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keep our city safe moving into a month Welcome to a special edition of of more festivals and community celeThe Dirt! I’m so, so thrilled it’s in brations. And because trauma doesn’t your hands. disappear when the news cycle moves on, This month, we’re getting a head start we’ve brought in a mental health expert on celebrating Pride. We’ve teamed up to talk about how we can work with Davis Pride for this special to regulate our nervous systems issue—and we’re proud to be doafter gun violence. nating a portion of this month’s We’re also taking all the ad revenue to Davis Pride, suptalk about the cost of eggs to a porting events and programming NEWSLETTER hyperlocal level: what the landfor our LGBTQ+ community.

Scan to subscribe! scape of the bird world means In this issue, you’ll find local for our wallets. businesses that support Pride, And, we’ll introduce you to one of a life-changing Pride reading list from our favorite vendors at the Davis Farmour friends at The Avid Reader, events to ers Market—a small reminder of the connect and engage with the community, everyday people who make Davis such a and we’re finally sharing a tightly-held vibrant place to live. secret: this year’s Pride Headliner is anThanks for reading, and for being part nounced on page 6! of this community.

We’re also taking space to reflect I’ll see you around town — and on serious moments from the past few Happy Pride! weeks. After the shooting during Picnic Day celebrations, we spoke with the Davis Police about how they’re working to HANNA NAKANO Editor & Publisher @thedirt.davis

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Pride Celebrations in Davis’ Central park. Photography by: Mootens Productions (mootensproductions.com).

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The month of May is all about gearing up for Pride in Davis! Mark your calendars to join Davis PRIDE in the annual rainbow crosswalk painting around Central Park on May 25, starting at 6a. See davispride.org for exact details closer to the date.

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This month welcomes back an epic lineup of Picnic in the Park concerts this summer at the Davis Farmers Market. Cold Shot on May 7, Kindred Spirits May 14, The Teds May 21, and According to Bazooka May 28.

A curated selection of community events, art and music news, locally made products and more, hand-picked by The Dirt’s editorial team.

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9 When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! Davis Musical Theatre Company brings Sister Act to life in a divine show recommended for ages 14 & up. Thru May 18.

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Avid Reader hosts the kick off of a national tour for the launch of Davis author Jessica Guerrieri’s debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Winner of the UC Davis Maurice Prize for Fiction, Guerrieri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author and Oprah’s Book Club Pick, Lara Love Hardin discussing the novel’s themes of motherhood, family, and addiction. Each ticket includes a signed copy of the novel. Event held May 22 at Veterans Memorial Theatre.

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Hope Café brings music, conversation & inspiration to International House Davis May 20. Enjoy live music and poetry, community choirs, drinks and snacks, and conversations about care, joy & possibility. Sliding scale tickets required, $5-15.

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The Davis Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Sudwerk Brewing Co. May 3-4, with incredible music, taiko performances, and community art opportunities. Cherry Blossom Festival is a free celebration of Asian American art, culture, and joy in Davis.

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5 The City of Davis ho sts a community meeting on the future of the City’s new skate park at Ve terans Memorial Theatre May 7. Hear from Grindline Skate parks, who will design the new ska tepark, and give your input.

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A new documentary about homelessness in Sacramento and Yolo County screens at Veterans Memorial Theatre May 8. Out Here presents homelessness through the eyes of a social worker who has emerged from his troubled past to work on the front lines of the escalating crisis in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.

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Police on scene at Community Park April 12. Image: ABC10.

Safety response following gun violence in Davis

by Sonora Slater, for The Dirt

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shooting in Davis during Picnic Day festivities Saturday, April 12 left several injured and exposed children and their families to gun violence. As of publication in late April, no arrests have been made. As Davis gears up for another month of community events and festivals, safety preparations are top of mind across the City.

Picnic Day, an annual UC Davis Open House, brings tens of thousands of visitors to campus each year — but off-campus, it draws a different crowd as the unofficial biggest partying day in Davis.

One of these parties, hosted in Community Park by UC Davis fraternity Phi Beta Sigma, was the site of the shooting.

The fraternity has held similar events on Picnic Day for several years, but a widely-advertised performance by Stockton rapper Haiti Babii at this year’s gathering significantly increased attendance, with hundreds of people coming from all over the region to see the musical artist — who has more than 730K monthly listeners — for free.

The party turned violent near 3 p.m., when multiple shots were fired into the

crowd. Three people were struck, including a 24-year-old and two teenagers: one from Sacramento, and one who attends Davis Joint Unified School District. Others were injured during the rush to exit the park, tripping while running to safety.

All victims are expected to make a full physical recovery.

It took more than an hour and a half, and a helicopter with a public address system to clear the park, according to Davis Police. In total, more than 50 officers responded to the shooting. Davis Senior High School, where a jazz choir gala was ongoing, was temporarily placed on lockdown. Livestream footage of a Little League baseball game across the street shows the moment gunshots were fired — children running to safety or laying on the ground while parents and coaches lay on top of them to shield them.

One father of a child in the game, told The Dirt his son was pulled from the field by other parents while he pulled his daughter and one of her classmates under the bleachers as fleeing partygoers ran through the area. Later, he and his wife, a registered ICU nurse, were able to help triage the wounds for two of the victims who

had been shot in the feet/ankle area. The father, who wished to remain anonymous, said his older kids understood what had happened, but the younger ones assumed the sound had come from fireworks.

As people scrambled to leave the party, the overwhelm of traffic merged with already existent Picnic Day traffic, resulting in a localized gridlock. Carol Parker told The Dirt it took her nearly an hour to get from the intersection of West Covell and Anderson to 2nd and F St. — normally an 8 minute trip.

Five days after the shooting, the Davis Police Department took to Instagram and Facebook to announce they believed there had been multiple shooters, and described one as a black male adult, between 20-25 years old, under 6 feet tall with an average build.

If you have information about this crime or the subjects involved, or videos or photos of the incident, email tipline@ davispd.org.

Safety plans for the future Though the on-campus portion of Picnic Day is typically known to be safe and

family-friendly, the day does have a long history of increased crime rates off campus. In 2017, a man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun in downtown Davis. And in 2010, numerous fights, robberies and reports of gunshots from a passing car resulted in major policing policy changes, including increased staffing that drew on support from neighboring agencies and a zero-tolerance policy for infractions.

Shortly after the shooting, Davis city council members unanimously passed a resolution forming a subcommittee to address Picnic Day safety concerns.

Specifically, they discussed looking into how to refine the permit process for public events. The fraternity did obtain a noise permit for a small gathering, but according to an article in the Sacramento Bee, Davis police say that they would not have allowed the event had they known how big the gathering would end up being, or that the group was inviting such a high-profile guest. Public commenters at the city council meeting pointed out that although the artist performing was not listed on the permit, he was advertised as performing at the party across social

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media as early as February.

“This is not something small that happened in our community,” Council member Josh Chapman said at the meeting. “This could’ve gone in an extremely different direction.”

The police department said they are reevaluating their safety plan as we approach a month of large city-wide events that often draw in visitors, including Whole Earth Festival, Celebrate Davis, and the Davis Pride Festival, all happening in May. “We are actively re-evaluating our process for providing security to events in the City,” DPD Lieutenant Dan Beckwith told The Dirt. “It is always our goal to review events and identify areas where we can improve security moving forward.”

For years, organizers at Davis Pride have worked to keep their event welcoming and safe for everyone by hiring a private security firm to monitor the event and asking volunteers to observe and report anything they think could be of concern.

“The safety, security and overall enjoyment at any of our events is the Davis Phoenix Coalition’s number one priority,” Sandré Nelson, the director of Davis Pride, told The Dirt. “Both our volunteers and security firm have ensured that we have had limited incidents at Davis Pride and we will continue to do so using the “See Something, Say Something” model.”

The Little League father who was

present during the shooting said he and his family still feel safe attending public events, and believe that this was a tragic anomaly.

“We’re totally fine with upcoming big events,” he said. “I think it helps to frame up the events this way: A frat threw a party with a big headliner and [they] advertised far better than expected this year.

Maybe they, or the city, could’ve anticipated crowd sizes better. But you can have these types of events and parties safely.”

Instead of their usual Tuesday practice after the Picnic Day shooting, Little Leaguers were invited to a UC Davis Aggies Baseball game. Young players were welcomed onto the field with the college team, to help anxious players readjust to being on the field. “I think this did wonders to just normalize things for the kids and parents,” the father said.

For many, the effect will be long lasting. Exposure to gun violence, according to the American Psychiatric Association, even without injury, can result in significant psychological trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Anais Foley-Kennedy, another Davis parent present at the game, reflected on the event on Facebook.

“One of our sweet four-year-olds in the car was asking, ‘Why were we running?’ as she continued to enjoy her ranch Doritos,” Foley-Kennedy wrote. “It sank in [...] this was something that these innocent children would carry with them for the rest of their lives.”

Davis Little Leage players join the UCD Aggie Baseball team on their field. Image: UCD Athletics.

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M E N T A L H E A LT H M AT T E R S : YO L O C O U N T Y

By Emma Shandy Anway, MS LMFT

Regulating your nervous system after gun violence

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he morning of April 12th in Davis was a joyous one as the community engaged with all things Picnic Day. As I watched the parade with my friends and family, I remember feeling so grateful to have a day to relax and play—three hours later I was sitting in my house with my kids, listening to the police helicopters overhead, fighting off my own anxiety while explaining to my kids why we could not go to the park as we planned.

Gun violence continues to be a common enough occurrence that it is important to know how to take care of yourself and the nervous system in the aftermath.

1. Give yourself Permission to feel (or not feel). There’s no “right or wrong” thing to feel after traumatic events. Rage, grief, despair, panic, numb… all of it is valid. Make space for these feelings without judging them, then try journaling, reaching out to a friend, or just taking a few quiet moments to name what you’re feeling. That can help find calm in the midst of them.

2. Limit media consumption. It is important to stay informed, but endless access to news scrolling can overwhelm your nervous system and spike feelings of powerlessness. Give yourself permission to unplug.

Find 1-2 trusted sources and set boundaries around how often you check for updates. Give your brain some breathing room.

3. Connect with others. Take time to reach out to friends and neighbors. Give yourself space to process and grieve together. Talk about your experiences with what happened, what you’re currently feeling and what may be helpful moving forward. The gentle reminder that you are not alone is incredibly grounding.

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ADA VOX HEADLINES 2025 DAVIS PRIDEFEST

by Wendy Weitzel, for Davis Phoenix Coalition

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rag queen Ada Vox will be the headline performer at the 2025 Davis PrideFest on June 7. The event is just one of a month’s worth of local activities to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, including a fun run, skate and comedy nights, and plenty of drag queens.

