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
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 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 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.
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
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.
THRU NOV 30. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Stan Padilla, a Yaqui/Chicano multi-media artist, Indigenous Educator, & cultural activist, showcases his renowned work. Free
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
THRU NOV 24. PENCE GALLERY. Featuring over 60 local artists' soaps & lotions, candles, scarves, hats, & original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well. 11:30a–5p.
PENCE GALLERY. This collection of drawings delves into the intricate relationship between clothing, identity, and the stories they carry. 11:30a—5p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 4p–8p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
THRU DEC 29. GALLERY 1855. Crosby finds motivation in the more tranquil parts of his memory and the exhilarating quarters of his imagination. His landscape paintings capture his ambition & skill. Free
Grounded in the concept that everything in the universe is a manifestation of the energy of light, Joseph Bellacera has created several series of work that reflect his interest in changing light into matter, and matter into light. In large-scale mixed media works and digital print, the artist turns his observations of the natural world into intriguing configurations of color, pattern, and texture. Using materials as diverse as wood, concrete, hydrocal, and clay, Bellacera constructs forms that alter and build upon geometric solids, covering them in a heightened range of colors. Dec.. 8 2023 through February 2, 2024
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
MANETTI SHREM. UC Davis graduate students in Art History, Art Studio, Creative Writing, Design, English, History and Performance Studies present their work. 11a—6p. Free
DAVIS CEMETERY. Featuring performances by Golden State Brass, Adrienne Fortini, Davis Local Vocals, and The Davis Madrigals and Keynote Speaker Jim Walker. 10:30a—12p. Free
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
ITIS & OVIS FARM. Bring your kids to the farm to craft cute lanterns. Bring a glass jar or use one of our paper bags. All materials provided! 11a—4p. Free
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
DMTC. This buoyant sequel follows our East High favorites as they face the realities of the adult world. A coming of age story, full of friendships & wild summer romances that redefine the meaning of success. Sat & Sun 2p. Fri 7p. $10–$18
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
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
WATERMELON MUSIC. Formed out of Jones & Kelly’s garage rock project Speedwalker, Trestles developed a fun surf inspired indie rock sound with the release of their debut single Dwell. 6p–10p. $TBD
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Choices, Chance...and Choosing is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of the decision-making process and how those decisions ripple through our lives as individuals, communities, and as a species. Featuring dancers ranging in age from 10 to 90+. 7p—8p. $15—20
PENCE GALLERY. First, the excerpt from the memoir The Sound of the Snow Geese by Dax Meredith will be read by returning actor Analise Langford-Clark. Second, an excerpt from the novel Deborah’s Gift by Lois Ann Abraham will be read by returning actor Gay Cooper. 7:30p—9p. Free
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free
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