“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]
The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit, now in its tenth year, is open to all artists residing in California. This year, artist, writer, and curator Chris Daubert will serve as Juror. The exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium except for […]
Explorer Series: North Table Mountain Wildflower Excursion with Charlie Russell North Table Mountain Wildflower Excursion Tuesday, March 29 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $175 REGISTER REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 at 12 p.m. During this exciting event, join certified California Naturalist and photographer Charlie Russell on a wildflower excursion at North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve! This area, […]
If bicycling is on your bucket list, join the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame and Osher Lifelong Learning for this co-sponsored class. So much has changed in bicycle design to make this fitness and recreation activity accessible for everyone! See electric assist bicycles, learn how to choose a proper bike to suit your physical and […]
Come help us weed and mulch young trees at John Barovetto Park! If you have your own wheelbarrow and shovel, please bring it with you. We will meet at 4400 Alhambra Drive and begin the event promptly at 9 AM. Safety - All volunteers must bring their own work gloves, water, snacks, sun protection and […]
In celebration of Photography Month Sacramento, enjoy a day of appreciating nature at The HIVE in Woodland! Enjoy immersive daylong workshops and activities centering around sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Explore the fascinating world of bees and pollinators in our pop-up art gallery showcasing award-winning pollinator photographer, Kathy Keatley Garvey. Learn how to dye […]
2nd Friday ArtAbout is back! Each month, explore Downtown and visit various businesses and art venues during this event. The Pence Gallery will be open for 2nd Friday ArtAbout on April 8, 6–9 pm! View these three exhibits featuring incredible ceramic artists: On the Edge: CCA Clay Sculpture from both alumni and the recent generation […]
Help reinvigorate Putah Creek Council’s Lake Solano Park (LSP) Docent Program by becoming a docent! Join us for the first of a series of training sessions at the LSP Nature Center. Putah Creek Council is looking for nature-minded volunteers to bring their knowledge and skills to help create and present activities for LSP visitors. In […]
Try some of our award-winning, limited-edition wines and reserve select wines directly from the barrel. Through a personal rundown from the winery owner, learn about how each wine was delicately crafted right here in Davis. We will serve the wines with a beautifully assorted charcuterie board of local and international cheeses, salami, and our estate-grown […]
Join us for one of our last planting days of the season at Lake Solano Park’s Native Plant Garden near the Nature Center. Volunteers will install plants, weed, and mulch. The garden has plenty of nonnative invasive weeds in it. Volunteers will need to hand-pull invasives, plant into the garden and surrounding planters, and lay […]
Super Owl will be opening their doors an hour early this Saturday, 4/16, as two 6th grade robotics teams show us their robots and have a friendly scrimmage. These two Davis teams both qualified for the Vex Robotics Elementary World Championship in Texas, and they are raising funds to get there. There will also be […]
Every year Cool Davis and over 700 non-profit organizations region wide participate in the Big Day of Giving, hoping to raise funds from generous community members. Anyone — friends, family, neighbors, organizations, and businesses – can donate starting April 21 through midnight May 5, 2022, to support the work of Cool Davis in the community. […]
Friends, I am delighted to announce Soup's On 2022! I hope you will join me on Thursday, April 21, 2022 as we gather as a community to support a local non-profit. What started as a small gathering with homemade soup has grown into an annual event that I look forward to every year. Good cause, […]
“Since its inception in 1909, Picnic Day has become the crown-jewel event of the UC system and the signature event of UC Davis. One of the largest student-run events in the nation, Picnic Day showcases the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis and the surrounding community in the areas of research, teaching, service, […]
Come help us celebrate Earth Day as we continue weeding and mulching young trees at John Barovetto Park! If you have your own wheelbarrow and shovel, please bring it with you. We will meet at 4400 Alhambra Drive and begin the event promptly at 9 am. Safety: All volunteers must bring their own work gloves, […]
The rainy season for Putah Creek is coming to an end. After the heavy rains in 2021 and the increased use of outdoor spaces as the weather gets warmer, it’s time to help clean up litter along the creek! PCC will be hosting clean ups at Winters Nature Park and along Putah Creek Rd (the […]
