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
CAPAY VALLEY, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. The Rustic Ramble is a self-guided farm and garden tour of 20+ locations designed to connect visitors with the land, the farmers, and the beauty that define the Capay Valley. Proceeds from the event support Capay Valley Vision and Capay Valley Grown, helping sustain local agriculture, community programs, and future agritourism events in the Capay Valley. 10a—4p. $30—70
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. Rooted in tradition and alive with momentum, Al-Juthoor (“Roots”) and Aswat Ensemble unite for a powerful evening of Dabke, music, and storytelling. Grounded footwork, driving rhythms, and rich vocals move in constant conversation, transforming the stage into a space of unity and expression. 2p—4p.
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