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. Free of charge. No registration required. We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a—11:15a. Free
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER. Dance fitness classes offer a dynamic, easy, & fun way to maintain physical and mental health. Tina creates original, easy-to-follow choreography incorporating low-impact movements from ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, Bollywood, Zumba, martial arts, kickboxing, & bellydancing. This class is perfect for people who have had previous experience taking any type of dance class (even a little, even decades prior), but everybody is welcome. Try it & see if you like it! First class is free! Drop-in or monthly. Bring a yoga mat for stretches during cooldown. 10:15a - 11:30a.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. 3p—4p. First class free
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore the fundamentals of drawing in this engaging, step-by-step workshop series led by artist & educator. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, each session will guide you through essential techniques to bring your drawings to life. Learn to capture the forms, details, and movement of animals, characters, and vehicles in a supportive and creative environment. Perfect for all skill levels! 3:30p - 5:30p. $33.85.
PEREGRINE SCHOOL, SOUTH. Whether celebrating Mother's Day or just the fact that it's the weekend, we all love brunch. And brunch foods are some of the best first foods to learn to cook. Students will learn: fluffy buttermilk pancakes; the perfect scrambled eggs & a refreshing green smoothie. Ages 5 years and up. 3:45p - 5:15p. $35.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Children's rhythmic dance, ballet, jazz, Latin, hip-hop, Asian and Western folk dances. 4p—5p. First class free
SOLANO COUNTY. We’d like to introduce a new community initiative, Holiday Ride-Share Program, to help reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road during the holidays. The program is simple. If you have been drinking – take an Uber, Lyft, or cab, and you’ll get a reimbursement from us! 5p—10a. 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. Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a. Free
COMMUNITY CHAMBERS. Meeting of the Police Accountability Commission. View the meeting agenda. 6:30p. Free
DAVIS CITY POOLS. Register for upcoming Aquastarz Summer Juniors Programs. There are two: a juniors plus program and a juniors program. Sign up at AquaStarz.org. $375—475
DAVIS ARTS. CENTER. Tai chi classes are now offered three times per week, Tu-W-Th, at the Davis Arts Center! Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical & mental health purposes. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements & postures. Tuesday's class covers the 8- & 24- simplified forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free!
