Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso
Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad DavisRoy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections
Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.California Funk to Figuration: A New Narrative Mythology
John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., DavisWoven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh
Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, DavisFigurative Watercolor Painting Class with Misuk Goltz (6 Sessions)
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisWeek of Events
Exhibit: Asian American Activism: From the 1960s to the Present
THRU December 23. PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Exhibit traces the Asian American Activism movement from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the University of California, Davis campus. Using documents, photographs, and oral histories recordings, this interactive exhibit strives to diversify online sources for Asian American History and ethnic studies.
Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso
THRU Feb 10. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Democracy by Participation highlights the life and career of Cruz Reynoso (1931-2021), the first Chicano Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, former professor at the UC Davis School of Law, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
William T. Wiley Exhibition
THRU JAN 7. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. A member of the UC Davis studio art faculty and a participant in the Bay Area Funk Movement, Wiley produced an iconic body of work.
California Funk to Figuration: A New Narrative Mythology
THRU JAN 7. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. A thrilling exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by the leading 20th-Century Funk artists from California and Chicago.
Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Hollowell is a rising star in the art world, known primarily for paintings & drawings that map the body through figuration & abstraction. Exhibit features soft pastel drawings. On view until May 8, 2023.
Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. First-generation art faculty member & UC Davis Professor Emeritus Roy De Forest (1930-2007) is beloved for his colorful narrative figurative paintings, drawings & prints. Exhibition on view until May 8, 2023.
Healing Arts Program (6-Sessions)
Our free Healing Arts program begins on Sept. 30. This 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art-making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning […]
Woven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh
“Woven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh,” an exhibition of traditional Bangladeshi textiles noted for a weaving technique that creates surface decorations, opens at the UC Davis Design Museum on Oct. 3. This exhibition features fine-count Jamdani, the ornate textile that has experienced a revival in Bangladesh. Jamdani artisans employ the same weaving techniques of […]
Figurative Watercolor Painting Class with Misuk Goltz (6 Sessions)
In this 6-session workshop, watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will guide you in discovering how to capture the attitude, mood, and gestures of a person in an environment. Participants will explore how to structure design aesthetics, composition, shape, value, and color in relation to the figure and the surroundings. No portrait painting experience is necessary, but […]
Worthy Mysteries: New Work by Steve Briscoe
Steve Briscoe’s exhibit, Worthy Mysteries, includes a stunning selection of found object sculpture, paintings, and installations that invite both contemplation and joyful delight. Using second-hand objects such as old signs, stencils, and chairs, he builds structures that seem precariously connected. His series of hand-made tools of unknown function seems to hint at our universal ability […]
Fiberscapes: Quilted Landscapes by Marjan Kluepfel
At the Pence Gallery, Fiberscapes features quilted landscapes by artist Marjan Kluepfel, who has been creating art quilts since 1990. After working in academia for many years, she is now a full-time studio artist in Davis, California. Kluepfel's works are inspired by the beautiful and varied landscapes of Northern California. Constructed out of hand-dyed fabrics and […]
Interwoven
Interwoven is an exhibit by a group of artists who have been meeting for several years to pursue shared questions of making art in our time. Members originate from places as distant as India and Germany, and as near as Davis. Educated in many aspects of art and design, the group shares a deep curiosity […]
Davis Neighbors’ Night Out 2022
Get ready for the 16th annual Davis Neighbors' Night Out on Oct. 16, 2022! Held every year since 2006 (except for 2020), the day’s events will take place all over Davis. You can find events near you using the locator map on the city's website. Event sponsors such as apartment complexes, HOAs, and neighborhood watches […]
Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat
Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat
The Persian Revival, by Talinn Gregor Book Chat 6pm-7pm at the International House, Davis
Fit4Mom: Yoga in the Vineyard
Fit4Mom: Yoga in the Vineyard
The last Yoga in the Vineyard of the season is Wednesday, October 12th, from 6-8:30 at Great Bear Vineyards! Costumes are highly encouraged for this super fun Moms Night Out! For just $20 you'll get a 45-min yoga flow and a glass of wine. Bring your own snacks for after class and the beautiful sunset! […]
Davis Parent University: Dr. Michele Borba
Davis Parent University: Dr. Michele Borba
Dr. Michele Borba Dr. Borba is as well-known for her down-to-earth speaking style as she is for cutting-edge insights. Her informative presentations leave audiences with usable strategies. Dr. Borba is a regular contributor to the TODAY show (over 150 appearances) and has also appeared on Dateline, Dr. Phil, The View, NBC Nightly News, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, […]
Aida Cuevas at the Mondavi Center: Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo (45th Anniversary Performance)
Aida Cuevas at the Mondavi Center: Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo (45th Anniversary Performance)
Cuevas has been a legendary and powerful voice in Mexican music for more than 40 years. Known as "The Queen of Mariachi," Cuevas was the first female mariachi singer to win a Grammy. Audiences adore Cuevas for her unswerving devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms. This rousing […]
Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints
Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints
WOODSTOCK'S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass—& every pint after that night is 50% off for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.
