Things To Do In Davis – Tandem Davis Weekend Guide – September 25, 2015

There is so much to do in and around Davis this week. Check out the links belows to plan your whole weekend and beyond. If we’ve missed a best thing to do in Davis, CA, please let us know.

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Friday, September 25, 2015

	Jewelery & Accessories Sale Davis Senior Center, Davis CA Find bargain buys of pre-owned fashion items.9:00 am – 1:00 pm Free
	Folk Music Jam Session Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, penny whistles, pipes, flutes, squeezeboxes (you name it) and join your fellow musicians for a little bluegrass over the lunch hour. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome!12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free
	Paint & Sip Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA Paint the Starry Night, led by Brian. Wine $4 a glass/$3 with UCD student ID.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $35
	Uncle Vanya Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA The Art Theatre of Davis presents an original translation/adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic “Uncle Vanya”. To purchase tickets, visit arttheater.org. $15 gen/$10 st. & sr./$10 for all on Thursday.7:00 pm $15/$10
	Author Event: Ellyn & Stacey Bell The Avid Reader, Davis CA Join the authors for a reading, discussion, and signing of their book Singing with the Sirens: Overcoming the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Exploitation.7:30 pm Free
	Seussical, the Musical Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust, and he soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe. Recommended for the whole family. Fri & Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.8:00 pm $18/$16

Saturday, September 26, 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
	Pirates of Penzance, Jr. Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Set sail with this classic comedy. The wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in this swashbuckling performance by the Young Performers Theater. Fri @ 7p, Sat & Sun @ 2p.2:00 pm $8
	Uncle Vanya Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA The Art Theatre of Davis presents an original translation/adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic “Uncle Vanya”. To purchase tickets, visit arttheater.org. $15 gen/$10 st. & sr./$10 for all on Thursday.2:00 pm $15/$10
	Davis Sunrise Rotary’s Oktoberfest Central Park, Davis CA German sausage plate, dessert, local craft beer, cider & wine. Entry includes 1  free alcoholic beverage & souvenir glass. Tix $15 adv/$20 door.5:00 pm – 9:00 pm $15/$20
	Paint & Sip Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA Paint an elephant, led by Yvette. Wine $4 a glass/$3 with UCD student ID.7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $35
	Uncle Vanya Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA The Art Theatre of Davis presents an original translation/adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic “Uncle Vanya”. To purchase tickets, visit arttheater.org. $15 gen/$10 st. & sr./$10 for all on Thursday.7:00 pm $15/$10
	Author Event: Sara Solovitch The Avid Reader, Davis CA Debut author discusses and signs her first book, Playing Scared: A History and Memoir of Stage Fright.7:30 pm Free
	Hopped Up Comedy Show Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA HOsted by James Frey. $15 @ door includes first pint. Seating limited. Contact [email protected] for tickets.8:00 pm $15
	Seussical, the Musical Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust, and he soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe. Recommended for the whole family. Fri & Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.8:00 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
	DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens.11:00 pm Free

Sunday, September 27, 2015

	Butterfly Talk & Tour Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Join naturalist Joel Hernandez to explore the ecology and evolution of butterflies. Get a closer look at how the Arboretum functions as a butterfly preserve.10:00 am Free
	Author Event: Heidi Goodman & Shan-Shan Chen The Avid Reader, Davis CA A fun-filled reading, Q&A, signing and special craft event of the children’s bookMei-Mei’s Lucky Birthday Noodles with the author and illustrator.2:00 pm Free
	Cadenza Café Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, Davis CA Hosted by the Davis Schools Orchestral Music Association, this is a chamber music concert featuring professional musicians and student ensembles. Tix @ Watermelon Music and door.2:00 pm – 5:30 pm $10/$5
	Seussical, the Musical Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis CA Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust, and he soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe. Recommended for the whole family. Fri & Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p. $18 gen/$16 st & sen.2:00 pm $18/$16
	Uncle Vanya Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis CA The Art Theatre of Davis presents an original translation/adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic “Uncle Vanya”. To purchase tickets, visit arttheater.org. $15 gen/$10 st. & sr./$10 for all on Thursday.2:00 pm $15/$10
	Living Well Today Workshop Unitarian Universalist Church, Davis CA Cool Davis & Green Sanctuary present Best-selling author of New Slow City: Living Simply in the World’s Fastest City. William Powers will talk about his current efforts in Bolivia and formalized government policies on “vivir bien,” or “living well.”3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Free
	Yolo Mambo Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Local favorite performs trans global rhythms.6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free
	Classic Film Series Odd Fellows Hall, Davis CA “Kiss Me Deadly” (1955) was quite controversial when released and the Kefauver Commission said that the film was “designed to ruin young viewers.” Ralph Meeker + Cloris Leachman stars.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
	Terror Pigeon+The Yellow Dress+ TWRP Third Space, Davis CA KDVS brings in a night of live music from Nashville to Canada. All ages.7:00 pm $5

