Things to do in Davis, CA for the weekend of September 21, 2012
There are a lot of things to do in Davis this weekend. Big movies opening in town include:
House at the End of the Street
1hr 41min – Rated PG-13 – Horror
Director: Mark Tonderai – Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue, Max Thieriot, Gil Bellows, Nolan Gerard Funk
Director: Mark Tonderai – Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue, Max Thieriot, Gil Bellows, Nolan Gerard Funk
Seeking a fresh start, newly divorced Sarah and her daughter Elissa find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn the town is in the shadows of a chilling secret. Years earlier, in the house nextdoor, a daughter killed her parents in their beds, and disappeared – leaving only a brother, Ryan, as the sole survivor. Against Sarah’s wishes, Elissa begins a relationship with the reclusive Ryan – and the closer they get, the deeper they’re all pulled into a mystery more dangerous than they ever imagined. « less
101 F Street, Davis, CA
Trouble with the Curve
1hr 51min – Rated PG-13 – Drama
Director: Robert Lorenz – Cast: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman,Matthew Lillard
Director: Robert Lorenz – Cast: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman,Matthew Lillard
Gus Lobel has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but age is starting to catch up with him and the front office of the Atlanta Braves is starting to question his judgment. The one person who might be able to help is his daughter, Mickey, an associate at a high-powered Atlanta law firm whose drive and ambition has put her on the fast track to becoming partner. Mickey has never been close to her father, who was ill-equipped to be a single parent after the death of his wife.« less
420 G Street, Davis, CA
End of Watch
1hr 49min – Rated R – Action/Adventure/Drama
Director: David Ayer – Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Martinez, Frank Grillo
Director: David Ayer – Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Martinez, Frank Grillo
Young Los Angeles police officers Taylor and Zavala patrol the city’s meanest streets of south central Los Angeles. The action unfolds through footage from the handheld HD cameras of the police officers, gang members, surveillance cameras, and citizens caught in the line of fire to create a riveting portrait of the city’s most dangerous corners, the cops who risk their lives there every day, and the price they and their families are forced to pay. « less
101 F Street, Davis, CA
Dredd 3D
1hr 36min – Rated R – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Pete Travis – Cast: Lena Headey, Domhnall Gleeson, Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Deobia Oparei
Director: Pete Travis – Cast: Lena Headey, Domhnall Gleeson, Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Deobia Oparei
The future America is an irradiated waste land. On its East Coast, running from Boston to Washington DC, lies Mega City One- a vast, violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets. The only force of order lies with the urban cops called “Judges” who possess the combinedpowers of judge, jury and instant executioner. Known and feared throughout the city, Dredd is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge – a dangerous drug epidemic that has users of “Slo-Mo” experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed. « less
101 F Street, Davis, CA
The Master
2hr 30min – Rated R – Drama
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – Cast: Amy Adams, Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman,Rami Malek, Laura Dern
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – Cast: Amy Adams, Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman,Rami Malek, Laura Dern
After returning from the Second World War, a psychologically troubled drifter returns from the war and meets the charismatic leader of a new religion. The Master befriends the drifter to help him sort out his life and provide meaning. The drifter becomes his right-hand man and, after a while begins to question both his belief in the leader and his teachings as the organization grows and gains a fervent following. « less
616 Second Street, Davis, CA
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Here are live event highlights from our friends at The Davis Dirt.
