ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Master Gardeners Treva Valentine and Mike Kluk will talk about how to build and use structures for protecting plants in the winter during this virtual Master Gardener Library Series presentation. Zoom link: https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/85370940498. 3p—4p. Free
CHESTNUT PARK. Yolo County Caregivers Collective invites all families and caregivers with children ages 0–5 to connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors together. Bring a blanket, snacks, and your little ones for a relaxed afternoon of community, laughter, and early childhood fun. 4p—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:30a. $5—10
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Brassy! is a fun brass quintet featuring Bob Runnels, trumpet; Susan Hamre, horn; Fred Lange, trumpet; Don Willems, trombone, euphonium; and Dan Boykin, tuba. This free concert is part of Davis' 2nd Friday ArtAbout! 12p—1p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Teresa Bunn and view "Capturing the Soul of My Garden: An Eco-Print Journey" at her 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. Light refreshments will be served. Live music will be provided by the Folk Music Folks. 5p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Kick back to acoustic classic rock and blues from the DNA Mechanics while enjoying an empanada from Buenos Aires Grill! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
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
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception where you can enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art themed scavenger hunt. Also, shop from a wide selection of handcrafted work in our Holiday Market, which opens today! 6p—9p. Free
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Everyone is invited to shop our last sale of the season. While many plants will be sold out, we will still have a great selection of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region, all at clearance sale prices. Members save an additional 10%. 9a—1p. Free
HOOBY'S BREWING FARM. Join us for a moms-only day of celebration, movement, and connection! Enjoy an hour-long workout, followed by a marketplace where you can explore local vendors. 10a—2p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Unwind and restore with a serene Yin Yoga session set against the peaceful backdrop of our picturesque winery. Bring your mat, your breath, and your love for good wine. Reserve your spot today! 11a—12p. $30
VOLT COFFEE TEA & TAPS. Kick start your morning with music and great coffee at a morning party hosted by DRC Creatives! 11a—3p. Free
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN, WOODLAND. Kick off your holiday shopping, taste 30+ varietal honeys, craft mead, and enjoy selections from our farm-to-fork menu. This over the top celebration features live music from Idea Team, steep holiday discounts, giveaways, and interactive activities for all ages. 11a—5p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Bring 2+ canned or non-perishable food items and your fretted instrument, and we will clean and string with a brand-new set of D'Addario strings. All food is donated to Davis Community Meals & Housing. 12p—2p. Free
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Explore native bees and other insects that look like them from expert scientists. Come and enjoy this free, all ages event! 1p—4p. Free
YOGA YOLO, WOODLAND. Treat yourself to an evening of pure healing sound and restorative healing practices. This special evening includes guided mindfulness, Chi Gong mini session, Kirtan, and Yoga Nidra. Suggested donation $15—20 (or pay what you can). 7p—8:30p. By donation
STONEGATE COUNTRY CLUB. Support Davis Chorale and Davis Youth Choir at our fall fundraiser! We will travel back in time to Old Hollywood—full of glitz and glamour, movie stars, and red carpets. There will be dancing, live music, a silent auction for extravagant outings and handcrafted treasures, and light refreshments provided by local eateries. 7p—10p. $25—35
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. This concert will include a performance of the Rutter "Suite Antique" for string quartet, flute, and harp as well as the Franz Schubert (piano quintet in A Major, Opus 114, D. 667) "Trout" Quintet! Suggested donation $10—20. 7:30p—9:30p. Free
PEREGRINE SCHOOL. Secure your family photos in time for your holiday card and support Peregrine School at the same time! Local photographer Ethan Applegarth is hosting 20-minute family photo sessions in the beautiful gardens of our South Davis campus. 9a—4:30p. $300
CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Give more, buy less, and share within our community this season! Bring gently used, gift-worthy items from your home, lay them out in the designated sections, and then “shop” the tables and find treasures to gift this holiday season. 10a—12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visitors can enjoy free live music all day long, including Sammy and Lauren Leverone, plus music by The New Heliophonics. This festive gathering provides an ideal setting for seasonal shopping and discovering unique finds, all within a lively and creative atmosphere. 10a—4p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Create a festive fall garland using twine, decorative paper, leaf rubbings, acorns, and other natural materials at this month's family art workshop. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. The community is invited to watch a performance of a new work—Verify You Are Human—a thoughtful, and sometimes humorous exploration of what it means to be human and self-aware in the ever-evolving world of technology, social constructs, and world views. Sat. 7p—8:15p & Sun. 2p—3:15p. $15—20
CANNERY FARMHOUSE. Looking to explore perimenopause within a supportive and uplifting space? Trying to find a Certified Menopause Practitioner who can answer your questions? This circle is waiting for you! 3p—5p. $55
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. The Classic Film Festival Committee is delighted to announce our Fall Classic Film Festival line-up: “The Last of Sheila” on Nov. 2, “Chinatown” on Nov. 9, and “Murder on the Orient Express” on Nov. 16. 7p—9p. Free
