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Chocolate & Wine Pairing
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear), 24800 County Rd 101A
🍫🍷 Wine & Chocolate Pairing Experience 🍷🍫
Saturday, April 18 | 12–5pm
Indulge your senses with a decadent afternoon of wine and chocolate at its finest. Join us at Great Bear Vineyards for a tasting experience that celebrates the irresistible harmony between our handcrafted wines and silky Lindt chocolates. ✨
Each pairing is thoughtfully curated to highlight the interplay of flavor, texture, and aroma—from bright bubbles to rich, velvety reds and luscious dessert wines. Take your time, savor each bite and sip, and discover just how magical this pairing can be.
🍷🍫 Suggested Pairings:
– White Chocolate (Gold Wrapper) → Sparkling Brut (Méthode Champenoise)
Crisp bubbles meet creamy sweetness for an elegant finish
– Caramel Chocolate (Dark Gold Wrapper) → Malbec
Layers of cherry, blackberry, spice, and caramel richness
– Pistachio Chocolate (Green Wrapper) → White Port-Style Dessert Wine
Nutty, aromatic, and beautifully honeyed
– Dark Chocolate 70% (Black & Gold Wrapper) → Ruby Port-Style Dessert Wine
Deep, intense, and perfectly balanced
🥂 Prefer to keep it sparkling? You’re welcome to enjoy two flutes of our Sparkling Brut in place of the pairings.
Unwrap, sip, and treat yourself to a little moment of indulgence in the vineyard. Because some pairings are simply meant to be.

Earth's Greatest Enemy: Free Film Screening
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | American Lutheran Church, 1114 College St, Woodland, CA 95695, 1114 College St, Woodland, CA, 95695
Join the group Woodland for Peace (W4P) for a nicely themed Earth Day film. A documentary exposé of the world’s biggest–and most unaccountable–polluter: the US military. Learn the environmental cost of having a military Empire with director Abby Martin. Abby Martin also made the film Gaza Fights for Freedom. This event will include a virtual Q&A with director Abby Martin after the film
There will be free light snacks and refreshments!

UC Davis Picnic Day Farm-to-Fork Dinner
2026-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear), 24800 County Rd 101A
🌿🍷 Farm-to-Fork Dinner at Great Bear Vineyards — UC Davis Picnic Day 🍷🌿
Saturday, April 18 | 5:00–8:00 pm
📍 Just 3 miles from downtown Davis
After a full day of fun, traditions, and high-energy excitement at UC Davis Picnic Day, slip away from the crowds and wind down in the vineyard. Join us at Great Bear Vineyards for a relaxed Farm-to-Fork Dinner with live music, set among our organic vines and glowing in the golden light of sunset.
Whether you’re an Aggie alum, a current student, or a local looking to end the day on a high note, this is your invitation to sip, savor, and celebrate spring with great food, great wine, and even better company.
🍽 Spring Farm-to-Fork Dinner Menu
A chef-prepared feast highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients:
• Mixed greens salad with seasonal local produce
• Creamy mashed potatoes with sweet corn
• Seasonal roasted vegetables
• Grilled tri-tip with smoky BBQ sauce & creamed horseradish
• Italian herb chicken topped with fresh tomato bruschetta
• Mediterranean succotash with chickpeas, beans & garden vegetables
• Bite-sized desserts for a sweet finish
🍷 Wine Available for Purchase:
• Glass of wine — $10
• Bottles of Chardonnay, Rosé, or Red Blend — $38
Settle in with live music, a cozy vineyard atmosphere, and the perfect chance to slow things down after the bustle of Picnic Day. This is what spring evenings in Davis are all about.
✨ Great food. Great wine. Great vibes.
🐴 Go Aggies!

Eternal Light: Davis Chorale performance
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | C.K. McClatchy High School Auditorium, 3066 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Tickets on sale now for Eternal Light! Davis Chorale performs Mozart Requiem with Camellia Symphony Orchestra. April 18th, 7:30pm at C.K. McClatchy High School Auditorium.
C.K. MCCLATCHY HS AUDITIORUM. Davis Chorale performs Mozart Requiem with Camellia Symphony Orchestra. 7:30p. $13—41

