This is a listing of regularly occurring events in or near Davis. See our Events Board for specific events. You also may be interested in other events calendars.
Weekly Events
Monday
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Begins @ 4PM | Drom's Comics and Cards | The #1 Fighting Video Game in Japan now in the US! Play against others for prizes! |
| ASUCD Academic Affairs Commission Meeting | 6:30PM | MU Fielder Room | |
| ASUCD Ethnic and Cultural Affairs Commission Meeting | 7:30PM | MU Garrison Room | |
| ASUCD Internal Affairs Commission Meeting | 5:10PM | MU Garrison Room | |
| Campus Unions Programs CoHo Live | 5-7 PM | MU CoHo | |
| Dance Lessons by the Davis Social Dance Club | 7:00PM during the quarter | ARC |
First lesson free, following lessons are $5 each. Check link out -2006-06-27 Is Social Dance Club still active?? Their website hasn't been updated since May of 2005. —BobbyGray |
| Davis College Green Party | 5:10 - 6:00PM | Wellman 109 |
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| On Campus Co-ops Applicant Potluck | 7:00PM | On Campus Co-ops | Awesome people and delicious vegetarian food. Be sure to come by if you're a student looking for a place to live next year! |
| The de Vere's Irish Pub Pub 33 Pub Quiz / Trivia Night | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | de Vere's Irish Pub |
Raucous fun! Teams of up to six compete for large gift certificates. Dr. Andy hosts. No reservations, so send a team member early to claim a table. Details at |
| Open Bike Night | 6:30PM | Bike Forth at 4th St. & L St. | Open Bike Night provides a forum for anyone in the community to share anything they'd like that is related to bicycles. This could be a movie, a song, a workshop, a race, etc. |
| Davis Wushu | 8-10PM | The Pavilion at ARC | Enjoy a great workout with an energetic student group and learn Chinese martial arts! After a one week trial there is a $25 membership fee per quarter or $60 membership fee per year. |
Tuesday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| $5 Movie Tuesday | Signature Stadium 5 and Holiday Cinema 6. | ||
| Free Tuesday Lunch at Hillel House | 12:00PM | Hillel House | |
| ACLU Meeting | 7:00PM | Wellman 201 | |
| ASUCD Business and Finance Commission Meeting | 6:30PM | MU Fielder Room | |
| ASUCD Environmental Policy and Planning Commission Meeting | 7:30PM | MU Garrison Room (2nd fl.) | |
| ASUCD External Affairs Commission Meeting | 5:00PM | MU Garrison Room (2nd fl.) | |
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Begins @ 4PM | Drom's Comics and Cards | Learn to play the newest Street Fighter game at a competitive level or just learn how to win against your friends! |
| ASUCD Gender and Sexuality Commission Meeting | 4:30PM | MU Moss Room (3rd fl.) | |
| Davis Community Meals evening meal | 5:45PM | The Episcopal Church of St. Martin | |
| Toastmasters Club meeting | 5:45PM | International House | Be more confident by this time next year. Davis Town and Gown Toastmasters help each other learn the art of public speaking in moments of enjoyment. We meet each Tuesday, with few exceptions, from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. at International House, 10 College Park. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. |
| DCF Summer Bible Study | 7:00-8:30PM | Hickey Gym 290 | Davis Christian Fellowship - Free and open to the public. Anyone interested in God, the Bible, worship, and fellowship is welcome. |
| Dollar Ice Cream Night at Baskin Robbins | 6:00PM | Both Baskin Robbins locations | Enjoy your favorite ice cream for only a dollar! Note: expect a long line, but it's not bad if you go early |
| Davis College Democrats | 6:00PM | Wellman Hall 106 | |
| Juggling | 6PM-ish to 9PM-ish | Central Park | |
| City Council Meeting | 6:30PM | Community Chambers | except on the fifth Tuesday of any month and Tuesdays prior to a holiday. |
| Senior Discount Days | Downtown Davis | Seniors save 10% at 17 participating retailers. | |
| Applicant Potluck | 7:00PM | On Campus Co-ops | Awesome people and delicious vegetarian food. Be sure to come by if you're a student looking for a place to live next year! |
