No Brain Drain Trivia
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616, 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davis, CA, 95616, United States
Hosted by Preacher.
Trivia+Comedy+Game Show = A Real Good Time

Maryann Steinert-Foley & Diane Williams: The Realm of Possibility
2025-12-12 - 2026-02-01 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Maryann Steinert-Foley & Diane Williams: The Realm of Possibility
Exhibit: December 12, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Reception: Friday, December 12, 6-9 PM (free)
In The Realm of Possibility, artists Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley explore the persistence, generosity, and unseen forces that sustain both nature and humanity. Williams’ layered mixed-media paintings incorporate roots, branches, and floral subjects. She builds and excavates her surfaces with paints, oil sticks, ink, pencil and collage, revealing traces like memory. Steinert-Foley’s sculptures give tactile, three-dimensional form to themes fundamental to the human endeavor. Her figurative works address the tension between religion and procreation, while her Boats (Vessels) carry people, goods, and culture across time and space.
A Conversation with the Artists
Saturday, January 10, 2-3:30 PM
$10 (Free for Students & Members)
Join us for a fun and stimulating talk with artists Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley, whose exhibit The Realm of Possibility is currently on display at the Pence. Director Natalie Nelson will facilitate the conversation on their respective processes, layers of meaning in the work, and the balance between art and life.
This exhibit is sponsored by Nancy Roe.
Images: Maryann Steinert-Foley, “My Choice Not Yours No. 3” (left); Diane Williams, “Drifting Sirens” (right)

Beer and Brewing Course!
2025-12-12 09:00 - 12:00
Sacramento City College (SCC) offers a three-unit introductory beer and brewing course, NUTRI 336, as part of its Food Science program. This course is designed to be hands-on and is taught at the SCC Davis Center. It is open to students 21 years of age and older.

Key details about the course:

Course Name: NUTRI 336, Introduction to Beer and Brewing

Units: 3

Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old

Location: SCC Davis Center

Focus: The course covers the stages of malting and brewing, major ingredients, beer styles, and factors affecting beer quality, according to Sacramento City College.

Part of: It’s part of a Food Science degree program being developed at SCC.

Transferable: This course is transferable to both CSU and UC systems.

General Education: It fulfills Local GE L5 for Fall 2025.

English Conversation Group
2025-12-12 09:45 - 10:45 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join our adult Conversation Group to practice your English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome!
No reservation required. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 666-8005. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Healing Arts One-Time Workshop
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Healing Arts One-Time Workshop
Friday, December 12, 10-11:30 AM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (all materials included)
Part of the Pence’s Healing Arts Program and run by facilitator Amy Vidra, this one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space.
REGISTRATION ONLINE IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. Space is limited to the first 8 participants who register through our website. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. This program is generously sponsored by Bob & Joanne Andresen.
Registration is required in advance through the Pence’s website: https://pencegallery.org/education/programs/workshops-and-classes/
*If you register for this session and are unable to attend, please let us know in advance.
Any questions? Email pencegallery@gmail.com.

Pence Gallery Holiday Market
2025-12-12 11:30 - 17:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
November 14 – December 24, 2025
Reception: November 14, 6-9 PM (free)
The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. Over 50 participating artists will share their work, and our gallery will be overflowing with fun items that will make great gifts, which can be wrapped in a gift bag upon request. Pence Members receive 10% off Holiday Market purchases!
Members Only Shopping Hour
Friday, November 14, 10:30-11:30 AM (free)
Pence Members are invited to enjoy a private opening of the amazing Holiday Market. Members can enjoy delicious snacks and coffee while getting first dibs on shopping for holiday treasures. Not a Member? Sign up online at pencegallery.org or in person at the gallery.
The Holiday Market is open daily from 11:30 AM – 5 PM (including Mondays), with the following exceptions:
Nov. 26: Closes at 3 PM
Nov. 27: Closed for Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 24: Closes at 3 PM (final day)

Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Davis Shambhala Meditation Center, 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
Fridays, 12—1 PM, $15

Start the weekend off with this unique yoga practice with Beth, focused on alignment, strength & length, effort & ease, and movement with breath.

Live@DCC Free Noon Concert Series: Chanteuses!
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Chanteuses, a treble choir under the direction of William Zinn, will perform choral pieces filled with harmonious sounds and holiday joy! Friday, December 12, noon – 1pm, at the Davis Community Church, 4th and “C” Streets.

Free Beginning Tai Chi
2025-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Davis Lutheran Church, 317 E 8th St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Free tai chi classes for beginners of all ages and fitness levels are now being offered at the Davis Lutheran Church! 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. Class covers basic postures, movements, and the simplified 8-form, with an emphasis on building balance and coordination. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. No experience necessary. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Tales for Tails
2025-12-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Stephens Davis Branch Library
315 E 14th St
Davis, CA 95616

Read to a therapy dog! Animals are ideal reading companions. For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room.
First come, first served. No prior reservations.
Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program.
Check website for cancellations.

No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 757-5593. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
2025-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 | 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; Fridays, 3p—5p.

Art Explorers: Family Open Studio
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
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. Let your creative imagination run wild! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.)

Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 1919 F St, Davis CA, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Whether you’re looking to create a gift or a unique piece for your home, this is the perfect opportunity to let your imagination shine. Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating! Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home.
Price includes glazing, firing, and one ceramic piece
Ceramic selections: ornament, plate, or mug
Additional pieces available for purchase while supplies last
Final ceramic pieces available for pick-up starting December 15th
ALL AGES
Price: $25/attendee

Get Sauced on Friday PopUp at Davis Wine Bar by The Pasta Exchange
2025-12-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Davis Wine Bar, 611 2nd Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
A new culinary collaboration in downtown Davis in October. The Pasta Exchange, a fresh pasta pop-up, takes over Davis Wine Bar on Friday nights, transforming the space into a cozy dining experience serving pastas made in-house, fresh baked focaccia bread along with a mix of Mediterranean inspired menu items.
“We had such positive feedback from guests over the summer at our popups.” says Chef Ryan Schmidtberger, creator of The Pasta Exchange. “We realized we needed to make this a permanent fixture for the Davis community”
Launched Friday, October 3rd, The Pasta Exchange offers an a la carte menu of old world inspired Pasta entrees like Pinwheel Lasagna with Spinach & Artichoke Sauce, Whole Wheat Tagliatelle Noodles with Braised Mushrooms and their signature Tortiglioni a la Vodka Sauce & Spicy Italian Sausage. The Pasta Exchange designed a gluten free pasta made from a blend of organic rice flours & starches available for guests to substitute as well.
Rounding out the menu is a Vegetable category featuring Roasted Cauliflower & Caper~Raisin Oreganato Sauce, Green Market Tomatoes over Burrata and a Kale Caesar Salad topped with home-made bread crumbs.
Expect a rotating list of wines by the glass & bottle selection guests can also take home via Davis Wine Bar’s retail wine list. The Pasta Exchange has also created a wine-based cocktail list with twists on classic cocktails like the Negroni and the Gin & Tonic.
The Details:
– Davis Wine Bar – 611 2nd St, Davis, CA
– Friday Nights
– Service 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
– Reservations https://the-pasta-exchange.resos.com/booking, www.daviswinebar.com, www.thepastaexchange.com
Limited walk/in space available & guests are encouraged to reserve ahead

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on December 12, 6-9 PM. Enjoy browsing the Holiday Market and new art exhibits, complimentary wine, an art-themed scavenger hunt, and live music by Sammy & Lauren Leverone. Free admission!
Maryann Steinert-Foley & Diane Williams: The Realm of Possibility | Dec. 12 – Feb. 1
Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley’s exhibit explores the persistence, generosity, and unseen forces that sustain both nature and humanity. View layered mixed-media paintings by Williams and sculptural works by Steinert-Foley.
Holiday Market | Nov. 14 – Dec. 24
Our annual Holiday Market showcases the work of 50+ participating artists. Shop from cozy knit scarves, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, cards, ornaments, and so much more. Find fun and unique gifts for the holiday season!
Darrci Robertson: Playful Awakening | Dec. 4 – Dec. 28
Darrci Robertson’s work is autobiographical in nature, portraying characters, symbols, and emotions that reflect her various roles as a woman, wife, and mother. Her ceramics are both whimsical and deeply personal, highlighting her love of storytelling through the medium of clay.
Leslie Allen: The Familiar Wild | Nov. 22 – Dec. 30
Leslie Allen’s watercolor paintings draw inspiration from her lifelong passion for nature, early work as a field biologist, and career in teaching. Her images often depict local flora and fauna and reflect her love of children.
Scavenger Hunt: Join us for a fun, art-themed scavenger hunt at the Pence during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout. Complete all of the clues by exploring our exhibits for the chance to win a special prize.
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Visit the Pence and other venues in Downtown Davis for the 2nd Friday ArtAbout artwalk. We will have printed ArtAbout guides available that week. Follow the ArtAbout’s Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/davisartabout.
Images:
Maryann Steinert-Foley, “My Choice Not Yours No. 3”
Holiday Market 2025
Sculpture by Darrci Robertson
Leslie Allen, “Aloha Doves”

Winter Celebration - Free Family Fun
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Melon Ball – Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite #1, Davis, California, 95616, United States
Watermelon Music and the Friends of Watermelon Music are thrilled to announce a free one-day event to help celebrate the season! We will be offering hot chocolate, candy canes, ornament painting and decorating, and have a sugar cookie frosting station! Great fun for the whole family!
Please join us on Friday December 12 from 7-9 pm in the Melon Ball at the Watermelon Music building on Lake Blvd. We hope to see you there!

The Vocal Art Ensemble presents SKIES
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Davis United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Amidst the busy holiday season, the Vocal Art Ensemble presents SKIES, where songs of colorful sunsets, moonlit nights, and twinkling starry spheres are punctuated by sounds of thunderstorms and warm rain. Guitarist Matthew Grasso and tabla player Alex Jenkins, with their intricate Indian ragas, weave an elegant backdrop to our musical magic carpet ride, as we explore the varied wonders of the heavens.
Fri Dec 12 2025 – 7:30 pm
Sat Dec 13, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Sun Dec 14, 2025 – 4:00 pm
Davis United Methodist Church – 1620 Anderson Road, Davis
Suggested Donation $15-25

Mace Ranch parkrun
2025-12-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Mace Ranch Park, 3141 5th St, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Bike Garage Davis, 606 Peña Drive #300
Davis location: 606 Peña Drive #300

FREE Bike Repair

Come to the Bike Garage, where our volunteer mechanics will repair your bike. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations.
Interested in becoming a volunteer bike mechanic? No experience is necessary.

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Quality Used Bikes for SaleLowest prices on the best used bikes.Our inventory changes every day!

Hybrid bikes, town bikes, vintage bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, kids’ bikes, and more. Visit the Bike Garage in Davis or Woodland to check out our inventory.
