MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Oakland-based artist is inspired by familial and global histories, food, music, and mourning. The exhibition features a reconfigured clock tower sculpture that alludes to market structures in the Eastern Mediterranean Levant region, and new works in ceramic and bronze that speak to familial and cultural ties across time. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 14th year, is open for submission by California artists through www.callforentry.org. This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply by May 12! $35—40
PENCE GALLERY. This exhibit features the work of ceramic artists Karyn Gabriel, Mark Goudy, Kris Marubayashi, Liza Riddle, and Laura Van Duren. Together, these artists create striking geometric and biomorphic forms that underline their pursuit of simple forms inspired by nature. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Linda Clark Johnson is a Sacramento artist who primarily works with cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses UV light to create luminous blue images without a camera or negative. She prints in her backyard, capturing botanical impressions and their shadows on watercolor paper or fabric. She then uses natural toners, collage, watercolor, and colored pencil to add layers of depth and detail to her work. 11:30a—5p. Free
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
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. This 6-week offering focuses on springtime joy with gentle yoga that includes breathwork, gentle stretching, and balance. $90/series or $20 drop in. Sliding scale available! 10:15a—11:15a. $20—90
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Led by teacher Annie Ramirez, this meetup provides a space for parents with newborns to connect with other parents from the community. Moms, Dads, and all caretakers welcome. Siblings are not able to join at this time. We are here to support YOU and your baby! No pre-registration necessary. 1p—2p. Free
DUNLOE BREWING. Enjoy community, art, and the best beer in Davis at Dunloe on Tuesday nights. BYO supplies, or feel welcome to use from the community art pantry on hand. 4p—11p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The Mac Users discussion group can assist you with learning about the latest technology and gaining advice from others in the community. 5p—6p. 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
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. This yoga practice with Beth focuses on alignment, strength & length, balance, effort & ease, and movement with breath. 5:30p—6:30p. $15
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p—7p. Free
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