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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
GALLERY 1885. Judi's current work is inspired by the Ginkgo Tree. 8a—3p. Free
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
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. $?
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
PENCE GALLERY. Learn the basics of tackling the challenges of art making, regardless of the medium, with experienced art coaches. 10a—2p. $90-$105.
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
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
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. Come hang out with Gunrock and some of your favorite local mascots! 1p—5p.
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
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
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
ROCKBAND UNIVERSITY. Featuring 4 talented bands to put together a rowdy 80's-themed concert: Hella Dusty, Rainbow City Park, Valley Taylor, and The Moondrops. Crafts and activities available. 6p—11p. Starting at $10
AVID READER. Learn about how memory works with Charan Ranganath, PhD and his new book Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. A look at how different dance styles use the human body in very different ways. One Body, Many Forms, is a Lecture/Demonstration/Performance that brings together dancers from several different traditions including Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Chinese Classical Dance, and Bharatanatyam. Saturday 7p—8:15p, Sunday 2p—3:15p. $10, children 12 and younger free
MELON BALL. TimnaTal Music & Watermelon Music present Canta Violino! the brainchild of American violinist Andrew Finn Magill. Brazilian choro music performed in a violin, 7-string guitar & percussion format. 7p—9p. $20
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