Shapeshifters Exhibition
The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, WoodlandTHRU AUG 19. THE BARN GALLERY. Featured artists include Caiti Chan, Mark Emmerson, Laura Howhlwein & Jeff Mayry. Reception 06/22. Free
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California Landscapes Exhibition
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisTHRU AUGUST 26. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition of landscapes by California artists. Free
Free
Prints by Gregory Kondos
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisTHRU AUG 26. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. More details coming soon.
Free
“Meow Meow Meow” The Cat, Wild and Domestic
The Artery 207 G Street, DavisTHE 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
Elite Intensive Dance Camp
MIDC studio 2121 2nd St. A-106, DavisMDIC DANCE STUDIO. A week long dance camp for ages 10–18 with a final performance for parents. Registration required. 10a–3p. $400
$400
Ongoing
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, WoodlandGALLERY 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., DavisPENCE 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., DavisPENCE 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
Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. The Slice exhibit is now in its 11th year. This display of contemporary art in a variety of media celebrates the work of artists from all over California. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
Senior Watercolor Group
Davis Senior Center 646 A St, DavisDAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Free
Free Yoga Fridays
Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, DavisRain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a-11a. Free
Free
Senior Center Friday Films
Davis Senior Center 646 A St, DavisSENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free
Free
Tales for Tails
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetSTEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
Miridae Plant Truck at Sudwerk Brewing
Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 2001 2nd Street, DavisSUDWERK BREWING CO. Mobile nursery truck selling a wide variety of native plants. All profits support the science education nonprofit, Miridae Living Labs. 4p–7p.
Aaron Jonah Lewis Live
Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1WATERMELON MUSIC. Champion fiddler Aaron Jonah Lewis performs traditional American fiddle and banjo music since their first lessons at the age of five. Join a small-group banjo workshop on the afternoon of the show. Time TBD. $20
$20
Artist reception: Christine Shackel
Logos Books 513 2nd Street, DavisLOGOS BOOKS. 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception for artist Christine Shackel. Meet the artist and view her exhibit. 6p—8p. Free
Free
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
Multiple VenuesMULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p. Free
Free
Prints by Gregory Kondos Opening Reception
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisJOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Celebrate the gallery’s most recent exhibition featuring one of the greatest landscape painters of the Sacramento Valley region. Features free refreshments & live music. 6p–9p. Free
Free
2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. Meet the artists, browse the exhibits and enjoy a free wine tasting by Twisted Cedar Wines. 6p—9p. Free
Free
Music at the Mill: Katalysst
Morgan’s Mill 1059 Court St STE 105, WoodlandMORGAN’S MILL, WOODLAND. A progressive folk rock group that smoothly fuses both simplicity & complexity through thoughtful chord progressions & dynamic bass lines. RVSP online. 7p–9p. 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
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Campfires y Cuentos
Grasslands Regional ParkGRASSLANDS REGIONAL PARK. Join the Yolo County Library for an evening of storytelling around the campfire, delicious treats, and a beginner-level night hike. Bilingual event in English and Spanish. 7:30p—9:30p. Free
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
Aaron Jonah Lewis
Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1WATERMELON MUSIC. Aaron Jonah Lewis is a champion fiddler who has been elbow-deep in traditional American fiddle and banjo music since their first lessons at the age of five. Live show 8p–10p. $20
$20.00
Karaoke Night
Tommy J’s 726 2nd Street, DavisTOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.