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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
 

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Shapeshifters Exhibition

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THRU AUG 19. THE BARN GALLERY. Featured artists include Caiti Chan, Mark Emmerson, Laura Howhlwein & Jeff Mayry. Reception 06/22. Free

Free

California Landscapes Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU AUGUST 26. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition of landscapes by California artists. Free

Free

Prints by Gregory Kondos

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU AUG 26. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. More details coming soon.

Free

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

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.

“Meow Meow Meow” The Cat, Wild and Domestic

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Fluffy cats, fierce cats, funny cats, big cats and bitty cats. Using a diversity of mediums, our artists pay homage to these iconic and enigmatic animals. 10a—6p. Free

Free
Ongoing

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

Sayako Dairiki: Mended Memories

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY.  Sayako Dairiki approaches painting with a focus on mindfulness. Following her adoption of sashiko, or visible mending to fix holes in several of her garments and blankets, Sayako began to echo the stitching pattern on canvas. Free

Free
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Exhibit It! A Community Art Exhibit

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Exhibit It! is a first come, first served community art exhibit accepting up to 50 works of art. Artists ages 16 and older may drop off one artwork of their choice. 11:30a—5p. $2o members/$30 non-members

Free

Adult Very Beginning Ballet

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES. No ballet experience required! Learn the ballet basics & terminology while slowly breaking down new moves. 10a–11a. $15

$15

Acapella Concert: Tune Up

Peregrine School 2650 Lillard Drive, Davis

PEREGRINE SCHOOL. Locally based, “acapella-plus” group Tune Up features vocalists Bill Cavins, Dianna (Dede) Craig, Lane Suarez, and Vicky Boesch. Prior to the performance, Craig will present a 1-hour educational presentation. 10a—12p. Free

Free

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

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

$2 – $5

Kids D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Ages 9–15 welcome for a Dungeons & Dragons tournament. 12p–2p. $10

$10

Family D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

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

$20

Adult D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10

$10

Summer Music Series

Three Mile Brewing

THREE MILE BREWING. Summer Music Series features a different band each Saturday night in the Three Mile Courtyard off G Street. Click for dates & artists. 7p—10p. Free

Sweeney Todd (2023)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DMTC. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him & ravaged his young wife. Recommended for ages 11 & up. Fri & Sat 7:30p. Sun 2p. $10–$18

$10 – $18

Sweeney Todd

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DMTC. The tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the judge who framed him. Underwritten by Sharon Joyce, Directed by Steve Isaacson, Musical direction by Kyle Jackson. Rec. age: 13+. Fri-Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $20

$20

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free