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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JUNE & SIMPLE invites all young artists and makers to show and sell their work at the store this November. Join us for this community event, and support talented kids from Davis.
ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a–11a. Free
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
Communicare Health Center is excited to commemorate and help support the preservation of Mexican and Latinx culture by inviting the community to a family-oriented Día de los Muertos event at the CommuniCare Garden & Outdoor Classroom, 215 W. Beamer St. in Woodland. Running from 4–8p., the free event will include an interactive altar installation, traditional […]
This Friday from 4:30-7:30pm, students from the Davis RockBand University are hosting their free annual Halloween showcase at Sudwerk! Come by to support the kids' progress this year, show off your Halloween costume, enjoy beer, and free candy!
Davis Community Church plans to have some spooky fun with its historic roots over the Halloween weekend. Tours of the historic church will include a brew of surprises cooked up by the church’s scouting programs. Did you know there is a basement and a Harry Potter bathroom under the stairwell? Tour the secret chambers of […]
Join us for our last 4th Friday of the year in beautiful Downtown Winters! Visit Winters with family and friends to enjoy an array of activities including: Live Music & Dancing Food & Drinks Farmer's Market Pumpkin Painting with Winters Collective & Vintique Marketplace Kids Costume Contest Face Painting & more! LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE: 5-7pm: […]
Join us the last weekend of October for a three day festival in Downtown Winters to celebrate the Fall Harvest. Enjoy live music, food & drink specials, a local vendor fair, our annual Spooktacular Fun Run, and other fun activities for the whole family! FOURTH FRIDAY Friday, October 28 | 5-10pm Main Street between Railroad […]
F R I Live music : Bomba Fried Rice 6:00 S A T Artisans at noon Folklorico Juvenil Danzantes 5:00 J.B. Barton 5:30 The Deadbeats with Joe Craven 6:30 S U N John Paul Hodge & Hattie Craven 4:00 all are welcome, no admission. Donations to the artists encouraged.
End of Harvest Celebration with The VinylTones + Andes Wood Fire Pizza. Join us for a family-friendly evening of music, wine, and food (including a food truck)! Bottle sales only during the event in the park. This will be our last Music in the Park for this year! This will be picnic-style seating, so please […]
After a two-year hiatus, the California Agriculture Museum presents Tractors & Brews. This event features music, local food vendors, and brews, whiskey, and wine. The event runs from 6–9p at the California Agriculture Museum, 1958 Hays Lane in Woodland. Event proceeds benefit the museum. Tickets are on sale for $10, online at https://www.californiaagmuseum.org/, in house, […]
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