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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

Science & Society Discussion Series

woodland public library 250 1st ST, Woodland

WOODLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY. First topic is an overview of skin cancer with retired dermatologist Dr Debra Horney. Session two focuses on UV exposure in vehicles and is led by Michael Siminovitch, UCD Faculty Director. Both sessions aim to foster a deeper understanding of the topics while providing practical, hands-on experiences such as skin cancer screenings and UV exposure measurements. 1p—9p. Free

Free

Shop the Landfill

BLUE BARN THRIFT STORE.   Yolo County Central Landfill.  Save money while helping our environment.  The Blue Barn has gently used items for sale – including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books.   This is also a great time of year to stop by...

Storytime at Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park 5036 Hamel Street, Davis

PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. 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.

Adult Dance Fitness Classes

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St.

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Easy, low-impact original routines combine ballet, jazz, Latin, aerobics, salsa, Zumba, hip-hop, line dance, tai chi, and kickboxing. No dance experience necessary; all levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat. 11a—12p. First class free

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

Faythe Vollrath: music for harpsichord and virginal

Ann E. Pitzer Center Ann E. Pitzer Center UC Davis Campus

PITZER CENTER. The harpsichord and virginal were both popular keyboard instruments of the 17th century, promoting the development of soloistic keyboard works across Europe. Today, as the popularity of the harpsichord enjoys a revival, it is still rare to experience hearing the virginal in a concert setting. 12:01p—1p. Free

Free

English Conversation Group

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. 12:30p—1:30p. Free

Sit, Stitch & Create

Yolo Branch Library

YOLO BRANCH LIBRARY. Do you enjoy crafting, sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet or art forms? Bring a project to work on and come create with us. 1p—3p. Free

Free

Free Line Dance Class

Davis Odd Fellows

ODD FELLOWS HALL. No experience necessary. First hour: Absolute Beginner dances taught. Second hour is spent on more challenging material. 3:30p—5:30p. Free

Free

15th Annual Soup Night & Silent Auction by Soroptimist Int’l of Davis

Davis Veterans Memorial Center 203 East 14th Street, Davis

DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. Come support Soroptimist Int’l of Davis & Thriving Pink for the 15th annual soup and silent & auction event. Drinks, food, & community in this annual event! 5:30—8p. $25

$25

No Brain Drain Trivia

1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davis

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

Ecstatic Dance Davis

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

VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. This month’s dance features NEPTUNE. 7p—9:30p. $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