Things to do around Davis, CA Weekend Guide 11/7/2014 – 11/13/2014
There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond):
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Friday, November 7, 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 |
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Naming Ceremony & Dance Workshop Nelson Hall, Davis CA A celebration of Della Davidson’s work and her vision of cross-disciplinary performance as the University of California, Davis officially names the Nelson Hall dance studio “The Della Davidson Performance Studio”. Ceremony @ 5p, followed by a reception. The naming ceremony will be preceded by a free dance workshop from 1p-4p, open to all, conducted by Della’s former dancers and long-time creative partners: Jane Schnorrenberg, Kerry Mehling, Kegan Marling, and Eric Kupers. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Beer Tasting: Coronado Brewing Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Beer tasting by the Coronado Brewing Company 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
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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 |
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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 |
| Into the Woods Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA Where can you meet Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and her Prince and Jack with his beanstalk? At DHS Drama’s fall musical – Be careful what you wish for! $16 gen/$12 sr/$10 st. 7:00 pm |
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| International Film Series International House, Davis CA A showing of the film Australia (2008). This event is free and open to the public. 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm |
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Vitibook The Avid Reader, Davis CA Diego Barison presents one of the first references for the viticulture industry listing all of the clones available in the world with their specific morphology. Complimentary wine tasting. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Marcia Ball Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $25 |
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My Fair Lady Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p; Sun @ 2:15p. $18 gen/$16 st & sr. 8:15 pm |
Saturday, November 8, 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 |
| Tree Care Tree Davis, Davis CA Join Tree Davis and the City of Davis in caring for nearly 50 young trees in downtown Davis. Trees in downtown have some of the most challenging growing conditions as they have less room to grow, are more susceptible to vandalism, and are also stressed by the drought and heat just as other trees. Help these trees thrive by weeding, mulching, and adjusting stakes. Sign up @ treedavis.org. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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New Vintage Barrel Tasting Matchbook Wine Company, Zamora CA An exclusive barrel tasting with Matchbook owner John Giguiere. You and John will be sipping estate-grown petit verdot, petite sirah and malbec, as well as our Chalk Hill cabernet. $10 for tasting, free entry. 11:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Block Party: Native American Crafts Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Create your own Native American style jewelry and dream catchers. 2:00 pm |
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| Notorious Shank Brothers Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA May all your days be filled with great music and hand crafted beer. 5:00 pm |
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| Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards & requests. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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| Opening Reception International House, Davis CA “The Traveling Eye” features the boldly colored photographs of Danni Downing and the luminous water colors of Chris Kidd. Show runs through 12/7. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
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| Induction Ceremony U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, Davis CA A celebration as they induct the Class of 2014. Food, refreshments, meet the four inductees, silent auction and ceremony. The best cyclist, right here in Davis. 7:00 pm |
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| Into the Woods Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA Where can you meet Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and her Prince and Jack with his beanstalk? At DHS Drama’s fall musical – Be careful what you wish for! $16 gen/$12 sr/$10 st. 7:00 pm |
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| Youth Theatre: “Scrooge” Davis Arts Center, Davis CA An adaptation for the stage that includes Christmas and Chanukah and presented entirely by the Youth Theatre production class of Fall 2014. 7:00 pm |
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| Stories on Stage Davis Pence Gallery, Davis CA Short fiction introduced by authors and read by actors. Featuring Pam Houston, author of Contents May Have Shifted, and Karen Levy, author of My Father’s Gardens. Refreshments & books available for purchase. 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
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| Czech Philharmonic Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi link below for further details. 8:00 pm |
