Things to do in Davis, CA the weekend of August 24, 2012
There are a lot of things to do in Davis this weekend. Big movies opening in town include:
Premium Rush
1hr 31min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Suspense/Thriller
Director: David Koepp – Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jamie Chung, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez, Aasif Mandvi – : 
When a New York City bicycle messenger picks up an envelope at Columbia University, a dirty cop becomes desperate to get his hands on it and chases the messenger throughout the city.
Hit & Run
1hr 40min – Rated R – Comedy
Director: Dax Shepard – Cast: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper, Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Arnold – :
Director: Dax Shepard – Cast: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper, Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Arnold – :
HIT AND RUN is a comedy about a young couple that risks it all when they leave their small town life and embark on a road trip that may lead them towards the opportunity of a lifetime. Their fast-paced road trip grows awkwardly complicated and hilarious when they are chased by a friend from the past, a federal marshal and a band of misfits.
101 F Street, Davis, CA
Here are live event highlights from our friends at The Davis Dirt.
Friday, August 24
3:00pm
Tales for Tails @ Davis Public Library Free
When Fri, August 24, 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, August 24, 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
Winters Earthquake Festival @ City of Winters Free
When Fri, August 24, 5pm – 11pm
Where 318 First St. , Winters , CA (map)
Description Pay a visit to our neighbors to east. Expect great food and wares, rocking music and dance and a general hullabaloo on Main St. as the city of Winters commemorates its rise from a devastating local earthquake in 1892. Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
7:15pm
Music Man @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $7
When Fri, August 24, 7:15pm – 9:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Con man Harold Hill poses as a band organizer, selling equipment to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. On the run, he meets prim librarian & piano teacher Marian, and falls in love. Performed by the Young People’s Theatre. $7 * Theater Click To View Event
7:30pm
Reading: Dinosaur Jazz @ Avid Reader Free
When Fri, August 24, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Michael Panush discusses his book in which Jazz Age meets the Mesozoic Age in a world where cave men, gangsters, hunters, zeppelins, pirates, warlords and dinosaurs clash for a chance of survival. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
8:00pm
Brain Tumors + Dreams Dean @ Douglass House $3
When Fri, August 24, 8pm – 10pm
Where 837 Douglass Ave. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description KDVS presents this all ages punk show. Don’t miss out on it. Seriously. $3 * Music Click To View Event
9:30pm
Miss Lonely Hearts @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
When Fri, August 24, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description To know them is to love them. If you have made it this far without experiencing MLH, you are overdue. Sanoma’s John Courage & the Great Plains opens, 21+. $5 * Music Click To View Event
Saturday, August 25
9:00am
*2-Day Birth Doula Training @ Training Location ($150)
When Sat, August 25, 9am – Sun, August 26, 1pm
Where Private Training Location (map)
Description Are you interested in supporting families in pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period? Attend this 8-hour introductory Birth Doula Training to discuss the following topics: -History of Childbirth in the United States -Anatomy and Physiology of the Pregnant Mother and Baby -Nutrition for Pregnancy -Optimal Fetal Positioning -Complications in Pregnancy and Labor -Medical Interventions -Special situations: VBAC, Cesarean Birth, and Breech Birth -Comfort Measures for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum -Informed Consent, Advocacy, and Communication -Lactation Management This workshop will take place from 9:00am-1:00pm Saturday 8/25 and Sunday 8/26. This course is appropriate for beginners and additionally is a great refresher for those who have attended a previous doula training. The cost is $150 per person, payable via PayPal to whdoulaservices (at) gmail (dot) com Attendance both days is mandatory, and no refunds will be available after the start of the course. This course will take place at a private location in Davis, California. We have 8 available spaces.
