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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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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?

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.

Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)

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

VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15

$15
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Bat House Building Workshop

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters CA

YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA HQ. An opportunity to build a bat house & view live bats. We provide supplies & instruction. A fun activity for small groups or families! 10a–12p. $100

$100

Wine Connoisseurs & Vintners Series: Red Wines

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fun, educational hands-on experiences in a class setting designed to teach anyone from wine connoisseurs to keen enthusiasts looking to learn more about wine. Classes finish with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.

$75.00

Gentle Barre Exercise Class

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

VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15

$15

Kids D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Ages 9–15 welcome for a Dungeons & Dragons tournament. 12p–2p. $10

$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

Family D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20

$20

Mokili Wa

Robin’s Nest Davis

ROBIN’S NEST. Translated as “World Listeners” in Lingala and Lari, native languages of the Congo, the sounds of Mokili Wa rremind us of our common humanity & ancestral roots. Reservations needed. Bring your own drinks & chairs. Band begins 6:30p. 5:30p–9:30p. $20

$20
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Mokili Wa at Robin’s Nest

Robin’s Nest Davis

ROBIN’S NEST. World-jazz fusion band with musicians from Central Africa & the Santa Cruz Mountains share the blissful grooves of Africa & the evocative harmony of fusion & jazz. Reservations needed. 5:30p–9:30p. Suggested Donation $20

$20

Adult D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10

$10

The Great Puzzle Competition

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Battle other puzzle teams to complete a 500-piece puzzle in three hours or less. First place team wins a $50 gift cards! 6–9p. $15

$15

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

Summer Music Series

Three Mile Brewing

THREE MILE BREWING. Summer Music Series features a different band each Saturday night in the Three Mile Courtyard off G Street. Click for dates & artists. 7p—10p. Free

Kyle Ledson: Broken Compass Bluegrass LIVE

Three Mile Brewing

THREE MILE BREWING CO. Prepare yourselves for a slamming night of bluegrass & brews! 18 year old fiddler Kyle Ledson is skilled beyond his years, performing original music inspired by bluegrass & The Grateful Dead. 7p–11p. Free

Free

Movies in the Park: Minions, the Rise of Gru

Central Park – Davis 5th St & B St,, Davis,

CENTRAL PARK. Sunset Rotary Club of Davis presents free, family-friendly Movies in the Park. The first film is “Minions, the Rise of Gru”. Snacks are available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk. 7:30p—9:30p. Free

Free
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Movies in the Park: Minions: The Rise of Gru

Central Park – Davis 5th St & B St,, Davis,

CENTRAL PARK. Davis Sunset Rotary & Dignity Heath present Movies in the Park 2023. Bring your blankets, chairs, kids & bug spray then sit back & enjoy a movie under the stars. 8p. Free

Free

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free