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
PENCE GALLERY. Women artists have long used humor and satire to critique the unequal treatment of women, in areas from reproductive rights to their depiction in the media. Women’s Work is a sampling of contemporary sculpture and paintings by thirteen artists who redefine gender and femininity through their art. Free
Come shop our selection of nearly 1000 garden starts- veggies, flowers, and herbs galore! All proceeds benefit Davis Parent Nursery School.
UCD STUDENT FARM. Participants will be encouraged to pursue education, connection, and career paths related to culture and ecology. The Summit creates an empowering educational space that encourages participants to continue their learning and leadership development in Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, as well as in the fields of Ecology, Sustainable Agriculture, and Culinary fields. 9a—2p. Free
EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. . In recognition of National Park Week, visitors will get to explore skull, pelts, and track casts of about 40 species from North America. Children will get to make their own Field Track Guide of 20 species. Special craft of a real track cast to take home plus a demonstration of track casting. 10a—2p. $5
DAVIS FOOD COOP. Celebrate the Earth with live music, hands-on sustainability workshops, free vegan recipe demos, kid & family activities, local art vendors, free samples & more! 11a—2p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for our ninth annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival, a free public festival celebrating Asian American art, culture, and joy! There will be activities for all ages, live music, art gallery, a limited time seasonal beer by Sudwerk, and so much more. 11a—8p.Free
PENCE GALLERY. Are you looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and just looking for a space to practice and share your creativity with others? Come join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions at the Pence! With over 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks each month. 12p—2p. $15 Members, $22 Non-Members
ODD FELLOWS HALL. A wonderful way for the community to support the many needy non-profit organizations here in Davis. Each month, Davis Odd Fellows Bingo! connects with a local organization that needs assistance. Open to all adults. 12p–4p. $12
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Enjoy a free line dance class with the Davis Line Dance club. 2p—3p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE THREATRE. What if NORMAL isn’t? is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of the wonderful, yet often irritating world of living with the personal idiosyncrasies of everyone who isn’t you. Through movement, text, and a diverse range of music, this work looks at what influences human beings to view the world from a wide range of perspectives and what the implications might be for us as individuals, communities, and a species. 7p—8p. $15—20
MONDAVI CENTER. Concert will have performances of the Davis Elementary All-City Orchestra under the direction of Lydia Cooley, Davis High Strings Tutoring Program Orchestra, Directed by student conductor Michael Wang, Holmes Advanced String Quartet, Holmes Junior High Intermediate Orchestra, Holmes Junior High Advanced Orchestra, DHS Symphony Piano Quintet, DHS Baroque Ensemble, DHS Chamber Orchestra, DHS Symphony Orchestra, featuring the 2024 Davis High Concerto Competition Winners, Violinist Jenna Son and Pianist Caitlyn Ohler, all under the direction of Angelo Moreno. 2:30p—5:30p. $15—25
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