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
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
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 kids ages 5-9, register in advance. 9a—9:34a. Free
ATLANTIS PARK. Join Tree Davis as we kick off our 2023-2024 planting season at Atlantis Park! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, & pounding support stakes. Meet on the west side of the park near the playground. Bring water, snacks, sun protection & wear closed toed shoes. 9a–12p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
SASSAFRAS BEAUTY. Wear pink and get 5% off purchases, plus a percentage of all sales will be donated to Thriving Pink. 10a—6p.
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. A gathering geared towards nurturing dialog on contemporary painting & the shared ideas that define current trends in the field. This conference provides a unique opportunity & an intimate setting to interact with top artists. Free for students until Oct 1st. Register online. 1p. $0–$75
BALACE POINT PILATES STUDIO. Class benefiting Thriving Pink; register online. 10:30a—11:30a.
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
TANA WOODLAND. Family workshops facilitated by regional artists including Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose work is included in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance. Day of the Dead-themed activities include calaca printing, papel picado, cempasúchil stringing & more. 11a–2p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring your bike and come early for free bike repairs by the Bike Campaign. 12p—2p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring your bike & come early for free bike repairs by the Bike Campaign. Free program. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Library. 12p–2p. Free
SCHAAL AQUATICS CENTER.
09/09/23 | Aggies vs San Jose State University. 11a. Free
09/09/23 | Aggies vs West Valley College. 3:30p. Free
09/10/23 | Aggies vs Cuesta College. 10:30a. Free
09/10/23 | Aggies vs UC Merced. 1:30p. Free
09/15/23 | Aggies vs UC Berkeley. 1p. Free
09/17/23 | Aggies vs UCLA. Community/Youth/Camper Reunion Day. 1p. Free
10/14/23 | Aggies vs UC Santa Barbra. 1p. Free
10/20/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Fullerton. Senior Day & Greek Day. 7p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Use Library supplies to build your cat a fun castle. Families and adults welcome; adults will use the sharp tools. 1p—3p. Free
AGGIE FIELD. Celebrate the teams four seniors on amazing careers as they take on the California Golden Bears. 1p—3p.
ARBORETUM GATEWAY GARDEN. An interactive showcase featuring hands-on workshops, art demonstrations, live music & art on display. More workshops and demos next door at Third Space Art Collective. Plus Handheld Sweet and Savory Pies will have food for sale. Family-friendly! 2p—6p. 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
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
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Do you have what it takes to complete a 500-peice puzzle in three hours or less? 6p—9p. $15
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. DSHS Production. Tempers flare as twelve members of a jury deliberate the facts of a case, and personal prejudice threatens to upend the quest for justice. Oct 13—14, 19 at 7p—9p. Oct 15, 21—22 at 2p—4p. $15
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
PENCE GALLERY. The essay “Bowing Out of Texas” by Suzanne Lewis read by returning actor Ruby Sketchley and the essay “Falling” by Alberta Nassi will be read by returning actor Victoria Goldblatt. 7:30p—9p. Free
SOPHIA’S THAI KITCHEN. Live music featuring Threadbare Brother, Small Dinosaurs & The Big Poppies. 8p—11p. Free
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free