Hope Café
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Get some time away from the news cycle and experience community instead. Expect music, poetry, lighthearted activities, & conversation. 6:30p—8:45p. Sliding Scale $10-20
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Get some time away from the news cycle and experience community instead. Expect music, poetry, lighthearted activities, & conversation. 6:30p—8:45p. Sliding Scale $10-20
WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instrumentation and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
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
G STREET PLAZA. Meet and support local nonprofits, network with community members & organizations, enjoy light bites & music. 8a—5:30p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. This is a safe, inclusive opportunity to learn self defense from a dedicated group of martial arts practitioners. No experience necessary, start any time. Cost is a recommended donation; sliding scale offered. 6p—7p. $10
G STREET PLAZA. Evenings filled with live music, food, & good vibes, in partnership with the Davis Rave Collective. 6p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Expect a blend of zydeco that leans into country and soul, designed to keep the floor moving. Okie Weiss & the Zydeco Playboys is a zydeco band that walks the soul-country line and keeps the dance floor packed 'til closing time. Donations at the door support the band. 7p—9p. Free
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
UC DAVIS QUAD. Blood Compact-Diasporic noise rock influenced hard core from the lens of Filipino immigrants and Filipino Americans. Playing on the Cedar stage at Whole Earth Festival. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This year’s Davis Art Studio Tour returns, and is open the weekend of May 16-17 for art lovers to enjoy for free! Stroll through 40+ art studios in Davis, learn more about artists’ work, and support our local creatives by buying directly from them. The Pence will preview one piece per artist in the exhibit, and you can plan your tour through the display! Art in various media is on display, including glass, wood, paintings, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This 6-session 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. Register at pencegallery.org. Fridays, May 1—June 5. 10a—11:45a. $25—35