Things to do in Davis, CA July 18-24th, 2014

There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond).  Our best bet for this week is The Davis Shakespeare Festival’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. Synopsis: Much Ado About Nothing features the face-off between Shakespeare’s most fiery couple: Benedick and Beatrice. Inspired by California wine country in the 1940s, this Much Ado features wine, romance, and swing (with a live band)!

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Movies: Three movies open today, (click on the links for the RottenTomatoes.com reviews): The Purge: Anarchy, Planes: Fire & Rescue and Sex Tape
(Click here for the latest show times or scroll down to see our weekend movie show time guide below.)

Davis-area Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt

Friday, July 18, 2014

Small Works Show
John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA
Don’t miss the opportunity to view fabulous and affordable work by popular regional artists! Show runs through 7/26.All Day
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
Free
Cancer Survivor Night Sock-Hop & Craft Fair
Carlton Plaza of Davis, Davis CA
Join the American Cancer Society’s celebration of cancer survivors at a dance party and craft fair!5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$5
Live Music with Bob Wren
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Traditional and world music on violin, octave mandolin, banjo and mbira.5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
Wine Tasting Wine Tasting
Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA
Tempranillo is an early ripening grape native to Spain and its light bodied character is perfect for summer sipping. In the Co-op Conference Rm and adjacent patio. Benefits Yolo Community Care Continuum. $1 per taste, which includes lovely snacks.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$1/taste
Davis Shakespeare Festival
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents Much Ado About Nothing. See www.shakespearedavis.org for calendar & other shows. Thursday-Saturday @ 8p; matinees on Saturday & Sunday @ 2p. Fest pass $35 adults/$30 st & sen/$25 kids. Single show tix $20 adults/$18 st & sen/$15 kids.8:00 pm
$15-$35

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Farmers Market 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
Kinder Craft: Natural Dyeing Kinder Craft: Natural Dyeing
Davis Waldorf School (DWS), Davis CA
Learn how to do a unique craft using natural materials with your Kindergarten or pre-k-aged child. Dye large silk squares with natural dyes, to be used for creative play and more! Reservations required. (530) 753-1651. $10 for parent and child.9:00 am – 10:30 am
$10
U-Pick Fruit Event
Collins & Cloverleaf Farm, Davis CA
Saturday U-picks at an organic farm right in Davis. Pick buckets of apricots, blackberries, and peaches at discount prices!9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free
Davis Shakespeare Festival
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents Much Ado About Nothing. See www.shakespearedavis.org for calendar & other shows. Thursday-Saturday @ 8p; matinees on Saturday & Sunday @ 2p. Fest pass $35 adults/$30 st & sen/$25 kids. Single show tix $20 adults/$18 st & sen/$15 kids.2:00 pm
$15-$35
Summer Movie
Davis Public Library, Davis CA
Enjoy a family friendly (G or PG) or teen appropriate (PG-13) flick in air-conditioned comfort.2:00 pm
Free
Ken Kemmerling on Piano
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Jazz standards every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Davis Shakespeare Festival Davis Shakespeare Festival
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents She Loves Me, with music and lyrics by the same team as Fiddler on the Roof, which follows an unlikely pair falling in love. See www.shakespearedavis.org for calendar & other shows. Thursday-Saturday @ 8p; matinees on Saturday & Sunday @ 2p. Fest pass $35 adults/$30 st & sen/$25 kids. Single show tix $20 adults/$18 st & sen/$15 kids.8:00 pm
$15-$35

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Planting with Natives
UC Davis Buehler Alumni Center, Davis CA
Get ideas of what natives to add to your landscape, plus tips on when and how to plant them on this walking tour.10:00 am
Free
Jazz Brunch
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Jazz by guitarist Jon Spivack.11:00 am – 1:00 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
Food Not Bombs
Central Park, Davis CA
Enjoy a free vegetarian meal every Sunday with people who believe that food is a right.1:00 pm
Free
Children’s Storytelling
International House (I-House), Davis CA
Ruth Halpern tells “Folktales from World Cultures”. $2/person or $5/family.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$2/$5
Davis Shakespeare Festival Davis Shakespeare Festival
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents She Loves Me, with music and lyrics by the same team as Fiddler on the Roof, which follows an unlikely pair falling in love. See www.shakespearedavis.org for calendar & other shows. Thursday-Saturday @ 8p; matinees on Saturday & Sunday @ 2p. Fest pass $35 adults/$30 st & sen/$25 kids. Single show tix $20 adults/$18 st & sen/$15 kids.2:00 pm
$15-$35
Story Riddles from Around the World
International House (I-House), Davis CA
Come with Ruth Halpern on a journey around the world, featuring stories full of riddles. These are brain-teasers and puzzlers that will tickle the minds of all ages.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free
Yolo County Master Gardeners
Davis Public Library, Davis CA
Providing drought information to home gardeners, the Master Gardeners explain ways to care for plants.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free
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
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
Bat Talk & Walk Bat Talk & Walk
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis CA
An estimated 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer – one of the largest urban bat colonies in CA. The family friendly program begins with a presentation about bats. Then the group caravans through the Yolo Bypass Wildlife area to the best viewing location. Register @ www.yolobasin.org. $10 adult/kids free.6:30 pm
$10

