The Dirt

KDRT Suds & Sounds Mixer
2026-01-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Armadillo Music, 207 F St., Davis, CA
Armadillo Music Meet & greet KDRT DJs, volunteers, friends, & fans; pick some vinyl to spin; enjoy a beverage at the Bootleg Bar. Come on downtown the last Wednesday of every month at Armadillo Music — all ages welcome! 4p – 5p. Free

Davis Experienced Jazz Jam
2026-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument and have experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles, etc. The Experienced Jazz Jam meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Davis Senior Center.

Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
2026-01-28 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.

Have Dreams and Goals for 2026? The Right Birth Control Can Help.
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual, CA, United States
Join this nurturing, down-to-earth, and informative workshop to explore birth control options that can support your career, motherhood, pregnancy, as well as health and wellness goals. Half of pregnancies are unplanned. In this evidence-based workshop, we’ll explore birth control myths, methods and effectiveness; benefits and potential side effects, including impacts on mood, PMS, and menses.
Sign-up in advance. Zoom link will be sent at sign-up. Event will be recorded in case life happens and you’re unable to make the live event.

Paper Making
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Fera House, Davis, CA, 95616
Learn how to make your own beautiful home-made paper from recycled materials like bits of yarn, your kid’s old math homework – and flowers from my garden. Using moulds and deckles, we’ll swish, press, and flip our way to gorgeous sheets of paper.
With tea, sweets, and good conversation, this will be an engaging and relaxing time to learn a new craft technique and make something you can use for cards, gifts, or other artistic endeavors.

Chris Enright and Jerry Guerzon featured at Performers' Circle
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows), 415 2nd St., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
C&J will perform a set showcasing their shared passion for guitars, melody and vocal harmony. Open mic precedes the featured performance.

Fleet Feet Run Crew
2026-01-27 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.

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2026-01-27 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.

Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
2026-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Davis Shambhala Meditation Center, 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
Tuesdays, 5:30—6:30 PM, $15

This yoga practice with Beth focuses on alignment, strength & length, balance, effort & ease, and movement with breath.

Advanced Spanish Adults
2026-01-27 17:10 - 18:10 | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
Advanced Spanish Adults
FREE IN JANUARY
Registration required by emailing: davislanguageacademy@gmail.com
Ages- Adults
Days – Tuesday 5:10-6:10 pm
Description: Come practice your Spanish conversation skills and connect with others on their journey toward confidence and fluency.
Address: 732 Third St, suite B

Drawing Club
2026-01-27 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.

Guitar Circle
2026-01-27 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.

FREE Tummy Time Class
2026-01-27 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.

Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)
2026-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM | Jan. 13, 20, 27 & Feb. 3, 10, 17
$195 Members | $215 Non-Members (Materials not included)
In this 6-week workshop, artist Misuk Goltz will guide students on how to create harmonious compositions, value studies of various subjects, and painterly watercolors using a limited palette. Watercolor references will be chosen from photographs taken during the artist’s recent travels to China, Korea, and Japan. For this workshop, participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, mixing colors, and gray scale. The use of good-quality watercolor supplies is recommended.
Register at https://pencegallery.org/education/programs/workshops-and-classes/.
Any questions? Email pencegallery@gmail.com.

Align & Flow Yoga
2026-01-26 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

Advanced Italian Adults
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
Advanced Italian Adults
FREE IN JANUARY
Registration required by emailing: davislanguageacademy@gmail.com
Ages- Adults
Days – Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm
Description: Come practice your Italian conversation skills and connect with others on their journey toward confidence and fluency.
Address: 732 Third St, suite B

Watermelon Music Open Mic
2026-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Melon Ball – Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite #1, Davis, California, 95616, United States
Join us for the premier Open Mic of 2026! Whether you’re looking for a venue to share your own talents or just looking to enjoy hearing (and seeing) some local performers, we invite you to this free monthly event. We provide the sound, stage and lights – the rest is up to you. Play us your favorite song, tell us some jokes, act out a scene from your favorite play with friends.
We ask only that each performance be suitable for an all-ages venue, and that you arrive on time and stay until the end to support your fellow performers.
Door open and sign-ups begin at 5:30. First act goes on at 6:00. We hope to see you here!

