Arts Alliance Davis

The Building Foundations Art Program
2025-05-01 15:45 - 17:45, 2025-05-08 15:45 - 17:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2005 GUMBINGER AVE, woodland ca, 2005 GUMBINGER AVE, woodland ca, Woodland, 95776, United States
The Building Foundations Program ; is an 8-week training program designed for
Artists of beginner/intermediate level to focus on building essential skills in drawing, painting, color and design.
This initiative is to foster a supportive community of Artists striving for Growth and Development. The program focuses on providing a structured environment to develop skills and nurture the artistry of illustration, painting and design.
Adult and Highschool groups will also be open; please fill out the interest form on the website for more information : https://www.theschoolofbyc.com/

Tales for Tails
2025-05-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street
Stephens Davis Branch Library
315 E 14th St
Davis, CA 95616

Read to a therapy dog! Animals are ideal reading companions. For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room.
First come, first served. No prior reservations.
Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program.
Check website for cancellations.

No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 757-5593. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Art Explorers: Family Open Studio
2025-05-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 1919 F St, Davis CA, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.)
Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout.
All ages
Price: $5 per attendee
Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm
January dates:
1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
February dates:
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
March dates:
3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
April dates:
4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25
May dates:
5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30

Davis Farmers Market
2025-05-03 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-10 08:00 - 13:00 | Central Park, 101 C St, Davis, CA, United States
Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine.
Walk rows of stalls lined with an array of fruits and vegetables, including certified organic produce, choice meats, chicken, seafood, wine, local eggs and honey. Choose from a variety of fresh-baked goods, plants, flowers and gifts. Enjoy a picnic from one of our many food stands, made from market ingredients.
See the vendor list here: https://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/our-sellers/
Farmers Market Hours
Central Park: Saturdays 8a–1p (year-round), and Wednesdays 3p–6p (October through April); 4p–8p (May through September)
UC Davis – North Quad: Wednesdays 10a–1:30p (fall and spring quarters)
Sutter Davis Hospital: Thursdays 10a–1p (May through September)
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento: Thursdays 2:30p–5:30p

A Weekend of Tule Teachings with Diana Almendariz and Family
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | International House (I-House), 10 College Pk.
Join us for a weekend of Tule Teachings, led by Diana Almendariz and her daughters Christina Almendariz and Ooti Maxine. Through two free, public events – a field trip and a hands-on workshop – they will introduce the community to the natural and cultural importance of tule, and share their understanding of how tule has been – and can be again – interwoven into our land, waterways and our lives, through stories and touch.
While rooted in Wintun ecology and culture, learning to care for tule benefits all those who live alongside it. With this in mind, Diana complements her cultural storytelling with scientific knowledge, and encourages a holistic approach to learning where all compatible perspectives are encouraged to thrive.
Field Trip to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area | Suggested Donation please RSVP
Saturday May 3, 9 am-12pm
Caravan begins at Yolo Bypass Wildlife Headquarters (45211 Co Rd 32B (aka Chiles Rd), Davis, CA 95618). This auto-tour through the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area will introduce participants to the natural ecology of these wetlands, along with its plant, animal, insect, and bird familiars. The caravan will stop at 2 locations for exploration and discussion with Diana and other knowledge keepers of the marsh. Space is limited, so ride-shares and carpools are strongly encouraged.
Please complete our registration form so we may gather information on how to best accommodate the needs of our community members. Further instructions (including agenda, what to bring, etc) will be emailed to registrants closer to the event.
Please register for this event here: bit.ly/tulefieldtrip
Making with Tule Hands-on Workshop | Suggested Donation please RSVP
Sunday, May 4, 3-6pm
International House Davis, backyard
The workshop will introduce participants to how tule has been used historically by Native Californian peoples, and how we might care for it so it can take care of us. Created for beginners, the workshop will help you feel comfortable with handling and using tule for making cordage and/or dolls. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please register for this event here: bit.ly/tuleteaching
Bios:
Diana Almendariz is a naturalist, culture-bearer, storyteller, and visual artist who has been working on the cultural and ecological revival and restoration of her Wintun homeland for over three decades. Her practice includes storytelling, land-based pedagogy, and traditional arts such as basket-weaving, boat-making, and more. She has been passing on this knowledge to her daughters who are accomplished cultural workers themselves.
Christina is a Native Californian cultural practitioner of Maidu/Wintun/Hupa and Yurok heritage, a Montessori teacher and mother of five, who is passionate about nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards.
Ooti Maxine is a cultural practitioner and a visual artist, who has grown up in her Maidu homeland in Sacramento, and speaks of the many influences that shape contemporary life for Native Californians.
This project is a partnership of the YoloSol Collective, the International House Davis, the Yolo Basin Foundation, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This project has been made possible in part by a grant from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts, in partnership with the California Arts Council, a state agency, the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and with support from Imagining America.

Davis Food Co-op’s Spring Block Party
2025-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St.
You’re Invited to the Block Party!

May 3rd, 4-7 pm
Davis Food Co-op / 620 G St in Davis
Join us for our FREE annual spring Block Party celebrating the Co-op and its members including live music, local food, petting zoo, photobooth, games, vendors & more
VIP Lounge for Members: Enjoy a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) on the Co-op for the first hour of the party. The first 50 members who check in get a free piece of Co-op merch! Members can also play VIP Bingo for a prize!
Event Schedule
Photo Booth 4-8 pm
Cross Walk Painting 4-5 pm
Petting Zoo 4-6 pm
Face Painting 5:30 -7 pm
Pin Making 6-7 pm
Dance Party with Cowboys After Dark starts at the stage at 5 pm!

PTDT Spring Concert: “Pressing Restart…”
2025-05-03 19:00 - 20:15 | Louise H Kellogg Memorial Theater at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
The Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre invites the community to join them for the premiere of their new work: Pressing Restart… a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of why it can be important to stop, rethink, and create a new beginning, whether we are an individual, a country, or a world.
Joining the PTDT are the PTDT Apprentice Company, Light Ballet Company, and The Third Stage. Known for work that integrates a strong sense of athleticism and technical training with idiosyncratic movements and a diverse range of movers, including dancers ranging in age from 10 to 90+, this is not your average dance performance!
The performance will open Sat, May 3 @ 7pm, with a follow up matinee performance on Sun, May 4 @ 2pm.
Tickets are available in advance and at the door: $20 – General Admission / $15 – Children, Students, & Adults 65+
For more info and/or to purchase tickets, please email office@trokanski.com or call (530)756-3949
This concert has been funded, in part, by Douglas Neuhauser, Kimberly Baxter, and Thomas S. Nesbitt & Lisa DeAmicis.

Community Playdate at DPNS
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Davis Parent Nursery School (Danbury), 1447 Danbury St., Davis, CA, 95616
Parents and young children are invited to join a free community playdate at Davis Parent Nursery School. Meet new friends and play outside with preschool playground equipment at the DPNS location on Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School’s campus, where 2-Day and 3-Day preschool programs are held.

Little Coyotes Forest Kinder Open House
2025-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | City of Davis Putah Creek South Fork Preserve, Mace Blvd, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
Little Coyotes Forest Kinder is Davis Forest School’s land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine. We have locations in both Davis (South Fork Preserve) and Sacramento (William B. Pond area), running Monday through Friday. This program creates a nurturing and gentle transition for children who are taking their first steps beyond the familiar comforts of home. We provide a supportive environment where they can begin to explore and engage with the natural world around them, encouraging a sense of curiosity, independence, and confidence in their early learning journey.
Curious to learn more, meet the mentors, and see for yourself what Little Coyotes is all about? Join us for an upcoming OPEN HOUSE!

Davis
Sunday May 4th, 11AM – 1PM

Sacramento
Sunday, May 18th, 11AM – 1PM
Please RSVP through the link on our website.

Pence Gallery Garden Tour 2025
2025-05-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Private gardens in Davis
Pence Gallery Garden Tour 2025
Sunday, May 4, 2025, noon – 5 PM

Stroll through six gardens throughout Davis on the Pence Gallery Garden Tour, savoring the beauty of spring and learning about gardening from Yolo County Master Gardeners. View local artists Leslie Allen, Patrick Cosgrove, Raquel Cox, Karen Fess, Marlene Lee, and Barbara Smithson as they paint outdoors in the gardens. At the Pence, enjoy three stunning art exhibits by regional artists, a free snack bag (limited to the first 150 people), and a quick tour at 2 PM by our Director of the Biophilia exhibit. The Garden Tour is a major fundraising event that supports the mission of the Pence Gallery, a nonprofit art organization that serves the community through exhibits and programs promoting the work of local and regional artists.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting April 4:
Garden Tour tickets are $25 for Members, $30 for Non-Members, and $35 the day of the event. You can purchase them at the Pence & www.pencegallery.org, and Redwood Barn. Tickets purchased online through our website will be ready for pick up at the Pence the following business day. Please note that tickets are limited for purchase on the day of the event, and we encourage you to purchase them ahead of time.

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Tandem Properties, Bill & Nancy Roe, MAK Design + Build, Bonnie & Kit Lam, Recology; Garden Artistry, Roger & Claudia Salquist, Andy & Laurie Gagnon, The Mustard Seed, Henry & Kathy Thornhill, Michael Glassman, Charles Cunningham & Deborah Dunham, Anne & Dave Hawke, Redwood Barn, Davis Food Co-op; Pam Marrone & Michael Rogers, Ryann & Patrick Fuller, Deedra & Jerry Johnson, Lori Prizmich & Associates, Brodie Hamilton & Sharon Schauer, Mary Brooks, Kim Eichorn, Morse Custom Homes & Remodeling, Christine Bruhn, Mike & Judy Davis, Cynthia Gerber, Barbara & Craig Smithson, Newsbeat, Janet Saunders & Roy Kaplan, Copyland, and Pacific Coast Seed.

Image: Susan Stoll, “Swallowtail”

PTDT Spring Concert: “Pressing Restart…”
2025-05-04 14:00 - 15:15 | Louise H Kellogg Memorial Theater at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
The Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre invites the community to join them for the premiere of their new work: Pressing Restart… a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of why it can be important to stop, rethink, and create a new beginning , whether we are an individual, a country, or a world.
Joining the PTDT are the PTDT Apprentice Company, Light Ballet Company, and The Third Stage. Known for work that integrates a strong sense of athleticism and technical training with idiosyncratic movements and a diverse range of movers, including dancers ranging in age from 10 to 90+, this is not your average dance performance!
The performance opens on Sat, May 3 @ 7pm, with a follow up performance on Sun, May 4 @ 2pm.
All performances are held at the Louise H Kellogg Memorial Theater, at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop.
Tickets are available in advance and at the door: $20 – General Admission / $15 – Children, Students, & Adults 65+.
For more info and/or to purchase tickets, please email office@trokanski.com or call (530)756-3949.
This concert has been funded, in part, by Douglas Neuhauser, Kimberly Baxter, and Thomas S. Nesbitt & Lisa DeAmicis.

Sweet Peas Pod Support Group
2025-05-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 | 2121 2nd Street Suite 101A, Davis, CA 95618, 2121 2nd Street, Suite 101A, Davis, 95618, United States
Join our Monday Morning Support Group for pregnant moms, parents, or caregivers, with babies up to 6 months old or non-walking.
STARTING MARCH 3rd!
Come meet birth & postpartum healthcare professionals!
Whether you need guidance, connection, or a moment to breathe, you’ll find a COMMUNITY ready to support you.
WHAT TO EXPECT?

Meaningful conversations on parenting, baby development, and self-care
Gentle activities for your little ones to support their overall development
Insightful discussions with healthcare professionals and child development experts.

