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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

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

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

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

Judi Eppele Exhibition

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

THRU FEB 29. GALLERY 1855. Eppele works with acrylic paint, incorporating nature themes throughout her works as a nod to her Environmental Science and Management degree from UCD. Free

Free

Vendor Applications for Curtis Fest 2024

Curtis Park, Sacramento 3349 W Curtis Dr, Sacramento

Are you a Local Maker or Artist? Curtis Fest is an outdoor artisan fair that takes place every summer in Curtis Park. Vendor applications are open now.

$75 – $150

STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons

Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, Davis

UCD DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition explores racism through cartoons, showcasing the work of pioneering father/daughter cartoonists the late Brumsic Brandon, Jr. & Barbara Brandon-Croft who chronicled the nation’s cultural landscape in their comic strips through the lens of racism. 12p–4p. Free

Free

Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience

MANETTI SHREM

JAN 28-MAY 6. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. UCD Professor of Art Shiva Ahmadi uses painting as a form of storytelling, combining luminous colors & mystical beings with violent imagery to draw attention to global issues of migration, war & brutality against marginalized peoples while featuring the female figure. Free

Free

“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham's shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4x4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free

Free

Biodiversity Museum Day

Bohart Museum of Entomology (Bohart Museum) 1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis Campus

BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. A celebration of the vast diversity of life on Earth, both past and present. Explore 13 different biodiversity-related collections on the UC Davis campus, many of which are not usually open to the public. 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

Artwork of Judi Eppele

Davis Cemetery 820 Pole Line Road, Davis

GALLERY 1885. Judi's current work is inspired by the Ginkgo Tree. 8a—3p. Free

Free

Gina Werfel & Hearne Pardee: Fragments

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Fragments highlights recent paintings, collages, and drawings of Gina Werfel and Hearne Pardee. Both have recently retired from teaching at UC Davis, having spent more than 20 years teaching art, in addition to maintaining busy studio practices. Despite the differences between their respective work, they each approach their practice with the intent of layering or fragmenting multiple points of view or perspectives. Free

Free

Financial Aid Workshop: Cash for College

Woodland Community College 2300 E Gibson Rd, Woodland

WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Learn about the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & Chafee Grant for Foster Youth. Get your questions answered! 9a–12p. Free

Free

Tree Davis Planting Event

MEMORIAL GROVE. Join us as we plant understory plants in the final minigrove installation. We will be planting drought tolerant plants, and spreading mulch. 9a—12p. Free

Free

Peter and the Wolf family concert

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Presented by the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra directed by Angelo Moreno, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, with puppetry by the Rachel Malin Puppet Art Theater Company. Performance for children and families. 11a—12p. $10

$10 – $15
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Local Love Fair & Sale

Davis Food Co-op 620 G St, Davis

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. A celebration of all things local! The whole community is invited to enjoy: local vendors, arts & crafts, free product samples, giveaways, live music, community resources & more! 11a–2p. Free

Free
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Taproot New Music Festival: Pendulum Music

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Performance of Steve Reich’s Pendulum Music (1968) which makes use of microphones swinging, pendulum-style, over loudspeakers. 1p. Free

Free

Art History Lecture Series: Amelia Kit-Yiu Chau (via Zoom)

Online via Zoom

ZOOM (PENCE GALLERY). Amelia Kit-Yiu Chau, Adjunct Curator of Asian Art at the Crocker Art Museum, explores the installation Black & Gold: Traditional and Contemporary Japanese and Chinese Ceramics, on view through Fall 2024. Must register online. 1p—2p. Free, suggested donation $10

Free
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Community Art & Craft Supply Swap

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring new & gently used arts & crafts supplies & swap them for something new. Rules for donations: art & craft supplies only. Must be new or gently used, not expired. 1p–4:30p. Free

Free

Women’s Basketball vs Hawai’i: National Girls and Women in Sports Day

University Credit Union Center 750 Orchard Road, Davis

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. A staple in college athletics, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated across the country. Join UC Davis Student-Athletes for a youth sports clinic on the upper concourse of the University Credit Union Center as they teach their respective sports to all. The clinic will be taking place when doors open at 1 pm through the end of halftime and is free with a ticket to the game! 1p—5p. UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. A staple in college athletics, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated across the country. Join UC Davis Student-Athletes for a youth sports clinic on the upper concourse of the University Credit Union Center as they teach their respective sports to all. The clinic will be taking place when doors open at 1 pm through the end of halftime and is free with a ticket to the game! 1p—5p. 

FREE WORKSHOP Fruit Tree: Care and Pruning

Winters Community Library 708 Railroad Avenue, Winters

WINTERS COMMUNITY LIBRARY. If you are thinking about planting a fruit tree or need to learn how to prune or care for those in your garden, attend this workshop. UCCE Master Gardener Bonnie Berman will provide a comprehensive overview of fruit tree care, from common pests to pruning. 1:30p—3p. Free

Free

Women’s Basketball Home Games Aggies

University Credit Union Center 750 Orchard Road, Davis

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER
12/05/2023 | Aggies vs. Jessup University. 6p. Free
12/10/2023 | Aggies vs. St. Mary's. 2p. Free
01/04/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Riverside. 6p. Free
01/06/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Irvine. 3p. Free
01/18/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Fullerton. 6p. Free
02/01/2024 | Aggies vs. UCSB. 6p. Free
02/03/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal Poly. 2p. Free
02/10/2024 | Aggies vs. Hawaii. 2p. Free
02/22/2024 | Aggies vs. CSUN. 6p. Free
02/24/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Bakersfield. 2p. Free
03/07/2024 | Aggies vs UCSD. 6p. Free
03/09/2024 | Aggies vs. Long Beach State. 1p. Free 

Free
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

Featured Featured Event Series Mardi Gras Weekend

Mardi Gras Weekend

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. We will have live jazz music & delicious food, as well as fun wine cocktails. Costumes & masks encouraged, but not required. A $5 discount for guests in costume. 5p–8p. $15

$15

Wine Dinner with Davis Wine Bar

Davis Wine Bar 611 2nd Street, Davis

DAVIS WINE BAR. Experience an exceptional Valentine's weekend, featuring the meticulous pairing of our finest ingredients with exceptional wines. Space is extremely limited. Reservations required. 6p–10p. Price Varies

Stories on Stage Davis: Scott Alumbaugh & Katherine Nolan

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. First, an excerpt from On the Pony Express Trail: One Man’s Journey to Discover History from a Different Kind of Saddle by Scott Alumbaugh will be read by a local actor (TBD). Second, a chapter from Aphrodite in Jeans by Katherine Nolan will be read by a local actor (TBD). 7:30p—9p. Free

Free
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