What Can I Do in Davis This Weekend?
UC Davis Aggies Sports
SAT DEC 21
W BASKETBALL
vs. Houston Baptist
12:00 PM PT
Davis, Calif.
SAT DEC 21
M BASKETBALL
vs. Air Force
2:30 PM PT
Davis, Calif.
At the Movies
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
1hr 59min – Rated PG-13 – Comedy
Director: Adam McKay – Cast: Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Luke Wilson, David Koechner
Director: Adam McKay – Cast: Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Luke Wilson, David Koechner
With the 70’s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to the news desk. Also back for more are Ron’s co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone, weather man Brick Tamland, man on the street Brian Fantana and sports guy Champ Kind – All of whom more »
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2hr 41min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Peter Jackson – Cast: Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving,Ian McKellen
Director: Peter Jackson – Cast: Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving,Ian McKellen
The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, this film continues the adventures of the title character Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.
Frozen
1hr 48min – Rated PG – Animation/Action/Adventure/Family
Director: Chris Buck – Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana
Director: Chris Buck – Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey-teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.
American Hustle
2hr 9min – Rated R – Drama
Director: David O. Russell – Cast: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner,Jennifer Lawrence
Director: David O. Russell – Cast: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner,Jennifer Lawrence
The film tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld, who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that’s as dangerous as it is more »
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2hr 26min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy/Suspense/Thriller
Director: Francis Lawrence – Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson
Director: Francis Lawrence – Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson
The film begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts more »
Saving Mr. Banks
2hr 0min – Rated PG-13 – Drama
Director: John Lee Hancock – Cast: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford
Director: John Lee Hancock – Cast: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford
When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise-one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly more »
Walking With Dinosaurs
1hr 20min – Rated PG – Animation/Family
Director: Neil Nightingale – Cast: Justin Long, John Leguizamo
Director: Neil Nightingale – Cast: Justin Long, John Leguizamo
For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is the ultimate immersive, big screen adventure for families. Meet dinosaurs more real than you’ve ever seen as you take off on a thrilling more »
Walking With Dinosaurs 3D
1hr 20min – Rated PG – Animation/Family
Director: Neil Nightingale – Cast: Justin Long, John Leguizamo
Director: Neil Nightingale – Cast: Justin Long, John Leguizamo
For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is the ultimate immersive, big screen adventure for families. Meet dinosaurs more real than you’ve ever seen as you take off on a thrilling more »
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in HFR 3D
2hr 41min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Peter Jackson – Cast: Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving,Ian McKellen
Director: Peter Jackson – Cast: Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving,Ian McKellen
The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, this film continues the adventures of the title character Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.
Thor: The Dark World
2hr 0min – Rated PG-13 – Action/Adventure/Scifi/Fantasy
Director: Alan Taylor – Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba
Director: Alan Taylor – Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba
The adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, continue as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across more »
3561 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA, United States
Frozen 3D
1hr 48min – Rated PG – Animation/Action/Adventure/Family
Director: Chris Buck – Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana
Director: Chris Buck – Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana
A prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, so Anna must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, on the grandest of journeys to find the Snow Queen and put an end to the icy spell. Encountering Everest-like extremes, mystical creatures and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.
Regal Cinemas Davis Holiday 6 101 F Street, Davis, CA, United States 12:15pm
The Book Thief
2hr 11min – Rated PG-13 – Drama
Director: Brian Percival – Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch
Director: Brian Percival – Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch
Based on the beloved international bestselling book, The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. She learns to read with encouragement from her new family and Max, a Jewish refugee who they are more »
Nebraska
1hr 50min – Rated R – Drama
Director: Alexander Payne – Cast: Bruce Dern, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte, Stacy Keach, Devin Ratray
Director: Alexander Payne – Cast: Bruce Dern, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte, Stacy Keach, Devin Ratray
After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks he’s struck it rich, and wrangles his son into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. Shot in black and white across four states, Nebraska tells the stories of family life in the heartland of America.
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA, 12:50 3:20 5:50 8:20pm
Inside Llewyn Davis
1hr 45min – Rated R – Drama
Director: Joel Coen – Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, Justin Timberlake
Director: Joel Coen – Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, Justin Timberlake
The story follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Llewyn Davis is at a crossroads. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable more »
Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second Street, Davis, CA, 1:55 4:10 6:25 8:40pm
From Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, December 20
12:00pm – Folk Music Jam Session @ UC Davis Wyatt Deck Free
5:30pm – Bob Wren, violin & octave mandolin @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
7:30pm – Davis HS Choirs & Orchestra, Messiah @ St. James Church $20/$10
7:30pm – Spoken Word and Jazz Beat Performances @ John Natsoulas Gallery Free
8:00pm – Movie: Hugo @ International House (I-House) Free
8:30pm – Gene Taylor Blues Band @ Palms Playhouse $20
Saturday, December 21
8:00am – Farmers Market @ Central Park Free
9:30am – Greenhouse Event @ Putah Creek Council Free
9:30am – Planting Event @ City of Davis Free
11:15am – Family Stories @ Davis Public Library Free
2:00pm – Family Movie @ Davis Public Library Free
6:00pm – Ken Kemmerling @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
7:30pm – Davis HS Choirs & Orchestra, Messiah @ St. James Church $20/$10
Sunday, December 22
9:30am – Planting Event @ City of Davis Free
11:00am – Jazz Brunch @ Monticello Seasonal Cuisine Free
1:00pm – Food Not Bombs @ Central Park Free
4:00pm – Live Irish Music @ DeVere’s Irish Pub Free
7:00pm – International Folkdancing @ Davis Art Center $25/$35
7:30pm – Movie: City Lights @ Yolo Pleasure Dome $2 Donation