Exhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”
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.
Free
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Exhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
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
Free
4 events,
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
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
Free
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Avid After Hours: Romantics’ Book Club
Avid After Hours: Romantics’ Book Club
AVID READER. Avid After Hours Romance Reader's Book Club. Read one book or both, join for fun discussion. 8–9:30p. Free
Free
3 events,
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
4 events,
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
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
Free
3 events,
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Creative Writing Series: Chicanx Author Salvador Plascencia
Creative Writing Series: Chicanx Author Salvador Plascencia
PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Presentation by Harvey Mudd professor & author of the cult favorite, The People of Paper. Room 205. 4:30p–6p. Free
Free
7 events,
Poetry Night Reading Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
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Poetry Night Reading Series: Maya Khosla and Lisa Dominguez Abraham
Poetry Night Reading Series: Maya Khosla and Lisa Dominguez Abraham
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Featuring poets Maya Khosla and Lisa Dominguez Abraham. Open mic list typically fills by 6:50, so please arrive early if you would like to perform. 7p–9p. Free
Free
5 events,
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
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The 16th Annual Armistead Colloquium
The 16th Annual Armistead Colloquium
MANETTI SHREM. Lashon Daley discusses her article "Coming of (R)age: Black Girlhood + Media." 4:30p–6p. Free
Free
5 events,
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Stories on Stage Davis: author Kim Stanley Robinson
Stories on Stage Davis: author Kim Stanley Robinson
BRUNELL PERFORMANCE HALL. Local actors will read Robinson's short story, Arthur Sternbach Brings the Curveball to Mars, followed by a Q&A with Robinson moderated by Dr. Andy Jones. 7:30–9p. Free
Free
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Stories on Stage Davis: Kim Stanley Robinson
Stories on Stage Davis: Kim Stanley Robinson
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Local actors narrate Robinson's short story "Arthur Sternbach Brings the Curveball to Mars," followed by a Q&A with the famous science fiction author. Moderated by Dr. Andy Jones. Register in advance. 7:30p–9p. Free
Free
4 events,
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Creative Writing Series: Margo Jefferson
Creative Writing Series: Margo Jefferson
ZOOM. Award-winning critic & author of Negroland, reads from her latest memoir, Constructing a Nervous System. Register online. 4:30p–6p. Free
Free
Trash Talk: Climate Change & Recycling Webinar
Trash Talk: Climate Change & Recycling Webinar
ZOOM. Webinar exploring connections between the waste we produce & climate change. 7p. Register online. Free
Free
3 events,
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
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
Free
3 events,
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Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat: Queering Mesoamerican Diasporas
Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat: Queering Mesoamerican Diasporas
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Discussing "Queering Mesoamerican Diasporas: Remembering Xicana Indigena Ancestries" by Susy J. Zepeda. 5:30p–7p. Free
Free
3 events,
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Randall Balmer – Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right
Randall Balmer – Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right
MANETTI SHREM. Scholar discusses his newest book which uncovers the roots of evangelical watchwords like “religious freedom” & “family values." 4:30p–6:30p.
Free
3 events,
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
3 events,
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
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
Free
3 events,
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Open Ceilings Spring Launch
Open Ceilings Spring Launch
MANETTI SHREM. UCD undergraduate-run literary magazine celebrates the launch of their eighth issue, Spring 2023: Exit 71. 6p–8p. Free
Free
10 events,
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Author Conversation: Sampada Aranke
Author Conversation: Sampada Aranke
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Book launch and signing event for "Death's Futurity" by Sampada Aranke. 4:30–6p. Free
free
Poetry Night Reading Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
Radiolab Creator & Host: Jad Abumrad
Radiolab Creator & Host: Jad Abumrad
MONDAVI CTR. Former host & creator of Radiolab discusses how to navigate difficult conversations with our fellow humans. Presents a series of interactive lectures, games & exercises for audience members. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
$12.50 – $65
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
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Death’s Futurity: The Visual Life of Black Power
Death’s Futurity: The Visual Life of Black Power
MANETTI SHREM. Book launch & signing event featuring author Sampada Aranke (Ph.D. ’13). Aranke examines the importance of representations of death to Black liberation. 4:30p–6p. Free
Free
Poetry in Davis: Julia Levine & Susan Cohen
Poetry in Davis: Julia Levine & Susan Cohen
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features poetry reading by poet laureate Julia Levine & Susan Cohen. Takes place on the gallery roof, plan to dress in layers. 7p. Free
Free
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Poetry Night Reading Series: Julia Levine with Susan Cohen
Poetry Night Reading Series: Julia Levine with Susan Cohen
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Poetry Night Reading Series features poets Julia Levine and Susan Cohen. Open mic list typically fills by 6:50p, so arrive early if you want to sign up. 7p–9p. Free
Free
3 events,
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
4 events,
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Avid After Hours: Romantics’ Book Club
Avid After Hours: Romantics’ Book Club
AVID READER. Monthly romance book club meet up. Featuring Best of Luck by Kate Clayborn and Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner. Register in advance. 8–9:30p. Free
Free
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
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
Free
4 events,
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Sustainable Gardening Webinar
Sustainable Gardening Webinar
ZOOM. Explores sustainable landscaping techniques from optimizing water use to cultivating healthy soils. Link available online. 3p–4p. Free
Free
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Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Sky Hopinka
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Sky Hopinka
MANETTI SHREM. Acclaimed visual artist & filmmaker who draws from his experience as a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. 4:30–6p. Free
Free
4 events,
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
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Night with Karen Joy Fowler
Night with Karen Joy Fowler
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL THEATRE. Discussion with author of "Booth," "The Jane Austen Book Club" & "We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves." Tickets available online. 7p–8:30p. $10
$10
2 events,
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Independent Bookstore Day @ The Avid Reader
Independent Bookstore Day @ The Avid Reader
AVID READER. Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with exclusive books and gifts, and giveaways for anyone who spends at least $10. Coloring activities for kids. 10a–8p.
Free
