Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
 
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
 

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Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

Free

Petit Dance Camp

MIDC studio 2121 2nd St. A-106, Davis

MIDC STUDIO. Week long dance camp for ages 4–9 with a final performance for parents. Registration required. 9a–3p. $300

$300
Ongoing

Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

Free

An Apple A Day: Stephanie Way

Super Owl Brewing 1260 Lake Blvd. Ste. 121, Davis

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

Free

Woodland Community College Student Showcase

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

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

Free

Arts & Humanities 2023 Graduate Exhibition

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

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

free

Young Frankenstein

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The electrifying adaptation of Mel Broook’s monstrously funny film. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $9-18

$9 – $30
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Treasure Sale

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. For those looking to get their spring cleaning done and for those looking to find trinkets and treasures to love. All proceeds from this sale, which takes place at the gallery, support the Pence’s exhibits and education programs. Donations welcome June 12-15 and receive tax donation form. 11:30a—4:30p (3p on final day). 

Free

The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. This energetic musical follows Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who newly discovers that he is a demigod. This show is fast paced and an exciting adventure for all. PG: language and battle scenes. Fri 7:30p, Sat-Sun 2p. $7-20

$7 – $20

The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. This energetic musical follows Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who newly discovers that he is a demigod. This show is fast paced and an exciting adventure for all. PG: language and battle scenes. Fri 7:30p, Sat-Sun 2p. $7-20

$7 – $20

Bingo Mondays

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Games, fun, prizes. 8p.

Aggie Aces Summer Camp

Hickey Gym 350 Howard Way, Davis

HICKEY GYM. UC Davis volleyball camp for young athletes ages 7–14 (2nd–8th grade) focusing on fundamental skills. Meals not included. Check-in on 6/19 begins at 8:30a. 9a–4p. $315

$315

Android Class

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Learn how to use your Android device to its full potential. Brought to you by California Connect. 11a–1p. Free

Free

Arts & Humanities 2023 Graduate Exhibition

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

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

free

Treasure Sale

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. All proceeds support the Pence’s exhibits & education programs. Donate jewelry, clothing, art, small furniture, collectibles, rugs, vintage items & more from 06/12–06/15. Closes 3p on the last day. 11:30a–4:30p. Free

Free

Wine & Jazz Music with Vivian Lee

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARD. Live music by the Vivian Lee Jazz Band, Soul Ona Roll food truck on site serving New Orleans style food, plus wine tastings & more. 5p—8p.

$15

Karaoke Night

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Pick a song & sing along.10p.