The Dirt: June 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE

•Our sunlight hours continue to stretch later and later this month as we approach Summer Solstice. June 21 will be the longest day of the year.

I welcome these longer stretches of daylight.

I can almost trick myself into believing I have more time.

Bedtime gets later for my daughters and I savor the extra minutes we get together.

I took a photo this month, at Karim Abou Najm’s memorial that broke me: a note from his mother. A mother who had her son brutally taken, way too early. “He was the light that graced this world,” she wrote.

In Davis this month, we’re yearning for peace. For togetherness. For empathy.

I first saw artist Pete Scully’s cover art on Instagram. His watercolors of Compassion Bench are moving, and I hope you find as much comfort in his scenes of Davis as I have.

Each June we celebrate Pride and this year, the Davis Phoenix Coalition has a two-day celebration planned with one focus: eliminating hate. A tall order this year, organizers said. Expect added security measures, but also so much fun supporting our LGBTQ+ family. I’m looking forward to the skate party.

I’m also so thrilled to tell you about a new completely free program that provides postpartum support to new mothers right here in Yolo County: a free in-home nurse visit, connections with mental health support, lactation support and more.

Babies need support. New parents need support. I’m so pleased there’s a program offering that here in our neighborhoods, and I can’t wait to learn about how much Welcome Baby accomplishes. Read more about their work on page 18.

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PRIDE & JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS 8

JUNE EVENTS 9

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ARTABOUT GUIDE

HOW TO GET A FREE POSTPARTUM NURSE

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Vol 14 • No. 06 • June 2023 thedirt.online

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REMEMBERING DAVID & KARIM 4 ON

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Empathy by Pete Scully. One of the many details on the Compassion Bench, Empathy is a 4x6” sketchbook original in pencil & watercolor. Connect with Pete and learn more about his art at on Instagram @pwscully and at petescully.com.

HANNA NAKANO Editor & Publisher

Photo by: @hiandhellophoto

Soma Bee Farm celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Available online and at the Farmers Market, we’re especially enamored with their Sacramento Valley Wildflower honey, which helps ward off local allergies.

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The Pence Gallery’s Treasure Sale promises big scores for treasure hunters, and a happy home to heirlooms that no longer spark joy. Donations welcome; all proceeds support the Pence’s exhibits and education programs. Sale: June 16—19, 11:30a—4:30p.

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Our local farm stands are a testament to the beauty of stone fruit season right now. The Davis Food Co-Op Teaching Kitchen is going avant-garde with cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines and more in their savory stone fruit cooking class. June 14; register online.

EDITOR’S PICKS

Bat Talk and Walk is back. Bring the family to watch a truly breathtaking flyout of Mexican free-tailed bats from under the causeway for their nightly hunt. Starts at Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters at 6:45p. June 23, 24, 25, 27.

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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Vault Board Shop brings Skate Jam back to G Street June 11. BYO board for street skating, starting at 1p. Live music by Addalemon, halibut head, and Project Zero begins at 6p.

Robin’s Nest Summer Concert Series hosts intimate, backyard concerts in NorCal You +1 with bands like Misner & Smith, The Rita Hosting Trio and Nashville Honeymoon. Robinsnestconcerts. com for schedule and tickets.

Debut author K.X. Song launches her young adult novel An Echo in the City at The Avid Reader June 21. Song is a diaspora writer with roots in Hong Kong and Shanghai. She currently resides in the Bay Area.

A community effort is underway to help Upper Crust Bakery’s Davis location build a safe outdoor dining patio. A crash into their building earlier this year underscored the need to build a safer barrier from the parking lot. Insurance covered the cost of repairs and now 9 8

Local and student-made films are on the big screen at the Manetti Shrem Museum during the Davis Filmmaking Society’s annual film festival. June 2, 7p—9p.

Get a free book at the Stephens Branch Library when you sign up for the Summer Reading Program. All ages are welcome. The program runs June 1—Aug 15.

EMPATHY IN DAVIS

REMEMBERING DAVID BREAUX AND KARIM ABOU NAJM

DAVID BREAUX

The Compassion Bench in Davis now serves as a permanent reminder of the work David Breaux spent his life dedicated to. As Davis’ “Compassion Guy”, Breaux was often found on this corner near Central Park engaging neighbors in conversation about their definition of compassion.

A community celebration of life will be held for David at the Compassion Bench June 3 at 1p.

“If I’m ever harmed and unable to speak for myself, forgive the perpetrator and help others forgive that person,” David said in a text message to his sister in 2012. “Today while at the bench in Davis I experienced someone who seemed to want to hurt me. I’m noticing incidents here in this town of people actively opposed to who I am and what I do. Forgive.”

KARIM ABOU NAJM

Amemorial for 20-year-old Karim Abou Najm at Sycamore Park collected dozens of flowers and notes, all of which were read by his family.

Najm moved to Davis with his family in 2018. He was just six-weeks away from graduating from UCD with a bachelor’s in computer science with honors.

The Karim Majdi Abou Najm Memorial Undergraduate Student Research Award fund has been established to provide stipends to undergraduate UC Davis students doing research.

A self-paced Day of Remembrance is scheduled for June 1. Visit tinyurl.com/june1remembrance for map and details.

“I want this to be his memory: a bundle of energy, a bundle of positivity,” Karim’s father told KCRA. “Someone who was full of ambition, proud of his roots, who just wanted to make this world a better place.”

Hanna Nakano, The Dirt

Memorial for David Breaux, photogrphed by Hanna Nakano.

Memorial for Karim Abou Najm, photographed by Hanna Nakano.

Memorial for Karim Abou Najm.

Community Supports Surviving Stabbing Victim

Kimberlee Guillroy was the third victim in a series of brutal stabbing attacks. As Kimberlee recovers, neighbors are offering support during this difficult time. A GoFundMe has been created, with 100% of the funds going to medical bills and securing permanent housing for Kimberlee.

