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
Call for Community Input – Davis Cemetery District Permanent COVID-19 Memorial
Davis Cemetery 820 Pole Line Road, DavisDAVIS CEMETERY. Community input is needed for a beautiful Covid-19 memorial located at the cemetery. Fill out a brief survey on the Davis Cemetery website. 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
Call to Artists – Night Market at the Pence
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, DavisPENCE GALLERY. Open call for artists ages 16-25 to join the Night Market pop-up! Art ranging from prints, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, & more. Free Application. $25/accepted artists.
Free
Story Time at Avid & Co.
Avid & Co. 605 2nd St, DavisAVID READER. A fun weekday story time, featuring one of Avid's incredible storytellers reading picture books to your kiddos. Children must be supervised. 10a—10:30a. Free
Free
The Spork Hub Farmstand
1500 Cannery Ave 1500 Cannery Ave, DavisSPORK FOOD HUB. Support local farmers! Purchase organic, sustainably farmed fruits, veggies, eggs & baked goods from Upper Crust Bakery. 2p—7p.
Free
Slow Jazz Jam
Davis Senior Center 646 A St, DavisDAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The focus will be slower ballads and bossas designed to be a supportive space to get you soloing over jazz standards. 3p—5p. Free
Teen Open Mic Poetry & Song Night
Dixon Library 230 N 1st St, DixonDIXON LIBRARY. Showcase your bold & creative side with poetry, comedy, rapping, & singing! Acts are limited to 5 minutes. This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. Sign-ups online. 3:30p—5p. Free
Free
Voter Service through a Social Justice Lens
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library Blanchard Room 315 E 14th St, DavisSTEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join League of Women Voters davis area to discuss the importance of diverse representation at the polls and strategies for empowering youth and newly registered voters. 6p—7:30p. Free
Free
Free Line Dance Class
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, DavisSTEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Free line dancing classes in the Blanchard Room. No experience necessary. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Jackson Hall, Mondavi CenterJACKSON HALL. Now in its sixth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence that continues to set standards in the performing arts. 7:30p—9p. $30+
Davis Independent Music Initiative Song Doctor
ZoomZOOM. Communal Songwriting workshop & critique. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Have your lyrics ready to screen share! All are welcome! 8p. Free
Free
Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints
Woodstock's Pizza (Woodstock's) 219 G St., DavisWOODSTOCK'S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass—& every pint after that night is 50% off for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.
