PENCE GALLERY. This 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register at pencegallery.org. Fridays, Mar. 13—Apr. 17. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. This month's 2nd Friday free concert presents Michelle Martin, Violin; Robin Houston, Clarinet; and LuAnn Higgs, Piano. Works of Menotti, Milhaud, Ponchielli, and Schumann will be performed. 12p—1p. Free
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
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS 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
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
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Join for a reception for Futaba Wood (watercolor, acrylic) and Walker Mason (photography). In their show, the artists celebrate their individual perspectives while simultaneously highlighting their shared appreciation for the natural world and the intrinsic harmony of life. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine by Matchbook Wines, and an art-themed scavenger hunt during our reception. Exhibits include Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You, Assorted Flavors: Pence Member Exhibit, Barbara Prodaniuk: Myths in Mud, and Loraine Watson-Fox: Small Wonders. Also, view special floral arrangements within the exhibits by the Davis Flower Arrangers. 6p—9p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a program of music written entirely by living composers. The repertoire incorporates several different choral traditions and languages, from Latin, to Haitian Creole, to Korean and Portuguese. 7p—8:30p. $12—24
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. The Winters Friends of the Library Quiz Show is a fundraising trivia contest where teams of five will compete in three rounds of trivia questions across 12 categories, ranging from geography to music to local history. The cost per team is $100 before March 10 or $125 at the door (free to attend event as a viewer). 7p—9:30p.
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
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