The activities share the theme “Forever Loud and Proud!”

The 11th annual Davis PrideFest is at Civic Center Park, at Sixth and B streets, behind Davis City Hall. The community-focused, family-friendly event includes a music festival, resources, vendors, food, drinks and more – from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.

Ada Vox was a semi-finalist in ABC’s “American Idol” in 2018, and the runner up in 2022 on the Paramount+ drag queen singing competition “Queen of the Universe.” She performed at the 2022 Davis Pride event. The San Antonio-based singer lists her influences as Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle. Notable performances include The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun,”

Ada Vox publicity photo 2025: Ada Vox was a Top 8 contestant on ABC’s “American Idol,” and runner up in 2022 on the Paramount+ drag queen singing competition “Queen of the Universe.” (Courtesy photo)

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emmas-revolution: Emma’s Revolution includes Sandy O., left, and Pat Humphries.

The band will perform at the 2025 Davis PrideFest. (Photo by Irene Young)

Jennifer Holiday’s “And I am Telling You I am Not Going,” and Journey’s “Open Arms.” She was the first drag queen to make the “American Idol” Top 8.

Northern California activist folk duo Emma’s Revolution will also bring their truth-telling lyrics and melodies to the 2025 Davis PrideFest. “For more than 20 years, Emma’s Revolution has written about critical issues happening in the world, lending their voices to the movements those issues inspire, and delivering moving, uplifting performances. Their songs have been praised by Pete Seeger, covered by Holly Near, featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ and Pacifica’s ‘Democracy Now!,’ and sung around the world,” their website says. Band members Pat Humphries and Sandy O. are queer and non-conforming women who work on the front lines of social justice movements.

Organizers have a great lineup of performers and activities scheduled, with returning entertainment including the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, the marching band Noise Violation and the always popular Drag Revue. There will be activity zones for children, teens and seniors. The

event is free but donations are welcome.

The title sponsors are Dignity Health and Woodland Clinic Medical Group.

Food trucks include Authentic Street Taco, Hefty Gyros, Sahara Kebab, Street Philly Truck, Bubble Hive, Kona Ice and NikNek Lemonade. Vegetarian options will be available.

The following day, Sunday, June 8, is the Run for Equality, starting at 8 a.m.

It includes a 5K and 1K run/walk from Central Park, at Fourth and C streets, downtown Davis. The run is the fundraiser that makes the festival possible.

Registration is $35 until May 26, $40 from May 27 to June 7, and $45 on race day. Visit davispride.org/run.

Saturday, June 14, is Skate with Pride.

The night will include a disc jockey, disco lights and food trucks from 7 to 9 p.m. Skating will be under the Davis Farmers Market Pavilion in Central Park, Fourth and C streets, in downtown Davis. Participants bring roller or in-line skates and wear colorful attire, skating to lively music. This event is also free, with donations welcome.

On Thursday, June 19, Dunloe Brew-

ing Co. will be the venue for Drink with Pride and Drag Trivia, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1606 Olive Drive in Davis. Trivia is $15 to enter.

The fun continues Friday, June 27 for Davis Pride Comedy Night, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd. Presented by Laughs on the Lake, tickets are $40 through June 8, $60 June 9-26, and $75 on June 27, with VIP experiences available. Visit davispride. org/comedy to see the lineup and purchase tickets.

To set the tone for Pride Month, volunteers will paint rainbow crosswalks around Davis’ Central Park between 6 and 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 25.

The Davis Pride committee is happy to help businesses show their colors and promote their pride events for June. Email admin@davisphoenixco.org for a poster.

June is International LGBTQ+ Month.

Davis Pride events are coordinated by an all-volunteer community formed by the Davis Phoenix Coalition, a nonprofit that works to foster diversity, eliminate intolerance, prevent hate-motivated violence, and support LGBTQ+ youths in Davis and surrounding communities. The coalition was founded in the aftermath of a 2013 anti-gay attack on Davis resident “Mikey” Partida. Proceeds from Davis Pride events fund the coalition’s anti-racism and anti-bullying campaigns, support to LGBTQ+ youths and their families, and outreach with area police departments, churches and schools. To donate, go to davisphoenixco.org/donate.

For more information about the event, or becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or volunteer, visit davispride.org. To learn details as they unfold, follow Davis Pride on Facebook and Instagram.

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DAVIS PRIDE EVENTS May 25: Volunteers will paint rainbow crosswalks around Davis’ Central Park, from 6 to 9 a.m.

June 5: Sing with Pride at the UC Davis Mondavi Center, 7 p.m.

June 7: Pride is a Protest rally, Central Park, downtown Davis, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 7: The 11th annual Davis PrideFest, a community fair and music festival, from 3 to 8 p.m. in Civic Center Park, Sixth and B streets June 8: The 11th annual Run/Walk for Equality, 8 a.m. to noon from Central Park June 14: Skate with Pride, 7 to 9 p.m. in Central Park June 19: Drink with Pride trivia night 6 to 9 p.m. at Dunloe Brewing Co., 1606 Olive Drive June 27: Davis Pride Comedy Night presented by Laughs on the Lake, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd.

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PRIDE Reading List

by Holly Snyder Thompson, The Avid Reader

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ew things in my life have been more transformative than literature. Books and stories got under my skin early and have been unrelenting agents of change ever since.

Turns out, I needed books to help guide me through understanding myself and others—in many ways, but most crucially in regards to sexuality and gender identity. This list of books rewrote my neural pathways and brought me joy, empathy, heartbreak and action.

As we celebrate Pride in Davis, consider taking some time to crack open one of these books written by queer authors, featuring queer protagonists and stories. Bonus: our social media coordinator, Kayla, has included her list as well.

HOLLY’S TOP FIVE • Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli  BI REPRESENTATION “Insightful prose teems with compassionate interrogations of the harms of compulsory heterosexuality and societally prescribed narratives. Albertalli crafts a striking portrait of one teenager’s experience navigating sexual fluidity and the sometimes overwhelming fear of reinventing oneself.” —Publishers Weekly

• Pet by Akwaeke Emezi  TRANS REPRESENTATION “Emezi’s characters are diverse in race, physical ability and especially gender....

Readers might see in Jam’s surroundings a version of a world that they, like Jam, might choose to fight for.” —BookPage • Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan  GAY REPRESENTATION, TRANS REPRESENTATION “Both celebratory and elegiac… There’s much to discuss here about identity, about social media, about community— and it would be a particularly stellar choice for a multi-generational LGBTQfocused book club.” —The Bulletin • This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone  LESBIAN REPRESENTATION “A twisting, sapphic time travel fantasy love story that never stops surprising: ElMohtar and Gladstone have written the ultimate in enemies-to-lovers romance.”

—Booklist • I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver  NONBINARY REPRESENTATION “A soft, sweet, and incredibly important story about a nonbinary teen finding their voice. This book is going to be so important to so many people.” —Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper

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KAYLA’S TOP FIVE • Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick  GAY REPRESENTATION “Reflecting a full spectrum of time and love, Run Away with Me will run away with you.” — Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked • A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell  TRANS REPRESENTATION “A Victorian queer love story that will have you giggling and blushing… This book is full of charm and low-stakes adventure, just the warm and soft romance many of us are looking for.” —NPR • Nimona by ND Stevenson  GAY REPRESENTATION “Nimona, with all her flaws, breaks away completely from what women are allowed to be in popular fiction.” — Vanity Fair BONUS: This has now been adapted into one of the best animated films you’ll ever see!

For even more Pride recommendations from Holly and Kayla, scan this QR code to visit our full curated list.

• Salt Slow by Julia Armfield  LESBIAN REPRESENTATION “Surreal, muscular stories…

Fusing genres with supernatural grace, Armfield takes the discourse about inhabiting a female body to spooky, surprising places.” —Esquire • A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab  GAY REPRESENTATION “Confident prose and marvelous touches - a chameleon coat, a scarlet river of magic, a piratical antiheroine - bring exuberant life to an exhilarating adventure among the worlds.” —Publishers Weekly

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LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

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fter a lifetime of noticing, Davis poet Sandra Rendig’s first full collection of poetry—Heart and Bones—is a real life, tangible tribute to her years of poetic documentation.

Heart and Bones, published by The Poetry Box, is a collection that notices the beauty, wonder, and awareness around all of us.

“The thing that I hope to share with readers is that what creates a meaningful life is the noticing,” Rendig tells The Dirt. “The fact that we are born is one of the many miracles that our precious planet supports.”

Rendig’s work also supports the importance of relationships. “Many of these poems reflect my love and admiration for my mother and father who were children of Italian immigrants,” she said. “A few of the poems reflect my strong bond with my husband of 53-years who helped in numerous ways to enable this book to come into being.”

Heart and Bones is available for purchase at The Avid Reader and will also be available for purchase at Rendig’s speaking engagement at the Stephens Branch Library May 8 at 11a.

The event is free.

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DAVIS S —But Make it Fabulous!

Where bicycles meet rainbows and every corner smiles in color.

This spread is your invitation to celebrate love, art, and all things wonderfully Davis.

Shoutout to our fabulous sponsors for riding with us on this Pride journey—because supporting Pride never goes out of style. #DavisPride

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Davis Pride CITY OF DAVIS cityofdavis.org MABEL’S MARKET Joyfully bringing people together mabelsmarketdavis.com UCD ARTS DEPT arts.ucdavis.edu EUPHORIA POLE STUDIO Use code DavisPride for $5 off an intro class through June! euphoriapolestudio.com

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FIREWORKS OUT, DRONES IN AT THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATE DAVIS

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parkling lights will fill the Davis night sky in a spectacular show as usual after Celebrate Davis this month—but there’s an exciting, more earth-friendly twist this year.

The grand finale of the 22nd annual Celebrate Davis will feature a live drone show instead of the traditional fireworks. Eco- and health-conscious event organizers around the country are transitioning to drone shows to

lessen the environmental and health problems associated with burning fireworks.

Burning fireworks releases particulate matter—solid or liquid particles suspended in the air—, heavy metals, and other pollutants. Breathing this can cause respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, or other health effects. The air pollution, water contamination and wildlife disruption associated with fireworks are also

major catalysts.

The Davis Chamber of Commerce hosts Celebrate Davis, the annual celebration of all things Davis. The celebration is a time of community, allowing folks who call Davis home the chance to mingle with the human faces behind local businesses and organizations. It’s connection, community—and a really fun time hanging with friends on the lawn. Don’t forget your lawn blanket and sunscreen.

CELEBRATE D A FRIDAY, MAY VIS: 16 5:30p— 9p at Commun

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Bounce houses •Live stage show Bike valet•Ph oto booths Local vendor s•Family fun zone Beer and win e garden Food & more!

