Things to do in Davis, CA this weekend June 13, 14, 15, 2014

At the Mondavi

Nothing

UC Davis Aggies Sports

June 13th
Track
NCAA Championships
All Day
Eugene, Ore.
June 14
Track
NCAA Championships
All Day
Eugene, Ore.

 

At the Movies

22 Jump Street

22 Jump Street

‎1hr 52min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Comedy‎
Director: Phil Lord, Chris Miller – Cast: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Nick Offerman
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don’t have to just crack the case – they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them. 
420 G Street, Davis, CA
1:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎7:15‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:15‎  ‎10:45pm‎
How to Train Your Dragon 2

How to Train Your Dragon 2

‎1hr 45min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Animation‎
Director: Dean DeBlois – Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Kit Harington, Cate Blanchett, Djimon Honsou
Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. 
101 F Street, Davis, CA
Standard screenings: ‎12:30‎  ‎1:15‎  ‎3:30‎  ‎4:15‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎9:50pm‎
3D screenings: ‎2:00‎  ‎5:00‎  ‎8:00‎  ‎10:40pm‎

The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

‎2hr 5min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Drama‎
Director: Josh Boone – Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern
Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them – and us – on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.
420 G Street, Davis, CA
1:00‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎7:00‎  ‎10:00pm‎
Maleficent

Maleficent

‎1hr 37min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Action/Adventure‎
Director: Robert Stromberg – Cast: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville, Sam Riley
The untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman with stunning black wings, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army of humans threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the king of the humans and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent’s true happiness as well. 
101 F Street, Davis, CA
‎Standard screenings: 12:45‎  ‎1:45‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎6:45‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎9:40‎  ‎10:30pm‎
Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow

‎1hr 53min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Drama‎
Director: Doug Liman – Cast: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Jonas Armstrong, Tony Way
Lt. Col. Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop – forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over , fighting and dying again – and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski. And, as Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy.
420 G Street, Davis, CA
‎Standard screenings: 1:30‎  ‎10:30pm‎
3D screenings: ‎4:30‎  ‎7:30pm‎

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past

‎2hr 10min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy‎
Director: Bryan Singer – Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class in an epic battle that must change the past – to save ourfuture. The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants. 
420 G Street, Davis, CA
12:45‎  ‎3:45‎  ‎6:45‎  ‎9:45pm‎
A Million Ways to Die in the West

A Million Ways to Die in the West

‎1hr 56min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy/Western‎
Director: Seth MacFarlane – Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane, Giovanni Ribisi
After cowardly Albert backs out of a gunfight because he’s never fired his gun, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man — the proprietor of the town’s foremost moustache emporium. When he accidentally saves the life of a mysterious and beautiful woman, she helps him find his courage and learn to stand up for himself. But when her husband, a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge the sheep farmer must triumph over all of the hilariously awful dangers of the old west in order to save her. 
101 F Street, Davis, CA

Neighbors

Neighbors

‎1hr 36min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎
Director: Nicholas Stoller – Cast: Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Jake Johnson
A comedy about a young couple suffering from arrested development who are forced to live next to a fraternity house after the birth of their newborn baby.
420 G Street, Davis, CA
Godzilla

Godzilla

‎2hr 3min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Scifi/Fantasy/Action/Adventure‎
Director: Gareth Edwards – Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins
An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
420 G Street, Davis, CA
Chef

Chef

‎1hr 55min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎
Director: Jon Favreau – Cast: Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale,Dustin Hoffman
Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what’s next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen — and zest for life and love.
101 F Street, Davis, CA
1:30‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎7:30‎  ‎10:20pm‎
Belle

Belle

‎1hr 45min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Drama‎
Director: Amma Asante – Cast: Gubu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon,Penelope Wilton
This film is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of of noble social standing. While her cousin Elizabeth chases suitors for marriage, Belle is left on the sidelines wondering if she will ever find love. After meeting an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on changing society, he and Belle help shape Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
616 Second Street, Davis, CA
‎1:55‎  ‎4:10‎  ‎6:25‎  ‎8:40pm‎
Fed Up

Fed Up

‎1hr 30min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Documentary‎
Director: Stephanie Soechtig –
For the past 30 years, everything we thought we knew about food and exercise is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David, and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever.
616 Second Street, Davis, CA
‎8:30pm‎
Finding Vivian Maier

Finding Vivian Maier

‎1hr 23min‎‎ – Documentary‎
Director: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel –
A mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and discovered decades later, is now considered among the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Maier’s strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never before seenphotographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her. An exhibition of Maier’s work is on display in November at New York’s Howard Greenberg Gallery.
616 Second Street, Davis, CA
‎2:45‎  ‎4:40‎  ‎6:35pm‎

From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt

Friday, June 13, 2014

ArtAbout 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
Free
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
Explore artsy blends, wines inspired by art and music and beautiful bottle art. In the Co-op Conference Rm and adjacent patio. Benefits Grow & Give. $1 per taste, which includes lovely snacks.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$1/taste
The Perfect Crime
Wagman House, Davis CA
Hugh Shacklett and John Brandeburg playing their mix of Folk, Jazz, Ragtime and Blues, joined on bass by George Inskeep. $20 donation requested with all proceeds going to the performers. For info and reservations email [email protected]:00 pm – 10:30 pm
$20

Saturday, June 14, 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
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Tour
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis CA
Docents lead a tour of the Wildlife Area that covers 25 square miles in the heart of one of the country’s richest agricultural areas, alongside one of America’s busiest people throughways I-80, and next to the bustling Sacramento metropolitan area. The 16,000-acre Yolo Wildlife Area is home to nearly 200 species of birds including Belted Kingfishers, American Wigeons, and Northern Harriers.8:00 am – 11:00 am
$5
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
Kinder Craft : Build a Rhythm Instrument Kinder Craft : Build a Rhythm Instrument
Davis Waldorf School (DWS), Davis CA
Learn how to do a unique craft using natural materials with your Kindergarten or pre-k-aged child. Using simple woodworking tools we’ll make rhythm sticks together. We will learn some new songs, too! Res. req. 530-753-1651. $10 for child + parent.9:00 am – 10:15 am
$10
Learn to Meditate
Davis Public Library, Davis CA
Experience the realm beyond a stressful mind.10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Free
Author Event: Ninja! Author Event: Ninja!
The Avid Reader, Davis CA
Author and illustrator Arree Chung discusses his first book for children. All children who show up to the event wearing ninja or martial arts gear receive a free ninja print!3:00 pm
Free
Ken Kemmerling on Piano
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Jazz standards every Saturday.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Yolo Mambo Yolo Mambo
College Park Backyard, Davis CA
A well-loved musical institution in Northern CA plays spicy cha-cha, jazz, bossa nova, samba, salsa, and folk. Bring a chair & something to drink for this backyard concert. Donations of $10-$20 are requested, and go directly to the band.7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$Donation
Stories on Stage
Pence Gallery, Davis CA
Short fiction introduced by authors and read by actors. Featuring PEN/O. Henry prize winner Lynn Freed and Molly Giles, winner of the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction. Refreshments and books available for purchase. Doors open @ 7 p.7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$5

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Davis Flea Davis Flea
Third Space, Davis CA
A place for students, families and professionals to hone their haggling skills, drink hot chocolate, meet friends and listen to live music. It’s like the Farmer’s Market, but for those of us who produce more clutter than cantaloupe.11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free
Jazz Music
Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA
Guitarist Jon Spivack plays.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
Nancy Clemente gives a program for children on “Philippine Folktales and Tinikling Dance”. $2/person or $5/family.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$2/$5
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
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