PENCE GALLERY. Join us for an enjoyable week of shopping inside the Pence Gallery. Purchase outdoor sculptures, bird baths, ceramic tiles, and other artwork for your garden in a sale to benefit the Pence and local artists. Also, discover the perfect gifts for garden enthusiasts, including plant stakes, wind chimes, ceramic birdhouses, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Stroll through five gardens throughout Davis on the Pence's annual Garden Tour! Savor the beauty of spring, learn about gardening from Yolo County Master Gardeners, and watch local artists paint in the gardens. 12p—5p. $30—40
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Enjoy the magical fairytale of the ogre, Shrek, and follow along his adventure to rescue and win the love of princess Fiona and vanquish Lord Farquaad. For all ages. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Billy Elliot the Musical is an unforgettable story of resilience, sacrifice, and the transformative power of art. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1984-85 UK miners' strike, the story follows Billy Elliot, a young boy in a working-class community who stumbles into a ballet class and discovers a love for dance that will change his life forever. As his family and town grapple with the harsh realities of a changing world, Billy must navigate their expectations and his own fears as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. 2p—5p. $15—42
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. First time is free! 7p—9:30p. $7
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation—no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death. We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a—11:15a. 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. Mon. & Tues. 6p—8p, Thurs. 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, students will create watercolor paintings inspired by Misuk’s recent travels to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. Participants will explore landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects. Prior experience with watercolor techniques and color blending is required. On Tuesdays from March 24 to May 5 (no class Apr. 28). Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $195—215
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. This 6-week offering focuses on springtime joy with gentle yoga that includes breathwork, gentle stretching, and balance. $90/series or $20 drop in. Sliding scale available! 10:15a—11:15a. $20—90
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Led by teacher Annie Ramirez, this meetup provides a space for parents with newborns to connect with other parents from the community. Moms, Dads, and all caretakers welcome. Siblings are not able to join at this time. We are here to support YOU and your baby! No pre-registration necessary. 1p—2p. Free
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