Tai chi classes taught by Tina Duan, a former member of the Chinese National Gymnastics team, held at the Woodland Senior Center on Mondays and Fridays. All levels welcome! See website for more details.  

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free

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35301 COUNTY ROAD 31, DAVIS. We focus on hand-building techniques to create a wide range of functional and ornamental ceramics projects and offer all the necessary tools, materials,  and instruction. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Sun. 4p—6p; Mon. 6p—8p. $30

PENCE GALLERY. This 4-session class challenges watercolor painters who enjoy experimenting with colors. By using a limited number of colors, students will explore how mixing and choosing certain colors will produce more harmonious paintings with different moods. 10:3oa—1p. $140-150

UCD ALUMNI CENTER. Entrepreneurs and innovators come from all industries and educational backgrounds. For Mitch Lasky, a foundation in the humanities inspired his creativity and gave him the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that powered his personal "hero's journey" as a corporate leader, start-up entrepreneur, and venture capital investor. Join for a thought-provoking talk with Mitch, as he champions the crucial role of the humanities (and digital humanities) in shaping innovation and entrepreneurship. 5p—6:30p. Free

THREE MILE BREWING. Immerse yourself in a world of board games, card games, & good times! Play ours or bring your own. Plus, enjoy our fantastic Happy Hour. 5p—10p.

1260 LAKE BLVD #201, DAVIS. Learn how you can turn your 'tough day' into something that helps you be more strong and durable for your next challenge. Come get tips from a certified life coach & your peers. 7p—8-. Free

AVID READER. A fun weekday story time, featuring one of Avid's incredible storytellers reading picture books to your kiddos. Children must be supervised. 10a—10:30a. Free

SPORK FOOD HUB. Support local farmers! Purchase organic, sustainably farmed fruits, veggies, eggs & baked goods from Upper Crust Bakery. 2p—7p.

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 4p–8p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

YOLO CARES GALILEO PLACE. Casual, dare we say "fun," evening with grief specialists and certified death doulas to share a meal, laughter, and express the challenges we have in talking about and preparing for our own deaths. There will be educational resources, including Five Wishes, to prepare for death in ways that honor your values. Must register in advance. 5:30p—8p. Free

WOODSTOCK'S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass—& every pint after that night is 50% off for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.

PITZER CENTER. Sand, baroque violin; Matteri, trumpet; Mannella, trombone. Program: J.S. Bach, Solo Violin Sonata to be announced. 12:05p—1p. Free

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Davis Line Dance is offering drop-in line dancing classes on Thursday afternoons in the Fell0wship Hall. First class is free! Minimal cost ($5) helps the church keep the lights on for us. 3p—4:30p. $5

DUNLOE BREWING. Enjoy a tasting of 5 varietal sparkling meads. Funds go to support the Davis Night Market and the Davis Bee Collective's Urban Swarm Capture project. 4p—8p. $10 Suggested Donation

SHIELDS LIBRARY. Learn about the marvels of the premodern world through expert talks, graduate student posters, and a guided tour of the library’s exhibit of rare books and materials. 4:30p—7p. Free

THE AVID READER. Come celebrate the release of local author, Lally Pia's new exciting memoir "The Fortune Teller's Prophecy". 6p—7p. Free

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

GRINDSTONE WINES. As the sun sets, you'll be treated to a carefully curated menu paired with our estate-grown wines, expertly chosen to pair with each plate. With limited seats, it's a perfect opportunity to enjoy good company, great food, and outstanding wines among the vines. 6:30p—8:30p. $95

MANETTI SHREM MUSIEM. Screening sixteen short films that celebrate this year's theme: OUT/LIVE. A limited number of commemorative totes and audience prizes will be available! Register online. 6:30p—9:30p. Free

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Free, monthly concert series featuring Sonoma County Roots Rock band. Doors 7p. Show 7:30p—9p. Donations appreciated

Tai chi classes taught by Tina Duan, a former member of the Chinese National Gymnastics team, held at the Woodland Senior Center on Mondays and Fridays. All levels welcome! See website for more details.  

PENCE GALLERY. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. This is a free program, and all materials are provided. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. 10a—11:45a. Free

WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center's website for film titles. 12:30p. Free

PITZER CENTER. Works to be announced. 5p—5:45p. Free

Island Crew will be playing Hawaiin and island music. Heavy Ds will be serving tacos. A wonderful evening out!

