MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Oakland-based artist is inspired by familial and global histories, food, music, and mourning. The exhibition features a reconfigured clock tower sculpture that alludes to market structures in the Eastern Mediterranean Levant region, and new works in ceramic and bronze that speak to familial and cultural ties across time. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This exhibit features the work of ceramic artists Karyn Gabriel, Mark Goudy, Kris Marubayashi, Liza Riddle, and Laura Van Duren. Together, these artists create striking geometric and biomorphic forms that underline their pursuit of simple forms inspired by nature. Free
DAVIS YOUTH CHOIR. Fall Registration for the Davis Youth Choir is now open! There are three choirs: Hummingbird (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade), Lark (3rd to 9th Grade), and Bel Canto (7th to 12th Grade, advanced skills). Sliding scale tuition available.
HATTIE WEBER MUSEUM. Mini exhibit is about Davis High dance card history. Dance cards (or ball programmes), popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, were these small, decorated cards, where young men signed up for specific dances with young girls, a gendered practice that ended in the 1940s. Saturdays only, 10a—4p. Free
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. YoloArts is pleased to collaborate with Woodland Community College Professor of Fine Art, Manuel Fernando Rios, to present this student showcase. Featured artists include current and former WCC students. 8a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Linda Clark Johnson is a Sacramento artist who primarily works with cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses UV light to create luminous blue images without a camera or negative. She prints in her backyard, capturing botanical impressions and their shadows on watercolor paper or fabric. She then uses natural toners, collage, watercolor, and colored pencil to add layers of depth and detail to her work. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This year’s Davis Art Studio Tour returns, and is open the weekend of May 16-17 for art lovers to enjoy for free! Stroll through 40+ art studios in Davis, learn more about artists’ work, and support our local creatives by buying directly from them. The Pence will preview one piece per artist in the exhibit, and you can plan your tour through the display! Art in various media is on display, including glass, wood, paintings, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. The works in her exhibition, all created within the last year, are representative of her travels throughout California and to Hawaii. She explores scale across multiple canvases, creating a diptych and a quadriptych, allowing for greater immersion and artistic presence. Free
UPPER CRUST BAKING, DAVIS. We turn our 10-ton hearthstone deck oven up to 11 and turn out amazing artisan pizzas. We use California-grown and -milled premium flour and only the best ingredients and toppings, with produce sourced from the Davis Farmers Market. Open until 7p.
ROCKNASIUM. Rocknasium is hosting UpENDing Parkinson's, a non-profit that provides guided rock climbing to those living with Parkinson's. Entrance is free, and rental gear is $10. 10a—11:30a. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This group assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library, and in addition, hosts monthly lectures and meetings. During library hours, members are available to assist you with accessing research materials. Computer access is also available in the library for research purposes. 1p—3:30p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p—7:30p. Free
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