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

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. 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. We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a—11:15a. Free

WATERMELON MUSIC. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced performer, if you are looking for a fast-paced, fun, informative, and supportive way to dive into the world of stand-up comedy, this is the perfect class for you! Students show off their hard work in a graduation show on Nov. 5. On Mondays & Wednesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 5. 4p—6p. Free

Every Tuesday from 5-10pm at Dunloe Brewing's - The Local, creative people of all levels are invited to participate in Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free […]

WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

WATERMELON MUSIC. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced performer, if you are looking for a fast-paced, fun, informative, and supportive way to dive into the world of stand-up comedy, this is the perfect class for you! Students show off their hard work in a graduation show on Nov. 5. On Mondays & Wednesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 5. 4p—6p. Free

ONLINE VIA ZOOM. The STEAC Speaker Series is a quarterly web event that provides a platform for local experts in the fields related to STEAC's mission to share their knowledge with the community. This month, Executive Director of the Woodland Food Closet, Tania Garcia-Cadena, will be discussing the impact that the Woodland Food Closet has made for our neighbors in need. 6p—7p. Free

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland at Great Bear Vineyards for our annual costumed night of yoga, wine, and community under the stars. Costumes encouraged, but not required—come move, sip, and celebrate spooky season with us. 6p—9p. $20

G STREET, DAVIS. DRC Creatives is producing a bi-monthly block party in collaboration with the Downtown Davis Business Association and sponsored by Club420. Every other Thursday this fall, come hang out on G street with live music, art and happy hour discounts. 6p—8p. Free

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. The Davis Friends Meeting is hosting a community forum on “Managing Homelessness in Davis” at the Meetinghouse, 345 L Street.  The panelists are: Rick Moniz, Vernon McZeek, Alfred Melbourne, and Geoff Rohde. 7p—9p. Free

WILDHORSE GOLF CLUB. Join us for the 3rd Annual Tee For Her Future Golf Tournament! All proceeds support Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento—providing scholarships, shoes, sports bras, and materials for girls in Title 1 schools to participate in our confidence-building, life-changing program at no cost to their families. 7:30a—1:30p. $250

DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! 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

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Join us for this free family-friendly multi-media art event! View works by local artists, watch dance performances, learn the The Monster Mash dance, participate in an art activity, and more. 5:30p—7:30p. Free

PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception and enjoy browsing all of our new art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. View Robert Ortbal: Encounters, A New Spin on Vinyl, Raquel Cox: Beauty, Seen and Felt, and Marlene Lee: Surrounding Landscapes. 6p—9p. Free

LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Mark Tomassetti at his 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. View works in gouache, acrylic ink, and watercolor. Light refreshments will be served. 6p—8p. Free

DELTA OF VENUS. Katerina Hanks presents eerie, hyper-detailed dreamscapes in a range of mediums. The show explores longing, time travel, double binds, and dogs at the discotheque. Live DJs throughout the night, beverages and snacks available for purchase. 6p—9p. Free

MAIN STREET, WINTERS. Join us for live music in Downtown Winters! The Chamber of Commerce is proud to present local musicians to play every Friday. 6:30p—9p.

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

DRAKE'S: THE BARN, WEST SACRAMENTO. Celebrate 30 years of inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful employment in the Davis and Sacramento region! This event will feature a cornhole tournament, celebration of location business partners, kids' zone, and a Micro-Enterprise market. Free to attend & $100 for Cornhole Team ticket (2 players per team). 12p—3p. $0-100

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

WOODLAND COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER. Join us as we honor our local community leaders and high school scholarship recipients. Limited tickets available. 5p—8p. $44.52

VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. Get ready for a scary good time for the City of Davis’ second Parent-Child Dance! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Enjoy an evening of music and fun activities for everyone. This event is open to children ages three to 13 years old and parents or guardians ages 18 years or older. Ticket price includes admission for one adult & one child. 5:30p—8p. $35—45

MAIN STREET, WINTERS. Join us in Downtown Winters every Sunday for the Winters Farmers Market. Enjoy local produce, fresh flowers, food vendors & more! 9a—1p. Free

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. A meditative gathering offering space to simply be. Light a candle if you wish, breathe, and let yourself come into the calm. Enjoy tea and refreshments after. This month's event features Matthew Grasso, guitar. 9a—9:30a. Free

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. The Village Feast celebrates the Sacramento-region Farm to Fork season, where we gather to enjoy and honor the bounty of our local farmers by meeting together for an afternoon of dining at communal tables, in the style of a Provençal Grand Aïoli. Learn more & purchase tickets at www.davisfarmtoschool.org/village-feast. 12p—4p. $150

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

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

YOGA YOLO, WOODLAND. Join Kim Hope of Sacred Soul Vibrations for a gentle sound immersion where tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and grounding frequencies invite deep relaxation. This is an opportunity to regulate the nervous system, release tension and rest in presence. 7:30p—8:30p. $35