AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Axis Gallery is supporting Sacramento's next generation of creatives. The exhibition will feature artwork from Student Champions of Chalk It Up's Annual High School Self-Portrait Competition. The winning and "Best of Medium" Youth Artists will have an amazing opportunity to share with the public an expansion of their creative art portfolios. 12p—5p. Free
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. 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. 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
UPPER CRUST BAKERY, Davis. Every Friday through Summer & Fall! Featuring charcuterie boards, cheese boards, pate boards, and local beer & wine. 4p—9p.
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. 5p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARD. Live music by the Potential Jazz Ensemble from 6—7:30p, food by Maiz Mexican Food truck from 5—8p. Each ticket comes with one glass of wine! 5—8p. $15
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. The program includes Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A Minor, Winner of the UC Davis Concerto Competition, Missy Mazzoli: Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres), and Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 7. 7p—9p. $12—27.50
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Enjoy the magical fairytale of the ogre, Shrek, and follow along his adventure to rescue and win the love of princess Fiona and vanquish Lord Farquaad. For all ages. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Billy Elliot the Musical is an unforgettable story of resilience, sacrifice, and the transformative power of art. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1984-85 UK miners' strike, the story follows Billy Elliot, a young boy in a working-class community who stumbles into a ballet class and discovers a love for dance that will change his life forever. As his family and town grapple with the harsh realities of a changing world, Billy must navigate their expectations and his own fears as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. 7:30p—10:30p. $15—42
PENCE GALLERY. Linda Clark Johnson is a Sacramento artist who primarily works with cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses UV light to create luminous blue images without a camera or negative. She prints in her backyard, capturing botanical impressions and their shadows on watercolor paper or fabric. She then uses natural toners, collage, watercolor, and colored pencil to add layers of depth and detail to her work. 11:30a—5p. Free
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
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