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Art Farm 2023 Exhibition

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

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

Free

HEAR FIRST: A Native Story Walk

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

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

Free

Cultural Crossroads: Recent Aquisitions from the Jo Ann C. Stabb Collection

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

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

Free

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The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

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

Free

Thriving Pink: Month-long Fundraisers

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.

Deborah Butterfield: P.S. These are not horses

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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

Free

Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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

Free

Undercover / Ayanah Moor

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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

Free

Amber Aguirre: Year of the Rabbit

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

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

Free
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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.

Ongoing

Pumpkin Patch Express

River Fox Train 18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento

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

$2 – $59

Andres Alvarez: Quotidian Fire/El Fuego Cotidiano

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

Free

April Camlin Exhibit

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855.  Artist April Camlin's work on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a—3p. Free

Free

Michael Mikolon: Garments

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. This collection of drawings delves into the intricate relationship between clothing, identity, and the stories they carry. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free
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Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 5th and B Streets, Davis

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 4p–8p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

All Together Outside – Learn to Fish!

cache creek nature preserve 34199 County Road, Woodland

CACHE CREEK NATURE PRESERVE. Join experts from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as they teach families how to fish! Participate in a demonstration & get casting practice. Create your own fishing game & enjoy other crafts & activities. All equipment will be provided. Free take-home fishing kit for kids. 9:30a–11:30a. Free

Free
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Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15

$15

FREE Class: Ballet Level 1

Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. For kids 9+, register in advance. 10:30a—11:30a. Free

Free
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Gentle Barre Exercise Class

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15

$15
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Author Talk: Rachel Hobbs

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

AVID READER. Meet author, Rachel S. Hobbs, and celebrate the release of her debut picture book, Tango Red Riding Hood. 11a—12p. Free

Free
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Día de Muertos Workshops, Woodland

TANA 1224 Lemen Avenue, Woodland

TANA WOODLAND. Family workshops facilitated by regional artists including Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose work is included in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance. Day of the Dead-themed activities include calaca printing, papel picado, cempasúchil stringing & more. 11a–2p. Free

Free

FREE Class: Dance Improvisation

Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. This class is for teens and adults, register in advance. 11:30a—12:30p. Free

Free
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UCD Women’s Volleyball Home Games

University Credit Union

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER.
10/05/23 | Aggies vs Cal Poly | 6p. $5–$7
10/07/23 | Aggies vs UCSB | 1p. $5–$7
10/17/23 | Aggies vs Hawaii | 6p. $5–$7
10/26/23 | Aggies vs UCSD | 6p. $5–$7
10/28/23 | Aggies vs Long Beach State | 1p. $5–$7
11/02/23 | Aggies vs UCI | 6p. $5–$7
11/04/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Fullerton | 1p. $5–$7
11/08/23 | Aggies vs CSUN | 3p. $5–$7
11/11/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Bakersfield | 1p. $5–$7

$5 – $7

Larger Than Life: The Art of Tony Natsoulas Book Launch & Signing

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Natsoulas’ humorous, large-scale figurative ceramic pieces are regularly exhibited and are in 15 museums’ permanent collections, including a large sculpture recently acquired by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. In 2004, he was named “One of the Top 100 Craft Artists living in the USA today” by the Smithsonian. Books will available for purchase. 1p–2:30p. Free

Free
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YPT: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, JR (2023)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

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

$10 – $18
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Little Mermaid, Jr.

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

$10
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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
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UCD Football Home Game

UC Davis Health Stadium

UCD HEALTH STADIUM.
09/16/23 | Aggies vs Southern Utah University. 7p. $7–$47
09/23/23 | Aggies vs Eastern Washington. 7p. $7–$47
10/07/23 | Aggies vs Montana. 4p. $7–$47
11/04/23 | Aggies vs Portland State. 4p. $7–$47
11/08/23 | Aggies vs Sacramento State. 2p. $7–$47

$7 – $47
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The Addams Family, A New Musical

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

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

$9 – $30
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Davis Rave Co. Presents: Sweet N’ Sour

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1

WATERMELON MUSIC. Davis Rave Co.'s fall 2023 debut event highlights the impact women have had on the EDM scene, showcasing four talented DJ's. 8p—11p. $10-25

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