MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p—4:30p. Free
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
MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. Join Inclusive Arts Alliance and Mirror Image Dance Company for a community event celebrating Neurodiversity and diversity within abilities. Participate in a glow dance party, gaming trucks, art-tism creative art area, sensory reset room, and photo wall. RSVP required; two time blocks based on age group. 4p—7p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Featuring Michael Parks, piano. 5p—5:45p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a special Friday evening celebrating music, community, and local talent at the vineyard! Enjoy the Buenos Aires Grill food truck and live music by the Davis Senior High School Jazz Band. Ticket includes live music & glass of wine. 5p—8p. $15
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Enjoy an Earth Day concert by composer, guitarist, and singer Jim Scott. Jim brings a warmth and humor with his jazz/world music influenced songs. He uses a prodigious guitar mastery and clear voice for his messages of peace and ecology. 7p—9:30p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Join acclaimed percussionist Alex Jenkins (Drum Set and Tabla), along with Dyne Eifertsen on trombone and Ian Barlow on bass, as they invite us into an intimate evening of top notch jazz. 7:30p—9p. $20
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
BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 8a—12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat. 8a–1p, and every Wed. 4p—8p for Picnic in the Park. Free
UC DAVIS. One of the largest student-run events in the nation, this year’s theme is "The Journey Home: Destination Davis" and features over 200 activities including the parade, Doxie Derby, and more. Free
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