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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
THRU JUNE 25. PENCE GALLERY. Artist Kathleen Gamper, Barbara Smithson, Raquel Cox, Marie-Therese Brown, Sophie Banspach, Allison Spreadborough & Teresa Steinbach-Garcia worked in different media, from oil & acrylic paint to watercolors. Each artist portrays a unique vision of a homeowner’s garden. Reception 06/09. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. 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
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
UC DAVIS CAMPUS. Travel the Davis Reflection Route at your own pace, with opportunities along the way for quiet contemplation & shared conversations at various reflection points along the way. See Davis Reflection Route online for map. Reflection points staffed 11a–2p. 8a–5p. Free
DAVIS, Various Locations. The Davis Day of Reflection is a self-paced, reflective invitation to mourn our losses together, to share the many ways we care about and uplift each other, and to envision ways we can move forward. 11a—2p. Free
All levels / all ages dance-cardio party-yo! Join the happy, healthy bod squad! Zero judgment, 100% positive vibes. Nonmembers: One class $15 / Ten classes $100 (Stonegate Club members are eligible for a discount) YEAR-ROUND: 9:00AM Tuesdays @ Stonegate Club OUTDOOR CLASS 919 Lake Blvd....
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Some tools available for use. Supervised children welcome. Signed liability waiver required. 9a–11a. 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
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Members of the World Dance Club will share the dancing steps that they learned in their home countries. This season we are teaching Cumbia. 10a—11a. Register online
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Performance featuring Gamelan (Henry Spiller, director), Mariachi (Tito Talamantes, director), Bluegrass & Old Time String Band (Scott Linford, director) & Samba School (Brian Rice, director). 2p–4p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Associate Director of Bands at Oregon State University shares his expertise. 4:30p–6p. Free
SUPER OWL BREWING. “No Brain Drain” Trivia, hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
THE AVID READER. Guest author discusses his new novel, “The Glint of Light.” 6:30p–7:30p. Free
AVID READER. Author Clarence Major will discuss his new novel, The Glint of Light. Major is a distinguished professor emeritus of twentieth century American literature at the University of California at Davis. 6:30p—7:40p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Poetry night featuring Mary Mackey. Mackey became a writer by running high fevers, tramping through tropical jungles, being swarmed by army ants, and reading. She is the author of eight poetry collections, including Sugar Zone, winner of a PEN Award, and The Jaguars That Prowl Our Dreams, winner of the 2019 Eric Hoffer Award for Best Book Published by a Small Press. 7p—9p. Free
WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free