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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

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.

N St. Park Planting Party

1224 Lemen Ave 1224 Lemen Ave, Woodland

N STREET PARK. Help install new trees, flowers and shrubs to make N Street Park and neighborhood more beautiful. No previous experience necessary. RSVP to reserve your volunteer spot. Free

Free

Wine Connoisseurs & Vintners Series: Blending

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fun, educational hands-on experiences in a class setting designed to teach anyone from wine connoisseurs to keen enthusiasts looking to learn more about wine. Finishes with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.

$75.00

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

Tool Repair Workshop

1224 Lemen Ave 1224 Lemen Ave, Woodland

1224 LEMON AVE. Have broken tools? Materials and instruction provided during this free tool repair workshop. 10a–2p. Free

Free

Neighborhood Market Craft Fair

University Mall

UNIVERSITY MALL. Over 40 vintage, Fem, Anime, funko & crafts vendors. Updates & vendor applications on IG: @neighborhood.market530. 10a–5p

Village Dance Davis

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CRT. Join Village Dance for their monthly, free, family-friendly daytime dance party. 11a—1:30p

free-donations-accepted

Neighborhood Market

UNIVERSITY MALL. Shop the neighborhood market, featuring makers, vintage clothing, records jewerly, & more. 11a—6p

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
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GYNECOLOGOS

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A performance by the Davis Repertory Theatre of stories from local women about what it means to be a woman right in a post-Roe America. 1p.

Many-Legged Wonders

Bohart Museum of Entomology (Bohart Museum) 1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis Campus

BOHART MUSEUM, UC DAVIS. Family-friendly event celebrating millipedes, centipedes, arachnids & other many-legged arthropods. 1p–4p. Free

Free
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Hope River: Community Poetry Event

Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis

ARROYO PARK. Hear environmentally focused poems written and recorded by seventh grade students in Davis. 1—4p

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

LEGO Block Party

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free

Free

Disney’s Lion King, Jr.

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

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A story about identity, family & responsibility. Features classic songs from the Disney film. 2p–4p. $10

$10

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

“Julie and the Jukes” at Sudwerk

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

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Live music by Julie and the Jukes. 5p–7p. 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

Los Lobos with Gaby Moreno

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CTR. David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, & Conrad Lozano perform with fellow creative spirit, singer & songwriter Gaby Moreno. Moreno, born & raised in Guatemala, is known for her original blend of jazz, soul, blues, & 1960s rock. 7:30p. $19.50–$75

$19.50 – $75

Backyard Broadway

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. An intimate evening of music, dance, & stories featuring a variety of songs from classic & contemporary Broadway to pop. Starring Broadway singers from New York & Los Angeles. 7:30p. $20–$40

$20 – $40

Chamber Music Society Concert, Sacramento

Episcopal Church of St. Martin 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN. Features gorgeous programs with exciting guest artists. Free for youth under 18. 7:30p–9:30p. $12–$30

Free – $30

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