Things to do in Davis, CA the weekend of September 14, 2012

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

Finding Nemo 3D

Finding Nemo 3D

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‎1hr 40min‎‎ – Rated G‎‎ – Animation‎
Director: Lee Unkrich – Cast: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe,Brad Garrett – : Rated 4.8 out of 5.0
“Finding Nemo” follows the comedic and momentous journey of an overly protective clownfish named Marlin and his son Nemo — who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef when Nemo is unexpectedly taken far from his ocean home and dumped into a fish tank in a dentist’ ;s office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory, a friendly-but-forgetful Pacific regal blue tang, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son — who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home. In 3D at select locations.

101 F Street, Davis, CA
1:00‎  ‎4:00‎  ‎6:45‎  ‎9:30pm‎
Resident Evil: Retribution

Resident Evil: Retribution

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‎1hr 35min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Action/Adventure/Horror/Scifi/Fantasy‎
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson – Cast: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Michelle Rodriguez, Kevin Durand, Bingbing Li – : Rated 0.0 out of 5.0
The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice, awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

420 G Street, Davis, CA
Arbitrage

Arbitrage

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‎1hr 40min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Drama/Suspense/Thriller‎
Director: Nicholas Jarecki – Cast: Richard Gere, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Susan Sarandon, Monica Raymund – : Rated 4.0 out of 5.0
Nicholas Jarecki makes an auspicious directorial debut with this taut and alluring suspense thriller about love, loyalty, and high finance. Arbitrage buying low and selling high depends on a person’s ability to determine the true value of any given market. It’s a talent that has made billionaire hedge fund magnate Robert Miller the very portrait of success in American business. But on the eve of his sixtieth birthday, Miller finds himself desperately trying to sell his trading empire to a major bank before the extent of his fraud is discovered. When an unexpected bloody error challenges his perception of what things are worth, Miller finds that his business is not the only thing hanging in the balance. 
616 Second Street, Davis, CA
‎1:30‎  ‎3:50‎  ‎6:10‎  ‎8:30pm‎

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

The Davis Dirt

Friday, September 14

12:00pm

Folk Music Jam Session @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck Free
When Fri, September 14, 12pm – 1pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome, and listeners invited. Free * Music Click To View Event
3:00pm
 Tales for Tails @ Davis Public Library Free
When Fri, September 14, 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
5:00pm
 Junk 2 Genius @ Davis Art Center Free
When Fri, September 14, 5pm – 9pm
Where 1919 F St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Teams of artisan gladiators compete for the coveted “Trophy du Trash” in a timed “sculpt-off” using recycled materials. Food, beer & wine for purchase. Root on your favorite team and listen to great music. Free * Art Click To View Event
5:00pm
 2nd Friday Art About @ Downtown Davis Free
When Fri, September 14, 5pm – 7pm
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
 Closing Celebration @ Davis Art Center Free
When Fri, September 14, 5pm – 7pm
Where 1919 F St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Special closing celebration for the Discovery Art exhibit featuring students from Peregrine School
6:00pm
 Hardwater @ E Street Plaza Free
When Fri, September 14, 6pm – 8pm
Where 200 block of E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Part of the September Concert Series hosted by Downtown Davis. Hardwater offers a diverse mix of rock, blues, folk and American roots, with a healthy dose of tunes from the likes of Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Mark Knopfler and Counting Crows among others. Free * Music
6:00pm
 Weed & Wine Speed Dating @ Davis Food Co-op $5
When Fri, September 14, 6pm – 8pm
Where 620 G St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Want to make new friends fast? Join FARMDavis and the Davis Food Co-op for the first ever “Weed & Wine” Speed Dating Evening. We’ll start with a weeding party at FARMDavis (don’t worry, they’ll teach you!) then have a nice early evening walk together to the Co-op for a glass of wine and conversation. Your $5 contribution benefits FARMDavis. RSVP via email to jcross@davisfood.coop $5 * Friends Click To View Event
6:00pm
 Wine Tasting @ Davis Food Co-op $1/taste
When Fri, September 14, 6pm – 8pm
Where 620 G St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description “Tasting Through Dry Creek” 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: Dancing in the Streets @ Avid Reader Free
When Fri, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Local author Steve Unger reads from his most recent novel about life in the sixties. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
8:15pm
 City of Angels @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$90
When Fri, September 14, 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
9:30pm
 The Defibulators @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $5
When Fri, September 14, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description These NY-ers blend bluegrass, country, honky tonk, rockabilly, Dixieland jazz, punk, and a touch of anti-folk into a good-time cocktail. The harmonic Driftwood Singers (LA) open, 21+. $5 * Music Click To View Event
Saturday, September 15
8:00am

 Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
When Sat, September 15, 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
 California Coast and Creek Cleanup Day @ City of Davis Free
When Sat, September 15, 9am – 12pm
Where 23 Russell Blvd. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Help make a difference! California Coast and Creek Cleanup Day is part of the largest clean up event in the world. Join hundreds of other community volunteers to help rid our local creeks and ponds of trash. Sign up to help at one of the Davis or Winters clean up sites at this link: www.putahcreekcouncil.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=195 Free * Nature Click To View Event
9:00am
 Neighborhood Yard Sale @ Old North Davis Free
When Sat, September 15, 9am – 12pm
Where B to G St. b/w 5th and 7th St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Stop by for our neighborhood wide community yard sale! Various homes with lots of good junk to rifle through. Some proceeds to charity (varies by each household). Free * Shopping Click To View Event
9:30am
 Bread Making Workshop @ Central Park Free
When Sat, September 15, 9:30am – 11:00am
Where 405 C St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Davis Farm to School and the Hoes Down Harvest Festival host this free, hands-on bread making workshop at the Davis Farmers Market. Bring the family and experience the thrill of threshing and milling whole wheat grain and transforming it into a delicious, wood-fired oven baked flatbread. Free * Family Fun Click To View Event
10:00am
 Guided Tour @ UC Davis Arboretum Free
When Sat, September 15, 10:00am – 11:30am
Where , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Exploring Native Plants. Gardening with native plants saves water and energy, supports pollinators, and creates a sense of place. Meet @ Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center. Free * Nature Click To View Event
11:00am
 Sketchcrawl @ UC Davis Campus Free
When Sat, September 15, 11am – 3pm
Where, Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Sharpen your pencils for this monthly meeting of sketch enthusiasts! Meet at the Silo and sketch around campus, either together or individually. Meet again at 3p outside the Shields Library 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 * Friends Click To View Event
4:00pm
 Launch Party: Silver @ Avid Reader Free
When Sat, September 15, 4pm – 6pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description A Young Adult author extravaganza! Readings from Talia Vance, Katy Longshore, Veronica Rossi, and Donna Cooner. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
6:15pm
 Songs to Move the Earth @ Village Homes Community Center $10-$20
When Sat, September 15, 6:15pm – 8:15pm
Where 2661 Portage Bay East , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Tour a dozen favorite environmental songs since 1940. Watch video performances, study lyrics, hear about the historical and personal context of each song, and nominate your own favorite. Walking tour of Village Homes 6:15p. Desserts, iced tea and a no-host wine bar 7:15p. Program 7:30p. Donation to Cool Davis. Pre-register at environmentalsongs.eventbrite.com, Info at www.cooldavis.org. $10-$20 * Music Click To View Event
6:30pm
 *Movie in the Park: The Wizard of Oz @ Central Park (Free)
When Sat, September 15, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where Central Park (map)
Description Brought to you by Davis Rotary Club and Woodland Healthcare
6:30pm
 *A Night Out at the Museum-Art Walk @ Maidu Museum (Free)
When Sat, September 15, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where Maidu Museum (map)
Description Attend this exhibit opening reception, celebrating two significant Maidu artists: Frank Day and Jeremy Peconom. Light refreshments!
7:00pm
 Naomi Punk + Wimps + Yi + Godspeed 209 + Ennui Trust @ House Show $Donation
When Sat, September 15, 7pm – 9pm
Where 718 Hacienda Ave. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description 1604 Pole Line Rd. Don’t miss this KDVS house show! All ages. $Donation * Music Click To View Event
8:15pm
 City of Angels @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$90
When Sat, September 15, 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
8:30pm
 Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout @ Palms Playhouse $30
When Sat, September 15, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $30 * Music Click To View Event
9:30pm
 Agesandages @ Sophia’s Thai Kitchen $7
When Sat, September 15, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where 129 E St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Under the Sophia’s awning, thay will spread their tent revival harmonies, Tumbleweed Wanderers (OAK) open, 21+. $7 * Music Click To View Event
Sunday, September 16
9:30am