“Medical bills and expenses are likely to pile up, and we are hoping to raise funds to help ease her financial burden and allow her to focus on her recovery, as well as assist with helping her pay for a permanent residence,” organizer Brandy Hartman wrote on the page. “Kimberlee has become a beloved member of the community, and we want to show her that she is not alone in this fight.”

Visit tinyurl.com/thedirt1 to learn more and donate.

When the Good Ones Go

When the good ones go, their light within us does not dim forever. Instead the opposite occurs.

Something brighter comes to illuminate our gestures, our ways of seeing, and it stays gentling worn hearts.

It was not there before: this warm glimmer, this true knowing.

They leave something in us to mark their places like pages in favorite books, the good ones do, and we feel it.

We are connected still.

—Jean Biegun

THE DIRT is committed to furthering the reach of our local artists’ work and will publish one work of poetry each month in our print issue and online. Works may be submitted via email to hanna@thedirt.online with the subject line: poetry.

Top: Memorial for David Breaux at the Compassion Bench. Middle: Memorial for Karim Abou Najm in Sycamore Park.

DAVIS MUSIC

Edward Bennett, for The Dirt

The Davis Music Fest has grown significantly over the past 13-years. Music lovers are in for a treat with huge acts blowing through this quaint town like a pop-up SXSW. The roster reads like a veritable who’s-who of Pitchfork & Indie darlings across so many genres. There’s literally something for everyone across the 3-day event. Here’s what we’re looking forward to.

June 16—18!

FEST 2023

John Vanderslice is a studio genius out of S.F. with strong pop sensibilities, a dizzying array of influences, and crushing lyrical chops on par with Stephen Merritt (of the Magnetic Fields). I’ve seen him rock & pop across the U.S. and his shows are consistently intimate no matter how large or open-air the performance. He recently jumped a groove to plumb JPEGMAFIA and Tierra Whack, so his performance is sure to shake.

In 2020 Iggy Pop said, “Death Valley Girls are a gift to the world.” The quartet of punk rock & roll psychedelic mystics from Southern Ca. underscored that claim with their 2023 release of Islands In the Sky. The unflagging advocates of self-worth pound out addictive rock while diving into holographic duality wherein we are all just simulations.

Dawn Star Wood

Home: Susan W. Brady

Wandering Thoughts: Dawn Star Wood Treasure Sale

June 16 -19,* 11:30 AM-5 PM

*Donations of art, clothing, collectibles welcome from June 12-15, 11:30 AM-4:30 PM

Tues - Sun | 11: 30 - 5 PM

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Courtesy: Davis Live Music Collective

Courtesy: Davis Live Music Collective

French Cassettes are indie rock + sunshine pop; emollient music to lose a lazy afternoon to through headphones or Marshall stacks. They veer out from the adjacent sounds of John Vanderslice, Sparklehorse, and Cracker into heady space fuzz bookended by bags full of acoustic accouterments.

Kaz Mirblouk is psych rock diving into sounds of Hooverii and a curious sonic bridge between elements of early Jesus & the Mary Chain and Gish-era Smashing Pumpkins.

Fashionista Boyfriend is a Sacramento vaporwave pop outfit that slides between M83 and Junobot. Lush synths and foggy drum machines wander through saturated pads and wavering vocals.

Maita is a prolific group out from Oregon that probes a triangle between Weezer, Lana Del Rey, and The Wild Reeds. Soaring female lyrical composition and delivery with aggressive fingerstyle guitar and sashaying angular distortion that gels … tk

Spacewalker is a funktronic artist from Sacramento. Think minimalist Salt-N-Peppa crossed with Bootsy Collins, but with more cowbell and unhinged drum machines. I cannot wait to hear them live.

Josiah Johnson just wow. Josiah parted ways with his old band, The Head and the Heart, to birth something beautiful in his heart-melting 2022

Wolf Jett cranks cosmic mountain music aimed at catharsis; rising to the joy of letting go in an age of too much let gone.

“Every Feeling on a Loop.” Josiah has been tight-lipped about his work since the release, but he has been drilling into soul and post-punk and experimenting with instrumentation that is refreshingly difficult to pinpoint. Spiritualized’s ‘Ladies & Gentlemen we are Floating in Space’, but Josiah carves out new territory for himself while leaving the past behind.

Details subject to change; check for updates at davismusicfest.com.

Courtesy: Davis Live Music Collective

Courtesy: Davis Live Music Collective

CELEBRATE

PRIDE IN DAVIS

The pride sentiment is stronger than ever this year, as members of the Davis Phoenix Coalition work to eliminate hate.

It’s been a heavy lift, as organized groups have threatened trans youth, protested drag shows, and fought to ban books at our local libraries.

The team is more determined than ever to offer space for the community to come together for healing and joy— and to celebrate diversity.

Davis Pride Festival does just that. Featuring two stages with amazing entertainment (25 of the

best entertainers from around the country!), exhibits, cultural presentations, delicious food, and many of your closest friends, the Pride Festival is free and open to everyone with a positive heart and loving mind.

“Pride is our time to be positive in a world full of negativity,” Davis Pride Director Sandré Henriquez Nelson said.

With extra security measures this year, organizers say neighbors can expect a safe celebration.

“We have been working with law enforcement agencies, community

groups and a security team for several months to ensure the safety of Davis Pride,” Henriquez Nelson said. “In light of the recent crimes, we plan to add even more security. We look forward to coming together as a community.”

Proceeds from Davis Pride events support the coalition’s antiracism and anti-bullying campaigns, LGBTQ+ youths and their families, and outreach with local police departments, churches and schools. Visit davisphoenixco.org learn more and donate.

On the schedule

June 3

7p—9p • Skate with Pride, Central Park • BYO Skates for this free, fam-friendly skate party! Featuring a DJ, disco lights and food trucks.

June 4

8a • Run for Equality • 5k or 1k run/walk from Central Park. Registration: $30.

10a—5p • Davis Pride Festival • Community fair with educational booths, activity zones for youth, teens and seniors, food & drinks, and vendors coordinated with the assistance of Davis Craft and Vintage Market.

