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

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?

Senior Watercolor Group

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free

Free

Free Yoga Fridays

Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis

Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a-11a. 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
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions

Wyatt Deck UC Davis Arboretum

WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free

Senior Center Friday Films

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free

Free

Tales for Tails

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.

Free

Wine & Live Music by Bomba Fried Rice

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Bomba Fried Rice, a diverse international group of UC Davis alumni integrate a variety of genres into their performances including Spanish Rock, Ska, Reggae, Cumbia, Spanish Spoken Word, Latin, Jazz, Salsa & more. Enjoy a glass of wine as you enjoy this joyful performance. 5p–8p. $20

$20

The Backburners: Live at The HIVE!

The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen 1221 Harter Ave, Woodland

THE HIVE. Jive and jam with The Backburners, a 4-piece instrumental funk band! Enjoy live music, delicious food & drinks, and complimentary honey tastings. All ages, families, and dogs welcome. 5:30p—7:30p. Free

Free
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Family Fun Fest!

Civic Center Field

CIVIC CENTER PARK. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy live entertainment, games, vendors, face painting & more! 5:30p–8:30p. Free

Free

Music in the Park

Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, Esparto

GRINDSTONE WINES. Featuring live music from The Knockouts and food by Buenos Aires Food Truck. Bring lawn chairs. 6p–9p.

Fourth Fridays in Downtown Winters

Downtown Winters

DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Bring the whole family to enjoy live music & good eats as restaurants along Main Street will be serving delicious food. Fourth Fridays through September. 6p–10p. Free

Free

Ruhstaller Farm Live Music

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 6p. Free

Free

Groove Point (Taylor’s Version)

Fit House 302 G Street, Davis

FIT HOUSE. Taylor’s concerts in California may be over but we aren’t ready to say goodbye.  Join JR of Groove Pointe for a body weight and cardio workout set to the ERAS playlist. 7p—8p. $28

$28

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

Karaoke Night

Tommy J’s 726 2nd Street, Davis

TOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.