Stand-up Comedy with Lexis Sharde and Joe Hill
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Melon Ball – Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite #1, Davis, California, 95616, United States
Get ready for a stacked night of comedy made for students who like their laughs smart, bold, and highly relatable. This BYOB comedy event features two nationally touring comedians, each delivering extended 45-minute sets, plus a dynamic host to keep the energy high all night. 18 and older only.
Joe Hill opens the double feature with a full 45-minute set. A Bronx-born comedian, writer, and actor, Joe has performed in over 40 states and built a strong national following for his sharp storytelling and feel-good comedy. His style draws inspiration from legends like Sinbad, Red Foxx, and Martin Lawrence, blending observational humor with big laughs and heart. Joe has appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, FOX, SiriusXM, and more, and his stand-up special You Take Care has surpassed 100K views on YouTube.
Following Joe is Lexis Shardé, delivering her own 45-minute set that blends stand-up, storytelling, musical comedy, and dry takes on modern life. A comedian and filmmaker with over a decade of experience, Lexis has appeared on CBS alongside Iliza Shlesinger and trained at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. Her comedy pulls from dating, work, pop culture, and everyday chaos, all filtered through a sharp millennial lens that college audiences connect with instantly.
Hosting the night is Danielle Arce, a seasoned stand-up known for her unapologetic humor and confident stage presence. With performances across the U.S., internationally, and even for the U.S. Military overseas, Danielle keeps the show fast-paced, fun, and flowing from start to finish.
-Two full comedy sets
-BYOB
-College-friendly vibes
-Zero midterms, all laughs
Bring your friends, bring your drinks, and catch a comedy night that feels more like a hang than a show.

Earth Day mend your threads
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
The most sustainable garment out there is the one you already have. Bring one item to mend and we will support you with some materials or ideas to help you repair and revive your wardrobe. We’ll be focusing on hand sewing techniques.

Art in Action: Woven Fairy House Wall Hangings
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Art in Action: Woven Fairy House Wall Hangings
Sunday, April 19, 1-3 PM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (per person, all materials included)
Our fairy houses are back – with a twist! Learn how to make a simple loom with sticks and twine, and weave flowers, leaves, and other natural materials to create your very own wall hanging. Decorate your woven art piece with moss, fabric butterflies, beads, and more to create the perfect fairy hideaway.
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.
Become a Member starting at $70/year and save! If you join the Pence Gallery when you attend this workshop, you can enjoy Member pricing for Art in Action, plus receive a $5 gift certificate to our gift shop as a thank you. Membership supports art for all ages and makes creative moments like this possible—jump in and be part of it.
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.

Shelter & Survival: Building a Home in the Wild
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00
One of the most essential survival skills is knowing how to create shelter, and it’s something humans have been practicing since the beginning of time. In this hands-on adult/family class, we’ll take a familiar childhood love (building forts!) and layer in real wilderness survival skills.
Participants will learn how to build tarp shelters, brush shelters, and simple survival structures using natural materials and basic bushcraft techniques. We’ll practice essential knots, learn how to read the land for shelter placement, and explore how to build structures that are both sturdy and respectful of the environment.
All supplies will be provided. Families are welcome to bring small to medium tarps, 50–100 feet of paracord, and a knife or saw if they have them. Please bring your own snacks and water. Expect creativity, teamwork, and the satisfaction of learning how to build a home in the woods!
12 and under must come with an adult. 5 and under free.

In Conversation with Tana Quincy Arcega & Michael Ryan
2026-04-19 13:30 - 15:00 | The Barn Gallery, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, CA, United States
Meet Tana Quincy Arcega and Michael Ryan, the artists of Residue of Ritual, and learn more about their process during this artist talk held at The Barn Gallery! This discussion will be moderated by YoloArts’ Artist Engagement Director, Jenna Harris.
The event will begin at 1:30pm on Sunday, April 19.
Don’t miss these other events happening on April 19, a day of art and artist conversations at the Gibson Property!
-The Gibson House’s Give Face 给面子 (Gěimiànzi) exhibition will be open at 9:30 for exploration.
-Beyond the Archive: Art, Identity, and the Chinese Diaspora from 11:00-12:30.
-Give Face 给面子 (Gěimiànzi) creative exploration 12:30-1:15.
We hope to see you there!
Residue of Ritual is a two-person exhibition at The Barn Gallery, in which artists Tana Quincy Arcega and Michael Ryan curate a spectacle of objects and images culled from the endless deposits of residual materials resulting from our accelerated growth economy. Their visual commentary angles on the cultural mindset of mass production and waste as well as the vast array of ritualistic systems and customs that produce them.
Residue of Ritual continues through May 23 at The Barn Gallery.
The Barn Gallery Open Hours:
T-W-TH 12-5pm
SAT 12-3pm
To learn more about YoloArts and The Barn Gallery, please visit: https://yoloarts.org/

