Things to Do in Davis Calendar – Weekend of July 19, 20, 21, 2013
At the Movies
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.
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.
Turbo
1hr 36min – Rated PG – Animation
Director: David Soren – Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz
A high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell onmore »
Red 2
1hr 56min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Comedy
Director: Dean Parisot – Cast: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins,Helen Mirren
Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. To succeed, they’ll need to survive an army of relentless assassins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed government officials, all eager to more »
The Conjuring
1hr 52min – Rated R – Horror/Suspense/Thriller
Director: James Wan – Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor, Shanley Caswell
Based on a true story, the film tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
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 »
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 »
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 »
Turbo 3D
1hr 36min – Rated PG – Animation
Director: David Soren – Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz
A high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell onmore »
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 »
R.I.P.D.
1hr 36min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Comedy
Director: Robert Schwentke – Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker,Stephanie Szostak
A murdered cop is recruited to work for an afterlife police force that battles spirits not yet ready to depart this world.
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 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 »
R.I.P.D. 3D
1hr 36min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Comedy
Director: Robert Schwentke – Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker,Stephanie Szostak
A murdered cop is recruited to work for an afterlife police force that battles spirits not yet ready to depart this world.
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.
Regal Cinemas Davis Stadium 5 420 G Street, Davis, CA 10:20pm
Girl Most Likely
1hr 43min – Rated PG-13 – Comedy
Director: Robert Pulcini – Cast: Kristen Wiig, Matt Dillon, Natasha Lyonne, Annette Bening, Darren Criss
Imogene is a failed New York playwright awkwardly navigating the transition from Next Big Thing to Last Year’s News. After both her career and relationship hit the skids, she’s forced to make the humiliating move back home to New Jersey with her eccentric mother and younger brother more »
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA 1:55 4:10 6:25 8:40pm
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
From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, July 19
12:00pm – Folk Music Jam Session @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck Free
5:30pm – Bob Wren @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
6:00pm – Beer Tasting @ Davis Food Co-op $1/taste, $5/slate
7:30pm – Spoken Word and Jazz Beat Performances @ John Natsoulas Gallery Free
8:00pm – The Importance of Being Earnest @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck $10/$8
8:00pm – Zoe Muth & the Lost Holy Rollers with the Miss Lonely Hearts @ Palms Playhouse $15
8:30pm – She Creatures @ Barnyard Theatre $12-$18
9:30pm – TJ Kong & the Atomic Bomb @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
11:00pm – Rat Stomp @ KDVS Free
Saturday, July 20
8:00am – Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
11:15am – Family Stories @ Davis Public Library Free
2:00pm – Artist Talk @ Pence Gallery Free
4:30pm – Farm Dinner @ Full Belly Farm $60
6:00pm – Ken Kemmerling @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
6:00pm – Youth Film Festival @ Davis Art Center $5
8:00pm – Love’s Labour’s Lost @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck $10/$8
8:30pm – She Creatures @ Barnyard Theatre $12-$18
9:30pm – Rin Tin Tiger @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
Sunday, July 21
9:00am – U-Pick Fruit Event @ Cloverleaf & Collins Farm Free
12:00pm – Sunday Service @ Bike Forth Free
1:00pm – Food Not Bombs @ Central Park Free
2:00pm – Children’s International Storytelling @ International House (I-House) $2/$5
4:00pm – Live Irish Session Music @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
4:00pm – Craft Circle @ Davis Food Co-op Free
8:00pm – The Importance of Being Earnest @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck $10/$8
8:30pm – She Creatures @ Barnyard Theatre $12-$18