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Crackle and Glow: Raku Ceramics

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Raku ceramics created by Brigitte Chertok & Paula Bellacera on display. Learn about this ceramic technique & see some amazing work! 10a—6p. Free

Free

Davis Origami Group Exhibit

MARY L. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come celebrate World Origami Day with the Davis Origami Group’s exhibit! 9:30a—8p. 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

Dave Webb: the grateful chair

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Dave Webb’s, the grateful chair installation in the Pence Gallery. Images portray a journey from diagnosis to remission. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free

Sonic Horizons: A Sensory Immersive Video Installation

UC Davis Design Museum Cruess Hall, #124, Davis

UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Devised and curated by graduate student Maral Salehian, the multi-screen installation showcases AI-generated nature videos. Centered around landscape themes, this sensory-rich immersive experience aims to promote well-being and inspire a deeper connection to nature. 12p—4p. Free

Free

Paul Hermann: Within the Chrysalis

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Paul Hermann: Within the Chrysalis installation. Explorations of the human identity & its complexity. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free

Alejandro Rubio: The Green Man & Other Tales

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

Alejandro Rubio’s The Green Man & Other Tales installation. Inspiration from growing up in South America. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free

Healing Arts 6-Session Workshop

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. 6-session healing through grief with art. Comforting, safe, & healing environment. 10a—11:45a. $25-$35

$25 – $35

Wine Tasting with the Yolo County Wineries!

Yolo County

Let Yolo County Vineyard & Winery Association be your guide to the wine country you didn’t 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...

Brenda Mallory: In the Absence of Instruction

Gorman Museum of Native American Art, UC Davis 181 Old Davis Road, Davis

GORMAN MUSEUM. Solo exhibition, Brenda Mallory includes prints, multi-media and installation artworks to consider the complex relationships and structures of power & identity. 11a-5p. Free

Free

15th Annual Art of Painting in the 21st Century Exhibition and Conference

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This exhibit is geared towards nurturing dialogue on contemporary painting and the shared ideas that define current trends in the field. The exhibition is co-curated by John Natsoulas and John Seed. Open October 2 to November 2. 11a—5p. Free

free

Free Muusic at Noon Concerts

Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Davis. Enjoy a free second Friday concert hosted by UUCD. All donations go to benefit local musicians. 12p—1p. Free

Free

Muusic at Noon! Free Concerts Second Fridays Noon- 1:00 October 11

Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Jeff Alfriend, Robin Houston clarinets, and LuAnn Higgs, Piano, will perform works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich. 12p-1p. Free

Free

Senior Film Fridays

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.

Free

Family Open Studio

DAVIS ARTS STUDIO. An all-materials-provided open art studio for families, recommended for ages 5+. Adult attendance required. $15/person

Fall Open House & Second Friday

Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Come stop by & watch dance performances & view the art on display! Learn a couple of Halloween dances or do an art project. 5p—7p. Free

Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

LOGOS BOOKS. Local outdoor paintings, various artist, watercolors, colored pencil, & oil paintings. 5p-7:30p. Free

Free

Lobster & Live Music

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Taste Maine lobster including classic rolls like the Maine Roll and Connecticut Roll, lobster bisque, clam chowder, and more. While enjoying music by Mischief is a four-person cover band playing old time rock & roll and country music classics. 5p—8p. $20

$20

Davis Art About: Thriving Pink

Thriving Pink, Davis 501 2nd Street, Davis

THRIVING PINK. Local artist Diane Carlson’s oil paintings will be on display at Thriving Pink! Stop by & see this beautiful local art. 5p—9p. Free

LOL Davis Fall Comedy Night

Stonegate Country Club 919 Lake Blvd, Davis

STONEGATE COUNTRY CLUB. It all starts with a BYOB sunset, lakeside DJ’d happy hour, followed by a 4 comic, 90 minute lineup with some of the greatest talent in Northern California. Rally your crew and have a laugh! Appetizers included, NA drinks available, bring your favorite beverages, we’ll have ice and openers. See you there! 18+, mature content. 6p—10p. $25 before, $40 at the door

$25

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy the numerous works in the Pence Gallery with free entrance. Wine will be available & the gift shop will be open! 6p—9p. Free

Free