Davis Queer Teen Group
2026-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Davis Queer Teen Group
On the 4th Sunday of every month

Our mission is to provide a safe space to support, educate, reach out to and inspire people of all genders and orientations in and around Davis. Meetings are everything from support groups to educational lectures and community events. To join us, email admin3@davisphoenixco.org

Davis Women's Circles (Seasons of Motherhood)
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | 1550 Cannery Ave, 1550 Cannery Ave, davis, CA, 95676, United States
A special intimate event for mamas to reset, explore motherhood topics and grow their community. Sign-up in advance by 1/23. Using this beautiful Winter season as a springboard, we’ll compare motherhood to the four seasons, discover what season of motherhood we’re in, and explore what gifts it has to offer us. In this meaningful circle, we’ll also think about our dreams and goals to see how we can start practically weaving them into the fabric of our lives.

The Multi-String Guitar Ensemble Concert
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:30 | 3235 Pope Ave, Sac, 95821, 3235 Pope Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95821, United States
The Multi-String Guitar Ensemble was created by musical instrument innovator and composer Matthew Grasso in 2018 to explore the vast possibilities of guitar ensembles through transcription, composition, and improvisation with the use of extended range guitars. They will present a diverse musical program that features women and Asian composers, esoteric multi-string guitars, movie themes, original compositions for guitar by living composers, and classical masterworks for both solo guitar and ensembles. The current members are Matthew Grasso, extended 7-string guitar, Sean O’Connor 11-string alto guitar, Eric Rasmussen extended 7-string guitar, and Aya Ueda voice.

Workshop: Acrylic Painting with Kristina Kernytska
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:30 | The Artery, 207 G Street, Davis, CA
Kristina is an oil and acrylic painting instructor. She is a member of The Artery and Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation. She takes an active part of various art events in Davis. She teaches workshops for different age groups and private lessons.
You will learn to work with acrylic painting materials, stages of landscape creation, how to easily create realistic Christmas trees and other interesting art techniques using a fan brush.
All materials included. Adults or 10+
Book your spot at The Artery: 530-758-8330

Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts
Sunday, January 25, 1-3 PM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (all materials included)
Celebrate the Pence’s upcoming 50th birthday by making the perfect cake! Using polymer clay, liquid sculpey, and glaze, sculpt your own miniature cake and other delectable desserts.
How it works:
Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12. No registration in advance is required, but space and supplies are limited to the first 25 participants and are available on a first come, first served basis. When you arrive, pay with cash or card at the front desk. A parent or adult caregiver is required to stay, but only has to pay for the project for themselves if they are also doing art. Stay as long or as short as you like over the two hour period.
We have a different Art in Action family workshop every month! Learn more at https://pencegallery.org/art-in-action/.
This unique monthly program is generously sponsored and made possible by Mary Stephens DeWall and Les DeWall.

Books & Dogs Children's Book Event
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | The Avid Reader Bookstore, 617 2nd St., Davis, 95616
Our doggy friends from Canine Companions will join us in the store to celebrate Andy’s Tale – a picture book about a puppy discovering his purpose as a service dog.
About the Book
Adapted from the award-winning short film of the same name, this heartwarming children’s picture book follows the journey of a determined puppy who overcomes adversity to discover his purpose as a service dog.
“Andy’s journey reflects the heart of what service dogs do—providing independence, companionship, and love.” —Jean Schulz, president of Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates
Meet Andy––the smallest of his litter––who first captured hearts and minds in the original short film, brought to life by Ignite Animation Studios through the support of Jean Schulz, the Executive Producer and a Canine Companions board member.
Now Andy’s inspiring story leaps off the screen and onto the page in this uplifting retelling by John Kelly, a contributor to the original film script. Follow along as Andy faces challenges on his path, mirroring the real-life dedication, training, and bond that go into preparing service dogs to help people with disabilities.
Here’s what makes Andy: A Dog’s Tale unforgettable:
• Teaches Empathy & Awareness: Introduces kids to the important work of service dogs and how they help people with disabilities.
• Celebrates Perseverance: A gentle story about overcoming challenges and discovering where you belong.
• Visually Engaging: Features full-color art directly inspired by the award-winning short film.
• Bonus Keepsake: Comes with a dust jacket that unfolds into a ‘Be A Hero’ poster, perfect for bedroom walls or classrooms.
With its universal themes of resilience, compassion, and the power of purpose, Andy’s story will resonate with young readers, families, dog-lovers, and people of all abilities. This touching tale reminds us that unlikely heroes often come from small beginnings—and that what matters most is the size of your heart.

