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Undergraduate Senior Showcase

Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, Davis

THRU JUNE 18. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Annual exhibition highlighting the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students. Free

Ongoing

Home: Mixed Media Paintings by Susan Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, and oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free

Free

An Apple A Day: Stephanie Way

Super Owl Brewing 1260 Lake Blvd. Ste. 121, Davis

SUPER OWL BREWING. An exploration of color through daily pastel drawings of fruits and vegetables, by artist Stephanie Way. May 16 through July 2. 12a–12p. Free

Free

Illuminated Miniatures Workshop with Ann Marie Campbell

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures. Paint your own miniature on parchment & make egg tempera paint (used by medieval monks). Open to all skill levels. 9:30a–4:30p. $245–$255

$245 – $255

Midieval Illuminated Miniatures Workshop

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures as you paint your own miniature on parchment. Artist Ann Marie Campbell will teach how to gild and make egg tempera paint, the type used by medieval monks. All skill levels welcome. 9:30a–4:30p. $180 members/$190 nonmembers +$65 materials fee

$65 – $190

Wine Connoisseurs & Vintners Series: Barrel Tasting and Vertical Flight

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fun, educational hands-on experiences in a class setting designed to teach anyone from wine connoisseurs to keen enthusiasts looking to learn more about wine. Classes finish with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.

$75.00
Event Series Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5

$2 – $5

Asian American & Pacific Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Yolo County Library celebrates AAPIH Month with a free community event featuring entertainment by Davis Wakamatsu Taiko Dan and a Talk Story about mental health. 11:30a—1:30p. Free

Free
Event Series Kids D&D

Kids D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly D&D adventure for ages 9–15. Every Saturday. Purchase tickets in advance. 12p–2p. $10

$10

Lisa Reinertson – In Person Workshop

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to create a figurative bas relief after a live model. Reinertson’s work combines realism with a contemporary expression of social & psychological content. See list of required tools. 1p. $100

$100

Artist Talk: Susan Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Join as she walks through her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of home and place for her. 2p–3p. Free

Artist Talk with Susan W. Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Artist Susan W. Brady will discuss her solo exhibit Home, her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of place and belonging. 2p–3p. Free

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Event Series LEGO Block Party

LEGO Block Party

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free

Free
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World Fiddle Day with Bob Wren

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON MUSIC. Two-hour long workshop will be led by Bob Wren, long-time fiddler and violinist and former director of the Sacramento City College World Music Ensemble. Includes one hour of jam time. 2—4p. Free

Free
Event Series Family D&D

Family D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20

$20

Indie-Rock Show

The Domes Orchard Park Dr, Davis

THE DOMES. Featuring Nat Lefkoff, Decent Action, Rainbow City Park, and Sun Casino. All ages welcome. 5p–9p. $5-7

$5 – $7
Event Series Adult D&D

Adult D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10

$10
Event Series Disney’s Newsies

Disney’s Newsies

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." Features Tony Award-winning score. Recommended for the entire family. 7:30p. $10–$20

$10 – $20
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