Things to do around Davis CA for the week of October 17 – October 23, 2014
There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond).
THIS WEEK’S UC DAVIS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
October 2014 |
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| 12 Men’s Water Polo No 10 Princeton L, 9-8 Los Angeles, Calif.  Field Hockey Pacific W, 2-1 Aggie Field Hockey Facility Women’s Soccer UC Santa Barbara L, 3-2 (2OT) Santa Barbara, Calif. Men’s Water Polo No 12 Pepperdine L, 10-9 Los Angeles, Calif. Men’s Tennis UCSB Classic All Day Santa Barbara, Calif. |
13 Men’s Golf Alister MacKenzie Invitational 5th of 16 (36 of 54 holes) Fairfax, Calif. |
14 Men’s Golf Alister MacKenzie Invitational 4th of 16 (Final) Fairfax, Calif. |
15 | 16 Women’s Soccer CSUN 2:00 PM Northridge, Calif. |
17 Swimming & Diving San Jose State S/D 3:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal State Fullerton 7:00 PM Fullerton, Calif. Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate All Day Stanford, Calif. Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regional All Day Stanford, Calif. |
18 Cross Country Santa Clara Invitational 10:00 AM Sunnyvale, Calif. Swimming & Diving Pacific Invitational S 10:00 AM Stockton, Calif. Football Montana 11:00 AM Missoula, Mont. Men’s Soccer UC Santa Barbara 3:00 PM Davis, Calif. Field Hockey Pacific 3:30 PM Stockton, Calif. Women’s Volleyball UC Irvine 7:00 PM Irvine, Calif. Cross Country NCAA Pre-Nationals TBA Terre Haute, Ind. Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regional All Day Stanford, Calif. Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate All Day Stanford, Calif. |
| 19 Men’s Water Polo Concordia 12:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Soccer Long Beach State 1:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate All Day Stanford, Calif. Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regional All Day Stanford, Calif. |
20 Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regional All Day Stanford, Calif. |
21 Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regional All Day Stanford, Calif. |
22 Men’s Soccer Cal Poly 7:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Calif. |
23 Men’s Water Polo Air Force 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
MOVIES IN DAVIS, CA
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 Second Street, Davis, CA – (530) 758-5284
Regal Davis Stadium 5
420 G Street, Davis, CA – (530) 297-4103
Regal Davis Holiday 6
101 F Street, Davis, CA – (800) 326-3264 ext. 1704
At the Mondavi Center:
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OCTOBER 2014 |
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| Wed–Sat • Oct 15–18 | The Hot Sardines  |
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| Thu • Oct 16 | Experience Hendrix Featuring Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Rich Robinson, Doyle Bramhall II, Chris Layton, Mato Nanji, Henri Brown, Noah Hunt, Tony Franklin, Scott Nelson and Tim Austin |
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| Sat–Sun • Oct 18–19 | Mummenschanz |
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| Sun • Oct 19 | Musical Robot | FREE more info |
| Fri • Oct 24 | Daedalus String Quartet Min-Young Kim and Matilda Kaul, violin Jessica Thompson, viola Thomas Kraines, cello presented by: UC Davis Department of Music |
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| Fri • Oct 24 | Akram Khan Company  iTMOi Q&A Session |
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| Sat • Oct 25 | San Francisco Symphony Christian Zacharias, conductor and soloist Pre-performance Talk |
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| Sun • Oct 26 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites |
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Davis-area Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, October 17, 2014
| Screever Fest Downtown Davis, Davis CA Put your own mark on the streets of Davis Downtown & participate or watch a sidewalk chalk art contest! On F St., between 2nd & 3rd. Public welcome. Prize winner each day. Refreshments. Good times. 10/17-10-/19.10:30 am – 5:00 pm Free |
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| Buck for Ducks UC Davis ARC Pavilion, Davis CA Catered dinner by The Buckhorn, silent auction, live auction, raffle. All contributions from the event directly support Discover the Flyway, a dynamic, hands-on science and social studies school program. Tix @ yolobasin.org/bucks-for-ducks-2014.5:30 pm – 9:00 pm $75 |
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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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| Dinner with Artist Pence Gallery, Davis CA Enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by the Culinary Institute, Sacramento, in conjunction with Mark Emerson’s solo exhibit. Eat with friends and the artist in the Gallery, hear a talk by Emerson, and receive a free painting. $100 gen/$90 Pence members.6:30 pm – 9:15 pm $90/$100 |
