PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine by Matchbook Wines, and an art-themed scavenger hunt during our reception. Exhibits include Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You, Assorted Flavors: Pence Member Exhibit, Barbara Prodaniuk: Myths in Mud, and Loraine Watson-Fox: Small Wonders. Also, view special floral arrangements within the exhibits by the Davis Flower Arrangers. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Art in Bloom is the first collaboration with members of the Davis Flower Arrangers and the Pence Gallery, in which creative floral arrangements are paired with specific artworks on view at the Pence. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a variety of arrangements that include traditional and unusual materials, and a variety of beautiful containers. Fri. 6p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 11:30a—5p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 2-day workshop, come learn to make mugs you can't find anywhere else, and turn those pots that came out a little wobbly into works of art! In this wide-ranging survey workshop, students will learn various techniques for incorporating sculptural elements into functional ware to make truly unique work. 10a—12:30p. $85
PENCE GALLERY. Art in Bloom is the first collaboration with members of the Davis Flower Arrangers and the Pence Gallery, in which creative floral arrangements are paired with specific artworks on view at the Pence. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a variety of arrangements that include traditional and unusual materials, and a variety of beautiful containers. Fri. 6p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 11:30a—5p. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. In Residue of Ritual, Tana Quincy Arcega and Michael Ryan curate a spectacle of objects and images culled from the endless deposits of residual materials resulting from our accelerated growth economy. Their visual commentary angles on the cultural mindset of mass production and waste as well as the vast array of ritualistic systems and customs that produce them. 3p—6p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Bring your partner, bestie, boo, platonic pal—or anyone who completes your dynamic duo—to this Paint Date! Follow the instructor’s step-by-step tutorial, but with a twist: you’ll swap canvases every 10 minutes to create two collaborative paintings together. 6p—7:30p. $65
CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Art in Bloom is the first collaboration with members of the Davis Flower Arrangers and the Pence Gallery, in which creative floral arrangements are paired with specific artworks on view at the Pence. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a variety of arrangements that include traditional and unusual materials, and a variety of beautiful containers. Fri. 6p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 11:30a—5p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards! 2p—4p. Free
DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free
DAVIS FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE. Francisco Dominguez is a Sacramento-based documentary photographer, artist, and printmaker specializing in social justice, labor movements, protests, civil rights, and indigenous peoples. He will present a slide show of his photographs documenting the protests against Israel’s war on Gaza, and speak about the protest movement against the Gaza War. 7p—9p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Featuring a photo critique of member-submitted images. Participants discuss “why does this image work” as well as “why does this image not work” and how the image may be improved. 7:10p. Free
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