Things to Do Around Davis – November 6, 2015 – Tandem Weekend Guide

Autumn is a great time to explore what’s happening around Davis. Check out all the live events around town. If we’ve missed any fun activities, please let us know.

QUICK LINKS
Live Davis Events

UC Davis Athletics Events

Movies in Davis, CA

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

Friday, November 6, 2015

	Folk Music Jam Session Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels and listeners are welcome.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	First Fridays w/ Coldshot The Graduate, Davis CA Sing along to all of your classic rock favorites.6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
	DHS Fall Musical: Band Geeks Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA A celebration of High School Musicians. Thur-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2p. $16 gen/$12 sen/$10 st. Tix @ dhs-djusd-ca.schoolloop.com.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $10-$16
	Paint & Sip Cork It Again, Davis CA PAINTING WITH LISA. PAINTING: PARISIAN NIGHT7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $30
	International Film International House, Davis CA Film title TBD. Refreshments are served at 7:30p and the film begins promptly at 8p. Donation gratefully accepted.7:30 pm Free
	In Conversation with Zadie Smith Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $13.5+
	Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $23.5+
	Terry Evans Palms Playhouse, Winters CA Terry Evans is one of the most dynamic old school soul and blues singers performing today. Evans has been performing since the 1960’s, performing great originals and classic soul and blues standards. After growing up in Mississippi, where he sang both gospel and blues, he moved to Los Angeles where he became one of LA’s foremost session vocalists, soon working with such artists as John Fogerty, Joan Armatrading, John Lee Hooker, Boz Scaggs, Maria Muldaur, Pops Staples among many others. Evans is perhaps best known, though, for his longtime collaborations with Ry Cooder.8:00 pm $20
	The Spiral Electric + VASAS + San Kazakgascar Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. The Spiral Electric (SF) is a new psychedelic rock band that brings a mixture of roaring guitars & orbiting synthesizer not heard this side of the galaxy since HAL 9000 dropped acid with Brian Jones in the windmills of your mind. VASAS (Sacto) is neo-psych weird-pop sweethearts. San Kazakgascar (Sacto) is quasi-Middle Eastern/Indian psychedelia. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @ 8p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm $5

Saturday, November 7, 2015

	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
	St. James Holiday Bazaar St. James Church, Davis CA Crafters, artisans, and collectors selling quilts, woodcraft, wooden toys, plants, tabletop Christmas trees, crochet and knit items, scarves, paintings, jewelry, antique prints, homemade baked goods and jams. Free entrance, ample free parking.9:00 am – 3:00 pm Free
	Garden Work Day Central Park Gardens, Davis CA Help spruce up the gardens! Tools, gloves, and training provided.10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free
	First Saturday Wine and Music Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Fuzzy Dice, Dianna Craig and Heidi Brekebrede, are joined by Chris Sanborn, all vocalists with Frankie and the Fabletones, performing 3 part harmony doing songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Plus great wine!1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	Block Party Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Create, build, and play with Legos in the Children’s Activity Room. 1st Saturday of every month. This is a drop-in, unsupervised program and due to the nature of the activity, it is not recommended for children under 3.2:00 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Write-In Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Write your National Novel Writing Month novel with other Davis participants! For more info on NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org.2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Free
	Davis Wetlands Tour Wastewater Treatment Plant, Davis CA Explore the City of Davis’ crown jewel of wetlands habitat. Join trained docents on a 2-hour excursion through the Wetlands and learn how it’s able to treat wastewater while supporting an abundance of wildlife.3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	DHS Fall Musical: Band Geeks Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA A celebration of High School Musicians. Thur-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2p. $16 gen/$12 sen/$10 st. Tix @ dhs-djusd-ca.schoolloop.com.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $10-$16
	Paint & Sip Art Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA PAINTING WITH ZSOFIA. PAINTING: HORSE7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $30
	The Snow Queen Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Students developed the script using Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale.7:00 pm $5
	Achilles Wheel Palms Playhouse, Winters CA Achilles Wheel is a high energy Roots and World music/Rock and Roll band from the Grass Valley area, featuring award winning songwriting played on numerous stringed instruments and more drums than you can shake a stick at.8:00 pm $15
	Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Mondavi Center, Davis CA Details are available at the Mondavi Center website: www.mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $23.5+
	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
	DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free

