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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
herstory

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

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

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
The Bay Area Figurative Movement

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
undergrad showcase

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

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

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
lluminated Miniatures Workshop

Illuminated Miniatures Workshop with Ann Marie Campbell

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures. Paint your own miniature on parchment & make egg tempera paint (used by medieval monks). Open to all skill levels. 9:30a–4:30p. $245–$255

$245 – $255

Midieval Illuminated Miniatures Workshop

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures as you paint your own miniature on parchment. Artist Ann Marie Campbell will teach how to gild and make egg tempera paint, the type used by medieval monks. All skill levels welcome. 9:30a–4:30p. $180 members/$190 nonmembers +$65 materials fee

$65 – $190

Wine Connoisseurs & Vintners Series: Barrel Tasting and Vertical Flight

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

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. Classes finish with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.

$75.00
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

Asian American & Pacific Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Yolo County Library celebrates AAPIH Month with a free community event featuring entertainment by Davis Wakamatsu Taiko Dan and a Talk Story about mental health. 11:30a—1:30p. Free

Free
D&D
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
Lisa Reinertson - In Person Workshop

Lisa Reinertson – In Person Workshop

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to create a figurative bas relief after a live model. Reinertson’s work combines realism with a contemporary expression of social & psychological content. See list of required tools. 1p. $100

$100

Artist Talk: Susan Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Join as she walks through her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of home and place for her. 2p–3p. Free

Artist Talk with Susan W. Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Artist Susan W. Brady will discuss her solo exhibit Home, her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of place and belonging. 2p–3p. Free

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Event Series LEGO Block Party

LEGO Block Party

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

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free

Free
Featured Featured

World Fiddle Day with Bob Wren

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON MUSIC. Two-hour long workshop will be led by Bob Wren, long-time fiddler and violinist and former director of the Sacramento City College World Music Ensemble. Includes one hour of jam time. 2—4p. Free

Free
D&D
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

Indie-Rock Show

The Domes Orchard Park Dr, Davis

THE DOMES. Featuring Nat Lefkoff, Decent Action, Rainbow City Park, and Sun Casino. All ages welcome. 5p–9p. $5-7

$5 – $7
D&D
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
NEWSIES
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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