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
Davis Holiday Skate Rink
G StreetG STREET. Artificial ice rink featuring rental skates. Sponsored by Davis Phoenix Coalition. 1p—7p. $15
$15
Friends of the Library Sale
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is the first weekend of each month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10.
Jordan Hayes: The Little Things
Pence Gallery 212 D St, DavisPENCE GALLERY. Jordan Hayes is a figurative painter whose recent work centers on portraying objects with underlying stories and deeper meanings. Her figures engage with these items in quiet scenes, featuring dramatic lighting, eye-catching hues, and attention to detail, to provoke a greater appreciation for life’s subtleties. Free
Free
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, DavisDAVIS ARTS CENTER. Choose your ceramic piece (an ornament, plate, or mug) and start decorating! Staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 9a—11a. $25
$25
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
Congregation Bet Haverim’s Artisan Market
Congregation Bet Haverim 1715 Anderson Rd., DavisCONGREGATION BET HAVERIM. The congregation’s first artisan market, featuring more than 15 local artists and crafters. 10a—2p.
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, DavisDAVIS ARTS CENTER. Choose your ceramic piece (an ornament, plate, or mug) and start decorating! Staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 11a—1p. $25
$25
Davis Manor Winter Bazaar
Naturewood Street Mural Duke Dr. at M St., DavisDUKE DR & M ST, DAVIS. The friendly residents of the Davis Manor neighborhood invite you to enjoy artisanal shopping and neighborly holiday cheer at the 9th Annual Davis Manor Winter Bazaar. Fifteen talented neighborhood artisans will showcase a variety of hand-crafted artwork, including jewelry, ceramics, candles, metal sculpture, woolens and fabulous hot Indian delicacies! 11a—2p.
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
Holiday Wine Tasting with Yolo Wines Wineries
Yolo CountyTBD WINERY. Treat yourself to wine tasting, or unwind with a glass of wine in one of Yolo County’s many Tasting Rooms. Visit yolocountywines.com/map to plan your Yolo Wines Adventure. 11a—5p.
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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
Davis Community Church Christmas Fest
Davis Community Church 412 C Street, DavisDAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Featuring a gift fair and market, a kids’ musical, a holiday concert, and a jolly Christmassy atmosphere the whole day! More info at dccpres.org. 11:30a—6:30p. Free
Free
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Second Sunday Bingo
Davis Odd FellowsOdd Fellows Bingo (LH) When: Second Sunday of the month Where: 415 2nd St, Davis, CA 95616, USA (map) Description: Second Sunday Bingo at the Lodge. Doors open at noon and Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Open to all adults. Davis Odd Fellows Bingo! is a wonderful...
$12
Fashion Pop-up Shop
Growing Groves Plant Shop 219 E Street, Ste A, DavisGROWING GROVES. Featuring local designers Estella Moon with sustainable women’s clothing, Thread Hippie with graphic tees, Pearly Everlasting skin natural care products & more. 12p—5p.
Art in Action: Fabulous Festive Ornaments
Pence Gallery 212 D St, DavisPENCE GALLERY. This family art workshop focuses on crafting unique ornaments using beads, yarn, air-dry clay, and a specially made, no-bake cinnamon dough. 1p—3p. $4—8
$4 – $8
Art Spark
MANETTI SHREMMANETTI 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
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Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, DavisDAVIS ARTS CENTER. Choose your ceramic piece (an ornament, plate, or mug) and start decorating! Staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 1:30p—3:30p. $25
$25
White Christmas
Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, WoodlandWOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. White Christmas the musical is a stage adaptation of the classic 1954 film of the same name starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. Thurs., Fri. at 7:30p; Sat. at 2p and 7:30p, Sun. at 2p. $9—45
James and the Giant Peach, Jr
Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.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
$12
Sunday Funday
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th StreetSTEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free
Free
Davis Women’s Circles (Holidays and Traditions)
1001 Anderson Rd 1001 Anderson Rd, Davis1001 ANDERSON RD. A special 2-hour mini-retreat on the holidays and traditions! Focus: motherhood and pregnancy. Support, empowerment, community, activities, and good food! 3p—5p. $27
$27
Stories on Stage Davis: Local Writers
Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 2001 2nd Street, DavisSUDWERK BREWING CO. Featuring a short story by local writer Mark Donnelly (read by Eric Baldwin) and a novel excerpt by Davis’ Lally Pia (read by Priya Mapleton). Emcee Dr. Andy Jones. Beer and wine for purchase, dinner served till 7 p.m. No reservation required. 4p—6p. Free
free-donations-accepted
Stories on Stage
Sudwerk Brewing Co. 2001 2nd St, DavisThis popular event, featuring actors reading works by writers from Davis and beyond, kicks off its 11th season with a new location (Sudwerk) and a new time (second Sundays, 5-7 pm). Beer and wine available for purchase on tap, featuring emcee Dr. Andy Jones. To...
Free
Music Bingo 🎶
Three Mile BrewingTHREE 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.
Free
International Folk Dancing
Mirror Image Dance Company 2121 2nd St., Suite A106, Davisconnect 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