UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
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
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
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
CIRCLE A STUDIO. Join us for a free art reception showcasing ceramic vases, flower arrangements, and artistic notions by Julie Haney, and new encaustic paintings and candle sculptures by Adele Shaw. Everything in this exhibition was inspired by the pervading, fleeting beauty and imperfections found in nature. Light refreshments on hand. 5:30p—8p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Jerri Chamberlain and view her works in watercolor and oil in a solo exhibition: Blossoms To Remember. Chamberlain explores the intersection of memory, nature, and lifelong learning via her artistic endeavors. 6p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Enjoy an artist reception for David Kalb and Nancy Gelbard, and view their collaborative show of photography and paintings on display. Moving from lens to brush, the work reflects an ongoing dialogue between two ways of seeing—and the shared experience of observing the world together. 6p—8:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, a complimentary wine tasting by Fjord Oak Winery, an art-themed scavenger hunt, and live folk music by Plain Folk in the courtyard. Exhibits include The Abstract Language of Ceramics, Assorted Flavors: Pence Member Exhibit, Barbara Prodaniuk: Myths in Mud, and work by Julie Bernadeth Crumb along the stairway. 6p—9p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. An intimate evening of storytelling, harmony, and California grown songwriting. Three acclaimed Sacramento area artists share the stage in a round robin format-trading songs, swapping stories, and weaving their voices together in a uniquely collaborative performance. No setlists, no barriers-just honest songs, lived experience, and the magic that happens when great writers listen to one another. 7p—9:30p. $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
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