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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.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. No experience necessary. First hour: Absolute Beginner dances taught. Second hour is spent on more challenging material. First class free. 11a—1p. $5
NELSON HALL, Della Davidson Performance Studio. Choreo-Ecologies is an investigative process undertaken by undergraduate dancers at UC Davis aimed at exploring the myriad relationships between movement and nature. 7p—8p. 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
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Brief walk-through of the dances will be provided, but these events are intended to be more social than teaching. Bring your friends, it’s free! 11a—1p. Free
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
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
PENCE GALLERY. A treasure trove of hand-crafted items created by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping from cozy knit scarves, unique bags, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. There are over 50 artists participating this year, and our gallery will be overflowing with fun items that will make for great gifts, which can be wrapped in a free gift bag upon request. Pence Members receive 10% off of Holiday Market purchases! 11:30a—5p.
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of hand-crafted items created by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping from cozy knit scarves, unique bags, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. Pence Members receive 10% off of Holiday Market purchases!
PENCE GALLERY. A treasure trove of hand-crafted items created by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping from cozy knit scarves, unique bags, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. There are over 50 artists participating this year, and our gallery will be overflowing with fun items that will make for great gifts, which can be wrapped in a free gift bag upon request. Pence Members receive 10% off of Holiday Market purchases! 11:30a—5p.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Davis. Enjoy a free second Friday concert hosted by UUCD. All donations go to benefit local musicians. 12p—1p. Free
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH. Jia-mo Chen, Cellist, and John Cozza, Pianist, will perform works of Bach, Beethoven, and Shostakovich for the Second Friday Free Concert Series. 12:01p—1p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free
SHELIDS LIBRARY. With returning UC Davis alum Kimberlee Uwate (viola), this string trio program inaugurates a new pop-up style series at Shields Library called “Arts @ Shields” and will include music from time to time. The concert selections will not be announced in advance. Passersby and attendees who know about the event in advance will both enjoy the surprise of discovering the program as it unfolds! 1p—2p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
DAVIS ARTS STUDIO. An all-materials-provided open art studio for families, recommended for ages 5+. Adult attendance required. $15/person
DAVIS ART CENTER. Experiment with an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild! 3p—4:30p. $10/person
DAVIS ART CENTER. Experiment with an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild! 5p—6:30p. $10/person
LOGOS BOOKS. Gwenn Walsh is captivated by the lush color of oil paint and the fluidity of movement used when it is applied to the canvas. She works directly from observation “alla prima”. She has explored figurative art, still life and landscapes. 5p—7:30p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARD. Live music by the Vinyl Tones, a three-piece band from Sacramento playing rock hits from the 60s and 70s. 5p—8p.
THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet the artists at The Paint Chip during 2nd Friday ArtAbout and holiday shop for the artists in your life! 6p—8:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Shop in our Holiday Market, browse the exhibits, and enjoy wine by Fiddlehead Cellars. Hear live music by Sammy and Lauren Leverone, including a mixture of folk, bluegrass, Americana, and holiday songs. 6p—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
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical about transformation, patronage, gender politics and class, based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Recommended for ages 10 & up. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical about transformation, patronage, gender politics and class, based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Recommended for ages 10 & up. $12