Joseph Donald Peterson, Solo Viola
Joseph Donald Peterson, Solo Viola
Program J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012 Several period performers are convinced Bach’s Sixth Cello Suite was composed for the ‘Shoulder Cello’—the violoncello da spalla, which is much larger than a viola. This arrangement for viola is a testament to the versatility of Bach’s cello suites in particular. Milton Babbitt: […]
California Studio Artist Lecture with Jessica Segall
California Studio Artist Lecture with Jessica Segall
Jessica Segall is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her work is often sited in hostile and threatened landscapes. By embedding her work in these sites, she plays with the risk of engaging with the environment and the vulnerability of the environment itself. She has exhibited internationally, most recently at the Fries Museum, The Coreana […]
Thursdays in the Davisphere (Picnic in the Park)
Thursdays in the Davisphere (Picnic in the Park)
Each Thursday from 4 to 10 pm, several local businesses and bands will gather at Central Park for an evening of music, food, and community-building. All are welcome to attend! Thursdays in The Davisphere. Where: Central Park, Davis, CA When: Every Thursday 5:00pm – 9:30pm through October 27, 2022 Find the latest musical acts here: https://thedavisphere.com/ What […]
Aztlan Underground at TANA
Aztlan Underground at TANA
Join for an evening with Los Angeles indigenous social justice punk/hip hop/Prog rock band AZTLAN UNDERGROUND! @aztlanunderground Event is free & open to the public. Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (TANA) is a collaborative partnership between the Chicana/o Studies Program at the University of California, Davis and the greater Woodland community. TANA offers a fully […]
Free Yoga Fridays
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
2nd Friday Art About
Discover Davis
Discover Davis
Join the Chamber of Commerce and Recology for Discover Davis at the Sudwerk Dock! Students, staff, and residents are all welcome to join the fun!
2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Deziree Dizon
2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Deziree Dizon
Deziree Dizon “Warm Inside: A Collection of Moments Lived Inside” pastel and oil paint October 1 - 28 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: October 14, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616 Deziree Dizon’s pastel and oil paintings contain portraits of people and animals, as well as self portraits. After […]
Winters Food & Wine Gala
Winters Food & Wine Gala
Winters' premier tasting event is back and lands this year at Hotel Winters. Dozens of wineries will pour into Downtown Winters and mingle with local food vendors for one seriously memorable fall evening on the town. This event raises money that the Rotary Club of Winters Community Foundation invests back into the Winters community. The […]
Pence Gallery Reception (2nd Friday)
Pence Gallery Reception (2nd Friday)
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on October 14, 6-9 PM (free admission). We will have three fantastic new exhibits on display: Worthy Mysteries: New Work by Steve Briscoe Oct. 5 - Nov. 5, 2022 Worthy Mysteries includes a stunning selection of found object sculpture, paintings, and installations […]
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Italian Journey”
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Italian Journey”
Christian Baldini, director and conductor Program Hector Berlioz: Harold in Italy with Wendy Richman, viola Harold in Italy was brought about by a commission by the famous 19th century violinist Nicolo Paganini in 1834. Berlioz was commissioned by Paganini not for a violin concerto but for a work that would feature Paganini and his new […]
Rachel Barton Pine & Sylvia Pine perform with the Davis HS Baroque Ensemble
Rachel Barton Pine & Sylvia Pine perform with the Davis HS Baroque Ensemble
Davis Senior High Baroque Ensemble Directed by Angelo Moreno Featuring Soloists Rachel Barton Pine and Sylvia Pine- Violin and Viola D'Amore Friday, October 14th 2022 7:00 PM Pre Concert discussion with Rachel Barton Pine 7:30 PM Concert Davis Senior High School- 315 West 14 Street, in the Richard Brunelle Performing Arts Theater Open to the […]
Rachel Barton Pine and Sylvia Pine perform with the Davis High School Baroque Ensemble
Rachel Barton Pine and Sylvia Pine perform with the Davis High School Baroque Ensemble
Pre-concert discussion with Rachel Barton Pine at 7 pm. Concert begins at 7:30 pm. Free to the public with donations accepted at the door. All concert contributions will go towards supporting the DHSBE Tour to England-Belgium-France 2023. Works performed include Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and Avison.
