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Yolo Vegan Chef Challenge

YOLO COUNTY. Restaurants throughout Yolo will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to visit restaurants and vote. Visit veganchefchallenge.org/yolo for details. 

Free

Creative Learning with Clay

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Under Willett Elementary School teacher’s Judy Catambay’s guidance, students discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art. The lessons in clay spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. Their work—and Catambays—is on display.

Free

Creative Learning with Clay

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Judy Catambay, artist and art instructor for Davis schools, showcases student ceramic work. She also includes some of her latest sculptures as part of the exhibit. Under Catambay’s guidance, students at Willett Elementary School discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art. 

Free
Ongoing

Erica Norelius: Natural Places & Urban Spaces

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Erica Norelius’ new series of work offers an in-depth dive into the natural spaces of the Golden State, reaching from the coastal cities and desert areas, north towards Oregon. The quiet presence of man is often seen in small intrusions such as power lines and roads. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free

Women’s Work

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Women artists have long used humor and satire to critique the unequal treatment of women, in areas from reproductive rights to their depiction in the media. Women’s Work is a sampling of contemporary sculpture and paintings by thirteen artists who redefine gender and femininity through their art. Free

Free

Bedtime Stories

Vanderhoef Studio Theatre 400 Mrak Hall Dr

VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. Conceived by Dutch collective URLAND, Bedtime Stories celebrates the art of the voice to tell engaging and immersive stories. This pitch-perfect narrated performance takes its inspiration from radio plays, using just Dudkiewicz’s voice and well-timed sound effects to bring to life an enchanting cast of characters. 7:30—9p. $35+

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

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

Parkside Bar Themed Party

Parkside Bar 330 G St.

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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California Duck Days

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road)

YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA HEADQUARTERS. This family-friendly event including live animals, wetland themed arts & crafts, environmental education activities, hourly tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, & much more! 9a—4p. $20/vehicle

$20

Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15

$15

Aggie Propulsion and Rocketry Lab

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Learn about rockets and the people who create them with the Aggie Propulsion and Rocketry Lab (APRL). 10a—2p. $5

$5

Soul Awakening Festival

Abele Farm Events 12470 County Rd 95, Woodland

ABELE FARM EVENTS. Featuring classes in yoga, somatic healing, qigong, group medium reading, sound bath & more. More than 40 holistic and craft vendors and more than 15 practitioners in reiki, tarot & more. 10a—7p. Free

$10

Gentle Barre Exercise Class

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

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

$15

Wine Ramble with Yolo Wines

Yolo County

YOLO COUNTY. Create your own wine trail and take advantage of all Yolo Wines has to offer! 14 participating Yolo County wineries offering BOGO wine flights at with a ramble ticket purchase. 11a—5p. $20

$20
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Free Tennis Clinic

Davis High School

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL. No need to be a Davis Tennis Club member to sign up, sponsored by the Davis Tennis Club and coached by Dale Hersch and Sally Hosley. 1p—2:30p. Free

Free

Reading Buddies

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

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

DPNS Rocks! Children’s Event

Davis Parent Nursery School (8th Street) 426 West 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL. Bring a picnic blanket and the kids to kick back, enjoy good food and listen to live music, at this fundraiser. Food trucks and a bake sale will be available, along with local live bands. Entrance tickets cover all children’s activities — including rock painting, kids karaoke, face painting and kids music corner. 4p—7p. $7 in advance, $10 at the door

$7 – $10

Coconut Grove

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Experience an evening of live music, delicious food from local food trucks, an exciting silent auction, and a beer and wine garden—all for a great cause! Join us as we support the Davis High Band Boosters in their mission to send talented students to perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC.  5p—8p. 

FC Davis vs Reno United

Playfields Park

PLAYFIELDS PARK. FC Davis hosts Reno United in UPSL action. Food and beverages from Woodstock’s Pizza Davis and Sudwerk Brewing Co. 7p—10p. $10

$10

A Tribute to Tony Fields

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. This performance celebrates a Davis High alum who excelled in Hollywood before returning to give back to his community. It also highlights some of our favorite musical moments of the year. And on Saturday, help us recognize all of the seniors who make our program possible. 7p—9p. $10—12

$10 – $12

Into The Woods

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

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

$20