ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The purpose of this study is to document the cross-fertilization of global African-rooted American music and Italian art and cuisine, as experienced by people of different backgrounds and from different countries. The study will focus on the trans-cultural process of global cross-fertilization defined by Fabienne Darling-Wolf as ‘glocamalgamation’. 5p—6:15p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Join us for this love-themed open house style art event. View art on display, participate in several hands-on art activities, watch music & dance performances, learn Pamela's iconic L-O-V-E dance, enjoy some light refreshments, and more! 5p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a cozy, pre-Valentine’s evening featuring the unbeatable pairing of seafood classics by Cousins Maine Lobster and estate-grown wine. Ticket includes a glass of wine. 5p—8p. $15
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
CIRCLE A STUDIO. View new candle sculptures and paintings by Adele Shaw, fused glass items and sun catchers by Kitty Hudson Cawley, and silk scarves, bags, and pendants by Lucy Boland during this one-night only art exhibit. 5:30p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Visit during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout to view "Paint Splashes," an evocative collection of acrylic paintings by local artist Lauren Nordeen. Meet the artist, enjoy some snacks, and hobnob with other fellow art-lovers. Exhibition on display during the month of February. 6p—8:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception and enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. Exhibits include Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You, Charlene Will: Here for a While, Maris Kaplan: Amateur, and our Seconds Sale upstairs. 6p—9p. Free
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us as we welcome Davis native Kallie Emblidge to hear about her debut novel, "Two Left Feet." 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Join us for another year of Little Coyotes Forest Kinder, a land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine, with locations in Davis (South Fork Preserve), Sacramento (William B. Pond area) and Folsom Lake.
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
UC DAVIS QUAD. Show your love for the dogs who serve our community while enjoying a fun and energizing event. Register online and bring your own pup along for the fun. Select the dog add-on package at registration, and your dog will receive a commemorative bandana and a special treat. 8a—10a. $45—55
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
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