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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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

Summer Walk-ins available at the Bohart Museum of Entomology

Bohart Museum of Entomology (Bohart Museum) 1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis Campus

BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Check out some fascinatingly beautiful creepy crawlies until August 27th. The museum graciously opens up to the public for walk-ins the summer on Tuesdays. 9a-12p, 1p-4:30p. Free

Tai Chi Classes at the Davis Arts Center

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St.

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai Chi classes available at many different skill levels. Take part in this exercise that will leave you feeling relaxed & aligned. 10a—11p.

Restart Your Health

PHYSICAL EDGE, DAVIS. Part nutitional education, part sugar detox, part support group—a powerful combination! Transform your health and recieve a helpful cookbook. 10:30a—12p. $249

$249

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

Healing Arts One-Time Workshop

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Part of the Pence’s Healing Arts Program and run by facilitator Amy Vidra, this one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. 2p—3:30p. $5-$10

$5 – $10

Youth Theatre Auditions: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, Davis

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Acme Theatre Company invites all 9th – 12th grade students to audition for their upcoming winter production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. Sign up online. 4p—6p.

Knitting & Crochet Circle

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

Free

California Writers Week Historical Fiction Panel

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

THE AVID READER. Come hear three historical fiction novelists discuss how issues such as women’s rights, religious tolerance, and anti-discrimination resonate from the past in modern historical fiction. 6p—7p. Free

Free

Música brasileira from Viramundo

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CTR. Viramundo is a five- piece band specializing in songs from across the rich musical landscape of Brazil and the wider Portuguese diaspora.  They proudly perform original pieces and breathe new life into nostalgic classics. 7p—9p. Free

Free