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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. 

Women of Northern California: Making Meaning for Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month through both historic & contemporary pieces. Showcases influential women who have pioneered artistic movements & shaped the media throughout Northern California, highlighting their tenacity & artistic legacies.

Ongoing

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

March Art Exhibit at Gallery 1855

Davis Cemetery 820 Pole Line Road, Davis

GALLERY 1885. The work of artist Michael Rowcen on display March 1—March 31st.

Free

Art by Cathi Newlin & Toni Rizzo

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. A joint exhibit featuring the work of painter Toni Rizzo, of Davis, and sculptor Cathi Newlin, of Sacramento. Both artists have a light-hearted, playful take on artmaking that leads them to explore imagery full of fantasy, surrealism, or comedic exaggeration.

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

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT MUSEUM. 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

Tree Circus

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Timmy Womick’s interactive and educational TreeCircus live show comes to Davis. Womick covers it all, from urban particulate pollution to basic tree biology, while keeping the audience in stitches. 11:30a—12:15p. Free

Park Winters Garden Tour

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

PARK WINTERS. A guided exploration of the magical Western Yolo County countryside, with hundreds of acres of farmland, 150 year old trees, timeless gardens & a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please arrive at 11:30. 12p–1p. $20

$20

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

Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Mya Dosch

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

ZOOM. Pence Gallery Art History Lecture Series features Dr. Mya Dosch, who explores protest artworks in the streets of Mexico City, from banners to provocative performances. 2—3p. $10 donation suggested.

Free

Disney’s Lion King, Jr.

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

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Hakuna Matata,” The Lion King is a story about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. $10.

$10

The Great Puzzle Competition

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A friendly competition between puzzle lovers. Each team must complete a 500 piece puzzle in 3 hours. Tickets sold in advance. First place wins $50 DCG gift card. 6p. $10

$10

Mamma Mia! The Musical

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

DHS Theater presents Mamma Mia! the musical.

$5 – $15

Stories on Stage

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Presenting two novel excerpts from works-in-progress by husband and wife writers, Dawn Yackzan and David Masiel, read by husband and wife actors, Kat Miller and Matt K. Miller. Free

Free

Pirates Of Penzance

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

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. $20.

$20

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free