DAVIS ARTS CENTER. This is a safe, inclusive opportunity to learn self defense from a dedicated group of martial arts practitioners. No experience necessary, start any time. Cost is a recommended donation; sliding scale offered. 6p—7p. $10
G STREET PLAZA. Evenings filled with live music, food, & good vibes, in partnership with the Davis Rave Collective. 6p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Professor Dan Cebra will talk about galactic cosmic rays and how they impact space exploration, and Sukanya Chakrabarti will speak about dark matter. As always, we will also have astronomy in the news, trivia, and a raffle. 6p—8p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Singer songwriter Maurice Tani joined by Henry Salvia on piano and Greg Kehret on bass. All ages; donations encouraged to support musicians. 7:30p—9p. Free
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible follows the eruption of mass hysteria in a close-knit town after a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods. To avoid punishment, the girls begin accusing townspeople of witchcraft, igniting a wave of fear that fractures the wider community. Written in 1953 by famed American playwright Arthur Miller, the play is in part an allegory for the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, exploring the dangers of false accusations and the abuse of power. 2p—5p or 7:30p—10:30p. $20—45
THE ARTERY. "The Artery Menagerie" is a unique exhibit that celebrates the art of ceramics, hosted in conjunction with the CCACA. Twenty Northern California artists explore the animal form as subject, symbol, and storyteller—whether real or imagined, domestic or wild. Free
FRENZY COFFEE. Celebrate one full year of serving the Davis Community with specialty coffee! Featuring live DJ sets, vendors, and community fun! 10a—5:30p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is a 3-day sale starting on the first Friday of the month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10. Hours vary each day. 10a—7p.
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 COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p—4:30p. Free
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
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