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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
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in instances of flooding. Reservations required. Tours do not run in July, August, & September. 9a–12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and looking for space to practice and share your creativity? Join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions. With more than 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks. 12p—2p. $15-$22
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Enjoy a free line dance class with the Davis Line Dance club. 2p—3p. Free
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Cady Heron may have grown up on the African Savannah, but nothing could have prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her new home: suburban Illinois. How will the naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? Presented by Davis High Theatre. Fridays & Saturdays 7p—9p, Sundays 2p—4p. $10—15
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free
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...
35301 COUNTY ROAD 31, DAVIS. We focus on hand-building techniques to create a wide range of functional and ornamental ceramics projects and offer all the necessary tools, materials, and instruction. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Sun. 4p—6p; Mon. 6p—8p. $30
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Davis Live Music Collective presents: LAEL NEALE. Lael Neale still has a flip phone and there were no screens involved in the creation of her new record Star Eaters Delight. The album is her second for Sub Pop and reveals an expansion of her sonic collaboration with producer and accompanist Guy Blakeslee. 6p—8:30p. $15
VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. You may find it hard to sit still when you hear more than 60 musicians on fiddles and cellos (plus piano, drum and guitars) play tunes that range from the rousing and danceable to soothing and romantic. Led by Scottish fiddle icon Alasdair Fraser, the adventure begins in Scotland and then branches out to embrace the musical traditions of Brittany, Galicia, Scandinavia, Cape Breton and more. 7p—9p. $0—35