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
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
Spring into Glass
The Artery 207 G Street, DavisTHE ARTERY. “Spring into Glass” celebrates the rich tapestry of glass craftsmanship created by the northern California glass community. You will see sculpture, blown glass, fused glass, stained glass, lampworking, jewelry making, cast glass. The artists include current Artery members, former members, and esteemed guest artists.
Free
Ongoing
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
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
Seeking local Artist
Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, DavisGALLERY 1885. This local gallery managed by the Davis Cemetery District invites local artists to display their work. For more information, or to request a spot on our calendar, please email Judy Fisher at judy@daviscemetery.org. Free
Free
Renewal: Paintings by Inga Poslitur
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPENCE GALLERY. Inga Poslitur’s new series of oil paintings capture flowering plants in natural environments, as well as in lovely arrangements of bouquets in domestic settings. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
Whole Earth Festival
UC DavisUC DAVIS QUAD. A free, zero waste, student-run arts & music festival on UC Davis' campus. Fri. 12p—10p; Sat. 10a—10p; Sun. 10a—5p. Free
Free
Davis Farmers Market
Central Park 5th and B Streets, DavisCENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
Parkside Bar Themed Party
Parkside Bar 330 G St.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. $?
Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)
Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay EastVILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
$15
Whole Earth Festival
UC DavisUC DAVIS QUAD. A free, zero waste, student-run arts & music festival on UC Davis' campus. Fri. 12p—10p; Sat. 10a—10p; Sun. 10a—5p. Free
Free
Gentle Barre Exercise Class
Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay EastVILLAGE 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
$15
Author Talk: Skye+Fam
The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.AVID READER. Skye, age ten, co-authored four children’s books with her mom and dad, Payel and Joe Farasat. Skye has been meditating with her parents since she was a baby. She shares her simple yet powerful techniques of staying mindful and grounded while forming her space in the family and finding her place in the world. 1p—2p. Free
Free
Featured
Assemblage vs. Sculpture: Found Object Sculpture with Amy Vidra
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, DavisPENCE GALLERY. Both assemblage and sculpture combine various objects to create a three-dimensional work of art. A sculpture may use a limited palette of materials or colors to unify the piece to make it cohesive. In this three-hour workshop, students will learn the basics of sculpture with artist Amy Vidra. Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of sculpture and will have time to stroll through Davis to find their own inspirational found objects to include in their pieces. Please visit our website for the materials list. 1p—4p. $125-140
$125 – $140
Reading Buddies
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, DavisSTEPHENS 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
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, Jr.
Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape to explore the world. Fri: 7p, Sat & Sun: 2p. $20
$10
Student Recital: Samantha Murray, Harp
Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr. & Cushing Way, DavisPITZER CENTER. Program to be announced. 4p—4:45p. Free
Free
Celebrate Mother’s Day Yoga and Massage SPA
Barefoot Yoga Studio Davis 1015 Olive Dr,, DavisBAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Celebrate Mother's Day with an afternoon of gentle stretches and learn massage techniques for relaxation with your beloved mom. All levels and all bodies are welcome. Bring yoga mats, a soft pillow, and a soft blanket; bring your mom, your mom-in-law, your grandmom, your mom friend, your loved ones! 4p—6p. $95
$95
The Mama’s Secret Lullaby Show
Secret Spot 117 D Street, DavisSECRET SPOT. Captivating local musicians & mothers, Amataza and Heron Rana put on a live performance. 6:30p-7p. Suggested donation $15
Free
Stories on Stage Davis: Season 10 Finale
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, DavisPENCE GALLERY. Hear local actors read aloud stories written by local authors! Featuring Daniel Coshnear (Separation Anxiety) and a second TBD author. 7:30p—9p. Free
Free
Into The Woods
Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale centered around a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after. Thus, what begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Fri & Sat, 7:30p; Sun 2p. $20
$20
