Free Holiday Model Train Display
Amtrak Station 840 Second Street, DavisAMTRAK. Don your favorite engineer’s hat and visit the fourth annual Rotary model train display, benefitting many wonderful community causes. 10a—12p. Free
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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
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Work of Karen Fess-Uecker
Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, DavisGALLERY 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
George Tchobanoglous: Petals and Place
NATSOULAS GALLERY. George Tchobanoglous is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UCD. At 15, he began printing black and white images in a makeshift darkroom in the cellar of his family’s farmhouse in Patterson, CA. In addition to photography, George is a passionate gardener and traveler. “Petals and Places” combines these two loves with pictures of flowers grown at home juxtaposed with memorable travel images. Free
Adam Forfang: Artifacts
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisNATSOULAS GALLERY. Adam Forfang is a native to the Bay Area, trained at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he earned a BFA. He currently teaches locally, at Davis High School, and is a continued champion of arts education. Drawing from color theory and the aesthetics of pixelated images, Forfang transforms still-lifes, landscapes, and other scenes of every-day-life into optical illusions. His charming paintings defy the eye and remind you of the increasingly digital world of today. Free
Shop the Landfill
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...
The Art of Being Human, Shambhala Weekend 1
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, DavisDAVIS 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
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Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mondays, 6p—8p & Thursdays, 9:30a—11a. Free
Brenda Mallory: In the Absence of Instruction
Gorman Museum of Native American Art, UC Davis 181 Old Davis Road, DavisGORMAN 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
Free
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, DavisPENCE 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, DavisPENCE 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
Student Chamber Ensembles
Ann E. Pitzer Center Ann E. Pitzer Center UC Davis CampusPITZER CENTER. Pete Nowlen, coordinator. 12p—1:30p. Free
Free
English Conversation Group
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetSTEPHENS 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
Sit, Stitch & Create
Yolo Branch LibraryYOLO BRANCH LIBRARY. Do you enjoy crafting, sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet or art forms? Bring a project to work on and come create with us. 1p—3p. Free
Free
Davis Holiday Skate Rink
G StreetG STREET. Artificial ice rink featuring rental skates. Sponsored by Davis Phoenix Coalition. 1p—7p. $15
$15
English Conversation Group
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetMARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. 1:30p—3p. Free
Meet the Meadmaker
Z Specialty Food / The HIVE 1221 Harter Ave, WoodlandTHE HIVE. Join Heidrun Meadery’s meadmaker for an evening tasting and learning about their delicate, dry Champagne-style meads. Each mead, fermented with a different varietal honey, showcases each honey’s natural flavor and aroma. 5:30p—7:30p. $55
$55.00
2024 Candlelight Parade & Tree Lighting
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Starting at the Davis Food Co-op at 6p, parade goers will walk to the E Street Plaza by candle light. Enjoy a photo op with Santa, roaming mascot characters, horse and carraige rides, and a free showing of “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” at the Varsity Theatre at 6p, 6:40p, and 7:20p. 6p—8p. Free
No Brain Drain Trivia
1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davisSUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
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Poetry Night Reading Series
John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., DavisJOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!
Davis Odd FellowsODD FELLOWS HALL. Bringing back The Green Grass Snakes to play the entire 1965 Beatles album, Help. No tickets are required, it’s donation only at the door. 7:30p—9p.
Free
Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND 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