Davis Death Cafe
2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fireside Room, 412 C Street, 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join the conversation! We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation – no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death.
Free of charge. No registration required.
(This is NOT a grief support group.)
We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug.

Pence Gallery Holiday Market
2025-12-01 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 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)

Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
2025-12-01 15:30 - 17:30 | Davis Arts Center, 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

Studio Ensembles
2025-12-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Ann E. Pitzer Center, Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Department of Music’s Harp, Flute and Saxophone Ensembles perform in a free late afternoon concert.

Ugly Sweater Decorating
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Bring your own sweater to Davis Arts Center, and turn it into an ugly (or cute) holiday sweater! This hands-on one-day workshop is the perfect chance to design a sweater that’s uniquely yours.
All decorative materials, including fabric paint and embellishments, will be provided
Note: Sweater not included in workshop price
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Instructor: Miss Rainbow
ALL AGES
Price: $30
Monday, 5:30-6:30 pm
Workshop date:
December 1
REGISTER NOW

Align & Flow Yoga
2025-12-01 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.

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Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
2025-12-01 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; Fridays, 3p—5p.

Fall Into Gratitude: Gentle Yoga for Body, Mind & Heart
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Fall Into Gratitude: Gentle Yoga for Body, Mind & Heart with Jennifer Hogan & Diane Parro
Tuesdays, Nov 4 – Dec 9
10 am – 11 am
Sanctuary, 412 C Street (across from Central Park)
Come enjoy gentle Yoga in the Sanctuary. This 6-week offering focuses on gratitude with gentle yoga that includes breathwork, gentle stretching and balance. Your body, mind and heart will thank you for giving yourself this gift!
$90/6-week series, sliding scale available

FREE Tummy Time Class
2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Davis Parent Nursery School (8th Street), 426 West 8th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Come join our free Tummy Time Class, every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00pm at Davis Parent Nursery School. The goal of this meetup is to provide a space for parents with newborns to connect with other parents from the community. Moms, Dads, and all caretakers welcome. Siblings are not able to join at this time. We are here to support YOU and your baby! No pre-registration needed, simply show up. Led by our wonderful teacher, Annie Ramirez.

This program will be ongoing through the school year, except for school breaks.

Slump Mold Plates & Platters
2025-12-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Create and decorate your own wacky, one-of-a-kind plate or platter! In this two-day workshop, students will learn how to roll a clay slab and drape it over a form to create a custom slump mold shape. After shaping their piece, students will finish it with a colorful glaze of their choice, making it both functional and food-safe. These personalized creations make wonderful additions to your home or thoughtful handmade gifts!
All materials provided
This is a two-day workshop, attending both days is required
Final ceramic pieces available for pick-up starting December 15th
Instructor: Vex Rios (They/Them/Theirs)
AGES 18+
Price: $70
Times: 3:30-5:30pm
Workshop dates:
Tuesdays, Dec 2 and Dec 9

Guitar Circle
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1
Every Tuesday at the Watermelon Music building. All ages and experience levels welcome!
This guitar circle is FREE, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music.

Drawing Club
2025-12-02 17:00 - 22:00 | Dunloe Brewing, 1606 Olive Dr, Davis, 95616, United States
Every Tuesday from 5-10pm at Dunloe Brewing’s – The Local, creative people of all levels are invited to participate in Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry.

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? If so, join us on Tuesdays, from 5:30 pm-7 pm. Bring a project to work on and visit with your neighbors.
No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Fleet Feet Run Crew
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Fleet Feet Davis, 615 2nd St, Davis, CA, 95616
Fleet Feet Run Crew
A 3-mile walk or run with Davis’s neighborhood run club. Connect with other walkers and runners in Davis, in a no-runner-left-behind format with different routes every week. Plus, get a free shirt at your first run!
Every Tuesday, 6pm Come join us it’s free.

English Conversation Group
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
2025-12-02 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, Fridays, 3p—5p.

Polymer Clay Gifts
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Make polymer clay creations in these workshops! These are the perfect workshops to create last-minute holiday gifts for friends, family, or yourself!
All materials provided
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Register for one, or both, days!
Instructor: Miss Rainbow
ALL AGES
Price: $40/workshop
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Workshop dates:
December 2: Earrings, Magnets, & Keychains
December 9: Ornaments
REGISTER NOW

Jazz Big Bands of UC Davis
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Ann E. Pitzer Center, Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Under the direction of Otto Lee, the Jazz Big Bands of UC Davis perform a range of music from classic standards to more contemporary jazz arrangements and charts.

Regular: $27.50, Faculty/Staff: $24, Child (under 18): $15.50, UC Davis student: $12.00

Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
2025-12-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Root of Happiness Kava Bar
Jim Frink is an active drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music, ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond.
This event takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month – 7:30-10:30pm

Deborah G. Rogers: Tales of Sugar Coated Dreams
2025-12-03 - 2026-01-03 | John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The John Natsoulas Gallery is thrilled to present the newest exhibition of works by sculptor Deborah G. Rogers, Tales of Sugar Coated Dreams, on view from December 3, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
The opening reception will coincide with the Downtown Davis 2nd Friday ArtAbout on December 12 from 7-9pm, featuring live music and free refreshments.
This exhibition, displayed on the second floor of the gallery, will celebrate Rogers’ incredible story-telling powers. Her imaginative installation showcases a magical narrative filled with diverse characters within a forest of handmade trees. Her delicate creations, sculpted from clay and mixed media, reflect her interest in painting and drawing. The extensive surface decoration brings the surreal figures to life, as she gives each a distinctive personality. Her lyrical inner vision comes through also through her addition of poetic texts inscribed on many of her works. Inspired by folk art and her own system of symbolism, Rogers invites viewers to enter her world of delight.

