Hate-Free Together

Davis PrideFest | 5th Annual Skate with Pride
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Central Park, 401 C Street, Davis, California, 95616
5th Annual Davis Pride Skate Night is back. Saturday, June 14, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Central Park. You don’t want to miss this year, there was so much fun last year. The free night will include a disc jockey, disco lights and food trucks. Skating will be under the Davis Farmers Market Pavilion in Central Park, Fourth and C Streets, downtown. Participants bring roller or in-line skates and wear colorful attire, skating to lively music. Attendees may participate in a drawing for prizes. This is a FREE event, although tickets are by donation.

Juneteenth
2025-06-13 17:30 - 20:30
Co-sponsored by Yolo Juneteenth, Yolo County Library, Cultural Competence Committee, Washington Unified School District West Sacramento, Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency, VIA, and SACTOMOFO
The Juneteenth Celebration in West Sacramento is on June 13th! This event will serve as the Juneteenth celebration in Yolo County and will be co-sponsored by Yolo County Juneteenth which UC Davis is partnered with.
Learn more: https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/events/juneteenth-2025

Addressing Bias, Bigotry, and Discrimination at UC Davis Speaker Series: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Internal Medicine
Part of the Addressing Bias, Bigotry and Discrimination at UC Davis Speaker Series. Read the article.
Don’t miss this critical conversation! Register today.
Featured Speaker: Isabel Wilkerson
Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize winner and recipient of the National Humanities Medal, is the acclaimed author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In this groundbreaking book, she provides a profound analysis of America’s deeply entrenched social hierarchies, drawing insightful comparisons to caste systems in India and Nazi Germany.
About the Series: Heightened tensions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East have led to hate crimes and discriminatory incidents on campuses nationwide. Compounding these tragic events are the political climate and the resultant silencing of discourse. This has impacted our faculty, staff, and students, who need to collectively process these events. This Grand Rounds series hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine hopes to establish a safe forum where perspectives can be expressed and shared with thoughtful exchange of ideas. Nationally renowned experts and speakers in their respective fields have been invited to deliver this series. This Grand Rounds speaker series is funded through a grant, that was awarded to the Department of Internal Medicine, to address and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bias, bigotry, and discrimination.

Davis PrideFest | 11th Annual Run/Walk for Equality
2025-06-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Central Park, 401 C Street, Davis, California, 95616
Little known fact … This is the event that started the return of the Davis Pride movement!

The Run/Walk for Equality was created as a way to honor and commemorate the experiences of those whose lives have been forever changed by bigotry and intolerance.
Every Run/Walk registration counts — Your registration fee and fundraising efforts help the Davis Phoenix Coalition sustain our education and advocacy programs, as well as assist with the funding and development of a resource center, to support the LGBTQ+ and ally residents of the city of Davis and surrounding areas.
The Davis Pride planning committee is excited to announce that we have once again partnered with ON YOUR MARK EVENTS to assist with the promotion, planning and execution of this years event.
Why the Run/Walk for Equality
On March 10, 2013, local Davis resident Lawrence “Mikey” Partida was the victim of a brutal hate-crime, targeted for his sexuality. An avid long-distance runner, Mikey relied on his love for running to help get him through the months of physical therapy and rehabilitation that were required after his assault, and back to his life. CLICK HERE for a short film by Dan Brunn entitled “Davisville: Anti-Gay Violence In A Small Town” regarding this horrific incident.
The Davis Phoenix Coalition board of directors and the Davis Pride planning committee invites runners and walkers alike to help raise awareness about the ongoing efforts needed by communities to prevent hate-motivated crimes. Your participation in the 11th annual Run/Walk for Equality will help to build a safer and more inclusive community for marginalized citizens throughout Northern California.
More information: Run/Walk – Davis Pride

Davis PrideFest
2025-06-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Civic Center Park, 6th & B Streets, Davis, 95616, United States
Davis Pride is Yolo County’s largest and oldest annual LGBTQ+ advocacy event, uniting thousands to celebrate, support, and foster belonging in the LGBTQ+ community. We aim to create safe inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ and ally communities to thrive throughout Yolo County.
Davis Pride’s mission is to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Yolo County while fostering allyship and acceptance. We aim to strengthen the Davis Phoenix Coalition’s programs and create a resource center that offers support, education, and a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in Davis and beyond.
More information: Davis Pride

