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.
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 […]
On this trip the Yolo Audubon Society will visit Lake Solano County Park where Putah Creek runs between Yolo and Solano Counties. They will be looking for resident species as well as those that spend the winter in the area. The oak woodland, riparian habitat, and creek can result in bird sightings that include osprey, […]
Event: Help us plant trees at Slide Hill Park! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. Parking: Parking is available on Tulip Ln and Layton Dr. We will meet in the grassy field near the baseball diamond on the south side of the park. Coordinates are 38.560049, -121.716528. Safety: All […]
Celebrate Halloween by exploring the fascinating world of the plants that call Putah Creek home, and discover plants’ special skills called adaptations. What’s an adaptation? Find out how they help plants survive through a game show and a scavenger hunt. Create your own franken-plant with special talents that help them survive whether it’s hot, rainy, […]
Stroll through The Farm at Park Winters and Pick Your Own Bouquet from a wide selection of flowers including cosmos, marigolds, zinnias, dahlia, poppies, dianthus, sweet peas, love in a mist, agrostemmas, snap dragons, blooming artichokes and cardoons, ranunculus, sunflowers and more! This is an exclusive, artisanal experience with space to connect with the field […]
A weekend of Zombie activities begin with Zombie Paintball from 9a–3:30p on Oct. 29 at Davis Paintball, 24998 County Road 102 in Davis. Zombie Paintball features the use of green paint in a game of zombies vs. humans. Humans who get hit with green paint join the undead ranks. Can you survive the attack? Zombie Paintball […]
Meet us at the Pumpkin Patch! Stories, crafts and free books to all children who visit our booth! Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is located off Highway 113 and County Road 29 between Davis and Woodland. No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in […]
Learn to draw, paint, shade, and enhance oil paintings using pigment sticks. With guidance from artist and R&F tier instructor Sara Post, participants will learn how to employ techniques including solvent-thinned brushstrokes, rich subtle grounds, color blends with cold wax (medium, monotype, and thickly textured), and dramatic color. Dates: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 29–30 […]
Join in celebrating Filipino-American History Month! The theme this year is storytelling as a way to preserve our collective memory and practice collective care. There will be Filipino food trucks, games and activities for kids and families, book vendors for Filipino books and a panel of speakers about the Filipino-American Experience. No reservation required. Sponsored […]
Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.
Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
We are excited to host our annual Trunk or Treat! Everyone is welcome! We will have trunks full of treats, face painting, Thriller Dance Performance, Buckhorn food truck, Adult & Child beverages. zombie laser pistol, and so much more! You may also like the following events from Mirror Image Dance Company: Next month, 15th November, […]
Our tap room is open usual Saturday business hours, 12-6pm. Enjoy the live music of The Casual Coalition from 3-6pm. Thavma Gourmet Greek Food Truck will be parked for the afternoon. Please see our website FAQs page for more information regarding large parties and more on visiting our tap room.
Join longtime GM Stephen Gordon each Sat, 3–6p for a family- and beginner-friendly game of D&D. $20 for one child and one parent
Whether you think you have the best pumpkin carving skills or just want to enjoy beer while getting in the spooky spirit, Sudwerk's Pumpkins and Pints has you covered! Taking place Oct. 29, 3–7:30p, your ticket includes a beer, pumpkin, and pumpkin carving kit! You can also enter your pumpkin into our carved pumpkin contest […]
Whether you think you have the best pumpkin carving skills or just want to enjoy beer while getting in the spooky spirit, Sudwerk's Pumpkins and Pints has you covered! Taking place this Saturday from 3:00-7:30pm, your ticket includes a beer, pumpkin, and pumpkin carving kit! You can also enter your pumpkin into our carved pumpkin […]
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.
The Zombie Bike Ride’s family-friendly Pre-Bike Brew Party kicks off at Sudwerk Brewing Co. from 5–8p at 2001 Second St. Meet like-minded zombie friends, get a bite to eat together, and enjoy brews, boos, and plenty of Halloween candy at one of Davis’ most popular hangouts. Complete with a mini pumpkin patch and carved pumpkins. […]
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 […]
On Sat., Oct. 29, starting at 7 pm, join in on DMTC's 12th Annual SCARY-OKE!!! BOOOOOO!!!! Looking for a FRIGHTFULLY fun time and a chance to belt out your favorite tunes? Join all the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls at DMTC for our 12th annual Halloween SCARY-OKE night! Hundreds of songs to choose from! Kids and […]
Nella Rojas, voice Gilad Barakan, guitar Parker McAllister, bass Jaylen Petinaud, drums Nella’s music is a meeting place for her Venezuelan folklore roots, the influence of her contemporaries, and the music of the Andalusian region. Nella was born in Isla Margarita, an island off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. She has performed with artists such […]
Davis Chamber Players is a chamber music concert series featuring local professional musicians from the Davis and Sacramento areas. This next Fall concert on October 29th, 2022, will include Anita Felix (Sac Phil, Folsom Symphony) on violin, Micah Naler (Folsom Symphony) on viola, John Cozza (CSU piano professor and staff accompanist) on piano, Sam Bachelder, […]
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