This popular event, featuring actors reading works by writers from Davis and beyond, kicks off its 11th season with a new location (Sudwerk) and a new time (second Sundays, 4-6 pm). Beer and wine available for purchase on tap, featuring emcee Dr. Andy Jones. To learn more about Stories on Stage, click here.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Enjoy an evening with the legendary local columnist, as actor Larry Lew presents some of Bob's favorite columns and new writing on Substack. Next, Dr. Andy Jones will interview Dunning in a one-on-one live chat. A special event you won't want to miss. 4p—6p. Free
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.
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join us to discuss nonfiction books. Instead of assigning one book to read, everyone will share a recently read nonfiction book. Meet nonfiction readers and gain recommendations. Meets the third Saturday of every month. 12p—1p. Free
PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM. Come join us for the launch of Jessica Guerrieri's debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Winner of the UC Davis Maurice Prize for Fiction, Guerrieri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author and Oprah's Book Club Pick, Lara Love Hardin. Together, they will discuss the novel's themes of motherhood, family, and addiction. Each ticket includes a signed copy of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. 7p - 9p. $25
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.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. From the kitchens of downtown Davis to the agricultural fields all around us, Yolo County wouldn’t function without the hard work of thousands of Latino workers, a significant portion of whom are undocumented. Please join Antonio De Loera-Brust for a candid discussion on this population, its role in Yolo County society, and its contributions and needs – which are too often overlooked even in the very liberal community of Davis. 12p—1p. Free
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
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join us for a discussion of Manvir Singh's debut release, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion. From a brilliant, young, Harvard-trained anthropologist and contributor to The New Yorker comes a fascinating investigation into the spiritual practice of shamanism, from its beginnings to the present moment, for readers disaffected with organized religion who seek a more personal approach to spirituality. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join the conversation! We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation - no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death. 10a—11:15a. Free