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| Dirk Hamilton Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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Do You Hear the People Sing? UC Davis Wright Hall, Lab A, Davis CA Studio 301 Productions’ Fall Musical Review, performing selections from a wide range of contemporary musicals. 8:00 pm |
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My Fair Lady Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p; Sun @ 2:15p. $18 gen/$16 st & sr. 8:15 pm |
Sunday, November 9, 2014
| Musical Brunch Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Bob & Donna Wren entertain with folk & classical music. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Art Reception Gallery 1855, Davis CA Gene Kennedy is recognized nationally for his photography of the contemporary American landscape. He offers a unique perspective to the Yosemite Valley. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Bingo Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Benefits Food Bank Farms, which provides locations for new farmers to farm and opportunities for volunteers to help plant and harvest crops for delivery to the Yolo County Food Bank. Various bingo packets for sale. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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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 |
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| Storytime Through the Seasons UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Under the Redwood Tree. The Arb. Ambassadors will lead a free, outdoor reading program exploring the cultural and natural world of Native Californians. All ages. Rain location: 146 Env. Hort. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
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Do You Hear the People Sing? UC Davis Wright Hall, Lab A, Davis CA Studio 301 Productions’ Fall Musical Review, performing selections from a wide range of contemporary musicals. 2:00 pm |
| Into the Woods Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA Where can you meet Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and her Prince and Jack with his beanstalk? At DHS Drama’s fall musical – Be careful what you wish for! $16 gen/$12 sr/$10 st. 2:00 pm |
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My Fair Lady Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p; Sun @ 2:15p. $18 gen/$16 st & sr. 2:15 pm |
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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. 2:30 pm |
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Learning to See Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Fall concert. $18 gen/$12 st, sen, kids. 3:00 pm |
| 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 |
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Film: Stagecoach Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA The Classic Film Festival will return for three successive Sundays this November. This time the focus is classic American Westerns – the unique invention and product of Hollywood. Doors @ 6:30p, donations accepted. 7:00 pm |
| Youth Theatre: “Scrooge” Davis Arts Center, Davis CA An adaptation for the stage that includes Christmas and Chanukah and presented entirely by the Youth Theatre production class of Fall 2014. 7:00 pm |
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Do You Hear the People Sing? UC Davis Wright Hall, Lab A, Davis CA Studio 301 Productions’ Fall Musical Review, performing selections from a wide range of contemporary musicals. 8:00 pm |
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Sylvan Esso The Graduate, Davis CA The music masters at the Davis Live Music Collective are excited to present rising electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso with special guest bed. As a headliner Sylvan Esso has been selling out venues across the country including The Fillmore in San Francisco. They’ll be taking a one night break from a massive tour opening for Foster the People to rock out in Davis. Tickets going FAST! Online sold out and limited availability at Armadillo Music & through DLMC members. 18+. $12 adv/$10 student. 8:00 pm |
Monday, November 10, 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 |
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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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 |
| Veteran’s Day Davis Cemetery, Davis CA The annual Veteran’s Day ceremony is a special tribute to the members of the armed services. The event will include speakers, The Davis High Madrigal Singers, and musical tribute. 11:00 am |
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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 |
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| Holiday Hors D’oeuvres Made Easy Whole Foods Market, Davis CA Join Certified Cheese Professional, Sasha, as well as our catering whiz kids for holiday hors d’oeuvres made easy. 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
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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 |
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| Doo-Wop ’till you Drop Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Frank Fox and his Davis Arts Center Doo-Wop class present their Fall concer. Doo-Wop era classics like The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Little Darlin’, Come Go With Me, Chapel of Love, and more! 7:00 pm |
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Poetry Reading Logos Books, Davis CA Cowboy poet, songwriter, and performing artist Paul Zarzyski visits Davis as part of ongoing Quinton Duval Poetry Series. Reading from 7:30p-9p followed by light refreshments. 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| 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, November 12, 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 |
