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.
Davis Phoenix coalition is an LGBTQ youth group oriented toward making connections and fostering a community. Our bi-weekly meetings feature activities such as tote painting, LGBT sexual education classes and self defense classes. This weeks activity is: CLOTHES SWAP We grow of our clothes so fast (figuratively and literally) as the trends come and go. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Avid Reader's story time on October 9 will feature a reading of Anzu the Great Kaiju, an adorable picture book about a tiny monster with a big heart trying to follow in his family's footsteps. Snacks and activities will also be provided. This event is sponsored by June Care.
Help celebrate 11 years of Berryessa Brewing! Join us for a full afternoon of exceptional blue grass music with Dead Winter Carpenters, Red Dog Ash, and Matt & George and Their Pleasant Valley Boys!! Feast on food from Cousin's Maine Lobster, The Buckhorn BBQ truck, and Thavma Gourmet Greek Truck! Enjoy the opportunity to enjoy […]
The charity partner for Oct. 9, 2022 is Soroptimist of Davis. The Odd Fellows Hall will open at 12 pm. Bingo play will begin at 1 pm. Please note that the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge follows state and Yolo County health guidelines on indoor masking. For questions, please contact Alice Stewart at alices0902@gmail.com. About Davis […]
Join us for this year's double event: Saturday, Oct. 8 at 4 pm (via Zoom) and Sunday, Oct. 9 from 1–4 pm in person. The Oct. 8 online program will include short presentations, entertainment, activities, and raffle prizes. The in-person event on Oct. 9 will take place outdoors, with snacks and fun activities for guests. […]
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 […]
“Preconcert Discussion from 1:15–1:45 pm with composer Yu-Hui Chang and Empyrean director Sam Nichols.” Program Harrison Birtwistle: Crowd Jennifer Ellis, solo harp This piece is an exploration of resonance, and in the essential nature of the earliest harps. Crowd (etymologically related to the Celtic words crwth, cruit, and crot) was the English term used for […]
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