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 […]
Connie Han Trio at the Mondavi Center Oct. 20, 21, and 22
Weaving in and out of the jazz piano tradition, Connie Han pays tribute to legends like McCoy Tyner, Mulgrew Miller, and Kenny Kirkland with her own unique edge at the piano. The New York Times describes her as “the rare musician with fearsome technical chops, a breadth of historical knowledge, and enough originality to write tunes that […]
Young makers at JUNE & SIMPLE
JUNE & SIMPLE invites all young artists and makers to show and sell their work at the store this November. Join us for this community event, and support talented kids from Davis.
Decolonizing the Curriculum
Decolonizing the Curriculum
Decolonizing the Curriculum: A Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Educators, Parents and Community Members with Dr. Siu @ Stephens Davis Branch Library Register: https://tiny.cc/decolonize. Walk-ins are welcome, too! Hosted by Ethnic Studies YOLO Academy Follow
Judy Fjell, Singer/Songwriter Returns to Davis
Judy Fjell, Singer/Songwriter Returns to Davis
Lesbian-feminist singer-songwriter and musical activist Judy Fjell will bring her timely messages and beautiful music to Davis once again on Tuesday, October 18. The concert begins at 7 PM at the UU Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road. Tickets are sliding scale $20-$30, with no one turned away for lack of funds.
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.
Healing Arts Drop-In Session at Pence Gallery
Healing Arts Drop-In Session at Pence Gallery
Part of the Pence's free Healing Arts Program and run by facilitator Amy Vidra. This one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses on themes of depression, anxiety, and major life changes. Through the process of art-making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Participants must be 18 or […]
Trimusica
Trimusica
A Shinkoskey Noon Concert featuring Sandra McPherson, clarinet • Susan Lamb Cook, cello • John Cozza, piano. Works by Miguel del Aguila, Jeffrey Hoover, Durwynne Hsieh, and others. Date: Oct. 20, 2022 Time: 12:05 – 1 pm Location: Ann E. Pitzer Center, UC Davis Price: Free!
Thursdays in the Davisphere
Thursdays in the Davisphere
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 […]
Salon Series at The Barn Gallery: How Art Became My Life with Kurt Fishback
Salon Series at The Barn Gallery: How Art Became My Life with Kurt Fishback
About the Event October's Salon Series guest speaker is California artist Kurt Fishback. Kurt is the juror of YoloArts’ 15th annual Art Farm Exhibition this year, bringing his vast experience in a wide variety of media—including ceramics, painting, and photography. Kurt will talk about how the fine arts became his life's philosophical and financial focus, […]
Margaret Ronda and Augusta Funk Read at the Natsoulas Gallery
Margaret Ronda and Augusta Funk Read at the Natsoulas Gallery
The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature Margaret Ronda and Augusta Funk at 7 PM on Thursday, October 20th, 2022, on the roof of the John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street in Davis. Margaret Ronda is the author of two poetry collections, For Hunger (Saturnalia Books, 2018) and Personification (2010), winner of the Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize. Her creative work has […]
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
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop Open House
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop Open House
Friday, October 21. From 5:00 - 7:00pm join us for Our first Open House since 2020! We believe in dance as an integral part of life, and we invite you to share it with us. This season, 2022 - 2023, we're celebrating 38 years of Dance in Davis! Our office staff are articulate and knowledgeable […]
SKeTcHy Catch SKeTcHy
SKeTcHy Catch SKeTcHy
Live Music from SKeTcHy Catch SKeTcHy at the brewery for free on Friday from 5-7pm.
Patricia Turner at The Avid Reader
Patricia Turner at The Avid Reader
Join us as we hear from author Patricia Turner on her newest release, Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-first Century. Trash Talk is a study of the rumors, legends, and conspiracy theories that circulated about Barack Obama and his family from 2004 - 2020. Using the analytical tools and theoretical frameworks of folklore […]
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 […]
Arboretum Plant Sale Oct. 2022
Arboretum Plant Sale Oct. 2022
The public is welcome to shop the UC Davis campus's one-acre nursery for an incredible selection of Arboretum All-Stars, California natives, and thousands of other attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region. Campus Location: Arboretum Teaching Nursery Location of Event: UC Davis Campus Price: Free Email: arboretum@ucdavis.edu Phone: 916-752-4880 Presented by: UC Davis Arboretum and […]
UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sales
UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sales
Our community support group — the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden — holds plant sale fundraisers offering an incredible selection of attractive, low-water, easy-care plants perfect for our region. These sales are held several times a year as large-scale, festival-style events at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery. Watch for the latest information here and in […]
Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch
Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch
Meet us at the Pumpkin Patch! Stories, crafts and free books to all children who visit our booth! Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is located off Highway 113 and County Road 29 between Davis and Woodland. No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in […]
Davis Chorale Fall Fun Festival
Davis Chorale Fall Fun Festival
Please join us to celebrate the newly formed Davis Youth Choir and for fun, games, and concessions. Hope to see you there! The Davis Chorale is an auditioned choral ensemble of about 60 singers from Davis, Woodland, Sacramento and the surrounding areas. The Chorale's varied repertoire ranges from Renaissance a cappella works to orchestral works […]
Go WILD Yolo!
