DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health purposes. Regular participation increases strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. Tuesday's class covers the 8- and 24- simplified forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free! 10a—11a.
DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Little ones get exposure to Spanish language by singing, playing and moving around. For ages 1-3; grown-up participation is required. Registration required at www.davislanguageacademy.com. First class is free. Tuesdays, 11a—12p. $120/month
THE BARN STUDIO. Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects. 3:30p—5:30p. Free
Every Tuesday from 5-10pm at Dunloe Brewing's - The Local, creative people of all levels are invited to participate in Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with […]
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tuesdays at 6p, Thursdays at 1:30p, Fridays at 9:45a. Free
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. This 6-week journey will provide guided meditations, practical exercises, and science-backed tools to help you break free from self-judgment and impossible standards. Register at https://unityofdavis.breezechms.com/form/bookstudy_self-compassion. Tuesdays, 6p—7:30p.
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. Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a. Free
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. Did you know that a huge colony of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Tour to learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals. Children 5 and under are free. 6:45p—9:15p. $5—17
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Playing guitar, mandolin, and bouzouki, Joan writes songs influenced by folk, rock, blues, jazz and traditional music from around the world. Her set will feature songs of love and adventure, instrumentals, and dance tunes. Open mic from 7p—8:15p (signups at 6:45p). Featured performance from 8:30p—9p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Designed especially to benefit seniors, Body Balance is a 1-hour fitness class that improves balance and coordination primarily by strengthening relevant muscles in the legs, abdominal core, back, and shoulders. Tina uses a multifaceted approach to provide a gentle but comprehensive workout appropriate for all fitness levels and abilities. 8:45a—9:45a.
THE BARN STUDIO, WOODLAND. Young artists will dive into an exciting week of artistic discovery, hands-on projects, and skill-building in this immersive studio camp. Each day, campers will explore different mediums, movements, and artists, gaining inspiration from art history while developing their own unique styles. 9a—12p. $321.96