UC Davis Choral Presentation "Sing With Pride"
2025-06-05 19:30 - 20:00 | Mondavi Center, 523 Mrak Hall Drive, Davis, California, 95616, United States
Welcome to Davis Pride! We’re thrilled to celebrate inclusion and LGBTQ+ pride in Davis, California. This annual events promise a fun-filled day for everyone, with activities and entertainment.
Experience – Davis Pride

Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Central Park, 401 C Street, Davis, California, 95616
Join in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in Davis with an evening of community, history, and culture! This year’s theme, “Immigration, Resilience, and Solidarity: The Jewish American Journey,” honors the rich contributions of Jewish immigrants to American society, their perseverance through challenges, and their enduring commitment to justice and civil rights. Set against the welcoming backdrop of Central Park Pavilion on Thursday, May 29th, from 5-7 PM, this open-to-the-public, family-friendly, event will feature engaging exhibits, music, dance, storytelling, and a vegetarian community potluck—all designed to foster learning, connection, and celebration. Whether you come to explore the stories of Jewish American activists, enjoy folk dancing and klezmer music, or simply share a meal with neighbors, this event is an opportunity to reflect on history, build bridges, and honor the spirit of solidarity. All are welcome!

Hope Café
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, 95616, United States
Imagine what a serving of music, poetry and good conversation in a beautiful space might do for you right now.If that sounds like soup for your soul, then check out the Hope Café.
The steady diet of overwhelming news these days takes a toll, stirring up loneliness, anxiety and social divisions. Local artist jesikah maria ross and the International House are cooking up ways to come together that feed positivity and connection, and we’re calling this Hope Café. It’s an experiment in building community and resilience.

Our menu offers up:
Live music and poetry
Community choirs
Conversations about care, joy and possibility
Drinks and snacks

You’ll walk away feeling nourished and inspired, with new friends and resources to keep you hopeful! Come give it a try!

Celebrate Davis
2025-05-16 12:00 - 20:00 | Community Park, 203 E 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Pack up the family and come out for a celebration of everything that makes Davis a great place to live. The fun kicks off at Community Park at 4:30 p.m. This free, family friendly event coordinated by the Davis Chamber of Commerce features over 100 food and vendor booths, musical performances, a family fun zone and more!
More information: https://davischamber.com/

UC Davis | Whole Earth Festival
2025-05-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-09 12:00 - 22:00 | UC Davis Quad, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616
Get excited! This year’s festival will take place Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9-11th.
The Whole Earth Festival began in 1969 as a small art class project (“Art Happening”) on the UC Davis Quad. The students used art to teach visitors about the realms of activism, wellness, and environmental sustainability in an interactive and creative way. Following the United Nations’ recognition of Earth Day in 1970, the event was renamed to the Whole Earth Festival, fondly nicknamed as “WEF,” and has since evolved into a free student-run event, attracting over 30,000 visitors annually on Mother’s Day weekend. Whole Earth Festival has historically occurred at the UC Davis Quad. Free to attend.

UC Davis: César Chávez Youth Leadership Conference
2025-05-10 08:00 - 15:00 | University Credit Union Center
Presented by the César Chávez Youth Leadership Conference Team (DEI | HSI)
Sponsored Regional K-16 Collaborative Grant Program
The César Chávez Youth Leadership Conference and Celebration is a free college and career motivational event for junior high, high school and community college students, as well as parents and community members. The goal of this annual conference is to introduce the value of attending college – particularly to individuals who may not be considering higher education due to lack of information or financial resources.
Each year, the conference delivers an engaging program that:

Nurtures the concept that all individuals are leaders;
Provides information on the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admission requirements;
Provides information on the California Community College (CCC) matriculation and enrollment process; and
Introduces college success resources and career workforce opportunities in STEM in the public and the private sector.

This free conference averages over 1800 attendees each year, from predominantly low-income and underrepresented backgrounds. Attendees leave empowered, believing they can achieve their goals and knowing the resources available to them to do so.

If you or others are interested in attending, click here.

