January 30, 2023 - June 25, 2023

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

March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

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

April 4, 2023 - June 24, 2023

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

April 28, 2023 - May 24, 2023

Ceramic Artists: Emma Luna, Magdalene Crivelli & Liz Webb

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

TRU MAY 24. THE ARTERY. Presents the work of some of the Artery's finest ceramic artists. 7a–9p. Free

Free

May 10, 2023 - June 24, 2023

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

May 10, 2023 - June 24, 2023

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

May 15, 2023 - June 18, 2023

Undergraduate Senior Showcase

Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, Davis

THRU JUNE 18. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Annual exhibition highlighting the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students. Free

March 9, 2023 @ 12:00 am - May 22, 2023 @ 9:00 pm

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

March 9, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - June 10, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

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

April 7, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - May 30, 2023 @ 8:00 pm

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

April 14, 2023 @ 11:30 am - June 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

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

May 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

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

May 5, 2023 @ 11:30 am - June 25, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

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

May 12, 2023 @ 11:30 am - June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

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

May 16, 2023 @ 12:00 am - July 2, 2023 @ 12:00 am

An Apple A Day: Stephanie Way

Super Owl Brewing 1260 Lake Blvd. Ste. 121, Davis

SUPER OWL BREWING. An exploration of color through daily pastel drawings of fruits and vegetables, by artist Stephanie Way. May 16 through July 2. 12a–12p. Free

Free

May 18, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Makerspace Drop-in Hours

Makerspace Drop-in Hours

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Some tools available for use. Supervised children welcome. Signed liability waiver required. 9a–11a. Free

Free

May 18, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Sheepmowers at Work

Sheepmowers at Work

Wickson Hall Lawn

WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a–3p. Free

Free

May 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am Storytime in Westwood Park

Storytime in Westwood Park

Westwood Park 901 Barkley St, Davis

WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.

May 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am I-House World Dance Club

I-House World Dance Club

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Each week a World Dance Club member shares a dance from their childhood. To register, purchase a learning pass. 10a–11a. $15/month

$15

Featured May 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am World Dance Club: Cumbia

World Dance Club: Cumbia

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Members of the World Dance Club will share the dancing steps that they learned in their home countries. This season we are teaching Cumbia. 10a—11a. Register online

May 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am Strengthen Brain & Body Connection

Strengthen Brain & Body Connection

Zoom

ZOOM. Short presentations about improving the mind-body connection through bodily awareness, balance, coordination & posture. 11a. $12

$12 – $24

May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm Storytime in Westwood Park

Storytime in Westwood Park

Westwood Park 901 Barkley St, Davis

WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.

May 18, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Artist Lecture: Shimon Attie

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM. Artist explores relationships between space, time, place & identity through contemporary media. His practice includes site-specific & immersive mixed-media installations. 4:30p–6p. Free

Free

May 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Davis Feminist Film Festival

Davis Feminist Film Festival

Multipurpose Room, Student Community Center, UC Davis 397 Hutchison Dr, Davis

STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER, Multi-purpose Room. The 18th Annual Davis Feminist Film Festival, a screening of 24 short films that center around solidarity, survival and resistance. Free tote bag for first 100 online rsvps! 6p—10p. Free

Free

May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm No Brain Drain Trivia

No Brain Drain Trivia

1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davis

SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Michael Amster

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

AVID READER. Author discusses The Power of Awe, his novel which examines the role of mindfulness in improving mental health. 6:30p–7:30p. Free

Free

Featured May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Author Discussion: Michael Amster

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

AVID READER. Author Michael Amster to discuss his book The Power of Awe, sharing his extraordinary yet simple mindfulness practice that turns ordinary moments into awe-inducing experiences. 6:30p—7:30p. Free

Free

May 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Poetry Night: Lois Jones & William O’Daly

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features poetry reading by Lois Jones with William O’Daly on the gallery roof. 7p. Free

Free

Featured May 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Poetry Night Reading Series: Lois P. Jones and William O’Daly

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

NATSOULAS GALLERY. Poetry Night Reading Series features Lois P. Jones and William O'Daly on the roof of the Natsoulas Gallery. Open mic list typically fills by 6:50 PM; arrive early if you would like to perform during the 8 o’clock hour. 7p–9p. Free

Free

Featured May 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poetry Night Reading Series

Poetry Night Reading Series

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

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

Free

Featured May 18, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Stand-up Comedy Night

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon, CA 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. Family friendly stand-up comedy show featuring Artie Valenzula, Brad Bonar, & Aurora Singh. 8p—9p. Free

Free

Featured May 18, 2023 @ 9:00 pm Woodstock Pizza: Trivia Night

Woodstock Pizza: Trivia Night

Woodstock's Pizza (Woodstock's) 219 G St., Davis