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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

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

Annual Ceramics Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

APRIL 5 THRU MAY 7. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features some of the most intriguing ceramic artists from around the country. Free

Free

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.

Ongoing

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

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

Gallery 1855 April Art Exhibit

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Artwork of Cedric Williams on exhibit from April 3rd through April 28th. Free

Free

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

Healing Arts Workshop

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. 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

Neighborhood Market

University Mall

UNIVERSITY MALL. Pop-up market with vintage clothing, records, jewelry, funkos & more! 11a–6p.

Art In The Garden Sale

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Purchase whimsical figures, totems, fountains, steppingstones & hand-crafted gift items by local artists. Perfect for Mother’s Day! 11:30a–4:30p.

Women’s Water Polo vs UCSD

Schaal Aquatics Center 426 Health Sciences Dr., Davis

SCHAAL AQUATICS CTR. UCD women’s water polo takes on UCSD at home. 12p. Free

Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions

Wyatt Deck UC Davis Arboretum

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. 12p–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

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

The 16th Annual Armistead Colloquium

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

MANETTI SHREM. Lashon Daley discusses her article “Coming of (R)age: Black Girlhood + Media.” 4:30p–6p. Free

Free
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Hrabba Atladottir, solo violin: “Works by Graduate Students”

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

PITZER CENTER. LiKWUiD, spoken word, Josh Henderson, violin, bass, guitar, Ju-Young “J.Y.” Lee, cello, Mikael Darmanie, piano, Rick Martinez, drums About the Band Warp Trio is an Internationally touring cross-genre chamber music experience. 5p–6p. Free

free

All About Quiche

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

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Learn how to make the perfect quiche from scratch! 5p–8p. $45–$50

$45 – $50

Near and Far: The World in Focus

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free

Free

Sammy Miller & The Congregation

Vanderhoef Studio Theatre 400 Mrak Hall Dr

MONDAVI CTR. The seven-piece band, described as a mashup of Ben Folds Five & Preservation Hall Jazz Band, brings a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious theatricality. 7:30p. $22.50–$65

$22.50 – $65

HellaCappella

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CTR. An all-female-identifying, award-winning collaboration between a cappella groups of all shapes, sizes, & sounds. Family-friendly. 7:30p. $16–$38

$16 – $38

Karaoke Night

Tommy J’s 726 2nd Street, Davis

TOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.