The UCD Botanical Conservatory's popular plant sale is back for Spring! Over 150 species including aroids, begonias, carnivores, mounted epiphytes, orchids, and succulents will be available. Welwitschia seedlings (limit 3 […]
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
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN, WOODLAND. Indulge your senses in this immersive and interactive workshop as you experiment with an array of cheeses, varietal honeys, and honey fruit spreads alongside an abundant charcuterie spread, and celebratory mead and honey themed beverages. 5:30p—7p. $75
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. This is a safe, inclusive opportunity to learn self defense from a dedicated group of martial arts practitioners. No experience necessary, start any time. Cost is a recommended donation; sliding scale offered. 6p—7p. $10
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us to hear from local author Bob Schneider about the updated version of Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region. This richly illustrated guide invites readers to explore one of the state’s least-known but most biologically and geologically diverse landscapes—a place of breathtaking beauty, deep history, and ongoing conservation. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. Francisco Dominguez is a Sacramento-based documentary photographer, artist, and printmaker specializing in social justice, labor movements, protests, civil rights, and indigenous peoples. He will present a slide show of his photographs documenting the protests against Israel’s war on Gaza, and speak about the protest movement against the Gaza War. 7p—9p. Free
FERA HOUSE, DAVIS. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of kokedama, a Japanese method of growing plants in moss-wrapped soil. Learn how to prepare soil, position the plant roots, and bind each piece with natural twine (or colorful wire!) to create gorgeous living art. Address will be provided after registration. 7p—9:30p. $65
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Featuring a photo critique of member-submitted images. Participants discuss “why does this image work” as well as “why does this image not work” and how the image may be improved. 7:10p. Free
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
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