SOLANO COUNTY. For our Holiday Ride-Share Program, if you have been drinking, take an Uber, Lyft, or cab, and you’ll get a reimbursement from us! We want you home safe this holiday season. 5p—10a.
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Author Nikki Shannon Smith and illustrator Don Tate will join us to celebrate the release of the Little Golden Book Biography of Prince! We'll blast some Prince tunes, wear purple, and hear all about the journey of creating this delightful illustrated children's biography! 6p—7p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. How can we unpack AI's risks, separate out our anxiety, and work to amplify the best parts of being human? How can we grapple with AI in ways that are informed, clear-eyed, and ethical? If you're eager for deeply-researched answers to these questions, join for a fireside chat about AI between Jacob Ward and Pamela Wu. 7p—8:30p. Free
DAVIS WALDORF SCHOOL. Join us for a glimpse inside Davis Waldorf School's preschool and kindergarten classrooms by attending an open house! Preview the kinds of curriculum and rhythm children enrolled at Davis Waldorf School experience. We invite children and caregivers to come explore, learn, and play. 10a—12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for a fun and stimulating talk with "The Realm of Possibility" artists, Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley. Director Natalie Nelson will facilitate the conversation on their respective processes, layers of meaning in the work, and the balance between art and life. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us to hear from Sasha Abramsky on his new book American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE butchered the US Government. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Acclaimed photographers Teju Cole and John Gossage will discuss their art in a conversation format. Cole is currently the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. Gossage’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, and he has published over 30 books. 4:30p—6p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This one-time art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. 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 at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10
REDWOOD COMMUNITY BUILDING. Everyone is invited to a weekend of public teachings hosted by KDK Sacramento. Lama Lodu Rinpoche will give teachings on Calm Abiding meditation, also known as Shamatha, and Insight meditation, also known as Vipassana. 10a—4p. Free
HEARTSCAPES STUDIO. Facilitated by leaf Wild, an artist, counselor, educator, and spirit liberator. Every session is different - we move with what shows up. You might find yourself drawing, dancing, speaking truth to a stranger, or sitting quietly with a snack and your breath. This is not therapy; this is a practice ground for being human. On third Sundays, 2p—3:45p. $25
MONDAVI CENTER. Experience Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner (2007 Final Cut), on a vast HD screen while Vangelis’ synthesiser-led score is performed by The Avex Ensemble for the first time in-sync with the 1982 motion picture. 7:30p—9:20p. $21.50—79.50
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