GORMAN MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART. The solo-exhibition features artworks by award-winning artist Rick Bartow, from 1979 to 2015. A Vietnam Veteran, life-long musician and song- writer, widower, and enrolled member of the Mad River Band of Wiyot Indians, Bartow is considered one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American art. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. View a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This show includes ceramic, digital illustration, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, and printed artworks. Free
THE ARTERY. Celebrate the season at The Artery’s Winter Market! Discover a festive collection of handcrafted artwork created with all the December holidays in mind. From unique gifts to joyful décor, our cooperative artists have crafted something special for everyone.
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. View a solo show featuring Carlaina Brown’s Sound Bars series and other selected works. The work aims to embrace combinations of colors and textures, and to assemble spatial relationships that evoke shared experiences. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This exhibition celebrates sculptor Deborah G. Rogers’ incredible story-telling powers. Her imaginative installation showcases a magical narrative filled with diverse characters within a forest of handmade trees. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. In this exhibition, Jose Manuel Arevalo Blanco enters an intimate territory where memory and play intertwine in a gesture of delicate evocation. Through beaches, landscapes, faded umbrellas and playful objects that float like vestiges of a distant childhood, the artist articulates a visual poetic that transcends mere representation, activating a deeply emotional experience in the viewer deeply rooted in what was lived. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Darrci Robertson is a sculptor and ceramic artist whose work is autobiographical in nature, portraying characters, symbols, and emotions that reflect her various roles as a woman, wife, and mother. Her ceramics are both whimsical and deeply personal, highlighting her love of storytelling through the medium of clay. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. In this exhibit, Diane Williams' mixed media paintings and Maryann Steinert-Foley's sculptures explore the persistence, generosity, and unseen forces that sustain both nature and humanity. 11:30a—5p. Free
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Gallery 625, with the Woodland Camera Forum, invites photographers to submit up to three artworks that explore the visceral elements of photography through Color, Texture, and/or Pattern for this spring’s Sac Photography Month 2026 exhibition.
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. The talented artisans from The Chocolate Bar will be here with their heavenly truffles, each one perfectly paired with one of our Great Bear wines for an unforgettable tasting experience. Duet Allegro will set the mood with classical violin and Spanish guitar, creating a magically relaxing atmosphere. 12p—5p. $35
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. "A Very DMTC Holiday" is a brand-new holiday cabaret fundraiser bringing festive cheer, heartwarming music, and community spirit to the stage this December. Also enjoy photos with Santa, a cocoa bar, silent auction, and seasonal treats. Fri. at 7p, Sat. & Sun. at 2p. $10
WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL THEATER. Join in the mystery and joy of the season with the Woodland Chamber Singers. A magically curated collection of holiday favorites for all ages. Children under 3 are free. Sat. 7p—8:30p & Sun. 2p—3:30p. $10—20
WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL THEATER. Join in the mystery and joy of the season with the Woodland Chamber Singers. A magically curated collection of holiday favorites for all ages. Children under 3 are free. Sat. 7p—8:30p & Sun. 2p—3:30p. $10—20
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. "A Very DMTC Holiday" is a brand-new holiday cabaret fundraiser bringing festive cheer, heartwarming music, and community spirit to the stage this December. Also enjoy photos with Santa, a cocoa bar, silent auction, and seasonal treats. Fri. at 7p, Sat. & Sun. at 2p. $10
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