PATIO29, WINTERS. Join for an exclusive "Don't Call Me Jupiter" event, featuring a book reading and signing by Tom Bross. Enjoy a signature martini, "The Jupiter," specially developed for the evening. 4p—5p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Stories on Stage Davis presents work by local and regional authors. The authors introduce their work, which are then read by professional actors. September's event features authors Lori Ostlund & Jessica Guerrieri and actors Kelley Ogden & Atim Udoffia. 4p—6p. Free
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. Enjoy a performance by Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid, whose harmony and musical spark has quickly grown in popularity. 7p—9p. $20—25
ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine, hosted by Happy Heart Yoga. This all-levels class is appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced participants. Meet near the Basketball Courts. BYO mat and water. 9a—10a. Free
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. University Farm Circle (UFC), a philanthropic, educational, and social programs group, invites you to our annual Newcomers Welcome. Meet like-minded people looking to foster new friendships and experiences and hear more about what UFC has to offer. 9:30a—11:30a. Free
GORMAN MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART. The solo-exhibition features artworks by award-winning artist Rick Bartow, from 1979 to 2015. A Vietnam Veteran, life-long musician and song- writer, widower, and enrolled member of the Mad River Band of Wiyot Indians, Bartow is considered one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American art. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. The Photography Club of Davis kicks off its 2025 fall season with a free, public meeting for photographers of all skill levels. 7p—9p. Free
THE MISSION, VACAVILLE. You're invited to our HUGE family-friendly consignment sale where local families shop & save on everything for growing kids. More than 100 families from the community are selling high-quality items at 50-90% off retail prices. Purchase tickets at https://vacaville.jbfsale.com/. Hours vary daily. $0—10
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN. The perfect start to fall, this event is inspired by the Jewish tradition to dip apples in honey, in celebration of a sweet new year. Join Queen Bee, Amina Harris, for an immersive apples and varietal honey tasting. 5:30p—7p. $36
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. YoloArts is pleased to celebrate our Art Farm exhibition, which features Northern California artists and is inspired by the farmlands of Yolo County. Join us as we celebrate the wide variety of artwork entered into the Art Harvest and the Juried Silent Auction. 5:30p—8p. 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
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN. Join for an outdoor concert by The Gold Souls, whose music features the driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues. Enjoy a seasonal menu, craft beverages, and complimentary honey tasting at northern California’s largest honey and mead tasting room. Pay what you can. 5p—8p. $0—20
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Start your weekend off right with live music from the talented Ericka Davis and delicious food from Soul Ona Roll! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
DAVIS GOLF COURSE. The 30th annual charity golf tournament works to improve the lives of women and children through the Live Your Dream award, provide scholarships to high school graduates, and to support the Yolo County children’s advocacy center, Cameron's Place. 7:30a—5p. $120/player
PUTAH CREEK PARK. Help clean up the creek bed of trash & litter from Putah Creek Park toward Mace Blvd. We will have pickers, buckets, bags, gloves, safety vests, and some boots if needed. Bring your own garden/work gloves & refillable bottles if you have them. 9a—12p. Free
DIXON LIBRARY. Showcase your creative side by using colorful chalk to create awesome art on the sidewalk! This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. Registration recommended, but not required to attend. 10a—12p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a playful and indulgent tasting where unexpected pairings shine and your sweet tooth takes center stage! You’ll receive a flight of 4 wines and your choice of 4 whole donuts—hand-picked to create magical moments of flavor. 12p—5p. $40
THE BLUE ROSE, WOODLAND. Join us for an evening of Indian classical music in our backyard! Rated among the top ranked new age Indian classical tabla (drum) players, Abhishek Basu is a BBC award winning internationally celebrated percussion virtuoso. Maestro Basu will be joined by acclaimed sartoor (hammered dulcimer) player Chiradip Sakar whose sweet, soothing, and captivating performances blend creative intelligence with excellent melodies and intricate rhythm. 6p—8p. $25
MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Janam (My Soul) blends Balkan, Near Eastern and American roots musics, creating rapturous acoustic textures, whirling rhythms, and stunning vocal harmonies. They weave together Eastern exoticism, gritty Appalachian folk melodies, and their own inspired compositions. 7p—10p. $20
PEREGRINE SCHOOL, WEST CAMPUS. Participate in this community event that brings fun and excitement to raise money for Peregrine School’s Dr. Danielle Heard Mollel Fund, which supports families needing financial assistance during their time at our school. 7:30a—10a. $5—10
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards! The fair runs from 10a—4p. 11a—1p. Free
CESAR CHAVEZ PARK, SACRAMENTO. Join us for a day to celebrate and learn about climate justice and solar power! This event features local speakers, performers, music, poetry, dance, vendors, food, educational tables, and more. 11a—3p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a playful and indulgent tasting where unexpected pairings shine and your sweet tooth takes center stage! You’ll receive a flight of 4 wines and your choice of 4 whole donuts—hand-picked to create magical moments of flavor. 12p—3p. $40
PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. Come make beautiful beaded plants out of sparkly beads, floral foam, and some wire and string, and even customize the terracotta pot it shines in! This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. All materials provided. 1p—3p. $5—10
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Yolo County Traffic Safety Program is holding a Chalk, Walk, and Roll event to promote safe means of active transportation. Hosted by Mary L. Stephens Library, we will be providing chalk so participants can create art work and messaging about bike and pedestrian safety on designated sidewalk around the library. 1p—4p. Free
THREE MILE BREWING. Test your music knowledge while enjoying some brews and good company. It's the perfect way to end your weekend; you might even walk away with a prize! Whether you're a music lover or just here for fun, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out—bring the whole family. 6p—8p.