Beitna: A Gathering for Arab Heritage, Culture and Solidarity
2026-04-19 13:30 - 17:30 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join us on Sunday April 19, 2026 from 1:30 to 5:30 PM for Arab American Heritage Month at Beitna: A Gathering for Arab Heritage, Culture, and Solidarity. Beitna, meaning “our house” in Arabic, offers art displays, cultural performances, poetry readings, food, and crafts, highlighting the richness of Arab culture. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and engage with Arab heritage while fostering community, solidarity and cultural pride.

Entrance is free. Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/beitnadavis2026.

Holmes Junior High Band & Choir Fundraiser Mixer
2026-04-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Matchbook Wine Company, 12300 County Rd. 92B
The Holmes Band & Choir Boosters are proud to announce the inaugural Matchbook Mixer, an afternoon of wine, music, and community fundraising to support student music programs. The event will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Matchbook Wine Company in Zamora, California.
Bringing together parents, educators, and local supporters, the Matchbook Mixer aims to raise critical funds for the Holmes Junior High Band and Choir programs, led by Luiz Coelho. Proceeds will directly benefit instrument purchases and repairs, professional sectional instruction, performance opportunities, and transformative field trip experiences.
Guests will enjoy curated wine tastings from Matchbook Wine Company and live musical performances by world-class artists. Featured performers include Joshua Elmore, a former student of Mr. Coelho and the principal bassoonist of the San Francisco Symphony, and Wealth of Nations, a legendary jam band based in Davis that’s been lighting up the Sacramento metro music scene for nearly a decade. Finally, there will be a lively silent auction featuring unique experiences and local offerings.
“This event is about more than fundraising—it’s about strengthening our community and ensuring our kids learn the confidence, teamwork, and power of self-expression that great music education provides.” said Alpin Hong, President of the Holmes Band & Choir Boosters.
Tickets will be $100 per guest, with a $150 VIP option that includes complimentary ground transportation. There is also a “dry pass” option for $70 that excludes the wine tasting portion of the event. Community members and local businesses are also invited to participate as sponsors or donate auction items or services to help amplify the event’s impact.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved, please contact the Holmes Band & Choir Boosters at alpinhonghboosters@gmail.com.
Don’t miss the Matchbook Mixer—an afternoon to celebrate music, community, the students who inspire us, and the teachers who guide them.

International Folk Dancing
2026-04-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Davis Community Church, 412 C Street, Davis, ca, 95616
Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people
Sunday nights 7p-9:30p
first time free
all levels welcome
Community Church Fireside Room at 412 C Street, Davis (Fireside Room. Entrance on C-St. near 4th.)

Visit http://davisfolkdancers.org/ to check for our current meeting location, which changes periodically.

Village Homes: A Radical Plan
2026-04-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | UC Davis Design Museum, Cruess Hall, #124, Davis, 95616, United States
“Village Homes: A Radical Plan” celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. This ground-breaking exhibition will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, a part-built section of a typical 1970s house in Village Homes recreating a living space and demonstrating the passive solar features, and an interactive three-dimensional site plan of the neighborhood’s unique landscape. Other highlights include a 30-minute documentary film about the community.

Align & Flow Yoga
2026-04-20 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

Universal Justice Speaker Series
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows), 415 2nd St., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Canton Davis of the Davis Odd Fellows Present Nicole Kirkaldy of the Restorative Justice Partnership presenting, “Restorative Justice: What it is and How it Works.” In this on-going series we present individuals or groups who work for justice to present what they do and how the community can help. The talk is free and open to the public. It will be held on Monday, April 20th from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 2nd St., Davis. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-Sessions)
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM
Mar. 24, 31 & Apr. 7, 14, 21 & May 5 (no class Apr. 28)
$195 Members | $215 Non-Members (Materials not included)
In this 6-week workshop, students will create watercolor paintings inspired by Misuk’s recent travels to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. Using these Mediterranean image references, participants will explore landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects rich in light, atmosphere and color. Students will focus on designing harmonious compositions, developing value studies for each subject, and working with limited color palettes to achieve cohesive, painterly results. For this workshop, participants should have prior experience with watercolor techniques and color blending.
Register here: https://pencegallery.org/education/programs/workshops-and-classes/
Any questions? Email pencegallery@gmail.com.

