THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. The Davis Local Vocals are leading another children's a cappella workshop for ages 6-14! Come bond with fellow aspiring singers and learn to sing harmonies. Participants have the option of joining the Davis Local Vocals on stage for their Spring concert the following week. 10a—12p. $25
CRUESS HALL, UC DAVIS. This is a half-day symposium that includes civic leaders, scholars, and practitioners from the disciplines of Community Regional Development, Design, Environmental History, Agroecology, and Geography reflecting on what Village Homes can teach us today about climate resilience, ecological infrastructure, and social cohesion. 10a—2p. Free
GREEN RIVER BREWING & TAPROOM, WINTERS. Free community event bringing together practitioners and small businesses from across Northern California. Guests can experience yoga, sound healing, reiki, somatic movement, herbalism, and more. $10 parking. 10a—4p. Free
TIM'S MUSIC, CARMICHAEL. Five jazz bands featuring big band swing musics of the 1930s & 1940s. Swing Collective, Moonlight Swing, Fred Morgan Big Band, SwingMastersBig Band, and Cap City Jazz Knights. 11a—4p. Free
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
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us at the vineyard for a deliciously curated Olive Oil Experience Box, where our handcrafted olive oil takes center stage—paired with a selection of sweet and savory bites designed to highlight just how magical great olive oil can be. 12p—5p. $25—37
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
STEVE CECCATO'S HOME, DAVIS. Open to all skill levels, the class begins with essential watercolor techniques, then invites you to paint something meaningful or beautiful to you—bring your own photo or choose from a variety of provided images including sunsets, landscapes, flowers, and pets. Abstract painting is always an option, too! Address provided after registration. 1:30p—4p. $25
CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. To say thank you for more than 54 incredible years of community support, the Co-op is hosting everyone at one of their biggest events of the year! Craft stations, food trucks, vendors & more! 4p—7p. 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. 7:30p—10:30p. $15—42
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