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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

Adrienne Van Summern: Quiet Moments

Pence Art Gallery 212 D St, Davis

THRU DEC 30. PENCE GALLERY. Van Summern’s work exhibits expert techniques of traditional fine arts. Inspired by historical realist painters, she captures portraits & figurative subjects with equal adeptness. Reception 12/08 6p–9p. Free

Free

Joseph Bellacera: The Matter of Light

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU FEB 2. PENCE GALLERY. Joseph Bellacera has created several series of work that reflect his interest in changing light into matter, & matter into light. Free

Free
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

Peter and the Wolf & The Nutcracker “Sweet”

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Two beautiful ballet one-acts presented in one production! Sergei Prokoviev’s Symphonic Fairy Tale for children comes to life in this winter premiere of Peter and the Wolf. After a brief intermission, families will be treated to a short and “sweet” re-telling of the traditional Christmas Ballet, The Nutcracker. Thurss & Fris a 7p; Sat. at 2p & 7p; Sun. at 2p. $8—28

$5 – $16

Peter and the Wolf & The Nutcracker “Sweet”

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Two beautiful ballet one-acts presented in one production! Sergei Prokoviev’s Symphonic Fairy Tale for children comes to life in this winter premiere of Peter and the Wolf. After a brief intermission, families will be treated to a short and “sweet” re-telling of the traditional Christmas Ballet, The Nutcracker. Thurss & Fris a 7p; Sat. at 2p & 7p; Sun. at 2p. $8—28

$5 – $16

Peter and the Wolf & The Nutcracker “Sweet”

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Two beautiful ballet one-acts presented in one production! Sergei Prokoviev’s Symphonic Fairy Tale for children comes to life in this winter premiere of Peter and the Wolf. After a brief intermission, families will be treated to a short and “sweet” re-telling of the traditional Christmas Ballet, The Nutcracker. Thurss & Fris a 7p; Sat. at 2p & 7p; Sun. at 2p. $8—28

$5 – $16

Reading Buddies

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free

Center for Loss and Hope Book Club

Galileo Place 1909 Galileo Place, Suite C, Davis

YOLO CARES & ZOOM. Reading group for “These Five Invitations” by Frak Ostaseki. Awareness of death can be a valuable companion on the road to living well, forging a rich and meaningful life, and letting go of regret. In person & on zoom. 6p—7p. Free

Free