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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
 

All Day

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

Spotlight Artist: Kathleen Bartl

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

The Artery presents, Katleen Bartl as the spotlight artist this month. As a ceramic artist, her whimsical menagerie sculpture is begging to tell you a story only they know.

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...

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

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

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

UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs CSUN

Aggie Soccer Field 620 Orchard Road, Davis

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. Women’s soccer game! UC Davis vs. CSUN. 4p-6p. $8

$8

Halloween Zumba Glow Party

Davis Swim & Fitness 303 Ensenada Drive, Davis

You’re invited to a 𝕄𝕆ℕ𝕊𝕋𝔼ℝ 𝕄𝔸𝕊ℍ 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗛 🎃 with Barreto Brothers Zumba!! Meet us on the Davis Swim & Fitness dance floor in your best Halloween costumes 👻 When: October 31st Time: 4:30 pm Cost $20 drop-in Where: Davis Swim & Fitness 303 Ensenada...

$20

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

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