Davis Cherry Blossom Festival
2025-05-04 11:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 20:00 | Sudwerk Brewing Co, 2001 2nd Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
2025 will be the tenth year hosting the Davis Cherry Blossom Festival, a free public festival celebrating Asian American art, culture, and joy in Davis, CA! Join us for all the activities, live music, art gallery, great food and drinks, and so much more!
More information: https://davischerryblossomfestival.weebly.com/

Loopalooza
2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00
Loopalooza is an annual event hosted by the City of Davis in collaboration with Bike Davis and community organizations to get people of all ages out on their bikes and cycling through the Davis Bike Loop.
The City of Davis is inviting everyone to get on their bikes for the 14th Annual Loopalooza on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In partnership with Bike Davis, this beloved family-friendly tradition is a community bike ride event along the 12-mile bike loop.
Make this free event a special day for your family and friends by visiting local greenbelts, picnicking at the park and connecting with friends and neighbors. Participants can start anywhere on the bike loop and ride in either direction.

Community of Compassion: Know Your Rights
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Holy Rosary Parish Community Center, 575 California Street, Woodland, CA, 95695, United States
Please come for a presentation to ensure the diverse values that unite us are shared and protected at the following community gathering:
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Place: Holy Rosary Parish Community Center, 575 California Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Information to be addressed:

Immigrant Testimony – Rogelio Villagrana – WJUSD TRUSTEE
Immigrant Testimony – Marco Osorio
Overview of support: City Manager – Ken Hiatt
Overview of support: Police Department – Chief Ryan Kinnan
Safety in our schools – Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampin
Provide accurate information about immigration law, and the available resources for legal counsel – Catholic Charities Yolo and Solano

Thank you to Holy Rosary Church, City of Woodland, Catholic Charities Yolo Solano , Mexican American Concilio of Yolo County, YIIN (Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network)

UC Davis | 6th Semillas y Culturas - Seeds & Cultures Summit
2025-04-27 09:00 - 14:00
Raising awareness and sharing ideas about sustaining Native California and Indigenous Meso American foodways across communities and generations through workshops, speakers, and food sharing. Event is free. Location is the Student Farm Ecological Garden.
Visit: https://asi.ucdavis.edu/semillas-y-culturas-2025.
For more information, contact:

Summit Director Dr. Melissa Moreno, mmmoreno@gmail.com
Summit Co-Organizer: Jacquelyn Ross
Student Farm Director Colin Dixon, cghdixon@ucdavis.edu

Arab American Histories: Queer Explorations of Power and Difference in an Era of Repression
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:30 | International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, 95616, United States
Presented by the UC Davis Middle East/South Asia Studies, the Department of History and the California History-Social Science Project
Reception at 5 p.m. and scholar talk and conversation from 5:30-7 p.m.
Charlotte Karem Albrecht from the University of Michigan will present her research in gender and sexuality in Arab American immigration history and lead a conversation on the challenges and significance of ethnic studies scholarship in out current moment.
This talk explores Arab American immigration history, illustrating how Arab immigrants have been variably
positioned as incorporable into the U.S. body politic or as threats to the state. Drawing on her book, Possible
Histories, Karem Albrecht examines the history of Syrian peddling to show how ideas about sexuality and gender formed the basis of Arab Americans’ indeterminate racial status. Syrians came to the U.S. as early as the 1870s and worked as peddlers, enabling them to acquire wealth quickly and transforming the Syrian American family. At the height of this profession’s popularity, transient labor was associated with sexual non-normativity, and with homosexuality specifically. Karem Albrecht uses queer affective and grounded imaginative approaches to history to show how immigrant peddlers and their networks of labor and care appeared in interconnected discourses about American modernity, sexuality, gender, class, and race. The conversation will feature reflections on teaching Arab American history in a moment when ethnic studies, queer studies, and academic inquiry are under threat.
This event is the third in The Middle East in Historical Context speaker series, organized and sponsored by the Department of History, the Middle East/South Asia Studies Program, and the California History Social-Science Project at UC Davis. Karem Albrecht’s talk is also part of a month-long commemoration of Arab American Heritage Month at UC Davis.
Open to campus and community.

