Things To Do Around Davis, CA – Tandem Weekend Guide for 5/1/2015 – 5/7/2015

Happy Friday. There’s a cute little art house movie opening in town called Avengers: Age of Ultron.

If you haven’t spent the last 28 hours watching the Marvel movie marathon at the AMC Theater, we’ve got two great videos to help you while you wait in line for tickets for the regular or the 3D version.

Here’s one VERY helpful Ultron fact that will save you 15 minutes of credit watching: in Ultron there is a mid-credits tag scene but no end credits scene.

Seven Facts You Didn’t Know About The Avengers:

The Five Stages of Watching A Marvel Movie:

Davis, CA Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt

Friday, May 1, 2015

	CCACA 2015 Downtown Davis, Davis CA The ultimate ceramic conference! California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) kicks off with a bang with live art demonstrations, lectures and more followed by over 40 city wide gallery openings throughout downtown Davis. Grab a map at the John Natsoulas Gallery.All Day Free
	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 Free
	CA Clay Competition Opening Reception The Artery, Davis CA The 26th annual clay competition exhibit. The exhibition will feature 35 works from 29 artists, awards announced at 8p.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
	CA Clay Competition Opening Reception John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA Enjoy over 40 pop-up art galleries throughout downtown Davis at the 27th Annual CCACA conference reception night. Galleries feature professional and student art. See natsoulas.com for more details.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Davis Feminist Film Festival Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA A grassroots event that uses alternative media as a springboard for linking art to social issues. The goal of the festival is to showcase independent film spanning documentary, narrative, and experimental genres in order to explore perspectives often missing from mainstream media and culture. Now in its 10th year and increasingly international in scope, the festival provides an inclusive public space for under-represented artists ‑particularly women and people of color‑ to raise consciousness about gender, race, class, sexuality, and other dimensions of social inequality. It is a fun, inspiring, community-building event for artists and audiences alike. Doors open @ 6:30p. Tix avail @ the Women’s Research & Resources Center at 113 North Hall at UCD or at the door. Sugg. donation: gen $10-$15/st $5-$10.7:00 pm – 11:30 pm $5-$15
	Sometimes Warren Delta of Venus, Davis CA Live music under the trees.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Movie: English Vinglish International House, Davis CA This Indian comedy-drama was inspired by the real life story of the director’s mother.7:30 pm Free
	Wizard of Oz Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p, Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.8:15 pm $18/$16

