Name: New Paintings by Boyd Gavin
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End: 2025-11-29T23:59:59-08:00
Location: John Natsoulas Gallery

October 2025
October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Art in Action: Playful Pumpkin Bowls

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate spooky season with the perfect pumpkin art project! Start with mixing your own pumpkin spice salt dough. Then sculpt and decorate a pumpkin bowl using clay tools, textured surfaces, and more. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10

$5 – $10
October 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Halloween Kid’s Bookstravaganza

The Avid Reader Bookstore 617 2nd St., Davis

THE AVID READER. Come celebrate Halloween kids books by local authors! We will be joined by Nikki Shannon Smith, author of "Halloween Friends," Jed Alexander, author of "The Black Market," as well as Brandon and Calvin Tate, authors of "The Tale of the Halloween Witch." 1:30p—3p. Free

Free
October 26 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Davis Bookworms

Davis Bookworms

Nashoba Wines 820 4th St, Davis, C, United States

NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new "silent" book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free

Free
October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

United Nations Day 2025: Building Our Future Together

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Mark the UN’s 80th anniversary with an afternoon that blends community, art, and thoughtful dialogue. We’ll celebrate how far global cooperation has come since 1945—and talk frankly about what it will take to meet the challenges ahead. 2p—4p. $10—20

$10 – $20
October 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Halloween Organ Recital

Davis Community Church 412 C Street, Davis, ca

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Michael Glick, the organist at Davis Community Church, presents a spooky Halloween themed organ recital. Music will feature Bach favorites through to Charlie Brown composer Vince Guaraldi. Organ enthusiasts and families are welcome—costumes are encouraged and empty pumpkins! 3p—4p. Free (donations encouraged)

Free
October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Forum

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This supportive community gathering will bring together local organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups to share resources for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness about prevention efforts. Organized by Yolo County Supervisor Vice Chair Sheila Allen, Supervisor Lucas Frerichs, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, and the City of Davis Police Department. 5p—6:30p. Free

Free
Featured October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Davis Parent University: Tovah P. Klein, PhD

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Davis Parent University presents a talk by Tovah P. Klein, PhD, a developmental psychologist, bestselling author, and speaker. Don't miss out: 30 audience members will be selected to receive a FREE copy of Raising Resilience! 7p—8:30p. Free

Free
Featured October 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Knitting & Crochet Circle

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

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

Free
October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

I-House Book Club: Solito

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us for the I-House Book Club with groups in English and Spanish, featuring "Solito: A Memoir" by Javier Zamora. Facilitated by volunteers, this gathering offers an evening of meaningful connection, engaging discussion, and shared perspectives in great company. 6p—7:30p. $10

$10
October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Maxwell Koehler plays original songs at Performers’ Circle

Odd Fellows Hall (Odd Fellows) 415 2nd St., Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS HALL. The Performers’ Circle is a free event that welcomes performers of all levels as well as audience members who simply come to enjoy the performances. The event begins with an open mic at 7p and concludes with the featured performance at 8:30p. 7p—9p. Free

Free
October 29 - November 29

Avery Palmer: New Paintings

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis, CA, United States

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Known for his imaginative narratives and surrealist sensibilities, Avery Palmer creates intricate worlds painted in the highly technical style of the Old Masters. His haunting compositions brim with oddities—hybrid creatures, enigmatic objects, and spectral human figures—that invite viewers to step into the rich terrain of the subconscious. Free

Free
October 29 - November 29

New Paintings by Boyd Gavin

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis, CA, United States

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Known for his evocative depictions of suburban life and richly observed still lifes, Boyd Gavin captures the fleeting beauty of everyday moments with both intimacy and depth. His latest body of work turns a keen eye toward shared history, inviting viewers to contemplate the past, present, and future. Free

Free

October 2025