Things to do around Davis CA for the week of October 24 – October 31, 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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| 19 Men’s Water Polo Concordia W, 13-8 Davis, Calif.  Women’s Soccer Long Beach State L, 1-0 Aggie Soccer Field Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate 13th of 17 (54 of 54 holes) 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 W, 1-0 San Luis Obispo, Calif. |
23 Men’s Water Polo Air Force 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
24 Field Hockey No 7 Louisville 3:00 PM Louisville, Ky. Women’s Volleyball CSUN 7:00 PM Northridge, Calif. Women’s Soccer Hawaii 10:00 PM Honolulu Women’s Tennis Saint Marys Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. |
25 Men’s Water Polo Cal Baptist 10:40 AM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Brown 4:00 PM Santa Clara, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Long Beach State 7:00 PM Long Beach, Calif. Men’s Soccer Sacramento State 7:00 PM Sacramento, Calif. (Bonney Field) Women’s Tennis Saint Marys Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. |
| 26 Field Hockey Miami Oh 9:00 AM Oxford. Ohio Men’s Water Polo Bucknell 10:40 AM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Santa Clara 4:00 PM Santa Clara, Calif. Women’s Tennis Saint Marys Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. |
27 | 28 | 29 Men’s Soccer UC Santa Barbara 7:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif. |
30 | 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. |
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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| 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 24, 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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| Poison Proof Your Home Pet Food Express, Davis CA Dr. Bob Poppenga, veterinary toxicologist and Davis School Board Candidate, will be provides a free lecture on how to poison proof your home for pet family.3:00 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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Daedalus String Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA 7:00 pm $20/$8 |
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Tokyo Kill The Avid Reader, Davis CA In the second thriller of this series from a fresh voice in crime fiction, antiques dealer-turned-P.I. Jim Brodie matches wits with an elusive group of killers chasing a long-lost treasure that has a dangerous history.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
| Akram Khan Company Mondavi Center, Davis CA Mondavi events are listed in the calendar. See their website for details.8:00 pm $27+ |
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| Caleb Klauder Country Band Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $15 |
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| Michael Reno Harrell Bill Wagman House Concerts, Davis CA A classic storyteller with a voice that’s part Marty Robbins, part John Prine. Reservations required @ wagmanhouseconcerts.org.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm $15 |
Saturday, October 25, 2014
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Farmers Market & Fall Festival Central Park, Davis CA Kids’ Costume Parade at 11 am with the parade starting next to the 14-foot-tall, inflatable Black Cat. FREE craft booths and science exhibits for kids, plus rescue birds from California Raptor Center, baby pigs to pet, plus pony rides and petting zoo.8:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
| Animal Adopt-athon Russell Field, UC Davis, Davis CA Our Oath in Action is an effort by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to make a difference in the community through education, science, and compassion. It is a large multi-species adoption event, featuring the incredible and noble efforts of animal shelters and rescue organizations in giving animals a second chance at life. This event includes free veterinary exams and consults, adoptions, vaccinations and microchipping, many family activities, and several canine demonstrations throughout the day.9:00 am Free |
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Heroes Run 5k UC Davis Quad, Davis CA Hell hath no fury like a hero unleashed. Don your Cape of Justice, lace up your Shoes of Freedom, and take the fight to the streets. In the epic battle of good versus evil, who will win? Only you and your fellow heroes can decide the outcome when you cross that finish line. Sign up @ heroesrun.ucdavis.edu.9:00 am – 12:00 pm $10-$40 |
| Open House & Plant Sale Central Park Gardens, Davis CA Get timely gardening information, pick up free seeds, and enjoy fall in the garden. Also, a variety of vegetables, drought-tolerant flowers, natives, and succulents for fall planting for sale.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
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UCD Arboretum Plant Sale UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA New Front Yard: The area’s largest selection of attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-care, region-appropriate plants including lots of CA natives and Arboretum All-Stars. All members receive 10% off their purchases; new members can join @ door & receive $10 off. @ Teaching Nursery.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
| Master Gardener Workshop United Methodist Church, Davis CA Composting and Recycling: Come hear Master Gardeners, Pam Thomas and Gwen Oliver, tell about the ins and outs of composting and how anyone can compost, even apartment dwellers.10:00 am – 11:00 am Free |
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| Annual Mill-in Yolo Wool Mill, Woodland CA Celebrate a family style Halloween with spider webs and black sheep. Mill tours, shearing demos, vendors, knitting, spinning, weaving, dyeing and felting demos & petting zoo. BBQ 1p. $5 gen/Free under 6/$7.5 veggie & kids meal/$15 BBQ.11:00 am $5-$15 |
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| Artisan Faire Cool Patch Pumkins, Dixon CA Local fiber artists, blacksmiths and farmers who will have their crafted goods available for purchase.11:00 am – 5:00 pm Free |
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| Women’s Fitness Festival Ken’s Bike, Ski, Board, Davis CA Join Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board, Fleet Feet, Rocknasium, Outdoor Davis, and The Good Life in bringing you the first Women’s Fitness Festival. Demo Rides
Climbing Walls
Acroyoga
Workout Demos
Free Raffle
Clinics
Beer Garden
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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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Pumpkin Carving Contest Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Partnering with a local pumpkin farm, they’ll set up a pumpkin patch where you can pick the perfect pumpkin to carve with your family or friends. Carver of the awesomest pumpkin wins excellent prizes!12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free |
| Project Pink 5K Run Putah Creek Winery, Davis CA Project Pink is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide help and hope to young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Entry includes t-shirt (short sleeve cotton), bib number, chip timing & eligibility for awards, post-race wine sampling and hors oeuvres, and a finisher’s gift. Register @ changeofpace.com/project-pink-5k.5:00 pm $35-$45 |
