Good morning, Davis.

UC Davis will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 21 to honor 136 Gold Star Aggies with a reading of their names at the North Patio at Memorial Union.

Attendees will hear remarks from student affairs and keynote trauma surgeon Rachel Russo — an Air Force veteran.

Relative Motion, the spring concert, begins May 14 at 7 p.m. in Wright Hall’s Main Theatre and spans two weekends — featuring student work from diverse dance styles.

Tickets are available online, by phone at 530-752-2471, or at the UC Davis Ticket Office.

Student artist Kimberly Morales Mcmullen’s winning design 'Endless Possibilities' will be painted on the wall across from California Hall to celebrate Davis diversity + sustainability; community painting days will involve residents before the mural is completed near the end of June.

Davis Furs Club, a student-run group, hosts weekly social events that celebrate art and inclusive self-expression.

The club (with over 300 members, including local residents) plans to expand affordable events and coordinate a summit for college furries in the near future.

After a May 7 vote, the ASUCD Senate agreed to cut the ‘Meals and Entertainment’ budget entirely for the 2026-27 school year—Senator Nate Little said the funds should instead support The Pantry so students can better meet basic food needs amid rising costs.

The UC Davis Student Startup Center held Demo Day 2026 at California Hall on May 7, where 18 undergraduate teams pitched projects built during a 12-week PLASMA program & shared their diverse entrepreneurial experiences.

Davis faculty earned prestigious international honors in a recent Laurels edition at Dateline UC Davis.

One professor appeared on Time’s 100 influential list, another was elected to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology, and Simon Cherry and Prasad Naik received top awards, with more to be announced soon.

A study led by UC Davis entomologist Mia Lippey challenges predictions that warming will cause massive pest outbreaks by showing varied insect responses from years of California data.

The research finds pests may do slightly better than natural enemies and calls for focused monitoring in agriculture.

YOLO Run (10 km)

8 AM – 12 PM — UC Davis Health Stadium — Benefits children and families — Embrace the spirit of 'You Only Live Once' while supporting local health initiatives.

Lil Fish: Village Dance Davis

6-10 p.m. — City of Davis: Veterans Memorial Center — Free entry — Experience an electrifying performance by French DJ Lil Fish as he spins tracks perfect for the dancefloor.

Laura Benitez and the Heartache Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — Morgan's Mill — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience heartfelt melodies about love and the road from a talented country band.

Chris Baron Music Live at Hooby's Brewing Farm

6-8:30 p.m. — Hooby's Brewing Farm — Free entry — Experience live music in a charming farm setting with family-friendly vibes.

Children's Gymnastics Classes

2-3:30 p.m. — Davis Arts Center — Participation fees apply — Enhance your child's strength, flexibility, and coordination through structured gymnastics routines.

AggieVET Conference

5 PM – 5 PM — UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine — Not specified — Inaugural conference bringing the veterinary community together for education, networking, and collaboration.

Experience Argentine Culture

5-9 p.m. — International House Davis — Free entry — Immerse yourself in Argentine culture through an interactive journey of taste, sound, and movement.

Botanical Blueprints Workshop

10 AM - 2 PM — Pence Gallery — $115 Members | $125 Non-Members — Create botanical designs and learn from expert Linda Clark Johnson.

Muévete Mondays

8:30 p.m. — G Street Wunderbar — Free entry — Experience a lively evening of bachata lessons and social dancing to a mix of salsa and bachata music.

The Heeters and Boca Do Rio Pre-Fest Party

7-10 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic mix of soul, groove, funk, and jazz at a local pre-Davis Music Fest celebration.