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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

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

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

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

Blanketed: New Paintings by Jack McTiernan

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Using a combination of materials, Jack creates dynamic images that celebrate the beauty in everyday surroundings. “Blanketed” refers to his layering process, beginning with a watercolor, pastel and acrylic background applied with spray or airbrush. 10a—6p.

Free

Art Exhibit by Stan Padilla : Presente en el Sagrado Azul

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

THRU NOV 30. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Stan Padilla, a Yaqui/Chicano multi-media artist, Indigenous Educator, & cultural activist, showcases his renowned work. Free

Free

Michael Rowden Exhibition

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

THRU NOV 30. GALLERY 1855. Featuring paintings by artist Michael Rowden. These dreamy works represent the duality of hope & pain, a reflection of the struggles Rowden himself has experienced. 8a–3p. Free

Free
Ongoing

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
Event Series Nursery Volunteer Day

Nursery Volunteer Day

Native Plant Nursery 3373 Sackett Ln, Winters

NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, WINTERS. Volunteer & learn about the amazing plants of Putah Creek & meet like minded people! Every Weds. Register online. 9a–12p. Free

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Walks with Warren

Walks with Warren

UC Davis Arboretum

ARBORETUM. Renowned for his captivating storytelling and playful puns, Warren leads participants on an always-engaging exploration of the Arboretum's seasonal highlights. All are welcome. 12p–1p. Free

Free

Resume & Cover Letter Assistance

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

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Drop-in to find resume and cover letter help. 1p—4p. Free

Free
Featured Featured Event Series UCD Football Home Game

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

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

Brewing Change: Craft Sake in the United States

Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Bldg. 392 Old Davis Rd.

ROBERT MONDAVI INSTITUTE, SENSORY THEATER. Includes a taste of three sakes immediately following the lecture. Limited seats available. Free asynchronous option over zoom. 5:30p–6:45p. $0–$25

Free – $25
Featured Featured Event Series Community Kirtan & Meditation

Community Kirtan & Meditation

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Weekly Mantra Meditation guided group. Mantras are ancient healing sounds that take our minds away from the stresses of modern day life, and give our minds and hearts real rest. 6p—7:30p. Free

Event Series Figure Drawing Group

Figure Drawing Group

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22

$22
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