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Category: Events

  • Rep. Mike Thompson Participates in Debate With Eric Jones in Marysville Hosted by the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau

    (From press release) Yesterday, Congressman Mike Thompson participated in a candidate forum with his opponent, Eric Jones, at the Yuba County Government Center in Marysville. The event was hosted by the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau. Congressman Thompson, himself a small farmer that grows grapes, hay and olives, discussed a variety of issues facing the Yuba Sutter community in front of a crowd of 250 people. Congressman Thompson and Eric Jones debated for 45 minutes about issues facing Yuba and Sutter Counties and our agriculture community.

    “I was honored to be invited to participate in a debate by the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau. I was proud to discuss my record of delivering for our ag community and strengthening our rural economies,” said Congressman Mike Thompson “Right now farmers are hurting with reckless and illegal tariffs and I am proud to have worked with the Administration to deliver $9 million dollars in relief to peach growers hit by the cannery closure and will continue to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars for our district for flood control projects.”

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  • Sept 10th Event: Working Together to Protect Our Neighbors

    (From press release) The City of Davis Police Accountability Commission invites the community to “Working Together to Protect Our Neighbors” on Thursday, September 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center, 203 East 14th Street. Speakers will discuss local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement, practical family preparedness, and community safety. Live Spanish interpretation will be available.

  • Davis Farmers Market Celebrates 50 Years of Community, Connection and Local Food

    (From press release) On Saturday, August 1, the Davis Farmers Market celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of bringing farmers, food, families and community together in Davis.

    The day was a celebration of the past, the present, and future, five decades ago this market started as a gathering place for local farmers and community members to sell directly to customers and has since grown into a beloved Davis institution — a place where generations of residents come to shop for fresh, locally grown food, connect with neighbors, support local agriculture and experience the unique sense of community that makes the Davis Farmers Market special.

    The 50th anniversary celebration brought together market shoppers, farmers, community partners, local leaders and longtime supporters to honor the market’s history and look toward its future.

    “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make the Davis Farmers Market what it is today,” said Randii Macnear, Executive Director of the Davis Farmers Market Alliance. “For 50 years, this market has been more than a place to buy food. It has been a place to meet your neighbors, celebrate local agriculture, build relationships and feel connected to the community. We’re excited to carry that spirit forward for the next 50 years.”

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  • Davis Farmers Market 50th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, August 1

    (From press release) For 50 years, the Davis Farmers Market has brought together local farmers, artisans, families, and neighbors, becoming one of the region’s most cherished traditions. Saturday’s celebration will feature special anniversary activities, live entertainment, community partners, and opportunities to experience the vibrant atmosphere of this landmark event.

    Event Details:

    What: Davis Farmers Market 50th Anniversary Celebration
    When: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    Where: Central Park, Davis | 301 C Street

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  • Sierra Club and Tuleyome summer potluck & presentation on Wed, July 22, 7 PM

    The Future of Cache Creek Gravel Mining Restoration – A New Pathway Forward

    (From press release) What-When-Where – The Sierra Club Yolano Group and Tuleyome are sponsoring an in-person potluck dinner and conversation on Wednesday, July 22 from 7 to 9 pm in the Blanchard Room at the Yolo County Library, 314 E. 14th Street in Davis. (Doors open at 6:45 pm). Unfortunately, a Zoom option will not be available.

    Cache Creek looking west into the Capay Valley in the 1970s
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  • “WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy” to be performed in Davis and other NorCal locations

    (From press release) WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy, Written by Michael Gene Sullivan. Music and Lyrics by Daniel Savio, Music Direction by Daniel Savio and Will Durkee. The show is directed by Lisa Hori-Garcia.

    Wreckage will be performed for one night  INDOORS on Wed. July 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm (music at 6:30 pm) at

    Davis HS, Richard Brunelle Performance Hall   315 W 14th St., in Davis.
    Tickets are FREE but an RSVP is required: sfmt.org/rsvp-davis  ($20 suggested donation)

    WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy runs July 3 – Sept. 7, 2026

    Opening Shows: Fri. July 3, and Sat. July 4, 2026- Dolores Park – San Francisco 

    Running throughout the Bay Area in SF, Ukiah (Mendocino), Cotati (Sonoma), East Bay, Mill Valley, Santa Cruz, San Jose, and Davis.

