COMPASSION CORNER, 3RD & C STREET. An intergenerational mending club that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. Join for mending, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, sewing, and beading. On the lawn - bring your own chair or blanket, snacks, and water. 6p—8p. Free
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. This 6-week journey will provide guided meditations, practical exercises, and science-backed tools to help you break free from self-judgment and impossible standards. Register at https://unityofdavis.breezechms.com/form/bookstudy_self-compassion. Tuesdays, 6p—7:30p.
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Designed especially to benefit seniors, Body Balance is a 1-hour fitness class that improves balance and coordination primarily by strengthening relevant muscles in the legs, abdominal core, back, and shoulders. Tina uses a multifaceted approach to provide a gentle but comprehensive workout appropriate for all fitness levels and abilities. 8:45a—9:45a.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health purposes. Wednesday's class for intermediate and advanced students covers the Yang Style 42- and 48 forms, with Kung Fu warm-up. 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—11:30a.
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Slow jazz jam for musicians working on their improvisational jazz chops. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument but are new to jazz. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. 3p—5p. Free
YOLO COUNTY LANDFILL. Save money while helping our environment. The Blue Barn has gently used items for sale including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books. Sales Thursdays & the 3rd Saturday of the month, where all items are half priced. 9a—3p.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health purposes. Regular participation increases strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. Thursday's class covers the 13- and 16- simplified forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free! 10a—11a.
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 1p—2:30p. Free
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health. Class covers postures, movements, and the simplified 8- and 24-forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free! 9a—10a.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 1p—2:30p. 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 ARTS CENTER. Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult. Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout. 5p—7p. $5
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Sip the evening away while enjoying the musical stylings of The Sun Followers, an acoustic vocal harmony duo from Chico, California. Indulge in tasty kebabs & shawarma from Sahara Food Truck. Please support this local business and do not bring outside food. 5p—8p. $15
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.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us as we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela on his birthday with an afternoon of reflection, connection, and celebration. Hear TED-style talks and insightful stories from a panel of three Mandela Washington Fellows visiting from Sub-Saharan Africa. 7p—8:30p. Free
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. San Francisco Bay Areas Top Musicians have rebranded as CARNAVAL! These seasoned musicians have spent decades honing their crafts to bring you the legendary sounds of Santana. 7:30p—10p. $35—45
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
DIXON LIBRARY. Make your vision of the summer vivid & vivacious by using magazine clippings to create your very own Vision Board! Supplies provided. Registration recommended. Geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 10a—12p. Free
PARK WINTERS. Visit Park Winters seasonal flower farm for this exclusive experience. Enjoy the open space to connect with the flowers, and take home a beautiful hand picked bouquet. This enchanting experience is available most Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are booked in 2 hour increments. 8:30a, 10:30a, & 12:30p. $38
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
CENTRAL PARK. Expect to see friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more! Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p.
CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER FARM. Stroll among blooming lavender rows and take part in lavender distillation demos, wreath-making workshops, and product sampling. Guests can shop handcrafted body products, culinary items, and essential oils—all made with farm-grown lavender. 10a—4p.
CENTRAL PARK, DAVIS. Two free sets of Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards amidst the splendor of the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair! (The fair runs from 10a—4p.) 11a—1p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. In a world where faith is often entangled with privilege, nationalism, and exclusion, this series offers an invitation to rediscover the Gospel through the lens of those who suffer. Featuring the prophetic voice of Miguel De La Torre, be challenged to move beyond a comfortable, domesticated Christianity toward a faith that stands in radical solidarity with the oppressed. 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
HEARTSCAPES STUDIO. Facilitated by leaf Wild, an artist, counselor, educator, and spirit liberator. Every session is different - we move with what shows up. You might find yourself drawing, dancing, speaking truth to a stranger, or sitting quietly with a snack and your breath. This is not therapy; this is a practice ground for being human. On third Sundays, 2p—3:45p. $25
MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. 7p—9:30p. First time is free; $7
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Using Eric Butterworth’s classic text "Practical Metaphysics" as our modern-day how-to guide, we will return together to the sublime experience of the basics that Jesus taught us and restore to our inner world that Truth that there is only One Presence, One Power, One Love in our lives and our world today. 6p—7p.
PENCE GALLERY. Part of the Pence's Healing Arts Program, this one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required in advance at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:30a. $5—10
THE BARN STUDIO. Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects. 3:30p—5:30p. 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 […]
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tuesdays at 6p, Thursdays at 1:30p, Fridays at 9:45a. 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. Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Gabe Lewin will perform with support from Lane Suarez on vocals, Bob Lindley on violin and mandolin, Ted Fontaine on lead guitar, and Dwight Howard on bass. Enjoy Gabe’s original songs on lost love, California history, and current events. An open mic will precede the featured performance. 7p—9p. Free
BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 8a—12p. Free
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 & 12:30p—2p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This group assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library, and in addition, hosts monthly lectures and meetings. During library hours, members are available to assist you with accessing research materials. Computer access is also available in the library for research purposes. 1p—3:30p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument and have experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles, etc. Meets every fourth Wednesday of the month. 3p—5p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat. 8a—1p & Wed. Picnic in the Park 4p—8p.
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join us for a night of wine, shimmery paint, and disco vibes at Yolo Arts! You’ll paint your own masterpiece of a dazzling disco ball set up while sipping a glass of sparkling wine and soaking in the creative energy of the Yolo Arts property. 5p—8p. $30
BERRYESSA GAP DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM. Come learn about wine and enjoy tastings and special wine discounts. Sally Johnson Blum, one of our new Consultant Winemakers, will join us for this session. 5:30p—7p. $30
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH.We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p—7:30p. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring you deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p-8p. $12
HOLMES JR HIGH. Sign up to learn basketball and volleyball fundamentals, and build game-time confidence—all while having fun! 6p—8p. $75
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. Did you know that a huge colony of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Tour to learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals. Children 5 and under are free. 6:30p—9p. $5—17
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk's Pub Quiz hosted by Dr. Andy! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement. 7p—9p. Free
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