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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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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

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

Open House: Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids

Bohart Museum of Entomology (Bohart Museum) 1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis Campus

BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Fascinating expert talk on grasshoppers, crickets & katydids, followed by a Q&A and museum open house. Talk at 1p. 1p—4p. Free

Free Line Dance Class

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Enjoy a free line dance class with the Davis Line Dance club. 2p—3p. Free

Free

Sunday Funday

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free

Free

Fiddler on the Roof

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

Underwritten by Suzy Goldschmidt, in honor of David Goldschmidt The beloved story of the small, tradition-steeped town of Anatevka, Russia, where Jews and Russians live in delicate balance. During the course of the show, the time honored traditions of Anatevka are both embraced and challenged...

$20

Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands

City of Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant: 45400 County Rd 28H, Woodland, CA 95776.

CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. First Sundays. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservation required. Sept–Feb: 3p–5p. March–Aug 9a–11p. Free

Free

Weird Harold Live

Melon Ball – Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite #1, Davis

MELON BALL. The galumphing return of the quirky, hard-rockin’ theatrical trio that vanished mysteriously 13 years ago.  Hilarious, bawdy and full of double-entendres.  Bring your ear plugs.5p—7:30p. $20

$20.00

Auditions: Into the Woods

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

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Directed by Steve Isaacson, musical direction by Montana Monce. Opens 4/26. 7:30p—10p. Free