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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

Somewhere Beyond Time: Maxine Solomon

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU APRIL 11 – MAY 7. PENCE GALLERY. Series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity & energy. Reminiscent of Solomon’s experiences living in Northern California & abroad.

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

Maxine Solomon: Somewhere Beyond Time

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Maxine Solomon’s current series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity, and energy. This exhibit is generously sponsored by Pat & Hoy Carman. Free

Free
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Oceanography Live

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON BALL. Oceanography is the solo project of Oakland, California-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Brian Kelly. 9p. $20

Artist Reception

PENCE GALLERY. A reception for artist Dawn Star Wood. Her exhibit Wandering Thoughts is on display this spring. 6p–9p. 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

Moments in Time & Space

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. 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

Miridae Plant Truck at Sudwerk Brewing

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

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Mobile nursery truck selling a wide variety of native plants. All profits support the science education nonprofit, Miridae Living Labs. 4p–7p.

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Make a Fermented Quilt with Crafting Community Ferment

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

ODD FELLOWS HALL. The Hypha Collective invites you to help make a community-sourced fermented quilt. Join this series of crafting workshops to turn our fermented art into a quilt. 4–6p. Free

Free
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PinkNoise: “Black as a Hack for Cyborgification”

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

Program Jessie Cox: Black as a Hack for Cyborgification About the Ensemble PinkNoise is a New York-based chamber ensemble who creates musical improvisation and compositions in acoustic and electronic mediums. Their pieces react and respond to the conditions of our community and our society. Each...

free

Night Market at the Gallery

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Purchase art pieces from rising young artists & support your local art scene. Payments through cash, check & mobile pay apps welcome. 6p–8p.

Free
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Night Market in the Courtyard

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Night market in the courtyard featuring artists age 16-25. There will be 10 artists in attendance with work ranging from prints and paintings to ceramics and jewelry. 6p–8p. Free

Free

Broken Compass Bluegrass at Ruhstaller Farm

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. An evening of genre-bending outdoor music by jamgrass quartet Broken Compass Bluegrass. 6—9p

Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout!

Multiple Venues

MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p. Free

Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception at the Pence Gallery

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. Browse exhibits, enjoy free wine tasting and shop the Night Market in the courtyard. 6—9p. Free

Free

Music at the Mill: Hattie Craven & Ben Kopf

Morgan’s Mill 1059 Court St STE 105, Woodland

MORGAN’S MILL, WOODLAND. A multidimensional artist whose fan base transcends age & genre. RSVP online. 7p–9p. Free

Young Frankenstein

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat 7:30p. Sun 2p. $9-$30

$9 – $30

Young Frankenstein

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Broook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-18

$9 – $30
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Oceanography — Live

The Melon Ball 1970 Lake Blvd., Davis

MELON BALL. San Francisco Indie-Rock band Oceanography. 8–10p. $20

$20.00

Oceanography – Live at the Melon Ball

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON MUSIC. Brian Kelley, indie-rock artist & Bay Area native, performs with a deceptively powerful voice, layering melodies over guitar, keys, & drums for a sound that’s been compared to Damien Jurado & Jim James. 9p. $20

$20

Karaoke Night

Tommy J’s 726 2nd Street, Davis

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