THRU OCT 21. THE BARN GALLERY. Art Harvest work will be exhibited & Art Farm Artist Awards will be announced at 6:30p. All artwork available for purchase at the Art Farm Gala 9/14. 5:30p–8p. Free
YOLO WILDLIFE BYPASS AREA. An immersive audio piece centering local Native culture and history. HEAR FIRST is on available at davisrep.org—take it outside and enjoy on a walk or bench. Free
THRU DEC 1. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEAM (CRUESS HALL, ROOM 124). Exhibit features exquisite African ceremonial textiles, Miao costumes from southwest China, & various Japanese kimonos displayed alongside contemporary textile work. these aesthetically unique objects convey a cultural crossroads in the world of design. 12p–4p. Free
THE ARTERY. Long-time Artery members, Sharon McCallum and Lucy B. Della Rosa display their work on artistic hats and scarves using a variety of techniques – weaving, felting, knitting, and crochet. 10a—6p. Free
VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Shop at one of these locations in the month of October and a portion of the sales will go to Thriving Pink: Davis Ace Hardware, DAVIS FOOD CO-OP, Circle Z Farms, Woodland Police Department (Pink Patches), Kohakutou Candy Sales, Trifecta Beauty, Mainstage Dispensary.
THRU JUNE 2024. MANETTI SHREM. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition in California since 1996, P.S. These are not horses surveys Butterfield’s career from her most recent wildfire sculptures to rarely seen ceramics made while a student at UC Davis. Free
THRU MAY 6, 2024. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Activist artist & UC Davis Professor Emeritus Malaquias Montoya embraced political printmaking to advocate for social justice. His role as a print educator resulted in artistic collaborations & partnerships with various featured artists. Free
THRU JAN 14. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition portrays abstraction as a way to rethink our inherited modes of communication & interpretation of visual art. Consider how these recent paintings offer a platform for meaningful questions around race, gender, sexuality & the visual. Free
THRU DEC 2. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition featuring 365 ceramic rabbits, each one uniquely capturing a different reflection of the human experience. Aguirre, a celebrated ceramic artist known for depicting the human condition, is donating proceeds from the collection to the UCLA Brain Cancer Research Center in honor of her daughter, Kailei. Free
NATSOULAS GALLERY. A group exhibition of leading artists currently working in the Surrealist style. Featuring live music and free refreshments. Free.
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.
FOX RIVER TRAIN. Celebrate the Fall Harvest on an unforgettable train ride through the Yolo County farmland. The festivities continue at our private park with trick-or-treating, carnival-style games & activities, photo opportunities, and pumpkin patch visit, all included in the ticket price. 10a—5p. $11-59
PENCE GALLERY. Alvarez is a photographer whose realm is the street. He has largely focused his lens on the streets of Sacramento. 11:30a—5p. Free
GALLERY 1855. Artist April Camlin's work on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a—3p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Rain or shine. All levels welcome. Every Fri, 10a-11a. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings providing support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a–11:45a.
THRIVING PINK. Bid on four special silent auction items. 11a—4p.
PENCE GALLERY. This collection of drawings delves into the intricate relationship between clothing, identity, and the stories they carry. 11:30a—5p. Free
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Monthly spectacular book sale begins Friday, October 6 at midday. Softcovers at $1, hardcovers $2. 12p—7p.
SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Learn a zombie dance & then perform it with us on Oct 29 at the Annual Davis Zombie Bike Ride.
All kids should be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. 4p–5p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. This Performance features the music of two of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time: John Coltrane & Wayne Shorter, performed by The Alex Jenkins Quartet: Alex Jenkins - Drums, Levi Saelua - Saxophone, Arlyn Anderson - Guitar, Alex Reiff - Bass. 6p–8p. $20
DMTC. Underwritten by Robert & Adele Stern. Enjoy a youth production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Join Ariel & her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull & Sebastian the crab as they navigate the challenges of romance, family & friendship. Sat & Sun 2p. Fri 7p. $10–$18
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She’s in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea". Fri., 7p. Sat. & Sun., 2p. $10
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. The production brings to life the delightfully macabre and eccentric world of the beloved Addams family in a fresh and captivating stage show that includes a hauntingly beautiful score. Parental guidance is suggested for the wickedly funny humor, adult innuendo, scenes that involve hilariously twisted torture, and ghostly apparitions. Fri & Sat at 7:30p; Sun at 2p. $9—30
MELON BALL. Alex Jenkins is a band leader, music educator, composer and clinician. This Performance will feature the music of two of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time: John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter. 8p—10p. $20
TOMMY J'S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.
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