Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis
“Happy Hour” Schorré Chevalier Oldham: Paintings including Acrylic & Paper Collages
The Artery 207 G Street, Davis
Hindustani Vocal Ensemble
Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr. & Cushing Way, DavisDavis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, DavisWeek of Events
Bound in Time: Exploring Women’s Journeys through Scrapbooks and Photo Albums
UC DAVIS SHIELDS LIBRARY. This exhibit showcases the journeys of various women who traveled through or lived in California between 1901 and 1956. The exhibit recreates pieces of their journeys through the pages included in their scrapbooks and photo albums. The photographs and descriptions detail journeys full of friendship, family, and independent achievements. Free
Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Oakland-based artist is inspired by familial and global histories, food, music, and mourning. The exhibition features a reconfigured clock tower sculpture that alludes to market structures in the Eastern Mediterranean Levant region, and new works in ceramic and bronze that speak to familial and cultural ties across time. Free
Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
PENCE GALLERY. The Emerging Artist Award 2026 is now open for applications via www.callforentry.org. This award of $4000 supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January-February 2027 at the Pence. Apply by April 9. $35—40
Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition is a working digitization laboratory and open storage featuring hundreds of works from the Fine Arts Collection, developed and presented in conjunction with UC Davis students in the Fall 2025 Exhibition Practicum course led by Assistant Professor Alexandra Sofroniew. Free
“Happy Hour” Schorré Chevalier Oldham: Paintings including Acrylic & Paper Collages
THE ARTERY. Schorré states that her exhibit is about facing uncertainty with optimism. The limited color palette of red, yellow, and blue with black and white provided unlimited possibilities. This body of work is her way of making sense of the world around her. Free
Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You
PENCE GALLERY. Manuel Fernando Rios is a painter, printmaker, and Professor of Art at Woodland Community College. In his exhibit, Rios shares his interest in themes that explore his Chicano heritage, as well as his family’s history and experiences. Blurring the line between naturalism and abstraction, the artist embraces the use of complex design patterns and photography to make a powerful statement. 11:30a—5p. Free
Seconds Sale
PENCE GALLERY. Our Seconds Sale is back! Artists often decide to part with works that are experimental, have a small flaw, are older pieces, or duplicates, so that they can clear space and start new projects. Find unique works of art such as ceramics, paintings, textile art, and more from over 25 professional artists. 11:30a—5p. Free
Student Voter Empowerment Design Contest
League of Women Voters of Yolo County announce a contest open to all Yolo high school students to design posters and stickers encouraging and supporting youth voter registration and voting. Cash prizes awarded; submission deadline is March 27, 2026.
Friends of the Library Sale
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is a 3-day sale starting on the first Friday of the month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10. 8a—5p.
Monday, March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 -Davis Death Cafe
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March 2, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 2, 2026 -Hindustani Vocal Ensemble
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March 2, 2026 -Align & Flow Yoga
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March 2, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
Davis Death Cafe
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
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition 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. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
Hindustani Vocal Ensemble
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a performance directed by Rita Sahai. 5p—5:45p. Free
Align & Flow Yoga
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 Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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March 3, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 3, 2026 -FREE Tummy Time Class
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March 3, 2026 -Drawing Club
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March 3, 2026 -Guitar Circle
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March 3, 2026 -Big Bands
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March 3, 2026 -Knitting & Crochet Circle
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March 3, 2026 -Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
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March 3, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 3, 2026 -Fleet Feet Run Crew
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March 3, 2026 -Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition 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. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
FREE Tummy Time Class
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
Drawing Club
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
Guitar Circle
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
Big Bands
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a performance directed by Otto Lee, UC Davis lecturer in music. 5p—6:15p. Free
Knitting & Crochet Circle
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p—7p. Free
Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. This yoga practice with Beth focuses on alignment, strength & length, balance, effort & ease, and movement with breath. 5:30p—6:30p. $15
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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
Fleet Feet Run Crew
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
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
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
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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March 4, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 4, 2026 -Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
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March 4, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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March 4, 2026 -Davis Farmers Market
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March 4, 2026 -Mantra Meditation
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March 4, 2026 -Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition 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. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
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
The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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
Davis Farmers Market
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
Mantra Meditation
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
Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy
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
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 5, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 5, 2026 -BlackBox Ensemble: Thursday Concert
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March 5, 2026 -Line Dance Class at Davis Odd Fellows
