DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Come play & learn Spanish with our toddler Spanish immersion group. For ages 2—4. Registration is required by emailing davislanguageacademy@gmail.com. 10a—10:45a. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The mission of the non-profit corporation is to enliven and expand contemporary classical music with a focus on West Coast composers and performers. Our goal is to empower the next generation of artists through residencies with youth orchestras and universities, student composer readings, masterclasses, and workshops. 12:05p—1p. Free
The UC Davis Creative Writing Series will be presenting the author of The Original Daughter, Jemimah Wei.
DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Come play, craft & learn Russian with our elementary school Russian group. For ages 4—7. Registration is required by emailing davislanguageacademy@gmail.com. 5:30p—6:15p. Free
DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Beginner Cantonese class focused on basic and practical conversational skills. Registration is required by emailing davislanguageacademy@gmail.com. 5:30p—6:30p. Free
MAINSTAGE DISPENSARY. Free lunch with an in-store purchase every last Friday of the month! 12p—5p.
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The mission of the non-profit corporation is to enliven and expand contemporary classical music with a focus on West Coast composers and performers. Our goal is to empower the next generation of artists through residencies with youth orchestras and universities, student composer readings, masterclasses, and workshops. 5p—6:15p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for relaxed winter Friday nights at Great Bear Vineyards—perfect for unwinding, catching up, and savoring great wine as the sun goes down. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, wine tastings, and snacks available for purchase. 5p—8p. $15
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Smartphone Free Childhood US is hosting a special screening of the film "Can't Look Away," exposing the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. It reveals how dangerous algorithms are fueling a crisis—and why urgent reform is needed. 5:30p—8p. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Under the Artistic Direction of Evie Ladin, the multigenerational all-female body music ensemble brings an immersive concert of music and dance, creating rich soundtracks and choreographies with no instruments but themselves. Repertoire spans an emotional range from bombastic to subtle, spiritual to humorous. 7p—8:30p. $15—40
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 2-day throwing skills workshop on Jan. 31—Feb. 1, we approach throwing as a collection of practicable, adaptable skills rather than a single fixed technique. The goal of the workshop is to help you move past challenges in your throwing practice while introducing new skills that increase both speed and accuracy at the wheel. 10a—6p. $250
GRINDSTONE WINES, ESPARTO. Join our family-owned winery for a wine and BBQ-filled Saturday! Buckhorn food truck + live music from Seth Kaminsky. Don't forget about the estate-grown wines and our mimosa flights. 11a—4p. $20
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