The Artery – Spotlight Artist
The Artery 207 G Street, Davis, CATHE ARTERY. Clyde Elmore, nature and wildlife photographer. Come see a lifetime of wonder through Clyde's lens. Free
THE ARTERY. Clyde Elmore, nature and wildlife photographer. Come see a lifetime of wonder through Clyde's lens. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Let’s make art! Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, & fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, & mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Camp Counselors will guide campers in fun camp activities & outdoor play. All materials are provided, just bring a water bottle, snack, sunscreen & your creativity! Monday - Friday 9a - 3p. $550
COMPASSION CORNER, 3RD & C STREET. An intergenerational mending club that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. Join for mending, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, sewing, and beading. On the lawn - bring your own chair or blanket, snacks, and water. 6p—8p. Free
PASTE THAI. COOL Cuisine hosts flash mob dining events for those searching for planet-friendly, plant-based meals and new friends. Join in on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Show up, sit with other COOL people, order a plant-based meal off the menu! Pay for what you order. 6p—8p.
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The Mac Users discussion group can assist you with learning about the latest technology and gaining advice from others in the community. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Hosted by Prof. Jared Shaw, featuring expert speakers on a variety of topics! Brought to you by the UCD College of Letters & Science. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland and Great Bear are teaming up to offer an evening that includes an easy to moderate Vinyasa flow set to groovy tunes, an inspirational reading by local writer Jessica Guerrieri, and a glass of delicious wine. 6p—8p. $20
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring you deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p-8p. $12
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Join us for a hands-on workshop to shape the future of mobility, housing, open space, jobs and livability in Davis. Your input will help define the vision, outcomes and issues in the General Plan, our blueprint for how our community will grow and thrive in the coming decades. 6p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The Davis Senior Commission will meet at the Davis Senior Center (soon to be renamed the Davis Community Center) to discuss opportunities and concerns impacting our senior community. Interested members of the public are invited to attend. 1p—3p.
OLD SUGAR MILL, CLARKSBURG. Join us for amazing wine and live musicians for our Music at the Mill Event Series. 5:30p—8:30p. $25
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Janmastami, the birth of Sri Krishna—the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita, is celebrated all over the world. Experience this auspicious event, delight in the joy of chanting sacred mantras, learn "Who Is Krishna", and enjoy vegetarian snacks. RSVP today to save your spot! 6p—7:30p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Get down with tunes from The Teds Band while enjoying food from a local food truck! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
NATALIE'S CORNER. The grand opening will be emceed by Bob Dunning and will feature remarks by City of Davis Vice Mayor Donna Neville and Chair of the Natalie Corona Committee Lois Wolk, live music and a countdown to officially open the splash pad. Light refreshments will be available. 10a—11a. Free
THE BLUE ROSE, WOODLAND. Dave Nachmanoff is an internationally touring folk-rock singer-songwriter from Davis. The Usual Culprits will feature Nick Carvajal on bass & vocals and Ryan Davis on drums. This is a special event with limited capacity so we are encouraging guests to pre-pay. All donations go to the band. Register to attend at bluerosewoodland.com. 7p—9p. $25
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz favorites! The fair runs from 10a—4p. 11a—1p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI STUDIO. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people. Dance shoes are required. 7p—9:30p. $10
PIONEER PARK. Parents with young children are invited to join a free community playdate with Davis Parent Nursery School friends. Parents and kids can meet new friends, chat, and play together outside at local parks. 3p—5p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Slow jazz jam for musicians working on their improvisational jazz chops. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument but are new to jazz. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. 3p—5p. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join us for a night of wine, paint pouring, and creative flow at Yolo Arts! Flow Vibes is a painting party with a fluid twist where you’ll explore color in motion with playful pours and dreamy drips. 5p—8p. $30
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for our first-ever Summer Show! Come celebrate a season of creativity with artwork made by students in our summer camps and classes. Meet the staff, explore the vibrant displays, and see all the fun and imagination that filled our summer! 6p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoy the sounds of the Folk Music Folks while indulging in delicious seafood from Cousins Maine Lobster! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
COMMUNITY MERCANTILE. Community Mercantile is holding a pop up sale at 1611 2nd St, Davis. Find tons of furniture and household items at affordable prices. 9:30a—1p. Free
37750 SACRAMENTO STREET, YOLO. Admire over 100 classic cars and trucks plus antique tractors, gas engines and fire trucks lining the streets of Yolo. Enjoy the Youth Lowrider Bike Show, raffle, vendors, food, music, and family friendly activities. Proceeds benefit the Yolo Branch Library. 10a—3p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. Village Dance is an ecstatic dance inspired, alcohol-free, intentional, judgment-free, inclusive space for movement and music. We gather once per month for a journey of music, movement, and mindfulness. We start with an opening workshop, followed by a DJ set, and end with a live sound journey. 11a—1:30p. $15—25
VOLT COFFEE TEA & TAPS. Kick start your morning with music and great coffee at a morning party hosted by DRC Creatives! 11a—3p. Free
FULL BELLY FARM, GUINDA. Join Community Alliance with Family Farmers for our annual Summer Soirée at beautiful Full Belly Farm in the Capay Valley. Enjoy a farm-fresh dinner, local wines, craft beers, live music, and a spirited auction—all in support of the farmers who nourish us. 4p—8p. $125
SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN. Join us for our monthly event series at Sophia's Thai with a locally curated lineup of house DJs produced by DRC Creatives. 8p—12a. Free
Since 2016, STEAC has worked hand in hand with our community of donors and volunteers to help fill the weekend hunger gap in local school children through the Food Packs for Kids Program. Join us in supporting our school students in need across Yolo County. To learn more about how to support this campaign as an individual or as a business, please visit www.steac.org.
