Things To Do Around Davis, CA – Tandem Weekend Guide for 5/15/2015 – 5/21/2015
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Live Davis Events
Happy Friday. Another big movie, Mad Max Fury Road opens today to almost universally great reviews. In town this weekend’s best live event is the Rotary Club’s Annual BBQ.
Davis, CA Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, May 15, 2015
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Junior Recitals Music Building, Davis CA 3:30p Rudy Cisneros (trumpet); 5p Sydney Kovacs (mezzo-soprano) & Sean Ang (violin); 7p Wayland Whitney (viola).3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free |
Artist Reception UC Davis Craft Center, Davis CA “For Daily Use” the solo exhibition of Craft Center Ceramics Studio volunteer and first-year Chemical Engineering student, Hunter Pauker, will be on display 5/4 – 6/5.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
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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. Fridays.5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
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Mass Flow Housewarming Third Space, Davis CA Mass Flow art collective’s first show, our ‘housewarming,’ featuring art and music by some of Davis’s most forward thinking artists. DJs followed by live bands, paintings, photography, prints, and more.6:00 pm $5 |
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Author Event: John Lescroart The Avid Reader, Davis CA With signature suspense and intricate plotting, The Fall puts Dismas Hardy and his only daughter in the middle of one of John Lescroart’s most complex and thrilling cases yet.7:30 pm Free |
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Movie: Romantics Anonymous International House, Davis CA Les émotifs anonymes (2010, France, dir. by Jean-Pierre Améris, 80 min.).7:30 pm Free |
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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 |
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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 16, 2015
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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 |
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Plant Sale UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Shop the area’s largest selection of attractive, low-water, easy-care, region-appropriate plants. Convert your landscape into a water-wise oasis that attracts beneficial wildlife! Location: Arboretum Teaching Nursery, 1046 Garrod Drive (across from Vet Med).9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free |
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Social Innovation Symposium Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Explore how to create an environment that fosters ideas, processes and structures that promote innovation solutions for today’s social issues.9:00 am – 11:00 am Free |
Relay for Life UC Davis ARC Pavilion, Davis CA Organized, overnight community fundraising walk for the American Cancer Society. Teams of people camp out around a track. Food, games and activities provide entertainment for the 24h of walking.10:00 am N/A |
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Black Family Day UC Davis Quad, Davis CA Family-friendly event for the African Diaspora community, and open to everyone.12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free |
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Jesus Flores, Percussion Nelson Hall, Davis CA Senior recital in the Della Davidson Dance Studio.1:00 pm Free |
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Origami Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Join the Davis Origami Group and learn to fold spring themed origami. Open to all ages and abilities.1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free |
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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 |
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Ribs & Rotary Community BBQ Central Park, Davis CA Rotary Clubs of Davis present the Davis community BBQ, featuring Ludy’s Famous BBQ. Vegan & Veggie options available. Music, food, beer garden, kids zone, auction, pie palooza… Tix online @ ribsandrotary2015.eventbrite.com. $35 adult/$10 kids/free for kids<5.5:00 pm – 9:00 pm $35/$10 |
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Ken Kemmerling on Piano Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis CA Jazz standards & requests.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free |
Early Music Ensemble Episcopal Church of St. Martin, Davis CA $12 adults/$6 st & kids.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $6/$12 |
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Valo Boheme Delta of Venus, Davis CA Live music under the trees.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free |
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Author Event: Mary Reynolds Thompson The Avid Reader, Davis CA Marin writer, poet, and earth advocate presents her new book “Reclaiming the Wild Soul: How Earth’s Landscapes Restore Us to Wholeness”.7:30 pm Free |
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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 |
Philippe Sly+John Charles Britton Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details.8:00 pm $11+ |
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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 |
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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 |
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DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free |
Sunday, May 17, 2015
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Nature’s Theater for Kids Winters Community Center, Winters CA Theatrical nature story with costumed characters. Children embark on mini-quest to save the day. Located on organic walnut orchard along Putah Creek–register to get address. Lunch and drinks included. $25 child/$15 additional.10:00 am – 2:00 pm $25/$15 |
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Hippie Fest Plainfield Station, Woodland CA A total family fun day with live music. Bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, and more! Prizes for best hippie attire and best hippie decorated car. Grab your hula hoops and hit the county road in that VW microbus! $20 adults/$10 kids.11:00 am – 10:00 pm $20/$10 |
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 |
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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 |
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Celebration of Life Art Festival and Ribbon Cutting Party Davis Cemetery, Davis CA An all day celebration of the arts. Celebrating the opening of their historic hill and arboretum with live music performances, poetry, and ribbon cutting ceremony.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free |
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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 |
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Museum Open House Bohart Museum of Entomology, Davis CA What do Beyonce and Yoda have in common? They have insects named after them! How exactly do organisms get named? Learn, look, and laugh at this next free, family-friendly event at the Bohart.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free |
Storytime Through the Seasons UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Under the Tuscan Sun. Explore the natural, cultural, and flavorful world of the Mediterranean in this program for children and families. Meet @ Gazebo.1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Free |
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International Children’s Storytelling International House, Davis CA Dance, puppets and music! Free for members/$2 kids/$5 family.1:30 pm – 3:30 pm $2 |
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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.2:00 pm $5 |
Master Gardeners Q&A Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions about drought tolerant herbs, using containers and vertical gardening to maximize space & any other gardening concerns.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free |
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Philippe Sly+John Charles Britton Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details.2:00 pm $11+ |
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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 |
Bicycle Workshop International House, Davis CA Bring in your bike for a tune-up!3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free |
