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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
EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Featuring hands-on activities by the UCD Chemistry Club, local high school Robotics clubs, the Bohart Entomology Museum, Citrus Circuit, MOSAIC Children’s Museum, NorCal Bats, Tuleyome and more. 10a—2p. Free
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Join us for our annual festivities including live music, local food trucks, beer & wine, vendors, petting zoo, activities, & more. VIP section for Owners / Members includes Free Beer & Wine, Free Snacks & Giveaways. 5p—7p. Free
SECRET SPOT. Sit back & indulge in a live performance by two exceptionally skilled musicians from our local scene. 6p-9p. $15
PENCE GALLERY; various locations. Visit five gorgeous private gardens in Davis on this self-guided tour, and enjoy learning about plant selection from Yolo County Master Gardeners. Stop by the Pence for a special demonstration by Inga Poslitur of her floral paintings from 2-5 PM, or take a quick tour of her exhibit Renewal at 1 PM. Also, the first 150 people to visit the Pence can pick up a free snack bag. 12p—5p. $25—35
ROCKNASIUM. Join us for an awesome craft fair featuring 7+ Davis local artists and vendors, live music from local band, Big Fish, and some climbing. Craft fair & live music entry is FREE. Anyone hoping to climb MUST fill out a Rocknasium waiver and purchase a day pass. 2p—6p. Free
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. First Sundays. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservation required. Sept–Feb: 3p–5p. March–Aug 9a–11p. Free
The Midnight Dip plays Parkside Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Davis (next to Ace) from 6 PM to 9 PM on Friday, May 10th. This event is free to the public.
UC DAVIS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LODGE. Give your old outdoor gear a new life and pick up some new gear, at no cost to you! The entire event is free, we only ask that participants bring one item to donate for entrance. We hope to provide the Davis community with the materials they need for their next outdoor adventure! 2p—5p. Free
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch university sheep munch on campus lawns through this public grazing event. 9:30am—3pm. Free
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch university sheep munch on campus lawns through this public grazing event. 9:30am—3pm. Free
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch university sheep munch on campus lawns through this public grazing event. 9:30am—3pm. Free
YOLO BYPASS WILDLIFE AREA. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in instances of flooding. Reservations required. Tours do not run in July, August, & September. 9a–12p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards amidst the splendor of the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair. 11a—1p. Free
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. An open house to learn about bees! 1p–4p. Free
DAVIS COMMONS. Learn about Davis and its blooming plant-life while searching for clues on a fun scavenger bike ride! 10:30a-2p. Free