Name: Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts
Start: 2026-01-25T13:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-25T15:00:00-08:00
Location: Pence Gallery

January 2026
January 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Betty Jean and Wayne Thiebaud Endowed Lecture: Teju Cole and John Gossage

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Acclaimed photographers Teju Cole and John Gossage will discuss their art in a conversation format. Cole is currently the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. Gossage’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, and he has published over 30 books. 4:30p—6p. Free

Free
January 15, 2026 @ 7:10 pm - 8:45 pm

Photography Club of Davis

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library Blanchard Room 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Photography Club of Davis will meet in the Blanchard Room and will feature a photo critique of member-submitted images. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 7:10p—8:45p. Free

Free
January 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Healing Arts One-Time Workshop

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

PENCE GALLERY. This one-time art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10

$5 – $10
January 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Lama Lodu Rinpoche gives teachings on Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation

Lama Lodu Rinpoche gives teachings on Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation

1111 Anderson Rd 1111 Anderson Rd, Davis, CA, United States

REDWOOD COMMUNITY BUILDING. Everyone is invited to a weekend of public teachings hosted by KDK Sacramento. Lama Lodu Rinpoche will give teachings on Calm Abiding meditation, also known as Shamatha, and Insight meditation, also known as Vipassana. 10a—4p. Free

Free
January 18, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Better by the End

Better by the End

Heartscapes 1738 Pomona Dr, Davis, CA 95616 1738 Pomona Dr, Davis, C, United States

HEARTSCAPES STUDIO. Facilitated by leaf Wild, an artist, counselor, educator, and spirit liberator. Every session is different - we move with what shows up. You might find yourself drawing, dancing, speaking truth to a stranger, or sitting quietly with a snack and your breath. This is not therapy; this is a practice ground for being human. On third Sundays, 2p—3:45p. $25

$25
January 20, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Universal Justice Speaker Series

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

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS HALL. Canton Davis, part of the Davis Odd Fellows, will host Yolo County Public Defender, Tracie Olson in a talk titled "What We Do and Why It Matters." The talk will be followed by opportunities for questions and answers. We hope you will join us for a great presentation on one facet of Universal Justice in our community! 6p—7p. Free

Free
January 21, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition is a working digitization laboratory and open storage featuring hundreds of works from the Fine Arts Collection, developed and presented in conjunction with UC Davis students in the Fall 2025 Exhibition Practicum course led by Assistant Professor Alexandra Sofroniew. Free

Free
January 23, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:20 pm

Blade Runner LIVE

Mondavi Center (Mondavi) UC Davis Campus

MONDAVI CENTER. Experience Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner (2007 Final Cut), on a vast HD screen while Vangelis’ synthesiser-led score is performed by The Avex Ensemble for the first time in-sync with the 1982 motion picture. 7:30p—9:20p. $21.50—79.50

$21.50 – $79.50
January 24, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Meals on Wheels presents: Dave Nachmanoff & The Usual Culprits

Winters Opera House 13 Main Street, Winters, C, United States

WINTERS OPERA HOUSE. Enjoy a unique musical presentation, featuring songs by Davis singer/songwriter Dave Nachmanoff, inspired by the people, places, and events in our region. 100% of your ticket purchase will benefit the seniors assisted by Meals on Wheels Yolo County. 5:30p—8p. $40

$40
January 25, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The Science of Honey & Mead Tasting

The Science of Honey & Mead Tasting

The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen 1221 Harter Ave, Woodland, CA

THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN, WOODLAND. The California Master Beekeeper Program and The HIVE present a deep dive into varietal honey and mead tasting! Join for one or both days. All proceeds benefit the CA Master Beekeeper Program which provides vital educational resources to beekeepers across the country. Sat. 9a—1p, Sun. 9a—3p. $200—350

$200 – $350
January 25, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Books & Dogs Children’s Book Event

The Avid Reader Bookstore 617 2nd St., Davis

THE AVIDE READER BOOKSTORE. Our doggy friends from Canine Companions will join us in the store to celebrate Andy's Tale—a picture book about a puppy discovering his purpose as a service dog. 11a—12p. Free

Free
January 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts

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

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate the Pence’s upcoming 50th birthday by making the perfect cake! Using polymer clay, liquid sculpey, and glaze, sculpt your own miniature cake and other delectable desserts. 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. 1p—3p. $5—10

$5 – $10

January 2026