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
 

Ongoing

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

Davis Craft and Vintage Fair 

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

CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p. 

Free

Michael Sand, Alan Matteri, & Michael Mannella

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

PITZER CENTER. Sand, baroque violin; Matteri, trumpet; Mannella, trombone. Program: J.S. Bach, Solo Violin Sonata to be announced. 12:05p—1p. Free

Free

Line Dance Class

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Drop-in line dance classes offered by Davis Line Dance. First class free, minimal cost helps the church keep the lights on for us. 3p—4:30p. $5

$5

Line Dancing Class

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Davis Line Dance is offering drop-in line dancing classes on Thursday afternoons in the Fell0wship Hall. First class is free! Minimal cost ($5) helps the church keep the lights on for us. 3p—4:30p. $5

Sparkling Mead Tasting for Big Day of Giving

Dunloe Brewing 1606 Olive Dr, Davis

DUNLOE BREWING, Olive Drive. Enjoy a tasting of 5 varietal sparkling meads. Funds go to support the Davis Night Market and the Davis Bee Collective’s Urban Swarm Capture project. 4p—8p. $10 Suggested Donation

Free

Worlds Encompassed: Premodern Making and Mingling

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

SHIELDS LIBRARY. Learn about the marvels of the premodern world through expert talks, graduate student posters, and a guided tour of the library’s exhibit of rare books and materials. 4:30p—7p. Free

Free

Author Talk: Lally Pia @ Avid Reader

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

THE AVID READER. Come celebrate the release of local author, Lally Pia’s new exciting memoir “The Fortune Teller’s Prophecy”. 6p-8p. Free

Free

No Brain Drain Trivia

1224 Lemen Ave 1224 Lemen Ave, Woodland

SUPER OWL BREWING. “No Brain Drain” Trivia, hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

May Pairing Dinner

Grindstone Wines 12700 County Road 89, Esparto

GRINDSTONE WINES. As the sun sets, you’ll be treated to a carefully curated menu paired with our estate-grown wines, expertly chosen to pair with each plate. With limited seats, it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy good company, great food, and outstanding wines among the vines. 6:30p—8:30p. $95

$95

Davis Feminist Film Festival 2024

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

MANETTI SHREM MUSIEM. Screening sixteen short films that celebrate this year’s theme: OUT/LIVE. A limited number of commemorative totes and audience prizes will be available! Register online. 6:30p—9:30p. Free

Free
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Poetry Night Reading Series

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

Free

Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!

Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows) 415 2nd St., Davis

DAVIS ODD Fellows. Free, monthly concert series featuring Sonoma County Roots Rock band. Doors 7p. Show 7:30p—9p. Donations appreciated

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