DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Beginner Cantonese class focused on basic and practical conversational skills. Registration is required by emailing davislanguageacademy@gmail.com. 5:30p—6:30p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join for two talks from members of the UC Davis Physics & Astronomy department. Sam Schmidt will talk about mapping the universe in six colors with the Rubin Observatory, and Emilija Pantic will talk about searching for particle dark matter underground. 6p—8p.
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. How can we unpack AI's risks, separate out our anxiety, and work to amplify the best parts of being human? How can we grapple with AI in ways that are informed, clear-eyed, and ethical? If you're eager for deeply-researched answers to these questions, join for a fireside chat about AI between Jacob Ward and Pamela Wu. 7p—8:30p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. TriMusica, with clarinetist Sandra McPherson, cellist Susan Lamb Cook, and pianist John Cozza, presents two centuries of clarinet trios—an engaging program of works by Ludwig van Beethoven, French composer Louise Farrenc, and Bay Area composer Durwin Hsieh. 12p—1p. Free
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 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. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet watercolor artist Lorie Topinka and view paintings from her private collection highlighting the people and festivals of San Miguel de Allende. Light refreshments will be served. 5p—7:30p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for relaxed winter Friday nights at Great Bear Vineyards—perfect for unwinding, catching up, and savoring great wine as the sun goes down. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, wine tastings, and snacks available for purchase. 5p—8p. $15
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit multiple 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
Following on the Content Artist Book Show, Circle A Studio is proud to host a group exhibition of mind bending, soul enriching explorations on the concept of what is a book? Artists books have a particular license to embody both art as a book and books as art. This one-day, pop-up exhibit offers the opportunity […]
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our monthly reception and enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. Exhibits on display include Maryann Steinert-Foley & Diane Williams: The Realm of Possibility, Charlene Will: Here for a While, Worn, and Maris Kaplan: Amateur. 6p—9p. Free
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