Friday, September 21
9:00am
*Community Mural Painting Workshop @ Davis Art Center ($35/45)
When Fri, September 21, 9am – 12pm
Where Davis Art Center (map)
Description Sign up for a mural workshop at the Davis Art Center. Designing and painting a mural is an amazing experience — fun, playful, colorful, and meditative. The finished mural can last for decades. Join us! The mural will be design and painted in a series of mural workshops. These small, family-friendly classes are for ages 10 and up. Teens, kids, and grown-ups can learn skills that you could later apply to making a mural in your home or school. All skill levels (including no skills!) are welcome. There are both weekday and weekend classes. If you want to participate in the mural but don’t have time for a class, please follow the mural project on DAC’s facebook page — we will have opportunities for people to contribute their ideas for the mural through both drawings and surveys, and possibly some volunteer days in October. Workshop info below! CREATE A COMMUNITY MURAL! PAINT THE DAC SHACK! You can learn to design and paint a mural in a series of workshops. All skill levels (from beginner to advanced) welcome. WHERE: Davis Art Center (DAC) WHEN: September 21 to October 21, 2012 SIGN UP: 530-756-4100 www.davisartcenter.org 1919 F Street Davis CA Design a Mural Workshops** $35 / 45 each day * Think big! Over three days, we will brainstorm, share ideas, draw, design, and color. Learn what makes a great mural. Appreciate other artists’ work. Play with pencils and color! Together, you will decide what we’ll paint on the wall. Relaxed art studio class. All skill levels welcome. Ages 10 to adult 323397 A 9/21 Friday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Site Research: Look, Listen, & Draw $35 / 45* 323397 B 9/22 Saturday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Draw, Design, & Decide $35 / 45* 323397 C 9/23 Sunday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Color & Mix Paint $35 / 45*
3:00pm
Tales for Tails @ Davis Public Library Free
When Fri, September 21, 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
STREET FOOD RODEO @ DOWNTOWN DAVIS (FREE)
When Fri, September 21, 4pm – 9pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Back by popular demand – STREET FOOD RODEO #2, this time with more food vendors! A roundup of the best street food vendors from our region will gather at the corner of 6th & G St. for a rodeo unlike any you’ve experienced. Davisites crave innovative, fresh & affordable street food, and their call is being answered. Here’s a sample of what’s cooking: Pealla, wood oven pizza, our fave taco truck with handmade tortillas, and South Indian dosas, to name just a few. For dessert, try gourmet funnel cakes, churros (gluten-free available), or real fruit popsicles. Wash it down with a glass of kombucha on tap or a mango lassi. Live music by Tha Dirt Feelin’ plus street performers to entertain you in line. Straw bale seating, and valet bike parking too. As if that’s not enough, the Sacramento Contra Dance Society will lead us all in a little do-si-do on the street (music by The Faulkner Family; Talib Huff calls). Two 45-minute dances: 6:30p & 8:15p. Yessiree!! This event is a fundraiser, with a proceeds donated to the Davis School Garden Program – helping kids stay in touch with where real food comes from. To limit waste, please bring re-usable dishware. And don’t forget your cash, as some vendors don’t accept plastic. This event has been kindly sponsored by Yolo Federal Credit Union, with promotional support provided by Yelp. FREE ADMISSION! Free * Eat/Drink Click To View Event
6:00pm
The Road Crew @ E Street Plaza Free
When Fri, September 21, 6pm – 8pm
Where 200 block of E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Part of the September Concert Series hosted by Downtown Davis. The Road Crew plays a variety of Rock & Roll Oldies, Folk, Country, Blues, and Calypso. Free * Music
6:00pm
Wine Tasting @ Davis Food Co-op $1/taste
When Fri, September 21, 6pm – 8pm
Where 620 G St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description “California Rhones” in the Conf. Rm. 21+. Proceeds benefit the NCGA’s No Kid Hungry campaign. $1/taste * Eat/Drink Click To View Event
7:30pm
Reading: The Annals fo the Omega Project @ Avid Reader Free
When Fri, September 21, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A thriller SciFi novel from the pen of Thomas A. Cahill, Ph.D., describes what happens when a group of scientists investigating the beneficial powers of telepathic energy comes under savage attack by ruthless Coven members who subject their hapless victims to ancient mind-control techniques. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
8:00pm
Laura Love Band Dance Party @ Palms Playhouse $15
When Fri, September 21, 8pm – 10pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $15 * Music Click To View Event
8:00pm
Movie: Georgia O’Keeffe @ International House (I-House) Free
When Fri, September 21, 8pm – 10pm
