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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
THE ARTERY. “Spring into Glass” celebrates the rich tapestry of glass craftsmanship created by the northern California glass community. You will see sculpture, blown glass, fused glass, stained glass, lampworking, jewelry making, cast glass. The artists include current Artery members, former members, and esteemed guest artists.
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
PENCE GALLERY. Inga Poslitur’s new series of oil paintings capture flowering plants in natural environments, as well as in lovely arrangements of bouquets in domestic settings. 11:30a—5p. Free
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.
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Great Songs from Unfortunate Musicals! Underrated Broadway hits delivered by well-known local performers, Stephen Peithman and Friends. 12pm-1pm. Free
UC DAVIS QUAD. A free, zero waste, student-run arts & music festival on UC Davis’ campus. Fri. 12p—10p; Sat. 10a—10p; Sun. 10a—5p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free
GORMAN MUSEUM. This discussion highlights the main developments of a twenty-year research project focused on the images produced by 19th Century photographer B.A. (Benjamin Alfred) Haldane. Hosted by Sm Łoodm ‘Nüüsm (Dr. Mique’l Dangeli) is of the Tsimshian Nation of Metlakatla, Alaska. All are welcome to attend! 3p—5p. Free
SECRET SPOT. Live painting, music, community mural & so much more! An event for all the senses. 5p-9p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet the photographer and view his work: photographs of older signage and buildings in Sacramento, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, Los Angeles and New York. 6p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy complimentary wine & take your time viewing our three exhibits: Women’s Work, Renewal: Paintings by Inga Poslitur, and Photography by Jacob Brody. 6p—9p. Free
The Midnight Dip plays Parkside Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Davis (next to Ace) from 6 PM to 9 PM on Friday, May 10th. This event is free to the public.
PITZER CENTER. Program to be announced. 7p—8:30p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale centered around a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after. Thus, what begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Fri & Sat, 7:30p; Sun 2p. $20