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
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p—4:30p. Free
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
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The program includes music by UC Davis graduate student composers Dean Kervin Boursiquot, James Larkins, Joseph Martin, Samane Paya, and Zöe Wallace. 5p—6:15p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Acclaimed classical and baroque violinist, Rachel Barton Pine, performs with the Davis HS Baroque Ensemble in a fundraising performance for their 2026 Spain Tour. Reception at 5:30p with food truck fundraiser and dessert sale. Performance at 7p. Donations encouraged. 5:30p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. We will be open in conjunction with the 2026 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA). Visitors can enjoy browsing our art exhibits, complimentary wine, and shopping in the Garden Art Sale. 6p—9p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Tom & The Broken Hearts is Sacramento's premier tribute to the timeless music of Tom Petty, delivering the heart, grit, and melodic punch that made Petty one of America's most beloved songwriters. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
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
VARIOUS WINERIES. Ramble around Yolo County’s wine country April 25 & 26, discovering wines you didn’t know you were missing. Each ticket to this year’s Wine Ramble comes with a BOGO flight—buy one ticket, get a flight for you and a pal! Each winery involved is family-owned, estate-grown, and award-winning. Yolocountywines.com for more information.
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
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