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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
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
THRU DEC 1. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEAM (CRUESS HALL, ROOM 124). Exhibit features exquisite African ceremonial textiles, Miao costumes from southwest China, & various Japanese kimonos displayed alongside contemporary textile work. these aesthetically unique objects convey a cultural crossroads in the world of design. 12p–4p. Free
THE ARTERY. Long-time Artery members, Sharon McCallum and Lucy B. Della Rosa display their work on artistic hats and scarves using a variety of techniques – weaving, felting, knitting, and crochet. 10a—6p. Free
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
DAVIS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. The Soroptomist International of Greater Davis hosts their 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Prizes for tournament winners, closest-to-pin, and most accurate drive. 7a—5p. 2-person scramble, $110/person
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
MEMORIAL GROVE 1801 White Sands Lane, Davis. Join as we mulch our newly installed Climate-Ready Landscapes. 9a—12p. Free
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Fall is the best time to plant! The first two hours (9a–11a) are open to members. The second two hours (11a–1p) are open to everyone. 9a–1p. Free
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Find our area’s best selection of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region. 9a—11a members only, 11a—1p open to everyone.
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
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
SUDWERK BREWING CO. An all-day music festival to celebrate the arrival of our Oktoberfest brew, the changing of the seasons, & the beginning of another exciting year in the Davis community as students return to our town. Our festival celebrates community, family, beer, & local foods. All ages welcome! 11:30a–10p. $10 for ages 12+
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
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
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
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
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free