This Weekend in the People’s Republic

With our first full weekend sans daylight savings time comes another hour to enjoy the good things in life.  Take advantage of the gorgeous fall weather while it lasts, but come the chilly evenings get thee INside for some quieter, right and relevant culture.

Friday, November 06 2009

Wine Tasting Benefit for Marriage Equality U.S.A. [DRINK]

Davis Food Co-op

620 G Street

6pm-8pm

$1 per taste

You can still support marriage equality in a “tasteful” manner!  This week, try MacMurray wines (among others).

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An Evening with Olaf [FAMILY]

Davis Parent Nursery School

Veterans Memorial Theater

7pm

$18 general, $15 students/seniors, $12 twelve and under

The comedic spirits of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin are recalled in this physical comedy show performed by Paul Del Bene (check out some of his videos under the “physical comedy” section of his website!).  Showing Friday and Saturday, proceeds help support Davis Parent Nursery School.

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Saturday, November 7 2009

Chili Cook-Off [EAT]

Da Vinci High School’s Senior Class

1400 E 8th Street Valley Oak Campus – Multipurpose Room

1pm-3pm (NOON sign-up)

NOT free

The second annual cook-off begins at 1—either join a Chili team (note the earlier sign up time!), or buy a ticket and taste around!  Get your grub on AND help Da Vinci High School’s senior class raise money for their class trip…  Yummy!

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Once Upon a Mattress [MUSICAL + FAMILY]

Davis High School

Brunelle Theater (315 E. 14th St.)

7pm

$12 general, $8 students/seniors

DHS students share with you the “real story” of the Princess and the Pea.  This is the second night of opening weekend—the show will continue Thursday-Saturday of next week as well.

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Sunday, November 8 2009

Tails, Treasures and Treats [DRINK + GIVE]

SPCA

Rominger West Winery

2pm

$15, $25 for two (in advance), $20 (at door)

Music, wine tasting, and silent auctions, oh my!  Come help support SPCA, and your sophisticated side at the same time.  Tickets are available at the SPCA Thrift Store or adoption events.

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Johnsmith Houseconcert [MUSIC]

Bill Wagman

Wagman’s house (email wjwagman@dcn.org for details)

7pm

$15, all profits go to the artist

Bill Wagman has been a part of KDVS for almost 15 years, and has been hosting concerts featuring acoustic musicians in his home for even longer.  House concerts are a unique experience, something that should be tried at least once!  Share an evening with an artist that Wagman himself calls a modern-day Bard.