Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, DavisWeek of Events
Encounters UFO Xperience: The Alien Museum & Club UFO
UNIVERSITY MALL. Family-fun, interactive space of UFO legends, alien artifacts & the paranormal. Incl game room, dance parties & hands-on exhibits. Wed–Sun.
Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985
JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
UCD Basketball Celebrates Black History Month
UCD Basketball Celebrates Black History Month
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION, UCD. Games will be featuring the Coalition for the African Diaspora Student-Athletes (CADSA), African Continuum (a network of Diaspora-identified staff & faculty members) & UC Davis Black Greek Letter Organizations—available to meet & greet game attendees, provide special performances, & more. Feb 9: Women’s Basketball, 5p. $6–$12. Feb 15: Men's Basketball, 6p. $7–$22
2nd Friday ArtAbout—February 10
2nd Friday ArtAbout—February 10
1. Arboretum Art Works, 17 Arboretum Dr, Suites G & H | 4 - 7 PM Reception Arboretum Art Works is a working artist collective featuring artists in 2 suites. Artists in attendance include Thelma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson, Schorré Chevalier Oldham, Joel Bresolin, Ginger Joyce, Judy Catambay, Charlene Akers, and Mark Ellsberry. Image: Ceramic sculpture […]
Canoe Tour of Lake Solano
Canoe Tour of Lake Solano
LAKE SOLANO PARK. Spend a morning taking in the beautiful views of Lake Solano’s riparian habitat, with wonderful opportunities to spot some of the wildlife that calls Lake Solano home & to appreciate the changing of the seasons. Canoes, paddles & lifejackets will be provided free of charge, with a basic safety & paddling discussion at the beginning. Participants may want to bring water, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen & wear weather-appropriate warm clothing. You may get wet, so shoes/pants that can get wet & a change of clothes is recommended. Required day-use parking fee of $6 per vehicle (cash or check, exact change only) gains you admittance to the park for the rest of the day. Limited to 12 guests. Children age 8 & older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. 10a–12p. Free
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5
The Red Velvet Violin Family Outreach Concert
The Red Velvet Violin Family Outreach Concert
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Introduces young people to the instruments of a symphony orchestra & tells a story supported by orchestral music. Written by Anna Trigiano Moreno, composed by Ryan Suleiman, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, performed by the Puppet Art Theatre Company & the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra, directed by Angelo Moreno. 11a. Tix @ the door: Adults $15 / Kids $10
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5