Daily
Davis
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mondavi Center launches its 2026-27 season on Aug. 16 with jazz icon Herbie Hancock at Jackson Hall — tickets go on sale May 18 amid a full program of live performances spanning classical, jazz and global music until May. UC Davis
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Village Farms, a peripheral housing project on Davis’s north side, is under review with a Measure J/R/D vote expected in 2026. The development (including thousands of housing units and affordable commitments) aims to meet state housing mandates while fueling debate over farmland preservation. Davis Vanguard
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Botanical Blueprints Workshop
10 AM - 2 PM — Pence Gallery — $115 Members | $125 Non-Members — Create botanical designs and learn from expert Linda Clark Johnson.
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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.
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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.
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Pilates in the Pollinator Garden
10-11 a.m. — The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen — Cost unknown — Enjoy a rejuvenating pilates class in nature and refresh with a glass of California wine after.
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