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University Chorus & Auburn Symphony Orchestra Mondavi Center, Davis CA University Chorus (Jeffrey Thomas, director), the Auburn Symphony (Peter Jaffe, music director and conductor) & Richard Cionco (piano) perform Gershwin’s Cuban Overture & Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, op. 80. Presented by Dr. Rodney & Karen Kihara. $40 adults/$20 st.3:00 pm – 5:00 pm $40/$20 |
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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. Every Sunday.4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
Davis Cook’s Showcase Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Food prepared by distinguished chefs from local Davis eateries. A benefit dinner for Davis Community Meals. Dinner, drawing, silent auction and music by Donna Wren, Ken Kemmerling and Friends. Come and help support our work serving the homeless and hungry in Davis!5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $45 |
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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 |
Monday, May 18, 2015
Jazz Composers Concert Music Building, Davis CA Coordinated by Jacám Manricks, this concert features compositions by student jazz composers.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free |
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Mindful Cannabis Workshop Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Join Mindful Cannabis Consulting and learn how to hone in on the strains and methods that will work best for your particular symptoms and biochemistry. All experience levels are warmly welcomed to this safe space.6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
Eco-Class: IPM for the Home Gardener Veterans Memorial Center, Davis CA A month long series of classes hosted by the City of Davis. Learn how to use Integrated Pest Management to control your garden’s pests.6:30 pm Free |
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High Octane Latin Jazz Delta of Venus, Davis CA Live music under the trees.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free |
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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 |
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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, May 19, 2015
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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 |
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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.4:00 pm – 7:00 pm $5 |
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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 |
Walt Klenz Lectureship Series: Richard Mendelson Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine & Food Science, Davis CA Come and hear Richard Mendelson, an internationally-recognized expert on vineyard and wine law and related land use, intellectual property, business and administrative law issues, speak at the Robert Mondavi Institute at UC Davis.5:30 pm – 6:30 pm $10/$5 |
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Tuesday Blues-Day Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA The Evan Daly Blues Band will help you get your Blues fix on the third Tuesday of each month.6:00 pm Free |
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Cyber Security Explorit Science Center, Davis CA Dewight Kramer, an Information Security Consultant for UC Davis, will give a presentation on Cyber Security. This presentation will review some concepts and terms becoming more common in today’s news, IOT, SmartGrids, SmartCars, and EMV.7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
Laverne Cox Mondavi Center, Davis CA Award-winning actress, advocate and leader Laverne Cox has taken her empowering message of living authentically all over the country. Tix @ mondaviarts.com.8:00 pm – 10:00 pm $19.50-$51 |
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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, May 20, 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Playing With Fire: One-act Comedies Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA The Art Theater of Davis presents three short plays, each by a different playwright: Strindberg, Pirandello and Chekhov. $18 adv/$20 door. playingwithfire.brownpapertickets.com7:00 pm – 9:30 pm $20/$18 |
Open Mic Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Comedy, music, poetry…now is your chance to show it off.8:00 pm Free |
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Shorts N Longs Third Space, Davis CA Real stories told by real people in front of other real people.8:00 pm $Donation |
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Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. Every Wednesday. Food/drink purchase required.8:00 pm $1+ |
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Trivia Night Krush Burger, Davis CA Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages.9:00 pm Free |
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Evan Daly Our House, Davis CA And his Blues band.9:30 pm Free |
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UCD Film Fest Varsity Theatre, Davis CA Each year the array of short films is unpredictable and exciting. Filmmakers include a wide range of undergraduate and graduate students from across the campus.10:00 pm – 11:30 pm Price TBA |
Thursday, May 21, 2015
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Sarah Plum, Violin Music Building, Davis CA Shinkoskey Noon Concert: works by undergraduate music majors.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free |
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Wine’d Down Thursday Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Live music from Sacramento based Bread and Jam duo playing a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to classical to popular music. Their music should pair perfectly with wine.5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free |
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Medieval Poetry & English History Workshop Logos Books, Davis CA Medieval English poetry often seems to be written in a different, incomprehensible language. Come learn to read and recite in this ancient tongue! No prior knowledge necessary – DHS Madrigals and refreshments included!6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free |
Eco-Class: Reducing Toxics in Your Home Veterans Memorial Center, Davis CA Nothing says eco-groovy like washing your windows with vinegar. Get some tips on how to reduce the nasty chemicals in your home. Part of a month long series of classes hosted by the City of Davis.6:30 pm Free |
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Permaculture as a Way Forward Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Presented by Denise Rushing. Part of the Tuleyome lecture series.6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free |
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Playing With Fire: One-act Comedies Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA Three short one-act plays, each by a different playwright:Strindberg, Pirandello and Chekhov. $18 adv/$20 door. playingwithfire.brownpapertickets.com7:00 pm – 9:30 pm $20/$18 |
Beverly Smith + John Grimm Bill Wagman House Concerts, Davis CA Davis, famous for its living room shows…and this is why.7:30 pm $15 |
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God of Carnage Wright Hall, Davis CA Performed by MFA students Joyful Simpson, JanLee Marshall, Greg Pierotti and Chris Wolfe. In the Arena Theatre.8:00 pm Price TBA |
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House Show The Morgue, Davis CA The Woolen Men (PDX) + Andrew Diamond Folk Implosion + Wild Kings. All ages.8:00 pm $5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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UCD Film Fest Varsity Theatre, Davis CA Each year the array of short films is unpredictable and exciting. Filmmakers include a wide range of undergraduate and graduate students from across the campus.10:00 pm – 11:30 pm Price TBA |
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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
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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 ![]() |
Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 Second Street, Davis, CA, United States – (530) 758-5284
Regal Davis Stadium 5
420 G Street, Davis, CA, United States – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1705
Regal Davis Holiday 6
101 F Street, Davis, CA, United States – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1704