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.
Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the beloved 1970 Disney animated film, “The Aristocats,” and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score. Show runtime: 30 minutes (perfect for little ones!) $5-16
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
Biodiversity Museum Day
Biodiversity Museum Day
UC DAVIS. Explore several biological collections, including: Arboretum & Public Garden; Bohart Museum of Entomology; Botanical Conservatory; California Raptor Ctr; Dept of Anthropology Museum; Ctr for Plant Diversity; Marine Invertebrate Collection; Museum of Wildlife & Fish Biology; Nematode Collection; Dept of Earth & Planetary Sciences Paleontology Collection; Phaff Yeast Culture Collection. 9a–4p. 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
Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS
Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the beloved 1970 Disney animated film, “The Aristocats,” and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score. Show runtime: 30 minutes (perfect for little ones!) $5-16
LEGO Block Party
LEGO Block Party
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
Breast Cancer Awareness at Women’s Basketball
Breast Cancer Awareness at Women’s Basketball
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION, UCD. One of the most meaningful games each season for the Aggies as they honor one of their former student-athletes, Genevieve Costello, who tragically passed away from breast cancer at the age of 26. All fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. 3p. $6–$12.
UNO Ultimate Marvel Game Night
UNO Ultimate Marvel Game Night
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Suitable for everyone ages 7 & up. 6p–9p. 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
Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Local, handmade & original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food & more! Free live music. 10a–4p.