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
 

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Work of John Lisle on display

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

LOGOS BOOKS. Stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. Free

Free

Art Exhibit: Amanda Cadelago & Cathie James-Robinson

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

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

Free

Pence Gallery Art Auction 2024

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

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 region’s amazing creative talent. It’s 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 Pence’s acclaimed exhibition and education programs, serving close to 19,000 visitors last year. 

Free
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Yolo County Archives: Latino/a Heritage Exhibition

Yolo County Administration Building

YOLO COUNTY ADMIN BLDG. This nationally recognized month provides dedicated time to honor and recognize the contributions of the Latino/a community, particularly farmworkers, leaders, and government officials in Yolo County. View historic photographs from the Yolo County Archives. Free

free

Sit, Stitch & Create

Yolo Branch Library

YOLO BRANCH LIBRARY. Do you enjoy crafting, sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet or art forms? Bring a project to work on and come create with us. 1p—3p. Free

Free

Hearts and Minds (Davis Repertory Theatre)

VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Come enjoy refreshments and watch a short film by Sly Films about the 2024 Ethnic Studies Yolo Academy, a summer program introducing Yolo youth to Ethnic Studies concepts and community. Followed by a panel discussion with Academy staff and alumni. 5p—7-. Free

Hearts and Minds: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre 203 E. 14th Street, Davis

Join staff and alumni from Ethnic Studies YOLO Academy, a free summer program for youth in Yolo County, for a screening of a short film featuring participants in the 2024 program. Refreshments and the screening will be followed by a panel discussion, including the opportunity...

Free

Pizza & Wine at Great Bear Vineyards

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Pizza’s by Andes Pizza & wine. Support local businesses. 5p—8p. $32

$32

UC Davis Volleyball vs UCLA

University Credit Union Center 750 Orchard Road, Davis

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION. UCD Volleyball takes on UCLA. 6p—8p. $8

$8

No Brain Drain Trivia

1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davis

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. 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

Sudwerk Summer Concert Series

Sudwerk Brewing Co. 2001 2nd St, Davis

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Looking for a cool activity to shake off the heat this summer? The Sudwerk Summer Concert Series features free performances in the restaurant patio by rotating local artists that are sure to chill you out! 7p—9p. Free

Free