Things to do around Davis CA for the week of September 12 – September 18, 2014
There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond).
For families the best bet is Saturday and it’s free: Frozen in Central Park.
UC DAVIS ATHLETICS
September 2014 |
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| 07 Men’s Water Polo No 8 UC Irvine L, 9-5 La Jolla, Calif.  Field Hockey Indiana L, 5-1 Bloomington, Ind. Women’s Soccer Air Force L, 1-0 (OT) Colorado Springs, Colo. Men’s Soccer San Diego T, 1-1 (2OT) Davis, Calif. Men’s Water Polo No 7 UC Santa Barbara L, 12-7 La Jolla, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Portland W, 3-0 Davis, Calif. |
08 Men’s Golf Southwestern Invitational T-7th of 12 (36 of 54 holes) Westlake Village, Calif. |
09 Men’s Golf Southwestern Invitational 5th of 12 (Final) Westlake Village, Calif. |
10 | 11 Field Hockey No 7 Iowa L, 3-1 Stanford, Calif. |
12 Women’s Volleyball Washington 1:00 PM Seattle, Wash. Women’s Soccer San Francisco 5:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field |
13 Cross Country WCC Preview 9:00 AM Sunnyvale, Calif. Men’s Water Polo California 10:00 AM Berkeley, Calif. Football Colorado State 12:00 PM Fort Collins, Colo. Women’s Volleyball UNLV 1:00 PM Seattle, Wash. Women’s Volleyball Seattle 7:00 PM Seattle, Wash. Men’s Soccer CSU Bakersfield 7:00 PM Bakersfield, Calif. |
| 14 Men’s Water Polo Pacific 12:00 PM Stockton, Calif. Women’s Soccer Utah RV 1:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field |
15 Women’s Golf Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational All Day Albuquerque, N.M. Men’s Golf Saint Marys Invitational All Day Monterey, Calif. |
16 Women’s Volleyball Sacramento State 7:00 PM Sacramento, Calif. Women’s Golf Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational All Day Albuquerque, N.M. Men’s Golf Saint Marys Invitational All Day Monterey, Calif. |
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MOVIES
Four new movies are opening in Davis this week:
The Admiral: Roaring Currents, a feudal Japan naval battle got an audience score of 81%.
Best movie bets in town are still:
Guardians of the Galaxy (with an impressive 95% RottenTomatoes score, also in 3D)
Boyhood (with an amazing 99% RottenTomatoes score)
(Click here for the latest show times or scroll down to the bottom of this post to see our weekend movie show time guide below.)
At the Mondavi Center:
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SEPTEMBER 2014 |
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| Thu • Sep 18 | Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Company In Association with The Brazilian Center For Cultural Exchange |
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| Thu • Sep 18 | Caetano Veloso  |
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Davis-area Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, September 12, 2014
| Folk Music Jam Session UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, squeezeboxes & join your fellow musicians for a little bluegrass, old-time, blues, & world music over the lunch hour. All skills levels & listeners welcome.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free |
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ArtAbout Downtown Davis, Davis CA A monthly evening of art viewing & artists’ receptions at galleries & businesses in Davis. Explore downtown with this self-guided artwalk, which includes refreshments, opportunities to meet artists, live music & art demos. Turn to the back page of The Dirt for your official ArtAbout guide. Every 2nd Friday.5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free |
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Fall Welcome Hallmark Inn, Davis CA What does this land have to offer? Music, wine and beer…for starters. Welcome to Davis.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
| The Blue Tones Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Live music + ping pong + hand crafted beers = happiness5:00 pm – 8:00 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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| Interfaith Singing Experience Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA A weekend of song and community with Laurence Cole. Friday night workshop 7-9:30p, Saturday Singing Out In Our Community: Downtown Davis (meet at 3rd and C, 11a), Sat Night Cafe and Song, and Sunday morning singing and songwriting workshop. $40-$80 sug. weekend donation, $10-$20 ind. event. For more info: [email protected].7:00 pm – 9:30 pm $10-$40 |
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| Eliza Gilkyson Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $22 |
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| Shrek The Musical Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA The hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre is brought to dazzling new life on the stage. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p, Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ www.dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.8:15 pm $18/$16 |
Saturday, September 13, 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 |
| Community Yard Sale Old North Davis, Davis CA The time is here! Homes on B street to G street between 5th and 7th will be filling their yards with lots of treasures for sale. Shop all around the neighborhood. Some proceeds to charity (varies by each household). Bicycling is encouraged as neighborhood parking is limited.9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free |
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| Great Chefs Series Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine & Food Science, Davis CA Featuring Chef Daniel Olivella of Barlata restaurant in Austin, TX, and B44, a Catalan Bistro in SF. In the morning Chef Olivella takes 24 participants into the kitchen for private instruction, followed by lunch together, a Paella-making demonstration with wine, then a lecturer concludes the day. $250/full day, $50/Paella demo & lecture.9:00 am – 4:00 pm $250/$50 |
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| Interfaith Singing Experience Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA A weekend of song and community with Laurence Cole. Friday night workshop 7-9:30p, Saturday Singing Out In Our Community: Downtown Davis (meet at 3rd and C, 11a), Sat Night Cafe and Song, and Sunday morning singing and songwriting workshop. $40-$80 sug. weekend donation, $10-$20 ind. event. For more info: [email protected].11:00 am – 8:00 pm $10-$40 |
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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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Movies in the Park Central Park, Davis CA Bring a blanket and cozy up in front of the giant outdoor screen. Tonight’s showing is Frozen (2013) – sure you can sing. Sponsored by Davis Sunset Rotary. Movie starts at sunset. Admission is free, but bring a few bucks for cotton candy. Don’t forget a blanket!7:30 pm Free |
