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Exhibit: Asian American Activism: From the 1960s to the Present

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

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.

Free

Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

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.

Free

Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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.

Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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.

Free
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William T. Wiley Exhibition

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

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.

California Funk to Figuration: A New Narrative Mythology

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

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.

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Healing Arts Program (6-Sessions)

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

Free

Woven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh

Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, Davis

“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 […]

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Figurative Watercolor Painting Class with Misuk Goltz (6 Sessions)

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

$180 – $190
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Worthy Mysteries: New Work by Steve Briscoe

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

Free
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Fiberscapes: Quilted Landscapes by Marjan Kluepfel

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

Free

Interwoven

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Interwoven is an exhibit by a group of artists who have been meeting for several years to pursue shared questions of making art in our time. Members originate from places as distant as India and Germany, and as near as Davis. Educated in many aspects of art and design, the group shares a deep curiosity […]

Free
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Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

The Persian Revival, by Talinn Gregor Book Chat 6pm-7pm at the International House, Davis

Free
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Fit4Mom: Yoga in the Vineyard

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

The last Yoga in the Vineyard of the season is Wednesday, October 12th, from 6-8:30 at Great Bear Vineyards! Costumes are highly encouraged for this super fun Moms Night Out! For just $20 you'll get a 45-min yoga flow and a glass of wine. Bring your own snacks for after class and the beautiful sunset! […]

$20
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Davis Parent University: Dr. Michele Borba

Dr. Michele Borba Dr. Borba is as well-known for her down-to-earth speaking style as she is for cutting-edge insights. Her informative presentations leave audiences with usable strategies.  Dr. Borba is a regular contributor to the TODAY show (over 150 appearances) and has also appeared on Dateline, Dr. Phil, The View, NBC Nightly News, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, […]

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Aida Cuevas at the Mondavi Center: Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo (45th Anniversary Performance)

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

Cuevas has been a legendary and powerful voice in Mexican music for more than 40 years. Known as "The Queen of Mariachi," Cuevas was the first female mariachi singer to win a Grammy. Audiences adore Cuevas for her unswerving devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms. This rousing […]

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Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints

Woodstock's Pizza (Woodstock's) 219 G St., Davis

WOODSTOCK'S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass—& every pint after that night is 50% off for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.

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