| Open Media Sessions at Davis Media Access | 5:00PM-6:00PM | Davis Media Access | Free and open to the public. Anyone Interested in Films, TV, Youtube, etc. should check this out. note=discontinued for now |
| Bible Study group | 8:00-10:00PM | Wellman Hall 129 | Free and open to the public. Anyone interested in the Bible is welcome. |
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8:30PM - 10:30 | Bistro 33 | Some of the finest names in comedy. Past comics have been featured on HBO, Comedy Central, Saturday Night Live. |
| Salsa Night at the Davis Graduate | 9:30pm - 1AM | Davis Graduate |
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10PM - midnightish | Sophia's | Trivia! Teams answer questions about stuff no one cares about for the chance to win some prizes — usually in the form of free drinks. |
| WTF | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Bike Forth at 4th St. & L St. | Women/Trans/Friends weekly workshop held at Bike Forth. |
| Beer Tasting, Growler Fills Sudwerk Brewery Dock Store | 6 to 7:30 |
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Come enjoy 4 taps pouring Sudwerk's specialty beers. Have a taste, a pint or take home a 1/2 gallon growler. Growler fill and pint Special for $10 |
| Tai Chi | 7:00 am | Westwood Park | Tai Chi Chuan taught by Sifu Denise Platt Lichtig |
Wednesday
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| Free Argentine Tango Classes for I-House Members (Non-Members also welcomed) | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | International House |
I-House and Pasion de Gotan are partnering up to offer an on-going introduction to tango classes at no cost to the members and have you take your first steps in tango. So come and join in on the fun, meet new people, make new friends, and learn something that will stay with you the rest of your life! $7.00 for Non-Member. More info at |
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| Davis Daytime Toastmasters | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | 2020 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 | Toastmasters is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your speaking ability, leadership skills, and self confidence. | ||
| Picnic In The Park (Farmer's Market) | March-November: 4:30PM - 8:30PM | Central Park | This is a very popular local event, featuring food vendors, musical performances, and of course fresh produce. | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Game | 5:00PM-dark | Russell Field on UCD campus | Weekly co-ed pick-up game—all levels welcome. Bring water and light and dark shirts. | ||
| Applicant dinner at The Domes | 6:00PM | The Domes | Come see what we're all about! Dinner starts at 6pm. Currently accepting applications for this year and next. Must be a UCD Student to apply. Bring a small dish to share. Call (530) 754-0389 to let us know you're coming. | ||
| Davis College Democrats | 6:00PM | Wellman Hall 230 | We are the margin of victory | ||
| Scrabble with the The Unofficial Davis Scrabble Club | Around 6:30PM | Central Park and Crepeville | We have players at every level and everyone is welcome! Look for the people with the Scrabble boards. We meet around 6:30pm at Central Park April through October and at Crepeville November through March. If you have a deluxe board, bring it! | ||
| UCD Night at Rocknasium | 6:00PM | Rocknasium | Show your UCD Student ID after 6:00PM and get in for $5. | ||
| Applicant Potluck | 7:00PM | On Campus Co-ops | Awesome people and delicious vegetarian food. Be sure to come by if you're a student looking for a place to live next year! | ||
| Davis Skate | 7:00PM | 4th and C Streets Downtown | Experience the many great bike paths and parks of Davis on rollerblades after enjoying the Farmer's Market. | ||
| Irish Music Session | 7:00PM-10:00PM | Delta of Venus | A public jam session intended to keep traditional Irish music alive... Fun to listen to, and play along with (if you can keep up). | ||
| Asian American Association | 7:15PM | Hunt Hall 100 | |||
| Davis College Republicans | 8:00PM | Hart Hall 1150 | New members are welcome! | ||
