Alicia Eggert: This Present Moment, 2019–2022
MANETTI SHREMTHRU 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
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Pyro Futures
MANETTI SHREMJAN 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
STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons
Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, DavisUCD 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 SHREMJAN 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
Yolo Vegan Chef Challenge
YOLO COUNTY. Restaurants throughout Yolo will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to visit restaurants and vote. Visit veganchefchallenge.org/yolo for details.
Free
Creative Learning with Clay
The Artery 207 G Street, DavisTHE ARTERY. Under Willett Elementary School teacher's Judy Catambay’s guidance, students discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art. The lessons in clay spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. Their work—and Catambays—is on display.
Free
Ongoing
Erica Norelius: Natural Places & Urban Spaces
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. Erica Norelius' new series of work offers an in-depth dive into the natural spaces of the Golden State, reaching from the coastal cities and desert areas, north towards Oregon. The quiet presence of man is often seen in small intrusions such as power lines and roads. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2024
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisThe Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 12th year, is open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, displaying art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art.
$30 – $35
April Exhibit featuring the work of Brenyanna Harris-Hill
Davis Cemetery 820 Pole Line Road, Davis +1 moreGALLERY 1855. Brenyanna implements her educational background to teach children about mental health through practices like art therapy. She is passionate about creating art that celebrates beauty, strength, and resilience. She is inspired by the powerful women and the diverse stories of the women she meets. 8a—3p. Free
Free
Innovation in Art Competition
2106 Gallagher Hall 540 Alumni Lane, Davis2106 GALLAGHER HALL. Calling all creatives: We’ve renovated our office and are looking for art that reflects our values and challenges us to think broadly about the work we do at the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The competition's theme is "What does innovation look like to you?" Submission link on calendar.
Free
Women’s Work
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. Women artists have long used humor and satire to critique the unequal treatment of women, in areas from reproductive rights to their depiction in the media. Women’s Work is a sampling of contemporary sculpture and paintings by thirteen artists who redefine gender and femininity through their art. Free
Free
DPNS Annual Plant Sale
426 W 8th Street, Davis, CA 426 W 8th Street, DavisCome shop our selection of nearly 1000 garden starts- veggies, flowers, and herbs galore! All proceeds benefit Davis Parent Nursery School.
Seeds & Cultures ~ Semillas Y Culturas Summit
UC Davis Student Farm One Shields Avenue, DavisUCD STUDENT FARM. Participants will be encouraged to pursue education, connection, and career paths related to culture and ecology. The Summit creates an empowering educational space that encourages participants to continue their learning and leadership development in Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, as well as in the fields of Ecology, Sustainable Agriculture, and Culinary fields. 9a—2p. Free
Free
Nature Detectives
Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. . In recognition of National Park Week, visitors will get to explore skull, pelts, and track casts of about 40 species from North America. Children will get to make their own Field Track Guide of 20 species. Special craft of a real track cast to take home plus a demonstration of track casting. 10a—2p. $5
$5
Featured
Sunshine Street Fair
Davis Food Co-op 620 G St, DavisDAVIS FOOD COOP. Celebrate the Earth with live music, hands-on sustainability workshops, free vegan recipe demos, kid & family activities, local art vendors, free samples & more! 11a—2p. Free
Free
2024 Davis Cherry Blossom Festival
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for our ninth annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival, a free public festival celebrating Asian American art, culture, and joy! There will be activities for all ages, live music, art gallery, a limited time seasonal beer by Sudwerk, and so much more. 11a—8p.Free
Crochet Club with Tobi Onadeko
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. Are you looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and just looking for a space to practice and share your creativity with others? Come join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions at the Pence! With over 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks each month. 12p—2p. $15 Members, $22 Non-Members
$15 – $22
Featured
Artist Demonstration
The Artery 207 G Street, DavisTHE ARTERY. Watch artist Hannah Klaus Hunter as she works on a monoprint collage. 12p—3p. Free
Free
Odd Fellows Bingo
Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows) 415 2nd St., DavisODD FELLOWS HALL. A wonderful way for the community to support the many needy non-profit organizations here in Davis. Each month, Davis Odd Fellows Bingo! connects with a local organization that needs assistance. Open to all adults. 12p–4p. $12
$12
Sunday Funday
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, DavisSTEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free
Free
Spring Concert: What if NORMAL, isn’t?
Louise H Kellogg Memorial Theater at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, DavisPAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE THREATRE. What if NORMAL isn’t? is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of the wonderful, yet often irritating world of living with the personal idiosyncrasies of everyone who isn't you. Through movement, text, and a diverse range of music, this work looks at what influences human beings to view the world from a wide range of perspectives and what the implications might be for us as individuals, communities, and a species. 7p—8p. $15—20
$15 – $65
2024 Wennberg Orchestra Festival
Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis CampusMONDAVI CENTER. Concert will have performances of the Davis Elementary All-City Orchestra under the direction of Lydia Cooley, Davis High Strings Tutoring Program Orchestra, Directed by student conductor Michael Wang, Holmes Advanced String Quartet, Holmes Junior High Intermediate Orchestra, Holmes Junior High Advanced Orchestra, DHS Symphony Piano Quintet, DHS Baroque Ensemble, DHS Chamber Orchestra, DHS Symphony Orchestra, featuring the 2024 Davis High Concerto Competition Winners, Violinist Jenna Son and Pianist Caitlyn Ohler, all under the direction of Angelo Moreno. 2:30p—5:30p. $15—25
$15 – $25
Hand Built Ceramic Class
35301 COUNTY ROAD 31, DAVIS.35301 COUNTY ROAD 31, DAVIS. We focus on hand-building techniques to create a wide range of functional and ornamental ceramics projects and offer all the necessary tools, materials, and instruction. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Sun. 4p—6p; Mon. 6p—8p. $30
Davis Odd Fellows Classic Film Fest
Davis Odd FellowsODD FELLOWS HALL. Films are recommended by Film Critic/Reviewer Derrick Bang and selected by the committee. The genre is "Movies which are much better than their remakes". Derrick will speak before each movie enlightening those attending on the plot, director, actors, and fun things to look for while watching. He’ll do a quick Q&A afterwards. 6:30p—9p. Free
Free
