ODD FELLOWS HALL. Under the Artistic Direction of Evie Ladin, the multigenerational all-female body music ensemble brings an immersive concert of music and dance, creating rich soundtracks and choreographies with no instruments but themselves. Repertoire spans an emotional range from bombastic to subtle, spiritual to humorous. 7p—8:30p. $15—40
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 2-day throwing skills workshop on Jan. 31—Feb. 1, we approach throwing as a collection of practicable, adaptable skills rather than a single fixed technique. The goal of the workshop is to help you move past challenges in your throwing practice while introducing new skills that increase both speed and accuracy at the wheel. 10a—6p. $250
GRINDSTONE WINES, ESPARTO. Join our family-owned winery for a wine and BBQ-filled Saturday! Buckhorn food truck + live music from Seth Kaminsky. Don't forget about the estate-grown wines and our mimosa flights. 11a—4p. $20
PENCE GALLERY. Charlene Will will give a walk-through of her work on display at the Pence, covering her favorite locations to paint, how color and light inspires her, and the noticeable effects of climate on the natural world. Walking, observing, and moving through wilderness areas are paramount to her process, and she'll provide glimpses into how her work evolves. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
DAVIS WINE BAR. The Pasta Exchange's Get Sauced popup returns to the Davis Wine Bar on Saturdays for winter & spring! We’ve updated the menu with fresh new pastas. Reservations required. 5p—9p.
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Adrian West Band describes their sound as “Paul Simon meets Talking Heads." They play original acoustic rock songs and instrumentals, plus a few covers and a few jazz standards. They normally play as a five-piece, but for this show they will team up with talented jazz pianist & composer Michael Echaniz. 7p—10p. $20
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
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