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
 

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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

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

Painting with Fabric and Thread

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. March is fiber month with a vibrant display of creativity. This show displays an amazing artistic range—abstract, realism, florals, landscapes, quilting, embroidery, silk painting. Free

Free
Ongoing

Gina Werfel & Hearne Pardee: Fragments

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

Free

Friends of the Library Sale

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is the first weekend of each month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10.

Erica Norelius: Natural Places & Urban Spaces

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Erica Norelius’ new series of work offers an in-depth dive into the natural spaces of the Golden State, reaching from the coastal cities and desert areas, north towards Oregon. The quiet presence of man is often seen in small intrusions such as power lines and roads. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

Parkside Bar Themed Party

Parkside Bar 330 G St.

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. $?

Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)

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

VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15

$15
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West Sacramento Gardening Q&A Desk

Lowes, West Sacramento

LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE  Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardner Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free

Free

Gentle Barre Exercise Drop-In Class

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

VILLAGE HOMES. Gently strengthen, align, & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Sun 11a & Mon 10:15a. $15

$15

Gentle Barre Exercise Class

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

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

$15

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

Fiddler on the Roof

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

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. It is a story that captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning. Fiddler features such iconic songs as the beautiful “Sunrise, Sunset,” the boisterous “If I Were a Rich Man”, and the classic “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” Recommended for audiences of all ages. 7:30p—10p. $20

$20