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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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
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

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?

Farmer’s Market, Winters

Winters Main Street 22 Main Street, Winter

MAIN STREET, WINTERS. Sourcing local produce from jams to coffee to flowers (& much more). Thru Sept 24. 9a–1p. Free

Free

Sunday Farmers Market

Downtown Winters

DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every Sunday 06/11-09/24th. Enjoy local produce, fresh flowers, food vendors & more! 9a–1p.

Free

Hula Dancing

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

VILLAGE HOMES. The graceful movements & storytelling of hula, helping you build strength, flexibility & confidence. Every Sunday. 9:30a. $15

$15

Mandolin Manny

Sudwerk Dock Store (Sudwerk) 2001 2nd St.

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Manny & friends bring a modern bluegrass to Sudwerk Brewing, melding tradition with their signature eclectic style. They perform often, visiting various locations throughout Northern California. 12p. Free

Free

Art in Action: New Family Workshops

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Opportunity for parents & kids (ages 5–12) to participate in engaging art projects. Drop in only! No registration required. Different activity each month. 1p–3p. $5–$10

$5 – $10

Art in Action: Family Art Workshops

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action offers kids ages 5-12 engaging art projects that prioritize having fun and learning together with parents or adult caregivers.  This is a drop-in program, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5 members, $10 non-members

$5 – $10

SpongeBob Musical

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon animated TV series, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, John Legend, David Bowie & more! PG-13. Fri 7:30p. Sat & Sun 2p. $7–$20

$7 – $20

Miniature Paint Night

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5

$5

Jim Scott: A Year to Save the Earth — Multimedia Concert

Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Church, Davis. Jim Scott, singer, composer, and songwriter, received a grant from NEA to present “A Year To Save The Earth” program which pairs his outspoken and celebratory songs with beautiful and striking images. 7p—8:30p. $20

$20