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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
JAN 3 THRU JAN 31. DAVIS CEMETERY. “Miscellany of Trees” presents the diversity of California’s trees using a variety of mediums & techniques. Eldred concentrates on natives–oaks as well as willows, buckeyes, manzanitas, pines & more. Reception Jan 13, 1p–2p. Gallery open Mon-Fri, 8a–3p.
Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.
JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.
THRU FEB 3. PENCE GALLERY. Figurative paintings & drawings centering on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush to canvas. Mogilka was the recipient of the Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022. ArtAbout Reception.
From printmaker Susan Silvester, learn the art of linoleum block printing. For the first day, participants will design and carve their linoleum blocks and receive a guided tour of Portfolio x 2, the Myrtle Press print exchange exhibit on display at the Pence Gallery. For...
We are extremely excited to announce our winter calendar for Davis Phoenix Coalition’s youth group! We have loads of awesome presenters lined up including Ebony Harper from California TRANscends, Empower YOLO and Gloria Partida, the founder of our organization, to discuss Davis Pride planning and ways for the youth...
TURKOVICH WALNUT ORCHARD, WINTERS. Hydrofocus, Inc. & the project team at UC Davis are studying the impact of vermicompost (worm poop!) on crops & soils & greenhouse gas emissions. Reserve a spot, 10a–12p. Free
JAN 11 THRU FEB 25. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A Sacramento based artist, Higgins’ Impressionistic works draw viewers in through bright colors and exciting textures.
JAN 11 THRU FEB 26. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Showcases Bulwinkle’s mastery of color & form in both two & three dimensions throughout the last 5 decades. On display are a selection of his woodcuts & screen prints, including several from his time at the SF Art Institute. Bulwinkle’s flamboyant ceramic works from graduate school will also be featured, as well as papier-mache works that once decorated the walls of his iconic Manilla St. House, a towering steel assemblage sculpture built around a modest townhouse that became a landmark in Oakland from 1975–1991. Recent cut-steel works painted with colorful enamel will also be featured. In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. Reception Jan. 13, 7p.
Come to the Cannery Barn every Wednesday from 2-6pm for farm fresh farm stand! Spork food hub is an out let for local, family farms including our own (Fiery Ginger Farm). We have loads of seasonal , organic produce pasture raised eggs, pork and beef!...
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. UC Davis Professor Naomi Janowitz in conversation with Professor Meaghan O’Keefe, discussing Janowitz’ book Acts of Interpretation: Ancient Religious Semiotic Ideologies & their Modern Echoes. 5:30p–7p. Free
Fitness and Wellness Academy is hosting Wednesday Outdoor Donation Yoga Classes. Classes will be every Wednesday (rain or shine). This class is an “all- levels” class, appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced yogis. The class will be an hour long and will take place outdoors...
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
Award-winning author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose specialties include working with the LGBT community A nationally recognized expert on gender identity development in children and teens, Rachel will discuss, along with gender terminology: Why and how to meet gender expansive and transgender young...
Pies, pints, and partying! First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass—and every pint after that is 50% off for the night! Ask our bartenders when you arrive.
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 9p.