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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.

Figurative Exposé: Art from the California Art Club

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.

Free

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.

Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

YOLO BYPASS. 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. 9a–12p. Sugg don $10

$10

Memorial Grove Planting Event

Tree Davis Memorial Grove 1515 Shasta Dr., Davis

MEMORIAL GROVE. Tree Davis volunteer day: plant under story plants in the Elizabeth’s Grove at Tree Davis’ Memorial Grove. This event is full. Check www.TreeDavis.org/volunteer for more upcoming events. 9a–12p

Canoe Tour of Lake Solano

Lake Solano Park 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd, Winters

LAKE SOLANO PARK. Spend a morning taking in the beautiful views of Lake Solano’s riparian habitat, with wonderful opportunities to spot some of the wildlife that calls Lake Solano home & to appreciate the changing of the seasons. Canoes, paddles & lifejackets will be provided free of charge, with a basic safety & paddling discussion at the beginning. Participants may want to bring water, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen & wear weather-appropriate warm clothing. You may get wet, so shoes/pants that can get wet & a change of clothes is recommended. Required day-use parking fee of $6 per vehicle (cash or check, exact change only) gains you admittance to the park for the rest of the day. Limited to 12 guests. Children age 8 & older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. 10a–12p. Free

Free – $6

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

The Red Velvet Violin Family Outreach Concert

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Introduces young people to the instruments of a symphony orchestra & tells a story supported by orchestral music. Written by Anna Trigiano Moreno, composed by Ryan Suleiman, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, performed by the Puppet Art Theatre Company & the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra, directed by Angelo Moreno. 11a. Tix @ the door: Adults $15 / Kids $10

$10 – $15

SPCA Pawlentine’s Day

LOCATION TBA. Free pet photos & adoption event with Davis Downtown & Yolo County SPCA. Check Davis Downtown for sign-up details. 11a–3p.

Valentine’s at Grindstone

Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, Esparto

GRINDSTONE WINERY. Tasting, wood-fired pizza & chocolates, 11a–4p. Live music by Cynthia Renee Duo, 12p–3p.

Local Love Fair

Davis Food Co-op 620 G St.

The return of the Davis Food Co-op’s annual Local Love Fair where all things Local will be celebrated, including: live music, local product samples, local art vendors, and local food.

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

Chocolate & Wine Pairing

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Experience the joys of expertly paired chocolate & wine, surrounded by olive & citrus orchards, a lavender field, & of course, the property vineyards. 12p–4p. $35

$35

Blossom & Valentine’s Day Themed Paint & Sip

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Paint and sip with local artists; $60 ticket includes all supplies and your first glass of wine.

$60.00

Davis Firefighters L. 3494’s Annual Crab Feed

Veterans Memorial Center Multipurpose Room, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis

VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATER. Davis Firefighters L. 3494’s Annual Crab Feed is back and better than ever! All you can eat crab & spaghetti dinner, drinks, raffle & more. 5p–10p. $60–800

$60 – $800
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41st Annual Kiwanis Crab Feed

VETS MEMORIAL CTR. A 40-year tradition that has raised thousands of dollars for the benefit of local charities, such as Davis Community Meals, STEAC, Kiwanis Family House, Communicare, the Elderly Nutrition Program, NorCal Trykers & many others. Includes a raffle & silent auction. Purchase a sponsorship or donate a prize to help. 6p social hour, 7p dinner. No-host bar. For tickets call George Barden, (530) 756-1332, to donate call Brett Barnes, (510) 708-9615. $75

Stories on Stage

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Novel excerpts by Tom Lin and Melanie Abrams on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Pence Gallery. Doors open at 7, Event begins at 7:30. pm.

Free

February Chamber Music Concert

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

RICHARD BRUNELL PERFORMANCE HALL. First concert of 2023, featuring guest artist Patricia Shands. Doors open at 7p, music starts at 7:30p. $30.

$12 – $30

An American in Paris

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl & an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George & Ira Gershwin & incredible dance sequences. The show’s timeless musical numbers include, “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance,” & more. Fri & Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $9–$30

$9 – $30

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free