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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
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions

Wyatt Deck UC Davis Arboretum

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

Whole Wheat Bread at Home

Davis Food Co-op 620 G St.

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn how to mix, knead, shape and bake a simple loaf of soft whole wheat bread. 5p–8p. $40.50–$45

$40.50 – $45

Seussical the Musical

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DMTC. A contemporary reimagining of Dr. Seuss, which weaves together many of his most famous stories & characters in unexpected ways. For all ages. Fri & Sat 7:30p. Sun 2p. $10–$18

$10 – $18