MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Julio César Morales—artist, curator and a former museum director—grew up along the U.S.–Mexico border between San Diego and Tijuana. After nearly a decade in Arizona creating work about the border, “OJO” marks his California homecoming and return to full-time studio practice through a mid-career survey bridging past and future to reflect on the present. 10a—5p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This groundbreaking exhibition considers the connections between social and environmental injustice through the lens of contemporary art. It brings together works focused on climate change by artists, scientists and activists whose practices encompass photography, multimedia, large-scale sculptures, painting and more. 10a—5p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This exhibit celebrates the legacy of Bruce McGaw, one of the most important Bay Area painters and teachers. The retrospective exhibit will feature a wide selection of drawings and paintings from throughout his entire career. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Call for artists! You are invited to submit artwork that captures the connection between clothing and one’s personal identity and/or culture. You can explore this open-ended theme through various media and subject matter. Work will be selected for a new group exhibit, titled Worn, from Jan. 9—Feb. 8, 2026. Submissions are due by December 1, 2025. Free to apply
THE ARTERY. The Artery is proud to present Inner Worlds and Outer Lands, a solo exhibition of paintings by Christine Olmsted. With over 35 years of artistic practice, Olmsted creates vibrant, abstract works that serve as meditations of her inner dialogue, daily life, and the mysteries of the world around us. Free
PEREGRINE SCHOOL, SOUTH. We invite all students in grades K and up to join our Afterschool Enrichment Program! The Fall Trimester begins on Sept. 22 and will feature exciting classes such as Art Around the World, Baking, Cooking, Chess, Magic: The Gathering Club, and Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Materials. 3:30p—5p. $250-385
PENCE GALLERY. Raquel Cox is an oil painter whose recent work celebrates the beauty of nature and the way it lifts the human spirit. Painting mainly from life, Raquel portrays a wide variety of subjects but is particularly fascinated with observing the structure, delicacy, vibrancy, and impermanence of flowers. She views her work as a delicate balance between portraying nature truthfully and trying to capture the beauty and poetry that she finds in each subject. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. View the artistry of regional artists who alter and incorporate vinyl records as a creative material into their artwork. The Pence exhibit includes many returning artists, a selection of award-winning community college students, and several new artists, who bring inventive adaptations of vinyl, paint, and interactive elements into their two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Robert Ortbal combines a vast array of both common and odd materials, applying them in endless variations to create small-scale, uniquely masked figures, traveling-case environments that house them, and wearable sculptures that are, at times, worn outside the gallery environment in performative public works. For Encounters, a 20-foot towering sculpture made from electrical conduit soars up into the clerestory and snakes along the gallery floor, displaying an assortment of his wearable works. 11:30a—5p. Free
DRAKE'S: THE BARN, WEST SACRAMENTO. Celebrate 30 years of inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful employment in the Davis and Sacramento region! This event will feature a cornhole tournament, celebration of location business partners, kids' zone, and a Micro-Enterprise market. Free to attend & $100 for Cornhole Team ticket (2 players per team). 12p—3p. $0-100
PENCE GALLERY. In this hands-on workshop, participants will discover the creative and meditative process of working with air-dry clay while building and detailing small nature-inspired figures and flowers. For all ages (adults and kids ages 5 & up are welcome); no prior experience needed. Register at pencegallery.org. 1p—3p. $60—70
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. The Davis Jazz Beat Festival is back after a 6-year hiatus! Experience live jazz, poetry readings, and performance painting on two stages. This interactive, multidisciplinary festival features over 50 musicians and performers—including actor, poet, and writer Peter Coyote. 2p—10p. Free
WOODLAND COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER. Join us as we honor our local community leaders and high school scholarship recipients. Limited tickets available. 5p—8p. $44.52
VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. Get ready for a scary good time for the City of Davis’ second Parent-Child Dance! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Enjoy an evening of music and fun activities for everyone. This event is open to children ages three to 13 years old and parents or guardians ages 18 years or older. Ticket price includes admission for one adult & one child. 5:30p—8p. $35—45
DELTA OF VENUS. Join community members of all abilities for an evening of music, celebration, and connection at the Davis Hootenanny, hosted by Purple Tree Café. Enjoy live performances by Misner & Smith and the Team Davis Singers. Come sing, dance, and celebrate inclusivity with us in honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month! 6p—9p. Free
SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN. Join us for our monthly event series at Sophia's Thai with a locally curated lineup of house DJs produced by DRC Creatives. 8p—12a. Free
SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN. Join us for our monthly event series at Sophia's Thai with a locally curated lineup of house DJs produced by DRC Creatives. 8p—12a. Free
SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN. Join us for our monthly event series at Sophia's Thai with a locally curated lineup of house DJs produced by DRC Creatives. 8p—12a. Free
