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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
STEVENS 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.
THE ARTERY. Exhibit featuring weaving and rag rugs by Lisa Erskine. Jerri Erskine-Zilbert displays handwoven creations and Blayney Breckenridge displays her clay art. 7p—9p. 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
GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. Free
YOLO CAUSEWAY. Community Science event to raise bat awareness & assess trends in population & roost-use of the bats under the I-80 bridge. Sign up & volunteer! 7a–1p. Free
CITY 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
IN THE PARK. Paint watercolor trees in the park & learn to be kind to yourself with teacher Sofia de Pedegral Art Studio MFA UC Davis. For details call 530-922-7509. 9a–11a.
LAKE SOLANO PARK. Adopt a tree, explore plant & animal adaptations in a scavenger hunt. Enjoy educational activities & a volunteer stewardship opportunity at this drop-in event. No registration required! 9a–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
VILLAGE HOMES. No ballet experience required! Learn the ballet basics & terminology while slowly breaking down new moves. 10a–11a. $15
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
ALL THINGS RIGHT & RELEVANT. Come find some new pieces! Right & Relevant is a non profit supporting 8 Yolo County mental health organizations. 11a–5:30p.
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Ages 9–15 welcome for a Dungeons & Dragons tournament. 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
PENCE GALLERY. Participants experiment with gel plates, creating collages. Learn various resist & embossing techniques to create unique monoprints. 12p–4p. $160–$170
PENCE GALLERY. 2-day workshop guided by artist Franca Van Allen. Participants will experiment with gel plates, creating collages with a focus on composition, texture, and mark making. Working with oil pastels and wax-based crayons, students will also learn various resist and embossing techniques to create unique monoprints. 12p—4p. $160 Members, $170 Non-Members
PENCE GALLERY. Experiment with gel plates, creating collages with a focus on composition, texture & mark making. Learn various resist and embossing techniques to create unique monoprints. 12p–4p. $160–$170
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
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 CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10
MONDAVI CTR. Christian Baldini, music director & conductor. Program features Philip Glass’s popular first concerto for violin performed by soloist Chase Spruill, followed by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5. 7p. $12–$24
DMTC. A series of acts created & performed by the Young Performers’ Theatre group. Funds support the Theatre Arts Award scholarship for high school seniors involved in DMTC. 7p. $10–$18
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 4p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Final performance of the school year, featuring all the talentd choirs DSH has to offer in one showcase. 7p—8:30p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. A series of acts created and performed by the Young Performer’s Theatre group. Recommended for all ages. 7p–9p. $10
MONDAVI CTR. Christian Baldini, music director & conductor. Includes Phillip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1 with Chase Spruill, Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 & Franz Joseph Haydn: Allegro from Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major. 7p–9p. $12–$24
DAVIS CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy games, raffles & prizes while skating in Central Park! Refreshments provided by Kona Ice. 7p–9p. Free
EPISCOPAL CHURCH of St. Martin. An evening of chamber music with special guest artists Clarissa Lyons and Ryan MacEvoy McCullough, featuring works for soprano and piano by Nadia Boulanger, Clara Schumann, Adela Maddison, & Franz Schubert. 7:30p—9:30p. $0-30
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free