WATERMELON MUSIC, MELON BALL. Adrian West Band returns to Davis with a new sound! They'll play a mix of original acoustic rock plus some covers plus a few jazz tunes. This event will be BYOB. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
DELTA OF VENUS. Come see the wonderful whimsical Fabric of Davis quilts by Pauline Jackson on display throughout the month of February. Pauline’s quilts take you on a tour of iconic Davis spots through her gift of painting with cloth. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Kick off Black History Month with a family friendly afternoon of theatre, live music, slam poetry, and dance. The Sankofa Experience is a progressive continuum of effort focused on combating hate and anti-Blackness by utilizing the arts to educate, entertain, and elevate. 2p—4p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Celebrate the launch of our winter exhibitions, "Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures" and "Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection." Stroll through the new shows, savor hot beverages, and connect with the community as we usher in a new season of art and discovery. 2p—5p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation—no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death. We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a—11:15a. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Art Explorers will learn the process of creating their own comic book—from storyboarding their ideas, to binding their book, and finally bringing each page to life with bold outlines and color. For ages 6-12. 3:30p—5p. $35
DIXON LIBRARY. After school, come and decorate free Valentine's Day cookies with your favorite toppings to make them even tastier! This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 3:30p—4:30p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Please join Imagining America and the Davis community to celebrate and begin our journey organizing the 2026 IA National Gathering in Davis, CA! This welcome event is an opportunity to create community around our collective work on public scholarship and artmaking, regional cultural organizing, and institutional change in higher education. 4p—6p. Free
ROBERT MONDAVI INSTITUTE FOR WINE AND FOOD SCIENCE. Discover how winemakers create distinctive wines, such as sherry, aged oak Chardonnay, or New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc. We will taste six wines and reveal the chemical compounds responsible for their distinctive flavors as well as the grape varieties or winemaking practices that produce those substances. 6p—8p. $30
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Moezinia’s trio is rooted in the jazz tradition but is influenced by folk music from all over the world including West Africa, South Africa, the Caribbean, the UK and Appalachia, and explore the unique relationship between jazz and folk music—sharing those discoveries with audiences across the globe. 12:05p—1p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a talk by Raven Chacon, the winter quarter spotlight artist in The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies. Raven Chacon is a composer, performer, and installation artist born at Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation. 4:30p—6p. Free
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