Ben Saetern, flute
2025-05-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ann E. Pitzer Center, Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Ben Saetern, flute | Senior Recital
with Karen Rosenak, piano
Program
Works to be announced.
Free

Nonfiction Book Club
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library. small conference room, 315 14th st, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join us to discuss nonfiction books. Instead of assigning one book to read, everyone will share a recently read nonfiction book. Meet nonfiction readers and gain recommendations. Meets the third Saturday of every month from noon-1:00 pm.

La Gran Tardeada
2025-05-17 12:00 - 18:00 | UC Davis Quad
La Gran Tardeada – Saturday, May 17 | 12–6 PM | UC Davis Quad
Join us for La Gran Tardeada, a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration happening on Saturday, May 17th from 12PM to 6PM at the UC Davis Quad. Open to the public, this annual event brings together the Chicanx/Latinx community for a day filled with delicious food, live music, dancing, and cultural pride.
With roots in La Raza Week and a history spanning over 50 years, La Gran Tardeada is a cherished tradition that honors the diversity, resilience, and joy of the Chicanx/Latinx experience. It’s a welcoming space for all—celebrating community, identity, and connection across generations.
Come enjoy the music, taste the flavors, and be part of this beautiful tradition. We look forward to seeing you there!

Art Spark
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | MANETTI SHREM
Every Saturday and Sunday, 1–4 PM, Free
May: Prints for Peace – Embellish Styrofoam to create prints with a positive message.

Spring into art making with an afternoon in the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio, where you can explore activities connected to the museum’s exhibitions. Drop in to experiment with new materials, make art with others and express yourself.  All ages and skill levels are welcome — art is for everyone!

https://manettishremmuseum.ucdavis.edu/art-spark

Shuhan Wang, flute
2025-05-17 14:00 - 14:45 | Ann E. Pitzer Center, Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Shuhan Wang, flute | Junior Recital
with Karen Rosenak, piano
Program
Works to be announced.
Free

Annie, Jr.
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC), 607 Pena Dr.
Annie, Jr. – May 3 through May 25, 2025
A red-haired mop-top orphan, yearning to break out of her dreary life in an orphanage run by an iron-fisted, boozy matron, charms billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks into adopting her—but what she really wants is to find her real parents. Includes “Hard Knock Life”, “A New Deal for Christmas”, and the classic “Tomorrow”.
Recommended for all ages

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Includes “Hard Knock Life”, “A New Deal for Christmas”, and the classic “Tomorrow”. Recommended for audiences of all ages. Fri. 7p—9p; Sat. 2p—4p; Sun 8a—10a. $12

Sister Act
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC), 607 Pena Dr.
Sister Act – April 25 through May 18, 2025
Underwritten by Sharon Joyce
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Recommended for ages 14 & up
Directed by Brian McCann
Musical direction by Jacob Fennell

9th Annual Woodland Winefest
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Plaza, Woodland, Ca, 701 Main Street, Woodland, CA, 95695
We’re so excited to be back on the Heritage Plaza in downtown Woodland, CA. An open air event. Come join us on Saturday May 17, 2025, from 2-5 p.m.
Sip and taste wines from 15+ different local wineries, and some breweries too! Listen to live music. Enjoy the on-site food truck. Visit our silent auction with over 50 amazing items up for grabs, and purchase tickets for our popular wine raffle and premium booze raffle.
Proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of Woodland, a non-profit located in Woodland, CA. Women Empowering Women through education and programs that help women and girls achieve economic equality.
More information and tickets: https://www.soroptimistofwoodland.org/winefest

Fiesta
2025-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Peregrine School, South
Peregrine School’s Spring Fiesta is a festive family dinner featuring delicious Mexican food, live music by Raíces, fun and splash zones for kids, an exciting auction, raffle, and—most importantly—an opportunity for our community to gather, celebrate, and play together!

Annamarie Basco, flute
2025-05-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Ann E. Pitzer Center, Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Annamarie Basco, flute | Senior Recital
with Claire Zhang and Robi Castaneda, piano
Program
Works to be announced.
Free

Mary's Supper for Stories: A Community Fundraiser for Yolo County Libraries
2025-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second Street, Woodland, C, 95616, United States
Passionate about library access? Join your people!
The Yolo County Library Foundation is proud to announce its first annual fundraising event, “Mary’s Supper for Stories,” hosted by Dr. Mary Vixie Sandy, Chair, Yolo County Supervisors, District 3, a longtime advocate for equity and education in our community. This special event will raise vital funds to support Yolo County Library’s summer reading program, ESL classes, digital book subscriptions, lunch at the library, and home library programs providing powerful materials, information, and joy to the most under-resourced Yolo County residents providing access despite funding constraints.
The evening includes a multicultural feast of food from the House of Shah and live mariachi music and stories!
Event tickets are priced at $35 and sponsorships start at $250. Tickets can be purchased at givebutter.com/elYQjk
Let’s work together to foster literacy equity and a stronger, more literate Yolo!

