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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

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

Wines in Tandem: Grand Opening!

Wines in Tandem 222 D ST STE 1, Davis

WINES IN TANDEM. A festive weekend celebrating the new wine shop & tasting room – a new member of the Davis and downtown communities. $15 tastings & 15% everything off all weekend. Fabulous Friday, Sparkling Saturday, & Sunday Funday 12p–5p.

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Davis Stampede Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Playfields Park

PLAYFIELDS PARK. Now well into its third decade as a local running tradition, the race—celebrating its 40th annual running—also includes a 10K and a 5K run & mile, half-mile & quarter-mile “races” for kids. Largely fast & flat & run entirely on paved surfaces along the city streets of Davis. Starts begin 8a. $27–$72

108th Almond Festival

CAPAY VALLEY. The official day of the 108th Almond Festival. Featuring restaurant and business vendor goods, music and car show.

CAFF’s 35th Annual California Small Farm Conference

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ONLINE. A hybrid event with four days of virtual workshops followed by state-wide in-person gatherings. Admission is on a sliding-scale & provides access to all events. Sun-Wed 8:30a–6p, Thurs 8:30 a–3p, Fri 10a–2p. $11.18–$204.79

$11.18 – $204.79

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

Family Paint Time

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Receive professional guided painting instruction & create a beautiful piece of art with us! 12p–2p. $75

$75

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

Davis Scholastic Chess Tournament

New Harmony Community Room 3030 Cowell Blvd, Davis

NEW HARMONY COMMUNITY ROOM. A United States Chess Federation tournament open to scholastic players of all ages and abilities. Includes lecture, round-robin tournament, prizes & pizza. Advance registration is required. 1p–5p.  

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Yamato, Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CTR. Yamato, one of the premiere Taiko ensembles in Japan, celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a new production Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix. This new show captures all of Yamato’s virtuosity, strength, spirit & sheer endurance. Yamato has given over 3500 performances in 54 countries, bringing their spirit, enthusiasm & abundant joy to over 8 million fans, young and old. 2p. $12.50–$65

$12.50 – $65

Davis Dance Project Concert: Art in 4 Dimensions

Louise H Kellogg Memorial Theater at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis

TROKANSKI DANCE STUDIO. Continues the collaborative process with local choreographers, visual artists, musicians & poets, funded in part, by the Davis Arts & Culture Grant Fund of the Yolo Community foundation, an affiliate of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Produced by the PTDT, this year several performance pieces will be created from art work by local artists. The performance includes a short lecture/demonstration of art concepts that different mediums share, followed by pieces in performance. Local artists who are participating in the event include Choreographers: Ann Marie Dragich, Erin Dunning, Taylor Herrera, Tasé & Pamela Trokanski. Visual Artists include: Parto Aram, Analisa Bevan, Robin Lee Carlson, Joan Jarvis & Binuta Sudhakaran. Musicians include: Meri Superak & Hank Lawson. Poets: Julia Levine, Allegra Silberstein & Kari Wergeland. Under 12 are free, but need a ticket & accompanying adult. Sat 7p–8p, Sun 2p–3p. $10

$10 – $12

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

Miniature Paint Night

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5

$5

Watermelon Music Open Mic

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON MUSIC. An inclusive, supportive space for local artists & musicians to share their talents. Open to performers of all ages, genres & levels, asking only that the performance be family-friendly. 6p.  

Free
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Davis Queer Teen Group Meeting

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DAVIS PHOENIX COALITION. The Davis Queer Teen Group hosts a visit from California Transcends. This meeting will honor the struggles and victories of the black queer community. 6p. Free

Free
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Odd Fellows Film Festival

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Classic Military Comedies is the theme for this year’s film fest. Local film critic Derrick Bang will introduce each selection. Feb 19: I Was a Male War Bride (1949)—One of director Howard Hawks’ best screwball comedies. After marrying an American lieutenant (Ann Sheridan) with whom he has been assigned to work in post-war Germany, a French captain (Cary Grant) attempts to work the system in order to accompany her back to the States, under the terms of the War Bride Act. Feb 26: The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming (1966) — A kinder, gentler war comedy & a sleeper hit these days. A Russian sub commanded by Alan Arkin runs aground off a sleepy coastal New England community, where—upon discovering this—pacifist Carl Reiner & his wife (Eva Marie Saint) attempt to conceal these “invaders,” who want only to repair the sub & go home, from their hawkish neighbors. Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Actor (Arkin), Script & Editing. M.A.S.H. (1970) will conclude the series on March 5. The Odd Fellows bar, with wine, beer, mixed drinks & soft drinks is open before & during the film. Popcorn is always free. Live music from Rene Martucci & Richard Urbino (“Cold Shot”) before the film. Doors 6:30p, Movie 7p. Free

Free