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The Artery - Spotlight Artist
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-02 | The Artery, 207 G Street, Davis, ca
Clyde Elmore, nature and wildlife photographer. Come see a lifetime of wonder through Clyde’s lens.

Art Explorers: All Day Summer Arts Camp Week 7: August 11-15
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Let’s make art! Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, & fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, & mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Camp Counselors will guide campers in fun camp activities & outdoor play. All materials are provided, just bring a water bottle, snack, sunscreen & your creativity! Monday – Friday 9a – 3p. $550

Align & Flow Yoga
2025-08-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Davis Shambhala Meditation Center, 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. In a vinyasa class, we link postures together and move with the breath on the inhale, or the exhale. A typical class involves strength and stability work balanced by flexibility and relaxation. Each class finishes with a reclining rest.

davisyogacollective.com

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
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. Participants must provide a signed liability waiver (available on site). Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a.

Davis Street Stitchers Mending Club
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Compassion Corner, Corner of 3rd & C Street, Davis
An intergenerational mending club that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 PM at Compassion Corner (SE corner of 3rd & C Street).

Davis Street Stitchers | Mending Mondays
Stitch it, don’t ditch it!
Mending, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, sewing, beading
On the lawn – bring your own chair or blanket, snacks, and water

Bat Talk and Tour
2025-08-11 18:15 - 20:45 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Rd. 32B
Did you know that a huge colony of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Tour to learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals.
Following a presentation on bat natural history, where you will have the opportunity to see live ambassador bats up close, the group will carpool out to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis for a brief tour of the wetlands and rice fields. Then we get in position to watch the “flyout” of the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats in California. The bats emerge in long ribbons as they head out to hunt for insects for the night.
The whole experience takes about two and a half hours. This is a family friendly event! There is a small amount of walking. Those in wheelchairs or unable to walk may view the bats by car. Please let us know if you have special needs.
Refunding or rescheduling tickets requires two weeks notice and is subject to a $10 administrative fee.
In regards to the recent heat: While it can be very hot in town during the heat of the day, the first hour and a half of this program will take place in an air conditioned room and from your own vehicle during the auto tour. By the time we are outside to view the flyout, it will be nearly sunset. It is typically 10-15 degrees cooler in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area where we watch the bat flyout.

Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)
2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM | Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 9
$195 Members | $215 Non-Members (Materials not included)

Under the guidance of artist Misuk Goltz, participants will learn how to paint figures in a surrounding environment, landscapes (including one urban scene), and flowers in natural settings. Students will gain experience on how to structure compositions from original references and will explore the painterly aspect of arranging shapes, values, and colors to complete an expressive painting. Each week, the lesson format will consist of a demonstration, a painting session, and a critique of each participant’s work. For this workshop, participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting.

Register at https://pencegallery.org/education/programs/workshops-and-classes/.

Any questions? Email pencegallery@gmail.com.

FREE! School's Out Open Studios
2025-08-12 15:30 - 17:30 | The Barn Studio, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695
Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects. For ages: Elementary + Middle (2nd – 8th Grade).

Guitar Circle
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1
Every Tuesday at the Watermelon Music building. All ages and experience levels welcome!
This guitar circle 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.

Drawing Club
2025-08-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Dunloe Brewing, 1606 Olive Dr, Davis, 95616, United States
Every Tuesday from 5-10pm at Dunloe Brewing’s – The Local, creative people of all levels are invited to participate in Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry.

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? If so, join us on Tuesdays, from 5:30 pm-7 pm. Bring a project to work on and visit with your neighbors.
No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

English Conversation Group
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join our adult Conversation Group to practice your English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome!
No reservation required. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 666-8005. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

2nd Tuesdays: COOL Food Flash Mob Events
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
COOL Cuisine hosts flash mob dining events for those searching for planet-friendly, plant-based meals and new friends. Join in on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Show up, sit with other COOL people, order a plant-based meal off the menu!

Yeti Restaurant: 6/10/25
Pho Yummy: 7/8/25
Paste Thai: 8/12/25

Details at coolcuisine.net

Mac Computer Group for Seniors
2025-08-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Mac Users Group2nd Tuesday of month 6:30 p.m.No charge The Mac Users discussion group can assist you with learning about the latest technology and gaining advice from others in the community.

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
2025-08-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Bike Garage Davis, 1500 Cannery Avenue
Davis location: 1500 Cannery Avenue

FREE Bike Repair

Come to the Bike Garage, where our volunteer mechanics will repair your bike. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations.
Interested in becoming a volunteer bike mechanic? No experience is necessary.

CONTACT US TO VOLUNTEER

Quality Used Bikes for SaleLowest prices on the best used bikes.Our inventory changes every day!

Hybrid bikes, town bikes, vintage bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, kids’ bikes, and more. Visit the Bike Garage in Davis or Woodland to check out our inventory.

