Things to do in Davis, CA the weekend of September 7, 2012

There are a lot of things to do in Davis this weekend. Big movies opening in town include:

The Words

The Words

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‎1hr 36min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎ – Romance/Drama‎
Director: Lee Sternthal – Cast: Olivia Wilde, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid – : Rated 3.5 out of 5.0
Rory Jansen, a struggling writer, aspires to be the next great literary voice. When he discovers a lost manuscript in a weathered attaché case, he realizes he possesses something extraordinary that he desperately wishes he had created. Rory decides to pass the work off as his own and finallyreceives the recognition he desperately craves. However, he soon learns that living with his choice will not be as easy as he thought as he faces a moral dilemma that will make him take a hard look at the man he has become.

420 G Street, Davis, CA
1:45‎  ‎4:45‎  ‎7:45‎  ‎10:15pm‎
Celeste and Jesse Forever

Celeste and Jesse Forever

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‎1hr 29min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy/Drama‎
Director: Lee Toland Krieger – Cast: Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, Elijah Wood, Ari Graynor, Eric Christian Olsen – : Rated 3.0 out of 5.0
Two people who met in high school and married young are growing apart. Now thirty, they decide to divorce and attempt to stay best friends while pursuing other relationships. This is not as simple as they had imagined, however. Celeste – imperious, successful and driven – is convinced that divorcing Jesse is the right thing to do, a decision Jesse accepts although he is still in love with her. As the reality of their separation sets in, Celeste realizes she has been cavalier about their relationship, but the timing of her revelation is less than fortuitous. While navigating the turbulent changes in their lives and in their hearts, these two learn that in order to truly love someone, you may have to let them go.

616 Second Street, Davis, CA
‎2:25‎  ‎4:30‎  ‎6:35‎  ‎8:40pm‎
The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles

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‎1hr 40min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎ – Documentary‎
Director: Lauren Greenfield – Cast: Jackie Siegel, David Siegel, Virginia Nebel – : Rated 4.0 out of 5.0
Jackie and David were triumphantly constructing the biggest house in America – a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot palace inspired by Versailles – when their timeshare empire falters due to the economic crisis. Their rags-to-riches-to-rags story reveals the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream.

616 Second Street, Davis, CA
‎2:00‎  ‎4:10‎  ‎6:20‎  ‎8:30pm‎

Here are live event highlights from our friends at The Davis Dirt.

The Davis Dirt

 

Friday, September 7

6:00pm

 Steve Taylor-Ramirez @ E Street Plaza Free
When Fri, September 7, 6pm – 8pm
Where 200 block of E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
DescriptionPart of the September Concert Series hosted by Downtown Davis. East Bay Express, UC Berkeley and Bay Area News Group “Critic’s Choice” Steve Taylor-Ramírez is a singer-songwriter whose mix of folk, Latin, Americana and blues crosses boundaries. Free * Music Click To View Event

 

7:30pm

 Reading: The Painted Word @ Avid Reader Free
When Fri, September 7, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Author, logophile and mythologist Phil Cousineau will discuss his newest book, which paints a landscape of how the history of words helps us make sense of the world we live in, and ourselves. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event

 

8:00pm

 Movie: Beyond Borders @ International House (I-House) Free
When Fri, September 7, 8pm – 10pm
Where 10 College Pk. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Int’l movie screening (2003, USA/Germany, director Martin Campbell). Refreshments served @ 7:30p. Movie starts @ 8p. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Free * Movie Click To View Event

 

8:00pm

 The Bobs @ Palms Playhouse $20
When Fri, September 7, 8pm – 10pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $20 * Music Click To View Event

 

9:30pm

 Social Studies @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
When Fri, September 7, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Crown Plaza and Arts and Leisure (pop) open, 21+. $5 * Music Click To View Event
Saturday, September 8

8:00am

 Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
When Sat, September 8, 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

 

10:30am

 Tales for Tails @ Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School Free
When Sat, September 8, 10:30am – 12:00pm
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

 

11:00am

 Worm Composting Workshop @ UC Davis Tri Co-ops Free
When Sat, September 8, 11am – 1pm
Where off Regan Hall Circle , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Project Compost presents a vermicomposting workshop! Learn how to compost using worms. Turn food scraps into fertile compost. Bring an old bin if you need some help troubleshooting or harvesting worm castings. FREE WORMS AND BINS! Free * Nature Click To View Event

 

1:30pm

 Workshop: Create Meaning While Making a Living @ Institute for Restorative Health Free
When Sat, September 8, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Where 1460 Drew Ave., Suite 300 , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Ken Kirby, a local consultant, recently helped Putah Creek Council with strategic planning. He will now hold a free seminar about how to reduce stress and find more meaning in your work. www.curiousprofessionals.com/register/When-Success-is-Not-Enough for more info and to register for this event. Free * Lecture Click To View Event

