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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

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

Senior Watercolor Group

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free

Free

Free Yoga Fridays

Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis

Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a-11a. Free

Free

Davis International Parent Community Gathering

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings providing support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a–11:45a.

Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions at Wyatt Deck

Wyatt Deck UC Davis Arboretum

Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. Noon-1p. Free

Senior Center Friday Films

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free

Free

UC Davis Baseball vs CSUN

Dobbins Baseball Complex

DOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets available online. 2p. $5–$7

$5 – $7

Percussion Ensemble UC Davis

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

RECITAL HALL, ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Director, percussionist & UC Davis lecturer in music, Cris Froh conducts “Drumming,” a musical piece composed by Steve Reich. Features Graduate Student Ensemble voices. 3p–4p.

Free

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.

Free

Sudwerk Brewing Live Band: sKeTcHy

Sudwerk Dock Store (Sudwerk) 2001 2nd St.

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Spend St. Patrick’s Day at the Dock Store; sláinte is táinte! 5p–7p. Free

Free

Teaching Kitchen: Perfect Pretzels

Davis Food Co-op Teaching Kitchen 537 G Street, Davis

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn how to make big soft pretzels from scratch at the Co-op Teaching Kitchen. Once they’re baked, we’ll show you three flavor variations: garlic parmesan, cinnamon sugar, and za’atar sesame. 5:30–7:30p. sold out

Get Your Irish On: Patty on the Binge

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish music & free beer to the one that finds a leprechaun. Donations welcome! 6p. Free

Free

UC Davis Dance: Outside the Lines

Hickey Gym 350 Howard Way, Davis

HICKEY GYM, UC DAVIS. Program includes performances of new works by graduate & undergraduate students mentored by Professor David Grenke. Limited seating. Online registration required. 7p–8:30p.

Free

Corduroy

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Corduroy is an expansion of the beloved children’s picture book that follows the little teddy bear, Corduroy, as he wanders through a department store in search of his missing button. $7-20

$7 – $20

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

Tommy J’s 726 2nd Street, Davis

Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.