DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
THE AVID READER. Alice Rothchild will speak about her remarkable autobiography, Inspired and Outraged: The Making of a Feminist Physician. Written entirely in free verse, it tells of her journey from 1950's good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicine. 6p—7p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Attend an artist reception for Larry Williams, a retired art teacher whose work utilizes rich colors and enigmatic shapes. His oil paintings incorporate forms that suggest or tease real life while slipping away into abstraction. Light refreshments will be served, and live music will be provided by The Folk Music Folks. 6p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet artist Jerry DeCamp at our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. "The River" exhibition is both kinetic and mesmerizing in color, movement and light. Free event supporting our local artists. 6p—8:30p. Free
PARKSIDE BAR & GRILL. Enjoy live music by the Muddy Waders - Sean Feder, Bill Edwards, Al Vasquez, & Bill Dakin - including Rock, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, original newgrass, Americana, and Folk. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Browse a variety of art exhibits, enjoy complimentary wine, and hear acoustic-based Americana, folk, and bluegrass music live by Sammy & Lauren Leverone. Exhibits on display include Assorted Flavors: The Member Show, the Tiny Show, and Biophilia: Our Longing for Nature. 6p—9p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a performance by the UC Davis Sinfonietta with members of the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. Christian Baldini, director and conductor. 7p—8p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Women's Resources and Research Center is proud to present the 20th annual Davis Feminist Film Festival. Join us for a screening of 17 short films that celebrate this year's theme, unkempt: reclaiming the messiness of gender, bodies, and nature. May 9 at 7p & May 10 at 2p. 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
BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 8a—12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
WILDHORSE GOLF COURSE. Love golf? Love helping kids? Thanks to Hoblit Dealership, we're offering an exciting hole-in-one grand prize: a Dodge RAM truck 2-year lease! Gather your friends and sign up as a foursome, threesome, twosome, or solo, we’ll match you with a team. Enjoy great food & beverages, all while helping MOSAIC Children's Museum continue to inspire young minds through hands-on play & learning. 8a - 3p. $150.
