THRU December 23. PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Exhibit traces the Asian American Activism movement from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the University of California, Davis campus. Using documents, photographs, and oral histories recordings, this interactive exhibit strives to diversify online sources for Asian American History and ethnic studies.
THRU Feb 10. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Democracy by Participation highlights the life and career of Cruz Reynoso (1931-2021), the first Chicano Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, former professor at the UC Davis School of Law, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Hollowell is a rising star in the art world, known primarily for paintings & drawings that map the body through figuration & abstraction. Exhibit features soft pastel drawings. On view until May 8, 2023.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. First-generation art faculty member & UC Davis Professor Emeritus Roy De Forest (1930-2007) is beloved for his colorful narrative figurative paintings, drawings & prints. Exhibition on view until May 8, 2023.
THRU JAN 7. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. A member of the UC Davis studio art faculty and a participant in the Bay Area Funk Movement, Wiley produced an iconic body of work.
THRU JAN 7. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. A thrilling exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by the leading 20th-Century Funk artists from California and Chicago.
Our free Healing Arts program begins on Sept. 30. This 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art-making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning […]
“Woven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh,” an exhibition of traditional Bangladeshi textiles noted for a weaving technique that creates surface decorations, opens at the UC Davis Design Museum on Oct. 3. This exhibition features fine-count Jamdani, the ornate textile that has experienced a revival in Bangladesh. Jamdani artisans employ the same weaving techniques of […]
In this 6-session workshop, watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will guide you in discovering how to capture the attitude, mood, and gestures of a person in an environment. Participants will explore how to structure design aesthetics, composition, shape, value, and color in relation to the figure and the surroundings. No portrait painting experience is necessary, but […]
Steve Briscoe’s exhibit, Worthy Mysteries, includes a stunning selection of found object sculpture, paintings, and installations that invite both contemplation and joyful delight. Using second-hand objects such as old signs, stencils, and chairs, he builds structures that seem precariously connected. His series of hand-made tools of unknown function seems to hint at our universal ability […]
Super Owl is celebrating its 5th Anniversary with original live music and a "Rocktobrewfest" 5K and 5 Mile run/walk organized by A Change of Pace Foundation. Register for the race now by going to https://runsignup.com/rocktobrewfest. Your race entry includes a t-shirt and finisher medal, plus a post-race beer (21+) and/or sno-cone. Proceeds from the race […]
ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a–11a. Free
At the Pence Gallery, Fiberscapes features quilted landscapes by artist Marjan Kluepfel, who has been creating art quilts since 1990. After working in academia for many years, she is now a full-time studio artist in Davis, California. Kluepfel's works are inspired by the beautiful and varied landscapes of Northern California. Constructed out of hand-dyed fabrics and […]
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
Chris Froh, percussion and UC Davis lecturer in music Program Paul Engle: Cavities Joseph Donald Peterson: Put the kettle on Jacob Lane: Ritornello Colin Minigan: Shaped Scattered Bryndan Moondy: devant l’eau noir (Glint II) Adam Strawbridge: counter_culture.exe
MUSIC Tonight, we are honored to have the MRQ Band playing songs like Sentimental Journey, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Bye Bye Blackbird, Ain’t Misbehaving, Fever, Route 66, & Summertime. GLASS OF WINE – Friday 5-8pm A glass of wine in our beautiful gardens is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or to […]
The Prince Street Players version of Lewis Carroll's unflappable young heroine, Alice, who takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties. Playing Cards hold court and nothing is as it seems in this land where whimsy and wordplay are the […]
This Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament is professionally run. Players will have the fun of testing their poker skills against others, and there are big cash prizes for the winners. Only 36 tickets will be sold for this event, costing $60 per person. Players can buy extra chips during the first segment of play. At […]
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