DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. 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. We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a—11:15a. Free

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! 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. $25

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Department of Music's Harp, Flute and Saxophone Ensembles perform in a free late afternoon concert. 5p—6:30p. Free

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Bring your own sweater 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. 5:30p—6:30p. $30

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. 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. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Come enjoy gentle yoga in the Sanctuary. This 6-week offering focuses on gratitude with gentle yoga that includes breathwork, gentle stretching, and balance. On Tuesdays, Nov. 4—Dec. 9. 10a—11a. $90

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Led by teacher Annie Ramirez, this meetup provides 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 necessary. 1p—2p. Free

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. 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. 3:30p—5:30p. $70

DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the 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. 5p—10p. Free

WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and 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. 5p—7p. Free

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. 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. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from a group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tuesdays at 6p, Thursdays at 1:30p, Fridays at 9:45a. Free

FLEET FEET DAVIS. A 3-mile walk or run with Davis' neighborhood run club every Tuesday. 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! 6p—7p. Free

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come make polymer clay creations with us! These are the perfect workshops to create last-minute holiday gifts for friends, family, or yourself. Make earrings, magnets, & keychains on Dec. 2 and/or ornaments on Dec. 9. 6p—8p. $40/workshop

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. 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. 7p—9p. $12—27.50

ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. 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. A time for questions & discussion will be offered, and your input will directly shape the future of California’s vibrant creative economy. 10a—12p. Free

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. 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. 1p—3:30p. Free

BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 1p—5p. Free

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

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come create 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. 3:30p—5:30p. $60

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH.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). 6p—7:30p. Free

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking to craft a sweet gift for a book lover? In this two-day workshop, you can make items like bookshelf earrings, magnets, keychains, book page holders, bookmarks, and more. 6p—8p. $80

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk's Pub Quiz hosted by Dr. Andy! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement. 7p—9p. Free

FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Turn recycled scraps and flowers into handmade paper while you sip tea and unwind. Go home with unique holiday cards, thank you notes, gift tags, or even tree ornaments. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65

YOLO COUNTY LANDFILL. Save money while helping our environment. The Blue Barn has gently used items for sale including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books. Sales Thursdays & the 3rd Saturday of the month, where all items are half priced. 9a—3p.

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. 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. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Department of Music's Student Chamber Ensembles perform in this free Shinkoskey Noon Concert. 12p—1p. Free

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from a group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tuesdays at 6p, Thursdays at 1:30p, Fridays at 9:45a. Free

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! 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. $25

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Astronomy on Tap in Davis is back! We will have two talks from members of the UC Davis Physics & Astronomy department. 6p—8p. Free

G STREET, BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD STREETS. The City of Davis invites the community to attend the 44th annual Candlelight Parade and newly re-envisioned Winter Wonderland event. The Candlelight Parade will kick off from the Davis Food Co-op parking lot at 6p. Once the parade arrives at G St, between 2nd & 3rd Streets, attendees can enjoy the splendor of the Winter Wonderland. 6p—8:30p. Free

THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us to hear about Catriona McPherson's most recent release, "Scot's Eggs." This addictive mystery is full of twists and laugh out loud humor. 6:30p—7:30p. Free

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Start the season right with this musical interpretation of Charles Dicken's classic tale featuring music and lyrics by Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Learn more at woodlandoperahouse.org. 2p or 7:30p.

DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. "The Right to Exist" explores the rapidly expanding homelessness crisis in Sacramento, California. The film addresses the human cost of homelessness and the resources needed to help solve the crisis. There will be a short discussion of the homelessness issues in Davis after the showing. 7:30p—9:30p. Free

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. The Green Grass Snakes will perform 1960s British invasion and 1970s iconic classics. Donations support the musicians. 7:30p—9p. Free

SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE, DAVIS CENTER. Sacramento City College (SCC) offers a three-unit introductory beer and brewing course, NUTRI 336, as part of its Food Science program. The course covers the stages of malting and brewing, major ingredients, beer styles, and factors affecting beer quality. On Fridays for the Fall semester. 9a—12p. $120

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Start the weekend off with this unique yoga practice with Beth, focused on alignment, strength & length, effort & ease, and movement with breath. Fridays, 12p—1p. $15

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. 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. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free

DAVIS WINE BAR. The Pasta Exchange, a fresh pasta pop-up, takes over Davis Wine Bar on Friday nights, transforming the space into a cozy dining experience serving pastas made in-house, fresh baked focaccia bread, along with a mix of Mediterranean inspired menu items. Reservations encouraged. 5p—10p.

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! 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. $25

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Join us for the 57th Annual Madrigal Dinner and an evening of festive music and holiday entertainment by the Davis Senior High School Madrigal Choir! Enjoy a full-course meal, a grand performance, and a silent auction. 5:45p—9p. $20—60

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12

MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Department of Music's Concert Choir and Chamber Singers join forces for this end of quarter concert, directed by Associate Professor Nicolas Dosman. 7p—8:30p. $12—27.50

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Start the season right with this musical interpretation of Charles Dicken's classic tale featuring music and lyrics by Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Learn more at woodlandoperahouse.org. 2p or 7:30p.

