Calendar of Events

All events free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.
Information: (530) 752-4880

Map and directions to event meeting places

Thursday, May 17
Poetry in the Garden: Justin Desmangles
with musical accompaniment by Harley White, Jr.
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Justin Desmangles is host of the weekly radio broadcast “New Day Jazz” at KDVS, featuring jazz, poetry, political commentary and interviews. Desmangles’ poetry and journalism have appeared in Amerarcana, Shuffle Boil, Konch, Drumvoices, and Black Renaissance Noire. Harley White Jr. is a prominent figure on the Sacramento music scene as a pop recording artist, an award-winning bassist with the Harley White Jr. Jazz Orchestra, a member of two Latin jazz ensembles, and an impresario.

Saturday, May 19
Plant Sale: Some Like it Hot—Summer Bloomers and Sizzling Deals
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Arboretum Teaching Nursery
End of season clearance sale, with a focus on the stars of the summer garden. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to help you choose the best plants for your garden design and conditions. Join or renew at the door. New members get a coupon worth $10 off on their purchases; all members get a 10% discount.

Saturday, May 19
Ethnobotanical Plant Walk and Meditation
2 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Learn about traditional uses of California native plants, followed by tea and meditation.

Sunday, May 20
Wild Family Day
1–4 p.m., Arboretum Gazebo
Join the Wild Campus student group for a free educational event. Learn about native wildlife and what we all can do to help conserve these special critters. Fun games and activities for all ages. For more information, email WildCampus411@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 23
Movie Night in the Arboretum
7:30 p.m., Mrak lawn at Lake Spafford
The Arboretum Ambassadors and UC Davis Entertainment Council present Avatar. Bring a blanket and enjoy seeing this epic Academy Award-winning movie in the Arboretum under the stars.

Friday, May 25
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Folk musicians bring their acoustic instruments—fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes, you name it—and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome— listeners invited.

Saturday, June 2
Dedicated to the One I Love
10 a.m., Nature’s Gallery Court
A walking tour of tributes and dedications in the west end gardens, including Nature’s Gallery Court and the Shields Oak Grove.

Sunday, June 3
Sustainable Craft Workshop
2–4 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Join the Arboretum Ambassadors for a free two-hour workshop, where you will create jewelry and crafts using items found in nature and around your home! All ages welcome.

Friday, June 8
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Folk musicians bring their acoustic instruments—fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes, you name it—and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome— listeners invited.

Wednesday, June 13
Walk With Warren
12 noon, Gazebo
Wander through the west end gardens with a true expert, Warren Roberts, Arboretum superintendent emeritus.

Wednesday, June 13
Graduate Creative Writing Spring Symposium
7 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Graduate student fiction writers and poets will read from their work in celebration of their 2012 graduation. Co-sponsored by the UC Davis Department of English.

June 14–17, June 21–24, June 28– July 1
William Shakespeare’s Henry V
Thursdays–Saturdays 8 p.m. and Sundays 6:30 p.m.
Arboretum Gazebo
The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents Henry V, Shakespeare’s triumphant history of the events surrounding the Battle of Agincourt (1415) during the Hundred Years War. DSE sheds new light on this war epic with a small cast in an intimate setting. To reserve tickets or for more information, e-mail davis.shakespeare@gmail.com or call (530) 802-0998.

Friday, June 22
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Folk musicians bring their acoustic instruments—fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes, you name it—and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome— listeners invited.