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| Reel Rock 9: Valley Uprising Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA Rocknasium Climbing Gym – in partnership with CRAGS – is proud to host an evening of the year’s best climbing films – featuring Valley Uprising! Tix @ Rocknasium (720 Olive Dr.), by phone (530-757-2902), and online (www.eventbrite.com/e/reel-rock-9-climbing-film-fest-on-tour-in-davis-california-tickets-12644200143).7:30 pm $12 |
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| Front Country Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $15 |
Saturday, October 18, 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 |
| Garden Work Day Central Park Gardens, Davis CA Help spruce up the gardens! Tools, gloves, and training provided.9:00 am – 11:00 am Free |
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| Tree Care Northstar Park, Davis CA Join Tree Davis and the City of Davis in caring for trees planted last year in Northstar park greenbelts. Trees in this area have been stressed by the ongoing drought and extreme heat. Help these trees get establish by weeding, mulching, and adjusting stakes. Sign up @ treedavis.org. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Free |
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| Screever Fest Downtown Davis, Davis CA Put your own mark on the streets of Davis Downtown & participate or watch a sidewalk chalk art contest! On F St., between 2nd & 3rd. Public welcome. Prize winner each day. Refreshments. Good times. 10/17-10-/19.10:30 am – 5:00 pm Free |
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| Family Stories Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays to foster reading and encourage children to engage in group participation. Space is limited – please pick up one ticket per person at the Children’s Desk, starting 30 minutes before the program. Tickets are required for admission. 11:15 am – 11:45 am |
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| Drink Beer & Save Trees Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Enjoy great beer and live music at the Sudwerk Dock store while raising money for trees! 25% of all beer proceeds support Tree Davis programs.1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free |
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Nature Discovery Drop-In Day UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Meet at the trellis in the California Native Plant GATEway Garden behind the Davis Commons Shopping Center (@ the bottom of D St., south of 1st St.) for a free, fun-filled afternoon exploring our local wildlife, creating arts and crafts, and discovering insects.1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Free |
| Fall Open House Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Watch student performances, take a free class, meet staff & enjoy light refreshments at this annual Fall open house. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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| Family Movie Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA A family-friendly movie in the Blanchard Rm. Call library for title.2:00 pm Free |
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| Thriller class Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA A series of classes to learn the dance from Michael Jackson’s Thriller and then the opportunity to perform it in a dance flash at the Downtown Davis Halloween trick or treating event.3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Free |
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| Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards & requests, every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
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Oktoberfest Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Eat! Drink! Be Merry! Whole Foods Market hosts their first annual Oktoberfest event. $18 Admission includes beers from Sudwerk and Track 7 breweries, one German Bratwurst and one soft pretzel. Proceeds benefit the UC Davis Arboretum! Please purchase tickets on eventbrite.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm $18 |
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My Mother’s Kitchen The Avid Reader, Davis CA Meera Klein spent her childhood in south India where she learned the art of Indian cooking in her own mother’s kitchen. Her first novel combines her love of cooking and telling stories.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
| Mummenschanz Mondavi Center, Davis CA Mondavi events are listed in the calendar. See their website for details.8:00 pm $27+ |
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| Bomba Frice Rice Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Season Finale! 10 piece band from Davis playing Latin genres ranging from salsa to cumbia. The Bumptet opens. 21+.9:00 pm $5 |
Sunday, October 19, 2014
| Blue Mango 35th Anniversary Celebration Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA 10a-noon: Bob Wren & Donna Wren (“Windows”), folk & classical, noon – 2p: “Jazz Brunch” with guitarist Jon Spivack & friends, 8:30p – 11p “Blue Mango Revue” – music, art & poetry.
