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
 

All Day

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

Women’s Work

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

Free

Food Truck Weekend

Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, Esparto

GRINDSTONE WINE. 4/20 Brunch in a box Food Truck, 4/21 Club Pick up with Buenos Aires Grill + Incorrigable the Duo. 11a—4p.

Yolo Barre + Spring Wreathmaking at the Farm

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

PARK WINTERS. Enjoy a beautiful spring morning at Park Winters, practice outdoor movement with Yolo Barre to the sounds of birds chirping, then enjoy time in our dreamy flower barn where you will make a spring inspired wreath. 9a—11:30a. $65

$65

Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in instances of flooding. Reservations required. Tours do not run in July, August, & September. 9a–12p. Free

Free

Earth Day Creek Clean-up

Winters Nature Park 201 Railroad Ave, Winters

WINTERS. Putah Creek Council and the Friends of the North Davis Channel are collaborating to host two Winters clean-up events in celebration of April being Earth Month: at Winters Putah Creek Nature Park and at Stevenson Bridge. Light breakfast will be provided. Register at putahcreekcouncil.org/events in advance. 9a–12p. Free

Free

New Harmony Jazz Band Live

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

CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz favorites during the Davis Vintage & Craft Fair. 11a—1p. Free

Free

Earth Day Art Show

COMMUNITY MERCANTILE. To celebrate Earth Day, the Merc is inviting area artists to submit work for display at our shop for the entire month of April. On April 21st, a few artists will be selected to discuss their work at an afternoon program. 12p—5p. 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

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

Empyrean Ensemble

Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr. & Cushing Way, Davis

PITZER CENTER. Sam Nichols, director • Matilda Hofman, resident conductor. 7p—8:30p. Free

Free