Monday, July 21, 2014

Pub Quiz
DeVere’s Irish Pub, Davis CA
The place to be on the 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
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, July 22, 2014

$1 Kids’ Movies
Regal Davis Stadium 5, Davis CA
Summer Movie Express is back!! See Kung Fu Panda 2 or Madagascar 3 for only a buck.10:00 am
$1
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
Bohart Museum of Entomology
Davis Public Library, Davis CA
Children and their families are invited to come and learn about insects and other creepy crawly critters.3:00 pm
Free
Wine Tasting
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Ricardo Rosales provides entertainment with the classical bassoon.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free
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, July 23, 2014

$1 Kids’ Movies
Regal Davis Stadium 5, Davis CA
Summer Movie Express is back!! See Kung Fu Panda 2 or Madagascar 3 for only a buck.10:00 am
$1
Pre-School Summer Story Time
Davis Public Library, Davis CA
Science for the preschool set!  Interactive story time with stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. All ages are welcome, but story time is specifically geared to 3-5 year-olds.11:00 am
Free
Farmers Mkt. & Picnic in the Park 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. 7/2  Over Forté (Dixieland), 7/9  Acoustic S & M (50 Years of Folk/Rock), 7/16  The Hucklebucks (Blues), 7/23  Lincoln Highway Band (Country/Rockabilly), 7/30  Julie & the Jukes (Blues).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
Open Mic Night
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA
Hosted every Wednesday by Drew Walker on the lovely Sophia’s deck . The mic is truly “open” to ALL genres, from music to spoken word to comedy, with a full PA & sound tech. Just bring your talent and a smidge of confidence. Sign-ups begin at 7p, performances start at 8p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Free
Funk Night
Wunderbar, Davis CA
DJ Larry (Flower Vato) spins soul, funk, disco, hip hop, reggae, latin groove & bhangra. 21+10:00 pm
Free

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Wine'd Down Thursday Music and Wine Wine’d Down Thursday Music and Wine
Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA
Singer/songwriter Mike Justis has been playing a unique brand of folk, blues, and Americana music for over thirty years. He and his band, the Mike Justis Band are well known throughout Northern California.5:00 pm
Free
Lecture: How Plants Deal with Stress
Davis Public Library, Davis CA
Anna Davidson presents this topic as part of the Nature & You Lecture Series.6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Free
Davis Shakespeare Festival Davis Shakespeare Festival
Veterans Memorial Theatre (VMT), Davis CA
Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents She Loves Me, with music and lyrics by the same team as Fiddler on the Roof, which follows an unlikely pair falling in love. See www.shakespearedavis.org for calendar & other shows. Thursday-Saturday @ 8p; matinees on Saturday & Sunday @ 2p. Fest pass $35 adults/$30 st & sen/$25 kids. Single show tix $20 adults/$18 st & sen/$15 kids.8:00 pm
$15-$35
Trivia Night
Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA
Teams of 3-6 players compete for great prizes & fun! Hosted by Mick & Thomas. 21+.9:00 pm
Free

Davis CA Weekend Movie Show Times:

Davis Varsity Theatre

616 Second Street, Davis, CA – (530) 758-5284

‎1hr 41min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy/Drama‎ – Trailer – IMDb

‎1:45‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎6:15‎  ‎8:30pm‎

‎2hr 6min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Scifi/Fantasy/Action/Adventure/Drama‎ – Trailer – IMDb

‎3:30‎  ‎6:05‎  ‎8:40pm‎

‎2hr 10min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Drama‎ – IMDb

‎12:40pm‎

Regal Davis Stadium 5

420 G Street, Davis, CA – (530) 297-4103

‎2hr 10min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:30‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:45pm‎

‎1hr 34min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:15‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎10:20pm‎

‎1hr 36min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎ – Trailer – IMDb

‎2hr 10min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎ – Trailer – IMDb

12:45‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎10:10pm‎

‎1hr 52min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Comedy‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:30pm‎

‎1hr 37min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:00‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎6:50pm‎

Regal Davis Holiday 6

101 F Street, Davis, CA – (800) 326-3264 ext. 1704

‎1hr 24min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation/Action/Adventure/Comedy‎ – Trailer – IMDb

4:30‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎10:30pm‎

‎1hr 44min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Suspense/Thriller/Horror‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎8:00‎  ‎10:50pm‎

‎2hr 37min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎ – Trailer – IMDb

‎1hr 45min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:15‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:10pm‎

‎1hr 24min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation/Action/Adventure/Comedy‎ – Trailer – IMDb

‎2hr 14min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Musical‎ – Trailer – IMDb

12:30‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎10:20pm‎

‎2hr 37min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎ – Trailer – IMDb

‎1hr 53min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Drama‎ – Trailer – IMDb

1:30‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:40pm‎