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. 6:30p—9p. $15-22
YOLO COUNTY LANDFILL. Save money while helping our environment. The Blue Barn has gently used items for sale including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books. Sales Thursdays & the 3rd Saturday of the month, where all items are half priced. 9a—3p.
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
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced for health & self-defense purposes. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Tai chi & qi gong offer numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved posture, increased mindfulness, and enhanced energy levels. Regular practice improves balance, flexibility, & strength while fostering relaxation &focus. Tina's Thursday class covers the simplified tai chi chuan 13- and 16-forms. This class is suitable for beginners. 10a - 11a. First session is free.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Find your joy in movement! 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, & more. No dance experience is required. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free. 11a - 12p.
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tuesdays at 6p, Thursdays at 1:30p, Fridays at 9:45a. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Beginner Easy Line Dances, latin, jazz, rock'n roll, waltz, country music great exercise, fun and social, no partner needed. 3—4:30p. 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.
TRUE FORCE SPORTS ACADEMY. Every Tuesday and Thursday beginner fencing classes are offered at True Focus Sports Academy (next to Rocknasium). First lesson is free. Thursdays we also offer family fencing where parents can fence with their kids. Come and enjoy the fun! 5p - 6p. Free.
THE AVID READER. With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion. With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the reader on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding readers to heighten their awareness of not only what appears on the page but also what doesn't. Grant Faulkner is the executive director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the cofounder of 100 Word Story. 6p - 7p. Free.
Casual storytelling by good public speakers around a ridiculously fake campfire. For fun. Bring your own cushions & blanket. Sit low around the orange glow. Free admission & free cocoa this time!
WATERMELON MUSIC. Created serendipitously in 2014 by traveling street musicians from Sweden, Hungary, France & the United States, the original Taraf de Akácfa members chose to stay in Budapest, Hungary, where they experienced constant musical inspiration and could share their common passion for Eastern European & Balkan folk music. This tour will feature a rich repertoire of Romanian folk music with distinctive interpretations & dynamic arrangements. They focus on the complex, southern Romanian style, Lautareasca & incorporate a variety of traditional music from Moldova, Transylvania and the Balkans. Special thanks to Gil Medovoy & TimnaTal Music for bringing this group to our attention. 7p - 9:30p. $20.
