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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
 

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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

Ongoing

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

Trap: Davis High’s Fall Play

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Davis High Theater presents Trap, a thrilling & exciting play about a strange event! 7p—8:30p. $15

$15

Line Dance Class

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. No experience necessary. First hour: Absolute Beginner dances taught. Second hour is spent on more challenging material. First class free. 11a—1p. $5

Line Dance Class

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. No experience necessary. First hour: Absolute Beginner dances taught. Second hour is spent on more challenging material. First class free. 11a—1p. $5

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

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

🐝LIVE at The HIVE w/ The Nickel Slots🐝

The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen 1221 Harter Ave, Woodland

THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN. Live music, food, & drinks to enjoy with the family! The Nickel Slots will be playing a wide variety of music to enjoy. 5p—8p. $0-$20

Free

KDRT’s 20th Birthday

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Featuring live music by Cowboys After Dark, and opening with Max and Julian of The Big Poppies.  Local artist groups will staff tables, KDRT DJ Preacher will spin tunes chosen by KDRT show hosts to showcase the many sounds of KDRT, and we’ll hear some kind words and accolades for our beloved grassroots station. The Dock will have beverages and items from a limited menu for sale. 6p—9p. Free

Trap: Davis High’s Fall Play

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Davis High Theater presents Trap, a thrilling & exciting play about a strange event! 7p—8:30p. $15

$15

Backyard Broadway

EL MACERO COUNTRY CLUB. Broadway stars in an intimate setting! A cast of professional Broadway performers from New York and Los Angeles come to Davis to perform at the El Macero Country Club as part of the “Backyard Broadway” concert series. 7p—10p. $87.21—$108.55

Threshold

Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis Campus

MONDAVI CENTER. An evening of dance, including two world premier pieces from Claudine Naganuma of dNaga Dance Co. and choreographer SanSan Kwan. 7:30p—9p. $10-$58

$10 – $58

Threshold

Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis Campus

MONDAVI CENTER. An evening of dance, including two world premier pieces from Claudine Naganuma of dNaga Dance Co. and choreographer SanSan Kwan. 7:30p—9p. $10-$58

$10 – $58

Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Fri. & Sat., 7:30p—9:30p. $9—35

Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Fri. & Sat., 7:30p—9:30p. $9—35