C O N T E N T 2023: Artist Book Exhibit
The Artery 207 G Street, DavisTHE ARTERY. A juried artist book exhibit. This show will be juried by Nikki Thompson & Adele Shaw. Submissions due 07/23. Free
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Content Artist Book Exhibition
The Artery 207 G Street, DavisTHE 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, WoodlandTHRU 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., DavisPENCE 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, DavisDAVIS 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
Senior Watercolor Group
Davis Senior Center 646 A St, DavisDAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Free
Free Yoga Fridays
Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, DavisRain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a-11a. Free
Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Wyatt Deck UC Davis ArboretumWYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
Senior Center Friday Films
Davis Senior Center 646 A St, DavisSENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free
Free
Tales for Tails
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetSTEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
Middle Eastern Inspired Kofta Meatballs
Davis Food Co-op Teaching Kitchen 537 G Street, DavisDAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Join for an evening of hands-on cooking while we explore the flavors of the Middle East making turkey meatballs, a veggie & grain salad, & yogurt herb sauce. Learn how to use herbs & aromatic spices to add a flavor punch to your everyday meals! 5:30p–7:30p. $36–$40
$36 – $40
Fourth Friday Dinner
BERRYESSA GAP VINEYARDS DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM. Celebrate Fourth Friday with an evening of live music & good food under the stars! Family friendly. 6p–7:30p. Free
Free
Music in the Park
Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, EspartoGRINDSTONE WINES. Featuring live music from the Rod Stinson Band and food truck vendors. Bring lawn chairs. 6p–9p.
Kenny Frye Band at El Macero Country Club
Wagman House ConcertsWAGMAN HOUSE CONCERTS. Born & raised in Sweden her take on Americana has an unmistakable nordic flair, yet her songs intimately portray the landscapes & her heartfelt impressions of the U.S. For more info contact Bill Wagman at [email protected]. 7p–11p
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
Karaoke Night
Tommy J’s 726 2nd Street, DavisTOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.