Tree Davis Planting Event @ Oxford Circle Park
Tree Davis Planting Event @ Oxford Circle Park
Event: Join us as we plant young trees around Oxford Circle Park. We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. Parking: Please park on Wake Forest Dr or Oxford Cir. We will meet in the grassy area in the center of the park. The coordinates are 38.547521, -121.765319. Safety: All volunteers […]
The Farm at Park Winters: Pick Your Own Bouquet
The Farm at Park Winters: Pick Your Own Bouquet
Stroll through The Farm at Park Winters and Pick Your Own Bouquet from a wide selection of flowers including cosmos, marigolds, zinnias, dahlia, poppies, dianthus, sweet peas, love in a mist, agrostemmas, snap dragons, blooming artichokes and cardoons, ranunculus, sunflowers and more! This is an exclusive, artisanal experience with space to connect with the field […]
Davis Central Park Carousel Re-Opening!
Davis Central Park Carousel Re-Opening!
After a 3-year hiatus, DSF will be re-opening𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙖 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙚 (a.k.a. the Davis Central Park Carousel) on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 (𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺)! We will have balloons, special music, treats, and prizes in addition to FREE CAROUSEL RIDES to celebrate our long-awaited re-opening. Farmer's Market will be in full swing so […]
California Raptor Center 50th Anniversary
California Raptor Center 50th Anniversary
The California Raptor Center is celebrating 50 years! Founded in 1972, the California Raptor Center is an educational and research facility that provides life-saving care for injured and orphaned raptors. The center cares for over 100 rehabilitation patients every year and houses a permanent collection of over 30 non-releasable raptors that serve as ambassadors for […]
UpStander Carnival
UpStander Carnival
UpStander Carnival: Stand up to Bullying! At some time, every kid becomes a Bystander—someone who witnesses bullying, but doesn’t get involved out of fear or lack of knowing what to do. They can be an Upstander instead—the person who knows what’s happening is wrong, and does something to make it right. It takes courage to […]
Misner and Smith: Live at Berryessa Brewing
Misner and Smith: Live at Berryessa Brewing
Our tap room is open usual Saturday business hours, 12-6pm. Enjoy the live music of Misner and Smith from 3-6pm. Thavma Gourmet Greek Food Truck will be parked for the afternoon. Please see our website FAQs page for more information regarding large parties and more on visiting our tap room.
Super Owl Rocktoberfest and Anniversary Party
Super Owl Rocktoberfest and Anniversary Party
Join Super Owl Brewing on October 15th as they celebrate their 5th Anniversary with A Change of Pace Foundation through Rocktobrewfest: a 5K and 5 Mile run/walk that will start and finish in front of the brewery. Strollers and dogs are welcome in both distances and for the fun afterwards. Music from RICHARD MARCH, DEAN […]
Mondavi Center: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Mondavi Center: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 Mieczysław Weinberg: Jewish Rhapsody, Op. 36 No 2 Claude Debussy: La Mer One of the world’s great orchestras led by celebrated conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla in a program of enduring favorites and new discoveries. From the churning impressionism of Debussy’s La Mer to […]
The Farm at Park Winters: Pick Your Own Bouquet
The Farm at Park Winters: Pick Your Own Bouquet
Stroll through The Farm at Park Winters and Pick Your Own Bouquet from a wide selection of flowers including cosmos, marigolds, zinnias, dahlia, poppies, dianthus, sweet peas, love in a mist, agrostemmas, snap dragons, blooming artichokes and cardoons, ranunculus, sunflowers and more! This is an exclusive, artisanal experience with space to connect with the field […]
Children’s Storytime at The Avid Reader
Children’s Storytime at The Avid Reader
The Avid Reader will host author/illustrator Jed Alexander for a reading of his newest book, Gold. Activities and snacks will also be provided. This event is sponsored by June Care.
The Village Feast 2022
The Village Feast 2022
The Village Feast returns in-person October 16! Annually, The Village Feast celebrates the Sacramento region’s Farm-to-Fork season, where the community gathers to enjoy and honor the bounty of local farmers. After two years as an online event, it returns to its origin as a shared, in-person community experience – this year at two regional venues. […]
Mondavi Center: A Conversation With Glennon Doyle
Mondavi Center: A Conversation With Glennon Doyle
Join us for a symposium featuring a panel discussion with dynamic women leaders and a one-on-one conversation with author Glennon Doyle. With her trademark authenticity, humor, and power of inspiration, Doyle is a leading voice of women today. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed, host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, and founder and […]
Davis Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest
Davis Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest
Fall is near. Come join us for our annual Davis Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest!