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

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

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

Featured May 25, 2023 - June 25, 2023

Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU JUNE 25. PENCE GALLERY. Artist Kathleen Gamper, Barbara Smithson, Raquel Cox, Marie-Therese Brown, Sophie Banspach, Allison Spreadborough & Teresa Steinbach-Garcia worked in different media, from oil & acrylic paint to watercolors. Each artist portrays a unique vision of a homeowner’s garden. Reception 06/09. Free

Free

June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023 Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.

June 2, 2023 - July 3, 2023

Off the Floor and on the Wall: Handwoven Creations and Artistic Expressions

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Exhibit featuring weaving and rag rugs by Lisa Erskine.  Jerri Erskine-Zilbert displays handwoven creations and Blayney Breckenridge displays her clay art.  7p—9p. Free

Free

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 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 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

June 3, 2023 @ 8:00 am - June 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Davis Pride: Multiple Events

Central Park 5th and B Streets, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Two-day event featuring music festival, bike ride party, skating with a live DJ, fun run, community fair, drag queens and more. Family-friendly. Free

June 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands

Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservations are required. 9a–11a. Sugg don $10

June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 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

June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Botanical Blueprints Workshop with Linda Clark Johnson

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Learn a fun & easy alternative photographic technique using light sensitive chemicals. Expose prints of plants in the sun & process them in water. 10a–2p. $115–$125

$115 – $125

June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sactown’s Finest Market

2003 Howe Ave. Sacramento, CA 2003 Howe Ave., Sacramento

2003 HOWE AVE. SACRAMENTO. Shop for vintage clothes, delicious food, crystals, handcrafted treasures & so much more! Hosted by @crazykidthrifts. 10a–3p.

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!

Featured June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yolo Juneteenth Celebration

UC Davis Conference Center 550 Alumni Lane, Davis

UC DAVIS CONF CTR. Family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration with music, performers, raffles, vendors, exhibits, healing spaces,  and cultural presentations. Free Parking. 10a—5p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pride Community Fair

Central Park 5th and B Streets, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two amazing stages of entertainment featuring entertainers & several vendor booths, exhibits, cultural presentations, delicious food booths & many of your closest friends! 10a–5p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drag Story Hour

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

THE AVID READER. Storytellers use the art of drag to read books to kids. Event features Venus Bizarre. 11a–12p. Free

Free

Featured June 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drag Story Hour

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

AVID READER. Drag Story Hour is fun for the whole fam, filled with stories and activities. DHS captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. 11a—12p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Davis Pride Music Festival

Central Park 5th and B Streets, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Davis Pride is proud to feature an amazing line of talent on two stages. Headline artist: Tainted Love. 11a–4p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Walking Meditation Class & Walk, Winters

Winters Putah Creek Nature Park 201 Railroad Ave, Winters

WINTERS PUTAH CREEK NATURE PARK. An afternoon of mindfulness & meditation. Rejuvenate your mind & body while exploring the serene Putah Creek path. 12:30p–1:30p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Esther Shimazu – In Person Workshop

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to make make small hollow figurines using standard hand building techniques. Basic understanding the ceramic process & familiarity with pinchpot & coil construction required. See list of required materials. 1p–5p. $100

$100

June 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Miniature Paint Night

Miniature Paint Night

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5

$5

June 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Ruhstaller Farm Live Music

Ruhstaller Farm Live Music

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 4p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Woodland Community College Student Showcase

Woodland Community College Student Showcase

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

GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. Free

Free

June 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Three Mile Brewing Sunday Trivia

Three Mile Brewing Sunday Trivia

Three Mile Brewing

THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6p.

June 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Pops Concert

Every year, Dr. Gardias directs the Pops Concert, an annual performance that unites the three Davis High School audition choirs. During Pops, the Madrigals break character to sing and dance alongside Jazz Choir and Advanced Treble Choir in a special musical medley selected by our choreographer. The choirs rehearse months before the performance, and singers are given the […]

June 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Rodrigo & Gabriela: In Between Thoughts

Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis Campus

MONDVAI CTR. Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela perform after the release of their new album, "In Between Thoughts...A New World." 7:30p. $12.50–$185

$12.50 – $185