Gentle Yoga: Spring into Joy!
2026-04-21 10:15 - 11:15 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Come enjoy gentle Yoga in the Fireside Room. This 6-week offering focuses on springtime joy with gentle yoga that includes breathwork, gentle stretching and balance. Your body, mind and heart will thank you for giving yourself this gift!
Offered by teachers Jennifer Hogan and Diane Parro
6 Tuesdays
April 7 – May 12
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Fireside Room, 412 C Street
$90/series or $20 drop in
Sliding scale available!

FREE Tummy Time Class
2026-04-21 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.

"Introduction to Mexican Genealogy" by Lisa Medina, virtual presentation hosted by the Davis Genealogy Club
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The public is invited to the Davis Genealogy Club’s virtual presentation by Lisa Medina titled, “Introduction to Mexican Genealogy”.
This free, remote presentation will be shown on the big screen with a live audience. Refreshments provided by club members will follow the presentation and Q&A.
This lecture offers an introduction to important foundational concepts in Mexican family research (names, jurisdictions and governmental entities, language resources, etc.), as well as an overview of the abundant church and civil records available online.
Lisa Medina is a professional genealogist and experienced lecturer, applying her background in teaching to all her presentations. She is an alum of several genealogical institutes and education programs (ProGen, SLIG, Gen-Fed) and her research expertise is in Mexican Genealogy. When not researching, Lisa is the Director of Admissions and University Registrar at California State University, San Marcos.
Guests may attend the meeting in person, or via Zoom by emailing President@DavisGenealogy.org. Learn all about us by visiting DavisGenealogy.org or simply visiting a meeting.
The Club’s Genealogy Library in the Davis Senior Center is home to over 1,300 volumes and is open to the public on Wednesdays from 1 – 3:30 p.m. as well as the hour before our monthly meetings. Guests may ask for a library tour at the end of the meeting.

Drawing Night at Dunloe
2026-04-21 16:00 - 23:00
Enjoy community, art, and the best beer in Davis at Dunloe Brewing on Tuesday nights.
BYO supplies, or feel welcome to use from the community art pantry on hand.

Guitar Circle
2026-04-21 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.

Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
2026-04-21 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.

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-21 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.

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
2026-04-21 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.

Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
2026-04-21 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

Pizza Night
2026-04-22 07:00 - 19:00 | Upper Crust Baking Co. (Upper Crust), 634 G St.
It’s pizza night at Upper Crust Bakery!

How Pizza Night Works

Pizza Night is Wednesdays at our Davis location only. We’ll start in Winters soon.
We generally do not take walk-ins—please pre-order your pizza!
Place your order early! We often sell out.
We make a limited number of pizzas each half-hour. If your 1st choice of pick-up time is sold out, try an alternate time slot.
Orders close at noon Wednesday or when we sell out, whatever comes first.
You can get desserts, baked goods, beverages, beer & wine when you pick up your pizza.
Having trouble ordering? Call (530) 750-1180.

About Pizza Night

Each Wednesday we turn our 10-ton hearthstone deck oven up to 11 and turn out some amazing artisan pizzas. It’s a somewhat exclusive affair since our capacity is limited—and we regularly sell out. We’re a bakery after all—not a pizzeria. There’s no assembly line or tunnel baking. Each pizza is created by hand and served with a healthy dose of love. No delivery, sorry.
Our pizzas are crafted in the same farm-to-oven tradition as our baked goods. We use California-grown and -milled premium flour, 15% organic whole grains, and a long-fermentation, 100% naturally leavened formula—resulting in a really tasty and bubbly crust. And we use only the best ingredients and toppings, with produce we like to source at the Davis Farmers Market.
There’s only one size—about 14 inches in diameter—and six slices. They generally serve one to three humans, depending on appetite. We also offer big, sharable garden salads, local beer & wine, soft drinks, and amazing desserts.

UpENDing Parkinson's at Rocknasium
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Rocknasium the Climbing Gym, 720 Olive Drive, Suite S, Davis, 95616, United States
UpENDing Parkinson’s at Rocknasium
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Rocknasium is hosting UpENDing Parkinson’s, a non-profit that provides guided rock climbing to those living with Parkinson’s. Entrance is free, and rental gear is $10. Those interested may register as a climber here.
