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Archives Month Author Talk: The Nature of Her Business

Shields Library, UCD 100 N Quad, Davis, California, United States

SHIELDS LIBRARY, UC DAVIS. At a time when gender roles generally excluded women's participation in business, science, and sport, Katherine Chandler and other entrepreneurial women of the early 20th century built successful tourism businesses at Lake Tahoe. In her talk, author and UC Davis alumna Janet Kaidantzis will share the remarkable story of these women and a glimpse into her research process. 5:30p—7p. Free

Free
Tales for Tails

Tales for Tails

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

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
Learn to Meditate

Learn to Meditate

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Learn a simple yet profound meditation practice that is grounded in the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala. Each session will include talks, guided meditation instruction, small discussion groups, and a tea break. All levels of practice welcome. 8:30a—12:30p. $50—200

$50 – $200

13th Annual Davis Jazz Beat Festival

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis, CA, United States

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. The Davis Jazz Beat Festival is back after a 6-year hiatus! Experience live jazz, poetry readings, and performance painting on two stages. This interactive, multidisciplinary festival features over 50 musicians and performers—including actor, poet, and writer Peter Coyote. 2p—10p. Free

Free
Davis Bookworms

Davis Bookworms

Nashoba Wines 820 4th St, Davis, C, United States

NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new "silent" book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free

Free

Wine Tasting Yoga Retreat

Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear) 24800 County Rd 101A +1 more

HOTEL WINTERS & GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a deeply rejuvenating 3-night retreat featuring yoga, wine, workshops, spa, and more. Learn more at www.thecatpose.studio. Oct. 16—19. $1,050—1,250

$1050 – $1250
Tales for Tails

Tales for Tails

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

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
Learn to Meditate

Learn to Meditate

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Learn a simple yet profound meditation practice that is grounded in the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala. Each session will include talks, guided meditation instruction, small discussion groups, and a tea break. All levels of practice welcome. 8:30a—12:30p. $50—200

$50 – $200
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Artist Talk with Robert Ortbal

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Join us for an Artist Talk with Robert Ortbal in conjunction with his current solo exhibition, Encounters. He will lead a dialogue about the work on display, sharing images and videos highlighting the evolution and development of his previous work. This event is free for Members & students, and $10 for Non-Members at the door. 3p—4:30p. $0—10

Free – $10
Tales for Tails

Tales for Tails

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

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
Learn to Meditate

Learn to Meditate

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Learn a simple yet profound meditation practice that is grounded in the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala. Each session will include talks, guided meditation instruction, small discussion groups, and a tea break. All levels of practice welcome. 8:30a—12:30p. $50—200

$50 – $200