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
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Department of Music's Student Chamber Ensembles perform in this free Shinkoskey Noon Concert. 12p—1p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from a group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tuesdays at 6p, Thursdays at 1:30p, Fridays at 9:45a. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process. $25
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Astronomy on Tap in Davis is back! We will have two talks from members of the UC Davis Physics & Astronomy department. 6p—8p. Free
G STREET, BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD STREETS. The City of Davis invites the community to attend the 44th annual Candlelight Parade and newly re-envisioned Winter Wonderland event. The Candlelight Parade will kick off from the Davis Food Co-op parking lot at 6p. Once the parade arrives at G St, between 2nd & 3rd Streets, attendees can enjoy the splendor of the Winter Wonderland. 6p—8:30p. Free
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us to hear about Catriona McPherson's most recent release, "Scot's Eggs." This addictive mystery is full of twists and laugh out loud humor. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. The Green Grass Snakes will perform 1960s British invasion and 1970s iconic classics. Donations support the musicians. 7:30p—9p. Free
DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. "The Right to Exist" explores the rapidly expanding homelessness crisis in Sacramento, California. The film addresses the human cost of homelessness and the resources needed to help solve the crisis. There will be a short discussion of the homelessness issues in Davis after the showing. 7:30p—9:30p. Free
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Start the season right with this musical interpretation of Charles Dicken's classic tale featuring music and lyrics by Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Learn more at woodlandoperahouse.org. 2p or 7:30p.
DAVIS WALDORF SCHOOL. Join us for a program rooted in rhythm and led by an experienced Waldorf Early Childhood educator. We offer caregivers a weekly space to connect on child development and parenting techniques, create seasonal crafts, and learn more about Waldorf education. This is a 10-day series on Fridays beginning December 5. 9:30a—2:30p. $250-500
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