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EARTH TO THE PEOPLE: WHOLE EARTH FEST 2025

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hole Earth Festival began as a small art class project on the UC Davis Quad in 1969, where students used art to teach about activism, wellness, and environmental sustainability in an interactive and creative way. Fifty-six years later, UCD students continue the tradition of Whole Earth Festival—now a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in Davis.

This year’s WEF features live music on two stages (each with their own diverse line-ups!), more than 15 vegetarian food vendors, more than 100 craft vendors selling handmade goods, an art space, an education space, a kids’ space, an experiential dome, and a staff dome.

FEATURED FOOD VENDORS: Dumpling House, Purple Tree Cafe, Hand Scooped Ice Cream Cart from Forney’s Kettle Corn, Tropical Hut, Acai Fresh, NikNek Lemonade.

FEATURED CRAFT BOOTHS: Spiral Spectrum, Katie Morris Ceramics, Dine Tribe, UC Davis student craft vendors.

The art space will display student & community art, in collaboration with Open Walls Collective, Aggie Arts, SJP, Third Space, the Secret Spot, & more. The experiential space is set to feature performances from the Pole Dance Club at UC Davis, along with numerous other performances and workshops.

WEF staff strives to reach our foundational goal of being a “zero waste” festival. Two of the most impactful efforts happen throughout the festival weekend via WEF’s Compost and Recycling (C&R) Program and our Whole Earth Reusables Cooperative (WERC).

At C&R, staff and volunteers handsort all waste accumulated at the Sign up to festival to ensure it can be properly volunteer here! composted and recycled. WERC provides reusable dishes that all food at the festival is served on, which staff and volunteers wash throughout the weekend.

WEF would be impossible without the wondrous volunteer help we have each year.

Volunteering is simple and comes with cool swag. Volunteers receive a free shirt with this year’s poster design and a free meal for each 4 hour shift completed.

FRIDAY, MAY 9: 12p—10p

SATURDAY, MAY 10: 10a—10p

SUNDAY, MAY 11: 10a—5p : UC Davis Quad

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Aziz Fattahi loads his wagon with Davis Farmers Market produce for his restaurant, Village Pizza & Pints.

He also owns Village Bakery, which sells breads and pastries at the Saturday market.

(Randii MacNear/ Courtesy photo)

VILLAGE BAKERY SELLS – AND BUYS – AT THE FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market,  AttheretheareDavis the loyal shoppers and

much they like the breads and are glad we are in Davis.” the loyal sellers. Aziz Fattahi is both.

Specialties include cheese breads, Fattahi owns Village Bakery, which levain, ciabattas, pastries, sticky buns and sells breads, pastries, muffins and croissants – some with fillings like cuscroissants every Saturday at the farmers tard or Nutella. The most popular item on market. But he lets his employees do the Saturday mornings is the custard-filled selling, because he’s usually busy filling croissants with berries. his wagon full of farm-fresh Fattahi is picky about produce for his restaurant what he makes and what he and bakery. sells. “I have my taste and

by Wendy Weitzel, for Davis Farmers Market The Village Bakery store my background, and how I is at 814 Second St. in downsee food. I try to make whattown Davis. Later this year, he plans ever variety the best I can. I don’t skimp to move it to the former Uncle Vito’s on quality. I get the good stuff. If it costs space at 524 Second St. He also owns more, you just have to raise your prices.

Village Pizza & Pints at 236 B St., across I have to like it, and I have kind of a high Third Street from the market, as well standard for that.” as a wholesale production bakery on He says that’s exactly why he shops at Spafford Street. the farmers market when he can. “It’s a Fattahi has been selling at the farmers little higher price but it’s better quality. I market since 1997, when he wanted to want (my food) to be the best I can do.” expose more people to his naturally ferGrowing up in Iran, he only knew mented artisan breads and baguettes. “It’s fresh food. He didn’t eat processed or good business … a good market,” he said. packaged stuff. “You develop a taste for He doesn’t work the market stand fresh ingredients and food made with the anymore but he loves the feedback. “To freshest ingredients. I’m sure it affects my this day, I hear people commenting how view of everything food wise.”

His wife is Italian, and they travel to Italy a lot. “I copy things that I see there and like a lot. I’m lucky I have a good palette and can taste things other people don’t – or don’t appreciate. I appreciate good flavors. My customers probably have the same kind of taste in food.”

Fattahi likes shopping at the Davis Farmers Market “because it’s good products. It’s local, directly from the farmers.

The quality is very, very good. And it’s fresh – as fresh as it can be.”

He especially loves the bounty of summertime, saying, “I wish the summer season lasted longer.”

Fattahi buys heirloom and cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce greens for his salads, and enjoys the eggplants for pizzas and dips. “The Chinese purple eggplants are very good and have a lot of flavor.”

He makes drinks with the citrus, and uses basil and other herbs for pizzas and bruschetta. He also enjoys the melons, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes.

“It just makes me feel good that I’m getting something local, also,” he said.

“But the quality is better than I can get (elsewhere).”

Village Bakery offers a wide variety of breads and pastries each Saturday at the Davis Farmers Market. (Wendy Weitzel/Courtesy photo)

VILLAGE BAKERY Find them at the Davis Farmers Market every Saturday, rain or shine.

Owner: Aziz Fattahi Businesses: When it’s not the Saturday morning market, you can shop at Village Bakery at 814 Second St. in Davis. It’s moving soon to a larger space downtown, at 524 Second St. (former home to Uncle Vito’s). Fattahi owns a wholesale production bakery on Spafford Street, and Village Pizza & Pints at 236 B St., across Third Street from the Davis Farmers Market.

Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/vpgbakery/

DAVIS FARMERS MARKET Central Park, Fourth and C streets, Davis Saturdays: 8a–1p, year-round Wednesdays: 4–8p May through September for Picnic in the Park; 3–6p October through April

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S I V A D N I $20 l—even dessert l a t i s e o d t a h t A deli lineup by @mydaviscalifornia

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his week, we stopped by one of the most iconic lunch spots in Davis: Zia’s Delicatessen. If you’ve been downtown, you’ve probably walked by this local gem. But here’s what you might not know—Zia’s offers more than just sandwiches.

We were on a mission to hit all the $20 checklist items: sandwich, side, drink, and dessert. And Zia’s delivered. Big time.

full breakdown in action? Head to @ mydaviscalifornia on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube for the

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The Viareggio Sandwich  $9.59  Zia’s most popular sandwich and for good reason. Roasted turkey, house-made pesto mayo, smoked mozzarella, lettuce, and tomato on a soft Italian roll. Flavor-packed and super satisfying.

more $20 finds

Caprese Salad  $2.73  A light and classic side with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil, and a simple oil & vinegar drizzle.

Measured by weight.

Images: @Ziasdeli on Instagram.

Want to see the

San Pellegrino  $1.85  Crisp and citrusy. A nice palate cleanser between bites.

Lemon Bar  $2.50  Their most popular dessert, and the perfect finish. Bright, tangy, and not overly sweet—Zia’s nails the balance.

The Verdict T H E F U L L TO TA L ? $ 16.67.

Under budget, and we still managed to grab a drink and dessert. Zia’s is the kind of place where you can treat yourself without feeling like you overspent—and that’s what this series is all about: finding moments of happiness supporting our local small businesses, while being gentle on our own wallets.

around Davis.

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The Power of Volunteerism and Community A LOVE LET TER TO DAVIS after nearly 25 years, I’m

saying goodbye to the community that shaped me, inspired me, and gave me more than I could ever give back. Davis will always be my first love—and leaving it is far from easy. But I take with me everything this town has taught me: the value of service, the richness of true friendships, and the belief that the best way to live a meaningful life is to pour your energies into something larger than yourself.

Volunteerism is, in my view, the most productive and rewarding way to spend a life. It allows you to reflect and know your days were spent doing something meaningful. Every friendship I hold dear in Davis began through shared service— side by side at events, on committees, and in countless community efforts.

I recently stepped down from my final board position at the Davis Cemetery District—a true jewel of our community.

If you haven’t visited lately, I encourage you to walk the grounds. It’s a place of peace, history, public art (including the deeply moving COVID-19 Memorial), and natural beauty as an accredited arboretum. Like so much of Davis, it’s a place quietly elevated by the hands of volunteers, guided by excellent staff.

I’m especially grateful for the years I’ve spent supporting the Yolo Crisis Nursery. As its Founding Friend in 2002, I’ve watched this essential service grow from a tiny rental space to the brink of a permanent, purpose-built home. I recently toured the new facility in its final construction stages, and I can’t describe the pride I felt in seeing what awaits children and families from throughout Yolo County. The nursery’s staff, led by Heather Sleuter, are a testament to what beautiful hearts and steadfast commitment can accomplish. They embody the very

 A note from Heidy Kellison

best of Davis.

This town has always had a culture of stepping up. Davis can be intense—any longtime resident knows that. But in my experience, the intensity so often stems from love: for each other, for ideas, for the planet. It’s a place filled with people determined to make things better. It’s a place that believes in justice, inclusion, and compassion—and it’s willing to work hard for all three.

Throughout my time here, I’ve thrown myself into projects I believed in: from founding Friends of the Yolo Crisis Nursery, to championing a homework policy rooted in balance and fairness for all students, to promoting local businesses (especially during the pandemic), and helping raise funds for our schools.

I served as a First 5 Yolo Commissioner for a decade, helping

Images courtesy Heidy Kellison. L-R: Covid Memorial ribbon cutting; Shopping locally at Avid & Co. during the pandemic; With Gina Daleiden at Yolo Crisis Nursery groundbreaking; Davis' completed Covid Memorial.

build stronger services for families and children. One of the people who has most inspired me along the way is my longtime friend Gina Daleiden, Executive Director of First 5 Yolo. Her extraordinary work ethic, wisdom-centered talent, and unwavering devotion to children and families have shaped not just the agency, but the future of early childhood services in Yolo County and the state of California. I feel incredibly fortunate to have learned from her.

There have been so many chapters, each one imprinted on my soul forever.

Davis taught me that when the world feels overwhelming, the most hopeful thing to do is act locally. The ripples are real—and they start right where we live.

Thank you, Davis. For everything.

— Heidy Kellison

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POPE FRANCIS: A MAN WHO CARED DEEPLY ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT

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remember a few years ago while I was commitment to society and interior peace.” walking downtown, a car pulled up alongSt. Francis, it should be noted, died on side me and several people inside shouted October 3, 1226, nearly 900 years ago. He out, “We love your Pope.” appears to have been a bit ahead of his time.

They were talking about Pope Francis.

