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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Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.

C O N T E N T 2023: Artist Book Exhibit

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. A juried artist book exhibit. This show will be juried by Nikki Thompson & Adele Shaw. Submissions due 07/23. Free

Free

Content Artist Book Exhibition

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Celebrating the fusion of creativity, diversity, and contemporary expression through the genre of artist books. This is a juried show featuring 46 captivating artists’ books that push the boundaries of artistic mediums. 10a—6p. Free

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

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

Wild Women Taster Event

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

VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CTR. Is there something exciting calling to you, asking you to step into a bigger, more powerful way of being? This workshop will help you deeply access your intuition and journey to a vision of what is possible for you. 10a—1p. Free

Free
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“Our Wild World” Exhibit Opening

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT. Feature many different animal groups including invertebrates, mammals, birds, reptiles, & more. Visit the live animals in our Animal Alcove or participate in pretend play in our stuffed animal veterinary clinic. 10a—2p. $5/person

$5

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

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
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Agraria with Rainbow City Park, Gloomy June & Landline

Turtle House 217 2nd Street, Davis

TURTLE HOUSE. An eclectic 5-piece indie-rock band from Northern California, influenced by various indie-pop-rock artists including Frightened Rabbit, Pinegrove, Turnover, Snail Mail & others. 6p–10p.

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Opening Reception for Stephen Kaltenbach: Alchemy of Space and Place

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

NATSOULAS GALLERY. Experience the distinctive ways that Stephen Kaltenbach, the great pioneer of conceptual art, transmutes space for two unique, site-specific projects. Opening reception features free refreshments & music. 7p—9p. 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

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free