Sunday, November 8, 2015

	St. James Holiday Bazaar St. James Church, Davis CA Crafters, artisans, and collectors selling quilts, woodcraft, wooden toys, plants, tabletop Christmas trees, crochet and knit items, scarves, paintings, jewelry, antique prints, homemade baked goods and jams. Free entrance, ample free parking.9:00 am – 3:00 pm Free
	Bingo! Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA Davis Odd Fellows Bingo! is a great way for the community to support the many non-profit organizations in Yolo County.12:00 pm – 4:30 pm $20/$12
	The Snow Queen Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Students developed the script using Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale.12:00 pm $5
	Artist Reception Gallery 1855, Davis CA Thought provoking black and white photography of New York City by UC Davis Emeritus Professor Kathryn Silva. Light refreshments served.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Write-In Cloud Forest Cafe, Davis CA Write your National Novel Writing Month novel with other Davis participants! For more info on NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	Author Event: Shades of Blue The Avid Reader, Davis CA Debra DeAngelo, David Lacy, Samantha White, and Karen Lynch read, discuss, and sign their book about depression, suicide & feeling blue.2:00 pm Free
	DHS Fall Musical: Band Geeks Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA A celebration of High School Musicians. Thur-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2p. $16 gen/$12 sen/$10 st. Tix @ dhs-djusd-ca.schoolloop.com.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm $10-$16
	Native American Uses of CA Plants UC Davis Welcome Center, Davis CA An engaging, family-friendly tour of the Native American Contemplative Garden and discover traditional uses for a variety of CA plants.2:00 pm Free
	Sacred Circle Dancing International House, Davis CA Part village folk festival; part meditation in motion. Dances both lively and meditational to glorious music from all over the world. No prior experience necessary; each dance is taught first. Every second Sunday of the month.2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
	Pamela Trokanski Fall Concert Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA “Blood, Reciprocity, and Kevin Bacon”… an entertaining romp through the world of relationships, etiquette, and social interactions. $18 gen/$12 kids, st. & sr. Tix @ Dance Workshop or online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2413993. For info: 530.756.3949 / [email protected]:00 pm $18/$12
	Empyrean Ensemble: Newly Written, Here & There Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org.7:00 pm $20/$10
	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
	Stories on Stage Pence Gallery, Davis CA A monthly program highlighting fiction writers. Check website storiesonstagedavis.com for updates.7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Free
	Slow Slow Loris + Dawn French & John Thrump + Christine Richers Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Slow Slow Loris (Berlin) is an experimental/avant-garde melodic noise-music duo. Dawn French & John Thrump is music made from home-made synths & whatnot. Christine Richers is experimental, modern comp. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @8p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm $5

Monday, November 9, 2015

	Artist Talk: Thomas GreyEyes C.N. Gorman Museum, Davis CA As part of the exhibition A Decade Later: Recent Acquisitions of the C.N. Gorman Museum, exhibiting artist Thomas GreyEyes (Diné) gives an artist talk about his practice and recent works.3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free
	Auditions: I Gelosi by David Bridel Davis High School, Davis CA All 9th -12th grade students are invited to come audition for our winter production. No prior experience is needed & newcomers are welcome! Email Isabel at: [email protected] to sign up for a 10-minute audition slot. Show up for your audition slot at Room S-1 at Davis High School. Monday, Nov 9th 3:45p–6p. Tuesday, Nov 10th 3:45–6p. Wednesday, Nov 11th 2:45–6p. Visit acmetheatre.net/upcoming-events for more info.3:45 pm – 6:00 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, November 10, 2015

	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
	Tour & Treat Pence Gallery, Davis CA A program to invite the public into the gallery during lunch hour. Director Natalie Nelson talks for 20 min. about a current show. You are welcome to enjoy your lunch and a free cookie in the conference rm. No RSVP necessary.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	Streaming Author Visit w/ Andy Weir Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Bestselling author Andy Weir will join us for a virtual discussion about his first novel The Martian that was adapted for the screen and is currently showing in theatres, starring Matt Damon.6:30 pm – 8:30 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
	Trivia Night Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Popular place to show off your smarts. Get there early to find a table.9:30 pm – 11:30 pm Free

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

	Toddler Play Group Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A meet-up group for toddlers and their parents. Meet new friends & schmooze about the joys and challenges of parenting toddlers. In the Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.). Snacks provided.9:00 am – 10:30 am Free
	Veteran’s Day Ceremony Davis Cemetery, Davis CA Honoring the veterans with a presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop 466, speakers and music by Davis High School Madrigal.11:00 am – 12:00 pm Free
	Science Café City Hall Tavern, Davis CA A casual event in which scientists engage the general public to discuss their research, current events, or any aspect of science. Soft drinks provided! Featured speaker TBA.5:30 pm – 6:30 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
	Men’s Talk Circle International House, Davis CA Men talking about that which holds meaning for them, as they feel ready. 18+. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month.7:00 pm – 9:15 pm Free
	NaNoWriMo Write-In Crepeville, Davis CA Write your National Novel Writing Month novel with other Davis participants! For more info on NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org.7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free
	La Table Francaise Logos Books, Davis CA Parlez-vous francais? French speakers gather every second Wednesday of the month for lively discussions on various topics. Check logosbooks.wordpress.com for topic info.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	Bad Kids + Fake Tides + Kalm Dog Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Bad Kids (San Diego) is hoodrat/garage/turf/nonsense. Fake Tides (San Diego) is a garage/surf punk trio. Kalm Dog (Davis) is a new project from Kris of Jaded Juice Riders + Kristina, Kasra & Daniel. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @ 8p.8:00 pm – 11:00 pm $5
	Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. Every Wednesday. Purchase required. Cheap appetizer & drink specials available to trivia goers & happy hour starts @ 9p.8:00 pm
	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, November 12, 2015

