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, 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 […]
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 […]
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.
Expressions in Cloth
THRU FEB 1. GALLERY 625. Features quilts by Bernadette Behrends, Carole Pirruccello, & more.
Flights of Fancy: Sculpture by Steven McGovney
McGovney uses clay, steel wire, and acrylic and oil paint to bring his animal and figurative work to life, concentrating on the sculptural side of ceramics.
Rita Glazar Bunch: Dawning Art
Rita Glazer Bunch “Dawning Art” fluid acrylic pour painting December 3 – January 6 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: December 9, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616 Rita Glazar Bunch is a burgeoning artist based in Davis, California. Between raising her family and a demanding career in business, including […]
Encounters UFO Xperience: The Alien Museum & Club UFO
UNIVERSITY MALL. Family-fun, interactive space of UFO legends, alien artifacts & the paranormal. Incl game room, dance parties & hands-on exhibits. Wed–Sun.
Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2
Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.
Davis Odd Fellows Breakfast with Santa
Children will have time to tell Santa everything on their Christmas wish list and have a Santa photo op too!
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!
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!
Trivia Tuesday
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!
Spork Food Hub Farm Stand
Spork Food Hub Farm Stand
CANNERY BARN. Every Wednesday, Spork food hub is an outlet for local, family farms. Find seasonal, organic produce pasture raised eggs, pork and beef. 2p–6p
Holmes Junior High Winter Concert
Holmes Junior High Winter Concert
The Holmes Junior High Winter Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 7th 2022, 7:00 p.m. at the Davis High School Brunelle Auditorium. Concert is free to the public, donations are accepted. Holmes Orchestra Program Winter Concert is sponsored by the DHS-Holmes Orchestra Boosters, donations accepted at the door. All proceeds of the Holmes Winter […]
Davis Madrigals at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Davis Madrigals at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sing holiday classics and mingle with other audience members alongside the Davis Madrigals. Refreshments provided. Free
Trivia Wednesday
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.
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!
Davis After Hours Evening Social
Davis After Hours Evening Social
Socials with the Davis Chamber are open to the public and are free to attend! Join the fun on December 8th at 5:30 pm. Davis Home Trends is also collecting for Toys 4 Tots.
Catriona McPherson at The Avid Reader
Catriona McPherson at The Avid Reader
Celebrate the release of Catriona McPherson's new book, Scot in a Trap!, from 6–7p. Free
Sisterhood Community Networking Party
Sisterhood Community Networking Party
Owning or starting a business can sometimes be a lonely endeavor, and make you wonder if you are the only one who experiences the struggles that come with creating something new. This can be especially salient for women in business. It doesn’t have to feel that way, you are not alone! Do you want to […]
Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival
Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival
The Elves are Coming to Winters! The Winters Theatre Company is proud to present its inaugural Ten-Minute Holiday Play Festival featuring eight different 10-minute plays that will get you into the holiday spirit with laughter, sighs, and maybe even a few tears! The overarching theme is “elf-help,” and who couldn’t use all the help they […]
Free Yoga Fridays
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
Build a Terrarium @ the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory
Build a Terrarium @ the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory
UC Davis faculty and staff can build a terrarium using some of the thousands of plants at the university's Botanical Conservatory. Register by 5p on Dec. 6. 12:10–1p. Free
2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Rita Glazer Bunch
2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Rita Glazer Bunch
Rita Glazer Bunch “Dawning Art” fluid acrylic pour painting December 3 – January 6 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: December 9, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616 Rita Glazar Bunch is a burgeoning artist based in Davis, California. Between raising her family and a demanding career in business, including […]
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on Dec. 9, 6–9p (free admission). This is the opening reception for the new exhibits by Myrtle Press and Steven McGovney. Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2 Dec. 9, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 Portfolio x 2 marks the first display of Myrtle Press’ invitational […]
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival
Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival
The Elves are Coming to Winters! The Winters Theatre Company is proud to present its inaugural Ten-Minute Holiday Play Festival featuring eight different 10-minute plays that will get you into the holiday spirit with laughter, sighs, and maybe even a few tears! The overarching theme is “elf-help,” and who couldn’t use all the help they […]
Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”
Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”
This fall VAE presents CHRYSALIS, a choral exploration of change likened to the metamorphosis of caterpillar into butterfly. We will carry audiences through each stage: naive innocence, the shock of separation from life as we knew it, confusion, and adaptation through reconnection. Ultimately, we arrive at a richer understanding of ourselves: transformed, we see the […]
Karaoke Night
Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
YOLO BYPASS. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 9a–12p. Sugg don $10
Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa
Get ready to make some memories! Davis families and friends are invited to "Pictures with Santa" on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Davis. Santa Claus will be holding court just off the Davis Community Church Nursery School (DCCNS) playground, on 4th Street between C and D Streets. Specifically 477 […]
Stuff the Bus!
Stuff the Bus!
ASUCD Unitrans and the Davis Food Co-op are hosting a food drive for the ASUCD Pantry on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30am-4:00pm at the Davis Food Co-op! Please consider donating food to help out UC Davis students in need. The first 50 donations get a free 10-ride bus ticket!
Davis Model Train Display
Davis Model Train Display
AMTRAK STATION. The electric train display features two layouts (Lionel O and HO gauges) with interactive components for children as well as examples and history of local Davis points of interest. Saturdays thru Dec 24. 10a-12:30p. Free/Don
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
PARK WINTERS. Arrange a bouquet using dried flowers & other plants from this country oasis. 10a–2p. $35
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Explore the natural world of animals featuring amphibians, canids, felines, marsupials, and more at a mobile exhibit of real animal pelts, skulls, skeletons, and mounted specimens. 10a–2p. Covered by general admission. $5 for adults and kids 2+
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
See real animal skulls, pelts, skeletons, and mounted specimens of over 100 species from around the world! Included with general admission: $5 per person, Members & under 2 are free.
