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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:
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THE ARTERY. Susan Stoll and Stargaard Art explore the theme of reflections, both in nature & through art. Don’t miss this fascinating artistic dialogue between natureâs reflecting images & the mirrored sculptural surfaces. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. Free
GALLERY 1855. Amanda is a painter, working in oil and acrylic paint, as well as chalk pastel. Cathie has retired from a life-long career in technical drawing several years ago, and now she has been a full time artist. She has worked in all types of media, including painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, collage, assemblage and fine art photography. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Preview the 130+ artworks by emerging & recognized artists in person or online. Artworks are available for silent auction bidding at bit.ly/penceartauction, showing our regionâs amazing creative talent. Itâs free to bid, and easy to register. Bidding opens online September 7 at midnight and closes September 21 at 8 PM PST. All event proceeds benefit the Penceâs acclaimed exhibition and education programs, serving close to 19,000 visitors last year.Â
Let Yolo County Vineyard & Winery Association be your guide to the wine country you didnât know you were missing. Located just beyond the Sacramento Airport and an hour from downtown San Francisco, our unique group is comprised of mostly family-run wineries featuring over 30...
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Davis. Enjoy a free second Friday concert hosted by UUCD. All donations go to benefit local musicians. 12pâ1p. Free
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Angelica Duo: Anita Fetsch Felix, violin, & Dr. Beverly Wesner-Hoehn, harp, perform works of Andres, Izmaylov, Saint-Saens, Piazzolla, & Massenet! 12p-1p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free
GALLERY 1855. Artist Cathie James-Robinson & Amanda Cadelago will be discussing their current art exhibit. Meet the artist & enjoy light refreshments. 1p-3p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Childrenâs Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Childrenâs Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3pâ4:30p.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Kick off the new season with an open house party! Acmeâs group of actors & technicians will be gathering with music, snacks, & answer any questions you may have about this year. 4:30p-6:30p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Join artist John Lisle during ArtAbout to see how his stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. 5pâ7:30p. Free
THE HIVE. Come jive and jam alongside this Brazilian-American samba-funk explosion. Enjoy a seasonal menu, craft beverages and complimentary honey tasting at The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen, northern Californiaâs largest honey and mead tasting room. 5pâ8p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Live music, food, wine, & community! Spend the evening listening to some 60s & 70s classics. 5pâ8p. $20
SECRET SPOT. Hangout for our 1 year anniversary as a local Art Studio and Music Lounge! Featured art by the founders of Secret Spot. Complimentary music, snacks, wine, etc. 5p-9p. Free
Great Bear Vineyards. Odd Man Out plays Great Bear Vineyards with the original trio on guitar, bass, and drums, with a little harmonica, mandolin, and tiny keyboard thrown in for good measure. Good wine too. Note: this show requires a ticket. 6pâ9p. $10â15
THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet the artists, Schorré Chevalier Oldham & Thelma Weatherford, at the Paint Chip during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. 6p-8:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. We invite you to attend the opening reception of our annual Art Auction, featuring 130+ artworks by emerging & recognized artists available for preview in person at the Pence or online through our Auction website. Visitors can enjoy wine from Terra SĂĄvia Winery & Ettore Winery. 6pâ9p. Free
DAVIS MUSIC THEATRE CO. Jekyll & Hyde is the gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone horrifically awry, set to a powerful pop-rock music! A tale of separating âgoodâ from âevilâ in the human personality. 7:30p-10p. $18-$20
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thriller, Jekyll & Hyde is the gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone horrifically awry, set to a powerful pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn with book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Includes such popular songs as: âThis is The Momentâ, and âSomeone Like Youâ. Fri. 7:30pâ9:30p; Sat. 7::30pâ9:30p; Sun. 2pâ4p. $16â22