Things to Do in Davis Calendar – Weekend of July 12, 13, 14, 2013
At the Movies
Despicable Me 2
1hr 38min – Rated PG – Animation/Comedy/Family
Director: Pierre Coffin – Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand
In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2. Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions…and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.
Regal Cinemas Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA 12:45 4:00 4:45 7:15 9:50pm
Grown Ups 2
1hr 41min – Rated PG-13 – Comedy
Director: Dennis Dugan – Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek
Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises: the last day of school.
The Lone Ranger
2hr 29min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Western
Director: Gore Verbinski – Cast: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner,Barry Pepper
A thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice-taking the audience on a runaway train of more »
The Heat
1hr 57min – Rated R – Comedy
Director: Paul Feig – Cast: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Kaitlin Olson, Taran Killam, Raw Leiba
Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence–and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.’s “finest,” is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to more »
Monsters University
1hr 47min – Rated G – Animation/Comedy
Director: Dan Scanlon – Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer-and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths withmore »
World War Z
1hr 56min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure
Director: Marc Forster – Cast: Brad Pitt, James Badge Dale, Eric West, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox
A sober telling of the aftermath of a war fought against a legion of humans who were inflicted with a virus, died and were re-animated into flesh-eating zombies.
Pacific Rim
2hr 11min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Guillermo del Toro – Cast: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Clifton Collins Jr.
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are more »
White House Down
2hr 17min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Drama
Director: Roland Emmerich – Cast: Channing Tatum, M Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, James Woods, Jamie Foxx
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group more »
Despicable Me 2 in 3D
1hr 38min – Rated PG – Animation/Comedy/Family
Director: Pierre Coffin – Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand
In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2. Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions…and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.
Pacific Rim in 3D
2hr 11min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Guillermo del Toro – Cast: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Clifton Collins Jr.
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are more »
Man of Steel
2hr 23min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy/Drama
Director: Zack Snyder – Cast: Henry Cavill, Diane Lane, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
This Is The End
1hr 47min – Rated R – Comedy
Director: Evan Goldberg – Cast: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride
Follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption.
Before Midnight
1hr 48min – Rated R – Drama
Director: Richard Linklater – Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Ariane Labed, Athina Rachel Tsangari
We meet Celine and Jesse nine years after their last rendezvous. Almost two decades have passed since their first encounter on a train bound for Vienna, and we now find them in their early forties in Greece. Before the clock strikes midnight, we will again become part of their story.
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA 1:20 4:00pm
Much Ado About Nothing
1hr 49min – Rated PG-13 – Comedy/Drama
Director: Joss Whedon – Cast: Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg, Amy Acker, Ashley Johnson, Alexis Denisof
Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio. While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero, while more »
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA 1:30 3:50 6:10 8:30pm
The Bling Ring
1hr 30min – Rated R – Drama/Comedy
Director: Sofia Coppola – Cast: Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard
In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on the glamorous life, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than 3 million in luxury goods more »
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA 6:30 8:40pm
From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, July 12
Summer Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Davis Free
5:00pm – 2nd Friday ArtAbout @ Downtown Davis Free
5:30pm – Bob Wren @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
6:00pm – Wine Tasting @ Davis Food Co-op $1/taste
8:00pm – Keith Little and the Little Band @ Palms Playhouse $20
8:00pm – Love’s Labour’s Lost @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck $10/$8
8:15pm – Cats @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $18-$20
9:30pm – FpodBpod @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
11:00pm – Spray Paint @ KDVS Free
Saturday, July 13
Summer Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Davis Free
8:00am – Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
9:30am – Redwoods in the Valley @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck Free
11:15am – Family Stories @ Davis Public Library Free
3:00pm – Discovery Art: Momentum @ Davis Art Center Free
6:00pm – Ken Kemmerling @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
6:15pm – Moo-nlight Run @ Kaiser Permanente $14-$55
8:00pm – James Garner: A Tribute to Johnny Cash @ Palms Playhouse $20
8:00pm – Spangler, Yellow Jacket Mote, Sorta Like Heaven @ Wunderbar Free
8:00pm – The Importance of Being Earnest @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck $10/$8
8:15pm – Cats @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $18-$20
9:30pm – Cash Pony @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
Sunday, July 14
Summer Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Davis Free
9:00am – U-Pick Fruit Event @ Cloverleaf & Collins Farm Free
11:00am – Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair @ Central Park Free
1:00pm – Artist Reception @ Gallery 1855 Free
1:00pm – Bingo! @ Odd Fellows Hall $12
1:00pm – Food Not Bombs @ Central Park Free
2:15pm – Cats @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $18-$20
4:00pm – Live Irish Session Music @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
7:30pm – Movie: Days of Heaven @ Yolo Pleasure Dome $2
8:00pm – Love’s Labour’s Lost @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck $10/$8