CANNERY FARMHOUSE. Gather with other mamas and explore motherhood together. Embrace your creative side through basket weaving in the Woven series, which meets monthly from October through January. 3p—5p. $38
WATERMELON MUSIC. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced performer, if you are looking for a fast-paced, fun, informative, and supportive way to dive into the world of stand-up comedy, this is the perfect class for you! Students show off their hard work in a graduation show on Nov. 5. On Mondays & Wednesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 5. 4p—6p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, & Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition & unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities. 7:30p - 9:30p. Free.
PENCE GALLERY. View the artistry of regional artists who alter and incorporate vinyl records as a creative material into their artwork. The Pence exhibit includes many returning artists, a selection of award-winning community college students, and several new artists, who bring inventive adaptations of vinyl, paint, and interactive elements into their two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. 11:30a—5p. Free
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Led by teacher Annie Ramirez, this meetup provides a space for parents with newborns to connect with other parents from the community. Moms, Dads, and all caretakers welcome. Siblings are not able to join at this time. We are here to support YOU and your baby! No pre-registration necessary. 1p—2p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 3-part Wizarding Workshop series, wizards of all ages will use their magical abilities to practice their craft! Supplies will be provided to create items every wizard should have in their possession. Register for a single workshop or all three in the series! (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult.) 5:30p—6:30p. $40
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this fun, food-inspired ceramic workshop, students will create realistic-looking desserts out of clay. This multi-day workshop allows participants to sculpt their sweet treats during the first session on Oct. 7 and return to glaze them on Oct. 14. For all ages. 5:30p—7:30p. $85
FLEET FEET DAVIS. A 3-mile walk or run with Davis' neighborhood run club every Tuesday. Connect with other walkers and runners in Davis, in a no-runner-left-behind format with different routes every week. Plus, get a free shirt at your first run! 6p—7p. Free
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. The STEAC Speaker Series is a quarterly web event that provides a platform for local experts in the fields related to STEAC's mission to share their knowledge with the community. This month, Executive Director of the Woodland Food Closet, Tania Garcia-Cadena, will be discussing the impact that the Woodland Food Closet has made for our neighbors in need. 6p—7p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Back by popular demand, Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland and Great Bear are teaming up to offer an evening with yoga and wine. Enjoy an easy to moderate Vinyasa flow set to groovy tunes and tailored to your skill level. 6p—8p. $20
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland at Great Bear Vineyards for our annual costumed night of yoga, wine, and community under the stars. Costumes encouraged, but not required—come move, sip, and celebrate spooky season with us. 6p—9p. $20
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
SHIELDS LIBRARY, UC DAVIS. At a time when gender roles generally excluded women's participation in business, science, and sport, Katherine Chandler and other entrepreneurial women of the early 20th century built successful tourism businesses at Lake Tahoe. In her talk, author and UC Davis alumna Janet Kaidantzis will share the remarkable story of these women and a glimpse into her research process. 5:30p—7p. Free
FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. The Davis Friends Meeting is hosting a community forum on “Managing Homelessness in Davis” at the Meetinghouse, 345 L Street. The panelists are: Rick Moniz, Vernon McZeek, Alfred Melbourne, and Geoff Rohde. 7p—9p. Free
WILDHORSE GOLF CLUB. Join us for the 3rd Annual Tee For Her Future Golf Tournament! All proceeds support Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento—providing scholarships, shoes, sports bras, and materials for girls in Title 1 schools to participate in our confidence-building, life-changing program at no cost to their families. 7:30a—1:30p. $250
PENCE GALLERY. Robert Ortbal combines a vast array of both common and odd materials, applying them in endless variations to create small-scale, uniquely masked figures, traveling-case environments that house them, and wearable sculptures that are, at times, worn outside the gallery environment in performative public works. For Encounters, a 20-foot towering sculpture made from electrical conduit soars up into the clerestory and snakes along the gallery floor, displaying an assortment of his wearable works. 11:30a—5p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. The Sierra Ensemble will perform works of Brahms, Mozart, Kogan, and Barraine. This free concert is part of the Davis 2nd Friday ArtAbout! 12p—1p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoy the soothing melodies of Cathy West-Packard with a personal wood-fired pizza and some wine! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music (adding pizza optional). 5p—8p. $15—32
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! 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
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Join us for this free family-friendly multi-media art event! View works by local artists, watch dance performances, learn the The Monster Mash dance, participate in an art activity, and more. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Mark Tomassetti at his 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. View works in gouache, acrylic ink, and watercolor. Light refreshments will be served. 6p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. The Paint Chip presents 'Plein Air Adventures' for a 2nd Friday ArtAbout artists reception. This is a group exhibition of a local plein air group who paints on location in and around Davis. 6p—8:30p. Free
THE ARTERY. Enjoy a reception during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout for artist Christine Olmsted, and view paintings in her solo exhibition. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception and enjoy browsing all of our new art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. View Robert Ortbal: Encounters, A New Spin on Vinyl, Raquel Cox: Beauty, Seen and Felt, and Marlene Lee: Surrounding Landscapes. 6p—9p. Free
DELTA OF VENUS. Katerina Hanks presents eerie, hyper-detailed dreamscapes in a range of mediums. The show explores longing, time travel, double binds, and dogs at the discotheque. Live DJs throughout the night, beverages and snacks available for purchase. 6p—9p. Free
DRAKE'S: THE BARN, WEST SACRAMENTO. Celebrate 30 years of inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful employment in the Davis and Sacramento region! This event will feature a cornhole tournament, celebration of location business partners, kids' zone, and a Micro-Enterprise market. Free to attend & $100 for Cornhole Team ticket (2 players per team). 12p—3p. $0-100
