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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
UCD DESIGN MUSEUM. Devised and curated by graduate student Maral Salehian, this multi-screen installation showcases nature videos centered around landscape themes. This sensory-rich immersive experience aims to promote well-being and inspire a deeper connection to nature. Free
THE ARTERY. This vibrant exhibit features the wood creations of Tom Babb and Jay Schreider. Rebecca Le-Babb displays her dried flower. Linda Bird’s glass artistry is also part of this exhibit.
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
PENCE GALLERY. Paul Hermann: Within the Chrysalis installation. Explorations of the human identity & its complexity. 11:30a—5p. Free
Alejandro Rubio’s The Green Man & Other Tales installation. Inspiration from growing up in South America. 11:30a—5p. Free
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.
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is the first weekend of each month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10.
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
YOLO BARRE. Celebrate Day of Dead at Yolo Barre with your friends. FREE barre classes all day! 7:30a—11:30a. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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
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
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
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
APPLEGATE DANCE STUDIO. Learning ballet is not just for kids; it’s for adults too! This dance class is perfect for you if you have no prior ballet experience or limited previous experience. Curious about learning this beautiful art form? Come join us! 10a-11a. $15
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
DAVIS CEMETERY. This celebration is one of the last Mesoamerican indigenous influenced rituals, honoring mother earth and all ancestors. It’s an effort to create a community, a sense of belonging, and global awareness of cultural richness in our multicultural society. The event will feature live music, sugar skull painting, face painting, local artist displays, food, and more. 10a—1p. Free
MARKET PARK. Come & play fun, underhand games with the Davis Odd Fellows & Team Davis! This will be a fun & low-impact activity. 10a—4p. $20
ROTARY PARK. The festival is held in honor of the return of Chinook salmon to Putah Creek. Every year, Chinook salmon migrate back to their home creeks to spawn in the fall. Starting around October, salmon can be seen in our very own Putah Creek. 11a—4:30p.
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
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
BOHART MUSEUM. Enjoy an engaging talk and Q&A with graduate students Emma Jochim (arachnids) and Christofer Brothers (dragonflies and kin), live arachnid feedings on the hour, hands-on activities, & carnivorous plants! Chat with a scientist and visit our insect collection, one of the largest in North America. 1p—4p. Free
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. UC Davis Football host Northern Colorado for the penultimate game of the season! UC Davis Athletics will be celebrating Parent & Family Weekend, Faculty & Staff Appreciation, and High School Band Day. 1p—5p. $12
PENCE GALLERY. Alejandro Rubio will share about his life & work at this artist talk! His work will be on display from October 4th – November 30th. 2p—3:30p. Free
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
Fusion Jazz by the LabRats. An Outdoor concert on the patio of the Cloud Forest Cafe. 222 D Street, Davis, CA
AVID READER. Authors Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan visit The Avid Reader on their book tour celebrating the release of Imrie’s latest book: Meet Me at Rainbow Corner. 5p—6:30p. Free
UPPER CRUST BAKING CO. The DVCA Senior Class is hosting a silent auction and Dia de Muertos celebration featuring pizza, drinks, live music, and exciting surprise auction items will be available. 5p—9p.
UPPER CRUST BAKING CO. The DVCA Senior Class will be hosting a Dia de Muertos celebration and silent auction! Food, drinks, & live music will be available. 5p—9p.
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. An evening of inspiration and hope, with cultural performances and a screening of the new documentary “A Journey Home- The Story of Sahaya Vietnam”. 7p—9p. Free
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