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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

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
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The Lucky Run

Davis High School

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL. Celebrate the start of spring & St. Patrick’s Day. Race distances include a 5K, 7K, 10K and Kids Fun Runs. Events start & finish at Davis High School in North Davis (adjacent to Community Park). Loop courses travel along city streets, along bike paths & through residential neighborhoods. Entry includes a short sleeve t-shirt, finisher medal, timing & eligibility for age group awards & post-race refreshments. Beginning at 8a.

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce and artisan goods. Every Wed 3p–6p & every Sat 8a–1p.

FIRST Robotics Competition 2023 Sacramento Regional

UC Davis Pavilion at the ARC 750 Orchard Road, Davis

UC DAVIS ARC PAVILION. 45 high school teams are inspired to see the potential of energy storage in a new light as they compete to charge up their communities. Teams also compete for awards in engineering and community engagement. 9a—5p.

Free

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

Spring Open: Downtown Winters

DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Three day event in featuring more than 100 vendors, food, activities and live music. March 24 from 5—10p; March 25 from 10a—3p; March 26 from 10a—2p

Teaching Kitchen: Mexican Brunch

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

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. In this class at the Co-op Teaching Kitchen, you’ll learn how to make chilaquiles from scratch along with a few other Mexican brunch staples. 10:30a–12:30p. $31.50–$35

$31.50 – $35

Author Talk: Dr. Chang C. Chen

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Dr. Chang C. Chen discusses her books Herstory 1 & 2: The Legal History of Chinese American Women. 11a–12p. Free

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

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

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

Davis Waldorf School Auction

Davis Waldorf School

Time to dust off your neon leg warmers and book your perm appointment. This year’s theme is a celebration all things 80s and, more specifically, the movie Footloose! Join us at the Full Belly Farm barn for a night of dancing, food, and an amazing...

The Great Puzzle Competition

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Battle other puzzle teams to complete a 500-piece puzzle in three hours or less. First place team wins a $50 gift cards! 6–9p. $15

$15

Telemakus Quartet

Armadillo Music 207 F St., Davis

ARMADILLO MUSIC. Talented, local legend performing jazz fusion & funk. Donations are welcome. 6:30p–9:30p. 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