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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

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location

Bike Garage Davis, 1500 Cannery Avenue

BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 9a—12p. Free

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Story Time at Avid & Co.

Avid & Co. 605 2nd St, Davis

AVID READER. A fun weekday story time, featuring one of Avid’s incredible storytellers reading picture books to your kiddos. Children must be supervised. 10a—10:30a. Free

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.

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

Kids Yoga

Dixon Library 230 N 1st St, Dixon

DIXON LIBRARY. Yoga for kids! Call the Dixon Library for more info on this fun family friendly event! 11:30a-12p.

Baby Wearing Fitness Class

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

MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. 60-minute movement class designed to help new parents or caregivers regain their strength, energy, and confidence while bonding with their precious little ones. $25 drop in, first class free

$25

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location

Bike Garage Woodland, 1st & Hayes

BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 9a—12p. Free

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location

Bike Garage Davis, 1500 Cannery Avenue

BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 9a—12p. Free

New! Children’s Fitness Classes at the Davis Arts Center

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St.

Tina Fitness is now offering children’s fitness classes at the Davis Arts Center starting in October! Kids’ Kung Fu Mondays 3-4PM Kids’ Dance Mondays 4-5PM Gymnastics Tumbling and Flipping Wednesdays 2-3PM and 3:30-4:30PM Rhythmic Gymnastics  Wednesdays 3-3:30PM Check Tina’s website for more information: www.tina-fitness.com Davis Arts...

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The Spork Hub Farmstand

1500 Cannery Ave 1500 Cannery Ave, Davis

SPORK FOOD HUB. Support local farmers! Purchase organic, sustainably farmed fruits, veggies, eggs & baked goods from Upper Crust Bakery. 2p—7p.

Free

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

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.

Eungie Joo – The California Studio

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Eungie Joo’s artist talk for her new artist residency in the Manetti Shrem Museum. 4:30—6p. Free

Free

Kids Yoga-Fall Classes

Barefoot Yoga Studio Davis 1015 Olive Dr,, Davis

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Guaranteed fun for the little yogis! Instructor Mei has been teaching kids yoga for over 10 years & is dedicated to promoting yoga & self love to kids. 4:45p. $18 drop in, $75 5 week session.

$1818 – $1875

Mantra Meditation

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH.We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p—7:30p. Free

Free

Magic the Gathering Weekly Tournament!

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring you deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p-8p. $12

Figure Drawing at the Pence

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. 6:30p—9p. $15-$22

$15 – $22

Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy

Sudwerk Brewing Co. 2001 2nd St, Davis

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk’s Pub Quiz hosted by Dr. Andy! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement. 7p—9p. Free

Free

Judy Fjell, Singer/Songwriter Live

Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Enjoy Judy’s original songs, as well as favorites she first began performing in the SIXTIES. She will also share two new fingerstyle guitar pieces, and a medley of Joni Mitchell songs. 7p—9p. Cash taken at the door with a sliding scale of $20-$30 per person, no one turned away for lack of funds

$20 – $30