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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:
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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.
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. The indoor-outdoor fair will feature ceramics, jewelry, nature photography, note cards, woodblock prints, paintings, Japanese fish prints, local honey, beeswax candles, preserves, homemade soaps, hand-knitted accessories, fabric tote bags, dried fruit, candy, pet comforters, samosas, baked goods, kids’ crafts, and more. 10a—4p.
ROCKNASIUM. Each year this event gets bigger and grander with free food & refreshments, awesome climbs, and prizes. 11:45a—8p.$45—55
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.
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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...
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
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
UCD ARBORETUM. At this sale, all four hours are open to the public and our remaining inventory will be marked down. In addition to clearance sale pricing, Members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden will receive an additional 10% off their purchases! 9a—1p
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...
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
THE HIVE. Celebrate The HIVE’s 3rd year and Z Specialty Food’s 45th during this FREE community event. We’re offering a $20 Gift Card with each $100 retail purchase in the warehouse. 10a—5p.
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!
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
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Recommended for the whole family. Fri. 7p; Sat. & Sun. 2p. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Recommended for the whole family. Fri. 7p; Sat. & Sun. 2p. $12
HUEI’S GARDEN. Tour Huei’s Garden, a lovely Asian-inspired oasis in north Davis and enjoy light refreshments. The garden tour is a fundraiser to help maintain the public greenbelt garden adjacent to Huei’s Garden. 2p—4p. Donations accepted
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
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. UC Davis hosts Montana State Bobcats for senior night! Celebrate & cheer on the Aggies during this game. 2p—6p. $15
CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Folk Music Folks is an 8 person ensemble, playing folk tunes from around the world. Come hear if we play your favorite! 4p—5:30p. Free
CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Davis Local Group of the Folk Music Folks presents World Golf Music. Come support local music on the Cloud Forest Cafe Patio. 4p—6p. Free
SUDWERKS BREWING CO. Lineup: Boot Juice, Playground Hooligans, Cowboys After Dark, & Wet Wreckless. Ticket proceeds support the Yolo County Food Bank! 4p—10p. $10
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. PTDW opens their 40th season with the premiere of a new work: Leaving One’s Self Behind… a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of the ripples that we make in the world as individuals, communities, and as a species. 7p—8:15p. $15—20
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