INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us for a special, family-friendly evening with Takumi Kato, a renowned taiko drummer and lion dancer from Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Performing alongside his three young sons, their group — Peaceful Forest — is touring the U.S. with a mission to share 1,000 performances that inspire peace and understanding across cultures. 5p—8p. $20
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Everyone is invited to join us for this family-friendly event! There will be art on display by artists Analisa Bevan and Bentley Kuhlmann, a hands-on art activity, a dance performance culminating our week-long Summer Dance Intensive, and light refreshments. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. A recital of chamber music including works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms featuring Mike Ortiz (piano) and Katie Bauer (clarinet). Donations are accepted and all proceeds will benefit local organizations that promote arts education in Davis. 5:30p—7p. Free
BLUE NOTE BREWING COMPANY, WOODLAND. Join for a fun afternoon to support children’s conservation outreach and lemur conservation in Madagascar! We’ll have lemur bingo and trivia, raffle baskets, a silent auction featuring artwork and photographs from students in East Africa and generous donations from local businesses, and children’s art activities. 2p—5p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Excited to announce our last concert of the season! Join us for a fun, family-friendly showcase of the past season. This event is free with donations gratefully accepted. 3p—5p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop is excited to announce their 40th Annual Student Concert! Come watch short pieces including Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and K-pop styles, with dancers age 4 to 94. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, or in the Brunelle Hall lobby starting 30 minutes before each performance. 2p—4p & 7p—9p. $12—15
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this joyful adult-child workshop, you and your kiddo will explore the fun of clay together. You’ll try out simple techniques to make things like cups, vases, bowls, and plates on the pottery wheel. This class is all about process over product—nothing will be fired or glazed. Ideal for ages 3–8 with an adult; no experience needed. 2:30p—5p. $80
E STREET PLAZA PARKING LOT. Day in Downtown is a community event comprised of artists, makers, vintage clothing vendors, Downtown brick and mortars, and Davis non-profits. Admission is free, and it is family friendly. 10a—4p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Create magical mosaic art using glass tiles, air-dry clay, beads, textured fabric, and more. 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. Price is per person, per session. You are welcome to attend both. 12p—1:30p & 2:30p—4p. $5—10
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. A thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of why it can be important to stop, rethink, and create a new beginning, whether we are an individual, a country, or a world. 2p. $15+
