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Your definitive source for don’t-miss music, art, food & entertainment in Davis, CA. Pick up your free events calendar at numerous businesses throughout Davis.

Join Music Together of Davis for their Fall Session starting in September! 🎶Open to families with children ages birth to...
08/26/2026

Join Music Together of Davis for their Fall Session starting in September! 🎶

Open to families with children ages birth to 4-years-old.

Classes are held at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Studio Wednesdays and Fridays.

Sign up through the website at musictogetherofdavis.com

Some moments mean everything. ❤️After seven years together, James Northen and Sarah Ault  said “I do” at Joshua’s House—...
08/25/2026

Some moments mean everything. ❤️

After seven years together, James Northen and Sarah Ault said “I do” at Joshua’s House—surrounded by loved ones, faith, and a community that helped make their wedding day possible.

Joshua's House, operated by YoloCares, cares for people who are terminally ill and experiencing homelessness. As the first wedding ever held at here, their celebration was a beautiful reminder of what compassion, dignity, and love can mean when it matters most.

Read their story and learn more about the work does in our community here, or at thedirt.online.

The City of Davis Police Accountability Commission has scheduled a community outreach meeting to address local law enfor...
08/24/2026

The City of Davis Police Accountability Commission has scheduled a community outreach meeting to address local law enforcement response to immigration issues.

The meeting, titled “Working Together to Protect Our Neighbors”, is set for Thursday, September 10, from 6—7:30p at Veterans Memorial Center. This outreach meeting is part of a yearly series from the Accountability Commission.

Featured speakers include: Michael Gennaco of the OIR Group, a City of Davis Independent Police Auditor, Todd Henry, City of Davis Police Chief, and Ann Block, Senior Staff Attorney with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

All information comes from the City of Davis. Find more info about featured speakers on our website: thedirt.online

Movies in the Park returns to Davis next month with a line-up of films for all ages! This free, volunteer-run program is...
08/22/2026

Movies in the Park returns to Davis next month with a line-up of films for all ages! This free, volunteer-run program is hosted by the Sunset Rotary Club of Davis.

The schedule:
September 12—Lion King
September 19—Cars
September 26—Zootopia 2

Movies begin at dusk. Sunset Rotary sells snacks including popcorn, cotton candy, pizza, and lemonade.

What is a food co-op?Unlike a traditional grocery store, a food co-op is owned by the people who shop there. Yes, you ca...
08/21/2026

What is a food co-op?

Unlike a traditional grocery store, a food co-op is owned by the people who shop there. Yes, you can own your grocery store! Members have a voice in how it operates, and profits are reinvested in the store and community.

Davis has had its own food co-op since 1972. What started as a small buying club is now the Davis Food Co-op, owned by more than 8,000 local members.

Co-ops prioritize local producers, organic food, refill options and community food access—last year, the Davis Food Co-op was able to donate $16,000 in food to the Yolo Food Bank during the SNAP funding freeze.

What does it mean for a community to own its own grocery store? Tap image 2 or head to thedirt.online to read the full story.

Calling all physical arts teachers! 🥋We’re creating a guide to local physical arts instructors and classes in the Davis ...
08/14/2026

Calling all physical arts teachers! 🥋

We’re creating a guide to local physical arts instructors and classes in the Davis area—and we want to include you!

Physical arts are practices that use the body and movement as a form of expression, discipline, performance, or skill. Examples include:

• Dance
• Martial arts
• Gymnastics & acrobatics
• Circus arts
• Movement & bodywork
• Aerial arts
• Other movement-based disciplines

Do you teach a physical art? Fill out our form to be included in The Dirt’s upcoming guide.

Know someone we should include? Tag them below! 👇

Form link at thedirt.online—link in our bio!

Back-to-school time is nearly here, and The Bike Campaign has been busy all summer getting kids, families and teachers r...
08/13/2026

Back-to-school time is nearly here, and The Bike Campaign has been busy all summer getting kids, families and teachers ready to ride.

TBC is gearing up for its fall Bike Skills Training Program, where volunteers teach Yolo County second- and fifth-graders cycling skills, signaling and the rules of the road.

New this year, TBC has purchased bike fleets for Woodland Joint Unified and Winters Joint Unified school districts, with each fleet including 24 student bikes, a teacher bike, helmets and teaching materials.

TBC is also gearing up for its fall Bike Skills Training Program, where volunteers teach Yolo County second- and fifth-graders cycling skills, signaling and the rules of the road.

🚲 Do you need a bike for the school commute? The Bike Garage has quality, mechanic-tested used bikes for kids and adults in Davis and Woodland, plus bike maps to help families plan their routes.

AND—teachers can get a $125 Roll Model rebate on qualifying bikes.

Hours & Locations:

Bike Garage, Davis
606 Peña Drive, #300
Wed & Sat 8a–12p
*Weds hours change to 1p–5p in Sept

Bike Garage, Woodland
Douglass Middle School,
1st & Hays Streets
Sat 9a–12p

2nd Friday ArtAbout is this weekend: August 14!Spend the evening exploring Downtown Davis with a free, self-guided art w...
08/12/2026

2nd Friday ArtAbout is this weekend: August 14!

Spend the evening exploring Downtown Davis with a free, self-guided art walk featuring pop-up art shows, live music, galleries, studios, and local businesses.

This month’s lineup includes watercolor landscapes, photography, mosaics, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, live performances, and more. There’s even an art-themed scavenger hunt at the Pence Gallery!

📅 Friday, August 14
📍 Downtown Davis
🎟️ Free + self-guided
🎶 Live music + pop-up art throughout the evening

See you there!

Cover image by artist Pam Spycher (exhibit at Logos Books).

New townhouse construction in Downtown Davis will take at least 12 months, according to the City.Construction on the Swe...
08/11/2026

New townhouse construction in Downtown Davis will take at least 12 months, according to the City.

Construction on the Sweetbriar Townhomes project at 724 and 730 G Street started last week and is expected to last 12 to 14 months.

During construction, expect:
• Intermittent closures of G Street and Sweetbriar Road sidewalks
• Traffic and bike lane closures
• Construction noise and dust
• Temporary no-parking areas

Read more at thedirt.online or tap the link in

Local artists: here's a funded public art opportunity to apply for at the new Davis Skate Park!The City of Davis is seek...
08/10/2026

Local artists: here's a funded public art opportunity to apply for at the new Davis Skate Park!

The City of Davis is seeking an artist or collaborative team to design and create a permanent public art installation for the new skate park at Community Park. The project will transform 23 staircase risers into a colorful ceramic, glass, or tile mosaic celebrating Davis’ deep connection to the ceramic arts.

Budget: Up to $28,000
Location: Davis Community Park
RFQ deadline: October 1, 2026

The new skate park is currently under construction, with completion expected in fall 2026. The public art will be incorporated into the project following construction.

Ready to apply? Find the full RFQ and application details through the link in our bio.

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