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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

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

Exhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women

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

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

Free

Patti Warashina: New Ceramics Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Influential ceramicist who utilizes bright & vivid colors and idiosyncratic style. She sees her sculptures as canvases to paint, lending her works a sense of playfulness. Free

Free

Annual Ceramics Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

APRIL 5 THRU MAY 7. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features some of the most intriguing ceramic artists from around the country. Free

Free
Ongoing

Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

$30 – $35

Flesh and Frame

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

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

Free

Near and Far: The World in Focus

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

GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free

Free

Maxine Solomon: Somewhere Beyond Time

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Maxine Solomon’s current series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity, and energy. This exhibit is generously sponsored by Pat & Hoy Carman. Free

Free

Moments in Time & Space

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free

Free

Exhibit: Work of Kari Uhlman

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free

Free

Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Wood's captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free

Free

Neighborhood Tree Care

Mace Ranch Park 3141 5th St, Davis

MACE RANCH PARK. Work alongside your neighbors to care for young trees. Participants will weed, mulch and make minor stake adjustments. BYO water, snacks & sun protection. 9:30a—12p. Free

Free
Event Series Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

EXPLORIT SCI CTR. 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

$2 – $5

California Honey Festival, Woodland

Downtown Woodland

DOWNTOWN WOODLAND. A celebration of bees & other pollinators with fun for the whole family. Check out the honey lab, kid zone, live music, cooking demos & beer garden. 10a–5p. Free

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Bizzaro World

BIZZARO WORLD. Brand new comic books will be given away with no purchase necessary during this annual event celebrating the American comic art form and industry. 11a–9p. Free

Event Series Park Winters Garden Tour

Park Winters Garden Tour

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

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

$20
Event Series Kids D&D

Kids D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly D&D adventure for ages 9–15. Every Saturday. Purchase tickets in advance. 12p–2p. $10

$10

Art and Soul: Landscapes of Yolo County

Turkovich Winery 30471 Buckeye Rd, Winters

TUKOVICH WINERY. Featuring More than 20 works which reflect artist Rosann Turkovich's childhood home's rural vistas near Winters. Meet the artist and enjoy a wine reception. 2p–5p. Free

Free

Art and Soul: Landscapes of Yolo County

Turkovich Wines 30471 Buckeye Road, Winters

TURKOVICH WINES. More than 20 works reflecting artist Roseanne Turkovich Seitz's childhood home's rural vistas near Winters. A portion of sales will be donated to Historical Society of Winters. 2p–5p. Free

Free
Event Series Family D&D

Family D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20

$20

Big Sticky Mess: Jonny Gold Trio Reunion

Davis Food Co-op 620 G St, Davis

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Swinging tunes & sultry bossa nova! Be ready for energetic & silly music for dancing. Backyard event with food & activities. Family friendly. 5p–9p. Pricing TBD

The Co-op Block Party & Annual Meeting

Davis Food Co-op 620 G St, Davis

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Enjoy live music, food trucks, art, a VIP section for Member-Owners & much more! All are welcome. 5p–7p. Free

Free

California Honey Festival After Party

The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen 1221 Harter Ave, Woodland

THE HIVE, Woodland. Dance all evening with live music, taste Star Crystal Beers and try pollinator-inspired food specials from the kitchen, honey and mead. 5p–9p. $20

$20
Event Series Adult D&D

Adult D&D

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10

$10

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Brazil and Jazz

Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis Campus

MONDAVI CTR. Evandro Matté, guest conductor. Performance includes Alberto Nepomuceno: Batuque from Série Brasileira, George Gershwin: Concerto in F with Natsuki Fukasawa, piano, & Heitor Villa-Lobos: Chôros No. 6. 7p. $12–$24

$12 – $24
Event Series Disney’s Newsies

Disney’s Newsies

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." Features Tony Award-winning score. Recommended for the entire family. 7:30p. $10–$20

$10 – $20
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