ANN E. PITZER CENTER. With intricate shadow puppets, guests Hanggoro, Midiyanto, and Gamelan Sari Raras tell the story of the journey of Hanoman (Monkey God) to Alengka to save Goddes Sinta from the clutches of King Rahwana. 7p - 8:15p Free.
THE OAKENSHIELD COTTAGE. You are invited to join us for an evening of heart-to-heart connection, where we go beyond the surface & dive into the essence of our shared humanity. Whether you are seeking to make new friendships, deepen existing relationships, or just explore new ways of connecting, The Village Heart offers a space for curiosity & exploration. Guided Connection Activities: These include moving through the space with others, partner exercises, & group activities that encourage meaningful interactions & new ways of relating to one another. Opportunities to Explore and Stretch Comfort Zones: Whether you are sharing, listening or engaging in somatic practices, every exercise is an invitation to stretch just beyond your comfort zone in a safe and supportive environment. Each participant is free to choose their level of engagement at all times & opt out of any exercise. Reflective Sharing and Group Dynamics: We’ll explore different ways of connecting in small groups or pairs, always with the invitation to speak from the present moment & lean into what's authentically true for you. Space is limited & early registration is recommended. 7p - 9:3-p. Tickets: $25 before April 14th/$35 after.
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 (太极) 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!
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
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come build your very own sculptural vessel with the coil-building technique in this multi-day workshop! Explore the intersection between form and function while learning the basics of coil building. Students will leave the workshop with an understanding of coil-building techniques and 1-2 vessels to decorate your home or give away as gifts. Price includes clay, access to tools,and firing. Final pieces will be available for pick-up a few weeks after the workshop ends. 10a - 1p. $200
Have an art project you want to work on, but don’t have the space or materials? Just want to exercise your creative muscles? Craft and create at your own pace […]
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH 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.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Beginning Line Dance, easy dances for fun and fitness, great music! Rock n roll, latin, waltzes, country, no partner needed. 3—4:30p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Althea SullyCole studied her primary instrument, the kora — a 21-stringed West African harp — under korists Yacouba Sissoko and Edou Manga. She is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, and ethnomusicologist from New York City. From 2024 to 26, Althea will be performing research on an Award for Faculty from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which, among other things, will fund fieldwork in Mali and Guinea in support of her scholarship on historical collections of musical instruments from the Mandé region of West Africa. 5p - 6:16p. Free.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult. Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout. 5p—7p. $5
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Groove to the tunes of Mischief while indulging in tasty eats from Pinorrito & our award-winning wines! Music by Mischief: Mischief is an acoustic duet playing folk rock songs from the 60's and 70's in the greater Sacramento area. Food by Pinorrito: Pinorrito Food Truck will be out at the winery offering Filipino fusion classics like sisig, ribs, adobo, lumpia, & more. Please support this local business & do not bring outside food. 5p - 6p. $15 tickets includes a glass of wine & access to live music.
THE BARN STUDIO. Whether you're thinking of sending your work out to literary journals, querying agents, or applying to residencies, fellowships grants, or MFA programs, a workshop can catalyze your revision. Due to the workshop structure, this class will run with a minimum of 8 & a maximum of 12 writers. Each participant will need time outside class to read & mark up the week's stories & write a short response for each submitted story (guidance will be provided). 4-Week Workshop: 5:30p – 8:00p on Fridays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, and 5/9. $348.65.
