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Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
 
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:

Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
 

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Marguerite Schaffron and Bunny Cunningham Exhibition

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

Gallery 1855 November Artists! Monday through Friday 8am – 3pm Artist Statement for Marguerite: During my walks in nature, I often see people and creatures. The Mind’s Eye are a “reflection” of this blending – that of humanity and nature. Using the mylars reflections, I...

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Robert Arneson 30 Year Memorial Exhibit at Natsoulas

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

The John Natsoulas Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition in honor of Robert Arneson (Sept. 4, 1930 – Nov. 2, 1992). Commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the passing of the great artist, this show will offer visitors the chance to see amazing sculptures...

Don’t Fence Me In: Paintings by Jan Walker

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Jan Walker’s paintings celebrate the beauty and freedom of the wild horses who roam the Western states. As an artist, she is deeply inspired by their strength, and the bonds that they form with different generations of their herd. As she writes of their strong...

Free
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Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

Underwritten by Georgia Paulo. Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!”...

$14 – $18
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Davis Craft & Vintage Fair on Nov. 6 and 20

Central Park – Davis 5th St & B St,, Davis,

With honor and thankfulness, visit the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair on Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 from 10a–4p at Davis Central Park. The fair supports small local vintage and artisan businesses.

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Nutty Cross Cycling Race @ Ruhstaller Farm

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

The good folks at Ruhstaller have been supporters of the Flannel Grinder since the beginning and we’ve often toyed with the idea of doing an event at their farm. After a few meetings over some delicious beers to talk through some details, we decided to...

Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...

Free

Art Spark

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

Art Spark Swing by the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio in the Manetti Shrem Museum on weekend afternoons for Art Spark, a hands-on art program where you can experiment with all sorts of techniques and mediums. Draw, stitch, paint, collage and more this summer...

free

Live Music From Tune Up

Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 2001 2nd Street, Davis

Sunday (11/20): Live Music from Tune Up Enjoy free, live music on Sunday from 1-3pm!

Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, teacher, and even Santa Claus! The consistent response:...

$9 – $30
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Trivia Sunday at Grindstone Wines

Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, Esparto

Trivia is back! Join us on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2–4:30p for trivia on the patio. Groups of up to six for trivia. Outside food is welcome!

Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18

$14 – $18
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Evenings in the Park at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Get whisked away to the countryside for an evening of sunsets and celebrations, all while enjoying an amazing array of cuisine and refreshments. Alongside local purveyors, our chefs have sourced seasonal ingredients at the peak of ripeness to put together a dining event like no...

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Armadillo Music: The Clay Pigeon Jazz Band Ft. Joel Fisher

Armadillo Music 207 F St., Davis

Come by Armadillo Music for a nice Sunday afternoon of jazz played by local band The Clay Pigeon Jazz Band, featuring Joel Fisher! Location: Armadillo Music Date & Time: Sunday, Nov. 20, from 4:30–6:30p

free-donations-encouraged

The Clay Pigeon Jazz Band ft. Joel Fisher

Armadillo Music 207 F St., Davis

Come by Armadillo Music for a nice Sunday afternoon of jazz played by locals, The Clay Pigeon Jazz Band ft. Joel Fisher!

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Free Self-Defense Class for LGBTQ+ Teens

Join the Davis Phoenix Coalition for a free self-defense class taught by the UC Davis Police Department! RSVP using the QR code or the following link:

Free