Adds Pope Francis in Laudato Sí, “Francis They pulled over and we had a short chat. helps us to see that an integral ecology calls They didn’t share my Catholic faith, for openness to categories which but they did share a fondness for transcend the language of mathePope Francis, whose humility matics and biology, and take us and common touch earned to the heart of what it is to be him respect and praise from human. Just as happens when people all over the world, we fall in love with someone, those of different faiths and whenever he would gaze at those who had no religious the sun, the moon or the smallbeliefs at all. est of animals, he burst into Several years into his song, drawing all other creatures pontificate, in May of 2015, he into his praise. He communed Read all of Bob published an encyclical titled with all creation, even preaching Dunning’s writings at “Laudato Sí” subtitled “On care to the flowers, inviting them ‘to thewaryone.com. for Our Common Home.” praise the Lord, just as if they At that moment, I suppose, he were endowed with reason.’ “ became known as the “EnvironOkay, I love Pope Francis mental Pope,” as he quoted the Saint whose and St. Francis and I have a deep love of name he chose as his own, Francis of Assisi. flowers, even dandelions, but I’m drawing the Wrote Pope Francis, “I do not want to write line at actually preaching to them. Maybe that’s this Encyclical without turning to that attractive why he’s Saint Francis and I’m just plain old and compelling figure, whose name I took as Bob. my guide and inspiration when I was elected Laudato Sí runs to 142 pages, each one Bishop of Rome. I believe that Saint Francis more compelling than the last, as the Pope lays is the example par excellence of care for the out what is happening on earth and the effect it vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived has on the most vulnerable among us. out joyfully and authentically. He is the patron “Climate change,” he goes on, “is a global saint of all who study and work in the area problem with grave implications: environof ecology, and he is also much loved by mental, social, economic, political and for the non-Christians. distribution of goods. It represents one of the “He was particularly concerned for God’s principal challenges facing humanity in our creation and for the poor and outcast. He day. Its worst impact will probably be felt by loved, and was deeply loved for his joy, his developing countries in coming decades. Many generous self-giving, his open-heartedness. of the poor live in areas particularly affected He was a mystic and a pilgrim who lived with by phenomena related to warming, and their simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God, means of subsistence are largely dependent on with others, with nature and with himself. He natural reserves and ecosystemic services such shows us just how inseparable the bond is beas agriculture, fishing and forestry. tween concern for nature, justice for the poor, “They have no other financial activities or

Photography by: Ashwin Vaswani on Unsplash. resources which can enable them to adapt to climate change or to face natural disasters, and their access to social services and protection is very limited. For example, changes in climate, to which animals and plants cannot adapt, lead them to migrate; this in turn affects the livelihood of the poor, who are then forced to leave their homes, with great uncertainty for their future and that of their children.

“There has been a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty caused by environmental degradation. They are not recognized by international conventions as refugees; they bear the loss of the lives they have left behind, without enjoying any legal protection whatsoever. Sadly, there is widespread indifference to such suffering, which is even now taking place throughout our world.

Our lack of response to these tragedies involving our brothers and sisters points to the loss of that sense of responsibility for our fellow men and women upon which all civil society is founded.”

Ten years ago Pope Francis paid a visit to the United States, visiting Washington, D.C. and

addressing a joint session of Congress. He then headed to New York City and celebrated Mass in Madison Square Garden.

He finished his tour in Philadelphia, where he celebrated an outdoor Mass for over a million people on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

A month or so before Pope Francis’ arrival on American soil, I received a call from the program director of the Catholic Channel, part of Sirius XM Satellite Radio that is headquartered in New York City.

Would I be willing to help cover the portion of the Pope’s tour that involved New York and Philadelphia, sometimes on the air in studio and other times out in the field covering one of his many live events?

I couldn’t say “yes” fast enough.

I will not lie and say that the Pope mentioned me by name in his homily. Or that I received Holy Communion directly from his hand.

I was just one pilgrim in a million who was happy to be at this very spot at this very moment in the City of Brotherly Love.

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Longtime Davis columnist Bob Dunning is a contributor to The Dirt because he believes in quality local journalism.

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MAY IS WATER SAFETY MONTH An essential read for anyone who spends time around water with children

by Rose Cholewinski, SwimAmerica-Davis for The Dirt

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ay marks National Water Safety Month, and at SwimAmerica-Davis, we’re proud to spotlight a core part of our mission: helping kids become safer and more confident in and around water.

Each year in the U.S., nearly one thousand children lose their lives to drowning. It’s the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4, and the second leading cause for those under 14.

These are devastating statistics—but the good news is: drowning is preventable.

What Water Safety Really Means Water safety is about more than just knowing how to swim. A good learn-toswim program should teach children to: • Roll over and float to breathe • Call for and wait for help • Enter and exit the water safely

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Never swim alone Respect all water-whether it’s a pool, lake, or the bathtub

Always Check the Pool First If a child is missing—even for a moment—check the water first. Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent.

Always ensure that barriers are secure and pool areas are monitored to prevent accidents before they happen.

5 Layers of Water Protection We teach swimming skills, but we also educate families on a broader approach to water safety. These Five Layers of Protection provide a comprehensive strategy that every parent and caregiver should know: 1. Supervision: Active, attentive adult supervision is the first and most

important layer. Always keep children within arm’s reach around water. At parties or gatherings, assign a designated Water Watcher—someone whose sole focus is monitoring swimmers.

2. Barriers: Physical barriers such as locked pool gates, door alarms, and secure pool covers add essential protection.

They help prevent unsupervised access to water areas.

3. Life Jackets: When near open water or on boats, make sure children wear properly fitted, Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Even strong swimmers need them in unpredictable natural environments—and adults should wear them too!

4. Swim Lessons: Swim lessons save lives. At SwimAmerica-Davis, we practice survival skills-like floating, rolling over, and swimming to safety. Regular practice ensures kids not only learn these skills but retain them.

5. Emergency Preparation: Every second counts in an emergency. Parents and caregivers should learn CPR, post emergency contact numbers visibly, and have a clear action plan for emergencies involving water.

Our Commitment to Safer Summers At SwimAmerica-Davis, our mission goes beyond swim lessons. We’re here to help every child build the skills and confidence to enjoy the water safely—not just this summer, but all year long. Let’s work together to make this season full of joyful splashes, confident swimmers, and peace of mind for families. Because water safety isn’t just a one-time lesson—it’s a lifelong skill.

SwimAmerica-Davis is located at 2121 2nd St # A101, Davis, CA 95618 and online at swimamericadavis.com.

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It’s Bike Month in Yolo County

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ay is bike month!

With the spring weather, it’s a wonderful time to get out and ride. If you have a bike, now’s a good time to get it checked out and tuned up for spring and summer riding.

will accommodate both types. Tires need to be checked every seven to 10-days for proper inflation. Keeping your tires inflated to the correct pressure helps them last longer and gives you a better, safer ride.

Make sure your chain is oiled. If you’ve had your bike a while, you Spring Bike Prep may want to have your chain inspected to make

by Pamela Thompson, sure it hasn’t stretched.

Making sure your tires The Bike Campaign, are free of cracks and If it has, you can have it for The Dirt properly inflated is a replaced. good place to start. The If your brakes aren’t proper air pressure is on the side of grabbing until the brake handles are your tires, and is a number range almost to your handlebars, or if they followed by PSI. aren’t stopping your bike effectively, The inner tubes in your tires they may need new brake pads or may have Schrader valves or Presta adjusting by a bike mechanic. valves. If you don’t have a tire Spring’s a good time to check pump, get one with a gauge that your helmet for cracks or worn

straps, too. If you find either, it’s time to replace your helmet. And make sure you have a good lock in case you want to stop along the way.

Remember to always lock your bike to a stand to deter bike thieves.

Make a Difference with your Rides Now that you and your bike are ready to ride, why not join in a cycling challenge? You can join Love to Ride at lovetoride.net where you can log your rides. Your logged riding information data is anonymous, and gets used by planners to improve infrastructure—so you’re making a positive impact.

There are lots of places in our area to go on a bike. The Davis Bike Loop is 12-miles long, and winds through some of the prettiest areas of Davis. With the six mile proposed bike loop extension in North Davis you can go 18-miles just in the city limits!

If you want to get out of town, Winters is a nice destination. Beautiful scenery and great places to eat await you, and the 31-mile round trip is a good way to get started on longer rides.

Speaking of riding longer distances, the Davis Double Century is May 17, and volunteers are needed to help along the way. Run by the Davis Bike Club, the 200 mile route through Yolo, Napa, and Lake counties is one of the best supported rides in California.

Sign up to volunteer at the Davis Double Century!

The Bike Campaign, along with its counterpart, The Bike Garage, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 to help educate people about bicycling and encourage more people to ride their bikes. We work closely with city governments, county health departments, school districts, and community service groups.

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POPUP ART SHOWS & LIVE MUSIC FREE, MONTHLY, SELF GUIDED ART WALK

MAY Explore the Downtown Davis art scene in this free, self-guided monthly art walk. Exhibits are hosted by galleries, art studios & businesses in Davis.

ARBORETUM ART WORKS 17 Arboretum Dr, Suites G & H | 5:30p–8p.

View artwork by Thelma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson, Schorré Chevalier-Oldham, Joel Bresolin, Judy Catambay, and Amy Teutemacher.

THE ARTERY 207 G St | 6p–9p. New Paintings by Adele Louise Shaw. Adele’s paintings are inspired by the botanical world. She uses many materials–watercolors, inks, encaustic paint, pens, pencils–to fuse layers of color and techniques.

Her art vibrates with undulating forms and earthly elements of fire, air, and water. Flowers–poppies, sunflowers, iris–complement the abstract forms.

DAVIS ARTS CENTER 1919 F St | 5p–7p. Family Open Studio.

Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our free Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own!

DAVIS CRAFT & VINTAGE FAIR E St Plaza | 5p–9p. Shop from arts, crafts, and vintage micro-businesses’ booths, plus free live music. Weather permitting.

LOGOS BOOKS 513 2nd St | 6p–8p. Lifting The Veil. Larry Williams is a retired art teacher whose work utilizes rich colors and enigmatic shapes. His oil paintings incorporate forms that suggest or tease real life while slipping away into abstraction.

MABEL’S MARKET 222 D St, Ste. #1 | 6p–9p. DSHS Artists on the Rise. Six artists from the Davis Senior High School art department display a selection of their work in various media and styles, providing the viewer with a fresh look at the next generation of creatives. Refreshments included and artists present.

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MAK DESIGN+BUILD 430 F St | 5:30p–8:30p. Paintings by Luis Guarnizo. Luis Guarnizo is a Colombian-born painter and Professor Emeritus of Sociology at UC Davis. His work explores the restless and epic nature of human experience. It engages mobility, climate change, and the individual perception of natural and social experiences as physical and existential phenomena.

