This Weekend in the People’s Republic

With the weather heating up fast, Davisites are likely finding themselves keeping indoors with the AC rocking. You know what else is rocking? This weekend’s event calendar!

Stay indoors during the day if you want, but as the daytime heat yields to warm breezy nights, come out and enjoy what this weekend has to offer. My picks are after the jump.

Friday, 16 May 2008
Folk Music Jam Session (MUSIC)
Noon, Wyatt Deck (UCD) – Free

Campus and community folk musicians play together over the lunch hour. It’s in the Arboretum and listeners are welcome. More info.

Chiara Civello (MUSIC)
8 pm, Studio Theatre Cabaret (Mondavi)
$18-36

“Italian-born singer Chiara Civello learned jazz at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and in the nightclubs of Boston, then moved to New York to immerse herself in the city’s rich melting pot of Latin, Brazilian, and Caribbean music. The result has been a unique vocal and songwriting style that uses the jazz tradition as a starting point and encompasses Brazilian music and contemporary pop with a uniquely Mediterranean twist.” More info.

Bike Church Dance Party Fundraiser (PARTY)
9 pm-Midnight, Delta of Venus
$3-5 sliding scale

Help raise money for the Bike Church and dance at the Davis Bike Church Dance Party Fundraiser. DJs Mr. Glass, Dogtones, and Deacon Morgan (all Delta of Venus favorites) will be providing the music and one lucky partier will win a free bike. The Bike Church is a non-profit, volunteer-run group of bike enthusiasts who depend on good will and your donations…so  show up and help out! More info.

Saturday, 17 May 2008

Wag’n'tag Yard Sale (BENEFIT)
7:30 am, 801 Anderson Rd.

“Come find some great bargains, peruse our bake sale (there will be baked goods for people and dogs!), and help support our club in its efforts to: (1) expose veterinary students to the exciting specialty of shelter medicine, and (2) to encourage students to participate in shelter and animal welfare work both during and after veterinary school.” More info.

Moonlight Music at the White Flower Garden (MUSIC)
8 pm, Gazebo (Arboretum)
Free

“Join us for a concert under the full moon in the white flower garden. Composer Luciano Chessa will perform a set of his own compositions for electrified Vietnamese dan bau. Chessa has taught at the Conservatory of Music in Bologna, Columbia University, and UC Berkeley. He currently teaches at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His Inkless Imagination IV recently premiered at the Mondavi Center. The program will also include collaborative pieces with Keith Cary and Erin Espeland.” More info.

KDVS Presents…The Standard Tribesmen (MUSIC)
8 pm, The Firehouse (UCD)
Free

The Standard Tribesmen, Parts of Speech, Sati, and Startropics are coming to the Firehouse, the next big thing in Davis music venues.  KDVS’s DJ Rick describes the Standard Tribesmen as “like a Gories meets Contortions thing with the saxophone”. I don’t know who the Gories are, and I’ve never heard of Contortion but I’ve seen them perform several times and I’ve always enjoyed their sound. They’re sort of upbeat garage rock with some experimental and jazzy elements. They’re a lot of fun, whether you’re looking to dance or just enjoy some fresh new music. More info.

Movie in the Park: You’ve Got Mail! (FILM)
9pm, Central Park
Free

“Preshow activities, including entertainment, food vendors, contests, games, and more begin at 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at 9:00 p.m.” More info.

Sunday, 18 May 2008

Band-uh-thon (MUSIC)
11:00 am, Central Park
Free

“Band-uh-thon is presented by the California Aggie Marching Band-uh. The CAMB invites you to hang out in the park while they rock out all afternoon from 11am-4pm. In addition to great music, the event will feature a silent auction, dunk tank, and other fun activities. Proceeds will help offset the travel costs associated with football season (this Fall’s itinerary is nearly 14,000 miles). ” More info.

African Cuisine: Exotic Flavors From Abroad (COURSE)
2 pm, Davis Food Co-op
$15/20

“In this class Chef Daniel will help you explore the cuisine of Africa focusing on the uniqueness of the various regions. We’ll make a Moroccan lentil soup, Yassa (Senegalese lemon chicken), peanut ice cream, and a couple of other surprises.” More info.

Yolo Ag Futures Alliance Fundraiser (EVENT)
2 pm – 4pm, Glide Ranch
$10/$35

“AFA Yolo will hold it’s first fundraiser, May 18, 2pm-4pm, at the beautiful Glide Ranch,36355 Russell Blvd. Yolo Ag Futures Alliance was formed in October, 2004 to protect agricultural land in Yolo County, and to develop and promote policy that will ensure the viability of agriculture in the county into the future. Please join us to sample the first fruits of 2008, Yolo County wine, music by Chicken Tractor and mule rides.” More info.