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March 5, 2026 -Virtual Artist Talk with Ember de Boer
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March 5, 2026 -The Drowsy Chaperone
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition 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. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
BlackBox Ensemble: Thursday Concert
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Named as “ambitious” by TimeOut and The New Yorker, the NYC-based BlackBox Ensemble is a collective of contemporary music performers dedicated to exploring the wide-ranging world of the music of our time. 12:05p—1p. Free
Line Dance Class at Davis Odd Fellows
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Virtual Artist Talk with Ember de Boer
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Join us for this virtual artist talk to meet Ember de Boer and hear more about her artwork featured in "Impression//Path" at Gallery 625! RSVP required. 6p—8p. Free
The Drowsy Chaperone
UC DAVIS, MAIN THEATRE. Winner of Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a loving send-up of the Golden Age of the Broadway musical. The plot features two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a scatterbrained hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, an egotistical Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone: combining to create madcap delight. 2p—4p or 7p—9p. $8—22
Friday, March 6, 2026
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March 6, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 6, 2026 -Tales for Tails
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March 6, 2026 -Line Dance Class at Davis Community Church
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March 6, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 6, 2026 -BlackBox Ensemble: Friday Concert
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March 6, 2026 -The Drowsy Chaperone
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March 6, 2026 -Little Shop of Horrors
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition 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. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
Tales for Tails
MARY L. STEPHENS 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. Free
Line Dance Class at Davis Community Church
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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
BlackBox Ensemble: Friday Concert
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Premieres by UC Davis Graduate student composers. Named as “ambitious” by TimeOut and The New Yorker, the NYC-based BlackBox Ensemble is a collective of contemporary music performers dedicated to exploring the wide-ranging world of the music of our time. 5p—6:15p. Free
The Drowsy Chaperone
UC DAVIS, MAIN THEATRE. Winner of Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a loving send-up of the Golden Age of the Broadway musical. The plot features two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a scatterbrained hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, an egotistical Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone: combining to create madcap delight. 2p—4p or 7p—9p. $8—22
Little Shop of Horrors
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
Saturday, March 7, 2026
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March 7, 2026 -Davis Farmers Market
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March 7, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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March 7, 2026 -Mace Ranch parkrun
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March 7, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location
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March 7, 2026 -Little Coyotes Forest Kinder Open House
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March 7, 2026 -The Drowsy Chaperone
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March 7, 2026 -Get Sauced Pasta PopUp
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March 7, 2026 -Concert Bands of UC Davis
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March 7, 2026 -Showing of the film “Sudan, Remember Us”
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March 7, 2026 -Little Shop of Horrors
Davis Farmers Market
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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 parkrun
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
The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location
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
Little Coyotes Forest Kinder Open House
FOLSOM LAKE. Davis Forest School's all-outdoors preschool/kinder program for 3-6 year olds gives children the opportunity to learn and play in the rhythm of the seasons, while building friendships, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging in nature. Join us for an upcoming Open House, where we’ll welcome new families, walk the land together, and share the heart of our work. RSVP required. 11a—12:30p.
The Drowsy Chaperone
UC DAVIS, MAIN THEATRE. Winner of Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a loving send-up of the Golden Age of the Broadway musical. The plot features two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a scatterbrained hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, an egotistical Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone: combining to create madcap delight. 2p—4p or 7p—9p. $8—22
Get Sauced Pasta PopUp
DAVIS WINE BAR. The Pasta Exchange's Get Sauced popup returns to the Davis Wine Bar on Saturdays for winter & spring! We’ve updated the menu with fresh new pastas. Reservations required. 5p—9p.
Concert Bands of UC Davis
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. View a performance by the UC Davis Concert Band (Pete Nowlen, director) and the Campus Band (Garrett Rigsby, conductor). 7p—9p. $12—27.50
Showing of the film “Sudan, Remember Us”
DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. Davis Friends are asking people to come and learn about this over-looked war in Sudan. The lack of media coverage and reliable information has contributed to the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today as millions face famine and displacement. 7:15p—9:30p. Free
Little Shop of Horrors
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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March 8, 2026 -Second Sunday Bingo
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March 8, 2026 -Celebrate International Women’s Day with Soroptimist International of Davis
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March 8, 2026 -Little Shop of Horrors
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March 8, 2026 -International Folk Dancing
Second Sunday Bingo
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Community members, friends, and families are encouraged to come for an afternoon of fun playing Davis Bingo, which will help support our community’s nonprofits. 12p—4p. $12
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Soroptimist International of Davis
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day in partnership with Soroptimist International of Davis, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls through education and vocational opportunities. Enjoy live music by Spangler, food by Zim Cuisine, and estate-grown wines from Great Bear Vineyards. 12p—3p. $15
Little Shop of Horrors
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
International Folk Dancing
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