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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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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
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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

Open Mic and Karaoke at G Street Wunderbar

G Street Wunderbar 228 G St., Davis

Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.

Zumba! Tuesdays @Stonegate / Thursdays @Applegate

Dancing with Kristina

All levels / all ages dance-cardio party-yo! Join the happy, healthy bod squad! Zero judgment, 100% positive vibes. Nonmembers: One class $15 / Ten classes $100  (Stonegate Club members are eligible for a discount) YEAR-ROUND: 9:00AM Tuesdays @ Stonegate Club OUTDOOR CLASS 919 Lake Blvd....

Makerspace Drop-in Hours

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Some tools available for use. Supervised children welcome. Signed liability waiver required. 9a–11a. Free

Free

Storytime in Westwood Park

Westwood Park 901 Barkley St, Davis

WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.

US Youth Volleyball League

Walnut Park 2700 LIllard Dr, Davis

WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free

Davis Cognitive Security: Public Meetings

Three Mile Brewing

THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free

Free

Concerts in the Plaza, Dixon

Pardi Plaza

PARADI PLAZA, DIXON. Come & enjoy free music on the first and third Thursday of the month. Bring a picnic basket & lawn chairs. 6p–8:30p. Free

Free

No Brain Drain Trivia

1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davis

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment and adventure & exploration. 6:30p—10p. Free

$22
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Poetry Night Reading Series

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

Free
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Snarky Puppy

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CENTER. Genre-defying super-band Snarky Puppy performs music from their 2023 Grammy-winning Empire Central. 7:30p. $12.50–$65

$12.50 – $65

Trivia Thursday

Woodstock’s Pizza (Woodstock’s) 219 G St., Davis

WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free