DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Allow deeply healing sounds including sacred mantras, acoustic music, and singing bowls wash over you like a wave as you experience profound rest and inner peace. RSVP online at davismeditation.com; cost is a recommended donation. Bring a yoga mat for lying down. 7p—8:30p. $10—20
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Get ready for spooky season with a fun morning of crafting your very own cemetarium! These graveyard and haunted house-inspired terrariums are sure to be a frightfully fun addition to your Halloween decor. Bring your spooky creativity and toil away with us in the Community Art Studio. Join us...if you dare! For all ages. 10a—12p. $40
CENTRAL PARK. Local community event with arts, crafts, and vintage small businesses set up under the pavilion at Central Park in Davis with free live music! Free crafts table and family friendly atmosphere! 10a—4p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced performer, if you are looking for a fast-paced, fun, informative, and supportive way to dive into the world of stand-up comedy, this is the perfect class for you! Students show off their hard work in a graduation show on Nov. 5. On Mondays & Wednesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 5. 4p—6p. Free
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
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 3-part Wizarding Workshop series, wizards of all ages will use their magical abilities to practice their craft! Supplies will be provided to create items every wizard should have in their possession. Register for a single workshop or all three in the series! (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult.) 5:30p—6:30p. $40
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this fun, food-inspired ceramic workshop, students will create realistic-looking desserts out of clay. This multi-day workshop allows participants to sculpt their sweet treats during the first session on Oct. 7 and return to glaze them on Oct. 14. For all ages. 5:30p—7:30p. $85
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
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
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Join us for this free family-friendly multi-media art event! View works by local artists, watch dance performances, learn the The Monster Mash dance, participate in an art activity, and more. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Mark Tomassetti at his 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. View works in gouache, acrylic ink, and watercolor. Light refreshments will be served. 6p—8p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. The Paint Chip presents 'Plein Air Adventures' for a 2nd Friday ArtAbout artists reception. This is a group exhibition of a local plein air group who paints on location in and around Davis. 6p—8:30p. Free
THE ARTERY. Enjoy a reception during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout for artist Christine Olmsted, and view paintings in her solo exhibition. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception and enjoy browsing all of our new art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. View Robert Ortbal: Encounters, A New Spin on Vinyl, Raquel Cox: Beauty, Seen and Felt, and Marlene Lee: Surrounding Landscapes. 6p—9p. Free
DELTA OF VENUS. Katerina Hanks presents eerie, hyper-detailed dreamscapes in a range of mediums. The show explores longing, time travel, double binds, and dogs at the discotheque. Live DJs throughout the night, beverages and snacks available for purchase. 6p—9p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Downtown Winters will come alive as businesses along Main Street and Railroad Avenue transform into pop-up galleries, showcasing the work of regional artists. Meet artists, shop for original works, and enjoy seasonal wine specials. 2p—6p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. The Davis Jazz Beat Festival is back after a 6-year hiatus! Experience live jazz, poetry readings, and performance painting on two stages. This interactive, multidisciplinary festival features over 50 musicians and performers—including actor, poet, and writer Peter Coyote. 2p—10p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 3-part Wizarding Workshop series, wizards of all ages will use their magical abilities to practice their craft! Supplies will be provided to create items every wizard should have in their possession. Register for a single workshop or all three in the series! (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult.) 5:30p—6:30p. $40
HOTEL WINTERS & GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a deeply rejuvenating 3-night retreat featuring yoga, wine, workshops, spa, and more. Learn more at www.thecatpose.studio. Oct. 16—19. $1,050—1,250
MAIN THEATRE, UC DAVIS. Anne Ellegood, curator and executive director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, will give a talk as part of The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies in the Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio Program at UC Davis. 4:30p—6p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This month's Photography Club of Davis meeting will feature guest speaker Michele McCormick, who will present Avian Imagery—A Passion for Birds. 7p—8:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for an Artist Talk with Robert Ortbal in conjunction with his current solo exhibition, Encounters. He will lead a dialogue about the work on display, sharing images and videos highlighting the evolution and development of his previous work. This event is free for Members & students, and $10 for Non-Members at the door. 3p—4:30p. $0—10