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Downtown Winters will come alive as businesses along Main Street and Railroad Avenue transform into pop-up galleries, showcasing the work of regional artists. Meet artists, shop for original works, and enjoy seasonal wine specials. 2p—6p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. The Davis Jazz Beat Festival is back after a 6-year hiatus! Experience live jazz, poetry readings, and performance painting on two stages. This interactive, multidisciplinary festival features over 50 musicians and performers—including actor, poet, and writer Peter Coyote. 2p—10p. Free
WOODLAND COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER. Join us as we honor our local community leaders and high school scholarship recipients. Limited tickets available. 5p—8p. $44.52
VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. Get ready for a scary good time for the City of Davis’ second Parent-Child Dance! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Enjoy an evening of music and fun activities for everyone. This event is open to children ages three to 13 years old and parents or guardians ages 18 years or older. Ticket price includes admission for one adult & one child. 5:30p—8p. $35—45
DELTA OF VENUS. Join community members of all abilities for an evening of music, celebration, and connection at the Davis Hootenanny, hosted by Purple Tree Café. Enjoy live performances by Misner & Smith and the Team Davis Singers. Come sing, dance, and celebrate inclusivity with us in honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month! 6p—9p. Free
THE BLUE ROSE, WOODLAND. Wizard Robot brings a fresh, contemporary twist to popular songs (Nirvana, Nick Drake, Incubus) and modern compositions and jazz standards. Ticket includes complimentary light refreshments including wine and beer for guests over 21. 7p—9p. $30
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. A meditative gathering offering space to simply be. Light a candle if you wish, breathe, and let yourself come into the calm. Enjoy tea and refreshments after. This month's event features Matthew Grasso, guitar. 9a—9:30a. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Giovanni Peri, professor and Chair of Economics at UC Davis, will discuss the evidence and the researched benefits of immigration as well as the risks of declining immigration in an aging society. 12p—1p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. The Village Feast celebrates the Sacramento-region Farm to Fork season, where we gather to enjoy and honor the bounty of our local farmers by meeting together for an afternoon of dining at communal tables, in the style of a Provençal Grand Aïoli. Learn more & purchase tickets at www.davisfarmtoschool.org/village-feast. 12p—4p. $150
YOGA YOLO, WOODLAND. Join Kim Hope of Sacred Soul Vibrations for a gentle sound immersion where tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and grounding frequencies invite deep relaxation. This is an opportunity to regulate the nervous system, release tension and rest in presence. 7:30p—8:30p. $35
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 3-part Wizarding Workshop series, wizards of all ages will use their magical abilities to practice their craft! Supplies will be provided to create items every wizard should have in their possession. Register for a single workshop or all three in the series! (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult.) 5:30p—6:30p. $40
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Based on the groundbreaking Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, this workbook helps you silence self-criticism, embrace your true worth, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. This six-week journey will provide guided meditations, practical exercises, and science-backed tools to help you break free from self-judgment and impossible standards. 6p—7:30p. $5
DUMPLING HOUSE. Join Cool Cuisine at Dumpling House for this month's event! Show up, order a plant-based meal off the menu, sit with other COOL people. 6p—8p. Pay for what your order
THE GUILD THEATER, SACRAMENTO. Davis, Yolo and Sacramento premiere of the documentary film, "Earth's Greatest Enemy," featuring a Q&A with film-maker Abby Martin. The documentary film is an exposé of the world's biggest—and most unaccountable—polluter: the US military. 6:30p—8:30p. $15
HOTEL WINTERS & GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a deeply rejuvenating 3-night retreat featuring yoga, wine, workshops, spa, and more. Learn more at www.thecatpose.studio. Oct. 16—19. $1,050—1,250
MAIN THEATRE, UC DAVIS. Anne Ellegood, curator and executive director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, will give a talk as part of The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies in the Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio Program at UC Davis. 4:30p—6p. Free
UC DAVIS BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY. Former UCD vanilla researcher and expert orchid grower Alan Yip will give a talk on vanilla. Learn all about this well-loved orchid, including its unique pollination, tips on how to grow your own, and species beyond Vanilla planifolia. No RSVP needed. Lights snacks provided. 6p—7p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This month's Photography Club of Davis meeting will feature guest speaker Michele McCormick, who will present Avian Imagery—A Passion for Birds. 7p—8:30p. Free
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN. Join for an outdoor concert by Wolf Jett, whose all-original songs are an upbeat celebration infusing folk, soul, and Americana. Enjoy a seasonal menu, craft beverages, and complimentary honey tasting at northern California’s largest honey and mead tasting room. Pay what you can. 5p—8p. $0—20
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Kick off your weekend with the acoustic duo Carte Blanche and tasty cajun comfort food from Soul Ona Roll! Ticket includes a glass of wine & live music. 5p—8p. $15
MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Don't miss this performance by legendary Hawaiian multi-instrumentalist Led Kaapana, who has earned four Grammy nominations and has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years with his easy going style and kolohe (rascal) charm. He will be joined by his West Coast cohort, slack key aficionado Fran Guidry. 8p—10:30p. $25
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Everyone is invited to shop from our incredible selection featuring tens of thousands of regionally appropriate plants, including low-water-use favorites, California natives, and Arboretum All-Stars. Members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden enjoy 10% off their plant sale purchases. 9a—1p. Free
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 426 W 8TH ST. Come treasure hunting with us! Our preschool families have been cleaning out closets and toy bins—and now it’s your chance to find children's clothing, toys, books, baby gear, and more for the family. Children are also welcome to play in our large fenced yard during the sale. 9a—1p. Free
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