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. Applications are open for the Emerging Artist Award 2024. This $4000 award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January 2025. $25—30
PENCE GALLERY. This collection of drawings delves into the intricate relationship between clothing, identity, and the stories they carry. 11:30a—5p. Free
ONLINE. Davis Little League is celebrating more than 70 years of baseball, and registration for Spring 2024 opens to local athletes ages 4-14 today. Call for volunteers: manage, assistant coach, umpire, score keep, or work the snack shack. 8a—5p. Free
NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, WINTERS. Volunteer & learn about the amazing plants of Putah Creek & meet like minded people! Every Weds. Register online. 9a–12p. Free
Hike, stroll, meander or run. Come out to explore the trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve in eastern Sacramento County. To prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading and protect the health of our community, group sizes will be limited with a maximum of 50 visitors allowed on the property per day. All hikers must pre-register […]
DIXON LIBRARY. Showcase your bold and creative side with poetry, comedy, rapping, or singing. Sign-ups are available online or in-person. Acts are limited to 5 minutes; event is geared towards tweens and teens ages 10—18. 3:30p—5p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 4p–8p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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
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
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. All are welcome! Come learn how a 2023 legislative action proposes to alter Mental Health Services Act funding through a 2024 referendum. Refreshments served. 6p–7:30p. Free
ONLINE. Hosted by Cool Davis, focused on banking and highlighting associations & institutions that offer green banking & credit cards, and their benefits. Presented by Cathy Becker, Responsible Finance Campaign Director with Green America. Sign up online. 6p—7:30p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join us for a weekly group guided Mantra Meditation and let your worries melt away. Mantras are ancient healing sounds that takes the mind off of the stress of modern day life, and gives minds and hearts real rest. 6p—7:30p. Free/Donations Accepted
MARGUERITE MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY. An information session on the new Davis Walnut Park Library. Discussion covers developments, preliminary design, & Q&A. Children’s activities available. Pizza & refreshments will be served. 7p–8:30p. Free
SUDWERK. Local Quizmaster Dr. Andy entertains and challenges teams of up to six with 31 questions on a variety of topics you should know something about, such as history, literature, pop culture, geography, internet culture, and science.7p—9p. Free
G STREET WUNDERBAR. 21+. Games @ 8p.
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Misner & Smith perform vocal harmonies, extremely tight instrumental arrangements, & story-filled, poetic songwriting. Rienecker joins the duo, adding notes of country, bluegrass & Americana. 8p. $25
ZOOM. Communal Songwriting workshop & critique. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Have your lyrics ready to screen share! All are welcome! 8p. Free
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
Site by
