Things to do in Davis, CA this weekend July 11, 12, & 13, 2014
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
From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, July 11, 2014
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Annual Sidewalk Sale Downtown Davis, Davis CA Sizzling deals on fabulous merchandise over 32 blocks of Downtown! All Day |
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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 |
| What Does An Elephant Look Like? Davis Arts Center, Davis CA A reception for children and families to celebrate the art show by students at Peregrine School. 5:00 pm – 7:00 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. 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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Wine Tasting Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA Beat the heat with some great white wines from California, Oregon and Washington! 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 |
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KDRT-FM Benefit Concert Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA The Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Media Access present this all-star local line-up: featuring Bill Scholer and Waiting for Bruce plus special guest Barry “The Fish” Melton. Bonanza King opens the show. All ages. 7:00 pm |
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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 |
| Les Miserables Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA The musical masterpiece that has swept the world for over 25 years comes to the DMTC stage for the first time! Barricades, soaring melodies and stirring scenes will make you leave singing ‘Do You Hear the People Sing?’.Recommended for ages 8 and up. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p (No Show on July 4th, but 2 on Saturday July 5th-2:15p & 8:15p).$18 gen/$16 st & sen. 8:15 pm |
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| Janiva Magness Palms Playhouse, Winters CA 8:30 pm $20 |
Saturday, July 12, 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 |
| Garden Work Day Central Park Gardens, Davis CA Help spruce up the gardens! Tools, gloves, and training provided. 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| 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 |
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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 |
| Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards every Saturday. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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| Moo-nlight Run DMG Mori Campus, Davis CA 5K, 10K, half marathon & a fun run for kids 12 & under. Lots of cool glow in the dark shwag, an energetic atmosphere & great race course. Register at changeofpace.com/davis-moonlight-race. 6:30 pm |
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Author Event: Ghost in the Armor The Avid Reader, Davis CA Author Patrick Baird presents his first novel. Baird is a longtime Davis resident, and has taught in the Woodland Public School system for 15 years. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
| 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 |
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| Les Miserables Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA The musical masterpiece that has swept the world for over 25 years comes to the DMTC stage for the first time! Barricades, soaring melodies and stirring scenes will make you leave singing ‘Do You Hear the People Sing?’.Recommended for ages 8 and up. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p (No Show on July 4th, but 2 on Saturday July 5th-2:15p & 8:15p).$18 gen/$16 st & sen. 8:15 pm |
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| Miss Lonely Hearts Third Space, Davis CA These ex-Davisites return for a CD release show. This five-piece Honky Tonk Americana band creates the perfect blend of Tennessee Three rhythm and sweet country crooning that’s just a little rough around the edges. All ages. 8:30 pm |
Sunday, July 13, 2014
| Music: Bob & Donna Wren Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Baroque & traditional tunes on piano, guitar, harp, violin, and octave mandolin. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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| Artist Reception Gallery 1855, Davis CA Area artists Betty Berteaux, Marlene Lee, and Mary Ann Montague have an exciting collection of pieces that feed your spirit. Meet them, view their work, munch a bit, and finish it off with a stroll through the arboretum grounds. Show runs for the month of July. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Les Miserables Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), Davis CA The musical masterpiece that has swept the world for over 25 years comes to the DMTC stage for the first time! Barricades, soaring melodies and stirring scenes will make you leave singing ‘Do You Hear the People Sing?’.Recommended for ages 8 and up. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15p, Sundays @ 2:15p (No Show on July 4th, but 2 on Saturday July 5th-2:15p & 8:15p).$18 gen/$16 st & sen. 2:15 pm |
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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 |
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Artist Reception Gallery 1855, Davis CA Cool down with the marvels of mixed media with work from watercolorist Betty Berteaux, the mix of acrylics, inks and watercolors by Mary Ann Montague, and the paintings of Marlene Lee. 4:30 pm |
Monday, July 14, 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 |
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
| $1 Kids’ Movies Regal Davis Stadium 5, Davis CA Summer Movie Express is back!! See Adventures of Tintin or Rise of the Guardians for only a buck. 10:00 am |
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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 |
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| Forests, Farms & Fossils Davis Public Library, Davis CA Who knew that singing about science could be so much fun? For ages 5-12. 3:00 pm |
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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 |
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| Pat Metheny Unity Group Mondavi Center, Davis CA With Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Giulio Carmassi. 8:00 pm |
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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 |