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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
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
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in instances of flooding. Reservations required. Tours do not run in July, August, & September. 9a–12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Local, handmade & original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food & more! Free live music. 10a–4p.
CITY OF DAVIS. Neighbors, neighborhood associations, neighborhood watch liaisons, apartment complexes, &/or homeowner associations are encouraged to be “Event Sponsors”. The Event Sponsor will take the lead in setting up a small, neighborhood gathering. Typically, there are between 100-125 events each year. Please consider hosting a gathering in your neighborhood! For questions call 530-757-5602. 12p–7p. Free
CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER FARM. Create your own collection of lavender care items. In the afternoon feel free to grab a snack or stroll through the lavender & olive fields. 33% of profits will be donated to Thriving Pink. Register online. 1p–4p. $75
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
MONDAVI CTR. A theatrical circus show that harnesses human power, instead of wind, to generate an energetic acrobatic experience. Appropriate for all ages. 2p. $12.50–$65
JACKSON HALL. Marvelous storytelling, high-level acrobatics and original contraptions are hallmarks of Cirque Mechanics’ work, with Zephyr featuring an awe-inspiring windmill as the mechanical centerpiece to its story. 2p—3p. $25
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. ‘American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism & the Rise of Mass Incarceration’ is a history of incarceration, empire, and protest movements seeking to broaden the meaning & experience of freedom. Books available for purchase. 2p–3:30p. Free
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
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6p.
ANN E. PITZER CTR. Nicholas Tolle is determined to share the cimbalom (the Hungarian hammered dulcimer) with as many living composers as possible. He joins UC Davis’s professional contemporary music ensemble, the Empyrean Ensemble, for this concert at the end of his week-long residency. 7p–8:30p. Free
PITZER CENTER. Featuring director Sam Nichols, resident conductor Matilda Hofman, and Nicholas Tolle, artist-in-residence. 7p—8:30p. Free