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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...

Flights of Fancy: Sculpture by Steven McGovney

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

McGovney uses clay, steel wire, and acrylic and oil paint to bring his animal and figurative work to life, concentrating on the sculptural side of ceramics.

Free

Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.

Free

Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

Explore the natural world of animals featuring amphibians, canids, felines, marsupials, and more at a mobile exhibit of real animal pelts, skulls, skeletons, and mounted specimens. 10a–2p. Covered by general admission. $5 for adults and kids 2+

$5

Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

See real animal skulls, pelts, skeletons, and mounted specimens of over 100 species from around the world! Included with general admission: $5 per person, Members & under 2 are free.

$5

DCC Gift Market

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

GIFT MARKET SUNDAY GIFTS THAT GIVE TWICE In DCC’s Fellowship Hall we will offer gifts that give back to the artisans and causes we love. Look for: Do Good Shop, Purple Tree Café, Heifer International, Resilient Threads Guatemala, Café Justo Coffee, Congregational Care (framed nature...

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Foraged Winter Wreaths at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Brighten your home with a festive and fragrant holiday wreath. Runs from 11a–1p. Hot tea and water will be provided. $95

$95

Davis Manor Winter Bazaar

The friendly residents of the Davis Manor neighborhood invite the Davis community to enjoy artisanal shopping and neighborly holiday cheer at the 7th Annual Davis Manor Winter Bazaar. Twenty neighborhood artisans will showcase a variety of hand-crafted artwork, herbal remedies, and specialty treats on Sunday, December 11, from...

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University Farm Circle Holiday Home Tour & Boutique

This popular biannual event is a major fundraiser for UFC scholarships. Tour-goers will have plenty of time to visit the UFC boutique at El Macero Country Club and visit each of the five unique and beautiful homes on the 2022 home tour. Locations will be...

Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily 6–9p. Special hours on Dec. 24 (11:30a–3p).

Free

Fairy Tea Party

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

Join us for another Fairy Tea Party on December 11th! Create magical fairy lanterns and a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. This will be a story telling, crafting event for children ages 5-10. We will read fairy tale books, paint, collage, and have...

$40

Art Spark

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

Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free

free

Davis Odd Fellows Bingo

Davis Odd Fellows

Sit with friends and chat or meet new people while helping people in our community. All proceeds go to local charitable organizations. Second Sunday of every month. 1p. $12+

$12

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. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30

$9 – $30

Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)

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

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8

$8
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Vocal Art Ensemble Presents: “Chrysalis”

Davis United Methodist Church 1620 Anderson Road, Davis

Come listen to a choral performance based around the theme of life transitions. Fri/Sat @7:30p and Sun @4p.

Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”

Davis United Methodist Church 1620 Anderson Road, Davis

This fall VAE presents CHRYSALIS, a choral exploration of change likened to the metamorphosis of caterpillar into butterfly. We will carry audiences through each stage: naive innocence, the shock of separation from life as we knew it, confusion, and adaptation through reconnection. Ultimately, we arrive...

$10 – $25

Fairy Tea Party

We hope that this invitation finds you well. We would be honored if you would attend a delightfully wintery Fairy Tea Party (for fairies ages 12 and up!) Tickets are available on our website and we ask that you RSVP in advance. Can’t wait to...

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Holiday Farm Dinners at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Enjoy a seasonally inspired, four-course dinner, served family style from 4–9p. Reservations required. $125 per person, add-ons extra

$125