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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.

Louise McGowan Bezark: DIVERGENT

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THRU APRIL 24. THE ARTERY. Features gourd sculptures by Louise McGowan Bezark. Reception 4/14. 7p–9p.

Free
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

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

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

First Saturday Bird Stroll

3500 Anderson Road

2500 ANDERSON ROAD, parking lot. Join expert birders for a slow moving 1.5 hour stroll. Byo binoculars if you have them. 8–9:30a. Free

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

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

Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. 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. 3p–5p. Sugg don $10

$10

Breakfast with the Bunny

Davis Odd Fellows

ODD FELLOWS LODGE. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, cookie decorating, face painting, storytelling, carnival games & Easter egg hunt parade through the Farmers Market. 9a–11:45a. $12

$12

Lavender Farm Tours, Capay Valley

Capay Valley Lavendar Farm Capay Valley Lavender, County Road 79, Capay

CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER FARM. One mile tour exploring lavender varieties, planting, harvesting & drying. Enjoy freshly baked lavender scones. Free for children under 8. 10a–11a. $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

Mixed Media Multiples Using Oil & Cold Wax

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. 2-day workshop led by artist Sara Post. Using multiple panels, students will learn to experiment with oil and cold wax painting. 10a–4p. $350 members/$380 non-members

$15 – $380

Wine, Live Music & Food Trucks

Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, Esparto

GRINDSTONE WINES. Live music and food trucks on site at Grindstone! 11a–4p.

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

Kids D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly D&D adventure for ages 9–15. Every Saturday. Purchase tickets in advance. 12p–2p. $10

$10

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

Music for Natalie

Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows) 415 2nd St., Davis

ODD FELLOWS. 5th Annual Celebration of life for Officer Natalie Corona; music, food & beer garden. Recognition of the Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship. 12—5p. 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

Science Fair Day

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Opportunity to meet researchers, inventors & experimenters. View experiments, live demonstrations & participate in hands-on activities. For children & families. 2p–4p. Free

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

Family D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20

$20

Berryessa Gap Czech Dinner – Global Dinner Series

Berryessa Gap Vineyards 27260 California 128, Winters

BERRYESSA GAP VINEYARDS. A Bohemian feast including a three course meal with specialty wine paired by winemaker, Nicole Salengo. Guests are welcome to watch as the head chef prepares various traditional Czech dishes. 5:30p–6:30p. $115

$115

Katie Knipp

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. Blues Americana with powerful vocals from boogie-woodie piano to slide guitar. Donations welcome. 6p. Free  

Free

Adult D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10

$10

Ranky Tanky with Dom Flemons

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CTR. Five lifelong friends from Charleston, South Carolina joined by Dom Flemons, a fellow Grammy-winner, multi-instrumentalist, former Carolina Chocolate Drop & “American Songster.” Their deeply groovy music actively preserves traditions originated by African Americans in the coastal South during slavery. 7:30p. $12.50–$65

$12.50 – $65

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free