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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

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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Line Dance Class

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Beginners welcome. First hour is spent teaching Absolute Beginner dances; second hour is devoted to more challenging material. First class free! 2—4p. $5

$5

The Art of Being Human, Shambhala Weekend 1

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis

DAVIS SHAMBHALA CENTER. By training in meditation, we learn to remember our natural confidence and relax to the freshness of the present moment, no matter what that moment may bring. This intimate retreat provides instruction for sitting and walking meditation as a means to develop mindfulness in daily life. 9a—5p. $0—200

Free – $200

Make ‘n Take Pumpkin Pie Workshop

Peregrine School, South

Make n Take Workshop Pumpkin Pie Sunday, October 27 10 am – 12 pm Follow the link for more information https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6467290

Zombie Bike Parade

COMMUNITY PARK. Expect more than 12 entertainment stations, several zombie bike mechanics, and a professional stage with scheduled Halloween acts. This year’s stage is dedicated to Friends of Watermelon Music who are helping to keep music accessible to our community. Expect a lineup of DJs, musicians, and dancers, as well as a watermelon carving station. 11a—4p. 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

Author Talk: Justine Villanueva

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

AVID READER. Join us in celebrating local author, Justine Villanueva’s latest children’s book: Munga and Lola. Justine Eva Li Villanueva traces her ancestral roots to Bukidnon, home of her paternal grandmother who was a descendant of Apu Mansaliwa of the Bukidnon tribe of Kalasungay. She is an immigrant learning to dwell in Davis, California, home of the Wintun-Patwin, with her husband and two sons. 1p—2p. 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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Artist Talk with Dave Webb

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Dave Webb discusses “The Grateful Chair”, expanding upon how art functioned both as a form of reflection & self-expression during his wife’s treatment for cancer. 2p-3:30p. $10 donation suggested

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

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

Trap

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

Looking for a unique Halloween scare? Davis High Theater is excited to bring Stephen Gregg’s gripping psychological thriller Trap to the Brunelle Theater starting October 18th.   MENACHAP, CALIFORNIA. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious—every person but...

$15

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

Davis Women’s Circles (Motherhood Seasons)

1001 Anderson Rd 1001 Anderson Rd, Davis

1001 ANDERSON RD. A special 2-hour mini-retreat on the seasons of motherhood, our dreams and goals! Focus: motherhood and pregnancy. Support, empowerment, community, activities, and good food! 3p—5p. $27

$27

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

Open Mic – Watermelon Music

Melon Ball – Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite #1, Davis

Once again it’s time for our Open Mic Night! Costumes enthusiastically encouraged but not required. Sing us a song, tell us a joke, show us something cool! Doors open and signups begin at 5:30, and the show starts at 6! Hosted by Jordyn Micke. We...

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