11a—4p • Live music

1p • Sacramento Women’s Chorus

1:30p • Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus

12p • Drag Review hosted by Mercury Rising 2:30p—4p • 80’s Cover Band Tainted Love

June 23

6p • Ride with Pride bike party, Central Park

JUNETEENTH: CELEBRATE FREEDOM DAY IN DAVIS

Together We Heal is the theme for this year’s Yolo Juneteenth Celebration. Neighbors are invited to mark Freedom Day together in a free community celebration featuring engaging speakers, live performances and delicious food.

Yolo Juneteenth Celebration is set

for Sunday, June 4 at the UC Davis Conference Center from 10a—5p

The family friendly Juneteenth Celebration will feature talented artisan vendors. Local authors Nikki Shannon Smith, Anya Jaleane, Latrice Bankhead and Theanne Griffith will discuss their

work. Live performances are scheduled by groups including the Kast Academy Dancers, Melanin Day School Academy, the Buffalo Soldiers. Food vendors will include Nash & Proper, Jah Herbs N Roots, Famous Fatso’s Nana Pudding, & more.

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Photo by Wendy Weitzel.

THIS MONTH

ART

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Dog Doodles: Mental Health Break

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Take a mental health break & sit down with a therapy fluffy to draw their portrait. Learn about mental health resources including SHARED, a club aimed at supporting Aggies. 11:30a—1:30p. Free

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Senior Watercolor Group

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free

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Printmaking Without a Press with Franca Van Allen

PENCE GALLERY. Participants experiment with gel plates, creating collages. Learn various resist & embossing techniques to create unique monoprints. 12p—4p. $160—$170

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Art Spark

MANETTI SHREM. Hands-on art program. Experiment with all sorts of techniques & mediums. Sat & Sun, 12p—4p. Free

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Esther Shimazu: Workshop

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to make small hollow figurines using standard hand building techniques. Basic understanding of the ceramic process & familiarity with pinch pot & coil construction required. 1p—5p. $100

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Botanical Blueprints Workshop with Linda Clark Johnson

PENCE GALLERY. Learn a fun & easy alternative photographic technique using light sensitive chemicals. Expose prints of plants in the sun & process them in water. 10a—2p. $115—$125

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Live Weaving Demonstrations

THE ARTERY. Weaving demonstration on an 8-harness loom by artist Lisa Erskine. 10a—12p. Free

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UC Davis Graduate Exhibition: Opening Celebration

MANETTI SHREM. UC Davis graduate students

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in the Arts & Humanities present their work. Presentation of awards including the LeShelle & Gary May Art Purchase Prize. 6p—9p. Free

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The 2023 Annual Art History Graduate Colloquium

MANETTI SHREM. UC Davis Art History master & degree candidates present their thesis work. Lectures followed by awards & light reception. 2:30p—6p. Free

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ARTIST RECEPTION: Off the Floor & on the Wall

THE ARTERY. Meet the artists. Off the Floor & on the Wall Handwoven Creations & Artistic Expressions by Lisa M. Erskine, MFA, features rag rugs, double weaves & other woven textiles. Joined by Jerri Erskine-Zilbert showing handwoven creations & Blayney Breckenridge with clay art. 7p—9. Free

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2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

PENCE GALLERY. Browse the art exhibits on display, meet the artists & enjoy a wine tasting by Twisted Cedar Wines. 6p—9p. Free

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2nd Friday ArtAbout!

MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided

art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting & conversations with special artists. 5p—9p. Free

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2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception:

Debra Van Hulsteyn

LOGOS BOOKS. Meet & chat with artist Debra Van Hulsteyn. Her work in oil, acrylic & watercolor are conceptual images from everyday experiences in Davis. 6p–8p. Free

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Art Show: For the Love of God

CIRCLE A STUDIO. (1039 5th St. Suite C, Davis) Grand opening of Circle A studio, a new book & print-making studio in Davis. All day. Free

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Davis Art Studio Tour

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. The Davis Art

Studio Tour has been revived by a small group of local Davis artists. Visit davisast.com for maps & more information. 10a—5p. Free

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Slow Looking: Savor the Art MANETTI SHREM. Spend time with works by Mike Henderson. Relax, look closely, reflect & share during casual conversation. 12:10p—1p. Free

13 Photography Club of Davis

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY, Blanchard Room. Landscape and wilelife photographer Garry Everett displays his work. His work has been published by Outdoor Photographer and National Geographic. 7p. Free

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Figure Drawing Group

PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p—9p. $22

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Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings Reception

PENCE GALLERY. Seven artists portray a unique vision of a homeowner’s garden. 6p—7p. Free

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Shapeshifters Opening Reception

THE BARN GALLERY. Meet featured artists include Caiti Chan, Mark Emmerson, Laura Howhlwein & Jeff Mayry. 5:30p—8p. Free

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Sunflower Themed Paint & Sip

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Mixed media art class led by two teachers. Create a painting based on the beautiful sunflowers of Yolo County & enjoy a glass of wine. 1p–3p. $60

Mother Corn Shuckers to perform at Ruhstaller Farm

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Expressive Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-session class)

PENCE GALLERY. Six-part watercolor painting class with artist Misuk Goltz. Students will learn how to choose inspiring subjects, along with techniques to create specific textures, colors & values, to help bring your painting to a new level. Tuesdays, June 27–Aug 8. Register in advance. 11a—1p. $180 members, $190 nonmembers

ART SHOWS: CONTINUING

THRU JUNE 10

Flesh & Frame

THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work & investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, & the environment. Free

THRU JUNE 11

Home: Mixed Media Paintings

by Susan Brady

PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, & photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, & oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free

THRU JUNE 12

Moments in Time & Space

PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Free

THRU JUNE 18

Undergraduate Senior Showcase

UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Annual exhibition highlighting the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students. Free

