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.
DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Whether a heritage speaker or brand new to the language, gain Mandarin language proficiency in a conversation and play based environment. For ages 5-8; no parent participation required. Register at www.davislanguageacademy.com. First class is free. Fridays, 5p—6p. $160/month
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult. Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout. 5p—7p. $5
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Groove to the sounds of Odd Man Out while enjoying a kebab from the Sahara food truck! We are excited to welcome Odd Man Out back to the winery. Odd Man Out has become a Yolo County musical institution over the past 20 years, playing a mix of music from the '60s and '70 while also sprinkling in a few original songs that are right at home with the classics. Sahara Kebab Food Truck will be at the winery this evening providing kebabs & shawarma. Please support this local business & do not bring outside food. 5p - 8p. $15 ticket includes a glass of wine and live music.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. This special evening gathering offers a gently guided time to meditate with soothing sounds of singing bowls. Light a candle, meditate, journal, or simply be. Afterwards, enjoy conversation over delightful tea and refreshments from Purple Tree. 6:30p—7:15p. Free
MAIN STREET, WINTERS. Join us for live music in Downtown Winters! The Chamber of Commerce is proud to present local musicians to play every Friday. 6:30p—9p.
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Presented by Applegate Dance Company, featuring the dancers of Applegate Dance Studio, this year’s performance will feature a collection of classical and contemporary ballet pieces, student choreography, guest choreographer Tony Nguyen, and local dance troupe iDance. Fri, 7p—9p. Sat, 5p—7p. $20
THE BLUE ROSE, WOODLAND. The Litch Brothers are a progressive bluegrass group consisting of brothers Tashi and Kaj Litch, with Evan Snoey and Ben Lewis. On a combination of mandolin, guitar, fiddle, bass, and vocals, the band delivers an eclectic mix of original music, traditional tunes and songs, and folk inspired covers. RSVP at bluerosewoodland.com; ticket includes complimentary light refreshments. 7p—9p. $25
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. In this brand new production, a lush, emotionally rich score highlights the music’s orchestral power and choral beauty in an intimate retelling of the famous love story. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Recommended for theater goers 11 and up. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30p, Sundays at 2p. $18—22
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Something Rotten! is a comedic musical that tells the story of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who are playwrights living in Elizabethan England. The plot is set in 1595, when the Bottom brothers are struggling to compete with the wild success of their contemporary, William Shakespeare. Desperate to write a hit play, Nick consults a soothsayer who foretells that the future of theater will be "a musical." This leads the brothers on a hilarious journey as they attempt to create the world's first musical. 2p or 7:30p. $9—35
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. For the past 18 years, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Johnny Cash’s biggest hits with stunning accuracy in this not-to-be-missed musical event. The show is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Johnny Cash's life and music, and the boom-chicka-boom sound of his longtime backing band, the Tennessee Three. 7:30p—10p. $35—45
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
