March 13, 6- 6:30 pm DCC Sanctuary (4th street between C & D) Free! Come relax your mind and enjoy a time of gentle meditation in the beautiful DCC Sanctuary. Afterwards, enjoy tea and biscotti offered by Purple Tree Cafe in the entry hall. This event is in conjunction with 2nd Friday ArtAbout – so […]
MORGAN'S MILL, WOODLAND. Born as a bossa nova trio in 1999, Boca do Rio has evolved into a high-energy electro-funk ensemble blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary Bay Area grooves. Based in Davis, the band delivers a vibrant, danceable sound that’s both rooted and forward-thinking. 6p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine by Matchbook Wines, and an art-themed scavenger hunt during our reception. Exhibits include Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You, Assorted Flavors: Pence Member Exhibit, Barbara Prodaniuk: Myths in Mud, and Loraine Watson-Fox: Small Wonders. Also, view special floral arrangements within the exhibits by the Davis Flower Arrangers. 6p—9p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a program of music written entirely by living composers. The repertoire incorporates several different choral traditions and languages, from Latin, to Haitian Creole, to Korean and Portuguese. 7p—8:30p. $12—24
UC DAVIS, CREUSS HALL 1002. Free screening, 67 minutes, followed by Q&A with the film makers. 7p—8:30p. Free
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. The Winters Friends of the Library Quiz Show is a fundraising trivia contest where teams of five will compete in three rounds of trivia questions across 12 categories, ranging from geography to music to local history. The cost per team is $100 before March 10 or $125 at the door (free to attend event as a viewer). 7p—9:30p.
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Step into a realm of arcane sound and theatrical mysticism as Wizards of Yearth conjure their spellbinding blend of prog-rock, psychedelic metal-edged blues, and fantasy-fueled storytelling. 7p—9:30p. $0—20
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 2-day workshop, come learn to make mugs you can't find anywhere else, and turn those pots that came out a little wobbly into works of art! In this wide-ranging survey workshop, students will learn various techniques for incorporating sculptural elements into functional ware to make truly unique work. 10a—12:30p. $85
DAVIS. Come join Davis Forest School for a Forest Bathing walk led by Forest Mentor Connor Rosenblatt! You will be invited to use your senses to intimately explore the natural world in the presence of a supportive community of practitioners. For ages 13+; address provided after registration. 1p—3:30p. $20
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO WOODLAND. Barefoot Yoga Studio and Davis Women’s Circles are joining together to bring you an uplifting rest retreat you wouldn’t want to miss. Come explore and experience various types of rest, including a sound bath, gentle yoga, stretching, and a special women’s circle on rest at Barefoot Yoga Studio’s beautiful new Woodland location. 2p—4:30p. $50—70
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. In Residue of Ritual, Tana Quincy Arcega and Michael Ryan curate a spectacle of objects and images culled from the endless deposits of residual materials resulting from our accelerated growth economy. Their visual commentary angles on the cultural mindset of mass production and waste as well as the vast array of ritualistic systems and customs that produce them. 3p—6p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Bring your partner, bestie, boo, platonic pal—or anyone who completes your dynamic duo—to this Paint Date! Follow the instructor’s step-by-step tutorial, but with a twist: you’ll swap canvases every 10 minutes to create two collaborative paintings together. 6p—7:30p. $65
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