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
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
YOLO COUNTY. Restaurants throughout Yolo will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to visit restaurants and vote. Visit veganchefchallenge.org/yolo for details.
THE ARTERY. Under Willett Elementary School teacher’s Judy Catambay’s guidance, students discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art. The lessons in clay spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. Their work—and Catambays—is on display.
THE ARTERY. Judy Catambay, artist and art instructor for Davis schools, showcases student ceramic work. She also includes some of her latest sculptures as part of the exhibit. Under Catambay’s guidance, students at Willett Elementary School discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art.
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
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is the first weekend of each month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10.
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento’s best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a. $?
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. More than 50 tables of vendors selling vinyl, cassettes, cds, music merch, equipment, and more. Early Birds at 8:30a, $5. 9a—3:30p.
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardner Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15
THE HIVE. A family friendly day learning about nature, celebrating national garden month and squashing our carbon footprint! Enjoy engaging workshops and activities from local beekeepers and entomologists, farmers, conservationists and horticulturalists. Discover the connection between bees and squash in honor of National Garden Month’s Year of the Squash. 11a—5p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. This event is to commemorate fallen Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona and the Natalie Corona Davis Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship. Music by Wealth of Nations, Misner & Smith, and 5 Star Alcatraz. Food trucks providing tasty treats, beer donated by local breweries. 12p—5p. Free
ZOOM. Talinn Grigor, Professor of Art History at University of California Davis, will explore why, given the staunchly nationalist policies of the 1920s-30s, many of the indigenous architects of Iran’s Modern Movement came from the ranks of the country’s religious and gender minorities, including Christian Armenians and Baha’is. 1p—2p. Free, suggested $10 donation
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free
DAVIS LUTHERAN CHURCH. These events are designed to encourage intergenerational dialogue about who we want to be and how we want to live in the world. These are gatherings where people share art, music, spoken word and guided friendly conversation and beverages and snacks. 2p—5p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Join us for a celebration of Brazilian culture. Experience a workshop led by Marta Santos and enjoy a concert with Samba da Terra and Boca do Rio. Delight in local artwork and savor delicious Brazilian snacks available for purchase. 3p—9p. $15—20
EMERSON JUNIOR HIGH. Cabaret is the Davis High School Jazz Choir’s premier benefit event with live song & dance, appetizers & desserts, hand-crafted mocktails, and a raffle. Enjoy live song and dance performed by the Davis High School Jazz Choir under the musical direction of Natascha Bach, with choreography by Jeff Teague. 7p—9p. $20—45