DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Flex your creative and fantasy muscles and design your own magical miniature using a variety of repurposed and natural materials. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a unique and artistic magical miniatureâperfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift. For ages 13+ & all materials included. 1pâ2:30p. $35
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Spring into art making with an afternoon in the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio, where you can explore activities connected to the museumâs exhibitions. Drop in to experiment with new materials, make art with others and express yourself.⯠All ages and skill levels are welcome â art is for everyone! 1pâ4p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. A thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of why it can be important to stop, rethink, and create a new beginning, whether we are an individual, a country, or a world. 2p. $15+
VANDERHOEF STUDIO. Embracing the schoolâs âlearn by doingâ philosophy, this yearâs musicians include pianist Michelle Cann and the Erinys Quartet. Lauded as âexquisiteâ by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Cann is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation while the young ensemble, named for the Furies from Oresteia by Aeschylus has performed throughout Finland, Europe, and the United States and studies with the legendary Dover Quartet. 2pâ4p. $34.00 - $71.50
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Recommended for ages 14 & up. 7:30pâ9:30p. $22
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Diana Almendariz and her daughters Christina Almendariz and Ooti Maxine will lead two free, public events â a field trip and a hands-on workshop â where they will introduce the community to the natural and cultural importance of tule, and share their understanding of how tule has been â and can be again â interwoven into our land, waterways and our lives, through stories and touch. May 3, 9aâ12p & May 4, 3pâ6p. Free
KHAIRA LECTURE HALL. UC Davis' oldest a cappella group will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with their annual showcase "No Instruments Attached." The showcase will feature groups from UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, MST Music Academy, and more. 6:30pâ9p. $8â15
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Ensemble-in-residence at UC Davis, the Empyrean Ensemble presents engaging and eclectic programs, inviting audiences to experience new musical sensations delivered with high artistry by its extraordinary playersâamong the finest new music performers in California. 7pâ8p. Free
MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. 7pâ9:30p. First time is free; $7
VANDERHOEF STUDIO. Embracing the schoolâs âlearn by doingâ philosophy, this yearâs musicians include pianist Michelle Cann and the Erinys Quartet. Lauded as âexquisiteâ by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Cann is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation while the young ensemble, named for the Furies from Oresteia by Aeschylus has performed throughout Finland, Europe, and the United States and studies with the legendary Dover Quartet. 7:30pâ9:30p. $34.00 - $71.50
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER, WOODLAND. Tai chi classes suitable for beginners of all ages and fitness levels are now offered twice a week, Mondays and Fridays, at the beautiful Woodland Community & Senior Center! Tai chi (ć€Șæ) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. 8:45a - 9:50a First class is free!
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join the conversation! 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. 10aâ11:15a. Free
