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
Ongoing
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
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
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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Story Time at Avid & Co.
Avid & Co. 605 2nd St, DavisAVID & 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
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
Kids Yoga
Dixon Library 230 N 1st St, DixonDIXON LIBRARY. Yoga for kids! Call the Dixon Library for more info on this fun family friendly event! 11:30a-12p.
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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
Baby Wearing Fitness Class
Mirror Image Dance Company 2121 2nd St., Suite A106, DavisMIRROR 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 & HayesBIKE 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 AvenueBIKE 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, DavisCENTRAL 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, DixonDIXON 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,, DavisBAREFOOT 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
Mantra Meditation
Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, DavisDAVIS 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, DavisDAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring you deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p-8p. $12
Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy
Sudwerk Brewing Co. 2001 2nd St, DavisSUDWERK 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