Free Youth Art Studio: Mini Open Studio
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-13 12:30 - 14:00 | 512 gibson road, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, C, 95695, United States
Weekly on Wednesdays
10:00am – 11:30am | 12:30pm – 2:00pm*
Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills.
Come explore, play, and create together!
Advance registration encouraged. Materials are provided. Dress for mess.
*beginning June 1st

Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Library Hours: Wednesdays, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
This group assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library, and in addition, hosts monthly lectures and meetings. During library hours, members are available to assist you with accessing research materials. Computer access is also available in the library for research purposes.

Picnic in the Park! Davis Farmers Market
2025-08-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Central Park
Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine.
Walk rows of stalls lined with an array of fruits and vegetables, including certified organic produce, choice meats, chicken, seafood, wine, local eggs and honey. Choose from a variety of fresh-baked goods, plants, flowers and gifts. Enjoy a picnic from one of our many food stands, made from market ingredients.
See the vendor list here: https://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/our-sellers/
Farmers Market Hours
Central Park: Saturdays 8a–1p (year-round), and Wednesdays 3p–6p (October through April); 4p–8p (May through September)
UC Davis – North Quad: Wednesdays 10a–1:30p (fall and spring quarters)
Sutter Davis Hospital: Thursdays 10a–1p (May through September)
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento: Thursdays 2:30p–5:30p

Science Cafe
2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:30
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Hosted by Prof. Jared Shaw, featuring expert speakers on a variety of topics! Brought to you by the UCD College of Letters & Science. 5:30p—7:30p. Free

The Davis Science Café series was founded in 2012 by Professor Jared Shaw, initially supported by the National Science Foundation and currently supported by the College of Letters and Science and promoted by Capital Science Communicators.
Over the years, the #DavisSciCafe has been held at the Arboretum, Crepeville, de Vere’s, and most recently has settled in at G Street WunderBar. Café topics have spanned the likes of milk science, wine science, sea level rise, hyperdimensional geometry, and coral reef ecology.
So come on by, and let’s drink to science! Hosted on the second Wednesday of each month. Free to the public.

Location: G Street Wunderbar
Date: Hosted on the second Wednesday of each month
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Mantra Meditation
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Let your worries melt away. Mantras are ancient healing sounds that takes the mind off of the stress of modern day life, and gives us real rest.

We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan).

We will be in the Fireside Room (C Street entrance). Free/ Donations accepted.

Magic the Gathering Weekly Tournament!
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Davis Cards & Games, 1790 East 8th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Come and join us for our fun weekly Modern Tournaments.
Bring you deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time.

Fit4Mom Yoga Night
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear), 24800 County Rd 101A
Second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8:00PM
Back by popular demand, Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland and Great Bear are teaming up to offer an evening with yoga and wine. Our talented Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland instructors, Anais Foley-Kennedy and Maria Perez lead an easy to moderate Vinyasa flow set to groovy tunes and tailored to your skill level. As yoga draws to a close, we will read an inspirational, original meditation from local writer, Jessica Guerrieri. Then we invite you to sit down and relax as Great Bear pours you a glass of their delicious wine. You can walk in the lavender fields, set up a picnic, or simply socialize with new and old friends.
A workout and wine are the stuff summer dreams are made of. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Suggestions for what to bring:

Yoga mat
Towel
Water
Money/ card to purchase an extra glass (or bottle) of wine
Food items for a picnic
Light jacket or sweater

ORGANIZER:
Allison Olson
Owner, FIT4MOM Davis-Woodland
925-285-6514
davis-woodland.fit4mom.com

City of Davis General Plan Kick-Off Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Please join us on Aug. 13 for the kick-off meeting for the City’s General Plan from 6-8 p.m. at the Davis Senior Center (646 A St).
Join us for a hands-on workshop to shape the future of mobility, housing, open space, jobs and livability in Davis. Your input will help define the vision, outcomes and issues in the General Plan, our blueprint for how our community will grow and thrive in the coming decades.
Please RSVP bit.ly/DavisGPUWorkshop

Figure Drawing at the Pence
2025-08-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Figure Drawing Session
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30 – 9 PM
$15 Members, $22 Non-Members | Limited to 10 participants
Registration & payment is required in advance through the Pence’s website.

We hold self-guided figure drawing sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 – 9 PM. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join.

This is not a class, and no instruction is provided. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive. Bring your own art materials, and we’ll provide a comfortable place to sketch or paint live models in our upstairs classroom space. Participants will work independently through a warm up with shorter poses and longer, twenty-minute poses. A staff member will be on-site to facilitate the group and to answer questions.

Register here: https://pencegallery.org/education/programs/figure-drawing/
Join the Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/davisfigure/

Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Sudwerk Brewing Co., 2001 2nd St, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
Sudwerk Trivia is a free, first come-first serve, all-ages event.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk’s Pub Quiz every Wednesday from 7-9pm! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement.
Location: 2001 2nd Street, Davis, CA 95618
You do not have to be 21+ to participate in trivia. There is no drink minimum.

Blue Barn Thrift Store
2025-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Blue Barn Thirft Store
YOLO COUNTY LANDFILL. Save money while helping our environment. The Blue Barn has gently used items for sale including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books. Sales Thursdays & the 3rd Saturday of the month, where all items are half priced. 9a—3p.
