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
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
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
THE HIVE. Featuring an elegant buffet style menu, the Mead Bar will be pouring Mimosas, Mead Flights and exciting Spring Meads, and the Honey Bar will be open for complimentary tastings. RSVP required. 10a—2p. $54
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
GRINDSTONE WINES. Authentic Street Tacos food truck + live music. Reservations required. 10:30a—4:30p.
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
1111 ANDERSON ROAD, Davis. Design and decorate a heart cake perfect for mom! All ages welcome (children under 7, please attend with a helper—no extra charge). All materials and supplies are provided by Cake Couture Love. Register in advance. 1p—3p. $39
1111 ANDERSON RD, Davis. Design and decorate the trending cake perfect for mom. All ages welcome, or children under 7: attend with a helper (no charge). All materials and supplies are provided by Cake Couture Love. 1p—3p. $39
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. 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
UC DAVIS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LODGE. Give your old outdoor gear a new life and pick up some new gear, at no cost to you! The entire event is free, we only ask that participants bring one item to donate for entrance. We hope to provide the Davis community with the materials they need for their next outdoor adventure! 2p—5p. Free
Please join us on Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 for the Davis Youth Choir Spring Concert! Located at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation (entrance on Arthur). Donations gladly accepted!
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