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
PENCE GALLERY. Charlene Will will give a walk-through of her work on display at the Pence, covering her favorite locations to paint, how color and light inspires her, and the noticeable effects of climate on the natural world. Walking, observing, and moving through wilderness areas are paramount to her process, and she'll provide glimpses into how her work evolves. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
DAVIS WINE BAR. The Pasta Exchange's Get Sauced popup returns to the Davis Wine Bar on Saturdays for winter & spring! We’ve updated the menu with fresh new pastas. Reservations required. 5p—9p.
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Adrian West Band describes their sound as “Paul Simon meets Talking Heads." They play original acoustic rock songs and instrumentals, plus a few covers and a few jazz standards. They normally play as a five-piece, but for this show they will team up with talented jazz pianist & composer Michael Echaniz. 7p—10p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC, MELON BALL. Adrian West Band returns to Davis with a new sound! They'll play a mix of original acoustic rock plus some covers plus a few jazz tunes. This event will be BYOB. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Fabulously fun and based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equally parts hilarious and heartwarming, this musical is so much fun it should be illegal. For ages 11 & up. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p. Sun. 2p—5p. $22
DELTA OF VENUS. Come see the wonderful whimsical Fabric of Davis quilts by Pauline Jackson on display throughout the month of February. Pauline’s quilts take you on a tour of iconic Davis spots through her gift of painting with cloth. Free
CORNER OF L ST & DREXEL DR, DAVIS. Join us for this free, monthly play group! All ages welcome. Together we can build community around the joy of reading. 10a—12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a "silent" book club in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Kick off Black History Month with a family friendly afternoon of theatre, live music, slam poetry, and dance. The Sankofa Experience is a progressive continuum of effort focused on combating hate and anti-Blackness by utilizing the arts to educate, entertain, and elevate. 2p—4p. Free
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