THRU Feb 10. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Democracy by Participation highlights the life and career of Cruz Reynoso (1931-2021), the first Chicano Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, former professor at the UC Davis School of Law, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
ONLINE: Andrew is an artist & designer in the needlework disciplines—a certified National Academy of Needlearts Master Teacher of embroidery. In her presentation, hosted by the Valley Oak Chapter, she will explore the role of samplers in women’s lives through our history. Register in adv. laws999@gmail.com. 11a, Free
ZOOM. Josh Martinez, Restoration Ecology Unit Manager, CA Dept. of Water Resources, will discuss the JoFremont Weir Big Notch Project. Register online. 5p–7p. Free
The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature Allegra Silberstein and Jean Biegun at 7 PM on Thursday, January 5th, 2023, on the first floor of the John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street in Davis. Allegra Silberstein was the first poet laureate of the City of Davis. Originally from Wisconsin, Silberstein has lived in […]
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join YoloArts & Oke Jr for a series of POL workshops. Students will have a chance to research & select poems from the POL Anthology, work on recitation, stage presence & understanding as they prepare to compete in Yolo County's annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Winner of the county competition will advance to the State Finals. 4:30p–6p. Free
TURKOVICH WALNUT ORCHARD, WINTERS. Hydrofocus, Inc. & the project team at UC Davis are studying the impact of vermicompost (worm poop!) on crops & soils & greenhouse gas emissions. Reserve a spot, 10a–12p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. UC Davis Professor Naomi Janowitz in conversation with Professor Meaghan O’Keefe, discussing Janowitz’ book Acts of Interpretation: Ancient Religious Semiotic Ideologies & their Modern Echoes. 5:30p–7p. Free
Update: NEW ONLINE FORMAT for Rachel Pepper's JANUARY 11 EVENT Due to increased community interest and to ensure the safety of those who are planning to attend, Davis Parent University's January 11 event with Rachel Pepper will be held online and not in person as originally scheduled. Holding this event virtually ensures that it is […]
AVID READER. A long-time advocate of positive psychology & a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association, the author of The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable & effortless habit & why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. 6p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Artist Talk & Demo: Kelley Mogilka will talk about her current series of paintings, sharing her method of working from models to compose her evocative subjects. 1p–2p, Free.
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join YoloArts & Oke Jr for a series of POL workshops. Students will have a chance to research & select poems from the POL Anthology, work on recitation, stage presence & understanding as they prepare to compete in Yolo County's annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Winner of the county competition will advance to the State Finals. 4:30p–6p. Free
Jennifer Elise Foerster is the author of three books of poetry, The Maybe Bird, Bright Raft in the Afterweather, and Leaving Tulsa, and served as the Associate Editor of When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry. She is the recipient of a NEA Creative Writing Fellowship and a Lannan […]
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Open Mic to follow. 7p–9p. Free
UC DAVIS CONFERENCE CTR. All day, in-person event. Come for part or all. Schedule may be found online at globaltea.ucdavis.edu. 8a–5p. Free
UC DAVIS CONFERENCE CTR. 2-day long event with professional panelists, workshops relating to different aspects of mental health destigmatization, healing spaces, a resource fair with a collection of on & off-campus mental health resources & more. Food trucks & student performances. Sa & Su, 9a–3:30p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Remembering Roe with Planned Parenthood. Decompress within a creative community space to discuss the realities of the reproductive rights movement.
PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. An exhibit exploring the history, purpose, & meaning of the iconic UC Davis water towers through a series of historical photographs & rare items.
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join YoloArts & Oke Jr for a series of POL workshops. Students will have a chance to research & select poems from the POL Anthology, work on recitation, stage presence & understanding as they prepare to compete in Yolo County's annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Winner of the county competition will advance to the State Finals. 4:30p–6p. Free
UC DAVIS STUDENT COMMUNITY CTR. Perkins will discuss her book Evolution of a Movement: Four Decades of California Environmental Justice Activism with Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning, Director of the Environmental & Climate Justice Hub and Assoc Dir of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment. Reserve a spot, 4p–5p. Free
SENSORY THEATER, ROBERT MONDAVI INSTITUTE. Dr. Gordon Walker has reached millions through his social media account, "Fascinated by Fungi." He discusses the biology & ecology of fungi, shares some basic types of mushroom morphology & talks about edibility & toxicity. Reception with wine & hors d'oeuvres to follow. Limited seating. 6p–7:30p. $25
Yolo Basin Foundation is offering a one-day Teacher Workshop focusing on wetland education. The workshop features field activities and wetland habitats in the context of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. This outdoor, interactive workshop prepares educators to bring students on a Discover the Flyway field trip. The next Teacher Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 28, […]
Join us for the first virtual talk of the Pence Gallery’s free, Art History Lecture Series! Srđan Tunić, MA candidate at University of California, Davis, will explore scientific illustrator Mary Foley Benson’s (1905-1992) artworks from UC Davis as well as her dynamic life, from her early USDA career at D.C., WWII piloting, to settling in […]
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Free workshop teaching ways to liberate yourself from stress through simple breathing, lifestyle and meditation techniques. 7—8:30p.
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
ZOOM. Joe Hobbs will give updates on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat & Drainage Improvement projects by Ducks Unlimited, Infrastructure projects by California Waterfowl Association, drought updates & future projects within the Wildlife Area. Register online. 5p–7p. Free
JOHN NATSULAS GALLERY. The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature Rooja Mohassessy and Teresa Pham-Carsillo at 7—9p.
STEVENS DAVIS LIBRARY. Monthly book sale located in the Blanchard Room open to members and non-members, featuring a special collection of movie DVD's & puzzles. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, Sun 10a–3p.
STEVENS DAVIS LIBRARY. Monthly book sale located in the Blanchard Room open to members and non-members, featuring a special collection of movie DVD's & puzzles. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, Sun 10a–3p.
STEVENS DAVIS LIBRARY. Monthly book sale located in the Blanchard Room open to members and non-members, featuring a special collection of movie DVD's & puzzles. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, Sun 10a–3p.
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