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.
UNIVERSITY MALL. Family-fun, interactive space of UFO legends, alien artifacts & the paranormal. Incl game room, dance parties & hands-on exhibits. Wed–Sun.
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
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.
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.
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.
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition celebrating Women's History Month through both historic & contemporary pieces. Showcases influential women who have pioneered artistic movements & shaped the media throughout Northern California, highlighting their tenacity & artistic legacies.
THRU MARCH 31st. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Exhibit by local contemporary feminist artist who highlights inspirational women from across the world. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Showcases legal milestones & harrowing stories of brave Chinese American women. Curated by Dr. Chang C. Chen. Available at all Yolo County Libraries except South Davis Montgomery. Free
FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.
PENCE GALLERY. A joint exhibit featuring the work of painter Toni Rizzo, of Davis, and sculptor Cathi Newlin, of Sacramento. Both artists have a light-hearted, playful take on artmaking that leads them to explore imagery full of fantasy, surrealism, or comedic exaggeration.
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open for application by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply online, link in post. $30 member
THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free
N STREET PARK. Help install new trees, flowers and shrubs to make N Street Park and neighborhood more beautiful. No previous experience necessary. RSVP to reserve your volunteer spot. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fun, educational hands-on experiences in a class setting designed to teach anyone from wine connoisseurs to keen enthusiasts looking to learn more about wine. Finishes with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.
EXPLORIT MUSEUM. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5
1224 LEMON AVE. Have broken tools? Materials and instruction provided during this free tool repair workshop. 10a–2p. Free
UNIVERSITY MALL. Over 40 vintage, Fem, Anime, funko & crafts vendors. Updates & vendor applications on IG: @neighborhood.market530. 10a–5p
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CRT. Join Village Dance for their monthly, free, family-friendly daytime dance party. 11a—1:30p
UNIVERSITY MALL. Shop the neighborhood market, featuring makers, vintage clothing, records jewerly, & more. 11a—6p
PARK WINTERS. A guided exploration of the magical Western Yolo County countryside, with hundreds of acres of farmland, 150 year old trees, timeless gardens & a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please arrive at 11:30. 12p–1p. $20
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A performance by the Davis Repertory Theatre of stories from local women about what it means to be a woman right in a post-Roe America. 1p.
BOHART MUSEUM, UC DAVIS. Family-friendly event celebrating millipedes, centipedes, arachnids & other many-legged arthropods. 1p–4p. Free
ARROYO PARK. Hear environmentally focused poems written and recorded by seventh grade students in Davis. 1—4p
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Corduroy is an expansion of the beloved children’s picture book that follows the little teddy bear, Corduroy, as he wanders through a department store in search of his missing button. $7-20
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A story about identity, family & responsibility. Features classic songs from the Disney film. 2p–4p. $10
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. Women's Lacrosse takes on Columbia. Free admission. 5p.
HICKEY GYM, UC DAVIS. Program includes performances of new works by graduate & undergraduate students mentored by Professor David Grenke. Limited seating. Online registration required. 7p–8:30p.
MONDAVI CTR. David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, & Conrad Lozano perform with fellow creative spirit, singer & songwriter Gaby Moreno. Moreno, born & raised in Guatemala, is known for her original blend of jazz, soul, blues, & 1960s rock. 7:30p. $19.50–$75
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. An intimate evening of music, dance, & stories featuring a variety of songs from classic & contemporary Broadway to pop. Starring Broadway singers from New York & Los Angeles. 7:30p. $20–$40
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN. Features gorgeous programs with exciting guest artists. Free for youth under 18. 7:30p–9:30p. $12–$30
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. $20.
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free
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