THE PAINT CHIP 217 F St | 6p–8:30p. The River. Join for a reception for Jerry DeCamp, a well known local artist and influential teacher. His series of oils on canvas is both kinetic and mesmerizing.

PENCE GALLERY 212 D St | 6p–9p. Assorted Flavors is the first annual exhibit dedicated to the artwork of Pence Gallery Members, sharing the creative talent of the artists who support our organization. The Tiny Show features 5 x 7” works of art by over 40 local and regional artists.

Biophilia: Our Longing for Nature is a group show that reflects the artists’ love for living things and the natural world. Enjoy complimentary wine and live music by Sammy & Lauren Leverone.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS 27074 Patwin Rd | 12p–1p. Muusic at Noon Free Concert. Chanteuses treble vocal ensemble will sing a commissioned work, “We Sang Before We Spoke” by Amy Gordon and lyricist Libby Weber, with text based upon their thoughts of what it means to them to sing and to be part of a choir.

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1. Jerry DeCamp, The Paint Chip (detail). 2. Karen Burns, Pence Gallery 3. Judy Catambay, Arboretum Art Works. 4. Luis Guarnizo, MAK Design+Build (detail). 5. Michelle Hsu, Mabel’s Market (detail).

6. Larry Williams, Logos Books (details).

2ND FRIDAY ARTABOUT SPONSORED BY:

Full Details & Guide: pencegallery.org/events/artabout/

Photo by Julia Kicova on Unsplash

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Floral Arranging Experience

U.S. BICYCLING HALL OF FAME. Learn how to arrange your own stunning spring bouquet while supporting a great cause! 5:30p–7:30p. $75

1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 27, 29 Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. A small assortment of tools will be available for use, and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Mon. & Tue. 6p–8p; Thur. 9:30a–11:30a. Free

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Sit, Stitch & Create

YOLO BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring a project to work on and come create with us. 1p–3p. Free

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Healing Arts 6-Session Workshop

PENCE GALLERY. This workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Registration is required in advance through pencegallery.org.

Fridays, May 2–June 6. 10a–11:45a. $25–35

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Arts & Crafts Corner (Adults and Teens Only!)

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Craft and create at your own pace in our adults-and-teens-only Arts & Crafts Corner! 2:30p–4:30p. $10

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Art Explorers: Family Open Studio DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Explore an array

of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult. Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every 2nd Friday for ArtAbout. 5p–7p. $5

3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Art Spark

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. An afternoon in the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio, where you can explore activities connected to the museum’s exhibitions.All ages and skill levels are welcome! 1p–4p. Free

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Magical Miniatures: All Ages

DAVIS ARTS CENTER.Design your own magical miniature using a variety of repurposed and natural materials. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a unique and artistic magical miniature–perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift. For all ages & all materials included. 10:30a–12p. $35

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Magical Miniatures: Ages 13+

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Design your own magical miniature using a variety of repurposed and natural materials. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a unique and artistic magical miniature–perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift. For ages 13+ & all materials included. 1p–2:30p. $35

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How to Draw Workshop: Vehicles THE BARN STUDIO. Explore the fundamentals of drawing vehicles in this engaging, step-by-step workshop led by artist & educator Mark Romero. All skill levels! 3:30p–5:30p. $33.85

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Free Senior Open Studio

THE BARN STUDIO, WOODLAND. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 1p–3p. Free

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Free Youth Art Studio: AfterSchool Open Studio

THE BARN STUDIO, WOODLAND. Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints.

For ages: Elementary + Middle (2nd–8th Grade). Tuesdays, 3:30p–5:30p. Free

6, 13, 20, 27 Drawing Club

DUNLOE BREWING. Bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p–10p. Free

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Knitting & Crochet Circle

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

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Free Youth Art Studio: Mini Open Studio

THE BARN STUDIO, WOODLAND. Arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together, encouraging materials exploration and developing motor skills. Advance registration encouraged.

Materials are provided. Dress for mess.

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Make & Take: Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement

PEREGRINE SCHOOL, SOUTH. Participants will learn the basics of flower arranging in the Sogetsu style of Ikebana, whose motto is “Anytime, anywhere, by anyone.”

Using a variety of containers and materials, we’ll learn the basic ratios of arranging to make them beautiful every time, as well as some techniques to make flower arrangements last longer. 3:45p–5:15p. $25

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2nd Friday ArtAbout

DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond.

This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p–9p. Free

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2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Larry Williams

LOGOS BOOKS. Retired art teacher whose work utilizes rich colors and enigmatic shapes. His oil paintings incorporate forms that suggest or tease real life while slipping away into abstraction. 6p–8p. Free

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bers. It includes work by both emerging & established artists. 11:30a–5p. Free

THE PAINT CHIP. Meet artist Jerry DeCamp. The River exhibition is both kinetic and mesmerizing in color, movement and light. 6p–8:30p. Free

MAY 2–JUNE 29

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2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

PENCE GALLERY. Browse a variety of art exhibits, enjoy complimentary wine, and hear acoustic-based Americana, folk, and bluegrass music live by Sammy & Lauren Leverone.

Exhibits on display include Assorted Flavors: The Member Show, the Tiny Show, and Biophilia: Our Longing for Nature. 6p–9p. Free

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Figure Drawing at the Pence

PENCE GALLERY. People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p–9p. $15–22

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Wheel Throwing Boot Camp

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Refine your wheel throwing technique. The focus is on skill-building, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces. Materials provided. 11a–4p. $115

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Workshop: Acrylic Painting with Kristina Kernytska

THE ARTERY. Learn to use different techniques to paint quickly and easily and work with aerial and geometric perspective. For adults or ages 12+; all materials included. 12p–2p. $35

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Workshop: Ice-cream Acrylic Painting for children with Kristina Kernytska THE ARTERY. Create your own acrylic icecream painting while having fun. Kristina will lead kids and their grown-ups to paint their favorite flavors. Participants will learn to mix colors and discover the color wheel.

For children ages 5-8 (with one parent) or 9+; all materials included. 3p–4:30p. $25

ART SHOWS: CONTINUING MAY 1–JUNE 6

Assorted Flavors: The Member Show PENCE GALLERY. Assorted Flavors is the Pence’s first annual exhibit solely dedicated to the artwork of Pence Gallery Mem-

Tiny Show

PENCE GALLERY. The Tiny Show is back at the Pence, featuring 5 x 7” works of art by more than 40 local and regional artists. Ranging from serious to whimsical, these tiny artworks capture the creativity of Paula Bellacera, Sue Bradford, Linda Clark Johnson, Janet Crittenden, Jeff Downing, Maryann Steinert-Foley, and many others. 11:30a–5p. Free

MAY 2–MAY 26

New Paintings by Adele Louise Shaw, Contemplating “the nature of beauty and the beauty of nature”

THE ARTERY. Adele’s paintings are inspired by the botanical world. She uses many materials to fuse layers of color and techniques.

Her art vibrates with undulating forms and earthly elements of fire, air, and water.

Flowers compliment the abstract forms. Free

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The Fabric of Davis Quilted Art Show DAVIS ARTS CENTER. A whimsical tour of local Davis landmarks is captured in Pauline Jackson’s delightful quilted paintings. Join for a reception with the artist on May 3 from 3p–6p. 10a–6p. Free

THRU MAY 5

Ruby Neri: Taking the Deep Dive

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. An established voice in contemporary ceramics, Neri sculpts brightly colored personal motifs and uninhibited female nudes–playing with familiar forms and monumental scale to challenge our expectations. Free

THRU MAY 5

Light into Density: Abstract Encounters 1920s–1960s

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Start with dedicated art lovers and philanthropists Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem. Add 15 works from their collection by world-renowned artists – including Salvador Dalí, Vassily Kandinsky, Joan Miró and Francis Bacon. Top off with 30 UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students studying studio art, art history and design. Free

THRU JUN 4

Biophilia: Our Longing for Nature

PENCE GALLERY. Artists for millennia have reflected upon nature as the inspiration & subject of their work. Our affiliation with animals, plants, and the wild spaces of our world is defined as ‘biophilia,’ or love for living things. Participating artists include Elaine Bowers, Patrick Cosgrove, Mark

Goudy, William Ishmael, Carol Jenkins, Linda Clark Johnson, Qinqin Liu, Liza Riddle, and Marsha Schindler. 11:30a–5p. Free

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Through Their Eyes: Selections from the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition brings together painting, photography, sculpture and video by some of the most prominent artists working today, as well as rising new voices. Spanning 45 years of art making, Through Their Eyes spotlights the world as experienced by 30 fiercely original and groundbreaking women artists, and is the first presentation of the renowned collection in the United States. Free

BOOKS & TALKS 1

Valente Lecture: Marié Abe, “The Politics and Poetics of Mishearing and South-South Imaginaries”

EVERSON HALL, ROOM 266, UC DAVIS. Marié Abe is Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology in the Department of Music at UC Berkeley. She is a scholar of music and sound with ongoing ethnographic commitments in Japan, Okinawa, Ethiopia, and the US. She is committed to public ethnomusicology through curatorial practice, media, and community engagement. 4p–5:30p.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Tales for Tails

MARY L. STEPHENS 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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Common Good Community Info Talk DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Common Good Community is a non-profit organization rooted in compassion, equity, and faith, that connects individuals and families to essential resources that address health-related social needs. Through their Coordinated Care Companions program, they offer personalized, trauma-informed support to help people navigate complex systems and thrive. 12p–1:30p. Free

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Think. Do. Discover. Emily Winston – Boichik Bagels

1213 GALLAGHER HALL, UC DAVIS. An insightful conversation with Emily Winston, founder of Boichik Bagels. Hear

from Emily about her experience going from transportation technology expert to entrepreneur, and learn what inspired her to bring New York-style bagels to the Bay Area. RSVP encouraged. 5:30p–7p. Free

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Author Event: Sandra Rendig on her new poetry book “Heart and Bones”

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis-based author Sandra Rendig speaks on her newly released poetry book Heart and Bones. The publication is for sale at Avid Reader and will be available for purchase at this event. 11a. Free

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Claudia Krich Talk On Living in Vietnam After the US Left

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE. Of those who remained in Vietnam after the end of the war in April 1975, Claudia Krich was the only one to keep a journal and she recently published it under the title Those Who Stayed. She will talk about her journal and her experiences in Vietnam. 7:30p–9p. Free

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Storytime at Pioneer Park

PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free

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Author Talk: Alice Rothchild

THE AVID READER. Alice Rothchild will speak about her remarkable autobiography, Inspired and Outraged: The Making of a Feminist Physician. Written entirely in free verse, it tells of her journey from 1950’s good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicine. 6p–7p. Free

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Stories on Stage Davis presents Bob Dunning

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Enjoy an evening with the legendary local columnist, as actor Larry Lew presents some of Bob’s favorite columns and new writing on Substack.

