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.
DAVIS RECYCLING CENTER. Free shredding for Davis residents, open until trucks fill up. Limit four 11″ x 14″ file boxes per customer. 9a–12p.
RECOLOGY DAVIS. Limit four 11″ x 14″ file boxes per customer. Residents can come to the shred event via bike or vehicle, but in order to ensure safety, pedestrians are not allowed to enter the event area. Closes once shredding truck is full. 9a–12p. Free
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Find our area’s best selection of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region. 9a—11a members only, 11a—1p open to everyone.
DAVIS SENIOR CTR. Bring cash, a bag to hold your finds, & a friend! Peruse dozens of vendors selling vinyl, cassettes, DVDs, merch, & equipment. 9a–3:30p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
NORTHSTAR PARK. Walk in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thrivers, family and friends are welcome. 10a—11a. Free
ROCKNASIUM. Rock climbing can be a fun mental and physical challenge. Rocknasium’s Intro to Climbing class will introduce you to basic safety, equipment, and climbing technique. This class is intended for climbers age 13 and up due to belaying age restrictions. 10a—11:30a. $45
CENTRAL PARK. The Davis Phoenix Coalition brings together families, community members, & businesses from Davis to teach elementary aged youth how to stand UP to bullying with games & prizes. Bring the kids! 10a–1p. Free
4th & K STREET. Community painting event restoring this intersection with a mural designed by Davis artist Mark Rivera. 10a—5p. Free
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
ZOOM. Enjoy a talk by the four artists exhibiting in Twilight, as they share insights into their paintings & sculptures created since the pandemic. Working in different media, they share an interest in using art to expand and comment upon the ever-changing environment & personal landscape. Register on the Pence Gallery website. 11a–12:15p. Suggested Donation $10
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
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. This class is for teens and adults, register in advance. 11:30a—12:30p. Free
DAVIS LUTHERAN CHURCH. Free to come & play! Treats for sale, pumpkin raffle, games & more! Entertainment: DYC singers & Poprocks dance. 1p–3p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. 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
SUDWERK BREWING Co. Mention to Thriving Pink to your server and a portion of your bill will benefit the organization. 2p—10p.
GIBSON HOUSE & PROPERTY. A fundraiser for the arts & land preservation. This daytime event will include an Act Harvest, silent auction & local food & wine tastings. All works sold for $250. 3p–6p. Ticketed event
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
DPNS. This autumn tradition is back with carnival games, prizes, pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, live music, a petting zoo, bake sale, chili cook-off, photo booth, baby goats and more. 3p—6p. $4—8
SUPER OWL BREWING. Join to celebrate our six-year anniversary! Featuring live music, beer slushies, food trucks, craft vendors and several new beer debuts. 3p—10p. Free
WINTERS MAIN STREET. A monthly gathering of musicians, poets & other creatives. Sign ups begin at 6p. Show begins at 7p. Free
AVID READER. Environmental journalist Christina Gerhardt celebrates the release of her latest book, Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean. 6p—7p. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Battle other puzzle teams to complete a 500-piece puzzle in three hours or less. First place team wins a $50 gift cards! 6–9p. $15
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This annual fundraising dinner supports museum exhibitions & programming. Tickets may be limited for this popular event. Call (530) 574-7805 to inquire about availability & pricing. 6p–10p.
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
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free