Week of Events
Make Music Day 2020
Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21, celebrated on June 21 in over 1000 cities in 120 countries around the world! This year in 2020 our format may change to a “virtual celebration” with online streaming, but the SPIRIT of community involvement and participation for all remains the same. […]
Poetry Night with Tzynya Pinchback and Jeanette Sem
Poetry Night with Tzynya Pinchback and Jeanette Sem
June 18th, at 8 PM we will offer a poetry reading via ZOOM. To participate, visit https://ucdavisdss.zoom.us/my/andyojones at 8 PM, or a few minutes before if you wish to chat with the other attendees. Tonight’s short event will feature Tzynya Pinchback and Jeanette Sem! Tzynya Pinchback is a Pushcart Prize nominated poet and author of How to Make Pink […]
We All Have A Heritage: A Virtual Art Exhibit
We All Have A Heritage: A Virtual Art Exhibit
By the Culture C.O.-O.P in partnership with International House Davis Join the artists of We All Have a Heritage on June 19th at 2 pm for a free Virtual Art Exhibit opening celebration. Register here: https://internationalhousedavis.org/program/seasonal-and-monthly-programs/2nd-friday-artabout/we-all-have-a-heritage/ We All Have A Heritage is a project created by The Culture C.O.-O.P in partnership with International House Davis […]
Juneteenth Celebrated on KDRT
Juneteenth Celebrated on KDRT
Preacher Cleveland, host of “Praise Time with Preacher” on KDRT, takes over the “Listening Lyrics” spot this Friday, June 19 at 4 PM with a special show to commemorate Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated each June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, the […]
Postponed: Ben Huseby at The Palms
Postponed: Ben Huseby at The Palms
Due to the new spike in COVID-19 cases announced in Yolo County, it has been decided to postpone Friday's event with Big Ben Music. A new date is TBD. Ben Huseby (Big Ben Music) and his friend Michael Tuck will play some folk, blues, and country tunes on Main Street, right below The Palms. Ben […]
Davis Poet Laureate James Lee Jobe
Davis Poet Laureate James Lee Jobe
Davis Poet Laureate James Lee Jobe continues his online poetry reading series with the playful haiku of the Japanese poet Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828). This free reading will be posted online by 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, at both james-lee-jobe.blogspot.com/ and at youtube.com/jamesleejobe. Both sites always have poetry or poetry readings available.
Great Bear Vineyards: Wine Tasting & Lunch
Great Bear Vineyards: Wine Tasting & Lunch
Wine tasting and meal for two! ($40/person) Served in the rear garden of the winery, crush pad (not in the courtyard garden). There will be plenty of space between the tables. The lavender is in full bloom and is heavenly. Includes: Flight of 5 wines (1.5 ounce pours. Total 1.5 glass per person) Charcuterie grazing […]
Family-Friendly Father’s Day Walk in Davis to Protest Racial Injustice
Family-Friendly Father’s Day Walk in Davis to Protest Racial Injustice
On Sunday, June 21, 2020, Parents of African-American Children - Davis (PAACD) is hosting a family -friendly walk in Davis to honor the victims of racial injustice and police brutality and highlight the importance of talking to children early about race and racial prejudice. The walk will begin at 9 am at Playfields Park (2500 […]