	Lydian Quartet Mondavi Center, Davis CA Colloquially known to fellow musicians and composers as “The Lyds,” has earned a reputation as one of the most important quartets for sharing the work of living composers.12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	Wine’d Down Thursday Sundstrom Hill Winery, Davis CA Flatland String Band gives a string band interpretation to popular hits, old time and bluegrass fiddle tunes as well as traditional melodies from the last two centuries. Good time with great wine!5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free
	Lecture: Learn About the Yolo Natural Heritage Program Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA With Petrea Marchand. Presented by Tuleyome, a Woodland based non-profit organization.6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Free
	DHS Fall Musical: Band Geeks Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA A celebration of High School Musicians. Thur-Sat @ 7p, Sun @ 2p. $16 gen/$12 sen/$10 st. Tix @ dhs-djusd-ca.schoolloop.com.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $10-$16
	Rod Picott Bill Wagman House Concerts, Davis CA Rod Picott, rodpicott.com, a wonderful singer/songwriter. Res. required, (530) 753-3472 or [email protected]7:30 pm – 10:00 pm $15
	Government Inspector UC Davis Main Theater, Davis CA If you’ve ever felt that your government isn’t doing much for the common man and woman, “Government Inspector” might feel familiar. The circa 1840 comedy of errors by Nikolai Gogol satirizes greed, stupidity and the extensive political corruption of the time. Directed by Patricia Miller. Thur-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $15 gen/$10 st & sen.8:00 pm $15/$10
	Patrice Pike Palms Playhouse, Winters CA Songwriter and terrific performer Patrice Pike is a longtime musician out of Austin, Texas who initially broke into the big time world of music barely out of high school as the dynamic front woman with the jam band Sister Seven.8:00 pm $15
	San Francisco Symphony Mondavi Center, Davis CA Please visit Mondavi Center’s website for details: mondaviarts.org.8:00 pm $31+
	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 (click this link to see full schedule)

 

November 2015

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
01 Women’s Soccer UC Irvine 2:00 PM Irvine, Calif. Men’s Tennis Pacific Tiger Invitational All Day Stockton, Calif.	02	03	04	05 Men’s Water Polo UC San Diego 6:00 PM La Jolla, Calif.	06 Swimming & Diving Utah 3:00 PM Salt Lake City, Utah Women’s Volleyball UC Santa Barbara 7:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif.	07 Swimming & Diving BYU 10:00 AM Provo, Utah Football Weber State 11:00 AM Ogden, Utah Men’s Water Polo Loyola Marymount 12:00 PM Los Angeles, Calif. Women’s Basketball Humboldt State 2:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly 4:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Calif. Men’s Soccer First Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed Cross Country Doc Adams Open TBA Davis, Calif.
08	09	10	11 Men’s Soccer Semifinals TBA Home of the Higher Seed	12	13 Men’s Basketball North Dakota State 5:30 PM The Pavilion Women’s Basketball Stanford DH 7:30 PM Davis, Calif. Cross Country NCAA West Regionals TBA Seattle, Wash.	14 Football Cal Poly 2:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Soccer Championship TBA Home of the Higher Seed
15 Women’s Volleyball Hawaii 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Basketball Portland 4:00 PM The Pavilion	16 Women’s Basketball Pacific 7:00 PM Davis, Calif.	17	18 Men’s Basketball Fresno Pacific 7:00 PM The Pavilion	19 Women’s Basketball San Diego State 6:30 PM San Diego, Calif. Men’s Soccer First Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed	20 Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA USAFA, Colo.	21 Women’s Volleyball UC Irvine 7:00 PM Irvine, Calif. Football Sacramento State TBA Sacramento, Calif. Cross Country NCAA Nationals TBA Louisville, Ky. Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA USAFA, Colo.
22 Men’s Soccer Second Round TBA Home of the Top 16 Seeds Men’s Water Polo Opponent TBA TBA USAFA, Colo.	23 Women’s Basketball Air Force 6:00 PM Davis, Calif.	24 Men’s Basketball Sacramento State 7:00 PM Sacramento, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly 7:00 PM Davis, Calif.	25	26	27 Women’s Basketball Portland State 7:00 PM Portland, Ore.	28 Men’s Basketball Utah Valley 6:00 PM Orem, Utah
29 Women’s Basketball Portland 2:00 PM Portland, Ore. Men’s Soccer Third Round TBA Home of the Higher Seed	30

Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes