PENCE GALLERY. Open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Applicants may submit at callforentry.org by May 16th, 9 PM PST. $30-35
PENCE GALLERY. The annual Davis Art Studio Tour (DAST) returns for a fresh, springtime opening the weekend of April 12—13, from 10a—5p. This free tour is open to all and includes 45 participating visual artists, in media ranging from woodworking, ceramics, and jewelry, to painting, photography, and sculpture. Enjoy a preview exhibit of their work at our annual display at the Pence, and plan your trip! Free maps of the studios are available at the Pence as well. Please visit www.davisopenstudios.com for more information. 11:30a—5p. Free
THE BARN GALLERY. 512 BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Artists create with either rock, paper, scissors or all three making this show a delight for the senses. Featured Artists: Maria Winkler, Michael Dunlavey, Judy Knott, Music by Harold Sexton Light refreshments and Yolo County Wine will be served. On view through June 7, 2025 Open Hours Wed. For more information or to purchase artwork contact YoloArts at 530-309-6464 or ya@yoloarts.org. On view through June 7, 2025. Free.
THE BARN GALLERY. 512 BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Artists create with either rock, paper, scissors or all three making this show a delight for the senses. Featured Artists: Maria Winkler, Michael Dunlavey, Judy Knott, Music by Harold Sexton Light refreshments and Yolo County Wine will be served. For more information or to purchase artwork contact YoloArts at 530-309-6464 or ya@yoloarts.org. On view through June 7, 2025. Free.
VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. This event is open to children ages 4 – 13 years old and parents or guardians ages 18 years or older. This year’s theme is “Glow Up!” and participants are welcome to wear neon or brightly colored dancewear for an evening of music, lights and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. DJ, dancing and light refreshments will be provided along with a photo booth and props. $35/parent and child
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL THEATRE. The acclaimed Rumi’s Caravan returns to Davis on Saturday March 15. The improvised poetic conversation with exquisite musical accompaniment moves through moods of prayer and grief to humor and celebration, always highlighting the beauty of the spoken word. The performance is delivered in the oral tradition where poetry is learned by heart, embodied and spoken in community. This performance of Rumi’s Caravan is a benefit for Grace Garden and Empower Yolo. 6:30p. Suggestd Donation: $20 - $40.
VANDERHOEF THEATRE. Through Bharatanatyam, the Indian classical dance form that expresses South Indian religious and spiritual themes, and mixed visual media, they examine the hyphenated-American immigrant experience, linking it to the displacement of their ancestors during Partition. This intriguing dance project sources poetry, eyewitness accounts and current events to understand the current political climate while reflecting on what it means to belong in the United States. 7:30p—9:30p. $13.50 - $58.50
JACKSON HALL. Led by Guinness World Record holder for “The Fastest Feet in the World” James Devine and five-time World Champion Irish dancer David Geaney, Velocity is joined on stage by a spirited crew of mind-blowing live musicians and an old-school scratch DJ for a show that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before. 7:30p—9:30p. $17.50 - $97.50
CENTRAL PARK. Expect to see friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more! Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p.
CENTRAL PARK. A free show featuring Big Band, Swing, & Latin jazz! 11a - 1p. Free.
SOUTH FORK PRESERVE. Little Coyotes Forest Kinder (by Davis Forest School) is a land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine, with locations in both Davis (South Fork Preserve) & Sacramento (William B. Pond area). This program creates a nurturing & gentle transition for children who are taking their first steps beyond the familiar comforts of home. We provide a supportive environment where they can begin to explore & engage with the natural world around them, encouraging a sense of curiosity, independence, & confidence in their early learning journey. 11a - 1p. Free.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Drop in to experiment with new materials, make art with others, and express yourself. Taking inspiration from Ruby Neri’s colorfully spray-glazed sculptures of adventurous women, dive into creating your own three-dimensional work and experiment with (water-based ink) spray techniques. 1p—4p. Free
JACKSON HALL. This Japanese Taiko drumming group looms (and booms) large, with more than 40 Taiko drums on stage representing different characters. Yamato does more than simply make their Taiko drums explode; they produce delicate music that gives the listener a palette of meticulously crafted sound. At once intense, then sad and even comforting and comical, you’re more than a bystander when you experience Yamato. You’re engulfed in the sound of the Taiko, becoming one with the performers. 2p—4p. $17.50 - $78.50
