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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:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
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
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
MIDC STUDIO. Week long dance camp for ages 4–9 with a final performance for parents. Registration required. 9a–3p. $300
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
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
MANETTI SHREM. UC Davis graduate students in Art History, Art Studio, Creative Writing, Design, English, History and Performance Studies present their work. 11a—6p. Free
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Broook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-18
NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, WINTERS. Volunteer & learn about the amazing plants of Putah Creek & meet like minded people! Every Weds. Register online. 9a–12p. Free
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UC Davis WSOC Youth Camps are open to girls and boys ages 5-12. The emphasis of our youth camp will focus on developing fundamental soccer skills in a FUN environment under the guidance of our current UC Davis WSOC players and coaches. 9a—1p. $215
THE ARTERY. Weaving demonstration on an 8-harness loom by artist Lisa Erskine. 10a—12p. Free
UC DAVIS WEST QUAD. A seasonal on-campus extension of the Davis Farmers Market designed to promote student health & locally produced & campus-grown food products. Fall & Spring quarters 11a–1:30p.
SPORK FOOD HUB. Weekly farm stand at the Cannery. Market items include: local produce from family farms, pasture raised pork, honey, jam and freshly milled flour. 2—6p
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
CENTRAL PARK. Last gathering of the Mexican Graduate Student Association board members this year. Group will welcome new nominees, and enjoy food, music and drinks. 5p—8p. Free
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn how to cook & eat seasonally in this class featuring savory stone fruit applications only! 5:30p–7:30p. $36–$40
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
WOODSTOCK’S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass—& every pint after that night is 50% off for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 9p.