PENCE GALLERY. Open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Applicants may submit at callforentry.org by May 16th, 9 PM PST. $30-35
THE ARTERY. The Artery presents “The Artery Menagerie” in conjunction with CCACA, the ceramic sculpture conference at the Natsoulas Gallery. The invitational exhibit of animal sculptures features twenty eight Northern California ceramic artists. Many of these artists competed in our previous California Clay Competition. Wesley Wright, a speaker at the CCACA, is also represented in the show. Free.
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE CENTER. This Golden Cabaret, our premier benefit event, will showcase performances by the full Jazz Choir, along with breakout solos, small group numbers, and a very special 50th Anniversary Alumni performance on Saturday. This will be an event to remember at Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, and all proceeds will benefit the Davis Senior High School Jazz Choir program. Friday, April 11: dinner @ 5:15pm; show @ 7pm. Saturday, April 12: (includes Alumni Performance) alumni brunch & rehearsal @ 10am dinner @ 2:15pm; show @ 4pm.
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
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
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
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Wood shop and art workshops taught by Viking Workshop, a family owned business that specializes in all types of art. 1:30p—4:30p. $600
DAVIS FOREST SCHOOL. Davis Forest School is a non-profit outdoor education and nature play organization. Our programs are all outdoors in nature, rain or shine, year round! Registration for our […]
PENCE GALLERY. Frankie Hansbearry and Marsha Elam are Sacramento-based artists whose ceramics explore whimsical and imaginative themes. In their figurative works, reality flies out the window to reveal anthropomorphic characters, interesting faces, and tales with a twist that hold up a mirror to human nature. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The annual Davis Art Studio Tour (DAST) returns for a fresh, springtime opening the weekend of April 12—13, from 10a—5p. This free tour is open to all and includes 45 participating visual artists, in media ranging from woodworking, ceramics, and jewelry, to painting, photography, and sculpture. Enjoy a preview exhibit of their work at our annual display at the Pence, and plan your trip! Free maps of the studios are available at the Pence as well. Please visit www.davisopenstudios.com for more information. 11:30a—5p. Free
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our Spring Enrichment Classes at Peregrine School! From April 7 to June 2, students in Kindergarten and up can […]
PENCE GALLERY. Apply now to sell your work at the Pence's Night Market on June 13! This pop-up market during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout invites young visual artists, ages 16-25, to display and sell their artwork inside the gallery, ranging from prints and paintings, to ceramics and jewelry, and more. Artists can apply at bit.ly/pencenightmarket. Deadline is May 23. Free to apply
THIRD SPACE DAVIS. (dis)continuity explores the artists’ relationship to their mixed Mexican and American roots and how they influence how the artists move through the world today. When two cultures collide, there are some things we hold on to, some things we lose, and some things we choose to change. For Elyse and Ro, what we hold on to often shows up in the food we cook, the values we uphold, the labor we perform, and the art that inspires us. The loss may sometimes happen through how our history is taught so narrowly to us in schools, by centuries of systems that forcibly suppressed cultural expression, or just by time passing and things changing. But we are also confronted with the opportunity to change, to choose how we move forward as individuals who are part of a broader cultural exchange. In this show, the artists reflect on their personal journeys of understanding their roots and how they navigate the present. 4p - 8p.
PENCE GALLERY. Artists for millennia have reflected upon nature as the inspiration & subject of their work. Our affiliation with animals, plants, & the wild spaces of our world is defined as ‘biophilia,’ or love for living things. Twentieth-century naturalist E.O. Wilson offered the theory that humans are ‘hard-wired’ to build a complex relationship with the natural world in his book Biophilia (1984). In our 21st century world, the question is how do we build relationships with a natural world that is under threat from climate change, habitat destruction, and other forces?
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Members of the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento will present an eclectic program of vocal works, from Gilbert & Sullivan favorites - The Gondoliers, The Mikado, […]
LOGOS BOOKS. Photo Journalist Photo Show Tom Martens has worked as a reporter, columnist, photographer & editor for newspapers, magazines & web sites for more than fifteen years. He is an award-winning outdoor writer for stories that have appeared in newspapers & magazines. You can meet Tom Martens at his 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. 5p - 7:30p. Free.
GREAT BEAR VALLEY. Soak in the atmosphere as you approach our enchanting Spanish colonial façade. As the road curves to the right, you’ll find The Dance Hall and The Great Barn, where you can relax either under cover or on the lawn. Music by The Sun Followers: Singing songs to break, melt, and mend the heart, The Sun Followers are an acoustic vocal harmony duo from Chico, California Fo0d by Andres Pizza: established in 2019, The Andes Pizza is a family-run business that aims to offer a unique culinary experience to the masses by serving authentic wood-fired pizza. Tickets: Glass of wine and music only - #15: Glass of wine live music & personal pizza - $32. 5P - 8P.
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE CENTER. This Golden Cabaret, our premier benefit event, will showcase performances by the full Jazz Choir, along with breakout solos, small group numbers, and a very special 50th Anniversary Alumni performance on Saturday. This will be an event to remember at Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, and all proceeds will benefit the Davis Senior High School Jazz Choir program. Friday, April 11: dinner @ 5:15pm; show @ 7pm. Saturday, April 12: (includes Alumni Performance) alumni brunch & rehearsal @ 10am dinner @ 2:15pm; show @ 4pm.
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. The Cabaret will feature an unforgettable evening of live song and dance, all under the musical direction of Natascha Bach and with choreography by Jeff Teague. 5:15p—8:30p. $15—55
E STREET PLAZA, DAVIS. Hear folk rock played by Ron Goldberg (bass, guitar), Brenda Scott (lead vocals), Cisco Ochoa (guitar), Wendy Silk (keyboard, accordion), and Phil Hildenbrand (percussion). 6p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet & be inspired by the AP Art students from Pioneer High School, Woodland. Exhibition dates 04/01/25-04/30/25 at The Paint Chip. 6p - 8:30p. Free.
THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet & be inspired by the AP Art students from Pioneer High School, Woodland. Exhibition dates 04/01/25-04/30/25 at The Paint Chip. 6p - 8:30p. Free.
PENCE GALLERY. Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on April 11, 6 - 9 PM. Browse a variety of art exhibits and enjoy complimentary wine. Free admission! 6p - 9p. Free.
JACKSON HALL. Seven-time GRAMMY winner, two-time Oscar nominee and newly appointed Executive Artistic Director of SFJAZZ Terence Blanchard returns to the Mondavi Center stage with The E-Collective & Turtle Island Quartet for an unforgettable night celebrating the 20th anniversary of his seminal album, FLOW. 7:30p—9:30p. $20.00 - $92.50
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE CENTER. This Golden Cabaret, our premier benefit event, will showcase performances by the full Jazz Choir, along with breakout solos, small group numbers, and a very special 50th Anniversary Alumni performance on Saturday. This will be an event to remember at Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, and all proceeds will benefit the Davis Senior High School Jazz Choir program. Friday, April 11: dinner @ 5:15pm; show @ 7pm. Saturday, April 12: (includes Alumni Performance) alumni brunch & rehearsal @ 10am dinner @ 2:15pm; show @ 4pm.
