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
Jacob Lewis Exhibition at Gallery 1855
Davis Cemetery 820 Pole Line Road, DavisTHRU 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, DavisTHE 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
Petit Dance Camp
MIDC studio 2121 2nd St. A-106, DavisMIDC STUDIO. Week long dance camp for ages 4–9 with a final performance for parents. Registration required. 9a–3p. $300
$300
Ongoing
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
Art Spark: Summer
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, DavisMANETTI 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 1WATERMELON 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?
Open Mic and Karaoke at G Street Wunderbar
G Street Wunderbar 228 G St., DavisOpen mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
Zumba! Tuesdays @Stonegate / Thursdays @Applegate
Dancing with KristinaAll levels / all ages dance-cardio party-yo! Join the happy, healthy bod squad! Zero judgment, 100% positive vibes. Nonmembers: One class $15 / Ten classes $100 (Stonegate Club members are eligible for a discount) YEAR-ROUND: 9:00AM Tuesdays @ Stonegate Club OUTDOOR CLASS 919 Lake Blvd....
Digital Photography Class with Jacob Brody
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. Join artist Jacob Brody for an insightful 5-session class that will teach you how to use your digital camera & editing software so that you can launch your own photographic journey. Class requires a digital camera. 9a–12p. $150–$160
$150 – $160
Makerspace Drop-in Hours
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetSTEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Some tools available for use. Supervised children welcome. Signed liability waiver required. 9a–11a. Free
Free
Storytime in Westwood Park
Westwood Park 901 Barkley St, DavisWESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
Women’s Soccer vs Idaho State University
Aggie Soccer Field 620 Orchard Road, DavisAGGIE SOCCER FEILD. Aggies take on Idaho State University. 5p. Free
Free
Workshop for Aspiring Improvisers
Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1WATERMELON MUSIC. Long time jazz educator Tom Peron leads a one-time intensive improvisation workshop for intermediate young musicians (any instrument) looking to improve their jazz improvisation skills. 2p–3:30p. $75
$75
Davis Cognitive Security: Public Meetings
Three Mile BrewingTHREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
Free
Bat Talk & Walk
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32BYOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. Learn about the natural history of the bats of Northern California. Watch a breathtaking fly-out of Mexican free-tailed bats fly out from under the causeway for their nightly hunt. Aug 4–17 6:15p. Aug 21–31 6p. $0–$15
Free – $15
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Astronomy On Tap
Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 2001 2nd Street, DavisSUDWERK BREWING CO. Short, fun astronomy talks with beer & fun prizes. Every 3rd Thursday, 6p–8p.
free
Manzanita
Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 2001 2nd Street, DavisSUDWERK BREWING CO. A two-man Indie folk band from Northern California with blends of Americana and Country featuring Aaron Shively (Pedal Steel, Vocals, Mandolin) & Nick Foster (Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Foot Drums). 6p–8p. Free
Concerts in the Plaza, Dixon
Pardi PlazaPARADI PLAZA, DIXON. Come & enjoy free music on the first and third Thursday of the month. Bring a picnic basket & lawn chairs. 6p–8:30p. Free
Free
No Brain Drain Trivia
1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davisSUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
Poetry Night: Iris Dunkle
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisJOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Award-winning literary biographer & poet & former Poet Laureate of Sonoma County Iris Dunkle joins for a night of poetry reading. 7p. Free
Free
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Poetry Night Reading Series
John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., DavisJOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
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Poetry Night Reading Series: Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Allegra Silberstein
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisNATSOULAS GALLERY. The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Allegra Silberstein. To be followed by open mic. 7p—9p. Free
Free
Trivia Thursday
Woodstock’s Pizza (Woodstock’s) 219 G St., DavisWOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free