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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

THREADZ 2

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

Twilight

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU DEC 1. PENCE GALLERY. Four artists from Siskiyou County–Belinda Hanson, Chris Clother, Cathy Valentine, & Carol Jenkins–work in distinctly different media, addressing the changes they’ve encountered over the past three years. Through installations, mixed media, paintings, & assemblage, they address their relationship with nature, light, & the vagaries of life as they know it. Free

Free
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.

FREE Class: Pre-Ballet A-B

Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. This class is for kids ages 5-9, register in advance. 9a—9:34a. Free

Free
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Tree Davis Atlantis Planting

Atlantis Park 4312 Atlantis Drive

ATLANTIS PARK. Join Tree Davis as we kick off our 2023-2024 planting season at Atlantis Park! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, & pounding support stakes. Meet on the west side of the park near the playground. Bring water, snacks, sun protection & wear closed toed shoes. 9a–12p. 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
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Thriving Pink Discount Day

Sassafras Beauty 1411 W Covell Blvd #109, Davis

SASSAFRAS BEAUTY. Wear pink and get 5% off purchases, plus a percentage of all sales will be donated to Thriving Pink. 10a—6p. 

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14th Annual Art of Painting in the 21st Century Conference

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. A gathering geared towards nurturing dialog on contemporary painting & the shared ideas that define current trends in the field. This conference provides a unique opportunity & an intimate setting to interact with top artists. Free for students until Oct 1st. Register online. 1p. $0–$75

Free – $75

Thriving Pink: Pilates

Balance Point Pilates Studio 760 5th St, Davis

BALACE POINT PILATES STUDIO. Class benefiting Thriving Pink; register online. 10:30a—11:30a. 

Recurring

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
Recurring

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
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Free Bike Repair Clinic

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring your bike and come early for free bike repairs by the Bike Campaign. 12p—2p. Free

Free

Free Bike Repair

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring your bike & come early for free bike repairs by the Bike Campaign. Free program. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Library. 12p–2p. Free

Free
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UCD Men’s Waterpolo Home Game

Schaal Aquatics Center 426 Health Sciences Dr., Davis

SCHAAL AQUATICS CENTER.
09/09/23 | Aggies vs San Jose State University. 11a. Free
09/09/23 | Aggies vs West Valley College. 3:30p. Free
09/10/23 | Aggies vs Cuesta College. 10:30a. Free
09/10/23 | Aggies vs UC Merced. 1:30p. Free
09/15/23 | Aggies vs UC Berkeley. 1p. Free 
09/17/23 | Aggies vs UCLA. Community/Youth/Camper Reunion Day. 1p. Free
10/14/23 | Aggies vs UC Santa Barbra. 1p. Free
10/20/23 | Aggies vs Cal State Fullerton. Senior Day & Greek Day. 7p. Free

Free

Build your Cat a Cat Castle

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Use Library supplies to build your cat a fun castle. Families and adults welcome; adults will use the sharp tools. 1p—3p. Free

Free

UC Davis Field Hockey vs California

Aggie Field Hockey Facility University of California, Davis, Dairy Road &, Tercero Hall Cir, Davis, CA 95616

AGGIE FIELD. Celebrate the teams four seniors on amazing careers as they take on the California Golden Bears. 1p—3p.

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Art in the Garden

ARBORETUM GATEWAY GARDEN. An interactive showcase featuring hands-on workshops, art demonstrations, live music & art on display. More workshops and demos next door at Third Space Art Collective. Plus Handheld Sweet and Savory Pies will have food for sale. Family-friendly! 2p—6p. Free

Free
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UCD Men’s Soccer Home Game

Aggie Soccer Field 620 Orchard Road, Davis

AGGIE SOCCER FEILD.
09/03/23 | Aggies vs Seattle. Double Header with Women's Soccer 3p. $5–$7
09/10/23 | Aggies vs Pacific. 4p. $5–$7
09/17/23 | Aggies vs St. Mary's. 4p. $5–$7
09/24/23 | Aggies vs San Jose State. 4p. $5–$7
10/04/23 | Aggies vs UC Santa Barbra. Team Aggie Day. 7p. $5–$7
10/11/23 | Aggies vs CSUN. 3p. $5–$7
10/14/23 | Aggies vs UC Riverside. 3p. $5–$7
10/28/23 | Aggies vs Sacramento State. Senior Night. 7p.$5–$7

$5 – $7
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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

“Chicken & Dumpling” Live

Davis Wine Bar 611 2nd Street, Davis

"Chicken & Dumpling," a husband-and-wife acoustic blues duo, will be performing selections of traditional blues and a little folk music at Davis Wine Bar, 611 2nd Street, Davis, CA, this Saturday evening, October 14th, from 6:30pm till 9:30pm.

Free
Recurring

Twelve Angry Jurors

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. DSHS Production. Tempers flare as twelve members of a jury deliberate the facts of a case, and personal prejudice threatens to upend the quest for justice. Oct 13—14, 19 at 7p—9p. Oct 15, 21—22 at 2p—4p. $15

$5 – $15
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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

Stories on Stage Davis

Pence Art Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. The essay “Bowing Out of Texas” by Suzanne Lewis read by returning actor Ruby Sketchley and the essay “Falling” by Alberta Nassi will be read by returning actor Victoria Goldblatt. 7:30p—9p. Free

Free
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Live Music Ft. The Big Poppies

SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN. Live music featuring Threadbare Brother, Small Dinosaurs & The Big Poppies. 8p—11p. Free

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