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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

Jacob Lewis Exhibition at Gallery 1855

Davis Cemetery 820 Pole Line Road, Davis

THRU AUG 31. DAVIS CEMETERY. A collection of paintings inspired by the idea of uncertainty. Each piece is guided by the initial mark-making, pre-selected colors & unique medium. Free

Free

The Artery’s Annual Studio Sale

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Annual Studio Sale promises big savings and new pieces daily. Pieces include: Paintings, Photography, Prints, Jewelry, Woodwork, Books, Ceramics, Gourds, Fiber Art, Sculpture, Stained Glass, Fused and Blown Glass, Woven Baskets. 10a—6p.

Free

Hip Hop Intensive Dance Camp

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

MDIC DANCE STUDIO. Week long intensive dance camp for ages 10–18 with a final performance for parents. Registration required. 10a–3p. $400

$400
Ongoing

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

Eli Lev

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON MUSIC. Rising singer-songwriter & global citizen Eli Lev is known for his empathic writing & infectious folk-based sensibility. Join for a performance that is irresistibly uplifting, emotionally resonant & down-to-earth. 8p–12a. PRICE?

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

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.

Yoga at the Vineyard with Fit4Mom

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. An evening of yoga & wine. Our talented Fit4Mom Davis-Woodland instructors lead an easy to moderate Vinyasa flow set to groovy toons & tailored to your skill level. 6p–8:30p. $20

$20

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.