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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
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.
All levels / all ages dance-cardio party-yo! Join the happy, healthy bod squad! Zero judgment, 100% positive vibes. Nonmembers: One class $15 / Ten classes $100 (Stonegate Club members are eligible for a discount) YEAR-ROUND: 9:00AM Tuesdays @ Stonegate Club OUTDOOR CLASS 919 Lake Blvd....
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Some tools available for use. Supervised children welcome. Signed liability waiver required. 9a–11a. Free
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
PITZER CENTER. The Telegraph Quartet formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike. 12:05p—1p. Free
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
WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free
THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
EL MACERO COUNTRY CLUB. The Shama Youth Club of Davis invites you to a fundraiser dinner to raise money for Gyanoday, an educational nonprofit organization located in India. Each ticket funds a child’s education for one year. 5:30p–8p. $150
AVID READER. Author Kathy Elkind celebrates the release of her new book, To Walk It Is To See It. 6p—7p. Free
PARADI PLAZA, DIXON. Come & enjoy free music on the first and third Thursday of the month. Bring a picnic basket & lawn chairs. 6p–8:30p. Free
THE BANK, Sacramento. The Vanguard Justice Awards Gala is the org’s 13th annual fundraiser. Keynote Speaker: Alex Vitale. $20-5000
SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. 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
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Tonight’s special guests are D.R. Wagner and Dave Boles. 7p—9p. Free
MONDAVI CTR. Carlos Miguel Prieto, music director & Gabriela Montero, piano. Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico remains at the musical forefront through eclectic programming, renowned soloists, world famous composers & staunch social advocacy. 7:30p. $27.50–$125
WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free