Things to do in Davis, CA for the weekend of July 13th
There are a lot of things to do in Davis this weekend. New movies in town include:
Ice Age: Continental Drift
1hr 34min – Rated PG – Animation/Action/Adventure
Director: Mike Thurmeier – Cast: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo,Chris Wedge – : 
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest. Manny and the gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures, explore a brave new world, and battle ruthless pirates. Scrat’s reunion with his beloved but cursed acorn catapults him to places no prehistoric squirrel has gone before.
Here are live event highlights from our friends at The Davis Dirt.
Friday, July 13
8:00am
Summer Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Davis Free
When Fri, July 13, 8am – 8pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A favorite of locals and visitors alike, the Downtown Davis Summer Sidewalk Sale is well into its 3rd decade of providing sizzling deals on fabulous merchandise. Find great deals all weekend long. Free * Shopping Click To View Event
10:00am
Trash to Treasures Sale @ Pence Gallery Free
When Fri, July 13, 10am – 5pm
Where 212 D St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description The annual sidewalk sale! Drop by to find an assortment of goodies ranging from fine art, posters, frames, furniture, collectibles, linens, and vintage items, all donated by the public to help support the Pence. Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
3:00pm
Tales for Tails @ Davis Public Library Free
When Fri, July 13, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Where 315 E. 14th St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Read to a therapy dog. Animals are ideal reading companions because they: help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure, listen attentively, do not judge, laugh or criticize, allow children to proceed at their own pace, & are less intimidating than peers. First come, first served for 10 minute slots. No reservations. Free * Friends Click To View Event
4:00pm
Mr. Glass @ Delta of Venus Free
When Fri, July 13, 4pm – 10pm
Where 122 B St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Immensely popular soul and jazz DJ show on the shady Delta of Venus patio, with happy hour specials 3p-6p. Free * Music Click To View Event
5:00pm
2nd Friday Art About @ Downtown Davis Free
When Fri, July 13, 5pm – 9pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in Downtown Davis and beyond. Free * Art Click To View Event
5:00pm
Artist Reception @ UC Davis Craft Center Free
When Fri, July 13, 5pm – 7pm
Where South Silo , Davis , CA (map)
Description “Pottery and Pictures” by Craft Center glass, wood and ceramic instructors, Suzanne Gerttula & Andrew Groover. Show runs 6/25-7/27. Free * Art Click To View Event
6:00pm
Wine Tasting @ Davis Food Co-op $1/taste
When Fri, July 13, 6pm – 8pm
Where 620 G St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Taste a selection of wines in the Conf. Rm. 21+. Proceeds benefit the NCGA’s No Kid Hungry campaign. $1/taste * Eat/Drink Click To View Event
8:15pm
Hairspray @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$18
When Fri, July 13, 8:15pm – 10:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Welcome to the 60s! A loveable plus-size heroine, Baltimore’s Tracy has a passion for dancing, wins a spot on a local TV dance program, and transforms from outsider to celebrity. $16 stdnts/snrs, $18 gen. admin. $16-$18 * Theater Click To View Event
8:30pm
Bill Scholer Blues Band @ Palms Playhouse $15
When Fri, July 13, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $15 * Music Click To View Event
9:30pm
Bruan John Appleby @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
When Fri, July 13, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Appleby is considered to be one of the best performers in Seattle. His buddies from Seattle, Lemolo, and Tumbleweed Wanderers (Oak) open, 21+. $5 * Music Click To View Event
Saturday, July 14
8:00am
Summer Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Davis Free
When Sat, July 14, 8am – 8pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A favorite of locals and visitors alike, the Downtown Davis Summer Sidewalk Sale is well into its 3rd decade of providing sizzling deals on fabulous merchandise. Find great deals all weekend long. Free * Shopping Click To View Event
8:00am
Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
When Sat, July 14, 8am – 1pm
Where 405 C St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Support your local farmers. Seasonal produce, baked goods, hot food-to-go & more. Free * Eat/Drink Click To View Event
10:00am
Trash to Treasures Sale @ Pence Gallery Free
When Sat, July 14, 10am – 5pm
Where 212 D St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description The annual sidewalk sale! Drop by to find an assortment of goodies ranging from fine art, posters, frames, furniture, collectibles, linens, and vintage items, all donated by the public to help support the Pence. Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
10:30am
Sketchcrawl @ Downtown Davis Free
When Sat, July 14, 10:30am – 3:00pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Sharpen your pencils for Worldwide Sketchcrawl Day! Meet at Mishka’s (610 2nd St.) and sketch around downtown Davis, either together or individually. Meet again at 3p at Davis Commons (1st & E) to look at each others’ sketchbooks. Bring something to draw with and something to draw on!Letsdrawdavis.wordpress.com for details. Free and open to everyone, all ages and abilities. Free * Art Click To View Event
11:00am
Piano Man @ Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School Free
When Sat, July 14, 11am – 12pm
Where 1441 Danbury St. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Creative music for preschool age children. Includes singing, movement, learning and laughing. Free * Friends Click To View Event