| Stories on Stage Davis Pence Gallery, Davis CA Short fiction introduced by authors and read by actors. Featuring Yiyun Li (author, Kinder Than Solitude) and Lois Ann Abraham (author, Circus Girl & Other Stories). Refreshments and books available for purchase.7:30 pm – 9:00 pm $5 Donation |
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| Bonanza King Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $15 |
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| Shrek The Musical Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA The hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre is brought to dazzling new life on the stage. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p, Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ www.dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.8:15 pm $18/$16 |
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| Wild Ones Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Contra opens. 21+ $10/door, $7/adv.9:00 pm $10/$7 |
Sunday, September 14, 2014
| Interfaith Singing Experience Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA A weekend of song and community with Laurence Cole. Friday night workshop 7-9:30p, Saturday Singing Out In Our Community: Downtown Davis (meet at 3rd and C, 11a), Sat Night Cafe and Song, and Sunday morning singing and songwriting workshop. $40-$80 sug. weekend donation, $10-$20 ind. event. For more info: [email protected].9:30 am – 3:00 pm $10-$40 |
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| Butterfly Ecology Talk & Tour UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Join naturalist Steve Daubert to explore the ecology and evolution of butterflies, plus tour the new garden. Meet at the east end Trellis behind Davis Commons Shopping Center.11:00 am Free |
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| Live Music Brunch Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Bob & Donna Wren perform folk & classical tunes.11:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
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| Second Sunday Bingo Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Play bingo to benefit the Davis Police Department’s canine unit. Help the City PD K9 unit raise funds for K9 support services, including training and vet care. Bingo prizes up to $250. $20/bingo packet.12:00 pm $20/$12 |
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| Artist Reception Gallery 1855, Davis CA An exhibition by internationally known photographer Dennis Letbetter will be on display at Gallery 1855 throughout the month of September, 9a – 3p, M-F. Meet Denis, view his work, have a snack and stroll through the beautiful grounds. 1:00 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 food is a right. Everyone welcome. Every Sunday. FNB is looking for dedicated volunteers who are free on Sundays. Email [email protected].1:00 pm Free |
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| Shrek The Musical Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA The hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre is brought to dazzling new life on the stage. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p, Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ www.dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.2:15 pm $18/$16 |
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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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| Kids Club $3 Root Beer Floats Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Kids and Families can come join us for a Root Beer Float Party! All proceeds benefit the Whole Kids Foundation, which provides local children with access to healthy food choices through partnerships with schools.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm $3 |
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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, September 15, 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, September 16, 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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| 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, September 17, 2014
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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. 9/3 It’s About Time (Big Band/Swing); 9/10 The Undulations (Post-Modern Swing); 9/17 Jenny Lynn & Her Real Gone Daddies (Bluegrass); 9/24 Catfish & the Crawdaddies (American Roots).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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Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages.8:00 pm Free |
| Funk Night G Street Wunderbar, Davis CA DJ Larry (Flower Vato) spins soul, funk, disco, hip hop, reggae, latin groove & bhangra. 21+10:00 pm Free |
Thursday, September 18, 2014
| Mistura Brasileira Samba Danco Co. Mondavi Center, Davis CA In Association with The Brazilian Center For Cultural Exchange. In the Corin Courtyard.6:30 pm Free |
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| Planning for Pollinators Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA Join Putah Creek Council’s fifth CreekSpeak talk of 2014. CreekSpeak is Putah Creek Council’s six-month series of community talks about the nature, culture, and history of our region. Learn of the many initiatives in Davis designed to enhance habitat for native species of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Dr. Patrick Huber also describes future projects that he would like to see implemented, and includes ways that Davis residents can enhance pollinator habitat in their own yards.7:00 pm Free |
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| Anais Mitchell Third Space, Davis CA Intimate performance by critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Anais Mitchell. Story-driven music complimented by opening performances by Reed Foehl, Nat Lefkoff and Irish musicians Niamh & Colm Keady Tabbal. Sponsored by Pepper Peddler Coffee. Adv. tix @ brownpapertickets.com/event/770748. $10 adv/$15 door.8:00 pm $15/$10 |
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| Caetano Veloso Mondavi Center, Davis CA Latin Grammy winner and Brazilian legend right here in Davis.8:00 pm $37+ |
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| 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 |
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| The Golden State – Lone Star Revue Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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| Musée Mécanique Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Sit back, relax and trust Kevin’s picks for your listening pleasure. 21+.9:00 pm $5 |
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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 |
Davis CA Weekend Movie Show Times:
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