UC Davis | Powwow
2025-04-19 11:00 - 21:00
Join us in celebrating the 49th annual UC Davis Powwow!
Powwow, as practiced today, is a social gathering intended to provide the campus and local community a space to learn about, engage with, and celebrate the traditions and cultures of Indigenous peoples, and bring visibility to the vibrancy of Native American music, dance, and arts. Held in 1969, the first UC Davis Powwow was hosted in conjunction with the creation of the Native American Studies Department and has since been the culminating event for the Native American Culture Days events and programs. The UC Davis Powwow is student-run and student-planned, standing as one of the longest running student powwows in California.
Stop by the museum, open 12-5, to see the exhibition, Olé Ham Nees, We Call Him Coyote: Harry Fonseca Works from the Shingle Springs Band Collection, and works from the museum collections will be on display in the Collections Galleries. The museum shop offers a variety of Native American products from artists across North America.
To see more information about the event, please see the UC Davis Powwow webpage.

BEITNA: A Gathering for Arab Heritage, Culture and Solidarity
2025-04-13 14:30 - 18:30 | International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, 95616, United States
Join International House on April 13, from 2:30 to 6:30 PM for Beitna: A Gathering for Arab Heritage, Culture, and Solidarity, a special event recognizing Arab American Heritage Month. Beitna, meaning “our house” in Arabic, brings together the community to experience and engage with Arab culture.
Enjoy art displays, cultural performances, poetry readings, and educational materials that highlight the rich history and contributions of Arabs and Arab Americans. Children’s programs, crafts, delicious food, and local vendors will provide an opportunity to explore the cultural diversity of the Arab world.
This event fosters a culturally vibrant, globally connected, and inclusive community by sharing Arab American heritage, culture, and contributions with the broader public. It offers a unique opportunity for the Arab and Arab American communities in Davis and the surrounding region to gather in solidarity and build connections.
Come join us for an afternoon of Arab culture, education, and community.
FREE RSVP HERE

Sacred Space
2025-04-13 09:00 - 09:30
This monthly gathering is an invitation to enjoy the beautiful setting, settle yourself and simply be. Thirty minutes of gentle quiet and beauty for the senses. Light a candle if you wish. Hosted at Davis Community Church. Only 30-minutes long. Tea and refreshments provided.

UC Davis | Arab American Heritage Month
2025-04-01 - 2025-05-05
April is Arab American Heritage Month. All members of the UC Davis community can celebrate with a range of opportunities. For information about resources, initiatives and upcoming events, we encourage you to check out the heritage month calendar and the following links:

Rethinking Ottoman Belonging: Arab and Armenian Diasporic Encounters with Race, Masculinity, and Whiteness in the United States (1896-1914)
Book Talk: To Stand With Palestine – Transnational Resistance and Political Evolution in the United States
ME/SA Studies Research Symposium
Beitna: A Gathering for Arab Heritage, Culture and Solidarity

Here Together: to Listen, Support & Navigate Uncertain Times
2025-03-30 15:00 - 16:30
Here Together is a safe space that encourages active listening, meaningful dialogue & reflection — a circle for sharing feelings, thoughts, & life challenges without judgment. At Davis Community Church, Fireside Room. Participating in this small group helps strengthen our resilience by encouragement and connection, especially when we are navigating tough times. 3p – 4:15p. Free.

UC Davis: Coffee Talk with Dr. Jann Murray-García on Weathering by Arline Geronimus
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:30
Presented by Dr. Jann Murray-Garcia
Sponsored by African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) Davis, AAFSA Health, and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Please join our coffee talk with Dr. Jann Murray-García on Weathering by Arline Geronimus. You can join this event in-person at Betty Irene Moore Hall, Room 2603, or online through Zoom.
Please refer to the Parking for Patients and Visitors page for parking information.
This event is part of 2024-2025 Campus Community Book Project.
This is a hybrid event, you can attend in person or by zoom.