8:00am
Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
When Sat, August 25, 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
E-Waste Collection @ Yolo County SPCA Free
When Sat, August 25, 9am – 1pm
Where 920 3rd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Let the SPCA free you of that dead microwave and broken printer. Round up your electronic waste items for free disposal. Free * Friends Click To View Event
9:00am
ArtsPlay @ Davis Community Church (DCC) Free
When Sat, August 25, 9am – 12pm
Where 412 C St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Drop in art experience for children 5 and under – messy, creative, fun! In the Fellowship Hall. Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
12:00pm
Village Feast @ Central Park $75
When Sat, August 25, 12pm – 2pm
Where 405 C St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Davis’s favorite feast returns for the 8th year. This event has become an end of the summer staple; a lovely community gathering with roughly 300 community members and bountiful meal to raise funds to for the Davis Farm to School programs. Purchase tix @ the Davis Food Co-op & davisfarmtoschool.com. $75 * Eat/Drink Click To View Event
2:15pm
Music Man @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $7
When Sat, August 25, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Con man Harold Hill poses as a band organizer, selling equipment to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. On the run, he meets prim librarian & piano teacher Marian, and falls in love. Performed by the Young People’s Theatre. $7 * Theater Click To View Event
3:00pm
*Stache and Beard Throwdown @ G Street Wunderbar ($20 to enter, $10 to watch)
When Sat, August 25, 3:00pm – 6:30pm
Where G St. WunderBar, 228 G St., Davis, CA 95616 (map)
Description You may know that facial hair has become the height of men’s fashion, but what you may not know is that men all over the world have fallen in love with a new test of true manliness: competitive bearding. Indeed, these types of events are, ahem, “sprouting” up in major cities everywhere, and on August 25, The Moustache & Beard Social Club is bringing the festivities to Davis. The proceeds from this inaugural event will benefit the Yolo Family Resource Center. Tickets and registration can be arranged at https://sites.google.com/site/ mbscsac/. Spectators will be limited to 200, so make sure you purchase your ticket and show up early! And don’t forget: This is taking place in a bar, so grab a drink and prepare to cheer, laugh, and feel your testosterone levels rise. *21+ only
7:15pm
Music Man @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $7
When Sat, August 25, 7:15pm – 9:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Con man Harold Hill poses as a band organizer, selling equipment to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. On the run, he meets prim librarian & piano teacher Marian, and falls in love. Performed by the Young People’s Theatre. $7 * Theater Click To View Event
8:00pm
Acoustic East European Folk @ Village Homes Community Center $15/$13
When Sat, August 25, 8pm – 10pm
Where 2661 Portage Bay East , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Lily Storm, singing Eastern European folk music jams, will be joined by an Accordion wizard Dan Cantrell. For reservations call (530) 867-1032, $13 adv/ $15 door. $15/$13 * Music Click To View Event
8:00pm
Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers @ Mondavi Center $35-$75
When Sat, August 25, 8pm – 10pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Get your ticket now! This is a special treat for Davis and the tickets numbered! $35-$75 * Music Click To View Event
8:30pm
Heartwarmer + Pregnant + Hawk Jones @ Robot Rocket Residence $Donation
When Sat, August 25, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where 633 M St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description All ages amazing music. $Donation * Music Click To View Event
8:30pm
The Iguanas @ Palms Playhouse $20
When Sat, August 25, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $20 * Music Click To View Event
9:00pm
*Calling Morocco @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen ($5)
When Sat, August 25, 9:00pm – 10:30pm
Where Sophia’s Thai Kitchen: 129 E Street (map)
Description Show: 9:30 Doors: 9:00 Ticket: $5 Ages: 21+
Sunday, August 26
» 1:00pm
*2-Day Birth Doula Training @ Training Location ($150)
When Sat, August 25, 9am – Sun, August 26, 1pm
Where Private Training Location (map)
Description Are you interested in supporting families in pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period? Attend this 8-hour introductory Birth Doula Training to discuss the following topics: -History of Childbirth in the United States -Anatomy and Physiology of the Pregnant Mother and Baby -Nutrition for Pregnancy -Optimal Fetal Positioning -Complications in Pregnancy and Labor -Medical Interventions -Special situations: VBAC, Cesarean Birth, and Breech Birth -Comfort Measures for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum -Informed Consent, Advocacy, and Communication -Lactation Management This workshop will take place from 9:00am-1:00pm Saturday 8/25 and Sunday 8/26. This course is appropriate for beginners and additionally is a great refresher for those who have attended a previous doula training. The cost is $150 per person, payable via PayPal to whdoulaservices (at) gmail (dot) com Attendance both days is mandatory, and no refunds will be available after the start of the course. This course will take place at a private location in Davis, California. We have 8 available spaces.
