DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Flex your creative and fantasy muscles and design your own magical miniature! Will your magical miniature be a cozy home for an elf, a fairy cottage, or a castle for a woodland creature? The possibilities are endless! By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a unique and artistic magical miniature—perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift. 1p—2:15p. $35
LOCATION TBD. In this hands-on adult/family class, participants will learn a set of practical, easy-to-remember knots that are useful for everyday life, camping trips, and outdoor adventures. Hosted by Davis Forest School. 1p—3p. $15
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. The program includes the Davis Elementary All City Orchestra, Davis High Strings Tutoring Program Orchestra, Holmes Junior High Intermediate & Advanced Orchestras, DHS Baroque Ensemble, and DHS Chamber & Symphony Orchestras. 2p—5p. $18.50—28.50
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Decorate and beautify your garden, yard, or home with handmade decorations! In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials (or bring your own) to design whimsical garden creations. For ages 18+. 3p—4:30p. $40
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Naomi Williams, author of the novel Landfalls, long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and former Director of Stories on Stage Davis and actor Sara Matsui-Colby will be presenting a reading of “Dead Astronauts”. Jeri Howitt, Founder and Director of Stories on Stage Davis from 2013-2016, and returning to the Director position for Season XII and Tim Gaffaney, Director of Casting for Stories on Stage Davis will present a reading of a story called “Escape, Escape, Escape”. 4p—6p. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Three weeks of classic films featuring Robert Redford. 4/12: Barefoot in the Park; 4/19: The Sting; 4/26: Three Days of the Condor. Local band According to Bazooka will play before each film. 6:30—9p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. First time is free! 7p—9:30p. $7
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
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only
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
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Experts will offer tips and information on how to protect yourself from cyber criminals including scams and fraud. Register at www.ufcdavis.org as a guest or pay at the door; seating is limited. 9:30a—11a. $15
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, students will create watercolor paintings inspired by Misuk’s recent travels to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. Participants will explore landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects. Prior experience with watercolor techniques and color blending is required. On Tuesdays from March 24 to May 5 (no class Apr. 28). Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $195—215
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