Next, Dr. Andy Jones will interview Dunning in a one-on-one live chat. A special event you won’t want to miss. 4p–6p. Free

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Davis Bookworms

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. 1:30p–4p. Free

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Mick Foley LIVE: 40 Years of Foley

HISTORICAL COLONIAL THEATRE, SACRAMENTO. Mick Foley will share stories from throughout his legendary career followed by a 45 minute Q&A. 7p–9p. $40–150

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Nonfiction Book Club

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Meet nonfiction readers and gain recommendations. . 12p–1p. Free

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Author Talk: Jessica Guerrieri

DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM. Come join us for the launch of Jessica Guerrieri’s debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Winner of the UC Davis Maurice Prize for Fiction, Guerrieri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author and Oprah’s Book Club Pick, Lara Love Hardin. Together, they will discuss the novel’s themes of motherhood, family, and addiction.

Each ticket includes a signed copy of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. 7p–9p. $25

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Author Talk: Manvir Singh

THE AVID READER. Join us for a discussion

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COMMUNITY 1, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 English Conversation Group

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. A conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from a group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. Tue. at 6p, Thu. at 1:30p, Fri. at 9:45a. Free

2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library and hosts monthly meetings. 11:30a–2p. Free

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Big Gay Garden Social Saturday

EC GARDEN, UC DAVIS. Celebrate 4 years of community and plant growth! Join us for a potluck and good garden vibes. Bring a dish if you can, don’t worry if you can’t. 4p–6p. Free

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Almendariz and Ooti Maxine will lead a field trip and a hands-on workshop to introduce the natural and cultural importance of tule, and share their understanding of how tule has been and can be again.

May 3, 9a–12p & May 4, 3p–6p. Free

Davis Food Co-op’s Spring Block Party

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31

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BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. Sat. 8a–12p, Wed. 1p–5p. Free

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Join us for our free annual spring Block Party celebrating the Co-op and its members including live music, local food, petting zoo, photo booth, games, vendors & more. 4p–7p. Free

Davis Cherry Blossom Festival

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location

SUDWERK BREWING CO. The Davis Cherry Blossom Festival is a grassroots public event hosted in Davis, California, started by students and young taiko players to celebrate Asian American joy, culture, and belonging. Join us for all the activities, live music, art gallery, great food and drinks, and so much more! 11a–9p. Free

3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Diana Almendariz and her daughters Christina

LOWES, WEST SAC. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman. 10a–12p. Free

A Weekend of Tule Teachings with Diana Almendariz and Family

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location

BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes.. Sat. 9a–12p. Free

West Sacramento Gardening Q&A Desk

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International House Davis 40th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser Thursday, May 29 | 5:30–8:30 PM International House Davis, 10 College Park Join us for global flavors, live music, and community connection.

Experience premiere of our “40 Years of International House Davis” short film and debut of 40 Years of Stories—community voices sharing I-House’s impact.

Sponsorships available.

Be part of the next 40 years of global community.

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Community Playdate at DPNS

DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL. Meet new friends and play outside with preschool playground equipment at the DPNS location on Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School’s campus. 10a–12p. Free

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Death Cafe

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. 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

5, 12, 19, 26

Sweet Peas Pod Support Group 2121 2ND ST SUITE 101A, DAVIS. For pregnant moms, parents, or caregivers, with babies up to 6 months old or non-walking. 9a–10a. Free

others, and find a pathway forward with dignity and even hope for a meaningful parting and transitio. 6p–7p. Free

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Community Meeting: New Skate Park

DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. The City of Davis has invited Grindline Skateparks to design a brand-new, cast-in-place concrete skatepark, and we want your input to make it the best it can be! 5:30p–7p. Free

7, 14, 21, 28

Mantra Meditation

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p–7:30p. Free

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Davis Hiking & Backpacking Club “Trail Talk Social”

5, 12, 19, 26

Anticipatory Grief Support Group YOLOCARES, ZOOM. Designed to help you process what you’re feeling, find companionship and perspective from

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Share your latest adventures, swap tips, and socialize with a group of adults and parents from the greater Davis CA community who enjoy hiking and backpacking. 7p–9p. Free

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UC DAVIS QUAD. The Whole Earth Festival is a family-friendly, zero-waste event. Learn about environmental sustainability while celebrating with art & live music. There will be 15+ vegetarian food vendors, 100+ craft vendors, spaces for art and education, and more. Fri. 12p–10p, Sat. 10a–10p, and Sun. 10a–5p. Free

DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Bring a picnic and the kids. Enjoy performances by the UCD Marching Band and other musical acts, face painting, baked goods, and more. Kids under 2 are free. 10a–1p. $5 ($8 at the door)

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Annual Golf Tournament

WILDHORSE GOLF COURSE. Enjoy great food & beverages, all while helping MOSAIC Children’s Museum continue to inspire young minds. 8a–3p. $150

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Sacred Space

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. This monthly gathering is an invitation to enjoy the beautiful setting, settle yourself and simply be. Thirty minutes of gentle quiet and beauty for the senses. 9a–9:30a. Free

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Mac Computer Group for Seniors DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The Mac Users discussion group can assist you with learning about the latest technology and gaining advice from others in the community. . 6:30p–7:30p. Free

DPNS Rocks!

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Davis Women’s Circles (Paid Work and Mothering)

CANNERY FARMHOUSE. Are you craving connection and community with other like-minded women? Are you yearning to integrate more beauty, rest, and joy into your life? Do you wish you could slow down, be pampered, and explore aspects of motherhood? If yes, our women’s circles are waiting for you. Register in advance; sliding scale available. 3p–5p. $30

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Hope Café

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Hope Café is an experiment in building community and resilience. Enjoy live music and poetry, community choirs, drinks and snacks, and conversations about care, joy and possibility. Tickets required (sliding scale). 6:30p–8:30p. $5–15

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The Forge Men’s Group: Cold Plunge and Fire Chat

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Come hear Dr. Andrew Klonecke, Nuclear Medicine Specialist, give an engaging talk about the relationship between personal health, the environment, and plantbased nutrition. Organized by Vegans and Veg Curious of Davis. 5p–7p. Free

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Mary’s Supper for Stories: A Community Fundraiser for Yolo County Libraries

WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Fundraiser for Yolo County Library’s summer reading program, ESL classes, digital book subscriptions, lunch at the library, and home library programs. The evening includes a multicultural feast of food from the House of Shah and live music! 6p–8p. $35

131 BEMMERLY WAY, WOODLAND. Join the Forge Men’s Group for an invigorating ice plunge and learn to better regulate your body in the midst of discomfort. Then jump out and get warmed by the campfire and the good conversation. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and courage! 6p–8p. $10

Davis PRIDE Crosswalk Painting

CENTRAL PARK. Join Davis PRIDE in the annual rainbow crosswalk painting! See davispride.org for exact details closer to the event. 6a–9a. Free

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Mainstage Customer Appreciation Day

MAINSTAGE DISPENSARY. Free lunch with an in-store purchase every last Friday of the month! 12p–5p.

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Beginning + Intermediate Tai Chi

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DAVIS ARTS. CENTER. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China.

Drop-ins welcome. First class is free!

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Dance Fitness Classes for Seniors

WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER. First class is free! Drop-in or monthly. Bring a yoga mat for stretches during cooldown. 10:15a–11:30a.

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UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. UC Davis Children’s Hospital & the NEC Society are teaming up on May 17th because it’s Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day. 8a–12p.

THE HIVE, WOODLAND. Enjoy an elaborate seasonal buffet, craft mead pairings, meadmosas and more. 10a–1p.

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Yoga at The HIVE with Kaia FIT Woodland

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. There is no sparring. Students have fun using their “angry face” while punching, chopping, and kicking (the air). First class is free! 3p–4p.

THE HIVE, WOODLAND. Enjoy yoga in our pollinator garden! Connect breath, body and mind during this hour-long class. After class, each participant receives a refreshing glass of California pomegranate honey hibiscus cooler or a sparkling mead beverage. 10a–11a.

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ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine, hosted by Happy Heart Yoga. This all-levels class is appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced participants. Meet near the basketball courts. BYO mat and water. 9a–10a. Free

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Bring your mat and flow through a gentle yoga session surrounded by fragrant lavender, followed by a glass of wine. 6p–7p. $30

Children’s Kung Fu Class

Free Circuit Training Monday

Lavender Field Yoga Class

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FOOD & DRINK

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment.

5:30p–6:45p. $15 (cash or venmo only)

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DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Designed especially to benefit seniors, Body Balance is a 1-hour fitness class that improves balance and coordination primarily by strengthening relevant muscles in the legs, abdominal core, back, and shoulders. 8:45a–9:45a.

PEREGRINE SCHOOL, SOUTH. Whether celebrating Mother’s Day or just the fact that it’s the weekend, we all love brunch. And brunch foods are some of the best first foods to learn to cook. Students will learn how to make fluffy buttermilk pancakes, the perfect scrambled eggs, and a refreshing green smoothie.

Ages 5 years and up. 3:45p–5:15p. $35

Align & Flow Yoga

Body Balance Class

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Children’s Gymnastics Classes

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Gymnastics promotes overall physical fitness, enhancing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Tumbling & Flipping class at 2p–3p.

Rhythmic Gymnastics class at 3p–3:30p.

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Fit4Mom Yoga Night

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoy an easy to moderate Vinyasa flow set to groovy tunes & tailored to your skill level. As yoga draws to a close, we will read an inspirational, original meditation from local writer, Jessica Guerrieri. 6p–8p. $20

Live Music & Food Truck

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a night of great music brought to you by Mr. Q and food by Soul Ona Roll, while sipping our award-winning wines. 5p–8p. $15

Kids Cook Brunch Favorites

Mother’s Day Brunch at The HIVE

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Mother’s Day Brunch

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Delicious array of breakfast favorites and seasonal specialties– served in the fresh air and blooming beauty of our award-winning winery. 10a–12:30p. $45

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Mother’s Day Lunch

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and treated to a fresh, flavorful lunch menu designed to delight every palate. 1p–3p. $50

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Live Music & Food Truck

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Marty Cohen & the Sidekicks offer rich 3-part harmonies & distinctive arrangements. Buenos Aires Grill food truck serves authentic Argentinian food, featuring empanadas and steak & chicken sandwiches. 5p–8p. $15

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9th Annual Woodland Winefest

HERITAGE PLAZA, WOODLAND. Sip and taste wines from 15+ different local wineries, and some breweries too! Listen to live music.

Enjoy the on-site food truck. 2p–5p. $45+

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Fiesta

GAMES 4, 11, 18, 25 Music Bingo

THREE MILE BREWING. Test your music knowledge while enjoying some brews and good company. 6p–8p.