1:30pm
Bluegrass Jam @ E Street Plaza Free
When Sun, August 26, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Where 200 block of E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Get your bluegrass on at this outdoor jam session. All levels welcome. Acoustic only, please. Listeners encouraged. Free * Music Click To View Event
2:15pm
Music Man @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $7
When Sun, August 26, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Where 607 Pena Dr. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description Con man Harold Hill poses as a band organizer, selling equipment to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. On the run, he meets prim librarian & piano teacher Marian, and falls in love. Performed by the Young People’s Theatre. $7 * Theater Click To View Event
5:00pm
*Mid-summer Music, Monticello, and More Fundraiser @ Monticello Restaurant ($25+)
When Sun, August 26, 5pm – 8pm
Where Monticello Seasonal Cuisine – 630 G Street, Davis (map)
Description Join us for this festive fundraiser to benefit International House Davis and its on-going cross-cultural outreach. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the stylish ambiance of Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, one of Davis’ best new restaurants. Delight in tasty hors d’oeuvres by Chef Tony Gruska, while savoring regional wines. (Susan Leonardi – wine columnist for the Davis Enterprise will be on-hand to give her expert pairing suggestions.) And to add to the enjoyment, we will be well entertained by a host of local musical artists, including: Erica Ballinger, Belle Francisco, Robin Arnold, and Dan Barker. Tickets for this event are available in-advance at Monticello: $25 each, $40 couple / at-the-door: $30 each, $50 couple (Each guest will receive: Unlimited hors d’ouevres and soft drinks 5 – 7pm, modestly priced no-host wine tasting and small plate menu all evening, as well as a 10% discount off dinner later, or on any other night. We look forward to hosting this unique and exciting event. Let’s have a great time, and show lots of support for International House, and Our Amazing Multi-Cultural Community! James Williams / Matthew Harral Co-Producers – Sunday(s)@ I-House http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1134215759281.20521.1343910581&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=4522802511832&set=o.253979181383858&type=1&theater
7:00pm
*Folk Dancing @ Davis Art Center (Free)
When Sun, August 26, 7pm – 10pm
Where Davis Art Center: F Street at Covell (map)
Description Non-partner dances from all over the world. Learn folk dancing! www.davisfolkdance.org
Monday, August 27
12:00am
Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program @ City of Davis, Various Locations Free
When Mon, August 27, 12am – 8pm
Where, Davis , CA (map)
Description Every year the City of Davis Recycling Program teams up with apartment managers to encourage reuse of items and to reduce the amount of waste that happens during the yearly August move-out. Davis Recycling staff sets up donation stations at participating apartment properties, and residents donate items they no longer want or need. Local non-profit groups and other apartment residents stop by and take the items they want. The end result is that good, usable items are kept out of the trash. This year, the AMOWRP will run from August 27- September 1. During that time, volunteers are needed to work whatever hours they can (morning, afternoon or evening) to help keep the donation stations organized (place cushions on sofas, stack books neatly, throw trash in the garbage, tidy-up the area, etc.), and sort materials (separate clothes, linens, shoes, house wares, etc.). Volunteers are invited to keep any items they wish that have been donated. For details on how to volunteer, go to www.facebook.com/events/440502012638086 Free * Click To View Event
6:45pm
Performers Circle @ Village Homes Community Center Free
When Mon, August 27, 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 featured Act, Jackson & Gemma Vanover, brother & sister musicians with sweet harmonies and a hip sound. Free * Music Click To View Event
7:00pm
Pub Quiz @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
When Mon, August 27, 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