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

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, Davis

NATSOULAS 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

Jordan Hayes: The Little Things

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE 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

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
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Story Time at Avid & Co.

Avid & Co. 605 2nd St, Davis

AVID & CO. A fun weekday story time, featuring one of Avid’s incredible storytellers reading picture books to your kiddos. Children must be supervised. 10a—10:30a. Free

Free

Tai Chi Classes at the Davis Arts Center

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St.

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.

Brenda Mallory: In the Absence of Instruction

Gorman Museum of Native American Art, UC Davis 181 Old Davis Road, Davis

GORMAN 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

Kids Yoga

Dixon Library 230 N 1st St, Dixon

DIXON LIBRARY. Yoga for kids! Call the Dixon Library for more info on this fun family friendly event! 11:30a-12p.

Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours

Library Hours: Wednesday & Friday, 11:30 – 2:00 p.m. and Third Tuesday general meeting days: 12:00-1:00 p.m. This group assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library, and in addition, hosts monthly lectures and meetings. During library hours, members are available to assist you with...

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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

Baby Wearing Fitness Class

Mirror Image Dance Company 2121 2nd St., Suite A106, Davis

MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. 60-minute movement class designed to help new parents or caregivers regain their strength, energy, and confidence while bonding with their precious little ones. $25 drop in, first class free

$25

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location

Bike Garage Woodland, 1st & Hayes

BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 9a—12p. Free

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location

Bike Garage Davis, 1500 Cannery Avenue

BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 9a—12p. Free

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

Teen Holiday Cookie Decorating

Dixon Library 230 N 1st St, Dixon

DIXON LIBRARY. Decorate holiday cookies! This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. All ages are welcome; children under 10  must have a parent or guardian. 3:30p—4:30p. Free

Free

Kids Yoga-Fall Classes

Barefoot Yoga Studio Davis 1015 Olive Dr,, Davis

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Guaranteed fun for the little yogis! Instructor Mei has been teaching kids yoga for over 10 years & is dedicated to promoting yoga & self love to kids. 4-4:45p. $18 drop in, $75 5 week session.

$18 – $75

Kids Yoga-Fall Classes

Barefoot Yoga Studio Davis 1015 Olive Dr,, Davis

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Guaranteed fun for the little yogis! Instructor Mei has been teaching kids yoga for over 10 years & is dedicated to promoting yoga & self love to kids. 4:45p. $18 drop in, $75 5 week session.

$1818 – $1875

Science Cafe

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Hosted by Prof. Jared Shaw, featuring expert speakers on a variety of topics! Brought to you by the UCD College of Letters & Science. 5:30p—7:30p. Free

free

Mantra Meditation

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH.We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p—7:30p. Free

Free

Magic the Gathering Weekly Tournament!

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring you deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p-8p. $12

Intro to Climbing Class

Rocknasium the Climbing Gym 720 Olive Drive, Suite S, Davis

ROCKNASIUM. Learn how to rock climb, with a focus on knot-tying, equipment, technique, falling, padding, & spotting. Open to those 13 years or older. 6p—8p. $35–$45

$35 – $45

Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy

Sudwerk Brewing Co. 2001 2nd St, Davis

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk’s Pub Quiz hosted by Dr. Andy! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement. 7p—9p. Free

Free