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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
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. 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
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
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
PENCE GALLERY. A diverse sampling of ceramics, textiles, photography, painting, sculpture, and more will be on display at the Pence Gallery from March 8 – April 3. Free
PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 11a. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Learn to line dance with the Davis Line Dance group. First class free, after that it’s $5. Check out davislinedance.com for more information. Tues. & Thurs. 3p—4:30p; Weds. 9:30a—11a. $5
SUPER OWL BREWING. “No Brain Drain” Trivia, hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
AVID READER. Experience the joy of the sea with author Clara Ward to celebrate the release of their new book: Be the Sea. Ward will be joined in conversation by Betsy Miller. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
MELON BALL. Alma Russ brings roots music from North Carolina to Davis. Influences include: John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton. 8p—10p. $20
WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free