| International Social Dance Club | 8:00pm | ARC Pavilion | Come learn dances from around the world. No experience required. Fun, great exercise, free cookies! | ||
| $1 Beers at Sudwerk | 9:00PM to midnight | Sudwerk | $3 cover, then all the dollar cups o' the best beer in Davis that you can drink. | ||
| German Regular Table - Deutscher Stammtisch at Sudwerk | 9:15 PM to midnight | Sudwerk | Wir sprechen deutsch - but you don't need to be German, just enjoy the language. | ||
| Dance Party with DJ Larry Rodriguez | 10:00PM | G Street Pub | Spinning funk, soul, reggae, latin grooves, afrobeat, and bhangra at the G Street Pub. No cover! 10PM start, 21+, $1 Pabst. Brought to you by KDVS | ||
| "RECESS Wednesday EDM night" | 9:15 pm no cover |
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Electronic Dance Music is becoming more popular by the day, and FINALLY, Davis has a weekly event that features ALL EDM, all flavors, all night. House, electro, mainstream remixes, dubstep, and moombah, with a special guest Headliner Dj every Wednesday, and resident Djs Thick Nasti Beatz and Rich Resey More details at www.facebook.com/RecessAHouseElectroNight | ||
| Davis Wushu | 8-10PM | The Pavilion at ARC | Enjoy a great workout with an energetic student group and learn Chinese martial arts! After a one week trial there is a $25 membership fee per quarter or $60 membership fee per year. | ||
| ESL Class | 10-11AM | Pole Line Rd. Baptist Church- 770 Pole Line Rd. | English Class for Adults. $5/year donation. Child Care available. If interested please contact Sarah at mannix_sarah@yahoo.com. | ||
Thursday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description | |
| [Every other Thursday: [Free and "Anonymous HIV Testing"/Counseling] | 1:00PM - 4:00PM | Cross Cultural Center | anonymous HIV testing | |
| Music Department Noon Concert | 12:00PM |
varies, see |
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| ASUCD Senate meetings | 6:10PM | Mee Room of the Memorial Union | ||
| English Country Dancers Weekly Practice | 6:30PM | Haring 2016 | We're a renaissance dance group dedicated to teaching and dancing, and we welcome dancers of all levels. Come join us for an evening of dance and good company! | |
| Floor Hockey in Sacramento | 6:30PM - 9:00PM | Sacramento | ||
| Applicant Potluck | 7:00PM | On Campus Co-ops | Awesome people and delicious vegetarian food. Be sure to come by if you're a student looking for a place to live next year! | |
| Spiritist Group of Davis | 7:00PM - 8:30PM | 4005 Cowell Blvd. #305 | ||
| Community of Silo's Message gatherings | 7:30PM | Davis Food Co-op | ||
| Delta of Venus Live Music | usually 8:30PM | Delta of Venus |
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| Filmmakers' Ambitions | 8:30PM | Young Hall 198 | ||
| Salsa Dancing at The Grad | 9:30PM | The Grad | Lessons at 9:30PM followed by DJ dancing with Nehad | |
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10:00PM | Holiday Cinema 6 | $5 (appears to be on permanent hiatus) | |
| College Night at Bistro 33 | Bistro 33 | Featuring $3 well drinks and $5 Long Islands, Adios MoFo's and Jager and great top 40 R&B music in the most upscale atmosphere in town. NO cover charge ever! | ||
| Students for Nichiren Buddhism Club Meeting | 8:00-9:00 | Olson 101 | Study Buddhism! | |
| Beer Tasting and Growler Fills Sudwerk Brewery Dock Store | 4:00-8:00PM |
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Come enjoy 4 taps pouring Sudwerk's specialty beers. Have a taste, a pint or take home a 1/2 gallon growler | |
| Tai Chi | 6:30 pm | Westwood Park | Tai Chi Chuan taught by Sifu Denise Platt Lichtig | |
Friday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Ride the Davis Bike Loop | 10:00AM | Meet in front of the entrance to the Vets Center at 14th and B Streets | Newcomers welcome! Join the leisurely paced ride with our friends Dutch Martinich and Gerry Peterson of the Davis Bike Club, for an approximately 15-18 mile ride around the Bike Loop and other greenbelt paths. Meet in front of the entrance to the Vets Center at 14th and B Streets, Fridays at 10am. The ride finishes in the downtown area, with a stop for refreshments if riders are interested. Helmets are required. If in doubt about the weather, contact the ride leaders at dmartinich@att.net or gnjpeter0856@juno.com |