Fabric Swap at the Davis Arts Center
2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Bring your extra fabric, notions, and patterns to trade with new friends and find new fabrics for that perfect project.
Please label each piece of fabric with length and fiber, if possible.
Coffee and tea will be provided and there will be an opportunity to create your own eye pillow day-of!

The Science of Honey & Mead Tasting
2026-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 | The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen, 1221 Harter Ave, Woodland, CA, 95776
The California Master Beekeeper Program and The HIVE present a deep dive into varietal honey and mead tasting!
Join for one or both days. All proceeds benefit the CA Master Beekeeper Program which provides vital educational resources to beekeepers across the country.
The Science of Honey Tasting: Saturday, January 24, 9am -1pm: Step into the vibrant world of bees, blossoms, and the golden nectar that connects them. This course invites you to explore honey from every angle—personal, cultural, ecological, and sensory.
The Science of Mead Tasting: Sunday, January 25, 9am-3:00pm: Discover how the alchemy of honey and fermentation comes together in one of the world’s oldest—and fastest-growing—beverages: mead. This course introduces the chemistry that makes honey the perfect foundation for fermentation, then walks you through the essentials of yeast, sugars, enzymes, and alcohol formation.

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra
2026-01-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center
Matilda Hofman, conductor
Works by Fanny Mendelssohn, Max Bruch, and Felix Mendelssohn
About Matilda Hofman: Matilda Hofman has a varied and busy conducting schedule. Reviewers have described her conducting as “taut and finely controlled” and giving “a striking sense of purpose.” She is Music Director of the Diablo Symphony Orchestra, conductor-in-residence for the Empyrean Ensemble at UC Davis and Artistic Director of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble. Matilda also serves as a cover conductor for the San Francisco Symphony.
About Ava Pakiam: Ava Pakiam, age 15, is a sought-after soloist and recitalist currently residing in the Bay Area. Ava presently studies with renowned violin professors Simon James (San Francisco Conservatory of Music) and Soovin Kim (New England Conservatory of Music). Ava was recently awarded a 2025 Salon De Virtuosi Career Grant in New York City. Ava made her solo debut at eight years old in California performing Mozart’s Second Violin Concerto with the Fremont Symphony. Later that summer, she performed Vivaldi’s Winter concerto with the Sempre Musick Orchestra and the New York Sinfonietta in Boston and New York City, where she made her debut at Carnegie Hall.
At age eleven, Ava was named a Seattle Symphony’s Young Artist for the 2021–22 season, performing Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso on a season concert. At the Sounding Point Academy at the Colburn School in L.A., Ava was chosen at age twelve to perform Vecsey’s Caprice No. 1 (“Le vent”) in a recital, which was livestreamed by The Violin Channel.
Ava has had the privilege of performing in master classes for many leading pedagogues and performing artists, including Nathan Cole, Noah Geller, Ariel Horowitz, James Ehnes, Vadim Gluzman, Melissa White, Simone Porter, Sirena Huang and Hilary Hahn. Her solo appearances with orchestra have included a performance featuring Grammy-Award winning composer Mason Bates. Last season’s highlights included solo appearances of the Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Bruch concertos with orchestras in the USA on both coasts as well as concert tours in Mexico and Honduras. Ava also had her New York City recital debut in the prestigious Salon de Virtuosi series.
This coming season includes solo performances of Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, the Bruch and Beethoven concertos, as well as numerous recital appearances with collaborator and pianist Cole Anderson.
A Strumenti artist since 2022, Ava is incredibly fortunate to be playing an 1874 J.B. Vuillaume, funded by Strumenti. Ava is grateful to be under the guidance of Artistic Advisor and former head of IMG Artists, Edna Landau.
In addition to music, Ava loves art, baking, jewelry making, and creative writing
$12 UC Davis Students $15.50 Children (under 18) $24 Faculty/Staff $27.50 Regular

