Annual Ceramics Exhibition
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisAPRIL 5 THRU MAY 7. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features some of the most intriguing ceramic artists from around the country. Free
Free
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Somewhere Beyond Time: Maxine Solomon
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisTHRU 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
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetSTEVENS 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
Near and Far: The World in Focus
Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, WoodlandGALLERY 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., DavisPENCE 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., DavisPENCE 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, WoodlandWOODLAND 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, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND 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, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND 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, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Exhibit: Work of Kari Uhlman
Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, DavisGALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free
Free
Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. Wood’s captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free
Free
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND 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, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32BCITY 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
Neighborhood Tree Care
Mace Ranch Park 3141 5th St, DavisMACE RANCH PARK. Work alongside your neighbors to care for young trees. Participants will weed, mulch and make minor stake adjustments. BYO water, snacks & sun protection. 9:30a—12p. Free
Free
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
California Honey Festival, Woodland
Downtown WoodlandDOWNTOWN WOODLAND. A celebration of bees & other pollinators with fun for the whole family. Check out the honey lab, kid zone, live music, cooking demos & beer garden. 10a–5p. Free
Free
Free Comic Book Day
Bizzaro WorldBIZZARO WORLD. Brand new comic books will be given away with no purchase necessary during this annual event celebrating the American comic art form and industry. 11a–9p. Free
Park Winters Garden Tour
Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, WintersPARK 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, DavisDAVIS 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, DavisHands-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
UCD Baseball vs Cal Poly SLO
Dobbins Baseball ComplexDOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets and live stats available online. Fri 2:30p. Sat, Sun 1p. $5–$7
$5 – $7
UCD Softball vs Cal Poly SLO
La Rue FieldLA RUE FIELD. Tickets available online. Sat 1p. Sun 12p. $5–$7
$5 – $7
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.
Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood & the power of imagination! Recommended for all ages. 2p. $10
$10
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
$9 – $30
Art and Soul: Landscapes of Yolo County
Turkovich Winery 30471 Buckeye Rd, WintersTUKOVICH WINERY. Featuring More than 20 works which reflect artist Rosann Turkovich’s childhood home’s rural vistas near Winters. Meet the artist and enjoy a wine reception. 2p–5p. Free
Free
Art and Soul: Landscapes of Yolo County
Turkovich Wines 30471 Buckeye Road, WintersTURKOVICH WINES. More than 20 works reflecting artist Roseanne Turkovich Seitz’s childhood home’s rural vistas near Winters. A portion of sales will be donated to Historical Society of Winters. 2p–5p. Free
Free
Family D&D
Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, DavisDAVIS 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
Big Sticky Mess: Jonny Gold Trio Reunion
Davis Food Co-op 620 G St.DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Swinging tunes & sultry bossa nova! Be ready for energetic & silly music for dancing. Backyard event with food & activities. Family friendly. 5p–9p. Pricing TBD
The Co-op Block Party & Annual Meeting
Davis Food Co-op 620 G St.DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Enjoy live music, food trucks, art, a VIP section for Member-Owners & much more! All are welcome. 5p–7p. Free
Free
California Honey Festival After Party
The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen 1221 Harter Ave, WoodlandTHE HIVE, Woodland. Dance all evening with live music, taste Star Crystal Beers and try pollinator-inspired food specials from the kitchen, honey and mead. 5p–9p. $20
$20
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, DixonRUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. 6p. Free
Free
Adult D&D
Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, DavisDAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10
$10
The Great Puzzle Competition
Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, DavisDAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Battle other puzzle teams to complete a 500-piece puzzle in three hours or less. First place team wins a $50 gift cards! 6–9p. $15
$15
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Brazil and Jazz
Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis CampusMONDAVI CTR. Evandro Matté, guest conductor. Performance includes Alberto Nepomuceno: Batuque from Série Brasileira, George Gershwin: Concerto in F with Natsuki Fukasawa, piano, & Heitor Villa-Lobos: Chôros No. 6. 7p. $12–$24
$12 – $24
Winters Theater Company Presents: Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding
Green River Brewing and Tap Room 4513 Putah Creek Road, WintersTHE GREEN RIVER BREWING & TAPROOM. Join in the tacky & hilarious antics of Tony Nunzio & Valentina Vitale’s nuptial celebration. Family friendly. Dinner catered by Green River. Fri & Sat 7p. Sun 6p. $45–$50
$45 – $50
Disney’s Newsies
Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” Features Tony Award-winning score. Recommended for the entire family. 7:30p. $10–$20
$10 – $20
Young Frankenstein
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND 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, WoodlandWOODLAND 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
University of BeerUNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free