Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
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
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.
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.
AMTRAK. Don your favorite engineer’s hat and visit the fourth annual Rotary model train display, benefitting many wonderful community causes. 10a—12p. Free
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
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
THE ARTERY. This free event celebrates The Artery’s 50th anniversary! Learn to paint your own ornament with Kristina Kernytska, make a mini tree with Lorna Miser, or decorate a wood ornament with Schorré Chevalier Oldham. 11a—3p. 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!
MONDAVI CENTER. This concert is guest conducted by Matilda Hofman, features Guyanese American soprano Shawnette Sulker, and has on it three works that will demonstrate the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra’s ability to present compelling music by a variety of composers. 12p—1p. $12—24
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 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
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free
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.
JACKSON HALL. The program opens with Yu-Hui Chang’s Pixelandia, a 2015 multi-movement work inspired by the joy of first-wave 2D video games, “with graphics so primitive that every scan line and pixel was visible.” Music and video-game enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that the third movement is where one meets the “Boss” and that the tempo marking before the last movement is “Insert coin to continue.” 7p—8p. Free
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