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Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:
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THRU JUNE 18. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Annual exhibition highlighting the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students. Free
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
PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
GALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free
PENCE 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
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Broook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-18
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-30
PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, and oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Broook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-18
SUPER OWL BREWING. An exploration of color through daily pastel drawings of fruits and vegetables, by artist Stephanie Way. May 16 through July 2. 12a–12p. Free
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a–3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures. Paint your own miniature on parchment & make egg tempera paint (used by medieval monks). Open to all skill levels. 9:30a–4:30p. $245–$255
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures as you paint your own miniature on parchment. Artist Ann Marie Campbell will teach how to gild and make egg tempera paint, the type used by medieval monks. All skill levels welcome. 9:30a–4:30p. $180 members/$190 nonmembers +$65 materials fee
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fun, educational hands-on experiences in a class setting designed to teach anyone from wine connoisseurs to keen enthusiasts looking to learn more about wine. Classes finish with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.
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
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Yolo County Library celebrates AAPIH Month with a free community event featuring entertainment by Davis Wakamatsu Taiko Dan and a Talk Story about mental health. 11:30a—1:30p. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly D&D adventure for ages 9–15. Every Saturday. Purchase tickets in advance. 12p–2p. $10
Hands-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
DOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets and live stats available online. Fri 2:30p. Sat, Sun 1p. $5–$7
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to create a figurative bas relief after a live model. Reinertson’s work combines realism with a contemporary expression of social & psychological content. See list of required tools. 1p. $100
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood & the power of imagination! Recommended for all ages. 2p. $10
PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Join as she walks through her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of home and place for her. 2p–3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Artist Susan W. Brady will discuss her solo exhibit Home, her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of place and belonging. 2p–3p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Two-hour long workshop will be led by Bob Wren, long-time fiddler and violinist and former director of the Sacramento City College World Music Ensemble. Includes one hour of jam time. 2—4p. Free
DAVIS 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
THE DOMES. Featuring Nat Lefkoff, Decent Action, Rainbow City Park, and Sun Casino. All ages welcome. 5p–9p. $5-7
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. 6p. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10
DAVIS 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
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
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free