Come see a wide variety of electric vehicles. Here is your chance to talk with owners, compare cars, and get the data you need to find your next vehicle. What: ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAIR When: Sunday April 24 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Davis United Methodist Church 1620 Anderson Rd., Davis, CA in the church parking lot Also: everyone is […]
The UC Davis Sheepmowers is a research project that invites university sheep into central campus lawns to improve campus sustainability and promote mental health through public grazing events. Before you head out, check our website or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ucdavis_sheepmowers/) to see if our mowers are scheduled to work. Their contract stipulates a 3-4week break between every […]
The UC Davis Sheepmowers is a research project that invites university sheep into central campus lawns to improve campus sustainability and promote mental health through public grazing events. Before you head out, check our website or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ucdavis_sheepmowers/) to see if our mowers are scheduled to work. Their contract stipulates a 3-4week break between every […]
The UC Davis Sheepmowers is a research project that invites university sheep into central campus lawns to improve campus sustainability and promote mental health through public grazing events. Before you head out, check our website or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ucdavis_sheepmowers/) to see if our mowers are scheduled to work. Their contract stipulates a 3-4week break between every […]
Remixing roots music and telling modern-day stories, Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments like the jarana, requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone) and tarima (a wooden […]
After 35 years of tradition, the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts is proud to continue the largest sculptural ceramics conference in the world. Conceived by the need for dialogue and direct interaction between artists and students, CCACA 2022 brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA. In an intimate setting, you can interact […]
On April 29th, the Pence Gallery will be open for a public art reception in conjunction with the 35th California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, CA. Stop by our Gallery from 6-9 PM to explore the art on display, browse the […]
Join children's author Pamela Adler and her adorable tripod poodle for a morning of book readings and activities!
Tree Davis has been planting trees and growing community for 30 years! Let's celebrate!This event is an opportunity for community members to come together and honor nature where we live, work and play! Our community leaders will join us in the reading of the Arbor Day Proclamation and we will showcase our new Climate-Ready Landscapes […]
Join us for Davis Shakespeare Festival’s first in-person production since 2019! This is the first event through Davis Shakespeare Festival’s current project, Vacancy Arts Collective (VAC). VAC’s mission is to cultivate community joy by aligning socially conscious art with equitable practice. VAC produces works that represent the identities of the artists and team members […]
It’s that time of year for springtime garden tours! The Pence Art Gallery is hosting their annual self-guided tour of 7–10 private gardens in and around Davis on Sunday, May 1, from 12–5 pm. There’s more to the story: on-site plein air paintings, a gallery tour of an artist’s work, even gift bags! Find out […]
Enjoy riding with all your friends, family, and co-workers on the 12 mi. Davis Bike Loop any time between 10am–2pm. Visit up to 11 fun stations and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to the Bike Garage. Find Whymcycles and special treats along the way! Get on the Bike Loop anywhere, and go in […]
Visit the Pence Gallery to view a new exhibit featuring art by Gayle BonDurant. The evocative feel of seasonal change in nature is the catalyst behind BonDurant’s drawings and paintings. She works in several media, from cold wax and oil paint to graphite and watercolor. Her subject matter and style are dependent upon what medium […]
Plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike are invited to attend the Pence Gallery’s 29th Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, May 1, from 12 - 5 PM. After a two-year break, we are so glad to bring back this event which provides a great opportunity to visit with friends and family during the height of spring weather. […]
Join us for Davis Shakespeare Festival’s first in-person production since 2019! This is the first event through Davis Shakespeare Festival’s current project, Vacancy Arts Collective (VAC). VAC’s mission is to cultivate community joy by aligning socially conscious art with equitable practice. VAC produces works that represent the identities of the artists and team members […]
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