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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
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 3p–5p. Sugg don $10
PARK WINTERS. A guided exploration of the magical Western Yolo County countryside, with hundreds of acres of farmland, 150 year old trees, timeless gardens & a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please arrive at 11:30. 12p–1p. $20
THE HIVE, Woodland. Dance all evening with live music, taste Star Crystal Beers and try pollinator-inspired food specials from the kitchen, honey and mead. 5p–9p. $20
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 3p–5p. Sugg don $10
UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Bike along the Davis Bike Loop as part of the Loopalooza community bike ride, a celebration of May as Bike Month. 10a–2p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Self-guided tour through five private gardens in Davis. Watch artists paint live and hear from Yolo County Master Gardners. Gift bag to first 200 people. 12-5p. Free
WILDHORSE COUNTRY CLUB. Tournament hosted by Davis Blue Devil Athletic Boosters. Proceeds benefit all Davis high school athletic teams. Register foursome at bluedevilsboosters.org. 11a–8p. $40–$600
ARBORETUM. Shop the one-acre nursery filled with thousands of attractive, low-water plants perfect for creating beautiful, sustainable environments with California natives. 9a—1p
PEREGRINE SCHOOL. Acclaimed synthesizer experts, authors, and musicians David Battino and Mark Vail kick off the 2023 Concert Series. The pair will perform as WSDOR (Within Shouting Distance of Reality). They’ll demo some of their unique sounds and discuss inexpensive ways to get into electronic music. 10a—12p. Free
YOLO BYPASS. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 9a–12p. Sugg don $10
CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER FARM. One mile tour exploring lavender varieties, planting, harvesting & drying. Enjoy freshly baked lavender scones. Free for children under 8. 10a–11a. $10
PARK WINTERS. One hour tour where guests learn about farming techniques, seasonal planting & tips for gardening at home! Family friendly. 10a–11a. $20
THE DOMES. Featuring Nat Lefkoff, Decent Action, Rainbow City Park, and Sun Casino. All ages welcome. 5p–9p. $5-7
YOLO BYPASS. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 9a–12p. Sugg don $10
CENTRAL PARK. Davis Pride invites runners & walkers to raise awareness about hate-crime prevention. Everyone receives a rainbow headband! 8a. $25–$30
CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER FARM. One mile tour exploring lavender varieties, planting, harvesting & drying. Enjoy freshly baked lavender scones. Free for children under 8. 10a–11a. $10
DAVIS, Various Locations. The Davis Day of Reflection is a self-paced, reflective invitation to mourn our losses together, to share the many ways we care about and uplift each other, and to envision ways we can move forward. 11a—2p. Free
UC DAVIS CAMPUS. Travel the Davis Reflection Route at your own pace, with opportunities along the way for quiet contemplation & shared conversations at various reflection points along the way. See Davis Reflection Route online for map. Reflection points staffed 11a–2p. 8a–5p. Free
WYATT DECK. Tour of the Wyatt Deck & the Mary Waters Brown Garden. Hear about the plants, insects & other horticultural facts about the Arboretum! 1:10p–2p. Free
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 3p–5p. Sugg don $10
LAKE SOLANO PARK. Adopt a tree, explore plant & animal adaptations in a scavenger hunt. Enjoy educational activities & a volunteer stewardship opportunity at this drop-in event. No registration required! 9a–12p. Free
DAVIS CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy games, raffles & prizes while skating in Central Park! Refreshments provided by Kona Ice. 7p–9p. Free