This Weekend in the People’s Republic

The heat wave is over and the weekend is upon us. The town is quiet and the streets seem empty but there are still plenty of fun things to do around town…most of them are under $4 (and many events are free)!

Host a pool party for your friends and neighbors or come out to any of the events I think you’ll enjoy; they’re just after the jump.

Friday, 11 July 2008

Downtown Sidewalk Sale (SHOPPING)
All day, at 60+ downtown businesses
Free

“Hot days = hot sales in Downtown Davis,  July 11 – 13!  More than 60 Downtown businesses are expected to participate.” More info.

Second Friday ArtAbout (ART)
Evening, at Downtown Galleries
Free

“The ArtAbout is an evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions each month on second Fridays at art locales throughout Downtown Davis. All events are free and open to the public.” More info.

Jeff Alkire Combo (MUSIC)
7pm-9pm, E Street Plaza
Free

“Celebrate the youthful inspiration of the Jeff Alkire Combo, featuring the jazz talents of several Davis High School musicians.” More info.

Last of the Blacksmiths (MUSIC)
10 pm, Sophia’s
$3

“The Blacksmiths sing about things that are personal to them without doing so either in a tinselly singer-songwriter manner or in a way that ties the song to ‘issues,’ leaving no wiggle room. The songs are specific to the lives of these gentlemen without being limited only to them.” More info.

Saturday, 12 July 2008

Guided  Tour: The World of the Coast Redwood (ACTIVITY)
10 am, Buehler (Arboretum)
Free

“Enjoy the cool, shady redwood grove and learn about redwood forest ecology.” More info.

Red White and Bruised (SPORTS)
7 pm, DISC
$10/15

“The Sac City Rollers go head to head with the Battle Born Derby Demons in full contact roller derby war. Come watch the carnage and witness the ultimate derby radness that women’s flat track roller derby has to offer. Our friends from Sac Brew will be there serving some delicious brews and DJ Rob Fatal will be spinning the fat beats. At half time we will be having a big wheel race along with our raffle contest.” More info.

Garrett Pierce (MUSIC)
10pm, Sophia’s
$3

Garrett Pierce is one musician whose performances I never miss. I must have seen this talented young musician perform at least half a dozen times in Davis and the Bay Area. Tonight’s show is one I plan to make a special effort to attend…backing him up is a full band, and it’s sure to be a special treat.

“Garrett Pierce’s work has been has been regarded as literary and haunting with minimal arrangements and a voice that soars over pages of lyrics. There is no doubt that the Lost Generation artists and writers influenced his structure, a style of free-formed imagery that springs between the bleak and optimistic. Musically, the songs often begin with the light strumming of an acoustic guitar, developing itself into a lush piece with the addition of electric guitars, strings, and horns.”

Garrett Pierce’s performance will leave you humming his songs along to the album you will have undoubtedly bought at this show. More info.

Sunday, 13 July 2008

Bingo (EVENT)
1pm-4pm, Odd Fellows Lounge
$1-20

Monthly Fund raiser for Non-Profit organizations. Always on the Second Sunday of the month. More info.