This Weekend in the People’s Republic

Earlier this week, I found myself super-stressed by multiple facets of my life:  namely the future and my present.  I’m sure you don’t want me to go into the vivid detail, but when a friend suggested I make an evening-trip to Davis, I thought about it for approximately 46 seconds, hopped in my car and drove up 680.

I grabbed Tapioca tea with my good friends from the dorms, talked about my current plans (more like daydreams for the future) and listened to theirs.  I drove by my old house to catch up with one of my housemates and re-shave my head. The evening ended abruptly at another friend’s house when their electricity cut out in the middle of “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”.  We went outside for a bit to look at the stars in the pitch-black quiet of what seemed like an abandoned apartment complex.  It was beautifully eerie.

I don’t think I realized how much I was going to miss this town until I was driving home the next day (taking the country roads along Russell), feeling much better than I had all week.

So, I guess I wanted to thank you, Davis, for being spectacular!

Get thee outside for all the events this weekend!  So much right and relevant culture it’s ridiculous!!

All Weekend!

Downtown Sidewalk Sale [SHOP]

DDBA

Check out the Participant List for locations

All Day, Friday-Sunday

$? (shop till you drop!)

An over 30 year old tradition, the Sidewalk Sale is back and better than ever!  In addition to great deals on local merchandise, there is now a prize program.  The first 300 folks to submit receipts (in local stores) over $50 win a $5 Downtown Davis Gift Card, while the TOP SPENDER will win a Downtown Davis Gift Card of $100!!  Fun times, good deals, and an excuse to duck into air conditioned shops…  What more could you ask for?

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Friday, July 9 2010

Beer and Wine Tasting [DRINK + GIVE]

Davis Art-About [ART + PARTY]

DDBA

All About Davis!

5:30-9pm (but the schedule is different for each location)

FREE

Davis’ monthly event takes place tonight!!  Wander around and ogle the array of art, which will range from such straightforward shows as “Davis to the Bay:  Oil paintings by Arlen Feldwick-Jones” (at Cloud Forest Café) to such intriguing titles as “*! (snap):  Temporal Cross Sections” (at Mishka’s).  There will be live music (check out Nina’s Studio and Natsoulas Gallery) and even a grand opening party for a new consignment store (French Cuff Consignment) downtown!  It should be an awesome evening!!

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Davis Food Co-op

620 G St

6-8pm

$1/taste

Yumyumyum!  A scintillating selection of ciders (as well as one Saison) is on the bill this evening.  Proceeds will go towards Davis Farm-To-School Connection!

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Saturday, July 10 2010

Capay Tomato Festival [FOOD + MUSIC + PARTY]

Farm Fresh To You

23808 State Highway 16

5:30-11pm

$20 at door, 12 and under are free

Looking to get out of Davis for a while?  Head on over to a local, organic farm in Capay Valley and celebrate these delicious and versatile fruits (the tomato, that is) through tastings and farm fresh tacos (although you can bring your own picnic too).  You’ll also be listening to the musical talents of Mumbo Gumbo, The West Nile Ramblers and The Bottom Dwellers!  Should be a blast!!

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Sophia’s Live [MUSIC]

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen

129 E St (the Patio outside the Bar)

9:30pm

$3

Indie music at its best!  Seattle-based band Mighty Tiger is flanked by local artist Katharina Ullmann (who kicks off this evening’s show) and Peasant.  Sounds like a fun evening!!