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 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 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
THRU JUNE 2024. MANETTI SHREM. Eggert uses language & time as her mediums, playing with our experience of time, using the effects of neon signage. Free
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.
THE ARTERY. Shop from local artists handmade goods including ceramics, jewelry, wall art, glass, textiles, wood & more. Extended hours start Dec 8. 10a—9p.
FOX RIVER TRAIN. Santa’s elves will be on board the train to guide passengers in holiday sing-a-longs, elfish games, and fun festive activities. Children can remind Santa how nice they have been all year with a letter to Santa. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug, and a cookie. 10a—7p. $10—59
GALLERY 1855. Presenting the mesmerizing work of artist Max Crosby for the month of December. 8a—3p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 4p–8p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento's best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a. $?
4400 ALHAMBRA DR. Join Tree Davis in digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. 9a—12p. Free
YOLO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, WOODLAND. Peruse over 100 unique vendors, visit with Santa, enjoy adult refreshments, & sample food catered by Spring Lake 4H. 9a–4p.
PACIFIC FLYAWAY POND. Plant a variety of 100 native plants. Potential to birdwatch while working! Made possible by Putah Creek Council & the Yolo Resource Conservation District. Bring sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, & a water bottle. 9:30a–12:30p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
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
WINTERS HISTORIC DISTRICT. Holiday Tree Lighting: Friday, 12/01 2p–9p. Holiday tree lighting at 6p. Tractor Parade: 12/02 12p–9p. The festival & parade will happen rain or shine! 2p–9p. Free
3500 ANDERSON RD. Join our expert birders for a slow moving bird stroll.
Meet at 3500 Anderson Road parking lot & bring binoculars if you have them. 10:30a. Free
FIRST BATIST CHURCH, DAVIS. Join women of all ages a warm morning of conversation, food, & carols. Bring a brunch dish to share! Friends & neighbors welcome! Please RSVP. 10:30a–1p. 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
PENCE GALLERY. In this two-day workshop with artist Kristine Bybee, learn to paint a still life with vitality and expression using acrylics. Complete a still life painting in only one session with three basic hues. In the second session, extend your knowledge of the color palette for more depth and color contrast. 12p—4p. $200 Members, $225 Non-Members
Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
RAPTOR CENTER. Learn all about owls with a live Owl Ambassador. Dissect & analyze barn owl pellets & make owl-themed crafts (while supplies last). Area may be muddy. 1p–3p. Free
CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER. Join FarmHer Sherri to make your own 14" wreath or centerpiece. During our Wreath Workshop, you will choose sprigs of aromatic lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, evergreen & olive to create your unique design. 1p–4p. $75
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Voices of California present a fun holiday concert with performances by VoCal, Brassy, The Muses, & the Sacramento Valley Chorus. Enjoyable for all ages! 2p–4p. $12.50–$35
WRIGHT HALL. “All the world’s a stage” and much more when the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance presents William Shakespeare’s comedy "As You Like It." Set in the contemporary world where everything including gender is fluid, the production is directed by alum Josy Miller. 7p—9:30p. $5—15
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
MANETTI SHREM. Exploring the relationship of memory to body, materials, & place, as well as desire for harmony, peace, joy & humanity, a celebratory walking procession begins at the UC Davis Art Building and arrives at the Shrem Museum Plaza. 2:30p–3:30p. Free
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
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM. Come celebrate with us on 12/01 at 7p. or 12/02 at 5p. for dinner, wine, a silent auction, & joyful music. $80
CA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM. Featuring Rachel Day Kessler, who helped organize the first Madrigal Dinner in 1968, founded the Davis Chorale in 1978, and founded the Davis Children's Chorale in 1995. Celebrate with dinner, wine, live music & a silent auction fundraiser for the Madrigal Choir. 7p—9p. $80—680
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
SUDWERK RESTAURANT & PATIO. With a line up of comics seen on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Late Night TV including Ralph Guerra, Myles Weber, Alfonso Portela, & our host James Frey - it will be a night full of laughs & beer! 7p–10p. $25–$30
MONDAVI CTR. Three-time Grammy-winning composer & fiddler Mark O’Connor brings an elegance & earnestness to down-home bluegrass & folk music. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the hit 2003 movie starring Jack Black, School of Rock the Musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who earns extra cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school. Advisory: School of Rock the Musical touches upon some adult themes, such as parental pressure, dissatisfaction with one’s career, and challenging societal norms. Fri & Sat. 7:30p—9:30p; Sun. 2p—4p. $9—30
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Following the theme, "Sustenance," concert includes songs that express wonder and gratitude, folk carols, expressions of faith, humorous songs, calls for peace, & hopeful hymns. 8p–10p. $25
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free
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