Saturday, May 2, 2015

	CCACA 2015 Downtown Davis, Davis CA The ultimate ceramic conference! California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) kicks off with a bang with live art demonstrations, lectures and more followed by over 40 city wide gallery openings throughout downtown Davis. Grab a map at the John Natsoulas Gallery.All Day Free
	Birds of Putah Creek Winters Community Center, Winters CA Visit quiet, secluded locations along Putah Creek with local birding experts. Learn about migratory patterns, ecological niches, bird behavior and the value of birds to the ecosystem. Lunch & drinks included.8:00 am – 1:00 pm $75
	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
	City of Davis Wetlands Tour Wastewater Treatment Plant, Davis CA Docent led tours of the 400-acre Davis Wetlands Project, part of a growing effort throughout the Central Valley to preserve and restore native habitats and the wildlife they support. The Wetlands is one of the City’s most valuable open space resources. It provides wildlife habitat, flood control, wastewater and stormwater treatment, recreation, and environmental learning opportunities. 1st Saturday of each month.9:00 am – 11:00 am Free
	May Faire Davis Waldorf School, Davis CA Celebrate Spring with a traditional maypole dance, hairbraiding and garland-making at 9a, maypole procession by the students at 10a followed by a puppet show, vendors, games, food and more. $10 unlimited games/$5 puppet show.9:00 am – 2:00 pm Free
	UCD Bike Auction UC Davis Campus, Davis CA Over 400 bikes available. Preview bikes open @ 7:30a. In Pavilion Parking Structure at corner of Hutchison Drive and Dairy Road. More info attaps.ucdavis.edu/bicycle/auctions9:00 am Free
	Yolo Co Master Gardeners Workshop United Methodist Church, Davis CA Container gardening can include vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Learn about the secrets of successful small space/container gardening. It is amazing how tasty vegetables and beautiful flowers can grow in small spaces.9:00 am – 10:00 am Free
	Farming Workshop: Seed Saving Farm 2.6, Davis CA Join Farm Davis for this introduction to basic seed-saving techniques for a number of common garden varieties. Learn about the specifics of seed production, pollination, timing, harvesting, cleaning and storing.11:00 am – 1:00 pm $10
	Free Comic Book Day Bizarro World, Davis CA Selected comics totally free, no purchase required. While supplies last.11:00 am – 10:00 pm Free
	La Gran Tardeada UC Davis Quad, Davis CA Family-friendly event for the Chican@/Latin@ community and open to the public.11:00 am – 6:00 pm Free
	Atari Party Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Hands-on exhibit of Atari home computer and video game systems. Hundreds of games spanning four decades of video gaming history, and the chance to win a variety of give-away prizes.12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	First Saturday Wine and Music Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Evertree and guest Kevin Fagan offer an afternoon of originals and acoustic rock covers with lots of harmonies! A perfect match with food by Chef Chris preparing small plates paired perfectly with wine!1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	Davis Death Cafe Davis Cemetery, Davis CA The Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis will host a salon-style death cafe at the scenic grounds of the Davis Cemetery. Event will invite dialogue between guests. Invite dialogue between guests in small, informal groups.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Not your typical Disney version of this fairytale classic. Nor is it tethered tightly to the original Grimm Brothers story. Picture yourself in a whimsical steam punk fantasyland, inspired by Victorian-era industrial machinery. (Think ‘Wicked,’ if you’ve seen the Broadway smash, and you’ll be there.) Fri @ 7:15p, Sat & Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.2:15 pm $8
	Artist Talk: Shenny Cruces Pence Gallery, Davis CA Presenting an illustrated view of her work in ceramics, with emphasis on her process and significance.4:00 pm Free
	Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards & requests.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
	Yolo Mambo 49 College Park Dr., Davis CA Live music in an intimate back yard setting.6:30 pm $10-$20 don.
	UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Mondavi Center, Davis CA Ariadne’s Thread, Ecstasy, and Classicism Scriabin: Le Poème de l’extase, Varèse: Amériques, Beethoven: Violin Concerto with Alina Kobialka, violin. $12-$17 adults/$8 st & children.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $8-$17
	What the Funk? UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA The jazziest funk band in Davis–Dank Ocean! Appropriate for adults.7:00 pm Free
	Yuri Liberzon Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Russian-born, Israeli-Raised and currently Bay Area-based, lend an ear to a night of worldly talent from this renowned classical guitarist. $15 gen/$10 st. & sr./$5 kids 12 & under.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $5-$15
	House Show The Morgue, Davis CA David Kenneth Nance (American punk, British Invasion) + Yogurt Brain (Rock/Country) + Cherry Pit (Punk). All ages.7:30 pm $Donation
	Mostly Madrigals Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA An Age of Refined Musical Pleasures presented by The Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis. The 25 singers sing the first half of the program a capella and are joined in the second half by the Baroque and Beyond Recorder Ensemble.7:30 pm $10-$20 Donation
	Wizard of Oz Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p, Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.8:15 pm $18/$16
	Local Live Music Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Thanks, Woodstock’s, for providing yet another venue to enjoy live music in Davis! Every Saturday. Artists TBA.9:00 pm Free
	Scary Little Friends Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA No gimmicks, no tricks, just great songs about what you were thinking but couldn’t say. The Golden Cadillacs open. 21+9:30 pm – 11:30 pm TBA
	DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free

