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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

Off The Grid

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THRU FEB 11. THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. innovative approaches to contemporary and traditional fiber arts, featuring artists: Jane Ingram Allen, Lynn Beldner, Brandy Bennett, Melanie Bown, June Daskalakis, Zen Du, Gioia Fonda, Roberta Monte James, Marjan Kluepfel, Penelope Lenaerts, Tanya Lieberman, Barbetta Lockart, Natalie Nelson, Carole Pirruccello, Elisa Reutinger, Marguerite Schaffron, Abigail Vargas, Susan Broadhurst Werrin & Roxanne Brodeur Young.

Free

Encounters UFO Xperience: The Alien Museum & Club UFO

University Mall 871 Russel Road, Davis

UNIVERSITY MALL. Family-fun, interactive space of UFO legends, alien artifacts & the paranormal. Incl game room, dance parties & hands-on exhibits. Wed–Sun.

$10 – $15

From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis

University of California Davis Davis

JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free

Free

Exhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. An exhibit exploring the history, purpose, & meaning of the iconic UC Davis water towers through a series of historical photographs & rare items.

Free

Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism. 

Free

Gallery 625: Shonna McDaniels, The Black Woman Experience

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

FEB 3 THRU APR 4. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento. 

Ongoing

Tiny Show

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.

Free

The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU FEB 3. PENCE GALLERY. Figurative paintings & drawings centering on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush to canvas. Mogilka was the recipient of the Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022. ArtAbout Reception.

Free

Steven Higgins: New Paintings Exhibition

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

JAN 11 THRU FEB 25. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A Sacramento based artist, Higgins’ Impressionistic works draw viewers in through bright colors and exciting textures.

Mark Bulwinkle: A Retrospective Exhibition

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

JAN 11 THRU FEB 26. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Showcases Bulwinkle’s mastery of color & form in both two & three dimensions throughout the last 5 decades. On display are a selection of his woodcuts & screen prints, including several from his time at the SF Art Institute. Bulwinkle’s flamboyant ceramic works from graduate school will also be featured, as well as papier-mache works that once decorated the walls of his iconic Manilla St. House, a towering steel assemblage sculpture built around a modest townhouse that became a landmark in Oakland from 1975–1991. Recent cut-steel works painted with colorful enamel will also be featured. In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. Reception Jan. 13, 7p.

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Free Yoga Fridays

Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis

ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a–11a. Free

Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions

Wyatt Deck UC Davis Arboretum

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

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Davis Public Library: Book Sale

Yolo County Library, Davis Branch (Yolo County Library) 315 E. 14th St.

STEVENS DAVIS LIBRARY. Monthly book sale located in the Blanchard Room open to members and non-members, featuring a special collection of movie DVD's & puzzles. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, Sun 10a–3p.

Free
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Senior Center Friday Films

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free

Free
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Mah Jongg Lessons

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

SENIOR CTR. Fun & friendly setting with an experienced group of volunteers. Lessons are progressive & students are encouraged to attend as many dates as they can. (Mah Jongg is played every Monday at 12p. in the Game Room.) Lessons on Fridays thru March 3, 1p–3p. Free

Free

Davis Waldorf Open House

Davis Waldorf School

Open House on Friday, February 3 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Visitors will be able to experience the Waldorf approach firsthand. Walk through our grades classrooms and view examples of student projects and artwork while enjoying curriculum related snacks. Musical performances by our strings program will occur throughout the evening. This event is open to […]

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Shonna McDaniels Reception & Artist Talk

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento. Reception 5:30p–8p, Artist Talk 6:30p–6:45p. Free

Free

MFA Open Studios

Art Grad Building & TB9

ART GRAD BUILDING & TB9. MFA Grad Student Open Studios. Artists will be available to show their work and talk about their practice. Feb, 3. 6—8p.

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Karaoke Night

Tommy J's 726 2nd Street, Davis

TOMMY J'S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.

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