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.
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 […]
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 […]
Marguerite Schaffron and Bunny Cunningham Exhibition
Gallery 1855 November Artists! Monday through Friday 8am - 3pm Artist Statement for Marguerite: During my walks in nature, I often see people and creatures. The Mind’s Eye are a “reflection” of this blending – that of humanity and nature. Using the mylars reflections, I photograph how nature and individual(s) merge into one. Neither distinct […]
Robert Arneson 30 Year Memorial Exhibit at Natsoulas
The John Natsoulas Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition in honor of Robert Arneson (Sept. 4, 1930 – Nov. 2, 1992). Commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the passing of the great artist, this show will offer visitors the chance to see amazing sculptures and works on paper by this artist who shaped the […]
Don’t Fence Me In: Paintings by Jan Walker
Jan Walker’s paintings celebrate the beauty and freedom of the wild horses who roam the Western states. As an artist, she is deeply inspired by their strength, and the bonds that they form with different generations of their herd. As she writes of their strong connection to the land, “They are as equally of the […]
Off The Grid
THRU FEB 11. THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. innovative approaches to contemporary and traditional fiber arts, featuring artists: Jane Ingram Allen, Lynn Beldner, Brandy Bennett, Melanie Bown, June Daskalakis, Zen Du, Gioia Fonda, Roberta Monte James, Marjan Kluepfel, Penelope Lenaerts, Tanya Lieberman, Barbetta Lockart, Natalie Nelson, Carole Pirruccello, Elisa Reutinger, Marguerite Schaffron, Abigail Vargas, Susan Broadhurst Werrin & Roxanne Brodeur Young.
Wine Tasting: Yolo Countryside Uncorked
Wine-taste your way through the countryside and make your own wine trail from Highway 16 to Road 16! Six northern Yolo County wineries are opening their doors and inviting you to celebrate the season with them. Participating wineries will offer live music, food trucks, and delicious wines! To celebrate the weekend, we’ve curated a special […]
Approaching Exit Images in Byzantium: A Case Study from Cyprus
Approaching Exit Images in Byzantium: A Case Study from Cyprus
Dr. Magdalene Breidenthal will share her research in a public lecture titled "Approaching Exit Images in Byzantium: A Case Study from Cyprus.” Breidenthal, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies at Princeton University, examines the ”exit image” as an essential art historical category in the study of Byzantine church decoration and sacred […]
Evenings in the Park at Park Winters
Evenings in the Park at Park Winters
Get whisked away to the countryside for an evening of sunsets and celebrations, all while enjoying an amazing array of cuisine and refreshments. Alongside local purveyors, our chefs have sourced seasonal ingredients at the peak of ripeness to put together a dining event like no other. Our Evening in the Park menu features several sharable […]
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.
University Farm Circle: Fish Tales and Recipes
University Farm Circle: Fish Tales and Recipes
Davis Farmers Market Cookbook author and fly fisherwoman Ann Evans recounts her adventures in Alaskan waters, where she's been fishing for salmon and halibut since 2011. Learn her favorite recipes for the 100 pounds of fish she brings home each season.
Lecture-Recital: “Persian Serenades of the West”
Lecture-Recital: “Persian Serenades of the West”
Maryam Farshadfar, piano Shawyon Malek-Salehi, violin Maryam Farshadfar, piano (Ph.D., ethnomusicology, University of Montreal) and Shawyon Malek-Salehi, violin (B.A., music, UC Davis, ‘14) present this lecture-recital, which discusses the history of piano and violin in Iran, and the influence of Persian culture on Western composers from the late 19th century to the present. The recital […]
Manetti Shrem Museum: Connecting Threads with S&B Fiber Arts Club
Manetti Shrem Museum: Connecting Threads with S&B Fiber Arts Club
Join the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art in celebrating (with food and music!) the completion of a community blanket: a snapshot of UC Davis pieced together from individual squares created by fiber arts enthusiasts across campus and inspired by a pair of embroidered portraits by Chiffon Thomas in Young, Gifted and Black. To participate, create […]
Evenings in the Park at Park Winters
Evenings in the Park at Park Winters
Get whisked away to the countryside for an evening of sunsets and celebrations, all while enjoying an amazing array of cuisine and refreshments. Alongside local purveyors, our chefs have sourced seasonal ingredients at the peak of ripeness to put together a dining event like no other. Our Evening in the Park menu features several sharable […]
Stitched Together Opening Reception
Stitched Together Opening Reception
Stitched Together: Quilts and Textiles from the Yolo County Historical Collection Quilts are narrative in nature. They are infused with history and memory. They are items that traveled long distances as family keepsakes and held together the traditions of generations. Join as we celebrate our cultural fabric via the artistry and legacy of quilts. Exhibition […]
Downtown Woodland’s Swirl & Slice benefiting Yolo Farm to Fork
Downtown Woodland’s Swirl & Slice benefiting Yolo Farm to Fork
Take a walk through Downtown Woodland to support a good cause. Christy Hayes of Mojo’s Lounge and Kitchen428 is partnering with Yolo Farm to Fork to host the upcoming Swirl & Slice: Fall Harvest Food, Wine, and Beer Walk on Thursday, November 10th, 5:30-8:30 pm. Event sponsors include Grow West, Davis Food Co-op, Hunt & […]
Free Yoga Fridays
Farm Tour at Park Winters
Farm Tour at Park Winters
From our Old Barn—which we lovingly moved from the base of the original water tower—to our seed bank built of walls made of fruit drying trays that are historic to the area, we are weaving history into each moment. Our fields are nourished by compost cultivated on site from our kitchen scraps and garden clippings, […]
Veterans Day Service at the Davis Cemetery
Veterans Day Service at the Davis Cemetery
The Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Canton will host this year's Veterans Day ceremony Friday, November 11th, at the Davis Cemetery District, 820 Pole Line Road. There will be a musical prelude at 10:30 am followed by a formal program beginning at 11:00 am. The ceremony will include a Posting of the Colors by UC […]
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily, including Mondays, 11:30a–5p during Holiday Market!