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Magic the Gathering Weekly Tournament!

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring your deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p–8p. $12

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Second Sunday Bingo

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Community members, friends, and families are encouraged to come for an afternoon of fun playing Davis Bingo, which will help support our community’s nonprofits. 12p–4p. $12

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Howard Levy, harmonica

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Howard Levy, a two-time Grammy award winner, is an acknowledged master of the diatonic harmonica, a superb pianist, innovative composer, educator and producer. 12p–1p. Free

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Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!

PEREGRINE SCHOOL, SOUTH. Peregrine School’s Spring Fiesta is a festive family dinner featuring delicious Mexican food, live music by Raíces, fun splash zones for kids, an exciting auction and raffle! 4p–7p. $40–60

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Joe Craven & Frisky is an intergenerational acoustic groove, energized trio comprised of 3 fiddlers, a guitarist, mandolinist, 3 vocalists and 1 percussionist...all rolled into 3 musicians. All donations go to the musicians. 7:30p–9p. Free

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WOODSTOCK’S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass–& every pint after that is 50% off for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a night of great music brought to you by the Teds Band and food by Cousins Maine Lobster! The Teds Band will play favorite oldies, and Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be offering delicious chowders and seafood sandwiches. . 5p–8p. $15

JACKSON HALL. Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance by the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Christian Baldini. 7:30p–9:30p. $12.50–68.50

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GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoy the musical stylings of Geoffrey Miller with a glass of wine & a delicious personal pizza. Geoffrey Miller brings you West Coast Country & Western music, and Andes Pizza is a family-run business that serves authentic wood-fired pizza. 5p–8p. $15–32

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. In partnership with the renowned Napa Valley Lobster Company, we’re hosting an unforgettable lobster boil–boiled fresh on-site and served in dramatic fashion down our long, rustic farm tables. Guests will dine family-style. 5:30p–9p. $165

KHAIRA LECTURE HALL. UC Davis’ oldest a cappella group will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with their annual showcase “No Instruments Attached.” The showcase will feature groups from UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, MST Music Academy, and more. 6:30p–9p. $8–15

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Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints

Live Music & Food Truck

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Lobster Boil at Great Bear Vineyards

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial In Concert: UC Davis Symphony Orchestra

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VANDERHOEF STUDIO. Embracing the school’s “learn by doing” philosophy, this year’s musicians include pianist Michelle Cann and the Erinys Quartet. Lauded as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Cann is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation, while the young ensemble has performed throughout Finland, Europe, and the United States and studies with the legendary Dover Quartet. 2p–4p & 7:30p–9:30p. $34–71.50

UC DAVIS QUAD. Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards at the Main Stage on the Quad! 11a–12p. Free

Michelle Cann, piano & Erinys Quartet: Curtis on Tour

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ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Ensemble-in-residence at UC Davis, the Empyrean Ensemble presents engaging and eclectic programs, inviting audiences to experience new musical sensations delivered with high artistry by its extraordinary players–among the finest new music performers in California. 7p–8p. Free

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Oboe and Bassoon Students ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Cindy Behmer, coordinator. Works to be announced. 3p–4p. Free

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Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio

ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. 7:30p–10:30p. Free

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Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band

JACKSON HALL. This ensemble features Native and Indigenous jazz musicians and bandleaders. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music. 7:30p–9:30p. $17.50–71.50

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Muusic at Noon! Free Concerts Second Fridays

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Chanteuses Treble Vocal Ensemble will perform commissioned vocal works for a free noon concert. William Zinn, director, Shinae Kim, accompanist. 12p–1p. Free

New Harmony Jazz Band @ the Whole Earth Festival

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Live at The HIVE w/ The Heeters

THE HIVE, WOODLAND. This soulful Bay Area trio melds deep grooves and tight three-part harmonies that will get your feet moving and uplift your spirit. 5p–8p.

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Joscho Stephan Trio

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Joscho Stephan shapes modern gypsy swing with his playing like no other. With his authentic tone, harmonic finesse, sense of rhythm, and breathtaking solo technique, Stephan has earned himself an outstanding reputation on the international guitar scene. 7:30p–9p. $25

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Telegraph Quartet

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN. The Chamber Music Society of Sacramento presents the Telegraph Quartet, now celebrating its 11th season together. The Quartet has performed in concert halls, music festivals, and academic institutions across the United States and abroad. Children under 18 are free. 7:30p–9p. $15–35

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Slow Jazz Jam

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Slow jazz jam for musicians working on their improvisational jazz chops. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument but are new to jazz. 3p–5p. Free

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New Harmony Jazz Band @ Davis Craft & Vintage Fair

CENTRAL PARK, DAVIS. Two free sets of Swing, Big Band and Latin jazz standards amidst the splendor of the Craft & Vintage Fair. 11a–1p. Free

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Davis Experienced Jazz Jam

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument and have experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles, etc. 3p–5p. Free

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PARKSIDE BAR & GRILL. Enjoy live music by the Muddy Waders - Sean Feder, Bill Edwards, Al Vasquez, & Bill Dakin. 6p–9p. Free

ARMADILLO MUSIC. Meet & greet KDRT DJs, volunteers, friends, and fans.

Pick some vinyl to spin and enjoy a beverage at the Bootleg Bar. 4p–6p. Free

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Live at The HIVE w/ The Midnight Dip THE HIVE, WOODLAND. Enjoy an outdoor concert by The Midnight Dip. 5p–8p.

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Rainbow City Park @ Tri Coops

TRI COOPS. Velvet Red Productions presents an indie rock show by Rainbow City Park, Carport, Quarter Conscious, and Topeka Clementine. 6p–10p. $15

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The Muddy Waders at Berryessa Brewing Co.

BERRYESSA BREWING CO., WINTERS. Enjoy live music by the Muddy Waders - Sean Feder, Bill Edwards, Al Vasquez, & Bill Dakin. 3p–6p. Free

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San Francisco Symphony

JACKSON HALL. Famed Finnish conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen makes his long-awaited Mondavi Center debut with the San Francisco Symphony for a performance of soaring Beethoven works. Appearing onstage alongside San Francisco Symphony is three-time Grammy award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn. 7:30p–9:30p. $32.50–141

NIGHT LIFE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Trivia Thursday

WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza!

Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Karaoke Night

TOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Karaoke Night

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Saturday. 9p. Free

3, 10, 17, 24, 31

DCC’s Music Ministry Presents

Parkside Bar Themed Party

Spring Concert with Friends

5, 12, 19, 26

Featuring DCC Choirs, Ukulele Band, Ovation Strings, and Argentinian folk instruments

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.

Monday Night Trivia

THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6:30p.

Sunday , May 18 @ 4 p.m .

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Free to all, donations encouraged

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G Street Karaoke Night

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Tuesday night. 10p. Free

7, 14, 21, 28

No Brain Drain Trivia

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher on Wednesdays. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

7, 14, 21, 28

The Pub Quiz with Dr. Andy

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Quizmaster Dr. Andy entertains and challenges teams of up to six with 31 questions on a variety of topics you should know something about, such as history, literature, pop culture, geography, internet culture, and science. 7p–9p. Free

7, 14, 21, 28

G Street Trivia Night

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free

7, 14, 21, 28

Trivia Wednesday

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 8:30p.

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Gardens Gone Native Tour

VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Enjoy a free garden tour featuring 30+ California native plant home and school gardens in the Sacramento region. The tour supports the mission of the CNPS Sacramento Valley Chapter by raising awareness of the beauty and environmental functions of California’s diverse native plants. Learn more at www.sacvalleycnps.org/ gardens-gone-native-tour. 9:30a–3p. Free

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Vineyard Walk

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for an informative Vineyard Walk, where you’ll learn about our sustainable & organic farming practices and the growth cycle of our vines.11:45a–12:30p. $15

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Little Coyotes Forest Kinder Open House

SOUTH FORK PRESERVE, DAVIS. Little Coyotes Forest Kinder is Davis Forest School’s land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature yearround, rain or shine. 11a–1p. Free

10, 11

East Sac Garden Tour

EAST SACRAMENTO. The 25th Annual East Sac Garden Tour is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful outdoor spaces nestled in the iconic Fab Forties neighborhood. This year’s event has 6 stunning gardens to explore, a boutique & café to shop & support local businesses, a delightful wine garden, raffle items & more! 9a–4p.

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Little Coyotes Forest Kinder Open House

WILLIAM B. POND, SACRAMENTO. Little Coyotes Forest Kinder is Davis Forest School’s land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine. 11a–1p. Free

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Lavender Weekend

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. A serene and fragrant weekend among the lavender fields!

Stroll through the fields and pick your own lavender bunch, shop from a selection of artisan products, taste honey & honey-infused treats, and more. 11a–3p. $10

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PRIVATE GARDENS IN DAVIS. The Pence Gallery’s annual Garden Tour fundraiser is the perfect springtime event. Stroll through six gorgeous gardens, view local artists painting live onsite, learn about gardening from Yolo County Master Gardeners, and more. Tickets are available at the Pence & www.pencegallery.org, and Redwood Barn. 12p–5p. $25–35

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Hosted

by Prof. Jared Shaw, featuring expert speakers on a variety of topics! Brought to you by the UCD College of Letters & Science. 5:30p–7:30p. Free

Pence Gallery Garden Tour 2025

Science Cafe

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Open House: Insects-Life Stages

UC DAVIS BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Visit the Bohart Muse-

um of Entomology for a free, all ages event focused on insects and their different life stages from egg to adult. See our world-class insect collection, meet live arthropods, and enjoy chatting with scientists. 1p–4p. Free

SCREEN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Senior Film Fridays

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free

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Out Here: Documentary Screening

VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Join to screen new documentary Out Here which presents homelessness through the eyes of a social worker who has emerged from his troubled past to work on the front lines of the escalating crisis in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. 6:30p–9:30p. Free

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Showing of the Movie “From Ground Zero”

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE. From Ground Zero is a movie that provides revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living though the Gaza War. The filmmakers show what their lives have been like through this horrible conflict. 7p–9p. Free

SHOPPING 1, 8, 15, 17, 22, 29 Blue Barn Thrift Store

YOLO COUNTY LANDFILL. Save money while helping our environment. The Blue Barn has gently used items for sale

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including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books. Sales Thursdays & the 3rd Saturday of the month, where all items are half priced. 9a–3p.

2, 3, 4

Friends of the Library Sale

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is the first weekend of each month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10.

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 Davis Farmers Market

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat. 8a–1p & Wed. for Picnic in the Park 4p–8p.

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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair

CENTRAL PARK. Expect to see friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more! Free live music! 10a–4p.

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UC Davis Plant Sale

ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. All our remaining plants are marked down.

