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

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

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

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

Tough Day P.O.W.E.R Hour Support Group

1260 Lake Blvd. #201, Davis, Ca 95616 1260 Lake Blvd. #201, Davis

1260 LAKE BLVD #201, DAVIS. Learn how you can turn your ‘tough day’ into something that helps you be more strong and durable for your next challenge. Come get tips from a certified life coach & your peers. 7p—8-. Free

Free

Comedy Show

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

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Ten aspiring comedians will present short, original routines developed during six weeks of training by celebrated comedian Jack Gallagher. Doors: 6:15p, show: 7p. Free, donations accepted

Free

Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio

Root of Happiness Kava Bar

ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free

Free