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From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis

University of California Davis Davis

JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free

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Tiny Show

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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.

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The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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.

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Steven Higgins: New Paintings Exhibition

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

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.

Mark Bulwinkle: A Retrospective Exhibition

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

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.

Zumba! Tuesdays @Stonegate / Thursdays @Applegate

Dancing with Kristina

All levels / all ages dance-cardio party-yo! Join the happy, healthy bod squad! Zero judgment, 100% positive vibes. Nonmembers: One class $15 / Ten classes $100  (Stonegate Club members are eligible for a discount) YEAR-ROUND: 9:00AM Tuesdays @ Stonegate Club OUTDOOR CLASS 919 Lake Blvd....

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Bacchetto / Sabey Duo

Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr. & Cushing Way, Davis

The Bacchetto / Sabey Duo is a collaborative project of San Francisco-based composer-performers Nick Bacchetto and Ben Sabey. The duo creates new works for piano and live electronics using MIDI Polyphonic Expression instruments controlling analog modular synthesis, which is spatialized into any speaker configuration via...

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Davis Blue Devils Booster Fundraiser

Sudwerk Dock Store (Sudwerk) 2001 2nd St.

SUDWERK DOCK STORE. Support Davis Blue Devil Athletic Boosters at the first annual Sudwerks Fundraiser! 20% of all beer/drink sales go to the non-profit organization. Live music by The Teds. Food trucks. 4p–8p.

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TANA Demonstration Day

TANA 1224 Lemen Avenue, Woodland

TANA WORKSHOP, WOODLAND. Demo Day will provide a survey of techniques & practices that participants can explore in an open studio style format during TANA’s quarterly printmaking workshops. 5p–6p. Free

Flyway Nights Speaker Series: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Updates

ZOOM. Joe Hobbs will give updates on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat and Drainage Improvement projects by Ducks Unlimited, Infrastructure projects by California Waterfowl Association, drought updates, and future projects within the Wildlife Area. Register online. 5p–7p. Free

City Outreach Meeting: Fifth Street Corridor

Online via Zoom

The community is invited to an outreach meeting for the Fifth Street Corridor Study on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82930492837. City staff will discuss the history of the Fifth Street corridor from L Street to Cantrill Drive to help identify the...

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Poetry Night Reading Series

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

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Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live! Holiday Concert

Davis Odd Fellows

“Spirit of the Season” show featuring According to Bazooka, Biscuits & Honey, Me & Him, The Muddy Waders, and Keith Adolfo Campos. Doors @ 7p; Music @7:30p. Don

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Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live! Maurice Tani

Davis Odd Fellows

ODD FELLOWS HALL. San Francisco’s Maurice Tani has been a fixture on the local alt-country scene for more than a decade with his band 77 El Deora & previously sang & played guitar for the seminal Motown-style party bands Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra & Big Bang Beat. The San Francisco Chronicle has praised his “twangy modern country sound” & called his songs “wry yet romantic, tender but aggressive.” 7:30p. Don

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Woodstock’s Trivia Thursday

Woodstock’s Pizza (Woodstock’s) 219 G St., Davis

Come for a fun night of trivia, beer, and pizza! What more could you ask for? Free to enter. Trivia sign-ups start @8:45p and trivia starts @9p.