PENCE GALLERY.2025 Emerging Artist Award applications are now open! This award is open to artists with limited exhibition experience & high-quality work. Apply by April 4, 2025 at 9p. $30–$35
The Artery is pleased to present “Citrus Season: A Splash of Color,” a group show that is sure to warm the winter. Step into a vibrant world where the essence of creativity meets the tang of inspiration. Citrus Season: A Splash of Color is an exciting new art exhibition that celebrates bold hues and textures. Interpreted by […]
UC DAVIS. UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day is an annual celebration that showcases the incredible diversity of life on Earth and the scientific efforts to understand and protect it. Held on the UC Davis campus, this free, family-friendly event invites the public to explore the university’s world-renowned natural history collections, museums, and research centers through interactive exhibits, engaging activities & behind-the-scenes tours. Each of the 10 participating museums have a separate schedule & offerings, but most of the activities are from 10 am - 2 pm, with a few starting earlier and ending later. 10a - 2p. Free.
ONLINE. WEBSITE: bit.ly/pencearchivesale. For the first time, we will share gifted items from our Archives, such as paintings, prints, and decorative objects by both well-known artists and unknown makers. These items have come to us from various sources, mainly from our Treasure Sale or our Art Auction. All proceeds from this fundraiser will directly support the gallery's exhibits, programs, and operational costs, which have gone up tremendously in the past year. Bidding opens online February 8 at midnight and closes March 2 at 5 PM PST through bit.ly/pencearchivesale. It’s free to bid, and easy to register. Please note that these works of art are not on public display at the Pence. You can arrange an in-person viewing, however, by making an appointment with the Director, Natalie Nelson, by calling 530-758-3370. Featured artists include Peter Voulkos, Maija Peeples-Bright, and Roy De Forest, among others, and we can’t wait to share them! We are offering these items based on our research of the object’s provenance and knowledge to the best of our ability. Questions? Email pencegallery@gmail.com.
MANETTI SHREM. Start with dedicated art lovers and philanthropists Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem. Add 15 works from their collection by world-renowned artists — including Salvador Dalí, Vassily Kandinsky, Joan Miró and Francis Bacon. Top off with 30 UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students studying studio art, art history and design. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The artist painstakingly pours discarded household paint into stacks of colorful circles, celebrating found materials in unusual ways. Kehoe views her work as reminiscent of the patterned Korean textiles from her youth, creating a lively ‘quilt’ full of texture and movement that seems to escape from its base.
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. An engaging exhibition, which brings together visual journals belonging to students who participated in the UC Davis Design study abroad program. 12p—4p. Free
PEREGRINE SCHOOL. After school enrichment classes for winter trimester (Jan. 21—Mar. 19). Weekly classes featuring art, cooking, spanish, sewing, chess, & more! 3:30p—4:30p or 5p. $250—365
345 L STREET, DAVIS. The "Sound Track of a Coup d 'Etat" was the winner of the 2024 World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance Film Festival. It is nominated for an Oscar for best documentary film of 2024. The film chronicles how unbeknownest to the leading black jazz musicians of the fifties, they were employed by the CIA as U.S. ambassadors to newly formed African nations. 7p—9:30p. Free
MANETTI SHREM. This exhibition brings together painting, photography, sculpture and video by some of the most prominent artists working today, as well as rising new voices. Spanning 45 years of art making, Through Their Eyes spotlights the world as experienced by 30 fiercely original and groundbreaking women artists – and is the first presentation of the renowned collection in the United States.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Ruby Neri: Taking the Deep Dive is the first solo museum exhibition of the artist’s work. An established voice in contemporary ceramics, Neri sculpts brightly colored personal motifs and uninhibited female nudes, playing with familiar forms and monumental scale to challenge our expectations. 10a—4p. Free
NATSOULAS GALLERY. The works in this collection are representative of Friedman’s excellent techniques and abilities to capture diverse subject matter. Figurative and still life paintings are at the heart of this exhibition, but Friedman also pays particular homage to the process of experiencing art as a museum goer or mural enthusiast in her newest works. 11a—5p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. This community workshop provides an introduction to the art of attending live music performances, with a focus on classical concerts. The content includes discussions on symphonic form and movements, and an in-depth look at the composers and pieces featured in the performance. The workshop culminates in a live concert experience, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. For children and adults. 4p—5p. $200 members | $250 nonmembers (includes concert ticket)
PENCE GALLERY. What do you do with an artistic experiment, works of art with small flaws, too many of one item, or overstock that your studio shelves are insisting you take care of? You have a ‘seconds sale’! Find unique works of art (such as ceramics, paintings, textile art, and more) from more than 25 professional artists, including Jennifer Nachmanoff, Tanya Lieberman, Marjan Kluepfel, and Marlene Lee. 11:30a—5p.
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOLS - BOTH CAMPUSES. Davis Parent Nursery School invites families, caregivers, and children to visit both of their campuses, in Central & South Davis. Come see what this play-based, cooperative preschool is all about! The DPNS open house runs from 9-11 a.m. at 1440 Danbury Street (on the Marguerite Montgomery Elementary campus) & from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 426 W 8th Street. Families can choose to visit one or both campuses. DPNS has programs for children ages 1-6, including baby-and-me playgroups, multiple morning preschool programs, and an afternoon care program. This open house is a chance to play and chat with staff and current families. Find out what's made DPNS the best preschool in Yolo County for more than 15 years! Free. 9a - 11a at 1440 Danbury Street or 10a - 12p at 426 W 8th Street.
UCD CAMPUS. This is your chance to connect with UC Davis scientists and experts, participate in dynamic exhibits, and get an up-close look at amazing animals, fascinating plants, and the wonders of our natural world. With something for everyone, it’s a free day of discovery you won’t want to miss! 9a—5p. Free.
WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE. A public forum designed to connect organizations working on key issues with concerned Yolo residents who want to take action and create meaningful, lasting change on issues involving immigration, public education, healthcare, LGBTQ+ communities, and more. 10:30a—12:30p. Free
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Moby Dick, by local composer Andy Tan, will have its world premier in this production by the Davis HS Symphony Orchestra. Davis HS alum, Cody Craven, narrates with art by Nikki Chen shown to visualize the story. Children will learn about the instruments and the orchestra 11a—12p. $10—15
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Unleash your creativity at Great Bear Vineyards on Saturday, February 8, from 1-3 PM with our Paint & Sip event! Join local artists Anne and Pooja for a fun mixed-media painting class inspired by the holiday season, all while enjoying a glass of Great Bear wine. Tickets are $60 & include all art supplies, your canvas & your first glass of wine, with additional wine available for purchase. Whether you're a seasoned artist or trying something new, this event promises a delightful afternoon in our beautiful vineyard setting. 1p - 3p. $60
SWIM AMERICA. Watch our classes in action and learn about water safety, learn about our FREE Water Tykes Class for babies aged 2 to 6 months, and attend our Wee & One Peas classes and see how we create fun, developmental opportunities for your infants & toddlers. 3p—5p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. Blending jazz, soul, and alternative R&B, Braxton Cook is one of this generation’s most exciting emerging voices in the jazz world. 7:30p. $12.50+
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
NEW DAVIS BIKE GARAGE. 606 Peña Drive, #300 This popular event helps cyclists get their bikes ready for Spring, and provides great information about the basics of cycling and how to keep your bike on the road and operating well. Cyclists can bring bikes in for a free bike inspection, and basic repairs can be done on site. 8a—12p. Free
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