Where 10 College Pk. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Int’l movie screening (2009, USA, director Bob Balaban). Refreshments served @ 7:30p. Movie starts @ 8p. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Free * Movie Click To View Event
8:15pm
City of Angels @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$90
When Fri, September 21, 8:15pm – 10:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description A Hollywood comedy and a detective drama rolled in one that weaves together two storylines about an author struggling to get his book turned into a screenplay, and the second, as a fictional film. $16-$90 * Theater Click To View Event
9:00pm
Lost Lander @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
When Fri, September 21, 9pm – 11pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Tono from Auckland & Cold Eskimo (Baroque pop), open 21+. $5 * Music Click To View Event
Saturday, September 22
12:00am
World Car Free Day @ City of Davis Free
When Sat, September 22, 12am – 8pm
Where 23 Russell Blvd. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description People from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighborhood blocks to remind the world that we don’t have to accept our car-dominated society – ride a bike! Free * Dancing/Fitness Click To View Event
8:00am
Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
When Sat, September 22, 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
9:00am
*Community Mural Painting Workshop @ Davis Art Center ($35/45)
When Sat, September 22, 9am – 12pm
Where Davis Art Center (map)
Description Sign up for a mural workshop at the Davis Art Center. Designing and painting a mural is an amazing experience — fun, playful, colorful, and meditative. The finished mural can last for decades. Join us! The mural will be design and painted in a series of mural workshops. These small, family-friendly classes are for ages 10 and up. Teens, kids, and grown-ups can learn skills that you could later apply to making a mural in your home or school. All skill levels (including no skills!) are welcome. There are both weekday and weekend classes. If you want to participate in the mural but don’t have time for a class, please follow the mural project on DAC’s facebook page — we will have opportunities for people to contribute their ideas for the mural through both drawings and surveys, and possibly some volunteer days in October. Workshop info below! CREATE A COMMUNITY MURAL! PAINT THE DAC SHACK! You can learn to design and paint a mural in a series of workshops. All skill levels (from beginner to advanced) welcome. WHERE: Davis Art Center (DAC) WHEN: September 21 to October 21, 2012 SIGN UP: 530-756-4100 www.davisartcenter.org 1919 F Street Davis CA Design a Mural Workshops** $35 / 45 each day * Think big! Over three days, we will brainstorm, share ideas, draw, design, and color. Learn what makes a great mural. Appreciate other artists’ work. Play with pencils and color! Together, you will decide what we’ll paint on the wall. Relaxed art studio class. All skill levels welcome. Ages 10 to adult 323397 A 9/21 Friday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Site Research: Look, Listen, & Draw $35 / 45* 323397 B 9/22 Saturday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Draw, Design, & Decide $35 / 45* 323397 C 9/23 Sunday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Color & Mix Paint $35 / 45*
10:00am
Guided Tour @ UC Davis Arboretum Free
When Sat, September 22, 10:00am – 11:30am
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Plant Sale Preview. Get a sneak peek at the plants that will be available at the fall plant sales, in a garden setting at their mature sizes. Meet @ Teaching Nursery. Free * Nature Click To View Event
11:00am
Splendid Spiders @ Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School Free
When Sat, September 22, 11am – 1pm
Where 1441 Danbury St. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description There will be many hands-on activities and opportunities for all ages to explore the often hidden world of spiders. Learn about what makes these eight-legged creatures so unique and so important. Presented by the Explorit Science Center and is appropriate for school-age kids. Free * Nature Click To View Event
2:15pm
Seussical The Musical @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $7
When Sat, September 22, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers! $7 * Theater Click To View Event
5:30pm
Jazz Concert @ Sudwerk Brewery & Restaurant Free
When Sat, September 22, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where 2001 2nd St. , Davis , CA (map)
Description “No Bones About It!” – Live music. Free * Music Click To View Event
6:00pm
*Octoberfest @ Davis Central Park $30/$25
When Sat, September 22, 6pm – 9pm
Where Farmers Market Pavilion (map)
Description Admission includes German sausage or veggie option, other delicious Oktoberfest foods and one beverage. Polka music by the Hassenpfeffers. Proceeds benefit NAMI-Yolo and Yolo Crisis Nursery. $30 door/ $25 adv.