12:00pm
Tales for Tails @ Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School Free
When Sat, July 14, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Where 1441 Danbury St. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Read to a therapy dog. Animals are ideal reading companions because they: help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure, listen attentively, do not judge, laugh or criticize, allow children to proceed at their own pace, & are less intimidating than peers. First come, first served for 15 minute slots. No reservations. In school library Free * Friends Click To View Event
12:00pm
*Doggie Ice Cream Social @ Davis Ace Free
When Sat, July 14, 12pm – 1pm
Where 240 G St. (map)
Description At the temporary 2nd Pet bld. Bring your furry canine friend and they receive one FREE frozen sweet treat! Time TBA
7:00pm
Davis Moo-nlight Run @ Kaiser Permanente $16/$14
When Sat, July 14, 7pm – 9pm
Where 1955 Cowell Blvd , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description The 3rd annual Davis Moo-nlight Races will include 5K, 10K, half-marathon and a Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run. A post-race celebration under the full moon that includes a beer garden (21+). Register at Fleet Feet (615 2nd St.) or online @ changeofpace.com/moonlight_register.html; $14 7/2-7/13, $16 7/14. $16/$14 * Dancing/Fitness Click To View Event
7:30pm
Reading: Land of Milk & Money @ Avid Reader Free
When Sat, July 14, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Mathematics professor and California State Senate Fellow Anthony Barcellos reads from his upcoming novel about a Portuguese family who settles in California’s Central Valley on a dairy farm in the 1980’s. The book is based on the true story of his family’s struggles over the farm’s inheritance and the feud that ensues. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
8:00pm
House Show @ Chillanova House Donations accepted
When Sat, July 14, 8pm – 10pm
Where 802 Villanova , Davis , CA (map)
Description KDVS presents Wounded Lion (LA) + G. Green (Sac) + Godspeed 209 (Stockton). All ages. Donations accepted * Music Click To View Event
8:15pm
Hairspray @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$18
When Sat, July 14, 8:15pm – 10:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Welcome to the 60s! A loveable plus-size heroine, Baltimore’s Tracy has a passion for dancing, wins a spot on a local TV dance program, and transforms from outsider to celebrity. $16 stdnts/snrs, $18 gen. admin. $16-$18 * Theater Click To View Event
Sunday, July 15
8:00am
Summer Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Davis Free
When Sun, July 15, 8am – 8pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A favorite of locals and visitors alike, the Downtown Davis Summer Sidewalk Sale is well into its 3rd decade of providing sizzling deals on fabulous merchandise. Find great deals all weekend long. Free * Shopping Click To View Event
10:00am
Trash to Treasures Sale @ Pence Gallery Free
When Sun, July 15, 10am – 5pm
Where 212 D St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description The annual sidewalk sale! Drop by to find an assortment of goodies ranging from fine art, posters, frames, furniture, collectibles, linens, and vintage items, all donated by the public to help support the Pence. Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
10:00am
U-Pick Day @ Bridgeway Farms Fruit Stand Free
When Sun, July 15, 10am – 5pm
Where 8946 Olmo Ln., I-80 Kidwell Exit, Btwn. Davis & Dixon , , CA (map)
Description It’s the first U-pick day at the Cloverleaf! Pick buckets of delicious apricots, blackberries & peaches at discount prices to make your favorite pie or jam! Free * Eat/Drink
10:00am
Art/Nature Workshop @ UC Davis Arboretum Free
When Sun, July 15, 10am – 12pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A hands-on, interactive workshop to explore the relationship between creativity and the natural world. Meet at the Gazebo. All ages. Free * Nature Click To View Event
12:00pm
Sunday Service @ Bike Forth Free
When Sun, July 15, 12pm – 4pm
Where 1221.5 4th St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A day to service Bike 4th. Everyone welcome. Tasks include organizing inventory, harvesting parts, posting shop signs, cleaning and maintenance, and general shop improvement. Every 3rd Sunday. Potlucks encouraged but not required. Free * Friends Click To View Event
1:45pm
Children’s Storytelling @ International House (I-House) $2/Free
When Sun, July 15, 1:45pm – 3:00pm
Where 10 College Pk. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Hear about “Yoga For Kids”, refreshments will be served. $2 non-mem/ Free members. $2/Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
2:15pm
Hairspray @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$18
When Sun, July 15, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Welcome to the 60s! A loveable plus-size heroine, Baltimore’s Tracy has a passion for dancing, wins a spot on a local TV dance program, and transforms from outsider to celebrity. $16 stdnts/snrs, $18 gen. admin. $16-$18 * Theater Click To View Event
4:00pm
Knitting & Crafting Circle @ Davis Food Co-op Free
When Sun, July 15, 4pm – 6pm
Where 620 G St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Come knitters, crocheters, embroiderers all! Gather with friends to work on your projects, troubleshoot problems, and discuss favorites. First and third Sunday of every month in the Conf. Rm. Free * Friends Click To View Event
6:00pm
Yolo Mambo @ Ketmoree Thai Restaurant Free
When Sun, July 15, 6pm – 8pm
Where 238 G St. , Davis , CA (map)
Description The trans-global rhythms of Yolo Mambo will transport you to Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Cape Verde, France, Spain, New Zealand, and back to the States. Yolo Mambo blends spicy cha-cha, jazz, bossa-nova, samba, salsa and folk. Free * Music Click To View Event