Books & Talks

Name: Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two
Start: 2025-10-21T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-21T19:30:00-07:00

October 2025
Featured October 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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
October 10 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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
October 11 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 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
October 11 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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
October 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Immigration & the Economy: Economic Integration & the Contributions of Immigrants

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Giovanni Peri, professor and Chair of Economics at UC Davis, will discuss the evidence and the researched benefits of immigration as well as the risks of declining immigration in an aging society. 12p—1p. Free

Free
October 12 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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
October 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two

Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two

ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Based on the groundbreaking Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, this workbook helps you silence self-criticism, embrace your true worth, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. This six-week journey will provide guided meditations, practical exercises, and science-backed tools to help you break free from self-judgment and impossible standards. 6p—7:30p. $5

$5
October 16 - October 19

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
October 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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
October 18 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 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
October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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
October 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two

Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two

ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Based on the groundbreaking Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, this workbook helps you silence self-criticism, embrace your true worth, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. This six-week journey will provide guided meditations, practical exercises, and science-backed tools to help you break free from self-judgment and impossible standards. 6p—7:30p. $5

$5

Books & Talks

Archives Month Author Talk: The Nature of Her Business

Tales for Tails

Learn to Meditate

13th Annual Davis Jazz Beat Festival

Immigration & the Economy: Economic Integration & the Contributions of Immigrants

Davis Bookworms

Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two

Wine Tasting Yoga Retreat

Tales for Tails

Learn to Meditate

Artist Talk with Robert Ortbal

Mindful Self-Compassion – Version Two

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