Things to do around Davis CA for the week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond).
For families the best bet is Saturday and it’s free and “EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!”: The Lego Movie in Central Park.
UC DAVIS ATHLETICS
September 2014 |
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| 14 Men’s Water Polo No 6 Pacific L, 11-10 (SV) Stockton, Calif.  Women’s Soccer Utah RV L, 1-0 (OT) Aggie Soccer Field |
15 Women’s Golf Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational 10th of 16 (2nd rd. suspended) Albuquerque, N.M. Men’s Golf Saint Marys Invitational 10th of 16 (36 of 54 holes) Monterey, Calif. |
16 Women’s Volleyball Sacramento State W, 3-2 Sacramento, Calif. Women’s Golf Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational 3rd of 16 (Final) Albuquerque, N.M. Men’s Golf Saint Marys Invitational 10th of 16 (Final) Monterey, Calif. |
17 | 18 | 19 Field Hockey California 3:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Women’s Volleyball Wyoming 3:30 PM Greeley, Colo. Women’s Soccer Nevada 5:00 PM Reno, Nev. Men’s Soccer Air Force 5:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
20 Men’s Water Polo Pacific 9:20 AM Stockton, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Northern Colorado 12:00 PM Greeley, Colo. Women’s Volleyball Hampton 3:30 PM Greeley, Colo. Women’s Tennis Aggie Pro/AM TBA Marya Welch Tennis Center Men’s Water Polo UCLA or Pomona Pitzer TBA Stockton, Calif. Women’s Golf East & West Match Play Challenge All Day Ann Arbor, Mich. |
| 21 Field Hockey Central Michigan 12:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Men’s Soccer Grand Canyon 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Soccer Santa Clara RV 7:00 PM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA Stockton, Calif. Women’s Golf East & West Match Play Challenge All Day Ann Arbor, Mich. Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA Stockton, Calif. |
22 Women’s Golf East & West Match Play Challenge All Day Ann Arbor, Mich. Men’s Golf Husky Invitational All Day Bremerton, Wash. |
23 Men’s Golf Husky Invitational All Day Bremerton, Wash. |
24 | 25 Field Hockey Bryant University 1:00 PM Smithfield, R.I. |
MOVIES
Three new movies are opening in Davis this week:
(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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| 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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| Fri • Sep 19 | Element Brass Band In Association with the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society |
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| Fri • Sep 19 | Ellis Marsalis, Jr. and Delfeayo Marsalis  The Last Southern Gentlemen |
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Davis-area Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, September 19, 2014
| Zapato Viejo 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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| Beer Tasting: Anchor Brewing Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Free in-store beer tasting with Anchor Brewing Co. If you’re 21+ stop by the cafe and have a sip.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free |
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Wine Tasting Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA New Zealand is new to the world wine scene, but their Sauvignon Blanc is creating quite a buzz. Come see how it compares to California wines. Benefits Yolo Community Care Continuum. $1 per taste, which includes lovely snacks.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $1/taste |
| Element Brass Band Mondavi Center, Davis CA In Association with the Sac. Traditional Jazz Society. In Corin Courtyard.6:30 pm Free |
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| Catie Curtis Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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| Ellis Marsalis, Jr. + Delfeayo Marsalis Mondavi Center, Davis CA Other wised known as the patriarch of America’s first family of jazz.8:00 pm $37+ |
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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 20, 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 |
| Kids Club Scavenger Hunt Whole Foods Market, Davis CA A scavenger hunt and help support the Whole Kids Foundation. First 20 kids get a goody bag!8:00 am – 9:00 pm Suggested $3 Donation |
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California Coast and Creek Cleanup City of Davis, Davis CA Every year, on the third Saturday in September, people join together at sites all over California to take part in the State’s largest volunteer event, California Coast and Creek Cleanup Day. In 2013, over 58,000 volunteers removed almost 750,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from California’s beaches, lakes, and waterways. Join local volunteers for a morning of picking up trash at three of Davis’s waterways: North Pond (meet at the Northstar Park Parking Area at 3434 Anderson Rd.), Davis Core Area Pond (1919 2nd St.), and West Pond (meet at the pond access gate at 1900 Lake Blvd., next to Circle K). See www.putahcreekcouncil.org for details.9:00 am – 12:00 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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| Help Tree Davis plant trees on Russell Blvd.! Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA Join Tree Davis and residents near Russell Blvd. and Patwin Rd. as we plant 22 native trees in the neighborhood. Register here: http://www.treedavis.org/?page_id=159:00 am – 12:00 pm free |
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| Fall planting FARM Davis, Davis CA FARM Davis is an alternative form of civic action, building community through sustainable farming of public and private space, assisting low-income and homeless populations, and integrating local and real food into mainstream culture and education. Help out with a fall planting @ Valdora St. Farm (1730 Valdora St.). Email [email protected] for more info.10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free |
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Creative Women’s Circle (CWC) Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA A club open to all, our goal is to encourage everyone to be creative — however that happens for you. We encourage show-and-tell and the sharing of ideas. Some months include a workshop/ play day.10:30 am – 12:00 pm Free |
| Velveteen Rabbit Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA A children’s classic comes to life on stage. Presented by the Young Performers Theatre. Fri @ 7:15p, Sat & Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ www.dmtc.org.2:15 pm $8 |