Monday, September 28, 2015

	Performers’ Circle Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA Monthly acoustic open mic. All performers welcome! Music, dance, poetry, spoken word, mime, etc. 4th Monday of every month. 6:45p-7:15p open mic sign-ups, 7:15p-8:15p open mic, 8:30p-9p featured performer, Joan Ogden and Steph Thayer.  6:45 pm – 9:00 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
	Avid Reader Book Club: Redeployment by Phil Klay The Avid Reader, Davis CA The Book Club meets every fourth Monday to discuss a new book selection. There is no fee to join.7:30 pm Free

Tuesday, September 29, 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
	Who & the Fucks Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective Presents… + Cucumber & the Suntans + Starrsha+ Jackton & the Improbables.  All ages.8:00 pm $5
	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, September 30, 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
	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. 9/2 It’ About Time (Big Band/Swing/Jazz); 9/9 Hardwater (Pop/Rock/Folk/Blues); 9/16 Keep on Truckin’ (’60s/’70s Rock, Blues & R&B); 9/23 Tha Dirt Feelin’  (Hip Hop & Rock ‘n Roll); 9/30 High Strung (Bluegrass).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
	Felice LaZae Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi Center’s website for further details. http://www.mondaviarts.org/events/index.cfm?season=2015&sort_type=16:30 pm Free
	Mavis Staples + Joan Osborne Mondavi Center, Davis CA Visit Mondavi Center’s website for further details. http://www.mondaviarts.org/events/index.cfm?season=2015&sort_type=18:00 pm $13.5+
	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. No cover. Cheap appetizer and drink specials available to trivia goers, and happy hour starts at 9.8:00 pm Free
	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, October 1, 2015

	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 Bob Dylan Tribute Show featuring: Hardwater, Bill Dakin & The Muddy Waders, Gabe Lewin, Rita Hosking, Odd Poetry, Tarantula, and Brandon Tyler.7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Free

 

	Una Chiacchierata Logos Books, Davis CA Italian lovers are invited to join Franco Renosto for an hour of Italian conversation meeting the first Thursday of every month.7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Free
	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)

September

Friday 25 Field Hockey Pacific 2:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Women’s Volleyball Long Beach State 7:00 PM Long Beach, Calif.	Saturday 26 Cross Country Stanford Invitational 9:50 AM Stanford, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Diablo Valley College 10:40 AM Davis, Calif. Football North Dakota 11:00 AM Grand Forks, N.D. Women’s Soccer Saint Marys 1:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field Field Hockey Missouri State 2:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Men’s Water Polo Stanford 4:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball CSUN 7:00 PM Northridge, Calif.
Sunday 27 Men’s Water Polo Pacific 10:40 AM Davis, Calif. Men’s Soccer San Francisco 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Santa Clara 6:40 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Golf Windon Memorial All Day Glencoe, Ill.	Monday 28 Men’s Golf Windon Memorial All Day Glencoe, Ill.	29	Wednesday 30 Women’s Volleyball UC Riverside 7:00 PM Davis, Calif.

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