| DRAGON meeting | 5PM-12AM | Wellman top floor | Role-Playing Games, CCG and board gaming. Meets at Original Steve's during school holidays. |
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Signups Begin @ 5PM until late night. | Drom's Comics and Cards | Casual Sanctioned Draft with Prize Support! |
| Dinner and Shabbat Service | 7:00pm | Hillel House | $5.00 Per Person |
| Latin American Film Series | 7:00pm | 1322 Storer Hall | Free |
| Spiritual Healing Clinic | 7:00PM | Michelle Marchand's home (Inner Light Healing Clinic) | Bring any physical, emotional, or spiritual issues to work on. Done on a drop-in, donation basis. Please call for more info. 530-758-8206. |
| Delta of Venus Live Music | usually 8:30PM | Delta of Venus |
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| Beer Tasting, Growler Fills and Brewery Tours Sudwerk Brewery Dock Store | 4:00-8:00PM |
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Come enjoy 4 taps pouring Sudwerk's specialty beers. Have a taste, a pint or take home a 1/2 gallon growler |
Saturday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Pasion de Gotan: Close Embrace Argentine Tango | 4 PM -7 PM | Fiesta DanceN' Fitness (917 3rd Street, Davis, CA) |
Pasion de Gotan is the newest Argentine Tango instruction in Davis. Our mission is to share the rich history, the tradition, the music, and the subculture of Tango with the Davis community. 4:00-5:15: Level I -beginner's. 5:15-5:45: Free Practica. 5:45-7:00 Level II - Intermediate. More info at |
| NEW Dance Program for Adults | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM | The Ballroom of Sacramento (6009 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA) | MONTHLY DANCE PROGRAM: This program is for adults age 18-30. Reduce social anxiety and improve social skills while learning to dance. Lessons cover VERBAL/NON-VERBAL, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, FRIENDSHIP SKILLS, DANCE ETIQUETTE, BODY AWARENESS, COORDINATION AND POSTURE. PROGRAM RUNS MONTH-TO-MONTH ($96.00 per month.) Includes 4 private weekly dance lessons and social skills group. Lesson is from 11-12. Lunch is from 12-1. Please bring money for lunch. New Groups start OCTOBER 6TH, NOVEMBER 3, DECEMBER 1. If you are interested in learning more about the program contact: MARILYN L PERRY, PHD 916-284-6712 marilynlperry@yahoo.com |
| NEW Dance Program for ages 13-18 | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | The Ballroom of Sacramento (6009 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA) | MONTHLY DANCE PROGRAM: This program is for teens age 13-18. Reduce social anxiety and improve social skills while learning to dance. Lessons cover VERBAL/NON-VERBAL, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, FRIENDSHIP SKILLS, DANCE ETIQUETTE, BODY AWARENESS, COORDINATION AND POSTURE. The Dance Program costs $96 per month. Program runs month-to-month. Includes 4 private weekly dance lessons and social skills group. Group meets for lunch after the lesson from 10am-11am. Please bring money for lunch. New Groups start OCTOBER 6TH, NOVEMBER 3, DECEMBER 1. If you are interested in learning more about the program contact: MARILYN L PERRY, PHD 916-284-6712 marilynlperry@yahoo.com |
| Farmer's Market | 8:00AM - 1:00PM | Central Park | This is one of the best and most popular farmer's markets in the region. |
| Co-Dependents Anonymous | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Davis Lutheran Church (corner of 8th & B) | Twelve Step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. |
| Davis Community Meals noon meal | 11:30AM | The Episcopal Church of St. Martin | |
| Yolo County SPCA Pet Adoptions | 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. | Petco | Most Saturdays. Petco in the The Marketplace |
| Lord's Day Worship | 3:00PM | 770 Pole Line Road | Anyone who would like to worship the Creator God (Jesus, Allah,...) on the Lord's Day is welcome. |