THRU JUNE 24

Bay Area Figurative Exhibition

NATSOULAS GALLERY. Pieces from The Bay Area Figurative Movement, an art movement formed of artists in the San Francisco Bay Area who abandoned the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figuration in painting during the 1950s & 1960s. Free

THRU JUNE 24

Patti Warashina: New Ceramics Exhibition

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS

GALLERY. Influential ceramicist who utilizes bright & vivid colors and idiosyncratic style. She sees her sculptures as canvases to paint, lending her works a sense of playfulness. Free

THRU JUNE 25

Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis

Professor Emeritus’ first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting & filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism. Free

THRU JUNE 25

Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings

THRU JUNE 25. PENCE GALLERY. Artist Kathleen Gamper, Barbara Smithson, Raquel Cox, Marie-Therese Brown, Sophie Banspach, Allison Spreadborough & Teresa Steinbach-Garcia worked in different media, from oil & acrylic paint to watercolors. Each artist portrays a unique vision of a homeowner’s garden. Free

THRU JUNE 25

Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood

PENCE GALLERY. Wood’s captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons & other signs of the cosmos. Free

THRU JULY 2

An Apple A Day: Stephanie Way

SUPER OWL BREWING. An exploration of color through daily pastel drawings of fruits & vegetables, by artist Stephanie Way. Free

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Off the Floor & on the Wall: Handwoven Creations & Artistic Expressions

THE ARTERY. Exhibit featuring weaving & rag rugs by Lisa Erskine. Jerri Erskine-Zilbert displays handwoven creations & Blayney Breckenridge displays clay art. 7p—9p. Free

2 THRU AUG 1

Woodland Community College Student Showcase

GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. Free

22 THRU AUG 19

Shapeshifters Exhibition

THE BARN GALLERY. Featured artists include Caiti Chan, Mark Emmerson, Laura Howhlwein & Jeff Mayry. Reception 06/22. Free

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California Landscapes Exhibition

THRU AUGUST 26. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition of landscapes by California artists. Free

BOOKS & TALK

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Storytime in Westwood Park WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p. 1

Author talk: Clarence Major

AVID READER. Author Clarence Major will discuss his new novel, The Glint of Light. Major is a distinguished professor emeritus of twentieth century American literature at UC Davis. 6:30p—7:40p. Free

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Poetry Night Reading Series

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Tales for Tails

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p—4:30p. Free

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Drag Story Hour

THE AVID READER. Drag Story Hour is fun for the whole fam, filled with stories & activities. DHS captures the imagination & play of the gender fluidity of childhood & gives kids glamorous, positive & unabashedly queer role models. 11a—12p. Free

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Mother Goose on the Loose STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a—11:30a. Free

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Poetry Night: Pam Houston & Shayne Langford

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This is a rescheduled event of the Poetry Night Reading Series. Featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

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Yolo Summer Reading Program Kick-off CAPAY OPEN SPACE PARK. Enjoy an expert-led nature walk, Yolo County Library Storytime & make music with Cascada de Flores. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge & receive a free book. 9a—12p. Free

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Woodland Summer Reading Program Kick-off

WOODLAND LIBRARY. Register for the program and stay for the fun. Bubble party, button making, games with Rec2Go, food for purchase and entertainers. 10a—12p. Free

New Works by Pat Mahony. Flood of Ranunculus, 2023, Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches. Natsoulas Gallery.

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Author Event: K.X. Song

AVID READER. K. X. Song, author of young adult novel An Echo in the City, will speak at the Avid Reader. Song is a diaspora writer with roots in Hong Kong & Shanghai, & currently resides in the Bay Area. 6p—7p. Free

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Library Book Group

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Group will discuss the novel Anxious People by Fredrick Backman. 7p—8p. Free

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STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Ignite your writing skills & meet other writers as published author Susan Wooldridge introduces tools, resources, prompts & ideas to foster a creative writing practice. 12:30p—4p. Free

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Author Talk: Fallon O’Neill

AVID READER. Meet local autistic author Fallon O’Neill, who has just published his fourth novel Geist Allegro with World Castle Publishing. O’Neill is an engaging speaker who primarily writes his books at

local pubs & restaurants; He’ll read excerpts from his newest novel. 6:30p—7:30p. Free

COMMUNITY

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Day of Remembrance: Karim Najm VARIOUS LOCATIONS, Davis. A self-paced Day of Remembrance is scheduled to honor 20-year-old Karim Abou Najm. Details: tinyurl. com/june1remembrance 11a—2p. Free

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Davis International Parent Community Gathering

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings provide support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a—11:45a.

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Celebration of Life: David Breaux COMPASSION BENCH, 3rd St & C St. Community Celebration of Life for David Breaux, hosted by Solidarity Davis. All welcome. 1p.

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Davis Pride: Free Skate Night

DAVIS CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy games, raffles & prizes while skating in Central Park! Refreshments provided by Kona Ice. 7p—9p. Free

4 Yolo Juneteenth Celebration

UC DAVIS CONF CTR. Family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration with music, performers, raffles, vendors, exhibits, healing spaces, & cultural presentations. Free Parking. 10a—5p. Free

4 Group Kirtan & More

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Kirtan, the chanting of sacred mantras, is an easy yet sublime method of meditation. Vegan refreshments served. 6:30p—8p. Free

4, 5

Davis Pride Festival: Multiple Events

CENTRAL PARK. Two-day event featuring music festival, bike ride party, skating with a live DJ, fun run, community fair, drag queens & more. 10a–5p. Free

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Davis Grad Night

EMERSON JR HS. Davis Grad Night is a sober, all-night party for DJUSD graduating seniors. Graduates will spend the night enjoying music, dancing, special entertainment, food galore & a huge raffle. 9:30p–5p. Free

10, 24

Kids Farmers Market

WOODLAND LIBRARY. A mock farmers market where kids get to shop for their own produce using “Market Bucks”. A great opportunity to learn about spending & healthy eating. 9a—12p. Free

