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
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
THRU DEC 1. PENCE GALLERY. Four artists from Siskiyou County–Belinda Hanson, Chris Clother, Cathy Valentine, & Carol Jenkins–work in distinctly different media, addressing the changes they’ve encountered over the past three years. Through installations, mixed media, paintings, & assemblage, they address their relationship with nature, light, & the vagaries of life as they know it. 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
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
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Davis parenting coach Kate Duren offers support, education & fellowship for new parents of babies age birth to six months. Although members are encouraged to contribute $25 to $100 per month, all are welcome. Register online. Wednesday mornings. 9a. $25–$100
NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, WINTERS. Volunteer & learn about the amazing plants of Putah Creek & meet like minded people! Every Weds. Register online. 9a–12p. Free
THRIVING PINK. Bid on four special silent auction items. 11a—4p.
ARBORETUM. Renowned for his captivating storytelling and playful puns, Warren leads participants on an always-engaging exploration of the Arboretum’s seasonal highlights. All are welcome. 12p–1p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Explore the native plants, trees, & pollinators of Putah Creek. Learn to identify native & invasive plants, start a nature journal, plant your own native seeds, make seed sculptures, & more! Recommended for ages 5-12. 2p–3p. Free
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
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. This class is for kids ages 5-9, register in advance. 3p—3:45p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. This class is for teens and adults, register in advance. 5:45p—6:45p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
SUDWERK BREWING. The Sudwerk pub quiz will be held in the outdoor beer garden; seating is first come, first served. Everyone willing to put away a smartphone for 90 minutes is welcome to play. 7p—9p. Free
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 9p.
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.