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
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Join us for this virtual artist talk to meet Ember de Boer and hear more about her artwork featured in "Impression//Path" at Gallery 625! RSVP required. 6p—8p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Tucker Jones will talk about early galaxies observed with the James Webb Space Telescope, and Emily Silich will speak about what happens when clusters of galaxies collide. We will also have astronomy in the news, trivia, and a raffle. 6p—8p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us for a fun and culturally rooted community event featuring the traditional Mexican game of Lotería. Guided by members of the Chicanx Latinx Collegiate Association of UC Davis, participants will engage in multiple rounds of Lotería, with prizes awarded each round. 6p—8p. $10—20
UC DAVIS, MAIN THEATRE. Winner of Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a loving send-up of the Golden Age of the Broadway musical. The plot features two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a scatterbrained hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, an egotistical Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone: combining to create madcap delight. 2p—4p or 7p—9p. $8—22
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Experience a pre–St. Paddy's Day show with acoustic Celtic Rock duo, Caliban. The Thursday Live! concert series is donation only with all donations going to the musicians. 7:30p—9p. Free
THE ARTERY. Phil Gross’ oil paintings of northern California from aerial and ground perspectives can best be described as idealistic realism. Through a rearrangement of the objects along with a deliberate balancing act of colors, his compositions invite you to take a deeper look at the places you already know. 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 WALDORF SCHOOL. Parent & Child classes are held in a warm and welcoming environment that is carefully arranged for creative play, offering young children the freedom to explore within loving boundaries, and teaches parents/caregivers about Waldorf education’s many benefits. For children 6-18 months old. Cost is for the full series of classes. 1:30p—2:30p. $250
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
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