DELTA OF VENUS. Come see the wonderful whimsical Fabric of Davis quilts by Pauline Jackson on display throughout the month of February. Pauline’s quilts take you on a tour of iconic Davis spots through her gift of painting with cloth. Free
Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that runs through April 15. The program provides free tax help virtually and in person in multiple languages and locations across Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
HYBRID/DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Study and practice simple yet profound meditation teachings and practices from the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala. Each Saturday session will include talks, guided meditation instruction, a lunch break, small discussion groups, and a tea break. 8:30a—5p. $50—100 (sliding scale offered)
UC DAVIS. Our 15th annual event highlighting science collections and biodiversity across the UC Davis campus. This is a free, all ages event where people get to go behind the scenes and connect with scientists studying birds, plants, insects, fossils, nematodes, yeast and much more. Hours vary between museums. 9a—4p. Free
PUTAH CREEK, DAVIS. Davis Forest School's all-outdoors preschool/kinder program for 3-6 year olds gives children the opportunity to learn and play in the rhythm of the seasons, while building friendships, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging in nature. Join us for an upcoming Open House, where we’ll welcome new families, walk the land together, and share the heart of our work. RSVP required. 11a—12:30p.
PENCE GALLERY. Join Manuel Fernando Rios as he talks with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes about his formative years as an artist, his artistic process, and current work in his exhibit at the Pence. This event is free for students & Pence Members and $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY, BLANCHARD ROOM. Hear from experts, receive a new-mother care package, connect with other mothers in the community, take part in a free raffle for gift cards and other items, and more. 11a—2p. Free
DAVIS. Come join Davis Forest School for a Forest Bathing walk led by Forest Mentor Connor Rosenblatt! You will be invited to use your senses to intimately explore the natural world in the presence of a supportive community of practitioners. For ages 13+; address provided after registration. 1p—3:30p. $20
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. In this intimate, generative writing workshop, participants are invited to explore stories of origin, belonging, and in-between-ness through the lens of flash—short, powerful pieces that challenge and also cross the traditional divisions between prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction. 2p—5p. $15—25
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