Story Circles for Community Connection
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, 95616, United States
This community listening and sharing event provides a space to build empathy and connection by coming together to tell our stories and learn from one another. Staff from Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life will facilitate the event using the powerful story circles methodology created by artist John O’Neal from the Free Southern Theater. Using a prompt and a few simple guidelines, story circles allow us to listen to each other’s stories in small groups and discuss our common and different experiences and lives.
Prompt: Tell us about a time when you felt supported and held by others during a difficult time in your life. Or tell us about a time when you did not feel supported when you needed it, and how that experience changed how you support yourself or others.
By sharing stories of when we felt supported in community, we can build a greater understanding of what we can do to help each other, and how we can create practices to support each other during difficult times.
This event is open to everyone. Bring yourself, a friend, and a story to share! You do not need to prepare a story in advance but do come prepared to fully listen and be moved by the narratives of your neighbors. IA will provide instructions and share resources on Story Circles so anyone can learn to use this tool and practice in their own lives and communities.
RSVP HERE
About Imagining America: Based at the University of California, Davis, the Imagining America national consortium brings together scholars, artists, designers, humanists, and organizers to imagine, study, and enact a more just and liberatory ‘America’ and world. Working across institutional, disciplinary, and community divides, IA strengthens and promotes public scholarship, cultural organizing, and campus change that inspires collective imagination, knowledge-making, and civic action on pressing public issues.
About International House, Davis: I-House is an international culture center dedicated to nurturing the exchange of arts, culture and ideas to build a culturally vibrant, globally connected and inclusive community. People from all over the world come together in our beloved gathering space to celebrate our common humanity, share cultural practices and traditions, engage with our differences, cultivate joy, combat isolation, and foster civic dialogue. At I-House, we believe that culture, community, and fellowship are the lifeblood of a healthy and vibrant city, region, and society.

Golden Heart Awards Nominations
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-04-15 17:00
The City of Davis invites community members to submit nominations now through April 15, 2025, for the annual Golden Heart Awards. These awards recognize exceptional youth in the Davis community
Nominations can be submitted in two different categories to help acknowledge youth who are “non-traditional achievers”:

The Service Award: Recognizing individuals who have given significant service to an expressed need in the community, to their peers and/or to their schools
The Personal Challenge Award: Recognizing individuals who have overcome significant challenges in their lives.

In memory of Andrew Mockus, who was tragically killed in 1992, the City Council adopted the Recreation and Park Commission recommendation to create the Golden Heart Awards as a way to recognize outstanding youth in the community, especially those students who are not typically recognized in other forums. The first award was presented in 1994.
“Being resilient in challenging circumstances is never easy,” said Mayor Bapu Vaitla. “Through the Golden Heart Award program, the City Council honors the outstanding accomplishments of Davis youth who have sacrificed to focus on community service and those who have overcome considerable challenges in their lives.”
Nomination forms For the Golden Heart Awards are available at: https://www.cityofdavis.org/goldenheartaward. Community members are welcome to nominate a deserving Davis youth who is currently in the seventh through twelfth grades. Youth cannot nominate themselves nor can a parent/guardian nominate their youth.
Nomination forms are due no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and must be submitted in one of the following ways:

By email to Kellie Vitaich at: kvitaich@cityofdavis.org
By mail to: City of Davis, Golden Heart Awards – ATTN: Kellie Vitaich, 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA 95616
In person at: the Parks and Community Services Public Counter, located at City Hall (23 Russell Blvd)

Awards and recognition will be presented at the May 20 City Council meeting. For more information, please email Kellie Vitaich at: kvitaich@cityofdavis.org or https://www.cityofdavis.org/goldenheartawards.

UC Davis Book Project: Mondavi Center Presents - Dr. Arline Geronimus
2025-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Mondavi Center, 523 Mrak Hall Drive, Davis, California, 95616, United States
2025 Campus Community Book Project Author’s Talk
Dr. Arline T. Geronimus is a renowned public health researcher, professor, and author of Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society, called a “monumental” book by Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to be an Antiracist.
Fusing science and social justice, Geronimus explores the ways in which systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people. Until now, there has been little discussion about the insidious effects of social injustice on the body. Weathering shifts the paradigm, shining a light on the topic and offering a roadmap for hope.
Following her talk, entitled “Weathering and Health Equity: Social Identity, High Effort Coping, and Joy,” Geronimus will be joined by Donna Apidone for a Q&A.

UC Davis Book Project: Chronic Pain: A Comedy
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Manetti Shrem Museum, 254 Old Davis Road, Davis, 95616, United States
Davis comedian and University Writing Program continuing lecturer, Karma Waltonen, performs her stand-up routine about life as a chronic pain patient.
In 2024-2025, the UC Davis Campus Community Book Project will be reading “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society” by Arline Geronimus and will feature a year-long program on the theme of health equity and justice. Arline Geronimus is a professor in the School of Public Health and a research professor at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, where she also is affiliated with the Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health. She is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science. Fusing science and social justice, Dr. Geronimus’ scholarship explores how systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people. Until now, there has been little discussion about the insidious effects of social injustice on the body. “Weathering” shifts the paradigm, shining a light on the topic and offering a roadmap for hope.
