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“OJO” Julio César Morales

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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

Free

Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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

Free

Call for artists! Worn exhibit at the Pence

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis

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

Free

Avery Palmer: New Paintings

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Known for his imaginative narratives and surrealist sensibilities, Avery Palmer creates intricate worlds painted in the highly technical style of the Old Masters. His haunting compositions brim with oddities—hybrid creatures, enigmatic objects, and spectral human figures—that invite viewers to step into the rich terrain of the subconscious. Free

Free

New Paintings by Boyd Gavin

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Known for his evocative depictions of suburban life and richly observed still lifes, Boyd Gavin captures the fleeting beauty of everyday moments with both intimacy and depth. His latest body of work turns a keen eye toward shared history, inviting viewers to contemplate the past, present, and future. Free 

Free
Chaos

Chaos

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. The Artery is pleased to present Chaos, an exhibition featuring the luminous glass, paintings, and jewelry of Linnea Wong, Adriel Wong, and Lori Wynn. Free

Free
Ongoing

Enrichment Classes at Peregrine School

Peregrine School, South

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

$250 – $385

Beauty, Seen and Felt: Paintings by Raquel Cox

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis

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

Free

A New Spin on Vinyl

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis

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

Free

Robert Ortbal: Encounters

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis

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

Free

Free Uber, Lyft, and Cab Rides by Wells Call Injury Lawyers

Fairfield, CA 94534 Fairfield, CA 94534, Fairfield

SOLANO COUNTY. This program helps reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road during the holidays. If you decide to go and drink, please make the responsible choice to grab a ride home instead of getting behind the wheel. We will reimburse you for your fare home, so save that receipt! Rides must be from 5p on the holiday to 10a of the morning after. 5p—10a.

Free

Kitchen Garden Chat

Yolo County

ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Join Master Gardener Treva Valentine for a chat about how to protect your plants from winter frost during winter chill hours. Zoom link: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/98028723763. 10a—11a. Free

Free
Art Spark

Art Spark

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Drop in for an afternoon of art making inspired by this fall’s exhibitions. Each month, we offer a different activity that explores ideas, materials, and processes connected to works of art on view. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. 1p—4p. Free

Free
Written and Directed By

Written and Directed By

Wyatt Pavilion Theatre Old Davis Road, Davis

WYATT PAVILION THEATRE. With the goal of cultivating new voices for the stage, the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance presents a series of new one-act plays by undergraduate students. The works explore a variety of emotions and experiences that are heartfelt, human, and sometimes humorous. Content warning: adult language, themes, and situations. 2p—4p. Free

Free

Freedge Dedication & Homelessness Reports

Friends Meetinghouse, 345 L St, Davis 345 L St, Davis

DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. The Quaker Meeting House will host a Freedge Dedication: https://freedge.org/. After time to share as a community of those seeking solutions to homelessness, the gathering will go indoors to discuss the YOLO County Grand Jury Report: Homelessness Our Local American Tragedy. 5p—8p. Free

Free
Featured

Sahaya International – Beyond 25: the next chapter

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. After a very successful 25th anniversary last year, you are invited to Sahaya International—Beyond 25: The next chapter. The evening will be filled with stories of inspiration and hope, cultural performances, interactive activities and snacks/drinks. Tickets are FREE but reservation is required. 6:30p—9p. Free

Free
Art Spark

Art Spark

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Drop in for an afternoon of art making inspired by this fall’s exhibitions. Each month, we offer a different activity that explores ideas, materials, and processes connected to works of art on view. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. 1p—4p. Free

Free
Art Spark

Art Spark

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Drop in for an afternoon of art making inspired by this fall’s exhibitions. Each month, we offer a different activity that explores ideas, materials, and processes connected to works of art on view. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. 1p—4p. Free

Free
Art Spark

Art Spark

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Drop in for an afternoon of art making inspired by this fall’s exhibitions. Each month, we offer a different activity that explores ideas, materials, and processes connected to works of art on view. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. 1p—4p. Free

Free
Art Spark

Art Spark

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Drop in for an afternoon of art making inspired by this fall’s exhibitions. Each month, we offer a different activity that explores ideas, materials, and processes connected to works of art on view. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. 1p—4p. Free

Free