    All shows are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise listed.
    Paid Ticketed performance: Z Space’s Steindler Stage: Wed., Aug. 19, 2026 – 7:00 pm (Indoors).

    Three (3) shows will require RSVPs: 

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  • Laugh loud and proud at Davis Pride Comedy Night

    Local comedian and drag performer Suzette Veneti will host the third annual Davis Pride Comedy Night on June 26. (Courtesy photo)

    (From press release) The community is invited to join in the laughter at the third annual Davis Pride Comedy Night at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd. in Davis.

    Presented by Laughs on the Lake and Comedians on the Go, the evening will be hosted by Sacramento and San Francisco-based drag performer and stand-up comedian Suzette Veneti, with headliner Scott Capurro and featured comics Shannon Murphy and Marcus Williams.

    DJ Wet Weather will be spinning the tunes of the 1970s at 6:00 p.m. during a pre-show happy hour, as well as at the post-show reception at 9:00 p.m.

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  • Davis Pride is ready to bring the rainbows and glitter back to the community

    The Davis PrideFest will include performances by local drag performers like Eva Changing. (Photo credit: Photos by Grey)

    (From press release) The 12th annual Davis Pride will bring a month of events to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community, with Davis PrideFest, a fun run, trivia, and the annual comedy night.

    The month-long celebration will start with PrideFest, taking place at Civic Center Park, at 6th and B streets behind Davis City Hall, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. This family-friendly event features a music festival, community vendors, food trucks, drinks, and a drag revue.

    “At a time when nationwide we’re seeing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and organizations turning their back on Pride events, we are proud to offer a community-driven event supported by local artists, businesses, and volunteers,” said Sandré Henriquez Nelson, Director of Pride Events for the Davis Phoenix Coalition.

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  • Davis Art Studio Tour to Highlight 48 Artists from Across Region May 16-17

    Free self-guided tour provides inside peek at local artist studios

    Artists Thelma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson and Schorré Oldham gather in Weatherford’s studio. The three women are leading and participating in the 2026 Davis Art Studio Tour that will showcase 48 local artists in May.

    (From press release) Forty-eight artists from across the region will open their Davis studios for the free self-guided Davis Art Studio Tour where hundreds of guests can immerse themselves in the creative spaces where local artwork is being crafted. The two-day public event will take place May 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include opportunities to view and purchase a wide range of artwork, from sculpture and painting to print making and photography. For information about participating artists and studio locations, visit www.davisopenstudios.com.

    The Pence Gallery, 212 D Street in Davis, will feature a preview show for the Davis Art Studio Tour, showcasing one piece from each participating artist. The show will open at the Davis 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception on May 8 from 6-9 p.m. and will be on display through June 5.

    The Davis Art Studio Tour began more than two decades ago and became a casualty of the pandemic until 2023 when a small group of local artists formed a grassroots effort to bring the tour back to life with 21 artists showing their work. In 2024 and 2025, they doubled the number of artists featured, and this year will showcase 48 artists to hundreds of guests on the tour. For more information, visit www.davisopenstudios.com

  • Picnic in the Park Returns to Davis Farmers Market April 1

    Beloved Wednesday evening tradition brings food, music, and community back to Central Park

    (From press release) The Davis Farmers Market is excited to announce the return of its popular Picnic in the Park season beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and continuing every Wednesday through August 2026 in Central Park (Davis).

    During Picnic in the Park season, the Wednesday market expands from 3-6 p.m. to 4-8p.m. and features a variety of prepared food vendors, farm-fresh produce, and artisan goods, making it easy for visitors to build a delicious picnic dinner straight from the market. Guests can also enjoy local craft beer from rotating breweries, wine from local wineries, and, brand new to the market, we will also have mead available, offering a taste of the region’s vibrant food and beverage scene.

    Each week also includes live music performances and children’s activities, creating a festive atmosphere that has made Picnic in the Park one of Davis’s most cherished community traditions. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to bring blankets, relax on the grass, and enjoy an evening in the park.

    Celebrating 50 Years of the Davis Farmers Market:

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