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Picnic Day at the Manetti Shrem Museum

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis, California

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Welcome to Wonderland! Embrace creativity, wonder & fun on UC Davis Picnic Day by making sure to include a stop at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Experience all that our always-free museum has to offer. Cool off in our galleries with works from 30 fiercely original women artists, large-scale ceramic sculptures by Ruby Neri, & an exhibition curated & designed by UC Davis students.  Make art together — play with DIY stamps to make repeating patterns & draw stretchy, squiggly self-portraits. From 1-4 p.m., recharge with DJ Lady Char’s infectious beats. 10a - 5p. Free.

Free
Davis Art Studio Tour

Davis Art Studio Tour

Various Locations, Davis

VARIOUS STUDIO LOCATIONS, Davis. The Davis Art Studio Tour is a free two-day, self-guided tour of the personal art studios of more than forty Davis-based artists. Map available at: davisopenstudios.com/map. 10a—5p. Free

free

Picnic Day: Music Student Performances

Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, United States

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Student chamber ensembles, the Samba School directed by faculty member Brian Rice, & also the Bluegrass & Old Time String Band directed by faculty member Scott Linford will perform works in progress. 11a - 1p. Free.

Free

Vineyard Tour &; Wine Tasting

Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear) 24800 County Rd 101A

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Take a stroll through our beautiful vineyard with the winemaker as your guide! Join us for an informative Vineyard Tour, where you’ll learn about our sustainable & organic […]

$40.00
Art Spark

Art Spark

MANETTI SHREM

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

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Intuitive Painting with Cara Gregor

Intuitive Painting with Cara Gregor

The Barn Studio 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THE BARN STUDIO. Intuitive painting is a creative practice that encourages openness and acceptance in the flow of our unique creativity on canvas. This class is your opportunity to play with acrylic paints, experiment with different tools, and even incorporate mixed media as your creativity takes shape. Some materials are included. There is an option to purchase a supply kit for $25 with your ticket. Learn more at yoloarts.org/the-barn-studio/. 2p—4p. $39.19

$39.19

Black Maternal Health Week Event

Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre 203 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATER. Communicare+Ole Health Centers is hosting our 4th annual Black Maternal Health Week event. The program starts at 2pm with light refreshments and tabling by local community organizations. The documentary, Birthing Justice, will begin at 3:30pm, followed by a Q&A panel discussion with Black maternity care professionals & audience from 5-6pm. The film addresses the impact of racism on disparate outcomes for Black families & provides a mandate with examples for change.  The goal of the event is to bring together maternity care providers & community members to learn about one another’s experiences, highlight community resources available to support Black families, & work together to improve outcomes & birthing experiences for Black families in our community. 2p - 6p. Free.

Free

Pottery Night Out

1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, Davis, United States

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it's a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. 4p - 6p. $75 per duo. 

$75.00

“UCD Picnic Day” Dinner at the Winery

Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear) 24800 County Rd 101A

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. After a fun and festive UC Davis Picnic Day, escape the crowds and unwind with a relaxing farm-to-fork dinner. Enjoy delicious food, award-winning wine, and great company. 5p—8p. $35

$35

“UCD Picnic Day” Live Music at the Winery

Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear) 24800 County Rd 101A

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. After a fun and festive UC Davis Picnic Day, escape the crowds and enjoy live music by The Teds. Ticket includes live music & a glass of wine. 5p—8p. $15

$15
DSHS Jazz Choir’s 50th Anniversary Golden Cabaret 2025

DSHS Jazz Choir’s 50th Anniversary Golden Cabaret 2025

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

RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE CENTER. This Golden Cabaret, our premier benefit event, will showcase performances by the full Jazz Choir, along with breakout solos, small group numbers, and a very special 50th Anniversary Alumni performance on Saturday. This will be an event to remember at Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, and all proceeds will benefit the Davis Senior High School Jazz Choir program. Friday, April 11: dinner @ 5:15pm; show @ 7pm. Saturday, April 12: (includes Alumni Performance) alumni brunch & rehearsal @ 10am dinner @ 2:15pm; show @ 4pm. 

$15 – $55