10

Barnival Sacramento

DRAKE’S BREWING CO. Carnival attractions hosted by The Culture Element. Enjoy games & activities, stilt walkers, entertainers, a petting zoo & more! 11a—5p. $10—$25

10

Valley Clean Energy 5 Year

Anniversary: EV Ride & Drive Event

CENTRAL PARK. Afternoon of family fun complete with an electric vehicle ride & drive, activities, giveaways & free meals to the first 100 guests. 4p—8p. Free

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Teens Celebrate Pride

WOODLAND LIBRARY, Courtyard. Celebrate Pride with friends at the library making crafts like tie-dye bags and posters for the Pride March. 2p—4p. Free

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Collective Workshop: Mechanic Series

DAVIS BIKE COLLECTIVE. A focused workshop on a select part of the bike. Intended for people interested in learning the finer details of the bicycle’s mechanical systems. 5p—7p. Free

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LEGO Block Party

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p—4p. Free

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Android Class

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Learn how to use your Android device to its full potential. Brought to you by California Connect. 11a—1p. Free

22

iPhone Class

SHIELDS BRANCH LIBRARY. Learn how to use your iPhone device to its full potential. 11a—1p. Free

23, 24, 25

Food for Thought: Facts & (Science) Fictions

ESTHER’S PARK, Sacramento. Three day outdoor event addressing the past, present & future of sustainable agriculture, with a focus on African American farmers & visionaries. Times & details at: dhi.ucdavis.edu. Free

FITNESS

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Free Yoga Fridays

ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a–11a. Free

3, 10, 17, 24

Adult Very Beginning Ballet

VILLAGE HOMES. No ballet experience required! Learn the ballet basics & terminology while slowly breaking down new moves. 10a—11a. $15

11

Yolo Barre on the Farm & Pick Your Own Bouquet

PARK WINTERS INN. Enjoy a workout with Yolo Barre, then pick your own

fresh flower bouquet to take home. Tea & water provided. 8:30a—11:30a. $65

12, 13, 14, 15

UC Davis Women’s Soccer Youth Camp

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UC Davis WSOC

Youth Camps are open to girls & boys ages 5-12. The emphasis of our youth camp will focus on developing fundamental soccer skills in a fun environment under the guidance of our current UC Davis WSOC players & coaches. 9a—1p. $215

19

Aggie Aces Summer Camp

HICKEY GYM. UC Davis volleyball camp for young athletes ages 7—14 (2nd—8th grade) focusing on fundamental skills. Meals not included. Check-in begins at 8:30a. 9a—4p. $315

FOOD & DRINK

2*KIDS

Petit Choux for Eclairs & More

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn the simple but impressively versatile pastry dough known as petit choux! 5p—8p. $45—$50

7, 14, 21, 28

Woodstock’s Weekly Pies & Pints

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.

14

Cooking with Stone Fruit

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn how to cook & eat seasonally in this class featuring savory stone fruit applications only! 5:30p—7:30p. $36—$40

16, 17

Farm to Fork Graduation Dinner

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Celebrate your grad with our farm to fork dinner! Enjoy fresh fruits & vegetables from our gardens paired with delicious wines. 5p—8p. $45—$55

22

Kids Pizza Rolls

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn how to make two kinds of pizza rolls in this hands-on class for children. 3:30p–4:30p. Sold Out

22

Aggie Night at Sudwerk

SUDWERK BREWING CO. On the fourth Thursday of every month CAAA, APFA & SAA members get 15% off food, beer & merchandise purchases for in person dining or takeout. 5:30p—7:30p.

23

Music in the Park

GRINDSTONE WINES. Featuring Helios Rock Band & Bubblecone food truck. BYO lawn chairs. 6p—9p.

25

Organic Apricot Farm Dinner

POLESTAR FARM. Polestar Farm’s first ever farm dinner. Each dish will feature our organic apricots as well as other seasonal ingredients from the Capay Valley & surrounding areas. 5p—8p. $85

30

Fresh Fruit Tarts

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn how to make fresh fruit tarts: tart dough, pastry cream, jelly glaze & all! 5:30p—7:30p. $40.50—$45

GAMES

3, 10, 17, 24

Family D&D

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play with other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p—6p. $20

3, 11, 17, 24

Kids D&D

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Ages 9—15 welcome for a Dungeons & Dragons tournament. 12p—2p. $10

3, 10, 17, 24

Adult D&D

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New & experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p—9p. $10

3, 17

The Great Puzzle Competition

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Battle other puzzle teams to complete a 500-piece

puzzle in three hours or less. First place team wins a $50 gift card. 6p—9p. $15

11

Odd Fellows Bingo

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Second Sunday Bingo at the Lodge. Doors open at noon & Bingo begins at 1p. This month’s beneficiary is the Community Employment Services. Open to all adults. 12p—4p. $12

MUSIC

1

Musics of the World

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Performance featuring Gamelan (Henry Spiller, director), Mariachi (Tito Talamantes, director), Bluegrass & Old Time String Band (Scott Linford, director) & Samba School (Brian Rice, director). 2p—4p. Free

1

Valente Lecture: Olin Hannum on Writing for Wind Ensemble

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Associate Director of Bands at Oregon State University shares his expertise. 4:30p—6p. Free

2

UCD Percussion Ensemble

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Cris Froh, Director. Program includes Thierry De May: Table Music (1985), Mario Bertoncini: Tune (1965) for Amplified Cymbals & more. 4p—5p. Free

2

Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions at Wyatt Deck

Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill levels welcome. Noon-1p. Free

2

Eli Conley with KC Shane: Queer Pride Concert

L: Uncle Jer’s Travleing Bee Show. R: A View of the Water by Roland Peterson. Natsoulas Gallery.