Sunday, May 3, 2015

	Davis Pride Fest & 5K Run Central Park Gardens, Davis CA Join the stand against hate crimes. Food, fun, vendors & entertainment, including America’s got talent finalist “Butterscotch”, Yolo Mambo & One Sharp Mind. Daivspride.org. The festival is free, and entry to the 5k run is $35.9:00 am – 5:00 pm Free/$35
	Musical Brunch Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA 5/3 & 5/24 Sina Nejad (setar & tambur); 5/10 Bob & Donna Wren; 5/17 George Sheldon & Sandra Carter.11:00 am – 1:00 pm Free
	Mostly Madrigals United Methodist Church, Davis CA An Age of Refined Musical Pleasures presented by The Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis. The 25 singers sing the first half of the program a capella and are joined in the second half by the Baroque and Beyond Recorder Ensemble.12:00 pm $10-$20 Donation
	Pence Gallery Garden Tour Pence Gallery, Davis CA The Pence Gallery’s Garden Tour is a self-guided tour of 10 gardens located in West Davis. Highlights include low-water landscaping, painters in the gardens, master gardeners, and a silent auction. Tix: $20 members/$25 non-members/$28 day of event.12:00 pm – 5:00 pm $20-$28
	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 Free
	Garden Community Festival UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA A festival to dedicate their newest garden—the Arboretum GATEway Garden -the beautiful entry to the campus and Arb. Hands-on activities for all ages, garden tours, music, refreshments, & more. Behind Davis Commons shopping center.1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Free
	Author Event: Lalita Tademy The Avid Reader, Davis CA The bestselling, Northern CA author will be reading, discussing, and signing of her newest novel, “Citizens Creek”.2:00 pm Free
	Ethnobotany Tour UC Davis Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Learn more about the many ways plants can be used in everyday life. Tour is followed by a tea tasting.2:15 pm – 3:30 pm Free
	Wizard of Oz Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Fri & Sat @ 8:15p, Sun @ 2:15p. Tix @ dmtc.org. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.2:15 pm $18/$16

	Mamajowali Old Willowbank House Concert, Davis CA “FUN”raiser! Marguerite Montgomery Elementary PTA House Concert. The guest band is Mamjowali led by the local, yet world renowned, multi-intrumentalist Joe Craven. $50/adult, $10/kid (5 & up) Includes music, dinner catered by ChickPeas + Roundtable Pizza, beer, wine & other spirits. Tix contact [email protected] 530.902.3650 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm $50/$10
	UCD & DHS Baroque Ensembles Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA The baroque orchestras of UC Davis and Davis High perform.3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Free
	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 Free
	International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Dancing every Sunday. Instruction, reviews, and requests of beginning to advanced level dances from around the world. First time free. Then payment by punch card.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free-$7
	The Tale of Princess Kaguya Yolo Pleasure Dome, Davis CA Yolo County Film Society screening of Isao Takahata’s masterpiece. A truly beautiful way to spend a Sunday evening. Coffee, tea, and popcorn provided. All ages.7:30 pm $2

Monday, May 4, 2015

	Eco-Class: Community Choice Energy Veterans Memorial Center, Davis CA Find out if CCE is a good fit for Davis in this first class of a month long series hosted by the City of Davis. Davis residents who attend these classes can enter to win prizes, including reusable shopping bags, food scrap collection pails and worm castings. Seriously, you can win worm poop!6:30 pm Free
	Jonny Gold Trio Delta of Venus, Davis CA Live music under the trees.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm free
	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 Free

