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
 

All Day

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

Art Spark

MANETTI SHREM

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This fall, explore storytelling through materials, using memories, dreams and mythologies to guide what you make. Drop in for as long as you’d like. Making art is for all ages! 1p—4p. Free

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T.R.O.T.R. presents Ponies & Pumpkins

22408 County Road 102 Woodland 22408 County Road 102, Woodland

TROTR. Food trucks, pony rides, & even more animals. Fun fall event for the whole family to support a local non-profit! 10a—4p. 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

Art in Action: Spooktacular Haunted Houses

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Halloween-themed family art! Introduces children ages 5-12 to art in a fun & festive way. 1p—3p. $4–$8

$4 – $8

Art Spark

MANETTI SHREM

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This fall, explore storytelling through materials, using memories, dreams and mythologies to guide what you make. Drop in for as long as you’d like. Making art is for all ages! 1p—4p. Free

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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. 2p—3:30p. $10-$58

$10 – $58

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

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

Sunday Funday

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free

Free

Reiki & SoundScapes: A Monthly Ritual for Connection & Renewal

Heartscapes Davis

HEARTSCAPES STUDIO. A dynamic collaboration between the subtle sweetness of Reiki energy and the somatic experience of soundscape, (improvised sonic journeys) Whether you are allergic to woo woo, or can’t wait to dance with the Universe again, these sonic journeys will rock your senses and inspire your imagination. Register in advance. 4:30p—6p. $25

$25

Music Bingo 🎶

Three Mile Brewing

THREE MILE BREWING. Test your music knowledge while enjoying some brews and good company. It’s the perfect way to end your weekend; you might even walk away with a prize! Whether you’re a music lover or just here for fun, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—bring the whole family. 6p—8p.

Free

Davis Odd Fellows Classic Film Fest

Davis Odd Fellows

ODD FELLOWS HALL.  The genre for this series of films is Classic 1960s Heists. Everyone is welcome. October 6: “The Italian Job”, October 13: “The Thomas Crown Affair”, October 20: “How to Steal a Million”. 6:30p—9p. Free

Free

International Folk Dancing

Mirror Image Dance Company 2121 2nd St., Suite A106, Davis

connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people sunday nights 7p-9p first time free all levels welcome at mirror image dance company 2121 second st, davis