ROBERT MONDAVI INSTITUTE FOR WINE AND FOOD SCIENCE. Discover how winemakers create distinctive wines, such as sherry, aged oak Chardonnay, or New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc. We will taste six wines and reveal the chemical compounds responsible for their distinctive flavors as well as the grape varieties or winemaking practices that produce those substances. 6p—8p. $30
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk's Pub Quiz hosted by Dr. Andy! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement. 7p—9p. 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
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Moezinia’s trio is rooted in the jazz tradition but is influenced by folk music from all over the world including West Africa, South Africa, the Caribbean, the UK and Appalachia, and explore the unique relationship between jazz and folk music—sharing those discoveries with audiences across the globe. 12:05p—1p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a talk by Raven Chacon, the winter quarter spotlight artist in The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies. Raven Chacon is a composer, performer, and installation artist born at Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation. 4:30p—6p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Sean Carroll will talk about The Origin of Complexity in the Universe, and Andrew Wetzel will talk about Out of Chaos Comes Order: The History of our Milky Way Galaxy. 6p—8p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is a 3-day sale starting on the first Friday of the month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10. 8a—5p.
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
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
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