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.
YOLO BARRE. Connect with your tween and raise money for Empower Yolo in this special class. Hang out & enjoy coffee and juice after. Register in advance. 9a—10:30a. $40
742 PLUM LANE. Ceramics, toys, kids clothes, art, barbies galore, and other misc. items, plus homemade baked goods! All proceeds go to Camp Okizu, helping families and children affected by childhood cancer. 10a—3p.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Sunday Party Brunch featuring rotating live DJs and bottomless mimosas. 11a—3p.
GRINDESTONE WINES.A day for wine, mimosas and your girls! Vendors: Linked by Elizabeth Permanent Jewelry, Cleverly Candles, Bloomed in Love Succulents, Biancckaa Bakes Desserts. Food truck Tipsy Cheese food truck & live music from Duo Sonics. 11a—4p.
PENCE GALLERY. Learn about Putah Creek’s native plants and trees and why they are important to our local ecosystem! Use your observational skills to create watercolor illustrations of flowers, branches and pinecones and discover unique patterns of leaves and roots by making rubbings and prints. 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 members/$8 non-members.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Enjoy a free line dance class with the Davis Line Dance club. 2p—3p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Enjoy a free line dancing class in the Fellowship Hall. 2p—3p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free
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
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. First Sundays. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservation required. Sept–Feb: 3p–5p. March–Aug 9a–11p. Free
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. Films are recommended by Film Critic/Reviewer Derrick Bang and selected by the committee. The genre is “Movies which are much better than their remakes”. Derrick will speak before each movie enlightening those attending on the plot, director, actors, and fun things to look for while watching. He’ll do a quick Q&A afterwards. 6:30p—9p. Free