New Harmony Jazz Band @ Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards! 2p—4p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards! 2p—4p. Free
DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free
DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. Francisco Dominguez is a Sacramento-based documentary photographer, artist, and printmaker specializing in social justice, labor movements, protests, civil rights, and indigenous peoples. He will present a slide show of his photographs documenting the protests against Israel’s war on Gaza, and speak about the protest movement against the Gaza War. 7p—9p. Free
FERA HOUSE, DAVIS. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of kokedama, a Japanese method of growing plants in moss-wrapped soil. Learn how to prepare soil, position the plant roots, and bind each piece with natural twine (or colorful wire!) to create gorgeous living art. Address will be provided after registration. 7p—9:30p. $65
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Featuring a photo critique of member-submitted images. Participants discuss “why does this image work” as well as “why does this image not work” and how the image may be improved. 7:10p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible follows the eruption of mass hysteria in a close-knit town after a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods. To avoid punishment, the girls begin accusing townspeople of witchcraft, igniting a wave of fear that fractures the wider community. Written in 1953 by famed American playwright Arthur Miller, the play is in part an allegory for the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, exploring the dangers of false accusations and the abuse of power. 2p—5p or 7:30p—10:30p. $20—45
PENCE GALLERY. Under the guidance of artist Sara Post, students will explore the ins and out of gel printing. Participants will experiment with layering, masks, stencils, and other gel printing techniques, as well as work with a variety of papers. Register at pencegallery.org. 9:30a—4p. $170—190
WOODLAND REGIONAL PARK PRESERVE. This is a free nature day for families and the community! Enjoy live music, walking tours, crafting, educational booths, storytelling, and more. Sign up at tuleyome.org. 10a—4p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this throwing skills workshop, we approach throwing as a collection of practicable, adaptable skills rather than a single fixed technique. The goal of the workshop is to help you move past challenges in your throwing practice while introducing new skills that increase both speed and accuracy at the wheel. 10a—6p. $250
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible follows the eruption of mass hysteria in a close-knit town after a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods. To avoid punishment, the girls begin accusing townspeople of witchcraft, igniting a wave of fear that fractures the wider community. Written in 1953 by famed American playwright Arthur Miller, the play is in part an allegory for the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, exploring the dangers of false accusations and the abuse of power. 2p—5p or 7:30p—10:30p. $20—45