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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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Annual Ceramics Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

APRIL 5 THRU MAY 7. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features some of the most intriguing ceramic artists from around the country. Free

Free

Somewhere Beyond Time: Maxine Solomon

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU APRIL 11 – MAY 7. PENCE GALLERY. Series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity & energy. Reminiscent of Solomon’s experiences living in Northern California & abroad.

Free
Ongoing

Near and Far: The World in Focus

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free

Free

Maxine Solomon: Somewhere Beyond Time

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Maxine Solomon’s current series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity, and energy. This exhibit is generously sponsored by Pat & Hoy Carman. Free

Free

Moments in Time & Space

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free

Free

Exhibit: Work of Kari Uhlman

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free

Free

Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Wood’s captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free

Free

Art Spark

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

Hands-on art program. Experiment with all sorts of techniques & mediums. Exercises inspired by this season’s shows—Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965-1985; the introspective abstractions of Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock; & the whimsical dogs in Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers. Sat & Sun, 12p–4p. Free

free

30th Annual Pence Gallery Garden Tour

Multiple Venues

MULTIPLE VENUES. A Davis-wide self-guided tour of 7-10 art gardens celebrating creativity in the outdoors. Tickets available April 7th. All proceeds benefit the Pence. 12p–5p. $25–$35

$25 – $35

30th Annual Pence Gallery Garden Tour

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Self-guided tour through five private gardens in Davis. Watch artists paint live and hear from Yolo County Master Gardners. Gift bag to first 200 people. 12-5p. Free

$25 – $35

Miniature Paint Night

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5

$5

Group Kirtan & More

Barefoot Yoga Studio Davis 1015 Olive Dr,, Davis

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Kirtan, the chanting of sacred mantras, is an easy yet sublime method of meditation. Join for an evening of live acoustic music, mantras and ancient wisdom. Vegan refreshments served. 6:30–8p. Free

Free