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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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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

The Artery’s 50th Anniversary Show

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

JAN 5 – JAN 29. THE ARTERY. The Artery is one of the oldest cooperate art organizations in California & they are proud to share their exciting new show including 9 previous members & 29 current members. Woodwork, ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, gourds, jewelry – highlighting the breadth of creativity offered by The Artery. Free

Free
Ongoing

Misuk Goltz: The World We Live In

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. The watercolor paintings of Misuk Goltz convey a world seen through both her travels and daily life that is full of emotional resonance. The World We Live In largely centers on her vignettes from these travels, alongside rural scenes from our region. In her detailed naturalism, she reveals the shared humanity of her subjects she’s sketched. Free

Free

Christina Kent: Day to Night

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Join Christina Kent as she talks about her career transition from economist to artist, including her focus on painting San Francisco cityscapes and figurative subjects.  6p—9p. Free, $10 donation suggested

Free

Call for Papers “Wearables Collective: Weaving Innovation Into Stages of Life”

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ONLINE. UC Davis Department of Design & the Royal College of Art, London, are calling for papers for WEARABLES COLLECTIVE, a two-day symposium focused on e-textiles, smart clothing & other forms of wearable technology applications for health & wellbeing. Paper & exhibition proposals are due Jan 1 & Jan 15. All day. Free

Free
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City of Davis 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Veterans Memorial Theatre

VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. The theme of this year’s event is “Peace Activism” and acknowledges the need and importance of solidarity in the face of adversity. 10a—12p. Free

Free

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