Go WILD Yolo!
Go WILD Yolo! @ Capay Open Space Park Enjoy fun activities including nature walks, animal presentations, crafts, storytime, and a sneak peek at the Library’s new Nature Explorer Backpacks. Learn about local wildlife and habitats from the Bohart Museum of Entomology, Cache Creek Conservancy, California Native Plant Society, California Raptor Center, California State Parks, Tuleyome, and […]
Fit House Open House & Member Appreciation Event
Fit House Open House & Member Appreciation Event
On October 22nd, join us at the studio from 10am-2pm for a FIT & FUN event! Bring friends and family to check out the studio you call home! We'll have Sudwerk brews, Temple coffee, and food made by The Kitchen Natural. There will be plank and wall sit competitions, a Zumba party led by Margaret, […]
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.
Build Your Cat a Cat Castle
Build Your Cat a Cat Castle
Come and use our supplies to build your cat a fun cat castle! All ages: Families and adults are welcome. Adults will use the sharp tools. Free program. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library.
The Nickel Slots: Live at Berryessa Brewing
The Nickel Slots: Live at Berryessa Brewing
Our tap room is open usual Saturday business hours, 12-6pm. Enjoy the live music of The Nickel Slots 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.
DPNS Fall Festival Fundraiser
DPNS Fall Festival Fundraiser
Have you heard the news? The DPNS Fall Festival Fundraiser is back! Oct 22 from 3pm - 6pm, come on down to our lovely 8th street location and enjoy fun for the whole family! We will have fall themed carnival games, a petting zoo, face painting, baked goods, pizza, cotton candy, prizes, pumpkin painting, arts […]
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Join longtime GM Stephen Gordon each Sat, 3–6p for a family- and beginner-friendly game of D&D. $20 for one child and one parent
Multicultural Art & Music Festival
Multicultural Art & Music Festival
Multiculturalism is the theme for Peregrine School’s upcoming Multicultural Art & Music Festival this weekend. The Festival will feature both a vendor world-market as well as a series of live performances on the outdoor stage. The event is free and will be presented Saturday, October 22, from 4-7 pm at the Peregrine South Campus (2650 […]
Acoustic Blues Duo “Chicken & Dumpling”
Acoustic Blues Duo “Chicken & Dumpling”
"Chicken & Dumpling" (husband-and-wife acoustic blues duo) will be performing traditional blues, ranging from Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith and Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt, as well as some folk and jazz standards.
Armadillo Vinyl Fair
Armadillo Vinyl Fair
The Armadillo Vinyl Fair is back! October 23, 2022 9AM-3:30PM Early birds at 8:30AM for $5 Davis Senior Center Over 50 different vendors! Rare and unique records! Find insane deals & low prices! Looking to be a vendor? Give us a call at 530-758-8058 or send an email at armadillomusic@gmail.com
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 […]
Art Spark
Art Spark
Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
21st Annual Taste of Capay
21st Annual Taste of Capay
Spend an afternoon with the farms of the Capay Valley for the 21st annual Taste of Capay! The day will feature a multi-course dinner featuring produce, meats and other products sourced from the region’s diverse farms- such as Full Belly Farm, River Dog and more! Chefs from Savory Cafe, Kitchen 428, Lucy’s Cafe and Full […]
Interwoven Artists’ Talk
Interwoven Artists’ Talk
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 Madrigals: Wine & Beer Pour 2022
Davis Madrigals: Wine & Beer Pour 2022
Kicking off another exciting year, we are proud to announce the annual Wine & Beer Pour. Enjoy an afternoon of wine and beer tasting from regional wineries and breweries, partake of delicious appetizers, and savor the vocal magic of the Davis High Madrigal Singers! Please remember to bring your ID to receive your wrist band […]
The Teds (& MME Fundraiser)
The Teds (& MME Fundraiser)
Enjoy live music from The Teds from 3-5pm as they play singable, danceable tunes for all occasions! *There is a fundraiser for Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School from 2-6pm on Sunday, so grab a drink at The Dock to show your support.
IAD Diwali Celebration 2022
IAD Diwali Celebration 2022
Please join in celebrating Diwali with the Davis community. 4.30-5.00pm: Chai and snacks 5.00-7.00pm: Cultural program 7.00pm: dinner Please consider starting/renewing your membership and supporting IAD to continue serving the community.
Davis Queer Teen Group Halloween Party
Davis Queer Teen Group Halloween Party
Come to DPC's Halloween hangout on October 23rd at 6pm! There will be pizza, cookie decorating, board games and a spooky movie! Come hangout and COME IN COSTUME email davisqueeryouth@davisphoenixco.org to RSVP for the location of the event.