PENCE GALLERY. Join Manuel Fernando Rios as he talks with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes about his formative years as an artist, his artistic process, and current work in his exhibit at the Pence. This event is free for students & Pence Members and $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
Enjoy a witty and intimate afternoon concert of Scottish songs and humor from one of Scotland’s finest singer-songwriters. Suggested donation for the artist $20, payable on the day. Seats limited […]
WATERMELON MUSIC, MELON BALL. Enjoy a performance by the Sacramento-based pop/rock band Bahena and R&B artists Yoni and Bexo. 8p—10p. $20
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY, BLANCHARD ROOM. Hear from experts, receive a new-mother care package, connect with other mothers in the community, take part in a free raffle for gift cards and other items, and more. 11a—2p. Free
THE ARTERY. Explore texture, color, and storytelling through mixed media in this workshop with Schorré Chevalier Oldham. No rules—just intuition, paper, and creativity! Hands-on, experimental, and artist-led. For ages 18+; all materials included. 1p—3p. $40
DAVIS. Come join Davis Forest School for a Forest Bathing walk led by Forest Mentor Connor Rosenblatt! You will be invited to use your senses to intimately explore the natural world in the presence of a supportive community of practitioners. For ages 13+; address provided after registration. 1p—3:30p. $20
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. Rising Stars of Opera features singers from the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Center performing a wide range of great arias with full orchestral accompaniment from our own UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. 2p—3:30p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. In this intimate, generative writing workshop, participants are invited to explore stories of origin, belonging, and in-between-ness through the lens of flash—short, powerful pieces that challenge and also cross the traditional divisions between prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction. 2p—5p. $15—25
WATERMELON MUSIC, MELON BALL. Whether you're looking for a venue to share your own talents or just looking to enjoy hearing (and seeing) some local performers, we invite you to this free monthly event. Play us your favorite song, tell us some jokes, act out a scene from your favorite play with friends. Door open and sign-ups begin at 5:30p. 6p—8p. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Brazilian-born singer Scarlet Cenira, backed by Goran Muhlert, Read Forrest, Daniel Friedman, Jamie Knapp, and Bob Lindley, will play spell-binding music from Brazil. 7p—9p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. A jazz jam for musicians who are proficient on their instrument and have experience in jazz jamming, ensembles, etc. We'll play Django/gypsy, American Songbook, Bossa Nova, bebop, and more. 3p—5p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. A performance by Igor Veligan, violin; Mike Dahlberg, cello; and Natsuki Fukasawa, piano. Hear works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Amy Beach, and Ernest Bloch. 12:05p—1p. Free
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