Jose Manuel Arevalo Blanco Exhibit
2025-12-03 - 2026-01-03 | John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
In this exhibition, Jose Manuel Arevalo Blanco enters an intimate territory where memory and play intertwine in a gesture of delicate evocation. Through beaches, landscapes, faded umbrellas and playful objects that float like vestiges of a distant childhood, the artist articulates a visual poetic that transcends mere representation, activating a deeply emotional experience in the viewer deeply rooted in what was lived.
His work does not seek to capture the reality of those bygone summers, but rather to revive their resonance: the echoes of salt on the skin, the vibrant geometry of a canvas in the wind, the intermittent shadow of a game that unfolds and dissolves in the sand. Each image works as a time capsule, like a memory suspended between the accuracy of the visual and the fragility of the emotional.
Arevalo uses an aesthetic that combines the material with the symbolic, the narrative with the sensorial. The soft forms, the colors mated by light and time, and the visual rhythms of his compositions refers both to personal memory and a collective memory of the ephemeral. His work does not reconstruct the past, it invokes it with the melancholy of someone who knows that every game is, at the same time, a celebration and a farewell.
In this body of work, the artist invite us to look at these everyday and seemingly harmless elements with different eyes. Umbrellas, balls, sandcastles: here they became portals to the intangible, signs of a lost innocence but never entirely absent. It is on that threshold between image and emotion, between the present and its diffuse reflection where Arevalo places his gaze.
The opening reception will coincide with the Downtown Davis 2nd Friday ArtAbout on December 12 from 7-9pm, featuring live music and free refreshments.

Creative Economies in Action: Statewide Engagement Tour in Yolo County
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | International House (I-House), 10 College Pk.
YoloArts is proud to support California for the Arts (CFTA) as they lead the regional efforts for the California Arts Council’s (CAC) Creative Economies in Action: 2025 Statewide Engagement Tour. This vital initiative will build upon California’s first Creative Economy Strategic Plan and inform a comprehensive addendum to be submitted to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature in 2026.
All members of the public, especially those involved in the arts and creative industries across Yolo County, are invited to participate in the upcoming town hall in Davis. The town hall will include a presentation from the CAC on the Creative Economy Strategic Plan and remarks from Creative Economy Workgroup members, Julie Baker with CFTA and Jason Jong with City of Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture. Attendees will have opportunity to ask questions and participate in small group discussions. Your input will directly shape the future of California’s vibrant creative economy.
The Creative Economy Strategic Plan titled “California’s Future Is Creative” is a blueprint presenting six key strategies to bolster the state’s $288 billion creative sector and workforce support for its more than 820,000 creative workers.
The strategic plan, direct registration links, and additional opportunities to provide input are available at creativeeconomy.arts.ca.gov and shared via YoloArts’ newsletters and social media channels.

Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Library Hours: Wednesdays, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
This group assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library, and in addition, hosts monthly lectures and meetings. During library hours, members are available to assist you with accessing research materials. Computer access is also available in the library for research purposes.

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
2025-12-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Bike Garage Davis, 1500 Cannery Avenue
Davis location: 1500 Cannery Avenue

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.

Davis Farmers Market
2025-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Central Park
Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine.
Walk rows of stalls lined with an array of fruits and vegetables, including certified organic produce, choice meats, chicken, seafood, wine, local eggs and honey. Choose from a variety of fresh-baked goods, plants, flowers and gifts. Enjoy a picnic from one of our many food stands, made from market ingredients.
See the vendor list here: https://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/our-sellers/
Farmers Market Hours
Central Park: Saturdays 8a–1p (year-round), and Wednesdays 3p–6p (October through April); 4p–8p (May through September)
UC Davis – North Quad: Wednesdays 10a–1:30p (fall and spring quarters)
Sutter Davis Hospital: Thursdays 10a–1p (May through September)
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento: Thursdays 2:30p–5:30p

Claycation! - Make an Island
2025-12-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Escape the winter chill and set sail on a warm, hands-on clay adventure! Join us on a creative adventure and add a little warmth and color to the season by creating your very own island paradise out of clay.
This multi-day workshop allows participants to sculpt their creative islands during the first session and return to glaze them in the next, bringing their creations to life with vibrant color and glossy finishes.
Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this is a playful introduction to hand-building and glazing techniques
All materials provided
This is a two-day workshop, attending both days is required
Final ceramic pieces available for pick-up starting December 15th
Instructor: Vex Rios (They/Them/Theirs)
ALL AGES
Price: $60
Times: 3:30-5:30pm
Workshop dates:
Wednesdays, Dec 3 and Dec 10

Mantra Meditation
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Let your worries melt away. Mantras are ancient healing sounds that takes the mind off of the stress of modern day life, and gives us real rest.

We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan).

We will be in the Fireside Room (C Street entrance). Free/ Donations accepted.

Gifts for Book Lovers
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Gifts for Book Lovers
Have a reader in your life, and want to give them something they will put to use (other than a new book)? This is the perfect workshop to make last-minute holiday gifts for friends, family, or yourself!
All materials provided
This is a two-day workshop, attending both days is required
Instructor: Miss Rainbow
AGES 13+
Price: $80
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Workshop dates:
December 3: Polymer clay bookshelf earrings, magnets, keychains, or clay book page holders
December 10: Watercolor bookmarks and a hand-bound notebook