WATERMELON MUSIC. Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter, teaching artist, & activist based in Sacramento. He makes music for queer & trans folks, justice seekers, & anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. 8p—10p. $20

3

UCD Symphony Orchestra: Fate & Alter Ego

MONDAVI CTR. Christian Baldini, music director & conductor. Includes Phillip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1 with Chase Spruill, Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 & Franz Joseph Haydn: Allegro from Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major. 7p—9p. $12—$24

3, 4

DHS Pops Concert

DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Final performance of the school year, featuring all the talented choirs DSH has to offer, in one showcase. 7p—8:30p. Free

3, 4, 9. 10, 11, 16, 23, 24, 25, 30

Ruhstaller Farm Live Music

RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri & Sat 7p, Sun 4p. Free

3

35th Season Finale: Chamber Music Society of Sacramento

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of St. Martin. An evening of chamber music with special guest artists Clarissa Lyons & Ryan MacEvoy McCullough, featuring works for soprano & piano by Nadia Boulanger, Clara Schumann, Adela Maddison, & Franz Schubert. 7:30p—9:30p. $0–$30

8

Bikes & Beats

ARMADILLO MUSIC. Open beat cyphers & good vibes with the Flipabeat Club squad. Every 2nd Thursday. 6p—9p. Free

4

Rodrigo & Gabriela: In Between Thoughts

MONDAVI CTR. Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela perform after the release of their new album, In Between Thoughts… A New World. 7:30p. $12.50—$185

6 Jazz Big Bands of UC Davis

MONDAVI CTR. Otto Lee, director. Jazz “Big Bands’’ performance includes songs from the Great American Songbook, contemporary works & student vocalists. 7p. $12—$24

8 Student Chamber Ensembles

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Pete Nowlen, coordinator. 12:05p—2:30p. Free

8 Choruses of UC Davis

MONDAVI CTR. Erik Peregrine, director. A diverse choral repertoire representative of our choral traditions of the past, our present, as well as new & developing traditions. University Chorus, Chamber Singers & Early Vocal Ensemble. 7p. $12—$24

9 World Music Concert with Emam & Friends

MELON BALL. A concert blending elements of Indian classical music with ethereal, hypnotic melodies & “world music” rhythms. 8p—10p. $20

11

Vault Skate Jam

VAULT. Sacramento punk band halibut head performs live. Skate jam begins at 1p. Music begins at 6p. Free

13

Off The Bench Festival

WATERMELON MUSIC. Presents a summer show with Caasi, Nano, Lil Jube, Jerm Deezy, hersadhero, Kflop, Dead & Killa Amaru. 7p—9:30p. Free with RSVP online, $10 at the door

16, 17, 18

Davis Music Fest

DOWNTOWN DAVIS. A three day multi-venue multi-genre live music event showcasing local, regional & touring artists, all to benefit local arts nonprofits. Open to all ages. Children under 12 admitted free. 5p. $30—$50

17

Dirt Fest

RUHSTALLER FARM. Live music event featuring The Mother Corn Suckers & Carolyn Sill Combo. Enjoy beer, booths, vendors & fun. 1p—5p. Free

17

Winters Open Mic

WINTERS MAIN STREET. A monthly gathering of musicians, poets & other creatives. Sign ups begin at 6p. Show begins at 7p. Free

NIGHT LIFE

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

No Brain Drain Trivia

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. ENJOY trivia, comedy & a super fun game show format. 6:30p—7:30p. Free

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Trivia Thursday

WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer & pizza! Trivia sign-ups begin at 8:45p; game at 9p. Free

2, 9, 16, 23, 30,

Karaoke Night

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

3, 10, 17, 24

Karaoke Night

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Karaoke party every Saturday. 9p. Free

4, 11, 18, 25

Sunday Trivia

THREE MILE BREWING. All ages welcome. Trivia is played on the King Trivia App. Games begin at 6p. Free

5, 12, 19, 26

Karaoke Night

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Pick a song & sing along. 10p. Free

5, 12, 19, 26

Bingo Mondays

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Play bingo frings, have fun & win prizes. 8p. Free

6, 13, 20, 27

Trivia Tuesday

SOPHIA’S THAI BAR & KITCHEN. Ages 21+. Trivia begins at 9:30p. Free

7, 14, 21, 28

Trivia Wednesday

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Ages 21+. Trivia games begin at 9p. Free OUTSIDE

2

Nature Rx: Wyatt Deck & Mary Wattis Brown Garden Tour

WYATT DECK. Tour of the Wyatt Deck & the Mary Waters Brown Garden. Hear about the plants, insects & other horticultural facts about the Arboretum! 1:10p—2p. Free

3

tions are required. 9a—11a. Sugg don $10

7, 14, 21, 28

Nursery Volunteer Day

NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, WINTERS. Volunteer & learn about the amazing plants of Putah Creek & meet like minded people! Every Weds. Register online. 9a—12p. Free

10

Lavender Farm Tours, Capay Valley

CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER FARM. One mile tour exploring lavender varieties, planting, harvesting & drying. Enjoy freshly baked lavender scones. Free for children under 8. 10a—11a. $10

18

Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

YOLO BYPASS. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts & birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration required. 9a—12p. Sugg don $10

18

Lavender Wreath Making

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Make a lavender flower wreath using our freshly grown lavender while sipping a glass of wine or lavender lemonade. 10a—12p. $75

SCIENCE

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Makerspace Drop-in Hours

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Tools available for use. 9a—11a. Free

3

Creek Explorers Field Day: Natural Detectives

LAKE SOLANO PARK. Adopt a tree, explore plant & animal adaptations in a scavenger hunt, and enjoy educational activities. 9a—12p. Free

4

Walking Meditation Class & Walk

WINTERS PUTAH CREEK NATURE PARK. An afternoon of mindfulness & meditation. Rejuvenate your mind & body while exploring the serene Putah Creek path. 12:30p—1:30p. Free

4

Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands

CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT

PLANT. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reserva-

Yolo Causeway Bat Count

YOLO CAUSEWAY. Community Science event to raise bat awareness & assess trends in population & roost-use of the bats under the I-80 bridge. Volunteers needed. 7a—1p. Free

3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

EXPLORIT MUSEUM. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a—2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5