APPLEGATE DANCE STUDIO. Learning ballet is not just for kids; it's for adults too! This dance class is perfect for you if you have no prior ballet experience or limited previous experience. Curious about learning this beautiful art form? Come join us! 10a-11a. $15
PEREGRINE SCHOOL, SOUTH. We invite all students in grades K and up to join our Afterschool Enrichment Program! The Fall Trimester begins on Sept. 22 and will feature exciting classes such as Art Around the World, Baking, Cooking, Chess, Magic: The Gathering Club, and Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Materials. 3:30p—5p. $250-385
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS HALL. George Haver (vocals and guitar) and Jeff Mayor (vocals and keyboard), with Don Johnson will perform songs of George Harrison. An open mic 7p—8:15p will precede the featured performance 8:30p—9p. 7p—9p. Free
THE MELT. The Melt, a restaurant renowned for its ooey gooey cheesy creations, is celebrating its grand opening event in Davis! The celebration includes a ribbon cutting ceremony, FREE MeltBurgers for the first 100 guests, and additional giveaways. 9:30a—1p. Free
THE AVID READER. Join us for a talk and Q&A with the artist and author of the national bestseller "Advocate." For this event, you can have your book signed and stamped with special art! Each Eventbrite ticketholder will also receive a free small print or art item, and be entered for a raffle for original art. 6p—7p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. Village Dance is Davis' own ecstatic dance event - we gather monthly for a journey of music, movement, and mindfulness. We start with an opening workshop, followed by a DJ set, and end with a live sound journey. 7p—9:30p. $15—25
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a night of relaxing tunes from Two Alley Town and tasty lobster from Cousins Maine Lobster food truck! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
MORGAN'S MILL, WOODLAND. Asheville, NC-based roots artists Anya Hinkle (vocals, guitar) and Billy Cardine (Dobro) team up for an intimate exploration of acoustic music rooted in the sounds of Appalachia and seasoned by their travels around the globe. 7p—8p. $20
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Sudwerk Brewing Co. and Davis Live Music Collective present an all-ages rock show featuring Rainbow City Park, Charity Kiss, Bloodsugar, and Lovejane. 7p—10p. $10—15
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Davis-based indie rock band, Rainbow City Park returns to Sudwerk Brewing Co. with friends Charity Kiss, Bloodsugar, and LoveJane. 7p—11p. $15
WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Join us for NAMIWalks Yolo County 2025, a community gathering celebrating Mental Health for All in Yolo County. There will be music, a community resource fair, activities, a short program, and a 1-mile walk around the beautiful Woodland Community College Campus. 9a—12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our Art Auction party and enjoy delicious food by Dos Coyotes Border Café and Nugget Markets, wine by Turkovich Family Wines, beer by Sudwerk Brewing Co., live music by Cold Shot, and the bidding finale! Purchase an e-ticket at the Pence or online at bit.ly/penceartauction. Bring your cell phone to bid! 6p—8:30p. $45—55
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
E STREET PLAZA. Day in Downtown is returning for the second time to Downtown Davis! There will be over 45 vendors, from Davis brick and mortars, local artists and makers, vintage clothing vendors, live music, and local non-profits! The event is open to all ages & pet-friendly. 10a—4p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. The Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA), Cool Davis, and SacEV invite you to participate in our FREE Ride Cool & Transportation Fair event: EVs@thePavilion. Get up close and personal with a variety of electric vehicles by chatting with their owners as part of our yearly show-and-tell event held especially for our EV-curious neighbors. 11a—2:30p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. DCC's Fall program-kickoff! Come enjoy food, drinks, a bounce house, petting zoo, live music, and more. Right after our 10:30a service and totally free. Bring the kids! 12p—2:30p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Join us for a lively afternoon as we celebrate the opening of our dynamic exhibitions, “OJO” Julio Cesar Morales and Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. Enjoy music, eco-friendly art activities, talks, and more. 2p—5p. Free
Our mission is to provide a safe space to support, educate, reach out to and inspire people of all genders and orientations in and around Davis. Meetings are everything from support groups to educational lectures and community events. To join us, email admin3@davisphoenixco.org. 6p—8p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS LODGE. The public is invited to come socialize and enjoy a variety of outstanding foods, wines, desserts, beer, and more from 15 purveyors located throughout Yolo County. This is a sell-out event and space is limited. So, please buy your tickets early. 6p—8p. $20—25
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WOODLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY. Calling all Swifties! In anticipation of the album release, "The Life of a Showgirl," join us for a Taylor Swift-tastic celebration! Snacks, friendship bracelets, and other fun activities to be had. There will be a costume contest, so come dressed up. Best dressed will win a prize! 3:30p—5p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 3-part Wizarding Workshop series, wizards of all ages will use their magical abilities to practice their craft! Supplies will be provided to create items every wizard should have in their possession. Register for a single workshop or all three in the series! (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult.) 5:30p—6:30p. $40
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Kids will mix red, blue, yellow, and white Model Magic clay to create their own unique 3D art pieces. With plenty of examples for inspiration and the freedom to make whatever they imagine, it's a fun intro to color theory and sculpture! For ages 6—12. 5:30p—6:30p. $35
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This exhibit celebrates the legacy of Bruce McGaw, one of the most important Bay Area painters and teachers. The retrospective exhibit will feature a wide selection of drawings and paintings from throughout his entire career. Free
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