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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

Pat Mahony: New Works

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Mahoney's paintings carefully hover between abstraction & representation. With Impressionist colors, she captures the beauty of nature. Free

Free

Bay Area Figurative Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Pieces from The Bay Area Figurative Movement, an art movement comprised of artists in the San Francisco Bay Area who abandoned the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figuration in painting during the 1950s & 1960s. 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

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

Home: Mixed Media Paintings by Susan Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, and oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free

Free
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UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Clearance Plant Sale

Arboretum Teaching Nursery 920 Garrod Dr, Davis

ARBORETUM. Shop the one-acre nursery filled with thousands of attractive, low-water plants perfect for creating beautiful, sustainable environments with California natives. 9a—1p

Public Clearance Plant Sale

Arboretum Teaching Nursery 920 Garrod Dr, Davis

ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Final plant sale of the spring season, all items marked down. Members receive additional 10% discount! 9a–1p. Free

Free

Public Clearance Plant Sale

UC Davis Arboretum

UC DAVIS ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. One-acre nursery with thousands of low-water plants & California natives perfect for sustainable environments. Open to all! 9a–1p.

Free

RSVP: A Spacious Life

University Covenant Church 315 Mace Blvd., Davis

UNIVERSITY COVENANT CHURCH. Dr. Ashley Hales, author of A Spacious Life and Finding Holy in the Suburbs, will provide inspiration for missional living and identity beyond busyness. Boba, coffee and bagels provided. 9:30a–12:30p. Free

$20
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Second Saturday Concert Series: Internationally Known Synthesizer Experts

Peregrine School 2650 Lillard Drive, Davis

PEREGRINE SCHOOL. Acclaimed synthesizer experts, authors, and musicians David Battino and Mark Vail kick off the 2023 Concert Series. The pair will perform as WSDOR (Within Shouting Distance of Reality). They'll demo some of their unique sounds and  discuss inexpensive ways to get into electronic music. 10a—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
Event Series Dixon May Fair

Dixon May Fair

Dixon May Fair 655 S 1st St, Dixon

DIXON MAY FAIR. Features events including livestock auctions, sheep shearing competitions, crafts, carnival rides, pig racing, a petting zoo, 4-H, FFA exhibits & the annual parade. Parking $5. Thurs 4p–10p. Fri 12p–11p. Sat 11a–11p. Sun 12p–10p. $5–$15

$5 – $15
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

Lavender Themed Paint & Sip

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Mixed media class led by two instructors. Participants will create a painting inspired by the lavender fields while sipping on a glass of wine.

$60.00
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Mother’s Day Yoga & Massage Spa

Barefoot Yoga Studio Davis 1015 Olive Dr,, Davis

BAREFOOT YOGA. An afternoon of gentle stretches. Learn massage techniques for relaxation. Bring yoga mat, soft pillow and soft blanket. Register in advance. 2p–4p. $80

$80
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Mother’s Day Rosé Wine Tasting

222 D St Ste 1, Davis CA 95616 222 D Street # 1, Davis

WINES IN TANDEM. Rosé tasting to celebrate Mother's Day! 2p—5p. Six wine tasting, $15

$15
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

Beatles Tribute Band “Ticket to Ride”

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. The Beatles tribute band "Ticket to Ride" plays 6—8:30p. Ticket includes one glass of wine.

$30.00

Ticket to Ride Concert: Music & Wine

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoy the second British invasion while enjoying a glass of wine in Great Bear's beautiful winery gardens! Arrive any time. Ticket includes one glass of wine. Family Friendly. 5p–8:30p. $30

$30

Global Dinner Series: Polynesian

Berryessa Gap Vineyards 27260 California 128, Winters

BERRYESSA GAP VINEYARDS. Guests enjoy a three course meal featuring delicious Polynesian dishes paired with award-winning wines. 5:30p–8p. $115

$115
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

The Quitters Trio with special guest Joe Craven

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. Enjoy the atmosphere, brews and live music. The Quitters trio consists of right-side up finger picker Stevie Coyle, upside down flat picker Glenn “Houston” Pomianek, and upright bassist Chris Kee. Joe Craven is an American freestyle folk, world and roots music multi-instrumentalist, singer and educator. 6p–9p. Free

Free
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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Stories on Stage

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Fiction and nonfiction stories by Marilyn Abildskov and Miah Jeffra about seeing beyond the surface. Masks recommended. Doors 7p. 7:30p—9p. Free

Free
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