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 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
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
THE ARTERY. Using a combination of materials, Jack creates dynamic images that celebrate the beauty in everyday surroundings. “Blanketed” refers to his layering process, beginning with a watercolor, pastel and acrylic background applied with spray or airbrush. 10a—6p.
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
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.
TREE DAVIS MEMORIAL GROVE. Join as we plant understory plants newly dedicated Cervinka and Livers Groves at Tree Davis’ Memorial Grove. We will be digging holes, planting drought tolerant plants and spreading much. 9a—12p. Free
DAVIS COMMONS. Free trick or treat, costume party, and community pop up market. 9a—2:30p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
PENCE GALLERY. Learn to paint luminous papers, create gel prints, & use different mediums to draw on found papers, combining these elements to create a series of collages sealed with matte varnish or cold wax medium. 10a–3:30p. $340–$360
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
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER.
10/05/23 | Aggies vs Cal Poly | 6p. $5–$7
10/07/23 | Aggies vs UCSB | 1p. $5–$7
10/17/23 | Aggies vs Hawaii | 6p. $5–$7
10/26/23 | Aggies vs UCSD | 6p. $5–$7
10/28/23 | Aggies vs Long Beach State | 1p. $5–$7
11/02/23 | Aggies vs UCI | 6p. $5–$7
11/04/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Fullerton | 1p. $5–$7
11/08/23 | Aggies vs CSUN | 3p. $5–$7
11/11/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Bakersfield | 1p. $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 CEMETERY. For the closing of this exhibition, the work will be re-installed throughout the grounds of the cemetery. Visitors will be guided through a walking meditation of the cemetery that will culminate in the opportunity to receive healing song from members of the Davis Threshold Singers. A public ancestor altar will be present as part of the cemetery’s observation of Dia de Los Muertos. 4p—6p. Free
TANA, WOODLAND. Celebrate together with ofrendas (offerings), food, live performances,
Día de Muertos–themed crafts for all ages & more. 5p. Free
SUPEROWL BREWING. Join Lilly of The Arts to drink beer & paint sugar skulls in celebration of Halloween. Supplies + instruction included. 6p—8p. $27
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Do you have what it takes to complete a 500-peice puzzle in three hours or less? 6p—9p. $15
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
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