At Sweet Peas Pod, parenting is a journey we take together. This is more than a meeting—it’s a welcoming space to build friendships, share wisdom, and celebrate milestones.
Please register online or call us today!

Free Youth Art Studio: After-School Open Studio
2025-05-06 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-13 15:30 - 17:30 | The Barn Studio, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695
Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects. For ages: Elementary + Middle (2nd – 6th Grade).

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? If so, join us on Tuesdays, from 5:30 pm-7 pm. Bring a project to work on and visit with your neighbors.
No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Free Youth Art Studio: Mini Open Studio
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | 512 gibson road, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, C, 95695, United States
Weekly on Wednesday Mornings
10:00am – 11:30 am
Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills.
Come explore, play, and create together!
Advance registration encouraged. Materials are provided. Dress for mess.

Children’s Gymnastics Classes
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
Two gymnastics classes for children are now offered on Wednesdays after school at the Davis Arts Center!
Gymnastics promotes overall physical fitness by enhancing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Through structured routines and exercises, kids develop strong muscles and bones, ensuring a healthy foundation for their growth. Gymnastics also nurtures discipline and perseverance as young athletes learn to master new skills through consistent practice and dedication. The sport also fosters self-confidence and boosts self-esteem as children witness their progress and achievements over time.

Tumbling & Flipping Class Wednesdays 2-3PM.
In this class, children will learn the basics of gymnastics, and additionally focus on learning a variety of tumbles, handsprings, and somersaults. These are the most exciting skills in gymnastics, and by practicing them children develop a strong and powerful body.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Class Wednesdays 3-3:30PM.
Rhythmic gymnastics, one the most beautiful of the Olympic categories, is a synthesis of sport, art, and aesthetics. This form of gymnastics combines light equipment manipulation with expressive movements from gymnastics, ballet, dance, and acrobatics. Students will learn how to move gracefully while manipulating rope, hoop, ball, stick, and ribbon.

Picnic in the Park! Davis Farmers Market
2025-05-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Central Park, 101 C St, Davis, CA, United States

Storytime at Pioneer Park
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Pioneer Park, 5036 Hamel Street, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
The Library is on the loose in Davis’ beautiful outdoors! Meet us in Pioneer Park in South Davis every 2nd and 4th Thursday for a morning of stories and songs. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting.

2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Larry Williams
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Logos Books, 513 2nd Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Lifting The Veil
Larry Williams
oil painting
May 3 – 30
2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: May 9, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616
Larry Williams is a retired art teacher whose work utilizes rich colors and enigmatic shapes. His background in stage and lighting design underscores a theatrical quality to his work. He incorporates forms that suggest or tease real life while slipping away into abstraction. As in a dream where events are transient, he endeavors to create works that are just outside of the conscious and just inside of the subconscious. He would like the viewer to enter this realm when viewing his paintings; don’t try to identify specifics, just experience and trust what you see.
View more of the artist’s work at:
www.larrywilliams-art5.com
Facebook.com/larrywilliams.sac
Instagram.com/larrywilliamsart5
Contact the artist for more information and prices on his work at larrywilliamsart5@gmail.com
You can meet Larry Williams at his 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on May 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Live music will be provided by The Folk Music Folks.
Public receptions for local artists will also be held at various venues on that same evening in conjunction with the Davis Downtown 2nd Friday ArtAbout. You can see more details and download a map of venues at facebook.com/davisartabout or https://theartery.net/2nd-friday-artabout.

UC Davis Plant Sale
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Teaching Nursery, 920 Garrod Dr, Davis, Ca
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Our public clearance plant sale is your last chance to purchase from our inventory of attractive, climate-ready plants including Arboretum All-stars and California natives. All our remaining plants are marked down. Funds from these plant sales & membership fees support the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden’s environmental leadership programs, the growth of our gardens & collections & the wide variety of free, educational events we offer the public. 9a – 11p.

New Harmony Jazz Band @ the Whole Earth Festival
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | UC Davis Quad
Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards at the Main Stage on the Quad!