DUARTE POINSETTIAS, HUGHSON. Join the Davis Travelaires for their popular annual trip to Duarte Poinsettias, where you can buy gorgeous flowers to add a festive cheer to your space. By popular demand, we will again visit Sciabica’s Olive Oil where we will enjoy a guided tasting and free time to shop. Register at davistravelaires.org. 8a—5:15p. $97
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Based on the groundbreaking Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, this workbook helps you silence self-criticism, embrace your true worth, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. This six-week journey will provide guided meditations, practical exercises, and science-backed tools to help you break free from self-judgment and impossible standards. 6p—7:30p. $5
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Wheel & Wine is a single evening workshop designed for fun, creativity, and exploring clay! Enjoy a relaxed and social evening learning the basics of wheel throwing. No finished pieces will be taken home—the focus is on fun and skill development. For ages 21+. 6p—8:30p. $50
FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Use solar power (or UV lightbulbs) to create wonderful photographic-style prints. With stencils, found objects, and flowers from my garden, create unique works of art, large or small. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65
MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Concert Band performs a program including works like "Maria de Buenos Aires," "Arirang and Akatonbo," "Howl's Moving Castle," and more. 7p—8:30p. $12—27.50
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. View a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This show includes ceramic, digital illustration, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, and printed artworks. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Shinkoskey Noon Concert features Ricardo Martinez and Juan Carlos Entrambasaguas, saxophone, with Natsuki Fukasawa, piano, performing Francis Poulenc's "Trio," Karalyn Schubring's "Powerhouse," Jennifer Higdon's "Lullaby," and Jun Nagao's "Paganini Lost." 12p—1p. Free
DIXON LIBRARY. Learn about banking basics, budgeting, savings, & credit scores with Patelco Credit Union. Sign up online or in-person to attend. 4p—5p. Free
JACK SLAVEN PARK, WOODLAND. Yolo County Caregivers Collective invites all families and caregivers with children ages 0–5 to connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors together. Bring a blanket, snacks, and your little ones for a relaxed afternoon of community, laughter, and early childhood fun. 4p—5p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Under the direction of Otto Lee with additional coaching by Michael Schwagerus, the Jazz Combos perform a variety of classic and contemporary jazz favorites. 5p—7p. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join us for the opening reception of "Inspired..." featuring a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This exhibit centers what these artists create and celebrates the cycle of inspiration that enables and fuels their own artistic practice. 5:30p—8p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The meeting will feature a photo critique of member-submitted images. Participants discuss “why does this image work” as well as “why does this image not work” and how the image may be improved. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 7p—8:30p. Free
FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. We will use homemade paper, postcards, (the cyanotype art you made if you joined us last class), and overlay patterns or freestyle stitching to create one-of-a-kind textural pieces. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65
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.
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Under the direction of Chris Froh, the Percussion Ensemble performs Michael Gordon: Part I of "Timber" and Lei Liang: "Lakescape II." 4p—5p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance will present "Control/Shift," the fall dance concert, which features a small ensemble of select dancers performing in the intimate Vanderhoef Studio. 7p—8p. $5—12
THE MELON BALL. Join for an evening of intimate, cabaret-style performances! The Spokes are the premier all female-identifying a cappella group at UC Davis since 2004, taking pride in cultivating an uplifting community of high voice singers and are dedicated to female empowerment. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Come for some fun holiday shopping and support your local artisans and non-profits! Featuring the DoGood Shop, Purple Tree Cafe, Heifer Project International, Resilient Threads of Guatemala, Metlakatla Baskets, Davis Phoenix Coalition, and a host of local artists. 9a—4p. Free
DIXON LIBRARY. Unleash your inner oddball at our creative free-for-all! Supplies provided. Registration recommended, but not required to attend. This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10—18. 10a—12p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance will present "Control/Shift," the fall dance concert, which features a small ensemble of select dancers performing in the intimate Vanderhoef Studio. 2p—3p. $5—12
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. “Musics of the World” brings together the UC Davis Department of Music's Gamelan, Bluegrass, Samba, and Mariachi Ensembles for a program that showcases an array of international sounds. 2p—4p. Free
CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Enjoy free live music every Saturday! 4p—6p. Free
FLEET FEET DAVIS. Enjoy a big thank you party for our amazing community, featuring storewide discounts, exclusive giveaways, and treats. Plus, we're collecting donations for some local causes—bring a donation and get rewarded with goodies from Fleet Feet! 6p—9p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards amidst the splendor of the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair! 11a—1p. Free
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