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

	Big Day of Giving City of Davis, Davis CA A 24-hour giving challenge starting at midnight and ending at 11:59p. Hoping to raise $5 million in unrestricted funds for 500 nonprofits across the Sacramento region and engage 25,000 donors with 30% of those as new donors to the nonprofit, raise $500,000 in match and prize money, and be #1 in the country as the most generous region. Find out how you can support Davis non-profits @ www.bigdayofgiving.org.All Day $Donation
	New Parent Network Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA An informal gathering in the Co-op Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.) for new & expecting parents and their little ones! Refreshments provided.10:00 am – 11:30 am Free
	Give Back Tuesday Putah Creek Winery, Davis CA Every Tuesday in May, Putah Creek Winery is donating 15% of all wine sales to Davis Schools Foundation. Free 2 oz. jar of Sola Bee honey with every purchase. Great wines for a great cause!4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free
	WTF Night Bike Forth, Davis CA Women-Trans-Femme (WTF) is an ongoing workshop series on bike repair and maintenance followed by 2 1/2 hours of open bike shop hours to work on your bike with the help of volunteers. The goal is to empower the female, gender queer folk of Davis and surrounding areas to learn more about bike mechanics and gender relations. WTF is a safe space for women, genderqueer, femmes – those who are typically marginalized in the bike world. Workshops 4p-4:30p and open shop time 4:30p-7p. Every other Tuesday. Workshop themes on 5/5: Maintain your ride & get in tune.4:00 pm – 7:00 pm $5
	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 Free
	Tha Dirt Feelin Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA Get your juices flowin’ with our Dirt-y friends.5:00 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, May 6, 2015

	Toddler Play Group Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA Newest meet-up group in town for toddlers and their parents. Meet new friends & schmooze about the joys and challenges of parenting toddlers. Check FB events page for schedule of guest speakers (www.facebook.com/groups/179991548697997/). In the Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.). Snacks provided.9:00 am – 10:30 am Free
	Farmers Mkt. & Picnic in the Park Central Park, Davis CA Shop the farmers market and enjoy a picnic with bouncy houses, carousel, a climbing wall, and live music. Every Wednesday. Music line-up: 5/6 Regal Beezers (Jazz Standards & Beatles), 5/13 The Notorious Shank Brothers (Bluegrass), 5/20 Davis Senior High School Bands (All American Concert), 5/27 Sidetracked (Eclectic Folk).4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Unofficial Scrabble Club Central Park, Davis CA It’s Scrabble time! Play Scrabble with fun people. All levels are welcome. Bring your board if you can.5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	George Sheldon & Sandra Carter Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA “Be Here Now”. Guitar & bass – folk, Bossa Nova, classical & popular.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	Dan Savage Mondavi Center, Davis CA 8:00 pm $19.5+
	Open Mic Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Comedy, music, poetry…now is your chance to show it off.8:00 pm Free
	Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. Every Wednesday. Food/drink purchase required.8:00 pm $1+
	Trivia Night Krush Burger, Davis CA Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages.9:00 pm Free
	Evan Daly Our House, Davis CA And his Blues band.9:30 pm Free

Thursday, May 7, 2015

	Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair Central Park Gardens, Davis CA A craft fair with over 50 vendors, woodworking, silver and bronze amulets, and music for dancing.11:00 am – 4:00 pm Free
	Trio 180 Mondavi Center, Davis CA Shinkoskey Noon Concert: Ann Miller (violin), Nina Flyer (cello), and Sonia Leong (piano) perform Robert Greenberg’s 180 Shift and Brahms’ Trio No. 1 in B Major.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	Permaculture Circle Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A monthly gathering of people interested in organic gardening, sustainable living, and giving surplus back to the community. Learn to use principles of ecology and lessons from nature to revolutionize our relationships with the natural world and people. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month in the Co-op Conf. Rm.6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	Thursday Live! Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Live music from some of our greatest regional folk bands.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Una Chiacchierata Logos Books, Davis CA Italian lovers are invited to join Marinka Swift for an hour of Italian conversation meeting the first Thursday of every month.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Dance/Theatre Festival Wright Hall, Davis CA Directed by Prof. David Grenke. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. For tix email [email protected] or call the box office @ (530) 752-7111. In the Main Theatre.8:00 pm $5
	Neil Michael Hagerty + G. Green + Shark Toys + Vasas Third Space, Davis CA All ages live music.8:00 pm $7
	Poetry Night Reading Series John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA The featured reader begins at 8p, followed by an Open Mic segment at 9p. Attendees encouraged to arrive early to secure a table, & to sign up for a spot on the Open Mic list. Hosted by Dr. Andy Jones.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	Totem Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA The trio from Seattle, Washington. Often described as Baroque or Dream Pop for their prominent use of organ/electric piano/ and analog synthesizers. The Lower 48 open. 21+9:00 pm – 11:00 pm TBA
	Trivia Night Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun! Every Thursday.9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free
	DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free

