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CORNER OF L ST & DREXEL DR, DAVIS. Join us for this free, monthly play group! All ages welcome. Together we can build community around the joy of reading. 10a—12p. Free
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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
Books & Talks
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NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new “silent” book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free
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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
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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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THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Author Angela Montoya will discuss her latest novel, “Carnival Fantástico,” with Sandra Proudman. Join us for a fantastic evening of conversation! 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Learn a simple yet profound meditation practice that is grounded in the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala. Each session will include talks, guided meditation instruction, small discussion groups, and a tea break. All levels of practice welcome. 8:30a—12:30p. $50—200
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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The annual Eugene Lunn Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Pulitzer prize-winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum. Her talk, “Autocracy, Inc. — or Democrats United?” is based on her most recent book, the best selling “Autocracy, Inc.” (2025). 4p—6p. Free
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THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us for this release day event with S.E. Wendel, in conversation with Analeigh Sbrana. Gargoyles and Fae, oh my! 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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DIXON LIBRARY. Learn about the topics of “Safe Relationships” & “Recognizing Interpersonal Violence” with the Solano Family Justice Center. This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 4p—5p. Free
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ONLINE VIA ZOOM. In this 5-week class by Unity of Davis, we’ll explore powerful spiritual practices—from Radical Self-Awareness to Forgiveness and Reclaiming Your Creative Power—that guide us beyond the “false self” into authentic wholeness and inner freedom. Experience spiritual teaching, guided meditation, journaling, and sacred conversation in a supportive virtual community. 6p—7:30p. $5
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THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. How well do you know the Brontë sisters? Test your knowledge at Avid Reader’s literary trivia night. There will be refreshments, excellent company, moderately challenging trivia, plus an opportunity to shop the bookstore after hours! You may compete in a group of up to 6 people. 8p—10p. $20
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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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THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us as we welcome Davis native Kallie Emblidge to hear about her debut novel, “Two Left Feet.” 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Learn a simple yet profound meditation practice that is grounded in the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala. Each session will include talks, guided meditation instruction, small discussion groups, and a tea break. All levels of practice welcome. 8:30a—12:30p. $50—200
$50 – $200
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NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new “silent” book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free
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G STREET WUNDERBAR. Come celebrate the release of two new books by Davis author, Fallon O’Neill. Enjoy Fallon’s dynamic readings from these new releases and hear a bit of his thought process. This is a multimedia event where all of Fallon’s works will be for sale after the Q&A session. 3p—4p. 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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THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us for an evening with author and educator Carolina Ixta as we hear about her sophomore novel, “Few Blue Skies.” 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Join Manuel Fernando Rios as he talks with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes about his formative years as an artist, his artistic process, and current work in his exhibit at the Pence. This event is free for students & Pence Members and $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. In this intimate, generative writing workshop, participants are invited to explore stories of origin, belonging, and in-between-ness through the lens of flash—short, powerful pieces that challenge and also cross the traditional divisions between prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction. 2p—5p. $15—25
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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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MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY, BLANCHARD ROOM. Hear from experts, receive a new-mother care package, connect with other mothers in the community, take part in a free raffle for gift cards and other items, and more. 11a—2p. Free
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Join the Manetti Shrem Museum for an afternoon of art, communal bread breaking, and stimulating conversations aimed at inspiring action toward a more just, resilient and empathetic world. Anchored by the exhibition “Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures,” the program weaves together dialogue and za’atar making... |