Arts & Culture

Fans looking for an“Arrested Development“ reprisal won’t find it in “Sit Down,Shut Up,“ Mitch Hurwitz’s latest venture in television that premiered on Sunday on Fox. As with “Arrested,“ dysfunction is the key theme in “Sit Down,Shut Up,“ which focuses on the less-than-upstanding faculty of a Florida public high school.This cast includes a spiritual science teacher,a sexually aggressive librarian and an obliviousassprincipal.“

Student musicians, the spotlights are searching for you! It’s time for the annual campus media sponsored Search Party talent show. Co-sponsored by KDVS 90.3 FM, The California Aggie and the ASUCD Entertainment Council, Search Party gives UC Davis’ budding musicians the opportunity to perform to the campus community. Submissions will be due by 4 p.m. on Apr. 24 to the office of KDVS 90.3 FM, located at 14 Lower Freeborn Hall.

Finding a triple whammy consisting of food,drinks and live music in Davis has always proved to be a challenge.Luckily,Sophia’s Thai Kitchen,located at129ESt.,has taken a stab at solving this problem. The cozy downtown venue kicks off their spring and summer music season tonight with The West Nile Ramblers and Pokey LaFarge at10p.m.

Apr. 20 kicked off Asian Pacific Culture Week (APCW), presented by the Student Programs & Activities Center, ASUCD, Office of Campus & Community Relations and Student Affairs. The week’s events include stress workshops, a cooking class, an open mic night, dance performances and a retreat focused on the sociopolitical issues that the Asian Pacific Islander community faces.

Editor’s Note:This week’s “Five Questions” is with author and UC Davis English professor Yiyun Li,whose first novelThe Vagrants was released in February.

MUSIC Sholi,Odawas,Garrett Pierce Today,8p.m.,$6 Luigi’s Fun Garden in Sacramento It’s a trifecta of excellent artists at tonight’s show,which is presented by Cool As Folk.And there’s a little something for everyone – a bit of catchy art-rock from Sholi,a touch of ethereal minimalist psychedelic from Berkeley duo Odawas and some quality folk from Garrett Pierce.For a preview of Pierce’s newest albumAll Masks,check out page4! Simple Creation,Cesura,Absolute Zero,Bloodshot Pizza,Bad Rocket Today,8p.m.,$10 The Boardwalk in Orangevale So you can’t judge a book by its cover,but does that apply to bands? Originally known as Leather Pizza,the boys behind Bloodshot Pizza decided that blood was more metal than leather.Maybe so,but I think that they might need to rethink their priorities if they thought the word “pizza” was hardcore.

Garrett Pierce All Masks Crossbill Records Rating:4

Friday marked my semi-official entrance to the post-graduate adultworld:I went to my first “real“ interview. I prepared as best I could.I researched the company,prepped answers for stock interview questions,bought an appropriately stylish bidnezz-caj outfit,perfected a firm handshake andmost importantly,made sure to Google Map directions to the office. Three-and-a-half days later,I arrived at the office well-rested,well-fed and confident.Introductions were made,explanations were given and thoughtful inquiries were asked.

On Apr.21,Canadian artist and animator Pierre Hébert will appear in Davis to discuss his work in the fields of animation and live drawing.The event is sponsored by the technocultural studies and film studies departments and will be held in the TCS building (formerly the Art Annex) throughout the day,starting at11a.m.

It’s no secret that filmmakers possess the unique ability to provide lasting memories using vivid images and exciting mediums; films just seem to stay with you. Thefourth annual Davis Feminist Film Festival will showcase a spread of very diverse film styles,voices,viewpoints and talent.The festival kicks off tonight at8and will continue tomorrow.It takes place at the Veterans Memorial Center Theatre on14th and E streets.

Student musicians, the spotlights are searching for you! It’s time for the annual campus media sponsored Search Party talent show. Co-sponsored by KDVS 90.3 FM, The California Aggie and the ASUCD Entertainment Council, Search Party gives UC Davis’ budding musicians the opportunity to perform to the campus community. Submissions will be due by 4 p.m. on Apr. 23 to the office of KDVS 90.3 FM, located at 14 Lower Freeborn Hall.

It’s almost too easy to draw comparisons betweenSunshine Cleaning and recent entries to the newly minted category of,for lack of an official name, “quirky indie films.” They all have in common a quiet,quaint sense of humor that sets them apart from boisterous big-budget comedies.Sunshine Cleaning,directed by New Zealand-born Christine Jeffs,follows in this vein initsown way.