7, 8, 9

Sheepmowers at Work

WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a—3p. Free

15

Astronomy on Tap

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Short, fun astronomy talks with beer & fun prizes. Every 3rd Thursday, 6p—8p. Free

21

Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. An educational & entertaining program on bees. Learn about pollination, honey-making & more. 2p. Free

24

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Stargazing

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CTR. Enjoy a stargazing tour of the night sky out in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area with the Davis Astronomy Club. 7p—11p. $125

29

NorCal Bats

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. View live bats & learn why they are so important for the environment. 4:30p. Free

SCREEN

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Senior Center Friday Films

SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free

2

9th Annual DFS Film Fest

MANETTI SHREM. Join the Davis Filmmaking Society for its annual student-run film festival celebrating student films. 7p—9p. Free

25

Family Movie

STEPHENS BRANCH DAVIS LIBRARY. Movie & popcorn! Call for movie title: 530-666-8005. 2p—4p. Free

16, 23, 30

Indigenous Film Festival

WOODLAND LIBRARY. Join us and Save California Salmon in an Indigenous Film Festivals for teens and their families. 6/16: Inhabitants: An Indigenous Perspective, 6/23: Lost Salmon, 6/30: ¿Qué Pasó con Las Abejas? 4p—6:30p. Free

SHOPPING

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

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed 3p—6p & Sat 8p—1p.

7, 14

UC Davis Farmers Market

UC DAVIS WEST QUAD. A seasonal on-campus extension of the Davis Farmers Market designed to promote student health & locally produced & campus-grown food products. Fall & Spring quarters 11a–1:30p.

7, 14, 21, 28

Spork Food Hub Farm Stand

SPORK FOOD HUB. Weekly farm stand at the Cannery. Market items include: local produce from family farms, pasture raised pork, honey, jam & freshly milled flour. 2p

3, 10, 16, 24

Woodland Farmers Market

WOODLAND LIBRARY. All goods are sourced from within an hour of Woodland

& help support local businesses & farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, wonderful vendors & free kids’ events. Saturdays 9a–12p.

2, 3, 4

Friends of the Library Book Sale

STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12—7p, Sat 10a—5p & Sun 10a—3p.

R&R Thrift: $1 Clothing Sale

ALL THINGS RIGHT & RELEVANT. Come find some new pieces! Right & Relevant is a non-profit supporting eight Yolo County mental health organizations. 11a—5:30p.

10, 11

Neighborhood Market

UNIVERSITY MALL. Pop-up market with vintage clothing, records, jewelry, funkos & more! 11a—6p.

11, 18, 25

Winters Farmers Market

MAIN STREET, WINTERS. Local pro-

duce from jams to coffee to flowers & much more. Thru Sept 24. 9a–1p.

11, 18

Davis Craft & Vintage Fair

CENTRAL PARK. Local handmade art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food & more! Free live music. 10a—4p.

16, 17, 18, 19

Treasure Sale

PENCE GALLERY. All proceeds support the Pence’s exhibits & education programs. Donate jewelry, clothing, art, small furniture, collectibles, rugs, vintage items & more from 06/12—6/15. Closes 3p on the last day. 11:30a–4:30p. Free

STAGE & DANCE

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

World Dance Club: Cumbia

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Members of the World Dance Club will share the dancing steps they learned in their home countries. This season we are teaching Cumbia. 10a–11a. Register online

3 YPT Showcase

DMTC. A series of acts created & performed by the Young Performers Theatre group. Funds support the Theatre Arts Award scholarship for high school seniors involved in DMTC. 7p. $10–$18

6 World Dance Club: European Social Dance

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Learn European social dance with Niki Baccile. The series will culminate in a (mini) Grand Ball on June 16th. 6p—7p. Free

7, 8, 9, 10

Open, Stay

MONDAVI CTR. Open, Stay is a comtemporary musical that centers on the romantic challenges facing patrons in a college town coffee shop. Presented by the UCD Dept. of Theatre and Dance. June 7-9 at 7p, June 10 at 2. Free

7, 8, 9, 10

UCD Department of Theatre & Dance: Open, Stay

MONDAVI CTR. A vibrant contemporary musical that explores romance in all forms. Directed by Broadway veteran Mindy Cooper with music direction by Graham Sobelman. Weds, Thurs, Fri 7p; Sat 2p. $5–$15

12, 19, 26

Petit Dance Camp

MIDC STUDIO. Week long dance camp for ages 4-9 with a final performance for parents. Registration required. 9a—3p. $300

16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Young

Adult Performers production adapted from the book The Lightning Thief‚ by Rick Riordan. Fri & Sat 7:30p. Sun 2p. $7–$20

17

Village Dance Davis

VILLAGE HOMES Community Ctr. An ecstatic dance inspired, intentional, playful, joyful, freeform, all ages, substance-free, daytime dance party. We gather monthly for a journey of music, movement, & mindfulness. 11a–1:30p. $10–15

22, 23, 24, 25

Applegate Dance Company 30th Anniversary Performance

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE

HALL. A collection of nine amazing dances performed by the students of Applegate Dance Company & Studio. Thurs & Fri 7p. Sat 6:30p. Sun 2p. $20.50

23, 24, 25, 30

Sweeney Todd (2023)

DMTC. Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him & ravaged his young wife. Ages 11 & up. Fri & Sat 7:30p. Sun 2p. $10—$18

27

Centering Dance: A Monthly Guided Mindfulness Practice of Embodiment

STAMBUSKY STUDIOS. 90 minutes of intuitive, inspired, mindful movement with a welcoming local community. No dance experience is needed. 4th Tuesdays, 7:30p—9p. Don/$20

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

1. ARBORETUM ART WORKS

17 Arboretum Dr, Suites G & H | 5p—8p | Open studios A working artist collective featuring artists in 2 suites. Artists in attendance include Thelma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson, Schorré Chevalier Oldham, Joel Bresolin, and Mark Ellsberry.

