STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. 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. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoy the musical stylings of the Teds Band with a personal wood-fired pizza and some wine! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music, with the option to purchase ticket that includes a personal wood-fired pizza. 5p—8p. $15—32
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. 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. Children 5 and under are free. 5:15p—7:45p. $5—17
732 3RD STREET, SUITE B. Adults can try out a free Spanish conversation class! Register by emailing davislanguageacaedmy@gmail.com. 6p—7p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Attend an artist reception for Misuk Goltz and browse her watercolor paintings. She paints anything between sky and earth that sparks a feeling of inspiration or connection: quietly serene landscapes, little critters, soaring birds, and the people she encounters along the way. 6p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Enjoy a reception for Perfect Blue, an art exhibition by local artists Esmeralda Oseguera and Jacob Llaurador Brody. Moody, melancholic pigment spreads across this collection of oil paintings, charcoal works, film and cyanotype prints. 6p—8:30p. Free
SUPER OWL BREWING. Join for an artist reception for Jessie Wright, an emerging artist and naturalist from Northern California, whose work explores the captivating idea of translating bird songs into visual art. "Zig Zag Zing" showcases the musicality of these sounds through an array of dynamic brushstrokes, representing the rich melodies frequently heard in Davis and the surrounding areas. 6p—8:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Don't miss the opening reception of Art Auction 2025! This spectacular display of art at the Pence features work by 100+ local & regional artists. Participate in silent auction bidding online at bit.ly/penceartauction from Sept. 6-27. On 2nd Friday, enjoy complimentary wine by Turkovich Family Wines and participate in an art-themed scavenger hunt for the chance to win a prize. 6p—9p. Free
