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

FALL JAMboree 2023

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. A music campout for all ages. Bring your acoustic string instruments, wind instruments & your voice! Different workshops each day followed by social meals. Many tent camp under the shade of the 30-acre walnut orchard, or stay in a vehicle camper. Register online. All Day. $300–$400

$300 – $400
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

Sunday Farmers Market

Downtown Winters

DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every Sunday 06/11-09/24th. Enjoy local produce, fresh flowers, food vendors & more! 9a–1p.

Free
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Bats & Crafts

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters CA

YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. A special event where
young children can meet live bats & enjoy arts, crafts, games & other bat related activities. 10a. $15

$15
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Free Community Carnival

Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH. Free Community Carnival featuring a waterslide, games, live bats, music, faceprinting, & more! Food for purchase from The Hotdogger & Kona Ice. 12p—4p. Free

Free

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

Art in Action: New Family Workshops

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Opportunity for parents & kids (ages 5–12) to participate in engaging art projects. Drop in only! No registration required. Different activity each month. 1p–3p. $5–$10

$5 – $10

Art in Action Family Art Workshops

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action, offers kids ages 5-12 engaging art projects that prioritize having fun and learning together with parents or adult caregivers. Projects are designed to introduce kids to making their own artwork by experimenting with creative ideas and materials. 1p—3p. $5 members / $10 non-members

$5 – $10

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

Miniature Paint Night

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5

$5

UCD Men’s Soccer Home Game

Aggie Soccer Field 620 Orchard Road, Davis

AGGIE SOCCER FEILD.
09/03/23 | Aggies vs Seattle. Double Header with Women’s Soccer 3p. $5–$7
09/10/23 | Aggies vs Pacific. 4p. $5–$7
09/17/23 | Aggies vs St. Mary’s. 4p. $5–$7
09/24/23 | Aggies vs San Jose State. 4p. $5–$7
10/04/23 | Aggies vs UC Santa Barbra. Team Aggie Day. 7p. $5–$7
10/11/23 | Aggies vs CSUN. 3p. $5–$7
10/14/23 | Aggies vs UC Riverside. 3p. $5–$7
10/28/23 | Aggies vs Sacramento State. Senior Night. 7p.$5–$7

$5 – $7

Folk Dancing to live music

1715 Anderson Rd. Davis

1715 ANDERSON RD, Davis. Davis International Folkdancers host an evening of dancing to the lively music of Da Mozhem, playing mostly Balkan and some Israeli dance music. 7p—9:30p. $7

$7