DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Bring a picnic and the kids to enjoy live music at this annual fundraiser for DPNS. Enjoy performances by the UCD Marching Band and other musical acts, face painting, baked goods, and more. Kids under 2 are free. 10a—1p. $5 ($8 at the door)
E STREET PLAZA PARKING LOT. Day in Downtown is a community event comprised of artists, makers, vintage clothing vendors, Downtown brick and mortars, and Davis non-profits. Admission is free, and it is family friendly. 10a—4p. Free
WILLIAM B. POND, SACRAMENTO. Little Coyotes Forest Kinder is Davis Forest School's land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine. Curious to learn more, meet the mentors, and see for yourself what Little Coyotes is all about? Join us for our open house! 11a—1p. Free
UC DAVIS BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Visit the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology for a free, all ages event focused on insects and their different life stages from egg to adult. See our world-class insect collection, meet live arthropods and enjoy chatting with scientists. 1p - 4p. Free.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Spring into art making with an afternoon in the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio, where you can explore activities connected to the museum’s exhibitions. Drop in to experiment with new materials, make art with others and express yourself. All ages and skill levels are welcome — art is for everyone! 1p—4p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Recommended for ages 14 & up. 7:30p—9:30p. $22
CANNERY FARMHOUSE. Are you craving connection and community with other like-minded women? Are you yearning to integrate more beauty, rest, and joy into your life? Do you wish you could slow down, be pampered, and explore aspects of motherhood? If yes, our women's circles are waiting for you. Register in advance; sliding scale available. 3p—5p. $30
CENTRAL PARK, DAVIS. This event promises an unforgettable afternoon of sizzling barbecue, live entertainment, and connecting with fellow community members. All proceeds support local Davis charities and Rotary International projects, making a positive impact right in our backyard and around the globe. 4p—7p. $40
PAMELA TROKANSKI STUDIO. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people. Dance shoes are required. 7p—9:30p. $10
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER, WOODLAND. Tai chi classes suitable for beginners of all ages and fitness levels are now offered twice a week, Mondays and Fridays, at the beautiful Woodland Community & Senior Center! Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. 8:45a - 9:50a First class is free!
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER. Dance fitness classes offer a dynamic, easy, & fun way to maintain physical and mental health. Tina creates original, easy-to-follow choreography incorporating low-impact movements from ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, Bollywood, Zumba, martial arts, kickboxing, & bellydancing. This class is perfect for people who have had previous experience taking any type of dance class (even a little, even decades prior), but everybody is welcome. Try it & see if you like it! First class is free! Drop-in or monthly. Bring a yoga mat for stretches during cooldown. 10:15a - 11:30a.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. 3p—4p. First class free
