DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to refine your wheel throwing technique. The focus is on skill-building, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces. Register for all three days (June 30—July 2) or register for individual days. Open to beginners and people with prior wheel throwing experience. Materials are provided. 11a—4p. $115/day
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 other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free […]
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. 6:30p—9p. $5—17
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free
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
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.
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a & 12:30p—2p. Free