Alaskan Indie Music: Ashley Young with Heart Machine @ The Blue Rose
2025-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Blue Rose, WOODLAND, CA, 95616, United States
Join us for a house concert with traveling indie bands from Alaska in our beautiful backyard in Woodland! Just below the Arctic Circle, in the heart of her Ancestral land in Alaska, songwriter Ashley Young captivates with her fiery, lush vocals. From whispered confessions to powerful, soaring belting, her dynamic performances are best described as “journal rock,” where every note tells a personal story. Her melodies can silence a room, while her laughter fills it with life. The Blue Rose is proud to be a stop on her fourth west coast tour. Ashley is the 2023 winner of the LIFT Award from the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation. She and her band have shared the stage with acclaimed acts like Australian future soul band Hiatus Kaiyote, Grammy Award-winners Portugal. The Man, and Medium Build. They’ve also graced the main stages of Áak’w Rock Indigenous Music Festival and Sundown Solstice Festival. With every performance, Ashley continues to shine a spotlight on Alaska’s vibrant independent music scene. More about Ashley’s music here: https://ashleyyoungmusic.com/music/. Ashley will be joined by the acoustic Alaskan band Heart Machine. This is a rare opportunity to see these artists perform in a very intimate and comfortable setting in our backyard. As always, ticket includes a complimentary light meal. Wine and beer for guests over 21. It’s basically just a party at our house where we chip in to support great music. Come on over!

$25 general donation, $15 students

Estevan Romero, flute
2025-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Ann E. Pitzer Center, Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Estevan Romero, flute | Senior Recital
with Karen Rosenak, piano
Program
Works to be announced.
Free

Telegraph Quartet
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Episcopal Church of St. Martin, 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Chamber Music Society of Sacramento presents the Telegraph Quartet.
Now celebrating its 11th season together, the Telegraph Quartet (Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violins; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello) formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “…an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape” and “powerfully adept… with a combination of brilliance and subtlety,” the Telegraph Quartet was awarded the prestigious 2016 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Grand Prize at the 2014 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. The Quartet has performed in concert halls, music festivals, and academic institutions across the United States and abroad, including New York City’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Chamber Masters Series, and at festivals including the Chautauqua Institute, Interlochen Arts Festival, Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, and the Emilia Romagna Festival. The Quartet is currently the Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Michigan.

General Admission Seating $35, Student w/ID $15, Children under 18 Free

DPNS Rocks! community event
2025-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Davis Parent Nursery School (8th Street), 426 West 8th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Bring a picnic and the kids to enjoy live music at this annual fundraiser for Davis Parent Nursery School. The UC Davis Marching Band will be there, along with musical performances from talented DPNS parents. Children’s face painting, baked goods and coffee will also be available for sale. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door, and kids under 2 are free. DPNS is a nonprofit, parent co-op preschool that’s helped to raise the Davis community for more than 75 years, offering a combination of parenting education and play-based preschool programs for children ages 1-6 years old.

Day in Downtown
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | E Street Plaza Parking Lot, 228 E Street, Davis, 95616, United States
Day in Downtown is a community event comprised of artists, makers, vintage clothing vendors, Downtown brick and mortars, and Davis non-profits. It will take place on Sunday, May 18th from 10am to 4pm in the E Street Plaza Parking Lot. Admission is free, and it is family friendly. Come check out what will soon become a Davis classic!

Little Coyotes Forest Kinder Open House
2025-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | William B. Pond, Carmichael, 95608, United States
Little Coyotes Forest Kinder is Davis Forest School’s land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine. We have locations in both Davis (South Fork Preserve) and Sacramento (William B. Pond area), running Monday through Friday. This program creates a nurturing and gentle transition for children who are taking their first steps beyond the familiar comforts of home. We provide a supportive environment where they can begin to explore and engage with the natural world around them, encouraging a sense of curiosity, independence, and confidence in their early learning journey.
Curious to learn more, meet the mentors, and see for yourself what Little Coyotes is all about? Join us for an upcoming OPEN HOUSE!

Davis
Sunday May 4th, 11AM – 1PM

Sacramento
Sunday, May 18th, 11AM – 1PM
Please RSVP through the link on our website.

UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House: Insects- Life Stages
2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Bohart Museum of Entomology (Bohart Museum), 1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis Campus
UC DAVIS BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Visit the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology for a free, all ages event focused on insects and their different life stages from egg to adult. See our world-class insect collection, meet live arthropods and enjoy chatting with scientists. 1p – 4p. Free.

