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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

Judi Eppele Exhibition

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

THRU FEB 29. GALLERY 1855. Eppele works with acrylic paint, incorporating nature themes throughout her works as a nod to her Environmental Science and Management degree from UCD. Free

Free

STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons

Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, Davis

UCD DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition explores racism through cartoons, showcasing the work of pioneering father/daughter cartoonists the late Brumsic Brandon, Jr. & Barbara Brandon-Croft who chronicled the nation’s cultural landscape in their comic strips through the lens of racism. 12p–4p. 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

Sweet Peas Davis Parent & Future Parent Seminar

2121 2nd Street Suite 101A, Davis, CA 95618 2121 2nd Street, Suite 101A, Davis

2121 2ND STREET 101A, DAVIS. Our Sweet Early Childhood Educational Gymnastics program offers a free parent and future parent seminar with Lactation Consultant Lisa Paradis. Lisa is an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a registered dietitian (RD) with a background in biology, dietetics, and lactation. 11:45a—1:45p. Free

Free

Knitting & Crochet Circle

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

Free
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AquaStarz Synchronized Swim Team New Member Meeting

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Do you love swimming, music and dance? Learn all about joining the Davis Aquastarz Sychronized Swim Team for the 2024 regular season or juniors programs. AquaStarz.org. 6:30p—7:30p. Free

Jack Gallagher’s Comedy Class

Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows) 415 2nd St., Davis

ODD FELLOWS HALL. The Odd Fellows Lodge Comedy Club Committee has worked with Jack Gallagher, a professional stand-up comedian to offer seven-week training class which will focus on the writing, development, and presentation of original material. 7p–9p. $400

$400

Kurt Roggli & friends at Village Homes Performers’ Circle

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

Kurt Roggli and Friends will play a set of new tunes. Joining songwriter Roggli are Diana Craig on guitar, vocals and percussion, Martin Lewis on electric guitar, and Bill Dakin on bass. Signup for earlier open mic opens at 6:45. VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. Kurt...

Free