THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. In Residue of Ritual, Tana Quincy Arcega and Michael Ryan curate a spectacle of objects and images culled from the endless deposits of residual materials resulting from our accelerated growth economy. Their visual commentary angles on the cultural mindset of mass production and waste as well as the vast array of ritualistic systems and customs that produce them. 3p—6p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Bring your partner, bestie, boo, platonic pal—or anyone who completes your dynamic duo—to this Paint Date! Follow the instructor’s step-by-step tutorial, but with a twist: you’ll swap canvases every 10 minutes to create two collaborative paintings together. 6p—7:30p. $65
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Renegade Orchestra is the bay area's rock and roll orchestra! They will be performing a set of music called “Sounds of San Francisco” - all fun classic songs from Jefferson Airplane’s "Somebody to Love," It’s a Beautiful Day’s "White Bird," and even some orchestral punk by the Dead Kennedys. 7p—9p. $25
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Crux Crawford is a nationally touring comedian with roots in Los Angeles. Known for his sharp, relatable humor, Crux's material draws from his experiences as a father, an aging millennial, and the balancing act of managing family life while traveling the stand-up comedy circuit. For ages 18+ only. 8p—10p. $20—30
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. This free, all ages event will be focusing on arachnids, fascinating eight-legged arthropods. Meet arachnid experts, visit the Bohart research collection, make crafts, and have fun learning. 1p—4p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards! 2p—4p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Watch a viewing of the film "The Man Who Planted Trees" followed by a presentation by Tree Davis about our City's trees and what the community can do to help plant trees. 7p—9p. Free
SOLANO COUNTY. Our Holiday Ride-Share Program is simple: If you have been drinking—take an Uber, Lyft, or cab, and you’ll get a reimbursement from us! Rides must be taken between 5p on the day of the holiday and 10a the next morning. Visit www.wccbc.com/free-ride-share for more information. 5p—10a.
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN, WOODLAND. Indulge your senses in this immersive and interactive workshop as you experiment with an array of cheeses, varietal honeys, and honey fruit spreads alongside an abundant charcuterie spread, and celebratory mead and honey themed beverages. 5:30p—7p. $75
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us to hear from local author Bob Schneider about the updated version of Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region. This richly illustrated guide invites readers to explore one of the state’s least-known but most biologically and geologically diverse landscapes—a place of breathtaking beauty, deep history, and ongoing conservation. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. Francisco Dominguez is a Sacramento-based documentary photographer, artist, and printmaker specializing in social justice, labor movements, protests, civil rights, and indigenous peoples. He will present a slide show of his photographs documenting the protests against Israel’s war on Gaza, and speak about the protest movement against the Gaza War. 7p—9p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Featuring a photo critique of member-submitted images. Participants discuss “why does this image work” as well as “why does this image not work” and how the image may be improved. 7:10p. Free
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