UC Davis Athletics: THIS WEEK’S UC DAVIS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE

May 2015

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					01 Baseball UC Santa Barbara 3:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif. Track Causeway Dual All Day Davis, Calif.	02 Softball Cal State Fullerton Gm 1 12:00 PM La Rue Field Baseball UC Santa Barbara 2:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif. Softball Cal State Fullerton Gm 2 2:00 PM La Rue Field
03 Women’s Soccer Cal Poly 10:00 AM San Luis Obispo, Calif. Softball Cal State Fullerton 12:00 PM La Rue Field Baseball UC Santa Barbara 1:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif. Women’s Soccer Fresno State 2:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Calif. Men’s Soccer Stanford 7:00 PM Stanford, Calif. Track Stanford Payton Invitational All Day Stanford, Calif.	04	05 Baseball Sacramento State 6:35 PM Sacramento, Calif. (Raley Field)	06	07 Women’s Golf NCAA Regional All Day TBD	08 Baseball CSUN 2:30 PM Davis, Calif. Softball Hawaii Gm 1 9:00 PM Honolulu Softball Hawaii Gm 2 11:00 PM Honolulu Track Big West Conference Multi Championships All Day Riverside, Calif. Women’s Golf NCAA Regional All Day TBD	09 Baseball CSUN 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Softball Hawaii 4:00 PM Honolulu Men’s Soccer Santa Clara 4:00 PM Davis, Calif. Track Big West Conference Multi Championships All Day Riverside, Calif. Women’s Golf NCAA Regional All Day TBD
10 Baseball CSUN 1:00 PM Davis, Calif.	11	12 Baseball Saint Marys 3:00 PM Moraga, Calif.	13	14 Men’s Golf NCAA Regional All Day TBD	15 Baseball Long Beach State 6:00 PM Long Beach, Calif. Men’s Golf NCAA Regional All Day TBD Track Big West Conference Championships All Day Riverside, Calif.	16 Baseball Long Beach State 2:00 PM Long Beach, Calif. Track Big West Conference Championships All Day Riverside, Calif. Men’s Golf NCAA Regional All Day TBD
17 Baseball Long Beach State 1:00 PM Long Beach, Calif.	18	19	20	21 Baseball Cal Poly 2:30 PM Davis, Calif.	22 Baseball Cal Poly 2:30 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Golf NCAA Finals All Day Bradenton, Fla.	23 Baseball Cal Poly 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Golf NCAA Finals All Day Bradenton, Fla.
24 Women’s Golf NCAA Finals All Day Bradenton, Fla.	25 Men’s Golf NCAA Championship All Day Bradenton, Fla. Women’s Golf NCAA Finals All Day Bradenton, Fla.	26 Men’s Golf NCAA Championship All Day Bradenton, Fla. Women’s Golf NCAA Finals All Day Bradenton, Fla.	27 Men’s Golf NCAA Championship All Day Bradenton, Fla. Women’s Golf NCAA Finals All Day Bradenton, Fla. Track NCAA West Preliminary Championship All Day Austin, Texas	28 Men’s Golf NCAA Championship All Day Bradenton, Fla. Track NCAA West Preliminary Championship All Day Austin, Texas	29 Men’s Golf NCAA Championship All Day Bradenton, Fla. Baseball NCAA Regionals TBA Campus Sites Track NCAA West Preliminary Championship All Day Austin, Texas	30 Track NCAA West Preliminary Championship All Day Austin, Texas Men’s Golf NCAA Championship All Day Bradenton, Fla. Baseball NCAA Regionals TBA Campus Sites
31 Baseball NCAA Regionals TBA Campus Sites