PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 14th year, is open for submission by California artists through www.callforentry.org. This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply by May 12! $35—40
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 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
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 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
DUNLOE BREWING. Enjoy community, art, and the best beer in Davis at Dunloe on Tuesday nights. BYO supplies, or feel welcome to use from the community art pantry on hand. 4p—11p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. This yoga practice with Beth focuses on alignment, strength & length, balance, effort & ease, and movement with breath. 5:30p—6:30p. $15
FLEET FEET DAVIS. A 3-mile walk or run with Davis' neighborhood run club every Tuesday. Connect with other walkers and runners in Davis, in a no-runner-left-behind format with different routes every week. Plus, get a free shirt at your first run! 6p—7p. Free
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