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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

“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

Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE 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

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

N St. Park Stewardship Day

N Street Park

N ST. PARK. Join Tree Davis for mulching, weeding, and installing new irrigation at N St. Park and down the N St. Park pathway. 9a—12p. 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

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

Ecstatic Dance with Roaming Sunshine

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

VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CTR. Monthly journey of music, movement and mindfulness. All ages, free-form, substance-free lance party. 11a—1:30p. Free

$10 – $15

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

Assemblage: A Workshop with Amy Vidra

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Amy Vidra demonstrates how to choose & assemble objects from an intuitive based approach using photos, mixed media & stitching. 1p–4p. $135–$145

$135 – $145

Assemblage: A Workshop with Amy Vidra

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Learn how to choose and assemble objects from an intuitive based approach through the use of photos, mixed media, and stitching. Participants will be guided through the process to create their own visual narratives from images they bring and provided materials. 1p—4p. $135 members/ $145 non-members

$135 – $145

LEGO Block Party

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free

Free

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

Misner & Smith

Robin’s Nest Davis

ROBIN’S NEST. A combination of soaring vocal harmonies, tight instrumental arrangements & story-filled, poetic songwriting. Reservations needed. Bring your own drinks & chairs. Band begins 6:30p. 5:30p–9:30p. $20

$20

Winters Open Mic

Winters Main Street 22 Main Street, Winter

WINTERS MAIN STREET. A monthly gathering of musicians, poets & other creatives. Sign ups begin at 6p. Show begins at 7p. Free

Free

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

The Great Puzzle Competition

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Battle other puzzle teams to complete a 500-piece puzzle in three hours or less. First place team wins a $50 gift cards! 6–9p. $15

$15

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

Davis Moonlight Race

201 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95618 201 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95618, Davis

201 COUSTEAU PL. A fun and festive evening including 2K, 5K, 10K & 10 mile courses traveling through South and East Davis. A half mile fun run open for kids under 12. Arrive one hour prior to race start. Check website for pricing. 7:30p–11p.
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Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free