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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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Halloween Karaoke Party Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Karaoke all evening, costume contest, Thriller performance, desserts & no-host bar. All ages.7:00 pm $10 |
| Stories on Stage Pence Gallery, Davis CA Short fiction introduced by authors and read by actors. Featuring John Lescroart (author, The Ophelia Cut) and K.E. Montieth. Refreshments available for purchase. Doors open 7p.7:30 pm $5 |
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Tracks and Shadows The Avid Reader, Davis CA Dr. Harry Greene’s intellectually rich, intensely personal, and beautifully written memoir is both an absorbing autobiography of a celebrated field biologist and a celebration of beauty in nature.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
| Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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| San Francisco Symphony Mondavi Center, Davis CA Mondavi events are listed in the calendar. See their website for details.8:00 pm $62+ |
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| Swon Brothers The Graduate, Davis CA Wolf Halloween Party with the Swon Brothers!! Yes, the country duo from the Voice! VIP $45.8:30 pm $15 |
Sunday, October 26, 2014
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Davis Flea Market Third Space, Davis CA A plethora of accomplished local shopkeepers featuring unique, handmade creations. This month marks the inaugural antique fair, with talented treasure hunters showcasing the very best vintage in the area. Pups available for adoption through the Yolo County Animal Shelter, Music curated by Doofy Doo, and a fun “trick or treat” event and costume competition for young children round out the afternoon of fun.11:00 am – 3:00 pm Free |
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Halloween Carnival 5th Street Plaza, Davis CA A carnival for younger kids (10 and under) – games, bounce house, face painter, photo booths, and costume contest for kids and pets.11:00 am – 4:00 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 |
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| Family Halloween Show Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Wear a costume to this ageless, vaudevillian show put on annually by Voice of the Wood…Heidi Bekebrede and Dianna Craig. This year they have invited a special guest, Drumstick Nick and his bag of tricks. $8 gen/$5 in costume.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm $5/$8 |
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| The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mondavi Center, Davis CA Mondavi events are listed in the calendar. See their website for details.3:00 pm $12+ |
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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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Davis Flea Third Space, Davis CA A place to find a bargain, hone your haggling skills, meet friends and listen to live music. It’s like the Farmer’s Market, but for those of us who produce more clutter than cantaloupe.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
| Yolo Mambo Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Live world music and jazz.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free |
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| International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA 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 27, 2014
| Family Halloween Show Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Wear a costume to this ageless, vaudevillian show presented by Voice of the Wood (Heidi Bekebrede and Dianna Craig). This year they have invited a special guest, Drumstick Nick and his bag of tricks. $8 gen/$5 in costume.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm $5/$8 |
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How to Poison Proof Your Home for Your Pets Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Dr. Bob Poppenga is a Veterinarian, Toxicologist and Davis School Board candidate has partnered with Explorit to provide a free talk on how to make your home safe for pets.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm free |
| Village Homes Performers’ Circle Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA Free monthly acoustic open mic. All performers welcome! Music, dance, poetry, spoken word, mime. 4th Mondays except December. Featured Performer October 27: Rumpledethumps6:45 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, October 28, 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 |
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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 |
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Practical Interfaith The Avid Reader, Davis CA Reverend Steven Greenebaum explores what it means to practice Interfaith as a faith, the foundations needed to start an Interfaith spiritual community and what to expect as your community forms and grows.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
| 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, October 29, 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 Free |
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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 |
| 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 Free |
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| Free Earth Rhythms Class Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Celebrate Artober with some free classes! Earth Rhythms is open to teens and adults.7:15 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
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Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages.8:00 pm Free |
| 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 Free |
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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+10:00 pm Free |
Thursday, October 30, 2014
| Post-Puccini: Modern Italian Vocal Music Mondavi Center, Davis CA 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free |
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Stacy Mastrian, soprano Mondavi Center, Davis CA Stacey Mastrian, soprano, with Scott Crowne, piano. Post Puccini: Modern Italian vocal works by Berio, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Dallapiccola, Maderna, Respighi, and more.12:05 pm Free, non-ticketed |
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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 |
| Tish Hinojosa Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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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 Free |
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| The Bumptet G Street Wunderbar, Davis CA Funk/Jazz/Psychedelic from Sacto. The quintet will be in full force for this pre-Halloween show…and they may bring out a special guest or two. Doors open @ 10p. All ages.10:30 pm Free |
Friday, October 31, 2014
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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 |
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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 |
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Halloween Party Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Dress up, drink up, be scary and win devilishly wonderful prizes.4:00 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 |
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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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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 |