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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
 

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Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU NOV 24. PENCE GALLERY. Featuring over 60 local artists’ soaps & lotions, candles, scarves, hats, & original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well. 11:30a–5p.

Free

Magical Christmas Train

River Fox Train 18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento

RIVER FOX TRAIN, SACRAMENTO. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug & a cookie. Santa’s elves will be on board the train to guide passengers in holiday sing-a-longs, elfish games, & fun festive activities. Children can write a letter to Santa. 10a–7p. $11–$59

$10 – $59
Ongoing

Magical Christmas Train

River Fox Train 18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento

FOX RIVER TRAIN. Santa’s elves will be on board the train to guide passengers in holiday sing-a-longs, elfish games, and fun festive activities. Children can remind Santa how nice they have been all year with a letter to Santa. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug, and a cookie. 10a—7p. $10—59

$10 – $59

Christ Centered Movement

University Covenant Church 315 Mace Blvd., Davis

UNIVERSITY COVENANT CHURCH. Designed to connect our body, mind, and spirit to God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit, through Bible reading, prayer, and movement. 7a—8a. Free

Free

Makerspace Drop-in Hours

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

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

Free

Storytime in Westwood Park

Westwood Park 901 Barkley St, Davis

WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.

Student Chamber Ensembles

Ann E. Pitzer Center Ann E. Pitzer Center UC Davis Campus

ANN E. PITZER CTR. Student performance coordinated by Pete Nowlen. Program TBA. 12:05p–1:30p. Free

Free

Student Chamber Ensembles

Ann E. Pitzer Center Ann E. Pitzer Center UC Davis Campus

PITZER CENTER. A free, Shinkoskey Noon Concert coordinated by Pete Nowlen. 12:05p—1:30p. Free

Free

Davis Cognitive Security: Public Meetings

Three Mile Brewing

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

Free

Holiday Wreaths

Strelitzia Flower Company 2810 Cowell Boulevard, Davis

STRELITZIA FLOWER CO. A fun-filled wreath-making extravaganza where you can create & customize your own festive decor! (12/7) 6p–8p. (12/9) 1p–3p. $100

$100

No Brain Drain Trivia

1224 Lemen Ave 1224 Lemen Ave, Woodland

SUPER OWL BREWING. “No Brain Drain” Trivia, hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

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Poetry Night Reading Series

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

Free
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Poetry Night Reading Series: Elana K Arnold and Mischa Kuczynski

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

NATSOULAS GALLERY. Featuring poets Elana K. Arnold and Mischa Kuczynski. Open mic list typically fills by 6:50 PM, so arrive early if you would like to perform during the 8 o’clock hour. 7p—9p. Free

Free
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Thursday LIVE! Holiday Show

Davis Odd Fellows

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Odd Fellows’ annual holiday show featuring The Green Grass Snakes. They will perform the ENTIRE Beatles 1969 British version of Rubber Soul! No host beer, wine and soft drinks available. 7p–10p. Free

Free

Evie Ladin Live

Melon Ball – Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite #1, Davis

MELON BALL. Join Bay Area based performer Evie Ladin for a night of soulful music and rhythmic dance. 8p—10p. $20

$20.00

Trivia Thursday

Woodstock’s Pizza (Woodstock’s) 219 G St., Davis

WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free