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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
VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Shop at one of these locations in the month of October and a portion of the sales will go to Thriving Pink: Davis Ace Hardware, DAVIS FOOD CO-OP, Circle Z Farms, Woodland Police Department (Pink Patches), Kohakutou Candy Sales, Trifecta Beauty, Mainstage Dispensary.
THRU DEC 2. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition featuring 365 ceramic rabbits, each one uniquely capturing a different reflection of the human experience. Aguirre, a celebrated ceramic artist known for depicting the human condition, is donating proceeds from the collection to the UCLA Brain Cancer Research Center in honor of her daughter, Kailei. Free
THRU DEC 2. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. info tbd. Free
STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.
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
PENCE GALLERY. Alvarez is a photographer whose realm is the street. He has largely focused his lens on the streets of Sacramento. 11:30a—5p. Free
GALLERY 1855. Artist April Camlin’s work on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a—3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This collection of drawings delves into the intricate relationship between clothing, identity, and the stories they carry. 11:30a—5p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Davis Rave Co.’s fall 2023 debut event highlights the impact women have had on the EDM scene, showcasing four talented DJ’s. 8p—11p. $10-25
ODD FELLOWS HALL. A wonderful way for the community to support the many needy non-profit organizations here in Davis. Each month, Davis Odd Fellows Bingo! connects with a local organization that needs assistance. Open to all adults. 12p–4p. $12
AGGIE SOCCER FEILD.
09/03/23 | Aggies vs LMU. Back to School Double Header with Men’s Soccer. 12p. Free
09/14/23 | Aggies vs Eastern Washington. 5p. Free
09/28/23 | Aggies vs Long Beach State University. Welcome Game & Giveaway Day. 5p. Free
10/01/23 | Aggies vs UC San Diego. Senior Day. 1p. Free
10/08/23 | Aggies vs University of Hawaii. Alumni Recognition Game & Adopt a Pet Day. 1p. Free
10/ 19/23 | Aggies vs Cal Poly. Pride Day. 4p. Free
10/22/23 | Aggies vs UC Santa Barbra. Team Aggie Day. 12p. Free
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
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The production brings to life the delightfully macabre and eccentric world of the beloved Addams family in a fresh and captivating stage show that includes a hauntingly beautiful score. Parental guidance is suggested for the wickedly funny humor, adult innuendo, scenes that involve hilariously twisted torture, and ghostly apparitions. Fri & Sat at 7:30p; Sun at 2p. $9—30
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. We provide a wide variety of paints and brushes to help you decorate your one of a kind pottery. 2p—7p. $8
AVID READER. The Avid Reader partners with Thriving Pink to bring Jan Adrian to Davis to talk about her new memoir, Coloring Outside the Lines: Surviving and Thriving with Cancer for 30+ years. 3p—4p. Free
AVID READER. Reading and book signing by Jan Adrian. New book: Coloring Outside the Lines: Surviving and Thriving with Cancer for 30+ Years. 3p—4p. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
WATERMELON MUSIC. Quartet includes Kaila Flexer, Gari Hegedus, Elana Brutman & Joshua Mellinger. All four musicians compose contemporary modal music & perform these compositions as well as Turkish classical pieces, Turkish & Greek folk music & repertoire from the Balkans. 4p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC. Partnering with TimnaTal Music, we hope to bring a regular series of exotic, boundary-stretching international acts to The Melon Ball. Teslim means to commit and surrender in Turkish and features founders Kaila Flexer on violin and Gary Heeds on out, Turkish saw, mandocello and tarhu. 4p—6. $20
MELON BALL. The Teslim Quartet performs contemporary modal music, highlighting classical and folk traditions of Greek, Turkish and Balkan music. 4p—6p. $20
THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6p.
CALIFORNIA HALL, UCD. An evening of community and connection around the topic of mental health and hope, with music, refreshments, giveaways, and all the good vibes. 7p—8:30p. Free