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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.
UC DAVIS CONFERENCE CTR. 2-day long event with professional panelists, workshops relating to different aspects of mental health destigmatization, healing spaces, a resource fair with a collection of on & off-campus mental health resources & more. Food trucks & student performances. Sa & Su, 9a–3:30p. Free
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.
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.
Want to learn about growing and pruning fruit trees? Join Fiery Ginger Farm for a hands on workshop at the Cannery Farm. We will spend the morning learning how to prune trees and talking about fruit production. Some pruning tools will be provided, but feel...
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Create magical fairy lanterns & a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. A story telling, crafting event for children ages 5–10, with fairy tale books, paint, collage & high tea. Reserve in advance; caregivers do not need tix. 12p–2p. $40
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Taste through four chocolates specially selected to pair with three wines and our port-style dessert wine.
The Vinyl Apocalypse is our equivalent to a massive blowout of audio and visual snacks. We will be bringing several THOUSAND records, CDs and DVDs to Dunloe Brewing on Sunday, January 22nd and all of them will be 2 for $1. What kind of records...
BOHART MUSEUM, UC DAVIS. A free, family-friendly event, all about beetles! 1p–4p. Free
Citrus Circuits’ DiSTEM initiative will be holding an in-person Girl Powered Event for January 2023! This event is intended to inspire girls to consider STEM as a career path. The event will take place on Sunday, January 22nd from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the Mary L. Stevens...
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $14-18
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Excitement runs high in this musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s thrilling tale of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny on the high seas. Follows Jim Hawkins, an ordinary youth who is drawn into a dangerous race for buried treasure against the treacherous Long John Silver. Great for all ages. Books & Lyrics by Jim Eiler. Music by Jim Eiler & Jeanne Bargy. Fri @ 7:30p, Sat & Sun @ 2p. $7–$20
Reserved seats are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 62+, and $10 for children 17 and under. Balcony tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available.
NUGGET FIELDS. Any youth player is invited to join this winter for pick up soccer Sunday afternoons at Nugget Fields! You bring shin guards, cleats, and water. We’ll have pinnies, goals, and balls out. If you are not an AYSO player (United, Core, or Select/Alliance), a parent will need to sign a waiver form. These events are best for U10-U19 aged players. 3p–4:30p, Free
THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6p.