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 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.
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
THRU JAN 6. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Join for the opening reception on Dec 8th. 5p–7p.
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
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
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
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a-11a. Free
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
THE HIVE. A festive all-ages evening filled with winter themed cookie decorating, crafts and fun. 4p—5:30p. $25
WATERMELON MUSIC. Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar & his extraordinary baritone & leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. 8p. $25
MELON BALL. Grammy Award-winning Hawaiian slack key legend Ledward Kaapana & Fran Guidry live. 8p—10p. $25
TOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.