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
 

Ongoing

Free Holiday Model Train Display

Amtrak Station 840 Second Street, Davis

AMTRAK. Don your favorite engineer’s hat and visit the fourth annual Rotary model train display, benefitting many wonderful community causes. 10a—12p. Free

Work of Karen Fess-Uecker

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Karen Fess-Uecker’s abilities developed not through formal schooling, but through studying other artist’s work either from books or participating in workshops and classes offered by artists she admired. Painting in watercolor, she learned to develop her color and continues to study color today with oil painter and colorist Elio Camacho. 

Free

Free Circuit Training Monday

Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis

ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine, hosted by Happy Heart Yoga. This all-levels class is appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced participants. Meet near the Basketball Courts. BYO mat and water. 9a—10a. Free

Free

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

Adult Very Beginning Ballet

Applegate Dance Studio

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

$15

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
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Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

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.

Free

Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

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!

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

Free Winter Themed Japanese class for Kids

Davis Language Academy 231 G St, suite 23, Davis

DAVIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY. Winter themed Japanese class for kids ages 5-9. Enjoy hands on activities, songs and play time while learning about Japan’s culture and language. Registration required. 5p—6p. Free

free

Align & Flow Yoga

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only

$15

Latin Fusion Dance Class

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Journey through the vibrant and sultry world of Latin dance led by Karla Avila. This class blends salsa, bachata, and samba moves for dancers of all levels! 6p-7:30p. $20

$2020