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

Yolo Vegan Chef Challenge

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. 

Free

Creative Learning with Clay

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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.

Free

Creative Learning with Clay

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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. 

Free
Ongoing

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 High School Jazz Choir Gilded Glamour Cabaret 2024

Emerson Junior High 2121 Calaveras Ave.

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

$20 – $45

Tai Chi Classes

Woodland Senior Center 2001 East St, Woodland

Tai chi classes taught by Tina Duan, a former member of the Chinese National Gymnastics team, held at the Woodland Senior Center on Mondays and Fridays. All levels welcome! See website for more details.  

Meet and Greet with Lactation Consultant

2121 2nd Street Suite 101A, Davis, CA 95618 2121 2nd Street, Suite 101A, Davis

SWEET PEAS DAVIS. Meet our special guest Lisa Paradis, a Lactation Consultant who will be here to answer your questions. Register online. 10a—12p. Free

Free

Meet and Greet with Lactation Consultant

2121 2nd Street Suite 101A, Davis, CA 95618 2121 2nd Street, Suite 101A, Davis

SWEET PEAS DAVIS. Meet our special guest Lisa Paradis, a Lactation Consultant who will be here to answer your questions. Register online. 10a—12p. Free

Free

Reading Buddies

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

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

Afro Brazilian Dance Workshop

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Featuring instructor Karla Alarcon Avila, this 8-session session class welcomes drop-ins, but enrolling in the full program for a more enriching learning and dance experience. Dress comfortably and dance with sneakers or barefoot. 6p—7:30p. $120 (Drop-in rate: $20)

$120

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