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
Davis Madrigals: K-9th Workshop
Davis Madrigals: K-9th Workshop
The K-9th Choral Workshop is a great activity for young students who love singing and dancing! The Madrigals will teach these aspiring singers a fun arrangement of songs. Join the Davis High School Madrigal Singers for an afternoon of music, games, snacks, and fun! Friday, November 11th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. A concert for […]
DCC Christmas Concert
DCC Christmas Concert
A concert of musical delights including Ecce Novum by composer Ola Gjeilo, Silent Night by Dan Forrest, both written for piano and string quartet and Scottish composer Sally Beamish’s a cappella carol In the Stillness. The second half of the concert will feature the dramatized world premiere of The Gospel According to St. Matthew by San Francisco composer Mark Alburger written for soloists, […]
Honor and Remember Veterans Day Dinner
Honor and Remember Veterans Day Dinner
Honor and remember veterans this Veterans Day with a dinner at the American Legion Hall on Nov. 11 from 5–9p. Bar opens at 5p and dinner begins at 6p. Foods available: BBQ tri-tip or chicken, broccoli salad, beans, and a bun. There will be a raffle for a 50' flat-screen TV, half a hog (cut […]
Live Music at Ruhstaller
Live Music @ Ruhstaller Farm
Live Music @ Ruhstaller Farm
On Friday, Nov. 11 @ 6p, Jody and the Roadies will perform at Ruhstaller Farm. The next evening, Nov. 12 @ 6p, Hattie Craven and YLF will perform at the farm.
Logos Books: Reception for Sarah Hedriana’s “Modern Traditionalist Quilter”
Logos Books: Reception for Sarah Hedriana’s “Modern Traditionalist Quilter”
Sarah Hedriana, “Modern Traditionalist Quilter” Exhibit Dates: Oct. 29–Dec. 2 Reception Date: Nov. 11, 6–8p Location: Logos Books, 513 Second St., Davis, CA, 95616 Light refreshments will be available. Sarah Hedriana is a modern traditionalist quilter whose work is inspired by the beautiful landscapes, farms, and orchards of Northern California. She designs, creates, and sells quilted […]
Pence Gallery: 2nd Friday ArtAbout!
Pence Gallery: 2nd Friday ArtAbout!
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on November 11, 6-9 PM (free admission). This is the opening reception for Jan Walker’s exhibit and our annual Holiday Market. Don’t Fence Me In: Paintings by Jan Walker Nov. 4 - 27, 2022 Don’t Fence Me In celebrates the beauty and […]
Artery: “Cuteware” Musical Reception
Artery: “Cuteware” Musical Reception
Celebrate Heidi Bekebrede's playful and vibrant Cuteware exhibit at The Artery with a musical reception on Nov. 11 from 7–9p. The show will include Cuteware vases, bowls, cookie jars, and paintings, as well as Heidi’s unique acrylic paintings which incorporate Cuteware ceramic elements. Heidi is known for her tiny ceramic objects which embrace colorful nature—birds, butterflies, […]
Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC
Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC
Underwritten by Georgia Paulo. This Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens musical is based on the classic Dickens tale of evolving Ebenezer Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug” attitude toward Christmas to that of joy for the people and the season by visitations of ghosts of past, present, and future who bring visions of what has been, what is, what […]
Mondavi Center: “Evolve” by The Red Door Project
Mondavi Center: “Evolve” by The Red Door Project
Evolve is a new performance experience that explores the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Combining pre-recorded videos and live monologues from The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, a show written by African American men and women about their experience with racial profiling, and Cop Out: Beyond Black, White & Blue, based on interviews with […]
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 […]
Farm Tour at Park Winters
Farm Tour at Park Winters
From our Old Barn—which we lovingly moved from the base of the original water tower—to our seed bank built of walls made of fruit drying trays that are historic to the area, we are weaving history into each moment. Our fields are nourished by compost cultivated on site from our kitchen scraps and garden clippings, […]
Lorie Hammond at The Avid Reader
Lorie Hammond at The Avid Reader
Lorie Hammond will be at the store for an author meet-and-greet on Saturday, November 12 from 10:30am-12:00pm. Come to meet Lorie and hear about her wonderful book, Growing Whole Children in the Garden. Dr. Lorie Hammond is a lifelong educator and the founder of Peregrine School, a progressive school in Davis, California that includes science […]
Anniversary Party @ The HIVE
Anniversary Party @ The HIVE
Celebrating the first year in our new home! Join us at our Anniversary Party for a holiday shopping extravaganza. In addition, enjoy a day full of interactive events for all ages—honey and mead tastings, tours of our garden and facility, live music, giveaways, and food from our restaurant. Events The Anniversary Party will run from […]
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily, including Mondays, 11:30a–5p during Holiday Market!
