Things to do in Davis, CA July 25-31st, 2014
There’s lots to do around Davis, CA this weekend (and beyond). The Yolo Basin Bat Walk is sold out, but you can get tickets for future bat walks in late August, by clicking here. These tickets sell out weeks in advance. If you haven’t seen a quarter million bats flying above your head, you’re missing something on your bucket list.
Our best bet for this week is, once again, 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)!
Movies: Three movies open today, (click on the links for the RottenTomatoes.com reviews): Wish I was Here, Lucy and Hercules.
(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 25, 2014
| 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 |
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| Lecture: Debbie Davis Davis Roots, Davis CA “Where are they now?” speaker series features Davis and Sacramento based companies whose founders speak about their experiences with building companies in the area, the challenges they’ve faced and what they’ve learned from their experiences. Debbie Davis is editor and assistant publisher of The Davis Enterprise. A 35-year veteran of the paper, she has been at the helm of the newsroom for 32 years. During her tenure, The Enterprise won three straight general excellence awards from the California Newspaper Publishers Association as the best small daily newspaper in the state.6:00 pm Free |
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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 |
| Peter Pan Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA Presented by Young Performers Theater. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p. 7:15 pm $8 |
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A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown The Avid Reader, Davis CA Join Jonestown survivor Thom Bogue and author Julia Scheeres for a reading and Q&A about Jonestown.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
| Rod Picott Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $20 |
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Jesse Rimler + Poppet + Chat Rooms Third Space, Davis CA Jesse Rimlerhttp://www.jesserimler.com/Oakland-based pianist, Tin Pan Alley-influenced singer/songwriter. Poppet http://poppet.us One-woman show-stealing pop opera! From Davis. Chat Rooms Dry venue. All ages. 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm |
Saturday, July 26, 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 |
| 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 |
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| Origami Davis Public Library, Davis CA Come fold with the Davis Origami Group. Adults, teens and children above five welcome.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free |
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Breyer Fun Day The Avid Reader, Davis CA At this event young people paint their very own Breyer model horses! The event is free, but supplies are limited, so show up early and be ready to paint!2:00 pm Free |
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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 |
| Peter Pan Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA Presented by Young Performers Theater. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p. 2:15 pm $8 |
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| Cocktails in the Courtyard Carlton Plaza of Davis, Davis CA Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of chatting with new friends on the beautiful Carlton Plaza of Davis courtyard. Sip a cool cocktail and savor delicious hors d’oeuvres from chef Andrew Moret.4:00 pm Free |
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| Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
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| Peter Pan Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA Presented by Young Performers Theater. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p. 7:15 pm $8 |
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3 Leg Torso Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA The ensemble consists of 5 musicians and it’s musical mission is performing original compositions based on an eclectic synthesis of chamber music, tango, klezmer, latin, and Roma (Gypsy) music. More details at 3legtorso.com. $15 adv/$18 door.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm $18/$15 |
| 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 |
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| Pinky Barnyard Theatre, Davis CA A charmingly odd comedy about love, friendship, and other role-playing games. This staged reading will be performed in the historic Shmeiser Barn. To learn more, visit www.barnyardtheatre.org.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm $10 donation |
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| Waterstrider Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA A rumbling and thundering five-piece, led by Nate Salman. With special guest Split Screens. The best live music you’re gonna hear tonight. 21+.http://www.splitscreensmusic.com/ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
Sunday, July 27, 2014
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Arachnid Day at the Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology, Davis CA Come and challenge your beliefs about spiders and scorpions and other arachnids! We have live as well as museums specimens for you to explore. As always, this is a family friendly event.1:00 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Peter Pan Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA Presented by Young Performers Theater. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p. 2:15 pm $8 |
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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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Night Market Third Space, Davis CA The first ever NITE market in the City of Davis!!! An exclusive, carefully curated set of vendors showcasing the best of vintage and handmade items. Vintage pop tunes during our shopping hours (6p-9p) followed by an outrageous dance party with IDEATEAM (9p-11p). Local Sacramento food truck FuzionEatz will have delicious offerings and cafe style seating.6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free |
Monday, July 28, 2014
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Performers Circle Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA The Rita Hosking Trio is featured at this month’s Performers’ Circle, a monthly acoustic open mic. Sign-ups 6:45p-7:15p. Performances 7:15p-8:15p. Featured act 8:30p-9p. Every 4th Monday of the month.6:45 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
| 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 |
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
| $1 Kids’ Movies Regal Davis Stadium 5, Davis CA Summer Movie Express is back!! See The Croods or Epic for only a buck.10:00 am $1 |
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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 Free |
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| Wine Tasting Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Ricardo Rosales provides entertainment with the classical bassoon.5:00 pm – 7:00 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, July 30, 2014
| $1 Kids’ Movies Regal Davis Stadium 5, Davis CA Summer Movie Express is back!! See The Croods or Epic for only a buck.10:00 am $1 |
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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. 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 |
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| Chatham County Line Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:00 pm $15 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 31, 2014
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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 |
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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
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