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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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

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

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

Art Spark: Summer

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

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Free, drop-in art activities on Thursdays and Fridays beginning July 20. A rotation of activities suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels will be offered. 10a—3p. Free

free

Nursery Volunteer Day

Native Plant Nursery 3373 Sackett Ln, Winters

NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, WINTERS. Volunteer & learn about the amazing plants of Putah Creek & meet like minded people! Every Weds. Register online. 9a–12p. Free

Free

Wild Things

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. From fur to feathers to scales, explore intriguing & beautiful animals that live right alongside us. Learn about a diverse range of native species through rescue stories. 2p. Free

Free

Spork Food Hub Farm Stand

1500 Cannery Ave 1500 Cannery Ave, Davis

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

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.

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.

Figure Drawing Group

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

$22

Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints

Woodstock’s Pizza (Woodstock’s) 219 G St., Davis

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.

Trivia Wednesday

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 9p.