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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

Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2024

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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

$25 – $30

Alicia Eggert: This Present Moment, 2019–2022

MANETTI SHREM

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

Free

Joseph Bellacera: The Matter of Light

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

THRU FEB 2. PENCE GALLERY. Joseph Bellacera has created several series of work that reflect his interest in changing light into matter, & matter into light. Free

Free

Hidden Talents: Artistic Skills of County Employees

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

THRU JAN 30. GALLERY 625. The hidden talents of 11 yolo county employees will be featured in the end-of-the-year art show Gallery 625 in Woodland. Responding to a call for art sent to Yolo County employees, these civil servants responded with artistic expressions created in their "other lives." Free 

Pyro Futures

MANETTI SHREM

JAN 4–JUNE 16. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Engage in collective speculation on the transformative nature of fire & the ways it can change the materiality of California’s landscapes. Through interactive displays & inquiry, visitors can explore the future of fire in the Golden State. Free

Free

The Artery’s 50th Anniversary Show

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

JAN 5 – JAN 29. THE ARTERY. The Artery is one of the oldest cooperate art organizations in California & they are proud to share their exciting new show including 9 previous members & 29 current members. Woodwork, ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, gourds, jewelry – highlighting the breadth of creativity offered by The Artery. Free

Free

A New Look at Sculpture

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU FEB 23. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Exhibition examining the unique sculptural perspectives of eight distinctive figurative artists. Diverse materials, scale, & imagery highlight how each sculptor approaches humanist subjects to reveal their inner worlds. Free

Free
Ongoing

Misuk Goltz: The World We Live In

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. The watercolor paintings of Misuk Goltz convey a world seen through both her travels and daily life that is full of emotional resonance. The World We Live In largely centers on her vignettes from these travels, alongside rural scenes from our region. In her detailed naturalism, she reveals the shared humanity of her subjects she’s sketched. Free

Free

Christina Kent: Day to Night

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Join Christina Kent as she talks about her career transition from economist to artist, including her focus on painting San Francisco cityscapes and figurative subjects.  6p—9p. Free, $10 donation suggested

Free
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Yoga @ The Creek

Putah Creek

PUTAH CREEK. Take time to slow down and realign your body, mind and breath to the earth through slow movement and meditation. Hosted by Davis Forest School and Davis Yoga Collective. 9a—11a. Free

Donation-based
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Arboretum Community Volunteer Day

UC Davis Arboretum

ARBORETUM. Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome! Volunteers &staff will help with weeding, pruning & mulching. It's a perfect way to come together with fellow outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy some fresh air & exercise while helping beautify our beloved landscapes. 9:30a–12p. Free

Free

Native Plant Renaissance at PCFA Site 1

Putah Creek Fishing Access Site 1

PUTAH CREEK FISHING ACCESS SITE ONE. Revegetate the site (which was formerly filled with non-native Arundo donax) with native plants! All are welcome. Site located about 4 miles west of Lake Solano Park, & 1 mile east of Canyon Creek Resort off of Highway 128. 9:30a–12:30p. Free

Free

Gentle Barre Exercise Drop-In Class

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

VILLAGE HOMES. Gently strengthen, align, & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Sun 11a & Mon 10:15a. $15

$15

Men’s Basketball Home Games

University Credit Union Center 750 Orchard Road, Davis

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER
12/09/2023 | Aggies vs. Milwaukee. 2p. $7–$27
12/19/2023 | Aggies vs. Montana. 6p. $7–$27
12/21/2023 | Aggies vs. UC Merced. 6p. $7–$27
12/28/2023 | Aggies vs. UCSB. 6p. $7–$27
12/30/2023 | Aggies vs. Cal Poly. 2p. $7–$27
01/11/2024 | Aggies vs. CSUN 6p. $7–$27
01/13/2024 | Aggies vs. CSU Bakersfield. 2p. $7–$27
01/20/2024 | Aggies vs. UCI. 2p. $7–$27
01/27/2024 | Aggies vs. UCSD. 2p. $7–$27
02/08/2024 | Aggies vs CSU Fullerton. 6p. $7–$27
02/15/2024 | Aggies vs. Long Beach State University 6p. $7–$27
02/17/2024 | Aggies vs. UCR. 2p. $7–$27
02/29/2024 | Aggies vs. University of Hawaii. 6p. $7–$27

$7 – $27
Event Series Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

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

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

Stories on Stage Davis: Donna Apidone & Daniel Tam-Claiborne

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. First, excerpts from Drive-Time Meditations: Find Purpose on Your Commute by Donna Apidone will be read jointly by actors Janis Stevens and Jim Lane. Second, the short story “Grip Strength” by Daniel Tam-Claiborne will be read by Braeden Harris, who is currently in CapStage's production of Christmas at Pemberley. 7:30p—9p. Free

Free
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