Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
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AVID READER. no-stress, safe space for romance aficionados, amateurs, and everyone in between. This month features Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev and Heartstone by Elle Katharine White. 8p–9:30p. Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
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MANETTI SHREM. A public conversation featuring partnerships between artists & scientists who explore unconventional questions together. Groups share their creative work, system of collaboration & works in progress. 4:30p–6p. Free
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AVID READER. Author Clarence Major will discuss his new novel, The Glint of Light. Major is a distinguished professor emeritus of twentieth century American literature at the University of California at Davis. 6:30p—7:40p. Free
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JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
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NATSOULAS GALLERY. Poetry night featuring Mary Mackey. Mackey became a writer by running high fevers, tramping through tropical jungles, being swarmed by army ants, and reading. She is the author of eight poetry collections, including Sugar Zone, winner of a PEN Award, and The Jaguars That Prowl Our Dreams, winner of the 2019 Eric Hoffer Award for Best Book Published by a Small Press. 7p—9p. Free
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WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
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THE AVID READER. Guest author discusses his new novel, “The Glint of Light.” 6:30p–7:30p. Free
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STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.
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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.
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AVID READER. Drag Story Hour is fun for the whole fam, filled with stories and activities. DHS captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. 11a—12p. Free
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THE AVID READER. Storytellers use the art of drag to read books to kids. Event features Venus Bizarre. 11a–12p. Free
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BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Kirtan, the chanting of sacred mantras, is an easy yet sublime method of meditation. Join for an evening of live acoustic music, mantras and ancient wisdom. Vegan refreshments served. 6:30–8p. Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
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JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
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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.
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
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SUDWERK BREWING CO. Short, fun astronomy talks with beer & fun prizes. Every 3rd Thursday, 6p–8p.
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JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
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NATSOULAS GALLERY. This Poetry Night Reading Series features poets Richard Robbins and Thomas Mitchell, followed by open mic night. 7p—9p. Free
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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.
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join world-renowned yoga master, Balakhilya das, to experience the benefits of Kirtan (call & response chanting) and learn the secret to lasting spiritual happiness. A delicious vegan meal also served. 5p—8p. Donations welcome
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
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AVID READER. K. X. Song, author of young adult novel An Echo in the City, will speak at the Avid Reader. Song is a diaspora writer with roots in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and currently resides in the Bay Area. 6p—7p. Free
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STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Group will discuss “Anxious People” by Fredrick Backman. 7p–8p. Free
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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.
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
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AVID READER. Meet local autistic author Fallon O’Neill, who has just published his fourth novel Geist Allegro with World Castle Publishing. O’Neill is an engaging speaker who primarily writes his books at local pubs and restaurants; He’ll read excerpts from his newest novel. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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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.
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