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Come hear some fabulous solo acoustic guitar by Davis musician Kurt Roggli. He will share a selection of songs (some originals) on acoustic guitar, conveying both his love for the instrument and some of his favorite picking styles. Open mic at 7p and featured performance at 8:30p. 7p—9p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. In this new exhibition, Jeff Myers addresses his diverse interests through juxtapositions in his distinctive, colorful style. His primary themes center on both natural and human-made environments, and how individuals relate to those settings. Myers introduces nature as an integral part of each painting, depicting elements within the borders and confines of different figures, forms of technology, and everyday objects. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards! 4p—7p. Free
G STREET, DAVIS. DRC Creatives is producing a bi-monthly block party in collaboration with the Downtown Davis Business Association and sponsored by Club420. Every other Thursday this fall, come hang out on G street with live music, art and happy hour discounts. 6p—8p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is an extraordinary group of women who make an immediate, direct, and positive impact on Yolo County through collective giving. Connect with others, meet representatives from nonprofits, and vote to decide who will be the recipient of our collective gift. 7p—8:30p. Free
SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE, DAVIS CENTER. Sacramento City College (SCC) offers a three-unit introductory beer and brewing course, NUTRI 336, as part of its Food Science program. The course covers the stages of malting and brewing, major ingredients, beer styles, and factors affecting beer quality. On Fridays for the Fall semester. 9a—12p. $120
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Relax to the melodies of Loshandra Ostrava while enjoying your meal from a local food truck! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
SWIMAMERICA-DAVIS. Looking for a fast, flexible way to get your child in the water? Join us for a pop-up swim lesson! These special 30-minute lessons are designed for swimmers of all levels (ages 1–10). 10a—2:15p.
THE BARN STUDIO, WOODLAND. Over four weeks, we’ll explore memory, meaning, and voice through creative in-class exercises, readings, discussion, and homework. Each class will focus on creating a community of writers, as well as generating new material and developing confidence on the page so you can begin to shape your stories. Suitable for both beginners & more experienced writers. On Tuesdays, Sep. 2—23. 6p—8p. $350
EVERYWHERE SCIENCE, 720 OLIVE DR, SUITE N. Ready to bring your creative ideas to life on screen? Sign up for a 4-week evening class designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. On Tuesdays, Sep. 2—23; register by emailing craig@everywhere-science.org. 7p—8:15p. $375
THE OAKENSHIELD COTTAGE, VILLAGE HOMES. Join us for an evening of heart-to-heart connection, where we go beyond the surface and dive into the essence of our shared humanity. Experience guided connection activities, opportunities to explore and stretch comfort zones, and reflective sharing and group dynamics. 7p—9:30p. $25—35
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Based in Sacramento, Mae McCoy & Her Neon Stars are Northern California’s premier Western Swing and vintage country dance band, delivering high-energy, two-step-ready shows wherever they play. Davis Odd Fellows Concert series are donation only with all money going to the musicians. We encourage donations at the door. 7:30p—9p. Free
THE ARTERY. Thelma Weatherford describes her abstracts as mindscapes, reflecting textures of nature and environment, including the patina of buildings and other structures. John Scott’s work shows a love for strong lines, rhythm, and vibrant contrast. Jerry DeCamp’s paintings reflect the beauty of nature and its immortality. Schorré Chevalier Oldham presents unedited interpretations, capturing moments in time. Free
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN. Enjoy an outdoor concert by Mariachi Bonitas, a seasonal menu, craft beverages, and complimentary honey tasting at northern California’s largest honey and mead tasting room. Pay what you can. 5p—8p. $0—20
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Kick off your weekend with music from the Mr. Q Band and delicious food from a local food truck! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Join us for the opening reception of Sac Open Studios in Yolo: An exhibition hosted by YoloArts. All are welcome to attend this free event that coincides with the downtown Woodland First Friday event! 5:30p—8p. Free
732 3RD STREET, SUITE B. Adults can try out a free Spanish conversation class! Register by emailing davislanguageacaedmy@gmail.com. 6p—7p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant take of the 1950 movie, that is both haunting and desperately sad Hollywood, 1949. Forgotten silent film-era star Norma Desmond longs to return to the silver screen. Holed away in her decaying mansion on Sunset Boulevard, Desmond lures handsome, struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis into her orbit, seeking someone to pen a movie that will fulfill her fantasy of a big-screen comeback. Recommended for ages 13 & up. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $20—22
PENCE GALLERY. Preview fantastic sculptures, paintings, photography, textiles, and more by 100+ local and regional artists online at bit.ly/penceartauction and in person at the Pence. Silent auction bidding opens online at midnight on Sept. 6 and closes at 8p on Sept. 27. Event proceeds directly support the Pence’s innovative exhibits and education programs. Free
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