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
625 COURT ST, WOODLAND. To provide awareness, the exhibit will include historical photos, posters, and items of Braceros and descendants of Braceros living in Yolo County. This is a collaboration between Supervisor Lucas Frerichs, Ethnic Studies YOLO Academy, Mexican Concilio of Yolo County, and Yolo County Archives. Free
AMTRAK. Don your favorite engineer’s hat and visit the fourth annual Rotary model train display, benefitting many wonderful community causes. 10a—12p. Free
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.
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 ARTS CENTER. Tai Chi classes available at many different skill levels. Take part in this exercise that will leave you feeling relaxed & aligned. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10a—11a.
PHYSICAL EDGE, DAVIS. Part nutitional education, part sugar detox, part support group—a powerful combination! Transform your health and recieve a helpful cookbook. 10:30a—12p. $249
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!
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. A series of interactive talks by the 2024-2025 UC Davis Humphrey Fellows. This session features presentations followed by a Q&A offering unique insights into their home countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, covering culture, history, landscapes, as well as current challenges and cultural highlights. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
PITZER CENTER. Otto Lee, director and UC Davis lecturer in music. Performing selections from the Great American Songbook, the big bands perform charts by legends from the likes of Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, Dave Brubeck, Robert Curnow, and Benny Carter. 5p—6:30p. $12—24
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. 6p—7p. Free
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free