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.
Matilda Jr Auditions
Matilda Jr Auditions
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Young Performers division invites you to auditions for Matilda Jr.—open to youth ages 7–17 (or 18 if still in high school). Sign up for a spot. 4:30p–6:30p.
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
Matilda Jr Auditions
Matilda Jr Auditions
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Young Performers division invites you to auditions for Matilda Jr.—open to youth ages 7–17 (or 18 if still in high school). Sign up for a spot. 4:30p–6:30p.
UC Davis Baseball vs CSUN
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT MUSEUM. 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
Village Dance Davis
Village Dance Davis
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CRT. Join Village Dance for their monthly, free, family-friendly daytime dance party. 11a—1:30p
Many-Legged Wonders
Many-Legged Wonders
BOHART MUSEUM, UC DAVIS. Family-friendly event celebrating millipedes, centipedes, arachnids & other many-legged arthropods. 1p–4p. Free
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
Disney’s Lion King, Jr.
Disney’s Lion King, Jr.
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A story about identity, family & responsibility. Features classic songs from the Disney film. 2p–4p. $10
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT MUSEUM. 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.