| Delta of Venus Live Music | usually 8:00PM | Delta of Venus |
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| KetMoRee Dance Party with Dj Skil'D | 10:00pm-2:00am | KetMoRee | Late Night Happy Hour 10:00-11:30 $3 Wells Drinks $3 Draft Beers |
| Beer Tasting, Growler Fills and Brewery Tours Sudwerk Brewery Dock Store | 3:00-8:00PM |
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Come enjoy 4 taps pouring Sudwerk's specialty beers. Have a taste, a pint or take home a 1/2 gallon growler |
| "RECESS Saturday EDM Dj Night" Little Prague Bar 330, G Street | 9:15 pm - Close |
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Come and hang out at the ONLY bar in town spinning Electronic Dance Music all night! House, Electro, Mainstream Remixes, and a bit of Dubstep and Moombah for good measure. Resident Djs Thick Nasti and Rich Resey also invite special guest Djs each week to keep things fresh on the weekly. Check out www.facebook.com/RecessAHouseElectroNight for more details, photos, and our schedule of guest Djs |
Sunday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Food Not Bombs serves free vegan food | 1:00PM-1:30PM | Central Park 4th & C at the benches | Free meal for EVERYBODY (rich, poor, student, etc.) |
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Begins @ 2PM | Drom's Comics and Cards | Play the newest Street Fighter Game for Cash Prizes! |
| Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Game | 2:00PM | Russell Field on UCD campus | Weekly co-ed pick-up game—all levels welcome. Bring water and light and dark shirts. |
| Crossings | 6:00PM | Davis Lutheran Church (corner of 8th & B) |
A brief, relaxed service featuring a wide variety of music from blues/jazz to modern Christian rock. Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment open to anyone interested in exploring spirituality in a Christian context. |
| Applicant Potluck | 7:00PM | On Campus Co-ops | Awesome people and delicious vegetarian food. Be sure to come by if you're a student looking for a place to live next year! |
| Davis International Folk Dancers | 7:00PM | Davis Art Center | Have fun doing dances from Serbia, Israel, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, and other countries |
| Progressive Coalition | 7:00PM | Cantina del Cabo |
Monthly Events
Monday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| The Avid Reader Book Club | Fourth Monday of each month (except Dec) at 7:30PM | The Avid Reader | |
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Second Monday 7:00PM-8:30PM | Senior Center | |
| LUGOD - The Linux Users' Group of Davis tech. presentations | Third Monday 7:00PM-9:00PM | Davis Branch Library or Explorit Science Center (Mace Ranch Facility) 3141 5th Street | The primary meeting location is the Blanchard Room in the Davis Branch Library. Explorit is used occasionally as a backup venue. Please check lugod.org for the upcoming meeting location. |
| Performer's Circle | Fourth Monday | Village Homes Community Center | |
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First Monday 7:00PM | Hallmark Inn | Date and Venue are subject to change periodically so please check the webpage calendar from the website link above for details. |
Tuesday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Amnesty International meeting | Occasional First Tuesdays 7:00PM | International House |
Davis Community Chapter meeting. Speaker, film or discussion of current human rights topics. Visit our website for more details: |
| Amnesty International Letter-Writing Cafe Night | Third Tuesday 7:00-8:30PM | International House | Davis Community Chapter holds a Letter-Writing Meeting Night. Human rights cases needing immediate written appeals, sample letters, and letter-writing materials are provided. |
| Davis Mac Users Group | Second Tuesdays 7:00PM-9:00PM | Senior Center | DMUG is open to all ages and, yes, students are welcomed. Users (and topics) range from novice to very advanced. |
| LUGOD - The Linux Users' Group of Davis social gatherings | First Tuesday 6:30PM-9:00PM |