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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 The Lego Movie (2013). Sponsored by Davis Sunset Rotary. Movie starts at sunset.7:15 pm Free |
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Author Event: He Said, She Said The Avid Reader, Davis CA Authors Wendelin Van Draanen and Mark Parsons discuss books, writing, and how they survive sharing an office. They also share how they juggled full time jobs and raising children as they worked toward publication.7:30 pm Free |
| Skin’s Reunion Concert Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA For the first time since 1994 The Skins, a popular Davis and Sacramento band from the 1970’s, will perform a reunion concert. Doors open @ 6:30p. Tix at Armadillo Records, Watermelon Music, and at the door. For more info email email [email protected]8:00 pm $15 |
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| Tom Rigney and Flambeau Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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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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| Pree Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Hailing from DC, Pree combines a wide variety of musical elements to create a unique sound with contagious energy. Soft Swells and Robin Bacior open. 21+.9:00 pm $5 |
Sunday, September 21, 2014
| Jazz Brunch Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Guitarist Jon Spivack performs.11:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
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| Kids Club $2 Fruit Kabobs Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Fruit Kabobs for $2. All proceeds go to Whole Kids Foundation, which provides local children with access to healthy food choices through partnerships with schools, educators, and organizations.11:00 am – 2:00 pm $2 |
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The People’s Climate Action Day Central Park, Davis CA Community gathering in Davis Central Park in solidarity with The People’s Climate March going on in NYC on the same day. It’s BIG! Go to Cool Davis website for full schedule.11:30 am – 3:00 pm Free |
| 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 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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| Children’s Storytelling International House, Davis CA Sac storyteller & musician, Angela James, entertains the audience with a lively & interactive program. $2/person or $5/family.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm $2/$5 |
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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.2:00 pm – 4:00 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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| 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 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 22, 2014
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Performers Circle Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA Join your fellow music lovers. 6:45-7:15p-open mic sign-ups, 7:15-8:15p-open mic, 8:30-9p-featured performer. Performers’ Circle is an acoustic open mic with featured act, Joaquin Feliciano. Monthly, on the 4th Monday.6:45 pm Free |
| 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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Dick Diver + Michael O + G. Green Third Space, Davis CA Dick Diver (Australia, Chapter Music) along with Michael O. (Michael Olivares from The Mantles) and Sacramento’s own G. Green (new album Area Codes) play indie/punk stylings. All ages dry venue.8:00 pm $7 |
Tuesday, September 23, 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 24, 2014
| Whole Foods 5% Day Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Purchase groceries at Whole Foods Market Davis and 5% of all purchases will benefit the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts. Find out more about the CARCD at www.carcd.org8:00 am – 9:00 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. 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 25, 2014
| Kids Club: Make Your Own Mosaic Art Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Whole Food and the Arboretum will lead kids to make their own Mosaic Art! A suggested $4 Donation to Whole Kids Foundation, which provides local children with access to healthy food choices through partnerships with schools and educators.5:00 pm – 6:00 pm $4 |
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Wine’d Down Thursday Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Ryan McBride is a Davis-native guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His mellow acoustic style takes influence from greats such as Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, alongside many other contemporary folk writers. Perfect with wine!5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
| Nature & You Lecture Series Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Lecture on Honey Bees and the Haven by Christine Casey, manager of the Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven.6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Free |
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| Davis Food Not Bombs: Past To Present Third Space, Davis CA A retrospective celebration with art, pictures, stories, and information. All are welcome.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
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| Jonathan Bydlek The Avid Reader, Davis CA The Solutions Speakers Series present the president of the only national, single-issue organization dedicated to reducing federal spending. He will discuss his organization and participate in a question and answer session.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
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| Quinton Duval Poetry Series Logos Books, Davis CA Bay Area poet and former poet laureate of Benicia, Lois Requist, reads from her collected works. She is joined by fellow poet Frances Jackson. Light refreshments served. All are welcome!7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
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| Dan Bern Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $15 |
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| Latin Night Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Every third Thursday with DJ Ciel. 21+9:00 pm Free |
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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