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
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
UPPER CRUST BAKING, DAVIS. Every Friday through Summer & Fall! Featuring charcuterie boards, cheese boards, pate boards, and local beer & wine. 4p—9p.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Everyone is in love with Earnest, the irresistible bad boy of London society. The trouble is, Earnest doesn't exist! Enjoy Oscar Wilde's most popular play on the lawn at DCC. 7p—9p. Free
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
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
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat. 8a–1p, and every Wed. 4p—8p for Picnic in the Park. Free
BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. 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. Sat. 9a—12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Learn how to mix skin tones and develop a layering process to capture a subject’s likeness and character through watercolor. Students will explore an expressive style rather than realistic perfection, focusing on facial structure, features, and shadows. Portrait painting experience isn’t necessary, but participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—2:30p. $120—135
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Everyone is in love with Earnest, the irresistible bad boy of London society. The trouble is, Earnest doesn't exist! Enjoy Oscar Wilde's most popular play on the lawn at DCC. 7p—9p. Free
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