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

BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 8a—12p. Free

MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free

BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. Sat. 9a—12p. Free

COSTA VERDE GREENBELT. Join Tree Davis to plant trees around the Costa Verde Greenbelt! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. If you’re interested, please register on our website www.treedavis.org. We will meet at Donato Mini Playground. 9a—12p. Free

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. We are hosting a craft fair and toy sale (think Funko Pop and comic con type toys). For more information, call (530) 757-5696. 9a—2p.

1338 NOTRE DAME DR, DAVIS. Five long-time Davis residents and artisans will host a pop-up art sale of their work. Shop from jewelry by Amina Harris, paintings and drawings by Nancy Gelbard, photographs by David Kalb, hand-painted silk scarves by Rebecca Stein-Wexler, and unique hand-knitted wears by Norma Rice. 10a—3p. Free

DAVIS WALDORF SCHOOL. Join us for a glimpse inside Davis Waldorf School's preschool and kindergarten classrooms by attending an open house! Preview the kinds of curriculum and rhythm children enrolled at Davis Waldorf School experience. We invite children and caregivers to come explore, learn, and play. 10a—12p. Free

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

DEATH OR GLORY TATTOO. For this annual toy drive event, visitors can bring a new, unwrapped toy with receipt of purchase of $50 or more and receive a free tattoo! Also, shop from the Maker's Market on the patio to pick something extra up for yourself or loved ones. 12p—8p. Free

E STREET PLAZA, DAVIS. Bring the whole family downtown for free photos with Kris Kringle and the Princess Pals. Whether you're capturing this year’s holiday card photo or just making memories with your loved ones, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the season. 1p—3p. Free

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Start the season right with this musical interpretation of Charles Dicken's classic tale featuring music and lyrics by Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Learn more at woodlandoperahouse.org. 2p or 7:30p.

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Davis chorale is an auditioned volunteer community choir, presenting classical music. This concert features a wide variety of holiday and winter-themed pieces. 3p—4:30p & 7p—8:30p. Free

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Join us for the 57th Annual Madrigal Dinner and an evening of festive music and holiday entertainment by the Davis Senior High School Madrigal Choir! Enjoy a full-course meal, a grand performance, and a silent auction. 5:45p—9p. $20—60

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Davis chorale is an auditioned volunteer community choir, presenting classical music. This concert features a wide variety of holiday and winter-themed pieces. 3p—4:30p & 7p—8:30p. Free

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Start the season right with this musical interpretation of Charles Dicken's classic tale featuring music and lyrics by Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Learn more at woodlandoperahouse.org. 2p or 7:30p.

SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN. Join us for our monthly event series at Sophia's Thai with a locally curated lineup of house DJs produced by DRC Creatives. 8p—12a. Free

CENTRAL PARK. Expect to see friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more! Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us!  10a—4p.

CORNER OF L ST & DREXEL DR, DAVIS. Join us for this free, monthly play group! All ages welcome. Together we can build community around the joy of reading. 10a—12p. Free

CORNER OF L ST & DREXEL DR, DAVIS. Join us for a month of cozy, creative, and joy-filled mornings for families with little ones (ages 0–5)! We’ll gather to sip hot cocoa, make memories, and celebrate the winter season together. 10a—12p. Free

CAPAY VALLEY. Over 15 different farms, small businesses, and artists from Esparto to Guinda will be open for holiday shopping for friends, family, or yourself. Pick up local produce, jams, dried fruit, wreaths, olive oil, flour, wine, yarn, art, and more! 11a—3p. Free

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free

PENCE GALLERY. Make winter-themed cloth napkins, decorative pinecones, and snowflake ornaments using a variety of materials at this month's family art workshop. 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, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10

NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new "silent" book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Start the season right with this musical interpretation of Charles Dicken's classic tale featuring music and lyrics by Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Learn more at woodlandoperahouse.org. 2p or 7:30p.

DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL TECH HUB. Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on community design. We will be engaging on a range of planning topics that come together to shape neighborhoods. By the end of the event, we hope you walk away informed and engaged on housing and climate issues! 3p—5p. Free

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, SANCTUARY. Featuring the Chancel and Bell Choirs, a Jazz Ensemble, and the C Street Ukulele Band who will present works by Will Todd, Morten Lauridsen, John Tavener and much more. 4p—5p. Free

THREE MILE BREWING. Test your music knowledge while enjoying some brews and good company. It's the perfect way to end your weekend; you might even walk away with a prize! Whether you're a music lover or just here for fun, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out—bring the whole family. 6p—8p.

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. 7p—9:30p. First time is free; $7

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Enjoy a talented cast of Broadway singers performing a mix of Broadway tunes, pop hits, and holiday classics. This concert also supports our non-profit, Nobax Productions, helping us fund future live music events and provide opportunities for young, aspiring performers. Tickets are limited! 8p—10p. $87.21