Arts & Culture

Australian metal group talk about new album and world tour Ace of Spades, a Sacramento music venue, is set to host Parkway Drive on the North American leg of their tour, set on Halloween night. Ahead of the show, The California Aggie spoke with lead singer Winston Young about the upcoming tour, their new album […]

Cross Cultural Center to present fashion show Between choosing a Halloween costume, juggling midterms and attempting to try every pumpkin-flavored item on the shelf, October can be a busy month for a UC Davis student. However, no matter how you celebrate the month of October, it is crucial to do so with respect toward different […]

A glimpse into the man behind the machine, the i behind the Mac If you are one of the billion people who owns a smartphone, it’s likely you know who Steve Jobs is. Director Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later…) makes sure of that as the film picks you up and drops […]

Cirque Mechanics’ Pedal Punk comes to Mondavi Center. Those who are familiar with the Mondavi Center know that it showcases events with inspirational speakers like Laverne Cox and seasoned musical acts like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. However, on Oct. 25, the Mondavi will be breaking from their usual pattern of performances by hosting the acrobatic […]

A feature on Davis nightlife and bars. Café Bernardo Popular Drinks: The Wicki Wacky Woo (Wicki) Cafe Bernardo, better known as Bernardo’s, is the bar where many 21-plus students begin their nights. Their most popular drink there is the Wicki, which contains enough alcohol (a shot of Bacardi 151 in the straw) to jumpstart your […]

Davis Downtown to put on third annual Day of the Dead event People can celebrate Halloween through a myriad of traditions, whether it’s trick-or-treating, passing out candy or squirming through a scary movie marathon. There is something for everyone in Davis; if you want to try switching it up, Downtown Davis is putting on their […]

Slipknot and Marilyn Manson among headliners. Sacramento’s annual Aftershock festival, presented by Monster Energy and featuring some of the biggest names in mainstream metal such as Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Faith No More and Deftones, is coming to Gibson Ranch Park on Oct. 24 to 25. Clay Busch, head of marketing for Danny Wimmer Presents, the […]

Film review: Bridge of Spies Steven Spielberg has created some of the most legendary movies in recent cinematic history, directing science fiction hits such as Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, as well as action/adventure movies such as the Indiana Jones series. But Spielberg also excels at crafting compelling historical dramas as shown in Saving […]

Vendors from all over California gather for Davis Vinyl & Music Fair The weekend of Oct. 18 is the only weekend of football season when the Raiders don’t play, according to Paul Wilbur, Armadillo Music staff member and Raiders season ticket holder. That’s why Wilbur chose this particular weekend to hold the Davis Vinyl and […]

Your weekly dose of campus fashion It is often said that the eyes are a window to the soul, but sometimes it seems as if the eyeliner surrounding a pair of eyes can tell just as much about a person. Fashion can be an expression of personality, culture and comfort and carries different connotations for […]

Portland folk band Horse Feathers to perform at Veterans Memorial Theatre. The cry of a violin pierces the air followed by the strumming of a guitar — you can almost feel the calloused fingers of the guitar player, and as a banjo begins to play, it doesn’t feel like you’re in Davis anymore. Horse Feathers […]

LGBTQIA Resource Center continues Crafternoons every Friday. There is something soothing about sitting and taking the time to start a project, whether it be knitting a scarf, beading a necklace or painting a masterpiece. If you want to unleash your inner crafter or hang out with a great community of welcoming people, be sure to […]