Free
	Halloween Party Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Dress up, drink up, be scary and win devilishly wonderful prizes. Judges will pick the best costume based on creativity, originality, and execution. Judging begins at7p.5:00 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 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
	Halloween Spooktacular Show! UC Davis Kleiber Hall, Room 3, Davis CA Improv show by Birdstrike Theatre! Come in costume. Pay what you can.8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Free

Saturday, November 1, 2014

	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
	Natural Fiber & Dye Garden Build Farm 2.6, Davis CA Help tear out the old fiber & dye garden and bring in the new! These fibers and dyes help to keep low income people in Davis warm and feeling good.10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free
	World Origami Days Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Exhibit, models taught (beginners to experienced folders). At 11a, Glenn Sapaden discusses “Bringing Origami into the Classroom.” Then Tom Vinik tells the story “The boy, the Magician, and the Junk” while transforming paper into many objects.10:30 am – 1:30 pm Free
	1st Saturday Wine & Music Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Mad molecular biologists by day and serious rockers by eve, Amplified DNA plays a mixture of classic rock ‘n roll and rhythm ‘n blues at the winery.1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	Block Party: Build with Legos! Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Create, build, and play! In the Children’s Activity Room on the 1st Saturday of every month. Kids < 5 must have adult supervision. This is a drop-in, unsupervised program & not recommended for kids <3.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	City of Davis Wetlands Tour Wastewater Treatment Plant, Davis CA Docent led tours of the 400-acre Davis Wetlands Project, part of a growing effort throughout the Central Valley to preserve and restore native habitats and the wildlife they support. The Wetlands is one of the City’s most valuable open space resources. It provides wildlife habitat, flood control, wastewater and stormwater treatment, recreation, and environmental learning opportunities. 1st Saturday of each month.3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards & requests.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
	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
	Regina Carter Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi link below for further details.8:00 pm $27+

Sunday, November 2, 2014

	Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair Central Park, Davis CA Over 40 vendors, food, magician & live music. Comfort Cafe with wicker chairs, music, and friendship. Workshops for children of all ages.11:00 am – 4:00 pm Free
	Dia de los Muertos Celebration Gallery 1855, Davis CA Honor ancestors and loved ones who have crossed into the spirit world at this lively community event with Danza Mexica, art, poetry, chocolate with pan dulce, and music. For more info email [email protected]:30 am – 3:00 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
	Native American Uses of California Plants UC Davis Welcome Center, Davis CA An engaging, family-friendly tour of the Native American Contemplative Garden and discover traditional uses for a variety of California plants.2:00 pm Free
	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
	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. Meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month in the Conf. Rm.4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free
	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
	Alexander String Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi link below for further details.7:00 pm $52
	International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Instruction, reviews and requests of beginning to advanced level dances from around the world. 11/23 is All Request Night! First time is free. Then payment by punch card. Every Sunday.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $2.50- $7
	Jon Pardi The Graduate, Davis CA He is a Dixon native that has made it big in Nashville now back in the central valley. Will sell out, get tix soon.7:00 pm $15

Monday, November 3, 2014

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 4, 2014

	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
	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
	Open Mic Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Come with your tunes, bust a rhyme, share a joke, just come and show off your skillage.6:00 pm Free
	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 5, 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 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
	Gluten-Free Group Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA Wonder where you can safely eat “out” in Davis? Wondering which hair and body care products you should avoid? Swap recipes, ask questions, and get the support you need. Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Conf. Rm.6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Free
	Jeremy Denk, piano Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi link below for further details.8:00 pm $39+
	Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages.8:00 pm Free
	Twin Steps+Genuis+Pregnant Third Space, Davis CA Twin Steps (Punk/Soul/Pop from Oakland), Genuis (Electronic/Ambient/Experimental from SF), Pregnant (Electronic/Pop/Experimental from Sac). DJ GLSS sets the mood and Tangy serves tasty hot food. All ages dry venue. 8:00 pm $5
	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 6, 2014

	Craft Affair Davis Senior Center, Davis CA Get an early start on your holiday shopping! Local crafters will be selling items such as woodcrafts, jewelry, soaps, ceramics, knitting, paintings an much more. Contact the Senior Center for more information (530)757-5696.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free
	Michael Seth Orland & Susan Rode Morris Mondavi Center, Davis CA Shinkoskey Noon Concert: Michael Seth Orland, piano, & Susan Rode Morris, soprano. Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center.12:05 pm Free, non-ticketed
	Permaculture Circle Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A monthly gathering of people interested in organic gardening, sustainable living, and giving surplus back to the community. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month in the Co-op Conf. Rm.6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	Drought – What Does it Mean for Yolo County Groundwater? Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis CA Tim O’Halloran, General Manager of the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, covers the current status of groundwater in the area and plans for coping with another possible dry year, as well as a discusses the recently passed state legislation on groundwater.7:00 pm – 8:30 pm $5
	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
	Gerry Obeirne Bill Wagman House Concerts, Davis CA Renowned singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He grew up in Ireland and West Africa, and has since lived in England, California, Mexico…and now at a living room show for your. All proceeds go to the artist. Res.& info: 530 753-3472.7:30 pm $15
	Thursday Live! Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Jazz guitarist Ross Hammond & Ray “Catfish” Copeland Blues Band. Donations accepted for the musicians. 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Una Chiacchierata Logos Books, Davis CA Italian lovers are invited to join Marinka Swift for an hour of Italian conversation meeting the first Thursday of every month.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free

	Poetry Night Reading Series John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA The featured reader begins at 8p, followed by an Open Mic segment at 9p. Attendees encouraged to arrive early to secure a table, & to sign up for a spot on the Open Mic list. Hosted by Dr. Andy Jones.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	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

October/November 2014

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					31 Field Hockey Stanford 3:00 PM Stanford, Calif. Men’s Water Polo UC San Diego 6:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball UC Santa Barbara 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif.	01 Men’s Soccer Sacramento State 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Swimming & Diving Loyola Marymount 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Calif. Football Northern Colorado 4:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. Cross Country Big West Conference Championships TBA Riverside, Calif. Men’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif.
02 Men’s Water Polo Loyola Marymount 11:00 AM Davis, Calif. Swimming & Diving Fresno State 1:00 PM Fresno, Calif. Women’s Soccer UC Irvine 2:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field Men’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif.	03	04	05 Men’s Soccer Cal Poly 2:00 PM Davis, Calif.	06 Field Hockey First Round TBA Stockton, Calif.	07 Women’s Basketball Sonoma State 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. Field Hockey Semifinals TBA Stockton, Calif.	08 Cross Country Doc Adams Open 10:00 AM Davis, Calif. Swimming & Diving Nevada S/D 12:00 PM Davis, Calif. Football Northern Arizona 1:00 PM Flagstaff, Ariz. Women’s Volleyball UC Riverside 7:00 PM Riverside, Calif. Men’s Soccer First Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed Field Hockey Championship and Third Round Games TBA Stockton, Calif.