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Healing Arts Program (6-Sessions)

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Our free Healing Arts program begins on Sept. 30. This 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art-making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning […]

Free
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Figurative Watercolor Painting Class with Misuk Goltz (6 Sessions)

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

In this 6-session workshop, watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will guide you in discovering how to capture the attitude, mood, and gestures of a person in an environment. Participants will explore how to structure design aesthetics, composition, shape, value, and color in relation to the figure and the surroundings. No portrait painting experience is necessary, but […]

$180 – $190
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Worthy Mysteries: New Work by Steve Briscoe

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Steve Briscoe’s exhibit, Worthy Mysteries, includes a stunning selection of found object sculpture, paintings, and installations that invite both contemplation and joyful delight. Using second-hand objects such as old signs, stencils, and chairs, he builds structures that seem precariously connected. His series of hand-made tools of unknown function seems to hint at our universal ability […]

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Fiberscapes: Quilted Landscapes by Marjan Kluepfel

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

At the Pence Gallery, Fiberscapes features quilted landscapes by artist Marjan Kluepfel, who has been creating art quilts since 1990. After working in academia for many years, she is now a full-time studio artist in Davis, California. Kluepfel's works are inspired by the beautiful and varied landscapes of Northern California. Constructed out of hand-dyed fabrics and […]

Free

Interwoven

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Interwoven is an exhibit by a group of artists who have been meeting for several years to pursue shared questions of making art in our time. Members originate from places as distant as India and Germany, and as near as Davis. Educated in many aspects of art and design, the group shares a deep curiosity […]

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Young makers at JUNE & SIMPLE

JUNE & SIMPLE invites all young artists and makers to show and sell their work at the store this November. Join us for this community event, and support talented kids from Davis.

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Winters Harvest Festival

Downtown Winters

Join us the last weekend of October for a three day festival in Downtown Winters to celebrate the Fall Harvest. Enjoy live music, food & drink specials, a local vendor fair, our annual Spooktacular Fun Run, and other fun activities for the whole family! FOURTH FRIDAY Friday, October 28 | 5-10pm Main Street between Railroad […]

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Tree Davis Planting Event @ Slide Hill Park

Slide Hill Park 1525 Tulip Ln, Davis

Event: Help us plant trees at Slide Hill Park! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. Parking: Parking is available on Tulip Ln and Layton Dr. We will meet in the grassy field near the baseball diamond on the south side of the park. Coordinates are 38.560049, -121.716528. Safety: All […]

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Drawing and Painting with Oil Pigment Sticks with Sara Post

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Learn to draw, paint, shade, and enhance oil paintings using pigment sticks. With guidance from artist and R&F tier instructor Sara Post, participants will learn how to employ techniques including solvent-thinned brushstrokes, rich subtle grounds, color blends with cold wax (medium, monotype, and thickly textured), and dramatic color.   Dates: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 29–30 […]

$340 – $360
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Filipino American History Month Festival

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis

Join in celebrating Filipino-American History Month! The theme this year is storytelling as a way to preserve our collective memory and practice collective care. There will be Filipino food trucks, games and activities for kids and families, book vendors for Filipino books and a panel of speakers about the Filipino-American Experience. No reservation required. Sponsored […]

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2nd Street Trunk or Treat!

Mirror Image Dance Company 2121 2nd St., Suite A106, Davis

We are excited to host our annual Trunk or Treat! Everyone is welcome! We will have trunks full of treats, face painting, Thriller Dance Performance, Buckhorn food truck, Adult & Child beverages. zombie laser pistol, and so much more!   You may also like the following events from Mirror Image Dance Company: Next month, 15th November, […]

Pumpkins and Pints | Pumpkin Carving Contest

Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 2001 2nd Street, Davis

Whether you think you have the best pumpkin carving skills or just want to enjoy beer while getting in the spooky spirit, Sudwerk's Pumpkins and Pints has you covered! Taking place this Saturday from 3:00-7:30pm, your ticket includes a beer, pumpkin, and pumpkin carving kit! You can also enter your pumpkin into our carved pumpkin […]

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Haunted Historic Tours at Davis Community Church

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis

Davis Community Church plans to have some spooky fun with its historic roots over the Halloween weekend. Tours of the historic church will include a brew of surprises cooked up by the church’s scouting programs. Did you know there is a basement and a Harry Potter bathroom under the stairwell? Tour the secret chambers of […]

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Annual Halloween Scary-Oke at Davis Musical Theatre Co.

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

On Sat., Oct. 29, starting at 7 pm, join in on DMTC's 12th Annual SCARY-OKE!!! BOOOOOO!!!! Looking for a FRIGHTFULLY fun time and a chance to belt out your favorite tunes? Join all the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls at DMTC for our 12th annual Halloween SCARY-OKE night! Hundreds of songs to choose from! Kids and […]

$10
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