THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. SSRI is a modern jazz collective that performs a diverse repertoire of original contemporary jazz arrangements, standards from The American Song Book, and covers of beloved RnB songs from the 90s and mid 2000s. Join us as we celebrate the music of Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, and more! 8p—10p. $10—15
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
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
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. You Only Live Once, so join us for the YOLO Run for a morning of sunshine that benefits children and families. UC Davis Children's Hospital and the NEC Society are teaming up for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day. 8a—12p. $39.16—59.30
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat. 8a–1p, and every Wed. 4p—8p for Picnic in the Park. Free
DAVIS CITY HALL. A friendly Tai Chi Push Hands meetup focused on sensitivity, balance, structure, and learning through partner practice. Explore listening energy, timing, yielding, and connection in a supportive space for curious beginners and experienced practitioners alike. On the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. 9a—10a. Free
BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. 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. Sat. 9a—12p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Friends of Watermelon Music is hosting a music gear swap meet! It's a farmer's market for instruments, vinyl, amps, pedals, services, art, and more. Local businesses, instructors, and individuals will have tables set up indoors. It's a great opportunity to score some quality gear at discount prices! 10a—1p. $5
STUDIOS IN DAVIS. Forty-eight artists from across the region will open their Davis studios for the free self-guided Davis Art Studio Tour where hundreds of guests can immerse themselves in the creative spaces where local artwork is being crafted. The two-day public event will include opportunities to view and purchase a wide range of artwork. Learn more at www.davisopenstudios.com. 10a—5p. Free
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Finding Nemo Jr. at Davis Musical Theatre Co. runs May 2 through May 24, 2026. Saturdays at 2:00pm; and closing weekend Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm.
HERITAGE PLAZA, WOODLAND. 15+ wineries & breweries (tastings included). Local olive oils, cookies, desserts, & food trucks. Silent auction, wine raffle & cork pull. 100% of proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of Woodland. 2p—5p. $45—75
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