MANETTI SHREM MUSIEM. Screening sixteen short films that celebrate this year's theme: OUT/LIVE. A limited number of commemorative totes and audience prizes will be available! Register online. 6:30p—9:30p. Free

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale centered around a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after.  Thus, what begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Fri & Sat, 7:30p; Sun 2p. $20

MELON BALL. This award-winning, multi-cultural singer-songwriter sings of "the wounds of modernity."  Haunting, beautiful and thought-provoking music from a singular artist. 8p—10p. $20

YOLO BARRE.  Free classes all day to celebrate Yolo Barre's 5 year anniversary! Free raffle ticket to win awesome prizes just for showing up—free hair braiding and massages after every class! 7:30a—2p. Free

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento's best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a. $?
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VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15

LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE  Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free

PRIVATE LOCATION. The tour of an English country garden in Davis will be led by esteemed gardeners Jim Salyard (Director of Filoli) and Joe Rothleutner (Director of San Francisco Gardens), and along the tour you can see arrangements by the Davis Flower Arrangers. An English tea will follow, plus a reading and a raffle of local donations. 10a—1p. $50

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Featuring hands-on activities by the UCD Chemistry Club, local high school Robotics clubs, the Bohart Entomology Museum, Citrus Circuit, MOSAIC Children's Museum, NorCal Bats, Tuleyome and more. 10a—2p. Free

YOLOCARES ADULT DAY PROGRAM. Join us for a day of connection, nourishment, wander, and wonder; a space of gentle self-care, reflection, and play. A nutritious lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided. In-home respite care for your loved one is available with 1 week notice. Register in advance. 10a—2p. Free

VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15

PENCE GALLERY. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. Projects are designed to introduce kids to making their own artwork by experimenting with creative ideas and materials. Our resident art teacher will introduce you to the wealth of possibilities in our upstairs classroom. 1p—3p. $4-8

BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. The dancers at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop will be showcasing their dancing skills at the 2024 Annual Student Concert. 2p—3:30p, 7p—8:30p. $12—15

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free

DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. Sacred Harp, aka "Shapenote" singing. Acapella, 3 and 4-part. Beginners (or just listeners) welcome. 2p—4p. Free

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape  to explore the world. Fri: 7p, Sat & Sun: 2p. $20

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Join us for our annual festivities including live music, local food trucks, beer & wine, vendors, petting zoo, activities, & more. VIP section for Owners / Members includes Free Beer & Wine, Free Snacks & Giveaways. 5p—7p. Free

GREAT BEAR VINEYARD. We are pleased to welcome Raíces back to Great Bear Vineyards! The band will be playing Andean music, huaynos, boleros, cumbias, & more! Raíces is an all-women Latin band that will be playing one straight hour of cumbias, so get your dancing shoes ready!

KHAIRA LECTURE HALL. Featuring UCD's oldest acapella group, The Lounge Lizard, plus groups from Ca. schools such as: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Clara University, & Diablo Valley College.  6p—8:30p. $8—13

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Davis Live Music Collective presents Wolf Jett and The Sam Chase and The Untraditional! This show will be at the Dock, with presale tickets available via Eventbrite. 6p—9p. $20

SECRET SPOT. Sit back & indulge in a live performance by two exceptionally skilled musicians from our local scene. 6p-9p. $15

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale centered around a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after.  Thus, what begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Fri & Sat, 7:30p; Sun 2p. $20

DAVIS BIKE LOOP.  To help celebrate May as Bike Month, the City of Davis invites everyone to get on their bikes for the 14th  Annual Loopalooza, a community bike ride event with activity stations along the 12-mile bike loop. 10a—2p. Free

CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p. 

PENCE GALLERY; various locations. Visit five gorgeous private gardens in Davis on this self-guided tour, and enjoy learning about plant selection from Yolo County Master Gardeners. Stop by the Pence for a special demonstration by Inga Poslitur of her floral paintings from 2-5 PM, or take a quick tour of her exhibit Renewal at 1 PM. Also, the first 150 people to visit the Pence can pick up a free snack bag. 12p—5p. $25—35

MONDAVI CTR. Look back 100 years to the tumultuous social & political era of the early 20th century—times not unlike our own—& explore enduring works of the great music it produced. Programs will include works by Debussy, Ravel, Webern, Schoenberg, Sibelius, & Nielsen. 2p. $17.50–$56

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale centered around a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after.  Thus, what begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Fri & Sat, 7:30p; Sun 2p. $20

ROCKNASIUM. Join us for an awesome craft fair featuring 7+ Davis local artists and vendors, live music from local band, Big Fish, and some climbing. Craft fair & live music entry is FREE. Anyone hoping to climb MUST fill out a Rocknasium waiver and purchase a day pass. 2p—6p. Free

CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. First Sundays. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservation required. Sept–Feb: 3p–5p. March–Aug 9a–11p. Free

UCD INTERNATIONAL CENTER. Membership-drive mixer featuring Julia Simon’s acoustic blues duo, Chicken and Dumpling playing the down-home blues of artists like Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Muddy Waters. Register in advance. 3p—5:30p. $25

35301 COUNTY ROAD 31, DAVIS. We focus on hand-building techniques to create a wide range of functional and ornamental ceramics projects and offer all the necessary tools, materials,  and instruction. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Sun. 4p—6p; Mon. 6p—8p. $30

KHAIRA LECTURE HALL. Featuring UCD's oldest acapella group, The Lounge Lizard, plus groups from Ca. schools such as: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Clara University, & Diablo Valley College.  6p—8:30p. $8—13