 

6:00pm

 *Yolo Mambo @ Rootstock Winery in Winters (Free)
When Sat, September 8, 6pm – 9pm
Where 22 Main Street, Downtown Winters (map)
Description Yolo Mambo plays acoustic world music in Downtown Winters from 6-9pm outside Rootstock Winery. Wine tasting event. www.yolomambo.com

 

6:00pm

 Barefoot on the Pitch @ Davis Legacy Soccer Club Complex $45-$50
When Sat, September 8, 6pm – 9pm
Where Chiles Rd & County Rd 105d , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Get “barefoot” and enjoy a night of live music, local beer/wine and food from Sacramento’s hottest gourmet food trucks. Event includes door prizes, raffle and silent auction. 21+. Purchase adv. tix online @ barefootonthepitch.charityhappenings.org. $45 adv./$50 door. $45-$50 * Eat/Drink Click To View Event

 

6:30pm

 *For the Greater Good, or The Last Election @ East 14th & F St. (Free)
When Sat, September 8, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where East 14th & F St., Davis (behaind North Davis Elementary school) (map)
Description Pity the poor 1 per cent. Abused in that sliver of press they don’t own, condemned in the streets by a rabble who don’t appreciate the benefits of being trickled down upon, and raked over the coals by the few politicians who aren’t lined up to kiss their wealth and power. Talk about an oppressed minority! Finally, someone is stepping up to tell the story of these steaming sacks of benevolence as the San Francisco Mime Troupe presents For the Greater Good, or The Last Election, a tale that will warm the heart of every billionaire. Based on the classic 19th century melodrama The Poor of New York, the Troupe turns the story on its head, telling it from the point of view of the misunderstood Godzillionaires who have made this country what it is today: broke. Sat, Sep 8th @ 7:00 PM (Music 6:30) East 14th & F St., Davis (behaind North Davis Elementary school) Free, donations accepted

 

6:30pm

 *Movie in the Park: Despicable Me @ Central Park (Free)

6:30pm

 Story Hour @ Davis Art Center Free
When Sat, September 8, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where 1919 F St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description An evening of nature-themed stories presented by Bay Area artist and biologist Ane Carla

 

8:30pm

 Rick Estrin & the Nightcats @ Palms Playhouse $20
When Sat, September 8, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $20 * Music Click To View Event

 

9:30pm

 Fox and Woman @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
When Sat, September 8, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description SF Weekly says their “tight harmonies blow the roof off whether they’re singing Portuguese folk songs, country and western, or David Bowie covers. They’re going to be huge someday.” Split Screens (SF) and Davis’ own Tor House open, 21+. $5 * Music Click To View Event
Sunday, September 9

9:00am

 Feather Falls Run @ Downtown Davis $15/$5
When Sun, September 9, 9am – 11am
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A fundraising race to support Okizu, a non-profit organization that supports northern California’s families with childhood cancer. Three races: a certified 5K (9a), a 1 mile run/walk (10a), and a kids’ race (10:30a). The 5K and 1 mile are $15 and the kids race is $5. More info & registration @ www.featherfallsrun.org. $15/$5 * Dancing/Fitness Click To View Event

10:00am

 Oak Ink and Beetle Juice @ UC Davis Arboretum Free
When Sun, September 9, 10am – 3pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Meet at the Arb Gazebo to join Bay Area artist and biologist Ane Carla Rovetta for a two-hour workshop. Learn how to make oak ink and use a variety of plant pigments in painting. Recommended for ages 8+. Pre-registration is required and space is limited; to register, sign up with the Davis Art Center. Free * Art Click To View Event

 

1:00pm

 Artist Reception @ Gallery 1855 Free
When Sun, September 9, 1pm – 4pm
Where 820 Pole Line Rd. , Davis , CA 95618 (map)
Description A multi year photographic study of the Old City of Jerusalem, on display throughout the month of September. Free * Art Click To View Event

 

1:00pm

 Bingo! @ Odd Fellows Hall $20
When Sun, September 9, 1pm – 4pm
Where 415 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A fundraiser for I-House. Bring your family and friends. Buy $20 tickets in advance at I-House, or at the door. $20 * Friends Click To View Event
Monday, September 10

7:00pm

 Pub Quiz @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
When Mon, September 10, 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

 

7:30pm

 *Silversun Pickups Concert @ Mondavi Center ($32.25)
When Mon, September 10, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Where Mondavi Center for Performing Arts (map)
Description SILVERSUN PICKUPS will perform at the beautiful Mondavi Center in Davis on Monday, September 10th! School of Seven Bells and Atlas Genius will open the show. Tickets are on-sale now through: http://www.APEConcerts.com/. Listen to SILVERSUN PICKSUPS here: http://www.myspace.com/silversunpickups Watch SILVERSUN PICKUPS here: http://youtu.be/NxSWj5bou9M