THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Laura Benitez and the Heartache use the three chord tools of country music to tell the simple, unvarnished truth about love, too much whiskey, and the call of the road. Their twangy honesty shines through in straightforward arrangements, crystalline harmonies, and spare instrumentation. 7:30p—10p. $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
BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. 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. Sat. 9a—12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Learn about the ancient Japanese practice of seed bombs! Using air-dry clay and native wildflower seeds, make seed bombs that you can later plant outdoors or in a garden. Decorate your seed bombs with dried petals and stamps, and design and illustrate a plant care card to help you take care of the wildflowers you plant. This is a drop-in family art workshop, for ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5—10
THE SOPHIA, Sacramento. Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed new album,“All is Song”, Northern California based unclassifiable duo Misner & Smith return to Sacramento. 7p. $38
MONDAVI CENTER. Known for his sharp wit and understated delivery, Libyan-born and New York-based comedian Mohanad Elshieky offers a fresh, incisive take on politics and culture. Praised by The Portland Mercury as “an undisputed genius of comedy,” his work blends smart, pointed humor with thoughtful commentary that leaves a lasting impression. 7:30p—8:30p. $13.50—49.50
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. Program includes Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide, William Grant Still: Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major (“Afro-American”), and Bernstein: “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide. 7p—9p. $12—27.50
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. First time is free! 7p—9:30p. $7
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. 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. We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a—11:15a. Free
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