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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
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
CENTRAL PARK. Two-day event featuring music festival, bike ride party, skating with a live DJ, fun run, community fair, drag queens and more. Family-friendly. Free
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservations are required. 9a–11a. Sugg don $10
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a–3p. Free
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
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a fun & easy alternative photographic technique using light sensitive chemicals. Expose prints of plants in the sun & process them in water. 10a–2p. $115–$125
PENCE GALLERY. n this introductory class led by Linda Clark Johnson you’ll learn all the basics of this fun and easy alternative photographic technique. 10a—2p. $115 Members, $125 Non-Members
2003 HOWE AVE. SACRAMENTO. Shop for vintage clothes, delicious food, crystals, handcrafted treasures & so much more! Hosted by @crazykidthrifts. 10a–3p.
UC DAVIS CONF CTR. Family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration with music, performers, raffles, vendors, exhibits, healing spaces, and cultural presentations. Free Parking. 10a—5p. Free
UC DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER. A family friendly Celebration of African American freedom with a vendor fair, music, performances, exhibits, raffles, food vendors & information tables. Meet with Black authors, join a meditation training, shop & more. 10a–5p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two amazing stages of entertainment featuring entertainers & several vendor booths, exhibits, cultural presentations, delicious food booths & many of your closest friends! 10a–5p. Free
THE AVID READER. Storytellers use the art of drag to read books to kids. Event features Venus Bizarre. 11a–12p. Free
AVID READER. Drag Story Hour is fun for the whole fam, filled with stories and activities. DHS captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. 11a—12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Davis Pride is proud to feature an amazing line of talent on two stages. Headline artist: Tainted Love. 11a–4p. Free
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
WINTERS PUTAH CREEK NATURE PARK. An afternoon of mindfulness & meditation. Rejuvenate your mind & body while exploring the serene Putah Creek path. 12:30p–1:30p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to make make small hollow figurines using standard hand building techniques. Basic understanding the ceramic process & familiarity with pinchpot & coil construction required. See list of required materials. 1p–5p. $100
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 4p. Free
THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6p.
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Kirtan, the chanting of sacred mantras, is an easy yet sublime method of meditation. Join for an evening of live acoustic music, mantras and ancient wisdom. Vegan refreshments served. 6:30–8p. Free
ROBIN’S NEST. A “Progressive Americana” band featuring guitarist/singer-songwriter Lorin Rowan, cellist & vocalist Doug Harman & pedal steel guitarist Barry Sless. The group produces a fresh sound, powerful melodies, intriguing lyrics, & dazzling instrumental interludes. 6:30p–9:30p. $20
Every year, Dr. Gardias directs the Pops Concert, an annual performance that unites the three Davis High School audition choirs. During Pops, the Madrigals break character to sing and dance alongside Jazz Choir and Advanced Treble Choir in a special musical medley selected by our choreographer. The choirs...
MONDVAI CTR. Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela perform after the release of their new album, “In Between Thoughts…A New World.” 7:30p. $12.50–$185