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
DAVIS YOUTH CHOIR. The Davis Youth Choir is now open for Fall registration! Go to our website to learn more. We can't wait for another fun season of music for kids from Kindergarten to 9th Grade starting the week of September 10th. $100—250/semester
NATSOULAS GALLERY. From playful moments to heartfelt expressions, this inclusive exhibit reflects Davis’s commitment to the creativity of its programs. 11a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. It's time for our annual non-juried exhibit to highlight the talent of our community's artists! Visit the Pence to see Exhibit It!, an art show featuring work in a variety of media by 50 local artists. Want to submit an artwork? Drop-off is on June 27, beginning at 11:30a. Please read for more info. 11:30a—5p.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. 9a—3p. $550
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 PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH STREET. Curious about preschool? Families with young children are invited to a special mini preschool day including story time, activities, and play time in our leafy yard - and the day is outer space themed! 9a—10a. 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
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.
PENCE GALLERY. Rochelle Mason uses her imagination in painting bold, colorful abstracts of beautifully designed animals by applying swirling, flowing brushstrokes and defining intriguing shapes. Mason loosely bases her Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden series on animals considered unpopular and unappreciated with the purpose of helping people transcend “speciesism.” 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Slice celebrates the diversity of expression in our region with an array of sculpture, prints, paintings, and photography created by 36 visual artists. Representing a ‘slice’ of work fresh from the studio produced by new and established artists working in the state, this annual juried exhibit has quickly gained a reputation for displaying innovative and thought-provoking work. 11:30a—5p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Beat the heat at the Live@DCC 2nd Friday free noon concert series. Enjoy a performance by Yolo Hot Club, a Parisian 30's and 40's style jazz trio featuring Michelle Martin, violin; Don Parish, guitar; and Steve Ackley, Bass! 12p—1p. Free