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| Screever Fest Downtown Davis, Davis CA Put your own mark on the streets of Davis Downtown & participate or watch a sidewalk chalk art contest! On F St., between 2nd & 3rd. Public welcome. Prize winner each day. Refreshments. Good times. 10/17-10-/19.10:30 am – 5:00 pm Free |
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| Among the Oaks UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Explore an amazing variety of oaks from around the world in the Peter J. Shields Oak Grove. Meet @ the Arb Gazebo.11:00 am Free |
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| Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair Central Park, Davis CA Spooks, Spirits & Students! Make sugar skulls & friends, spooky stories @ noon, magician, live music & over 40 craft vendors.11:00 am – 4:00 pm Free |
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| Sunday Service Bike Forth, Davis CA A day to service the Bike 4th. Everyone welcome to help organize inventory, harvest parts, post shop signs, design a more efficient space, etc. Potlucks encouraged but not required. Every 3rd Sunday.12:00 pm – 4:00 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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| Nature in the Abstract Workshop Pence Gallery, Davis CA Lynne Cunningham, author of Nature in the Abstract, and artist, will lead a hands-on workshop, teaching participants techniques in acrylic painting and how to abstract from nature. Materials included except for paper towels, brushes. +$5 non-members.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $85/$80 |
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| Musical Robot Mondavi Center, Davis CA Mondavi events are listed in the calendar. See their website for details.1:30 pm Free |
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| Master Gardeners Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Providing drought information to home gardeners, the Master Gardeners explain ways to care for plants. No reservations required.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free |
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| Mummenschanz Mondavi Center, Davis CA Mondavi events are listed in the calendar. See their website for details.3:00 pm $27+ |
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Chancel Choir Concert Davis Community Church, Davis CA A spectacular concert of music for brass, choir and organ including Rutter’s Gloria, masterpieces by Gabrieli, Schϋtz and Monteverdi.4:00 pm – 5:15 pm $10 |
| 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 |
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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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| International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA All request night! Instruction, reviews and requests of beginning to advanced level dances from around the world. First time is free. Then payment by punch card- $2.50- $7/class.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $2.50- $7 |
Monday, October 20, 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 |
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| 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, October 21, 2014
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New Parent Network 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 |
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Susan Lamb Cook & Gayle Blankenburg Mondavi Center, Davis CA Noon Concert featuring works for cello and piano by Beethoven. Non-ticketed.12:05 pm Free |
| Davis Genealogy Club Davis Senior Center, Davis CA “Facebook for Genealogists” talk with researcher Marna Ambroselli incelebration of Family History Month, Guests welcomecall 530-753-8943 for more info. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
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| 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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| 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 |
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
| Constitution Essay Reception The Avid Reader, Davis CA Hear the winners of the second annual Constitution Day Essay Contest! 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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| 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 |
Wednesday, October 22, 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. Opening day on campus this season is October 8. 11:00 am – 1:30 pm |
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Farmers Mkt. & Picnic in the Park Central Park, Davis CA Bring a picnic blanket and some dancing shoes. Local produce, hot food to go, wine & beer garden, and live music. 10/1 Pleasant Valley Boys (Bluegrass); 10/8 Reegal Beezers (Jazz & Beatles); 10/15 The Sharks (‘60s Rock Instrumentals); 10/22 Walkin’ the Dawg (Rock ‘n Roll); 10/29 Red Union Blues (Rock/Pop/Folk/Country). 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Free Hoop Dance Class Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Celebrate Artober with some free classes. Now’s your chance to try hoop dancing! Ages 7+. 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
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| Unofficial Davis Scrabble Club Central Park, Davis CA It’s Scrabble time! Tired of always beating your little sister? Play Scrabble with (other) fun people. Players of all levels are welcome. Games start at Central Park and move to Crepeville after dusk. Bring your board if you can. 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm |
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Holy Ghost! UC Davis ARC Ballroom, Davis CA Featuring Brooklyn-based synthpop band Holy Ghost! + GLSS & Shaun Slaughter (aka D.A.M.B.). Doors open @ 7p. Tix online @ tinyurl.com/nz39mhx. $6 st/$12 gen. 7:30 pm |
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Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. 8:00 pm |
| Evan Daly Blues Band Our House, Davis CA Big Sticky Mess proudly presents the World Premiere of the Evan Daly Blues Band. So grab a friend and get down to Our House for some dirty, loud, distorted blues featuring Davis’ premiere blues guitar player Mr. Evan Daly himself! 9:00 pm – 12:00 am |
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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 |
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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+ 10:00 pm |
Thursday, October 23, 2014
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Daedalus String Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA Works by graduate student composers Phil Acimovic, Gabriel Bolaños, Will Cooper, Fang Wei Leuo, Alex Van Gils, and Yu-Hsin Chang. 12:05 pm |
| 10th Anniversary KDRT Fundraiser Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Under the covers. Three cover bands and cold craft beer. Cold Shot+Sorta Like Heaven + Wealth of Nations. 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Wine’d Down Thursday Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Singing jazz, jazz standards, and the blues, Anna Terez is a long-time fan of jazz greats who grew up in a talented musical family surrounded by jazz, opera and folk music. Enjoy with wine! 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Nature & You Lecture Series Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA What Does a Plant Taxonomist Do? Lecture on what a plant taxonomist does by Ellen Dean, Herbarium Curator at UCD. 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm |
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| Free Thriller Class Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Part of a series of classes that teach the dance from Michael Jackson’s Thriller. To be performed in a dance flash at the Downtown Davis Halloween trick or treat trail. 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
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| Trivia Night Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun! 9:00 pm |