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.
Garden Tour at Park Winters
Art Spark
Art Spark
Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
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
Growing Groves: Patio Night Market
Growing Groves: Patio Night Market
We're excited to announce our second Patio Night Market! On Saturday Nov. 12, we will host some of our favorite small businesses on our patio from 5–9p! During these hours, the shop will also be open so you can grab a late-night plant. Mention the code “CHILLY” to get 10% off your plant order!
Live Music @ Ruhstaller Farm
Live Music @ Ruhstaller Farm
On Friday, Nov. 11 @ 6p, Jody and the Roadies will perform at Ruhstaller Farm. The next evening, Nov. 12 @ 6p, Hattie Craven and YLF will perform at the farm.
Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC
Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC
Underwritten by Georgia Paulo. This Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens musical is based on the classic Dickens tale of evolving Ebenezer Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug” attitude toward Christmas to that of joy for the people and the season by visitations of ghosts of past, present, and future who bring visions of what has been, what is, what […]
Mondavi Center: “Evolve” by The Red Door Project
Mondavi Center: “Evolve” by The Red Door Project
Evolve is a new performance experience that explores the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Combining pre-recorded videos and live monologues from The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, a show written by African American men and women about their experience with racial profiling, and Cop Out: Beyond Black, White & Blue, based on interviews with […]
Stories on Stage Davis November Event
Stories on Stage Davis November Event
On Saturday, November 12, Stories on Stage Davis will present two stories inside the Pence Art Gallery in downtown Davis. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the event starts at 7:30. Masks are strongly encouraged but not required. Stories on Stage Davis will feature the works of Kayleigh Norgord, a writer, editor, and UC Davis […]
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 Senior High School Ski Swap
Davis Senior High School Ski Swap
Come purchase new and used ski and snowboard equipment to support the DSHS Blue Devil ski team. Date & Time: Sun., Nov. 13 from 9 am – 2 pm Location: DSHS South Gym Admission: $5 per person FREE after 11 am Kids under 10 FREE Would you like to sell items? Sign up at www.myconsignmentsale.com/dhsskiswap […]
DHS Ski Swap
DHS Ski Swap
Bargains old and new ski and snowboard equipment and clothes.Sun 11/13 9am Consignment: Sat 11/12 4-8pm or Sunday 11/13 7:30-8:30 Sign up at www.my consignmentsale.com/dhsskiswap
Thanksgiving Table Decor at Park Winters
Thanksgiving Table Decor at Park Winters
Join Nina of Right Side Hand in making a stunning dried flower Thanksgiving table runner and mini bouquets for dinner plate decor. You will be using local Yolo county dried flowers including botanicals from The Farm at Park Winters. Nina will also be sharing some tips and tricks on how to save your table runner […]
Thanksgiving Table Decor
Thanksgiving Table Decor
Join Nina of Right Side Hand in making a stunning dried flower Thanksgiving table runner and mini bouquets for dinner plate decor. You will be using local Yolo county dried flowers, including botanicals from The Farm at Park Winters. Nina will also be sharing some tips and tricks on how to save your table runner […]
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily, including Mondays, 11:30a–5p during Holiday Market!
Art Spark
Art Spark
Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC
Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC
Underwritten by Georgia Paulo. This Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens musical is based on the classic Dickens tale of evolving Ebenezer Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug” attitude toward Christmas to that of joy for the people and the season by visitations of ghosts of past, present, and future who bring visions of what has been, what is, what […]
Mondavi Center: “Evolve” by The Red Door Project
Mondavi Center: “Evolve” by The Red Door Project
Evolve is a new performance experience that explores the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Combining pre-recorded videos and live monologues from The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, a show written by African American men and women about their experience with racial profiling, and Cop Out: Beyond Black, White & Blue, based on interviews with […]
Seeds of Justice: How Manifest Destiny Changed the Color of Labor
Seeds of Justice: How Manifest Destiny Changed the Color of Labor
Attend the third virtual lecture in the Seeds of Justice series at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin on Sunday, Nov. 13 @ 4p. Register in advance for the event here: Manifest Destiny as a doctrine of white expansion ironically required the introduction of more people of color into the United States. The shortage of […]