 Yoga for Kids @ Davis Community Church (DCC) Free
When Sun, September 16, 9:30am – 10:30am
Where 412 C St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Envy your kids’ flexibility at this free class. Parents may attend. $5 suggested donation. Free * Dancing/Fitness
11:00am
 *Square Tomatoes Craft Fair @ 6th and G St (Free)
When Sun, September 16, 11am – 1pm
Where 6th and G Street by the Davis Food Co-op (map)
Description Ken Kemmerling & Geoffrey Pike will perform 1960s rock music at the Square Tomatoes Crafts Fair in Davis on Sunday, September 16, 2012, from 11am to 1pm. The free fair will take place from 10am until 3pm at 6th and G Streets on the south side of the Davis Food Coop. One fantastic craft fair featuring * outstanding artists and artisans * live music * craft circle with hands-on instruction * comfort zones with comfy chairs and ice water
12:00pm
 Sunday Service @ Bike Forth Free
When Sun, September 16, 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
When Sun, September 16, 1:45pm – 3:00pm
Where 10 College Pk. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Magician Mr. Hasbeen entertains! $2 * Family Fun Click To View Event
2:00pm
 Introduction to Canning @ Davis Ace Free
When Sun, September 16, 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Where 240 G St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Welcome to the joys of canning! Learn to preserve and transform fruits and veggies. Ann Evens, the co-author of the Davis Farmers Market Cookbook, will discuss Dill Pickles, Plum Jam and Homemade Ketchup. Plus other favorites like chutney. @ the Housewares Bld. Free * Eat/Drink Click To View Event
2:15pm
 City of Angels @ Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) $16-$90
When Sun, September 16, 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
3:00pm
 Reading: The Helpful Puppy @ Avid Reader Free
When Sun, September 16, 3pm – 5pm
Where 617 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description Playful text by Kim Zarins, with rhymes that punctuate each one of the puppy’s encounters, and exuberant illustrations by Emily Arnold McCully follow a puppy as he finds the job that no other animal on the farm can do. Free * Literature/Poetry Click To View Event
4:00pm
 Knitting & Crafting Circle @ Davis Food Co-op Free
When Sun, September 16, 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
4:00pm
 Music of the French Baroque @ Davis Community Church (DCC) Free
When Sun, September 16, 4pm – 6pm
Where 412 C St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description DCC begins its 2012-13 concert series with Music of the French Baroque featuring a trio of talented musicians, Flauti Diversi. In the Music Room. Free * Music Click To View Event
7:00pm
 Hohlax Trio @ Village Homes Community Center $13/$15
When Sun, September 16, 7pm – 9pm
Where 2661 Portage Bay East , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description An Evening of Greek Rembetiko, all the way from Athens, Greece. Call (530) 867-1032 for reservations & info. Adv. tix @ www.timnatalmusic.com. $13 adv/$15 door. $13/$15 * Music Click To View Event
7:00pm
 Keith Kendrick @ Wagman House $15
When Sun, September 16, 7pm – 9pm
Where 1350 Monarch Ln. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description His specialties include the authentic – yet entertaining performance of traditional songs and ballads of both land and sea and the playing and tutoring of two varieties of the only English invented chromatic musical instrument – the Concertina! $15 * Music Click To View Event
7:00pm
 Los Straitjackets + Big Sandy & His Flyright Boys @ Palms Playhouse $20
When Sun, September 16, 7pm – 9pm
Where 13 Main St., Winters , Winters , CA 95694 (map)
Description $20 * Music Click To View Event
Monday, September 17
7:00pm

 Pub Quiz @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
When Mon, September 17, 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
 Spanish Circle @ Logos Books Free
When Mon, September 17, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Where 513 2nd St. , Davis , CA 95616 (map)
Description El Círculo Español meets w/ native speaker and moderator Nelly Salazar, every 3rd Monday of the month. Check website for topic info. Free * Friends Click To View Event