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

5th Annual Ag & Art Film Festival, Vacaville

Journey Downtown Theatre Journey Downtown, 308 Main Street, Vacaville

JOURNEY DOWNTOWN THEATRE, VACAVILLE. Enjoy local food & wine events. Mix & mingle with filmmakers, farmers & artists. Times & price TBD.

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Art Farm 2023 Exhibition

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THRU OCT 21. THE BARN GALLERY. Art Harvest work will be exhibited & Art Farm Artist Awards will be announced at 6:30p. All artwork available for purchase at the Art Farm Gala 9/14. 5:30p–8p. 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

Focaccia

Davis Food Co-op Teaching Kitchen 537 G Street, Davis

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Learn to make focaccia from scratch! We will mix up a batch of dough & decorate tops with a bounty of colorful summer vegetables. 5:30p–7:30p. $40.50–$45

$40.50 – $45

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

YPT: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, JR (2023)

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

DMTC. Underwritten by Robert & Adele Stern. Enjoy a youth production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Join Ariel & her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull & Sebastian the crab as they navigate the challenges of romance, family & friendship. Sat & Sun 2p. Fri 7p. $10–$18

$10 – $18

Little Mermaid, Jr.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea”. Fri., 7p. Sat. & Sun., 2p. $10

$10

LEGO Block Party

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free

Free

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

Davis Senior High School Class of 1993 30th Reunion

Tres Hermanas

TRES HERMANAS. We are still the Big Blue Machine & the Class of 93 still rocks! Please join us to reconnect, reminisce & make new memories with your fellow classmates. RSVP needed. 4p–7p. $55–$65

$55 – $65
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Davis Yoga Collective Open House

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis

SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER, 133 D Street, upstairs. The Davis Yoga Collective would love for you to join us in celebrating our community’s one year anniversary! Come meet all of the students and teachers who make up this beautiful community. Enjoy light refreshments and good conversations. 4p—6p. Free

Free

Global Dinner Series – Argentinian Dinner

Berryessa Gap Vineyards 27260 California 128, Winters

BERRYESSA ESTATE WINERY. Like a tango on your tongue, each expertly crafted course will dance across your plate as it is complemented by perfectly paired wine partners. 5:30p–8p. $115

$115

Winters Open Mic

Winters Main Street 22 Main Street, Winter

WINTERS MAIN STREET. A monthly gathering of musicians, poets & other creatives. Sign ups begin at 6p. Show begins at 7p. Free

Free
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Robin’s Nest Backyard Concert: Rattlebox

Robin’s Nest Davis

ROBIN’S NEST. RSVP. “Progressive Americana” band featuring guitarist/singer-songwriter Lorin Rowan, cellist and vocalist Doug Harman, & pedal steel guitarist Barry Sless. A fresh, exciting sound with powerful melodies and intriguing lyrics, as well as dazzling instrumental interludes. RSVP. Bring dinner, chairs & something to sip. 6:30p–9:30p. $20 Donation

$20
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UCD Football Home Game

UC Davis Health Stadium

UCD HEALTH STADIUM.
09/16/23 | Aggies vs Southern Utah University. 7p. $7–$47
09/23/23 | Aggies vs Eastern Washington. 7p. $7–$47
10/07/23 | Aggies vs Montana. 4p. $7–$47
11/04/23 | Aggies vs Portland State. 4p. $7–$47
11/08/23 | Aggies vs Sacramento State. 2p. $7–$47

$7 – $47

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
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Stories on Stage Davis

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Two local actors will read two stories by local authors. There will be beverages, sweets, & opportunities to purchase books and get them signed by the authors. 7:30p—9p. Free

Free
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Movies in the Park: Turning Red

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. 7:40p. Free

Free

Karaoke Night

University of Beer

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free