RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Acclaimed classical and baroque violinist, Rachel Barton Pine, performs with the Davis HS Baroque Ensemble in a fundraising performance for their 2026 Spain Tour. Reception at 5:30p with food truck fundraiser and dessert sale. Performance at 7p. Donations encouraged. 5:30p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. We will be open in conjunction with the 2026 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA). Visitors can enjoy browsing our art exhibits, complimentary wine, and shopping in the Garden Art Sale. 6p—9p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. All ages rock show featuring Dog Party, Bloodsugar, and Buzzed Lightbeer. The bar will have a Happy Hour from 5p—7p with band-themed signature cocktails. 7p—10p. $15—20
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Tom & The Broken Hearts is Sacramento's premier tribute to the timeless music of Tom Petty, delivering the heart, grit, and melodic punch that made Petty one of America's most beloved songwriters. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. Enjoy hands-on experiences like wetland pond exploration and interactive science activities including owl pellet dissections and water quality testing. Animal encounters include birds of prey presented by Native Bird Connections, bats from Norcal Bats, close-up moments with adorable ducklings, fly fishing lessons with Fly Fishers of Davis, duck calling demonstrations, working dog showcases, & more. 9a—4p. Free
BRUNELLE BUILDING. Join the Davis High School Madrigal Singers for a morning of music, games, snacks and fun! Snacks provided, bring a bag lunch. A concert for parents/guardians held from 1:45-2p. 10a—2p. $40
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY & MORE. The 39th annual CCACA will include over 50 student exhibitions, as well as world-class demonstrations at Davis Commons and lectures at Regal Holiday Theater. The exhibits are free for viewing, and the demonstrations and lectures are ticketed. Fri. 10a—9p & Sat. 10a—5p. $160—200
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. With your Yolo County Wine Ramble ticket, you and a guest can enjoy buy one, get one free wine tastings at Great Bear Vineyards and 11 other participating wineries. 12p—5p. $20
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Percussion students of UC Davis and University of the Pacific perform John Luther Adams’s "Inuksuit," which relates to an Inuit word having to do with stone markers used for way finding and designating landmarks. 1p—2p. Free
THE AVID READER. Join us on Independent Bookstore Day to hear from Northern California author and hiking enthusiast Melissa Chen to discuss her book Dog Hiking Northern California; Chen was born and raised in the Bay Area. She is an avid hiker and founder of her blog, The Modern Female Hiker. 2p—3:30p. Free
NELSON'S GROVE, WOODLAND. MOSAIC Camp Day is an outdoor, camp-inspired event designed for families with young children and will feature decorate-and-race mini derby cars, boat building, singing and dancing with Music Matt, carnival games, and s’mores! 2p—7p. $8—20
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO WOODLAND. Barefoot Yoga Studio and Davis Women’s Circles are joining together to bring you an uplifting rest retreat you wouldn’t want to miss. Come explore and experience various types of rest, including a sound bath, gentle yoga, stretching, and a special women’s circle on rest at Barefoot Yoga Studio’s beautiful new Woodland location. 3p—5:30p. $50—70
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