THE AVID READER. Join us for an evening with Sven-Erik Rose, Professor of German and Comparative Literature, to hear about his new book, "The Making and Unmaking of Literature in the Warsaw, Lodz and Vilna Ghettos." 6:30p—7:30p. Free
ARMADILLO MUSIC. The Taproot New Music Festival moves off the UC Davis campus for a special concert at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis. Cellist Thalia Moore performs Raven Chacon's "Quiver." 7:30p—8p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Davis Odd Fellows' Thursday Live! presents Northern California’s King of Rockabilly, Mitch Polzak and The Royal Deuces. Donations encouraged. 7:30p—9p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH 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. 8a—5p.
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH 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.
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Grab a glass of wine, some tasty food, and and enjoy the vocal stylings of Faten Elias! 5p—8p. $15
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Gallery 625’s upcoming exhibition is a solo show featuring Carlaina Brown’s "Sound Bars" series, and other selected works. The work on view includes two- and three-dimensional pieces using traditional mediums as well as everyday and found objects. 5:30p—8p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Ensemble Dal Niente performs new and experimental chamber music with dedication, virtuosity, and an exploratory spirit. Flexible and adaptable, Dal Niente presents an uncommonly broad range of contemporary music, guiding listeners towards music that transforms existing ideas and subverts convention. 7:30p—9p. $12—27.50
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! For ages 13 & up. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
JOHN BAROVETTO PARK. Join Tree Davis as we plant trees down the bike path behind John Barovetto Park! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. Please sign up on our website if you're interested. All volunteers must bring their own water, snacks, sun protection, and wear closed toed shoes. 9a—12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This 2-day workshop is open to artists of all levels who want to create abstract paintings using a mixed media approach. Students will work with base layers, drawings, gel prints and other paper sources. While building layers, participants will add other media including paint, crayons, colored pencil and/or Art Graf. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—4p. $360—380
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. It’s time to treat yourself! Join us for a deliciously indulgent afternoon with a flight of 4 wines with 4 chocolate pairings. 12p—5p. $30
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