Meals on Wheels presents: Dave Nachmanoff & The Usual Culprits
2026-01-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Winters Opera House, 13 Main Street, Winters, C, 95694, United States
Meals on Wheels PRESENTS…
Dave Nachmanoff and the Usual Culprits
“The Local Angle”
Saturday, January 24, 2026, doors open 5:30 p.m., Winters Opera House, 13 Main Street, Winters
An evening of songs inspired by our corner of the world, from the Pope Valley to George’s Corner.
Enjoy a unique musical presentation, featuring songs by Davis singer/songwriter Dave Nachmanoff, inspired by the people, places, and events in our region. Although Dave has toured internationally, both with Al Stewart and on his own, he has lived in the Yolo County region for more than 30 years, and with a musical background ranging from folk to rock to jazz — and a background in philosophy — Dave and his locally-based band promise a memorable concert.
Don’t miss this opportunity for a terrific night of music supporting Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s mission to nourish and engage seniors in our community. For a second year in a row, event sponsors Sarah and Tom Pattison are making it possible for 100% of your ticket purchase to benefit the seniors assisted by MOW Yolo.
DETAILS
$40 advance purchase ONLY, ticket includes:
Appetizers by MOW Yolo at 5:30 p.m. pre-reception
Concert at 6:00 p.m.
Desserts by MOW Yolo at intermission
Beer and wine available for purchase to benefit Winters Opera House
Purchase tickets at MOWYOLO.org/The-Local-Angle/

Back to Basics Yoga Workshop with Bonnie Miller
2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Yoga Yolo, 1837 E Gibson Road Suite I, Woodland, C, 95776-5378, United States
This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a refresher. We will go over foundational yoga poses and how to make them work best for your body and your practice as well as talking about what yoga is and why we do it. Then we’ll have snacks and tea!

Olio Nuovo Olive & Cheese Box Pairing
2026-01-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear), 24800 County Rd 101A
🫒 Olio Nuovo Olive & Cheese Box 🧀
Saturday, January 17th | 12–5pm
Ticket includes Olio Nuovo Olive & Cheese Box
Optional add-on: glass of wine for $15 🍷
It’s Olio Nuovo season—and if you know, you know. Join us at Great Bear Vineyards to celebrate this just-pressed, ultra-fresh olive oil at its most vibrant and delicious.
Our Olio Nuovo is bold, grassy, and beautifully alive—glowing green with aromas of fresh-cut herbs, artichoke, and green almond. On the palate it’s silky yet peppery, with that signature gentle bite that lingers (hello antioxidants 👋). This is olive oil at peak freshness: expressive, nourishing, and meant to be enjoyed right now.
Your Olive & Cheese Box is thoughtfully curated to let the oil shine:
Marin French Cheese Company Round – creamy, soft, and lightly tangy
Rustic bread for generous dipping
Sweet apricots & fig jam to balance the oil’s lively edge
Simple. Communal. Utterly satisfying.
Pair it with a glass of Great Bear wine, grab a sunny spot, and savor Olio Nuovo the way it’s meant to be experienced—fresh, expressive, and shared at the table. A delicious way to slow down and taste the season 🫒✨
Limited availability—this is a fleeting seasonal treat you don’t want to miss.