Funds from these plant sales & membership fees support the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden’s environmental leadership programs, the growth of our gardens & collections, and the wide variety of free, educational events we offer the public. 9a–1p.

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Garden Art Sale in the Pence Courtyard

PENCE GALLERY. Purchase outdoor sculptures, mosaic stepping stones, decora-

Garden Tour Sunday, May 4 12 - 5 PM

Garden Art Sale

in the Pence Courtyard Jennifer Martin-Lopez Saturday, May 17 10 AM - 4 PM Tues - Sun | 11:30 AM - 5 PM 2nd Friday ArtAbout: 6 - 9 PM

www.pencegallery.org 212 D Street | (530)758-3370

tive plant hangers, fountains, and more in a sale to benefit the Pence and local artists.

Also discover the perfect gift for garden enthusiasts, ranging from plant wands and gardening aprons, to air plants and wind chimes. We’ll have plants from The Growing Groves for sale too! 10a–4p. Free

STAGE & DANCE 1, 2, 3

The Prom

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The Prom follows a group of Broadway actors whose careers have hit a rough patch. They decide to take up the cause of a high school student named Emma, who has been banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom in their small Indiana town. The Broadway actors descend on the town to help Emma and fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance, using their theatrical talents and star power. 2p or 7:30p. $9–35

1, 8, 15, 22, 25, 29

Odd Fellows Line Dance

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Beginner easy line dances, latin, jazz, rock’n roll, waltz, country music; great exercise, fun and social, no partner needed. Thursdays & 4th Sunday, 3p–4:30p. Free

2, 9, 11, 16, 23, 30 Davis Line Dance

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Beginning line dance instruction, easy dances, variety of music: Rock n roll, latin, waltzes, country, no partner needed.

Fridays & 2nd Sunday, 3p–4:30p. Free

3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 31 Adult Very Beginning Ballet

APPLEGATE DANCE STUDIO. This dance class is perfect for you if you have no prior ballet experience or limited previous experience. 10a–11a. $15

3, 10, 17, 23, 24, 25 Annie, Jr.

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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 Unseen

CAPITAL STAGE, SACRAMENTO. Conflict photographer Mia wakes up in the Istanbul apartment of her on-again, off-again girlfriend after being found unconscious at the scene of a massacre she was photographing. Mia can’t even remember being there, but she wired photos of the site hours before she was found.

The two women resume their volatile pushpull when Mia’s well-meaning Californian mother arrives from the US, trying to help unravel what happened to her daughter. Shows on Wednesdays-Sundays; times vary. $30

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Includes “Hard Knock Life,” “A New Deal for Christmas,” and the classic “Tomorrow.”

Recommended for audiences of all ages.

Fri. 7p–9p; Sat. 2p–4p; Sun 8a–10a. $12

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4, 11

18, 25

MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. 7p–9:30p. First time is free; $7

PAMELA TROKANSKI STUDIO. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people. Dance shoes are required. 7p–9:30p. $10

International Folk Dancing

2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18

5, 12, 19

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! Recommended for ages 14 & up. Fri & Sat, 7:30p. Sun, 2p. $22

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Children’s rhythmic dance, ballet, jazz, Latin, hip-hop, Asian and Western folk dances. First class is free! 4p–5p.

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Village Dance Davis

VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. We start with an opening circle, followed by music & movement, and end with a sound journey with live instrumentation. 7p–9:30p. $15

International Folk Dancing

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with eggs

by Kristen Yeung, for The Dirt

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merica’s appetite for eggs has been increasing, but the limited supply is not enough to match demand.

Eggs have seen popularity in eating trends, touted as a lean source of complete protein and benefiting everything from eye to skeletal health. Egg consumption grew 20-percent from 2016 to 2019, according to CoBank. There was also a rise in breakfast food popularity during the pandemic; the influx of remote workers increased breakfast traffic in restaurants by 13-percent, according to data from the NPD Group. Demand has risen alongside a critical drop in supply.

The rapid spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or the “bird flu,” has had destructive impacts on flock populations.

The Davis Trader Joe’s holds their precious egg stock at the rear of the store.

Streams of customers beeline to the back, hoping for frittata and sunny-side up. They are quickly turned away by the “Sorry Out of Eggs Today” sign.

“I wanted to use eggs to make my breakfast,” fourth-year UCD student Allison Carloni said. “[The eggs] were all gone in the morning.”

An infection can wipe out entire flocks within a matter of days.

“We are worried about [the bird flu], that’s why we’re taking precautions,” Jose Gonzalez, marketing manager at Capay Valley Farm Shop, said.

The recent outbreaks have proved devastating, but not for Capay Valley Farm Shop. The Farm sets up at the Davis

Farmers Market at 8 a.m. and sells out of eggs by 11. They’ve noticed higher demands for eggs in their Farm Fresh To You customizable produce deliveries and customizable produce shipment orders.

The farm, 30 minutes outside of Davis, has sold produce and animal products at the Farmers Market since 1975. Their free-range chickens are raised on an insect and organic greens diet and are “out and about all day”, according to Gonzalez.

Their flock of 700 chickens remains unaffected by the disease, but Gonzalez still worries about the spread.

“You can’t protect against the bird flu,” he said. “It’s just something that happens.”

There is currently no cure.

Large factory farms are epicenters for Avian flu. The virus quickly spreads in industrial operations as stressed, overcrowded chickens are especially susceptible to illness.

As a result, some small-scale egg suppliers are oversaturated with consumer demand.

Wisteria Springs Farm, in West Davis, has a flock of 80 chickens, with names and personality descriptions on their website. They are overloaded with orders and struggling to organize their egg distribution system.

“I am moving toward a farmers-market-only model because people need or want eggs inconsistently,” owner Jodi Rios said. “Although I know I can sell all of the eggs directly off the farm each week, it becomes very complicated to figure out who is coming and if they will

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come again.”

Rios brings 50 dozen eggs to the Davis Farmers Market each week and sells out in about an hour. “It’s pretty crazy lately.”

The farm’s egg prices have gone up from $8 to $10, citing the increased price of organic feed costs, and their website statement apologizes for any delays. At $10 a dozen, some students are choosing to rely on larger stores for their eggs.

“Farmers’ markets are always more expensive,” fourth-year UCD student Mia Romero said. “It’s organic and stuff, but I don’t really care.”

Jasmine Lopez, a fourth-year UC Davis student, has other concerns. “I question the quality of the eggs since they aren’t commercialized. I have some concerns about that, especially with the bird flu,” she said.

Lopez chooses to buy her eggs at Trader Joe’s.

Trader Joe’s, similar to Capay and Wisteria Farm, runs out of eggs daily, despite getting a fresh shipment every morning from farms in southern California. They have started limiting consumers to a dozen each, causing much confusion among shoppers.

“They’ll take two or three, and I have to tell them that they can’t,” Eliot Fortier, a Trader Joe’s worker, said. “In the beginning, people were like, ‘What? What’s going on?’”

“I just went to Costco and got them in bulk because they tend to be cheaper,” she said. Carloni started alternating sharing bulk eggs with her housemates, splitting the price to share the cost.

The varying prices in store chains are often due to supplier costs and store regulations.

As of 2025, Trader Joe’s only sells cage-free eggs, according to a press

release. 97-percent of eggs sold at Costco Wholesale globally are also cage-free, according to the Costco website.

Cage-free means that chickens are not in battery cages, which can cause extreme stress and physical deterioration. The birds are allowed to walk around a barn, but they can still be crowded by the sheer number of chickens in factory farms.

Cage-free eggs at Trader Joe’s are $3.49 a dozen, while Costco’s Kirkland Signature eggs are $4.89.

Safeway, on the other hand, requires its eggs to be under the Certified Humane program. Certified Humane eggs are under a specific set of veterinarian-developed standards to ensure the well-being of hens. The laying birds are provided with adequate support for their natural behaviors, like dust baths and perches, as well as space, cleanliness, air, and nutritious food, according to the Certified Humane website. These extra care, labor, and materials are reflected in the price: $10.33 a dozen.

Romero usually gets her groceries at Safeway, but in light of recent price hikes, she has stopped eating eggs altogether.

“It’s just not worth paying,” she said. “The most I’ll pay is six dollars. If I’m forced.”

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egy for saving money. Instead of cutting eggs out cold turkey, she has started spacing out her egg consumption. “I used to consume six eggs a week. And then now, it’s about four.”

Mordhorst, a vegetarian, relies heavily on eggs as a protein source. “I’d honestly eat a dozen a week before the shortage,” they said. With the shortage and their inability to reach Wisteria Farm, they have been shopping at Safeway and Nugget Market, willing to pay up to $10 for a dozen.

Restaurants in Davis have also felt the impact of the shortage. Maya’s Authentic Mexican Food offers menu items like huevos rancheros, tortillas topped with fried eggs and spicy salsa, and the breakfast burrito. They’ve seen an increase in people buying breakfast items.

“It’s because they can’t get it outside, they tend to buy [egg products] here,” Henry Chao, the manager at Maya’s, said.

Maya’s goes through three dozen a week, supplied by a farm in Sacramento, and has not yet raised prices for egg products. “Everything’s just going up because the ingredients are more expensive.

It’s just inflation,” Chao said.

Tomo Tea House in Davis uses four to five dozen eggs per week. Their eggs are sourced from Costco and used in their mochi donuts and Vietnamese egg coffee. The tea house hasn’t raised prices either. “I’m actually surprised since the egg prices have gone up in stores,” barista Johnavon Nguyen said.

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Prices are expected to rise as the Avian flu remains unchecked. The U.S. poultry industry has an estimated total economic value of $77 billion, and the government is scrambling for a solution.

Current HPAI vaccines do not meet the criteria for an ideal vaccine candidate.

There are U.S.-licensed avian influenza vaccines for various HPAI subtypes, but none are effective against the more virulent strain of HPAI, H5N1, found in the current outbreak, according to the USDA. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Moderna $590 million to continue creating a vaccine against HPAI, according to U.S. News and World Report. Locally, the USDA is funding research at UC Davis to help stop the spread of the HPAI. There have also been efforts to reform the federal aid program for poultry farmers.

The Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act (HPAI Act), which was unsuccessfully proposed in 2023, was reintroduced into the Senate and House of Representatives this year. Poultry farmers within a designated HPAI control area are currently restricted from gathering their birds in flocks, regardless of the presence of HPAI. The farmers cannot profit from their birds until the virus is contained, resulting in an uncompensated loss of profit.

The HPAI Act would expand USDA compensation to all poultry farmers within a designated HPAI control area, and payments to farmers will be calculated based on the average income they earned from the last five flocks, according to U.S. Senator Coon’s HPAI pager. The Legislation has bipartisan support and is endorsed by organizations like the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Chicken Council.

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