2. THE ARTERY

207 G St | 7p—9p | Reception Off the Floor and on the Wall: Handwoven Creations and Artistic Expression by Lisa M. Erskine and Compatriots. Lisa Erskine presents an installation of rag rugs, double weaves and other woven textiles. She is joined by Jerri Erskine-Zilbert with unique handwoven creations and Blayney Breckenridge with cunning little Habit Homes, perfect for a garden glen and maybe little leprechauns.

3. DAVIS CRAFT & VINTAGE FAIR

E St Plaza | 5p—9p | Shopping & Music Shop from local artists & craftspeople and enjoy live music. This event showcases a sampling of what they offer at their larger regular events at Central Park on select Sundays.

4. THE DAVIS HOOTENANNY

604 2nd St | 6:30p—8:30p | Music A disability-inclusive music event hosted by the Purple Tree Café. The Team Davis Singers will kick off an open mic set, followed by Spangler with Don Los Angeles.

POP-UP ART SHOWS & LIVE MUSIC

FREE, MONTHLY, SELF-GUIDED ART WALK

5. LOGOS BOOKS

513 2nd St | 6p—8p | Reception Artist reception with Debra van Hulsteyn. Her exhibit, Yolo Bypass & Beyond: Debra van Hulsteyn, features oil, acrylic, and watercolor conceptual images from everyday experiences in Davis and Yolo County.

6. THE PAINT CHIP

217 F St | 6p—8:30p | Reception Plein Air Paintings of Davis: Andrew Dorn. Andrew Dorn is a Davis artist who specializes in plein air painting, abstracts, and landscapes.

7. PENCE GALLERY

212 D St | 6p—9p | Reception Public reception & multiple art exhibits on display. Home features mixed media paintings by Susan W. Brady, and Wandering Thoughts displays watercolor paintings by Dawn Star Wood. View ceramic sculptures by three talented artists in Moments in Time & Space. Plus, a new stairway collection, Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings Free wine tasting by Twisted Cedar Wines.

8. 3RD SPACE ART COLLECTIVE

17 Arboretum Dr, Unit C | 6p—9p | Reception For this one-day event, 3rd Space will display work by artist Joel Bresolin. His paintings are inspired by direct observation of the figure, influenced by Bay Area Figurative tradition. You can also view Bresolin’s collages, which incorporate media elements and graphic fragments, and his imaginary gestural landscapes.

2ND FRIDAY ARTABOUT SPONSORED BY:

1. Dorn, Palms and Poppies. 2. Wood, Old Friend. 3. Bresolin, Untitled. 4. Erskine, Blue Weaving. 5. Van Hulsteyn, Untitled

Welcome Baby paves the way to accessible postpartum support

free postpartum care

Isabella Holmes, for The Dirt

The glaring gaps in reproductive health care in the U.S. are palpable, and disproportionately impact lower income and marginalized groups. Welcome Baby is a new program that objects to this lack of care and uses their funding to make postpartum care free and accessible to all birthing parents in Yolo County.

Welcome Baby provides free postpartum care, including an in-home visit with a registered nurse, and up to two more visits with a Family Support Specialist. The program is available to Yolo County residents with public health care (MediCal, Partnership, MCAP) or residents who are uninsured. Welcome Baby will

never ask for immigration status.

“Welcome Baby nurses are catching life-threatening conditions—saving lives,” Sarah Hartman, Ph.D. told The Dirt. “And making sure that families are connected to a medical home.”

Hartman is the Systems Integration and Implementation Officer at First 5

Yolo. Welcome Baby is a collaboration between First 5 Yolo, CommuniCare, and Yolo County Children’s Alliance.

The in-home visit—which happens within the first two weeks of returning from the hospital— is comprehensive to say the least. Families can expect detailed clinical assessments of both parent and baby, mental health assessments, breastfeeding support and referrals, and health education.

“The postpartum period is already such a vulnerable time,” Hartman said.

Photos by Hanna Nakano.

”And when the isolation and stress that came with the Pandemic was added, the need for more accessible care was clear.”

There’s a major focus on supporting mental health. The Welcome Baby program was created during the Pandemic, when the number of parents experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety was climbing.

“There were very serious negative effects of the pandemic on pregnant persons that really led to a decline in maternal health,” Hartman said. “Postpartum depression and anxiety were rising, health related issues such as preterm birth were increasing, and people were delaying their prenatal care.”

First 5 used American Rescue Plan relief aid to fund this project. A special aspect of Welcome Baby is the connection to community resources. Integrating health and social services allows Welcome Baby s to provide truly holistic care for families.

“If the family has certain needs, nurses can assess for that and connect them to community support,” Hartman said. “If the family is experiencing barriers to transportation, food, stable housing, etc., Welcome Baby links them to other community resources that can help.”

Within 30 days of the nurse visit, they are set up with a support system for their individualized needs. If a parent feels they are showing signs of postpartum depression, they get help connecting with behavioral health resources.

“Parents are really in need of postpartum support and care,” Hartman said. “Getting in early and immediately providing connection to the family is critical to the long-term health of both the birthing parent and the baby.”

Welcome Baby nurses are catching lifethreatening conditions— saving lives. … And making sure that families are connected to a medical home.

“A Really Cool Job”

By Mark Donnelly

On a train trip to Trenton from Penn Station, New York Red cap, white jacket

He rolls his silver metal cart with goodies down the aisle, stopping for customers. Breakfast or a snack in mid-morning on this travel adventure.

Milk and soda in the ice below

Everything fitting just fine.

He reaches down smoothly for the drinks. Big smile as he hands me pound cake and a small container of milk.

Mom gives him money.

The man working on the railroad has such a cool job, making people happy.

I’d love to help if he’d let me.

SARAH HARTMAN, PH.D.

I could get a uniform like his. I could walk in front and call out, “Food and beverages, food and beverages”

I’ll see him again on the train ride home.

To connect with Welcome Baby for services, leave a confidential voicemail at 916-403-2905 or fill out the form at tinyurl.com/welcomebabyyolocounty