Davis Women's Circles (Paid Work and Mothering)
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Cannery Farmhouse, 1550 Cannery Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Are you craving connection and community with other like-minded women? Are you yearning to integrate more beauty, rest, and joy into your life? Do you wish you could slow down, be pampered, and explore aspects of motherhood? If yes, my women’s circles are waiting for you! Each circle explores a different motherhood theme. May 18th (Paid Work and Mothering). Pre-purchase your $30 ticket at https://tocarrywonder.com/davis-womens-circles/). Sliding scale also available.

Rotary Club of Davis Annual BBQ 2025
2025-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Central Park – Davis, 5th St & B St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Rotary Club of Davis Annual BBQ is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Davis Central Park. It promises an unforgettable afternoon of sizzling barbecue, live entertainment, and connecting with fellow community members.
At this event, attendees can enjoy dinner prepared by The Davis Firefighters Local 3494. They will serve Tri-tip, beans, salad, and ice cream. Vegetarian lasagna is available upon request for those with dietary restrictions.
Adding to the festive ambiance, live music from Cold Shot will set the mood, creating an atmosphere of celebration and enjoyment. To complement the savory fare, cold beer and wine will be available for purchase, providing the perfect accompaniment to the culinary delights.
In essence, the Rotary Club of Davis Annual BBQ 2025 is not just a culinary event but a celebration of community spirit and philanthropy. Attendees can come together to enjoy delicious food and vibrant music and positively impact the world around them.
All proceeds support local Davis charities and Rotary International projects, making a positive impact right in our backyard and around the globe.
Tickets are $40 per person. Click the link below to purchase a ticket online or contact your local Rotarian. ()
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our major sponsors, Tandem and Recology, for their unwavering support. Tandem has been a community pillar for half a century, providing rental apartments to the Davis and Woodland communities, and Recology is a waste management company focused on sustainability, recycling and landfill diversion.
Additionally, we would like to express our appreciation to our other valued sponsors: Revaire Creative, Balance Point Pilates Studios, Armadillo Music, Strelitzia Flower Company, Derraugh Manion Dawson, Tim Ainsworth, Jen Kukis of Edward Jones, and Parcel Dispatch, PDQ.

International Folk Dancing
2025-05-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Pamela Trokanski Studio, 2720 Del Rio Pl
Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people. This session will take place at the Pamela Trokanski Studio. Dance shoes are required and the cost will be $10.
Sunday nights 7p-9:30p
first time free
all levels welcome

Tai Chi Classes for Beginners
2025-05-19 08:45 - 09:50 | Woodland Senior Center, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER, WOODLAND. Tai chi classes suitable for beginners of all ages and fitness levels are now offered twice a week, Mondays and Fridays, at the beautiful Woodland Community & Senior Center! Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. 8:45a – 9:50a First class is free!

Dance Fitness Classes at Woodland Senior Center
2025-05-19 10:15 - 11:30 | Woodland Senior Center, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER. Dance fitness classes offer a dynamic, easy, & fun way to maintain physical and mental health. Tina creates original, easy-to-follow choreography incorporating low-impact movements from ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, Bollywood, Zumba, martial arts, kickboxing, & bellydancing. This class is perfect for people who have had previous experience taking any type of dance class (even a little, even decades prior), but everybody is welcome. Try it & see if you like it! First class is free! Drop-in or monthly. Bring a yoga mat for stretches during cooldown. 10:15a – 11:30a.

Children's Kung Fu Classes
2025-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. There is no sparring. Students have fun using their “angry face” while punching, chopping, and kicking (the air).
First class is free! Check www.tina-fitness.com for more details.

Children's Dance Classes
2025-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
Children’s rhythmic dance, ballet, jazz, Latin, hip-hop, Asian and Western folk dances . . . Tina Duan has been teaching children to dance since 1993 and is happy to share her dance knowledge, skills and experience with children. Dance is a great choice for your child’s health and well-being, and Tina’s classes are suitable for kids of all ages. Every child is different and has individual needs that deserve attention and care. Tina’s goal is to help each child reach their full potential through dance, preparing them for future success.
First class is free! Check www.tina-fitness.com for more details.

Align & Flow Yoga
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Davis Shambhala Meditation Center, 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. In a vinyasa class, we link postures together and move with the breath on the inhale, or the exhale. A typical class involves strength and stability work balanced by flexibility and relaxation. Each class finishes with a reclining rest.

davisyogacollective.com

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
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. Participants must provide a signed liability waiver (available on site). Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a.

Beginning + Intermediate Tai Chi
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
DAVIS ARTS. CENTER. Tai chi classes are now offered three times per week, Tu-W-Th, at the Davis Arts Center! Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical & mental health purposes. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements & postures. Tuesday’s class covers the 8- & 24- simplified forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free!