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| Yolo Amateur Radio Society | First Tuesday 7:30PM | Explorit Science Center | |
| Yolo County SPCA Cat Adoptions | Second & fourth Tuesday 5:30-7:30 PM | Petco | |
| Davis Men's Community Talk & Drum Circle | First Tuesday of each new month, from 7:00 -9:30 PM | FamiliesFirst | A structured gathering for men 18 years and older to talk about that which holds meaning. There is no charge for these monthly events. All men are welcome! |
Wednesday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Alzheimer's Support Group | Third Wednesday | Senior Center | |
| Blue Max Kart Club | First Wednesday 7:00PM | Cantina del Cabo | |
| City / UCD Student Liaison Commission | First Wednesday (except in August) 4:30PM-6:00PM | Community Chambers | |
| Davis Progressive Business Exchange | meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:45 am | Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second Street in Downtown Davis | The Davis Progressive Business Exchange provides a network for a diversified group of business leaders to enhance their services to the community through the development, growth, and maintenance of professional relationships. Business people interested in attending the luncheon can email Stewart Savage at info@abatonconsulting.com to make a reservation. |
| Flyway Nights Lecture Series | First Wednesday (November through April) 7:00 PM | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters Building | |
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Second Wednesday 4PM and 6PM | Sacramento | |
| Poetry Night & Open Mic | 1st Wednesdays of the month at 8:00 PM | Banquet Room at Bistro 33 | Dr. Andy Jones hosts. Free admission. All are welcome. |
| Venture Club | 2nd and 4th Wednesday | — | — |
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Third Wednesday 7:00PM | Woodland Public Library Leake Community Room | |
| ZUGOD | Third Wednesday 12:10-1:30pm | 1291 Social Sciences and Humanities Building | Zope Users Group of Davis |
Thursday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Green Party of Yolo County | Second Thursday 7:00PM - 9:00PM | Yolo County Library - Davis Branch back meeting room | |
| Old North Davis Neighborhood Association | Fourth Thursday 6:30PM - 8:00PM | Hattie Weber Museum 5th & C Streets | Board Meeting. All neighborhood residents welcome. |
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Second Thursday, May-October 7:00 pm-8:30 pm | Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave | Join us for a series of talks by local experts on the Putah Creek Watershed. Each Thursday talk is linked to an outdoor activity in the watershed the following Saturday. Putah Creek Council |
| Poetry Night & Open Mic | Third Thursdays of the month at 8:00 PM | John Natsoulas Gallery |
Dr. Andy Jones hosts. Free admission. All are welcome. See |
Friday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| ArtAbout | Second Friday 7:00-9:00PM | Downtown | Hours vary, so check the web site. |
| Critical Mass | Last Friday 5:30PM (6:00PM roll out) | Central Park | All are welcome. |
| Contra Dancing | Third Friday 8-10:30PM (7:30PM beginner lesson) | Davis Athletic Club 1809 Picasso Avenue | Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. |
Saturday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Winters Art Walk | First Saturday all day | Downtown Winters | |
| Sacramento Second Saturday | Second Saturday 6:00-9:00/10:00PM | Sacramento | One of the best art walks anywhere, definitely worth the trip. |
Sunday
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
| Odd Fellows Bingo! | Second Sunday 12:00-4:00PM | Odd Fellows Lodge |
All proceeds from Bingo! go to our charity partner. Visit the |
| Polyamory Gathering | Third Sunday (time varies) | See the polyamory page for location each month | An opportunity for polyamorous or poly-curious people to meet each other and discuss poly issues |
Quarterly Events
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RobotMedia - Student film festival showcase
Yearly Events
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