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 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
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
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. A celebration of the vast diversity of life on Earth, both past and present. Explore 13 different biodiversity-related collections on the UC Davis campus, many of which are not usually open to the public. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham’s shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4×4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
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
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
PENCE GALLERY. Fragments highlights recent paintings, collages, and drawings of Gina Werfel and Hearne Pardee. Both have recently retired from teaching at UC Davis, having spent more than 20 years teaching art, in addition to maintaining busy studio practices. Despite the differences between their respective work, they each approach their practice with the intent of layering or fragmenting multiple points of view or perspectives. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento’s best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a. $?
WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Learn about the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & Chafee Grant for Foster Youth. Get your questions answered! 9a–12p. Free
MEMORIAL GROVE. Join us as we plant understory plants in the final minigrove installation. We will be planting drought tolerant plants, and spreading mulch. 9a—12p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
VILLAGE HOMES. Gently strengthen, align, & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Sun 11a & Mon 10:15a. $15
VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Presented by the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra directed by Angelo Moreno, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, with puppetry by the Rachel Malin Puppet Art Theater Company. Performance for children and families. 11a—12p. $10
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. A celebration of all things local! The whole community is invited to enjoy: local vendors, arts & crafts, free product samples, giveaways, live music, community resources & more! 11a–2p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Performance of Steve Reich’s Pendulum Music (1968) which makes use of microphones swinging, pendulum-style, over loudspeakers. 1p. Free
ZOOM (PENCE GALLERY). Amelia Kit-Yiu Chau, Adjunct Curator of Asian Art at the Crocker Art Museum, explores the installation Black & Gold: Traditional and Contemporary Japanese and Chinese Ceramics, on view through Fall 2024. Must register online. 1p—2p. Free, suggested donation $10
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring new & gently used arts & crafts supplies & swap them for something new. Rules for donations: art & craft supplies only. Must be new or gently used, not expired. 1p–4:30p. Free
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. A staple in college athletics, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated across the country. Join UC Davis Student-Athletes for a youth sports clinic on the upper concourse of the University Credit Union Center as they teach their respective sports to all. The clinic will be taking place when doors open at 1 pm through the end of halftime and is free with a ticket to the game! 1p—5p. UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. A staple in college athletics, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated across the country. Join UC Davis Student-Athletes for a youth sports clinic on the upper concourse of the University Credit Union Center as they teach their respective sports to all. The clinic will be taking place when doors open at 1 pm through the end of halftime and is free with a ticket to the game! 1p—5p.
WINTERS COMMUNITY LIBRARY. If you are thinking about planting a fruit tree or need to learn how to prune or care for those in your garden, attend this workshop. UCCE Master Gardener Bonnie Berman will provide a comprehensive overview of fruit tree care, from common pests to pruning. 1:30p—3p. Free
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER
12/05/2023 | Aggies vs. Jessup University. 6p. Free
12/10/2023 | Aggies vs. St. Mary’s. 2p. Free
01/04/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Riverside. 6p. Free
01/06/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Irvine. 3p. Free
01/18/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Fullerton. 6p. Free
02/01/2024 | Aggies vs. UCSB. 6p. Free
02/03/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal Poly. 2p. Free
02/10/2024 | Aggies vs. Hawaii. 2p. Free
02/22/2024 | Aggies vs. CSUN. 6p. Free
02/24/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Bakersfield. 2p. Free
03/07/2024 | Aggies vs UCSD. 6p. Free
03/09/2024 | Aggies vs. Long Beach State. 1p. Free
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
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. We will have live jazz music & delicious food, as well as fun wine cocktails. Costumes & masks encouraged, but not required. A $5 discount for guests in costume. 5p–8p. $15
DAVIS WINE BAR. Experience an exceptional Valentine’s weekend, featuring the meticulous pairing of our finest ingredients with exceptional wines. Space is extremely limited. Reservations required. 6p–10p. Price Varies
PENCE GALLERY. First, an excerpt from On the Pony Express Trail: One Man’s Journey to Discover History from a Different Kind of Saddle by Scott Alumbaugh will be read by a local actor (TBD). Second, a chapter from Aphrodite in Jeans by Katherine Nolan will be read by a local actor (TBD). 7:30p—9p. Free