CENTRAL PARK. The Davis Live Music Collective presents a free contra dance featuring live music from Paddy on the Binge and calling by Erik Huffman. Fun for all ages and skill levels. No experience necessary. 5p—7p. Free
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. Soroptimist International of Davis presents our 16th Annual Soup Night & Silent Auction! Join for an evening benefiting SI Davis & NAMI-Yolo County. We'll have our signature soup, salad, and dessert, plus beer & wine, live music, and a silent auction with our legendary gift baskets. For tickets and more information, visit sidavis.org/soupnight. Children 5 & under are free 5:30p—8p. $15—35
G STREET, DAVIS. DRC Creatives is producing a bi-monthly block party in collaboration with the Downtown Davis Business Association and sponsored by Club420. Every other Thursday this fall, come hang out on G street with live music, art and happy hour discounts. 6p—8p. Free
SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE, DAVIS CENTER. Sacramento City College (SCC) offers a three-unit introductory beer and brewing course, NUTRI 336, as part of its Food Science program. The course covers the stages of malting and brewing, major ingredients, beer styles, and factors affecting beer quality. On Fridays for the Fall semester. 9a—12p. $120
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
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. 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 in advance through pencegallery.org. The workshop is on Fridays from Sep. 19—Oct. 24. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Start the weekend off with this unique yoga practice with Beth, focused on alignment, strength & length, effort & ease, and movement with breath. Fridays, 12p—1p. $15
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. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 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. (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Kick off your weekend with music from The Sun Followers while indulging in delicious seafood from Cousins Maine Lobster food truck! Ticket includes a glass of wine and live music. 5p—8p. $15
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