THE BARN GALLERY. Group reaching sessions for The Best American Short Stories of 2024, with writing prompts and encouragement. Learn to get your own writing on the page. 6:30p—8p. $348.65
$348.65
35 events found.
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:
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Books & Talks
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ONLINE. Armed with cutting-edge research, humor, and a wealth of life experience, Jessica will discuss material from both of her books, The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation. Register online to attend. 7p—8:30p. Free
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AVID READER. Join us to hear local author Lisa Montanaro discuss her debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True. Lisa Montanaro is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian. She has a unique background as a performer, teacher of deaf students, lawyer, coach, speaker, and author. Everything We Thought Was True is her debut novel. 6p—7p. Free
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AVID READER. Local author Lisa Montanaro is thrilled to announce that the book launch event for her debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True. Come join Lisa for an author chat, book reading, and celebration as she launches her debut novel into the world. 6p—7:30p. Free |
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” The well known Serenity Prayer was written by America’s last public theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr. Please join Pastor Wes in the DCC Library for three Sundays starting February 2 for a discussion of Niebuhr’s most influential book, Moral Man and Immoral Society: A Study in Ethics and Politics. Mentioned in MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and claimed by politicians from both the right and the left, this book has helped shape public policy since 1932, when it was written. 11:30a—1p. Free
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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Celebrate the museum’s groundbreaking exhibitions at our free public opening celebration. Through Their Eyes: Selections from the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection, the first US presentation of the renowned contemporary art collection from Italy, and Ruby Neri: Taking the Deep Dive, Neri’s first solo museum exhibition. 2p—5:30p. Free
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join the conversation! We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation – no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death. 10a—11:15a. Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. There is no sparring. Students have fun using their “angry face” while punching, chopping, and kicking (the air). 3p—4p. First class free |
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AVID READER. Join us to hear from Liese Greensfelder as she discusses her memoir, Accidental Shepherd. Liese Greensfelder is a freelance writer focusing on medicine, biology, and agriculture. She has worked as a farm advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension and as a science writer for UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley, and she initiated an agricultural development project in the Guatemalan highlands. 6p—7p. Free
Free
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JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” The well known Serenity Prayer was written by America’s last public theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr. Please join Pastor Wes in the DCC Library for three Sundays starting February 2 for a discussion of Niebuhr’s most influential book, Moral Man and Immoral Society: A Study in Ethics and Politics. Mentioned in MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and claimed by politicians from both the right and the left, this book has helped shape public policy since 1932, when it was written. 11:30a—1p. Free
Free
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This 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, 4-6 pm). Beer and wine available for purchase on tap, featuring emcee Dr. Andy Jones. To...
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SUDWERK BREWING COMPANY. Season 11 of this series, featuring actors reading work by writers from Davis and beyond, takes place on Second Sundays of the month at a convivial indoor beer hall. The February 9 event features exciting new flash fiction by Hema Padhu (read by Katherine ‘Kat’ Miller) and Grant Faulkner (read by Matt K. Miller). Emcee Dr. Andy Jones. Beer and wine for purchase, dinner served till 7 p.m. 4p – 6p Free.
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This 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...
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. There is no sparring. Students have fun using their “angry face” while punching, chopping, and kicking (the air). 3p—4p. First class free |
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PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free
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1121 RICHARDS BL. Casual storytelling by good public speakers around a ridiculously fake campfire. For fun. Bring your own cushions and blanket. Sit low around the orange glow. Free admission and free cocoa this time! 7p—8:30p. Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” The well known Serenity Prayer was written by America’s last public theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr. Please join Pastor Wes in the DCC Library for three Sundays starting February 2 for a discussion of Niebuhr’s most influential book, Moral Man and Immoral Society: A Study in Ethics and Politics. Mentioned in MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and claimed by politicians from both the right and the left, this book has helped shape public policy since 1932, when it was written. 11:30a—1p. Free
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Join Davis author Fallon O’Neill in the release of his 6th and last book in the Geist series. This will be a multi media presentation of the Geist world and the process that went into writing the series. A Q&A period will follow.
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The Davis Genealogy Club presents this popular topic to illustrate likely migratory roots of our British ancestors as described in the book, Albion’s Seed. What we know today as typical New England, Southern and Appalachian character came from cultural transplantation from Britain to America in...
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JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Free
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COMMUNITY ROOOM at INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Maíra Ribeiro, a Humphrey Fellow at UC Davis, takes us on a journey of discovery through her heartfelt reflections on the Global Humphrey Talks series. Maíra shares how connecting with Fellows from 12 different countries opened her eyes to the richness of their cultures, histories, &shared global challenges. From fascinating cultural tidbits to profound insights on pressing issues, her story celebrates the power of diversity and the bonds that bring us together. Free. 2p – 4p.
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Threats to cultural heritage are on the rise globally, due to factors ranging from war and intentional destruction to unfettered development and climate change. The 2025 Templeton Colloquium in Art History at the University of California, Davis — “Cultural Heritage at Stake: Between Conservation and Criminality” —- debates cultural heritage today and explores the stakes for the protection of culture around the globe. This year’s speakers — Lynn Meskell, Richard D. Green Professor of Anthropology in the School of Arts and Sciences, Professor in the Department of Historic Preservation, and curator in the Middle East and Asia sections at the Penn Museum; and Hrag Vartanian, Editor-in-chief and Co-founder of Hyperallergic, art critic, curator, artist and lecturer, and recipient of the Susan C. Larsen Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 — examine the issues challenging culture preservation internationally. 4p – 6p. Free.
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PENCE GALLERY. Bussie Parker Kehoe, the 2024 Pence Emerging Artist Award recipient, will talk with Director Natalie Nelson about the process of creating her mixed media pieces by pouring layered circles of discarded house paint. She’ll share her pathway to art making and working with found materials, followed by questions from the audience. 2p—3:30p. Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learning and practicing kung fu moves feel like playing! Tina creates an inclusive environment for her Kung Fu students because the focus is on self-improvement, not competition; rather, each child works toward a set goal at their own pace. There is no sparring. Students have fun using their “angry face” while punching, chopping, and kicking (the air). 3p—4p. First class free |
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PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free
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Does Nuclear Disarmament Activism “Work”? Taking Stock of Different Approaches A discussion with Prof. Stephen Herzog and Masako Toki of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies in Monterey Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7 pm Davis Friends Meeting...
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
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AVID READER. Lisa G. Materson is a professor of modern US women’s political history at the University of California at Davis. She documents the lives of women who challenged institutional power and its abuse, often at great cost to themselves, in order to assert the promises of US democracy. Ellen Hartigan-O’Connor is a specialist in early American and women’s history. In addition to her appointment in the History Department at at the University of California at Davis, she is Associate Dean for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. 6p—8p. Free
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UCD CONFERENCE CENTER. MHC is the LARGEST student-run mental health conference in California! Join us for an engaging and informative event focused on promoting mental health destigmatization, education, and advocacy. Featuring guest keynote speakers, interactive workshops, healing spaces, caucuses, and more! Register online. 9a—5p. Free
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