DAVIS FOREST SCHOOL. Davis Forest School is a non-profit outdoor education and nature play organization. Our programs are all outdoors in nature, rain or shine, year round! Registration for our […]
PENCE GALLERY. Apply now to sell your work at the Pence's Night Market on June 13! This pop-up market during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout invites young visual artists, ages 16-25, to display and sell their artwork inside the gallery, ranging from prints and paintings, to ceramics and jewelry, and more. Artists can apply at bit.ly/pencenightmarket. Deadline is May 23. Free to apply
BEAR VALLEY Y CAMP, NEVADA CITY. Sign up our first-ever 4-day, 3-night Family Camp from August 14—17! Join us for a nurturing and nourishing retreat created for both children and adults to slow down, reconnect, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature together. Children 2 and under are free. $250—400
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health purposes. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Wednesday's class for more advanced students covers the Yang Style 42- and 48 forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free. 10:15a—11:15a
STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER, UC DAVIS. Ever wished you could redesign parts of campus to be more walkable, bike-friendly, or just more inviting? Now’s your chance! Join us for an interactive, hands-on Place It! workshop where your ideas will help shape the future at UC Davis. 2p—6p. Free
2005 GUMBINGER AVE, WOODLAND. The School of Building Your Craft is offering an 8-week training program designed for artists of beginner/intermediate level to focus on building essential skills in drawing, painting, color and design. Learn more at theschoolofbyc.com. Thursdays, April 24—June 12. 3:45p—5:45p. $400
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Attend an artist reception for Larry Williams, a retired art teacher whose work utilizes rich colors and enigmatic shapes. His oil paintings incorporate forms that suggest or tease real life while slipping away into abstraction. Light refreshments will be served, and live music will be provided by The Folk Music Folks. 6p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Browse a variety of art exhibits, enjoy complimentary wine, and hear acoustic-based Americana, folk, and bluegrass music live by Sammy & Lauren Leverone. Exhibits on display include Assorted Flavors: The Member Show, the Tiny Show, and Biophilia: Our Longing for Nature. 6p—9p. Free
WILDHORSE GOLF COURSE. Love golf? Love helping kids? Thanks to Hoblit Dealership, we're offering an exciting hole-in-one grand prize: a Dodge RAM truck 2-year lease! Gather your friends and sign up as a foursome, threesome, twosome, or solo, we’ll match you with a team. Enjoy great food & beverages, all while helping MOSAIC Children's Museum continue to inspire young minds through hands-on play & learning. 8a - 3p. $150.
UC DAVIS QUAD. Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards at the Main Stage on the Quad! 11a—12p. Free
