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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
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

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

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

Bingo Mondays

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Games, fun, prizes. 8p.

Slow Looking: Savor the Art

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

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Spring lunchtime series kicks off on Slow Art Day, with Mike Henderson’s thought-provoking work The Last Supper. 12:10a–1p. Free

free

Creative Writing Series: Margo Jefferson

Zoom

ZOOM. Award-winning critic & author of Negroland, reads from her latest memoir, Constructing a Nervous System. Register online. 4:30p–6p. Free

Free

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition & annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment, adventure & exploration. Doors @ 6:30p, Show @ 7p. Tickets for each night sold separately, $20.

$20

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2023

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. The best mountain culture & adventure sports films. New films each night with raffles & prizes during intermission. 6:30–10:30p. $22

$22

Recovered Voices, James Conlon

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CTR. Highlights composers who suffered through the Nazi regime in Europe. Features a Chamber Orchestra (4/10) & Chamber Music Ensemble (4/11) led by Maestro Conlon. Additional symposium features Conlon & UC Davis Jewish Studies Program faculty. 7:30p. Free

Free

Karaoke Night

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Pick a song & sing along.10p.