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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

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

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

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

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

Young Frankenstein

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

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

$9 – $30

Bingo Mondays

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

Young Frankenstein

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

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

$9 – $30

Karaoke Night

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