| Walk with Warren UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Join Warren Roberts, the Superintendent Emeritus of the Arb. and famous storyteller and punster for an always-engaging noontime exploration of the UCD Arboretum’s west-end gardens. Meet @ Arb Gazebo. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
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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 |
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Science Cafe City Hall Tavern, Davis CA This month, “The Scribe, the Blacksmith, and Ecosystem Health: What Sea Otters Tell Us About the Ocean” with Dr. Liz Bowen, U.S. Geological Survey. A casual event in which scientists engage the general public to discuss their research, current events, or any aspect of science. Soft drinks and light snacks provided! 5:30 pm |
| 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 |
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| 3rd Anniversary Celebration DeVere’s Irish Pub, Davis CA Pork, Pints and Pinos. Drink specials and free pork! 6:00 pm |
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| Men’s Talk and Drum Circle International House, Davis CA Men ages 18 and up are welcomed to join this drum circle to talk – when they feel ready – about anything in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. 2nd Wednesday of each month. 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm |
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| La Table Francaise Logos Books, Davis CA Parlez-vous francais? French speakers gather every second Wednesday of the month for lively discussions on various topics. Check logosbooks.wordpress.com for topic info. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. 8:00 pm |
| 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 |
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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+. Wednesdays. 10:00 pm |
Thursday, November 13, 2014
| Older Adult Wisdom Circle Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA This group meets monthly to discuss and explore the conscious aging movement. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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Trio Brio Mondavi Center, Davis CA Elizabeth Coronata (flute), Jim Een (viola), Beverley Wesner-Hoehn (harp). Free, non-ticketed concert in the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre. 12:05 pm |
| Wine’d Down Thursday Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Taste wine and listen to live music from local favorites Chris Lee and Trena Thompson. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
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| Davis Community Human Rights Lectures International House, Davis CA A lecture titled Asylum, Refugees, and the Human Rights Challenge of Central America’s “Border Children” given by Everard Meade, Ph.D., Director, Universoty of San Diego Trans-Border Institute. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
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| Concert: Noah Byrd Armadillo Music, Davis CA Free in-store show! 7:00 pm |
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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 |
| Into the Woods Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA Where can you meet Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and her Prince and Jack with his beanstalk? At DHS Drama’s fall musical – Be careful what you wish for! $16 gen/$12 sr/$10 st. 7:00 pm |
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| Academy of Ancient Music Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi link below for further details. 8:00 pm |
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The Gambling Lady UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA This theatrical, racy play features a large ensemble cast including some very strong female characters. Written by Susannah Centlivre, Directed by Granada Artist-In-Residence Fidelis Morgan. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18/$22 gen; $16/$20 st, sen & kids. 8:00 pm |
| Trivia Night Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun! Every Thursday. 9:00 pm |
UC Davis Athletics:THIS WEEK’S UC DAVIS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
November 2014 |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 02 Men’s Water Polo No 18 Loyola Marymount W, 12-7 Davis, Calif.  Swimming & Diving Fresno State W, 172-128 Fresno, Calif. Women’s Soccer UC Irvine L, 3-0 Aggie Soccer Field Men’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. |
03 | 04 | 05 Men’s Soccer Cal Poly W, 2-1 (2OT) Davis, Calif. |
06 Field Hockey Pacific W, 2-1 Stockton, Calif. |
07 Field Hockey No 4 Stanford Semifinal 2:00 PM Stockton, Calif. Women’s Basketball Sonoma State 7:00 PM Davis, 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. |
| 09 Men’s Water Polo UCLA 12:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
10 | 11 | 12 Men’s Soccer Semifinals TBA Home of the Higher Seed |
13 Women’s Volleyball Cal State Fullerton 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
14 Men’s Water Polo Fresno Pacific 6:30 PM Fresno, Calif. Women’s Basketball Connecticut 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. Cross Country NCAA West Regional TBA Palo Alto, Calif. |
15 Swimming & Diving BYU S/D 10:00 AM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball UC Irvine 2:00 PM Davis, Calif. Football Cal Poly 6:05 PM San Luis Obispo, Calif. Men’s Soccer Championship TBA Home of the Higher Seed |
Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes
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