6:30pm
Art Auction Gala @ Pence Gallery $40/$30
When Sat, September 22, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 212 D St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Tix sold at the Gallery or www.pencegallery.org, and includes food, drink, entertainment, and bidding. $40/$30 * Art Click To View Event
7:30pm
Reading: Pebbles in the Pond @ Avid Reader Free
When Sat, September 22, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Three authors discuss their contributions to an anthology of inspirational and transformative writings. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
8:15pm
City of Angels @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$90
When Sat, September 22, 8:15pm – 10:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description A Hollywood comedy and a detective drama rolled in one that weaves together two storylines about an author struggling to get his book turned into a screenplay, and the second, as a fictional film. $16-$90 * Theater Click To View Event
Sunday, September 23
9:00am
*Community Mural Painting Workshop @ Davis Art Center ($35/45)
When Sun, September 23, 9am – 12pm
Where Davis Art Center (map)
Description Sign up for a mural workshop at the Davis Art Center. Designing and painting a mural is an amazing experience — fun, playful, colorful, and meditative. The finished mural can last for decades. Join us! The mural will be design and painted in a series of mural workshops. These small, family-friendly classes are for ages 10 and up. Teens, kids, and grown-ups can learn skills that you could later apply to making a mural in your home or school. All skill levels (including no skills!) are welcome. There are both weekday and weekend classes. If you want to participate in the mural but don’t have time for a class, please follow the mural project on DAC’s facebook page — we will have opportunities for people to contribute their ideas for the mural through both drawings and surveys, and possibly some volunteer days in October. Workshop info below! CREATE A COMMUNITY MURAL! PAINT THE DAC SHACK! You can learn to design and paint a mural in a series of workshops. All skill levels (from beginner to advanced) welcome. WHERE: Davis Art Center (DAC) WHEN: September 21 to October 21, 2012 SIGN UP: 530-756-4100 www.davisartcenter.org 1919 F Street Davis CA Design a Mural Workshops** $35 / 45 each day * Think big! Over three days, we will brainstorm, share ideas, draw, design, and color. Learn what makes a great mural. Appreciate other artists’ work. Play with pencils and color! Together, you will decide what we’ll paint on the wall. Relaxed art studio class. All skill levels welcome. Ages 10 to adult 323397 A 9/21 Friday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Site Research: Look, Listen, & Draw $35 / 45* 323397 B 9/22 Saturday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Draw, Design, & Decide $35 / 45* 323397 C 9/23 Sunday 9‐12 am, 1‐4 pm Color & Mix Paint $35 / 45*
9:30am
*Kids in Kommunity @ Davis Community Church (Free)
When Sun, September 23, 9:30am – 10:30am
Where Davis Community Church Playground (map)
Description Join Solar Cooking and Child Activity Expert Reyel Daystar for an hour of fun! Children in Preschool – 5th Grade are invited to join other kids in exploring gardening, solar cooking and games. FREE. Parents are invited to join in an Educational Class at Davis Community Church during this hour, or simply have an hour to rest on DCC’s beautiful campus.
2:00pm
*Back-to-School Benefit @ Davis High School ($6/$12)
When Sun, September 23, 2pm – 4pm
Where Brunelle Auditorium, Davis High School: 315 West 14th Street (map)
Description Back-to-School Benefit to support Music in our Schools. Chamber worls by Brahms, Faure, Mozart, and Schumann. Suggested donation: $6 for students, $12 for adults
2:15pm
City of Angels @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$90
When Sun, September 23, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description A Hollywood comedy and a detective drama rolled in one that weaves together two storylines about an author struggling to get his book turned into a screenplay, and the second, as a fictional film. $16-$90 * Theater Click To View Event
Monday, September 24
6:45pm
Performers Circle @ Village Homes Community Center Free
When Mon, September 24, 6:45pm – 9:00pm
Where 2661 Portage Bay East , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Acoustic “open mic” for all kinds of performances: music, dance, poetry, spoken word, mime. Followed by the newly formed featured Act, Mm Mm Good. Free * Music
7:00pm
Pub Quiz @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
When Mon, September 24, 7pm – 9pm
Where 217 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Dr. Andy Quizmaster, hosts a weekly celebration of knowledge, strategy and raucous company. Teams of up to 6 players. Arrive @ 6p to secure a table. Free * Friends Click To View Event