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.
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
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.
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
SENSORY THEATER, ROBERT MONDAVI INSTITUTE. Just in time for Valentine's Day, taste various chocolates & learn how to best pair them with wine. Thalia Hohenthal & Rebecca Kuehn from Guittard Chocolate Company will join Gus Zhu, the first Chinese national Master of Wine, as they guide attendees to find their preferred pairings. Reception with wine & hors d'oeuvres to follow. Limited seating. 6p–7:30p. $25
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Ney, a professor of Philosophy & Philosophy Graduate Advisor at UC Davis discusses her book, World in the Wave Function: A Metaphysics for Quantum Physics (2021). Her research focuses primarily on fundamentality, the unity of science & the interpretation of quantum theories. 5:30p wine & cheese reception; 6p–7p book chat. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Art historians and curators Bridget Cooks and Nana Adusei-Poku discuss art, museums and demands for change in the age of Black Lives Matter with museum educator Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick. They consider the complexities of rethinking art history and museum practices through the lens of Blackness and explore how artists are imagining worlds of Black freedom. 4:30p–6p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Now in its 9th season of pairing authors and actors, Stories brings new life to the experience of hearing literature aloud. Abrams is the author of The Joy of Cannabis & two novels. She is a developmental editor & photographer & teaches writing at UC Berkeley. Martha Omiyo Kight, a returning Stories on Stage Davis actor, will read an excerpt from Abrams’ novel, Meadowlark. Lin is the author of The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu, which won the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction & was a finalist for the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award. He lives in Davis, where he is pursuing a PhD in English. Larry Lew will read an excerpt from Lin’s novel. Doors open 7p, Event 7:30p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Alemani is the artistic director of the 2022 Venice Biennial. Since 2011, she has been the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Director & Chief Curator of High Line Art, the public art program presented by the High Line in New York City. During the past 10 years, Alemani has commissioned &d produced ambitious artworks for public spaces by artists Barbara Kruger, Zoe Leonard, Faith Ringgold, Ed Ruscha, Nari Ward & Adrián Villar Rojas, among others. Alemani is the winter quarter spotlight artist-in-residence in The California Studio. 4:30p–6p. 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
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Reid has written many books of poems, for both adults & children & for most of the 1990s he was poetry editor at the London publishing house of Faber & Faber. Among his works are A Scattering, which addressed the loss of his first wife & was named Costa Book of the Year for 2009 & The Song of Lunch, a narrative poem which became the screenplay for a BBC2 film starring Alan Rickman & Emma Thompson. His new collection Toys/Tricks/Traps will be appear in April this year, and his edition of Seamus Heaney’s correspondence in October. 4:30p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
JOHN NATSULAS GALLERY. The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature Robert Thomas and Beverly Burch. 7—9p.
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE. Craig McNamara will discuss his memoir, Because Our Fathers Lied, a heartfelt reflection on his relationship with his controversial father, Robert McNamara, who as Secretary of Defense under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, was the architect of the Vietnam War. 7—9p.
VANDERHOEF STUDIO. In his newest book, community leader and lawyer Norris lays out a radical way to shift the conversation about public safety away from fear & punishment & toward growth & support systems for our families & communities. Check for available tickets. 7:30p
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Designers from Carrot House, Inc will talk about the making of their recent historically inspired virtual reality (VR) game Elsa’s Brew—a game that explores the history of medieval women healers who were persecuted as witches, designed for ages 12+. Get insight on unique development challenges of VR games & how to create games using Unreal Engine software. 1p–2:30p
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 on how to improve your relationships and conflict resolution through self realization. 7—8:30p.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Pacific, California’s neighbor to the west, is largest of the planet’s oceans & home to many societies & cultures. The 2023 Templeton Colloquium in Art History takes as its theme an ocean as an art-historical space. Emphasis will be on Hawaiian and Māori societies, which invite deeper consideration of this fascinating global sector and its visual culture. Speakers: Ngarino Ellis, Stacy Kamehiro & Kailani Polzak. 4p–6p. Free
ONLINE. Isabelle Guerrero, graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, examines the intersections of archaeology & the art world within the context of both pre- & post-contact Native North American objects currently curated & displayed at non-Indigenous institutions. Hosted by the Pence Gallery. Sponsored by Bill & Nancy Roe. 2p–3p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH DAVIS LIBRARY. Meet local celebrity author Nikki Shannon Smith & learn about her latest books Love is All Around and Our Beautiful Colors. Smith's books center on understanding Black joy & love as a universal message that can be applied to all children. Author signing available Sales of Smith's books will be provided by Avid Reader. 2p–3:30p. 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
AVID READER. A monthly no-stress, safe space for romance aficionados, amateurs & everyone in between. February's picks are Get a Life, Chloe Brown, by Talia Hibbert, and Party of Two, by Jasmine Guillory. Read one or both. Note: Adult romance novels may contain mature content. RSVP online or in-store. 8p–9:30p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Showcases legal milestones & harrowing stories of brave Chinese American women. Curated by Dr. Chang C. Chen. Available at all Yolo County Libraries except South Davis Montgomery. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. An evening showcasing student expression, from zines to live screen printing. Meet student groups who embody Mike Henderson’s legacy of community service & see the exhibition “Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965-1985.” 4:30p–7p.
ZOOM. Ancient Bypass with Mitchell Frank Van Hecke. 5p–7p. Free
STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
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