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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

free

Gallery 625: Shonna McDaniels, The Black Woman Experience

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

FEB 3 THRU APR 4. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento. 

Karen Fess-Uecker

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

FEB 4 THRU MAR 3. LOGOS BOOKS. “A little bit of Davis, a lot of California,” plein air & studio oil paintings. Fess-Uecker’s work has been shown in numerous juried shows & in the galleries in the many states in which she has resided. She has a strong passion for color dynamics & continues to study color theory with oil painter & colorist Elio Camacho. ArtAbout reception.

Ongoing

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.

Free

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.

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

Visit the market each Wed (3–6p) and Sat (8a–1p) to purchase local produce and artisan goods.

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Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Join Park Winters on Dec. 4 or 10 between 10a–1p for bouquet-making using dried flowers and other plants from their country oasis. $35

$35

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5

$2 – $5

Davis Public Library: Book Sale

Yolo County Library, Davis Branch (Yolo County Library) 315 E. 14th St.

STEVENS DAVIS LIBRARY. Monthly book sale located in the Blanchard Room open to members and non-members, featuring a special collection of movie DVD’s & puzzles. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, Sun 10a–3p.

Free

Art Spark

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

Hands-on art program. Experiment with all sorts of techniques & mediums. Exercises inspired by this season’s shows—Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965-1985; the introspective abstractions of Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock; & the whimsical dogs in Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers. Sat & Sun, 12p–4p. Free

free

Natural Wine Launch Paired with Vegan Meats

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

The official launch weekend of Great Bear Vineyard’s natural wine, “Black Bicycle Farm’s Carbo Cab”, Saturday 2/4 from 12p-4p. Featuring natural wine + vegan meat samples.

$20

Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 3p–5p. Sugg don $10

$10

Meet the Artist: Cate Dayan

Super Owl Brewing (Super Owl) 1260 Lake Blvd., Suite 121

Meet artist Cate Dayan at Super Owl Breweing, Saturday Feb 4, 5–7pm.

Lo-Fi Lowdown

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

SUDWERK BREWING. Americana-style band with a touch of new grass & classic rock. 5p–7p.

MarkMe: On Stage

Journey Downtown Theatre Journey Downtown, 308 Main Street, Vacaville

JOURNEY DOWNTOWN THEATRE, VACAVILLE. A multidisciplinary experience for the senses, with dining provided by Chef Erica Marie, a world-renowned cast of international flamenco artists, & a fully immersive interactive art installation on stage. Doors open at 6:30p. 7p. $25

$25

DMTC’s Annual Valentine Dessert Auction

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

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Bid on delicious desserts while being entertained by some of your favorite DMTC performers. All proceeds go to support DMTC’s events and programs. No host bar will be open in the lobby & all donations are tax deductible. Desserts available for viewing from 6:30p, with an auction & entertainment beginning at 7:30p. 

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free