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

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

Davis Art Studio Tour Preview Exhibit

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

Free

Spring Eggstravaganza

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Celebrate the Spring Equinox, discover eggs & animals that hatch from eggs, including birds, reptiles, and monotremes. Family photo opportunities, crafts, demonstrations and the chance to meet live reptiles up close. 10a—2p. $5

$5

Davis Craft and Vintage Fair 

Central Park – Davis 5th St & B St,, Davis,

CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p. 

Free

New Harmony Jazz Band Live

Central Park – Davis 5th St & B St,, Davis,

CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz while you peruse the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair. 11a—1p. Free

Free
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Art in Action: Putah Creek Fauna “Sketch or Sculpt”

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Discover the animals of Putah Creek! Explore and examine a variety of taxidermy specimens, pelts, and replica skulls including beavers, raccoons, owls, and more. Create detailed illustrations and clay sculptures highlighting the unique appearance, form, and structure of each creature.  Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 memebers/$8 non-members

$4 – $8

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

Hand Built Ceramic Class

35301 COUNTY ROAD 31, DAVIS.

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