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. 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
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
PENCE GALLERY. Linda Clark Johnson is a Sacramento artist who primarily works with cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses UV light to create luminous blue images without a camera or negative. She prints in her backyard, capturing botanical impressions and their shadows on watercolor paper or fabric. She then uses natural toners, collage, watercolor, and colored pencil to add layers of depth and detail to her work. 11:30a—5p. Free
DAVIS WALDORF SCHOOL. May Faire festivities include arts and crafts, games and activities, a puppet show, a petting zoo, live music and dancing, and refreshments. Attendance is free, while refreshments, activities & games require ticket purchases. 9a—2p. Free
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN. Enjoy yoga in our pollinator garden! Connect breath, body, and mind during this hour long class. After class, each participant receives a refreshing glass of our Honey Hibiscus Cooler or a sparkling mead beverage. 10a—11a. $25
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ages 5 & up. Fri. 7p—9p.; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ages 5 & up. Fri. 7p—9p.; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ages 5 & up. Fri. 7p—9p.; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ages 5 & up. Fri. 7p—9p.; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ages 5 & up. Fri. 7p—9p.; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ages 5 & up. Fri. 7p—9p.; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
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