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Dust off your painting cobwebs and bring them to Davis Arts Center, because it is time for a Paint and Spook party! Follow along with the instructor for a ghostly tutorial, or free paint your own ghoulish creation. Either way, it's sure to be a scream! For ages 18+. 6:30p—8p. $35
PENCE GALLERY. Through value studies, students will learn how to simplify complex subjects, organize a composition, establish strong lighting, and create a solid foundation for a full-color painting. Participants will paint a new subject each week, along with a corresponding value study. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting. On Tuesdays from Oct. 21—Nov. 4. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $98—108
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. We welcome you to support the creative expressions of local artists and delight in exhibitions, demonstrations, live music from Roadhouse 5, and an artisan market. Also enjoy gourmet food tastings from notable local farms and restaurants, along with the best of Yolo County wine, beer, and spirits. 2p—6p. $0—350
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate spooky season with the perfect pumpkin art project! Start with mixing your own pumpkin spice salt dough. Then sculpt and decorate a pumpkin bowl using clay tools, textured surfaces, and more. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Mark the UN’s 80th anniversary with an afternoon that blends community, art, and thoughtful dialogue. We’ll celebrate how far global cooperation has come since 1945—and talk frankly about what it will take to meet the challenges ahead. 2p—4p. $10—20
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
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
SHERATON GRAND HOTEL, SACRAMENTO. This incredible 3-day event is your ultimate destination if you love origami, from simple folds to mind-blowing complexity. Enjoy presentations, classes, and exhibits. 8:30a—11p. $195—315+
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Struggling to center clay on the potter’s wheel? This one-day workshop will help you build the foundation needed for successful wheel throwing. For ages 18+. 6p—8:30p. $45
FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Learn how to make your own beautiful home-made paper from recycled materials like bits of yarn, your kid’s old math homework, and flowers from my garden. Using moulds and deckles, we’ll swish, press, and flip our way to gorgeous sheets of paper. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65
CRUESS HALL, UC DAVIS. Felipe Baeza has had solo exhibitions in Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, and New York. Ruben Zecena is an interdisciplinary scholar specializing in contemporary Latinx Literature and Culture. 5:30p—7p. Free
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Gallery 625’s upcoming exhibition is a solo show featuring Carlaina Brown’s "Sound Bars" series, and other selected works. The work on view includes two- and three-dimensional pieces using traditional mediums as well as everyday and found objects. 5:30p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This 2-day workshop is open to artists of all levels who want to create abstract paintings using a mixed media approach. Students will work with base layers, drawings, gel prints and other paper sources. While building layers, participants will add other media including paint, crayons, colored pencil and/or Art Graf. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—4p. $360—380
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
GORMAN MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART. The Native Arts Market will feature indigenous vendors of art, jewelry, and other items, as well as Native arts demonstrations. All are welcome, parking & admission is free. 11a—4p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Expand your wheel throwing skills further and become confident in throwing nicely shaped bowls in this single day workshop! Learn how to create bowls with smooth, curved interiors and well-defined outer forms. No finished pieces will be taken home—the focus is on fun and skill development. For ages 18+. 6p—8:30p. $45
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Learn how to make multiple hand-drawn prints from plastic, tetra paks, and pasta makers! Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65
PENCE GALLERY. This one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:30a. $5—10
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by over 50 participating regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Teresa Bunn and view "Capturing the Soul of My Garden: An Eco-Print Journey" at her 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. Light refreshments will be served. Live music will be provided by the Folk Music Folks. 5p—7p. Free
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception where you can enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art themed scavenger hunt. Also, shop from a wide selection of handcrafted work in our Holiday Market, which opens today! 6p—9p. Free
THE ARTERY. Meet the artists in the Chaos exhibit for their 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Create a festive fall garland using twine, decorative paper, leaf rubbings, acorns, and other natural materials at this month's family art workshop. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
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