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Poetry Night Reading Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
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Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
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Death Cafe
Death Cafe
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join the conversation! 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. 10a—11:15a. Free
Free
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Storytime at Pioneer Park
Storytime at Pioneer Park
PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free
Free
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Short Story: Writing the First Draft
THE BARN GALLERY. Group reaching sessions for The Best American Short Stories of 2024, with writing prompts and encouragement. Learn to get your own writing on the page. 6:30p—8p. $348.65
$348.65
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Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
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Stories on Stage Davis
Stories on Stage Davis
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Short fiction by Julianne Woodside (read by Will Oberholzer) and Joella Aragon (read by Beatriz Figuero). Emcee Dr. Andy Jones. Beer and wine for purchase, dinner served till 7p. 4p—6p. Free, donations accepted
Free
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Stories on Stage
Stories on Stage
This popular event, featuring actors reading works by writers from Davis and beyond, kicks off its 11th season with a new location (Sudwerk) and a new time (second Sundays, 5-7 pm). Beer and wine available for purchase on tap, featuring emcee Dr. Andy Jones. To...
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Author Talk: Sarah Adams with The Avid Reader
Author Talk: Sarah Adams with The Avid Reader
VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Avid Reader is thrilled to host romance author, Sarah Adams on her tour celebrating the release of her latest book in her When in Rome series: Beg, Borrow, or Steal. This is event is for people ages 18 and up, tickets are required for every attendee. Each ticket includes one copy of the book. A signing and photo line will follow the event. 6p—9p. $25
$25
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Poetry Night Reading Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
2 events,
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Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
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Artist Talk with Stephen Giannetti
Artist Talk with Stephen Giannetti
PENCE GALLERY. Stephen Giannetti talks about his process of creating the current works on display in his exhibit, from his original inspiration for his paintings, to his adaptation in working in three-dimensions. Learn more about his interest in how we perceive color and space, and bring your questions! 3p—4:30p. Free, $10 suggested donation
Free
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Storytime at Pioneer Park
Storytime at Pioneer Park
PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free
Free
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Author Talk: Roberta Millstein
Author Talk: Roberta Millstein
AVID READER. Local author and researcher, Roberta L. Millstein will join us to discuss her new book, The Land is Our Community. Roberta L. Millstein is an Emerit Professor in the Department of Philosophy at UC Davis, retired from teaching but still researching. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Free
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An Evening with Kim Stanley Robinson
An Evening with Kim Stanley Robinson
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. Kim Stanley Robinson has won the Hugo Award for Best Novel, the Nebula Award for Best Novel and the World Fantasy Award. Robinson’s 2020 novel The Ministry for the Future, which offers a vision of global cooperation to combat climate change, was named by former president Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year. Robinson will discuss what he has learned since writing that book, and may give a hint about what he is working on now. 7p—9p. $15
$15 – $20
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Author Talk: Kim Stanley Robinson
Author Talk: Kim Stanley Robinson
WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. The Ministry for the Future is a climate-themed novel set in the near future which offers a vision of global cooperation to combat climate change. The novel was chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year, and has been widely hailed for its imaginative account of humanity’s efforts to combat climate change before it’s too late. 7p—9p. $15 advance; $20 at the door
$15 – $20
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Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free
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Learning from Failure & Raising Healthy Kids: Davis Parent University Hosts NYT Bestselling Author Jess Lahey
Learning from Failure & Raising Healthy Kids: Davis Parent University Hosts NYT Bestselling Author Jess Lahey
ONLINE. Armed with cutting-edge research, humor, and a wealth of life experience, Jessica will discuss material from both of her books, The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation. Register online to attend. 7p—8:30p. Free
Free
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Author Talk: Lisa Montanaro
Author Talk: Lisa Montanaro
AVID READER. Join us to hear local author Lisa Montanaro discuss her debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True. Lisa Montanaro is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian. She has a unique background as a performer, teacher of deaf students, lawyer, coach, speaker, and author. Everything We Thought Was True is her debut novel. 6p—7p. Free
Free
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Book Launch for Local Author Lisa Montnaro
Book Launch for Local Author Lisa Montnaro
AVID READER. Local author Lisa Montanaro is thrilled to announce that the book launch event for her debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True. Come join Lisa for an author chat, book reading, and celebration as she launches her debut novel into the world. 6p—7:30p. Free
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Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
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.
Free