MARY L STEPHENS BRANCH LIBARY. Briana Loewinsohn author of Ephemera: a memoir and Raised by ghosts and Thien Pham author of Family style : memories of an American from Vietnam will be in conversation about making comics. 2p - 3p. Free.
JACKSON HALL, MONDAVI CENTER. The Wennberg Orchestra Festival is the longest standing tradition of our DJUSD Orchestra Program & has been an annual tradition since 1996. Performing will be the Davis Elementary All-City Orchestra ; the Davis HS String Tutoring Program Orchestra; the Holmes JH Orchestra directed; and the Davis Senior High School Orchestras. Also featuring the Davis High School Concerto Competition winners, Yuma Kano, piano, & Cal Ringgold, cello. 2:30p - 5:30p. $28.50.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Join us on April 13, from 2:30 to 6:30 PM at the International House Davis for Beitna: A Gathering for Arab Heritage, Culture, & Solidarity, a special event recognizing Arab American Heritage Month. Beitna, meaning “our house” in Arabic, brings together the community to experience & engage with Arab culture. Enjoy art displays, cultural performances, poetry readings, & educational materials that highlight the rich history & contributions of Arabs & Arab Americans. Children’s programs, crafts, delicious food, & local vendors will provide an opportunity to explore the cultural diversity of the Arab world. 2:30p - 6:30p. Free.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Beginning line dance instruction, easy dances, variety of music: Rock n roll, latin, waltzes, country, no partner needed. 3—4:30p. Free.
This popular event, featuring actors reading works by writers from Davis and beyond, kicks off its 11th season with a new location (Sudwerk) and a new time (second Sundays, 4-6 […]
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it's a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. 4p - 6p. $75 per duo.
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER, WOODLAND. Tai chi classes suitable for beginners of all ages and fitness levels are now offered twice a week, Mondays and Fridays, at the beautiful Woodland Community & Senior Center! Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. 8:45a - 9:50a First class is free!
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER. Dance fitness classes offer a dynamic, easy, & fun way to maintain physical and mental health. Tina creates original, easy-to-follow choreography incorporating low-impact movements from ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, Bollywood, Zumba, martial arts, kickboxing, & bellydancing. This class is perfect for people who have had previous experience taking any type of dance class (even a little, even decades prior), but everybody is welcome. Try it & see if you like it! First class is free! Drop-in or monthly. Bring a yoga mat for stretches during cooldown. 10:15a - 11:30a.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. 3p—4p. First class free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Children's rhythmic dance, ballet, jazz, Latin, hip-hop, Asian and Western folk dances. 4p—5p. First class free
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only
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. Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a. Free
