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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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

Beginning Folk Dancing

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. A Folkddancing class for beginners, open to all over 18. Sign ups are by the month. 10:30a—11:30a. Free

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Pence Gallery Art Auction 2023

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Art Auction party features delicious food by Dos Coyotes Border Café and Nugget Markets, wine by Fiddlehead Cellars, live music by According to Bazooka, gift baskets, and more. 6p—8:30p. $35 members, $45 non-members

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

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

UCD Men’s Waterpolo Home Game

Schaal Aquatics Center 426 Health Sciences Dr., Davis

SCHAAL AQUATICS CENTER.
09/09/23 | Aggies vs San Jose State University. 11a. Free
09/09/23 | Aggies vs West Valley College. 3:30p. Free
09/10/23 | Aggies vs Cuesta College. 10:30a. Free
09/10/23 | Aggies vs UC Merced. 1:30p. Free
09/15/23 | Aggies vs UC Berkeley. 1p. Free 
09/17/23 | Aggies vs UCLA. Community/Youth/Camper Reunion Day. 1p. Free
10/14/23 | Aggies vs UC Santa Barbra. 1p. Free
10/20/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Fullerton. Senior Day & Greek Day. 7p. Free

Free

Matilda the Musical, JR.

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The musical is filled with delightful songs, witty lyrics, and energetic choreography that bring the story to life on stage. It explores themes of bravery, friendship, the importance of education, and the triumph of good over evil.  Thurs. 7p—8p; Fri. 7p—8p; Sat. 2p—3p, 7p—8p; Sun. 2p—3p. $5-16

$5 – $16

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

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
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Robin’s Nest Backyard Concert: According to Bazooka

Robin’s Nest Davis

ROBIN’S NEST. Vibrant folk-pop infused sound blurs the lines of rock, folk, blues, country & zydeco. Features well-crafted tunes & irresistible pop melodies. Richard Urbino (vocals, guitar), René Martucci, (vocals, accordion, keyboard), Jamie Knapp (vocals, upright bass), Daphne Rahmil (violin); & Don Johnston (drums, percussion). RSVP. Bring dinner, chairs & something to sip. 6:30p–9:30p. $20 Donation

$20

Matilda the Musical, JR.

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The musical is filled with delightful songs, witty lyrics, and energetic choreography that bring the story to life on stage. It explores themes of bravery, friendship, the importance of education, and the triumph of good over evil.  Thurs. 7p—8p; Fri. 7p—8p; Sat. 2p—3p, 7p—8p; Sun. 2p—3p. $5-16

$5 – $16

Something Rotten (2023)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DMTC. A hilarious musical smash underwritten by Georgia Paulo, set in the 1590s. Brothers Nick & Nigel Bottom dream of writing a hit play, but struggle to outshine a rival Renaissance rock star. The pair begin writing the world’s first musical, realizing that reaching the top means being true to thine own self. Fri & Sat 7:30p. Sun 2p. $10–$18

$10 – $18

Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

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. 7:50p. Free

Free

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free