MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Oakland-based artist is inspired by familial and global histories, food, music, and mourning. The exhibition features a reconfigured clock tower sculpture that alludes to market structures in the Eastern Mediterranean Levant region, and new works in ceramic and bronze that speak to familial and cultural ties across time. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition is a working digitization laboratory and open storage featuring hundreds of works from the Fine Arts Collection, developed and presented in conjunction with UC Davis students in the Fall 2025 Exhibition Practicum course led by Assistant Professor Alexandra Sofroniew. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Barbara Prodaniuk is a ceramic artist whose work is inspired by the forest, meadows, and waterways surrounding the Truckee area. She explores the stories carried by the creatures and artifacts found in these environments through layered surfaces, organic textures, and sculpted imagery. 11:30a—5p. Free
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Featuring 21 Northern California artists and over 50 artworks, Color / Texture / Pattern highlights a wide range of perspectives, styles, and subject matter. Hosted by YoloArts in partnership with the Woodland Camera Forum, this photography exhibition aligns with Photography Month Sacramento 2026, in April. Thru April 23. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 14th year, is open for submission by California artists through www.callforentry.org. This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply by May 12! $35—40
THE ARTERY. "The Artery Menagerie" is a unique exhibit that celebrates the art of ceramics, hosted in conjunction with the CCACA. Twenty Northern California artists explore the animal form as subject, symbol, and storyteller—whether real or imagined, domestic or wild. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This exhibit features the work of ceramic artists Karyn Gabriel, Mark Goudy, Kris Marubayashi, Liza Riddle, and Laura Van Duren. Together, these artists create striking geometric and biomorphic forms that underline their pursuit of simple forms inspired by nature. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Seeing The Same Thing Differently is a collaborative exhibition by husband and wife David Kalb & Nancy Gelbard, exploring how two artists respond to the same moments in distinct yet connected ways. In addition to their shared artistic experience, each artist is also exhibiting individual pieces of their work. 6p—8:30p. Free
UC DAVIS. One of the largest student-run events in the nation, this year’s theme is "The Journey Home: Destination Davis" and features over 200 activities including the parade, Doxie Derby, and more. Free
UC DAVIS AGGIE SQUARE. Featuring UC Davis faculty presenting on the US POINTER study, a clinical trial demonstrating how lifestyle programs can improve cognition in older adults. Additional presentations will explore how meaning and purpose support overall well-being, and the role of mobility and exercise in longevity. 8:30a—12p. Free
SACRAMENTO REGION. The Gardens Got Natives Tour is a free, two-day event featuring 40+ California native plant home, business, and school gardens in the Sacramento region. Several vendors such as Mother Natives, Find Out Farms, and Miridae Mobile Nursery will be available for purchasing plants. 9:30a—3p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Program Includes Lowell Liebermann: Gargoyles, op. 29; Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise, op. 40, no. 1; Johannes Brahms: Selections from 6 Klavierstücke, op. 118. 11a—11:45a. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. After a full day of fun, traditions, and high-energy excitement at UC Davis Picnic Day, slip away from the crowds and wind down in the vineyard with a relaxed farm-to-fork dinner & live music. 5p—8p. $35
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Get ready for a stacked night of comedy made for students who like their laughs smart, bold, and highly relatable. This BYOB comedy event features two nationally touring comedians, each delivering extended 45-minute sets, plus a dynamic host to keep the energy high all night. 18 and older only. 8p—10p. $20
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