Strelitzia Flower Company Open House
Strelitzia Flower Company Open House
Strelitzia is thrilled to be feeling settled in their new shop and can’t wait to show it off! Join on Saturday, December 10 between 10 and 2 for shop tours, to see some of our new holiday offerings and more! (And wedding friends, they’re planning a special open house just for you in January!) @Markingsbymonica […]
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
Music & Wine @ Great Bear Vineyards Ft. Katalysst
Music & Wine @ Great Bear Vineyards Ft. Katalysst
Enjoy a glass of wine and music by folk rock duo Katalysst. Wine Club Members receive a discount. Vineyard closes @4p so arrive early! 12–4p. $15.
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
VoCal: Happy Harmony for the Holiday
VoCal: Happy Harmony for the Holiday
World-class male performing ensemble creating harmony through performance, fraternity, personal growth, and shared musical experiences of the highest caliber. Featuring a cappella music, primarily in the barbershop style. With Three of a Kind, Woodland Chamber Singers, and Artistic License. 2p. $12-$30
Something for the Holidays
Something for the Holidays
The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop and Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre present Something for the Holidays concert Saturday, December 10 at 3pm and 7pm All tickets are $5 and are available at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis, CA 95616 Contact 530.756.3949 or office@trokanski.com to buy tickets or for more info
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
Meet the Artist, Print & Sticker Sale: Jenn Cossaboon
Meet the Artist, Print & Sticker Sale: Jenn Cossaboon
Meet Jenn Cossaboon, a DVM/PhD Dual Degree Student at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Pathobiology. Print & Sticker Sale.
Holiday Farm Dinners at Park Winters
Holiday Farm Dinners at Park Winters
Enjoy a seasonally inspired, four-course dinner, served family style from 4–9p. Reservations required. $125 per person, add-ons extra
Madrigals Holiday Party @ Great Bear Vineyards
Madrigals Holiday Party @ Great Bear Vineyards
Celebrate the holidays with wine, a dinner, and a performance by the Davis Madrigals choir. Discounts for Wine Club Members and up to 3 guests. 4:30–7:30p. $40
The Davis Children’s Nutcracker
The Davis Children’s Nutcracker
After a two-year break, the City of Davis is elated to bring back the beloved holiday program “The Davis Children’s Version of the Nutcracker.” This year’s performance will premiere online this Saturday, Dec. 10, with showings at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at: https://vimeo.com/779018607. On Dec. 17, the link will be open for streaming through […]
DHS Orchestra Program Winter Concert
DHS Orchestra Program Winter Concert
The Davis High School Winter Concert will take place on Friday, December 10th 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the DHS Richard Brunelle Performance Hall. Concert is free to the public, donations are accepted in the lobby. DHS Orchestra Program Winter Concert is sponsored by the DHS-Holmes Orchestra Boosters. All proceeds of the DHS Winter concert will […]
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
Mondavi Center: Joshua Bell, violin; Peter Dugan, piano
Mondavi Center: Joshua Bell, violin; Peter Dugan, piano
Bell and Dugan will perform Beethoven, Schumann, and Debussy sonatas. $20–150
Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival
Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival
The Elves are Coming to Winters! The Winters Theatre Company is proud to present its inaugural Ten-Minute Holiday Play Festival featuring eight different 10-minute plays that will get you into the holiday spirit with laughter, sighs, and maybe even a few tears! The overarching theme is “elf-help,” and who couldn’t use all the help they […]
Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”
Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”
This fall VAE presents CHRYSALIS, a choral exploration of change likened to the metamorphosis of caterpillar into butterfly. We will carry audiences through each stage: naive innocence, the shock of separation from life as we knew it, confusion, and adaptation through reconnection. Ultimately, we arrive at a richer understanding of ourselves: transformed, we see the […]
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Explore the natural world of animals featuring amphibians, canids, felines, marsupials, and more at a mobile exhibit of real animal pelts, skulls, skeletons, and mounted specimens. 10a–2p. Covered by general admission. $5 for adults and kids 2+
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
See real animal skulls, pelts, skeletons, and mounted specimens of over 100 species from around the world! Included with general admission: $5 per person, Members & under 2 are free.
DCC Gift Market
DCC Gift Market
GIFT MARKET SUNDAY GIFTS THAT GIVE TWICE In DCC's Fellowship Hall we will offer gifts that give back to the artisans and causes we love. Look for: Do Good Shop, Purple Tree Café, Heifer International, Resilient Threads Guatemala, Café Justo Coffee, Congregational Care (framed nature photos, holiday banners, driftwood candle holders), Community Life (baked goods, […]
Foraged Winter Wreaths at Park Winters
Foraged Winter Wreaths at Park Winters
Brighten your home with a festive and fragrant holiday wreath you assemble using a mix of aromatic fresh greenery. 11a–1p. $95
Davis Manor Winter Bazaar
Davis Manor Winter Bazaar
The friendly residents of the Davis Manor neighborhood invite the Davis community to enjoy artisanal shopping and neighborly holiday cheer at the 7th Annual Davis Manor Winter Bazaar. Twenty neighborhood artisans will showcase a variety of hand-crafted artwork, herbal remedies, and specialty treats on Sunday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held outdoors on […]
University Farm Circle Holiday Home Tour & Boutique
University Farm Circle Holiday Home Tour & Boutique
This popular biannual event is a major fundraiser for UFC scholarships. Tour-goers will have plenty of time to visit the UFC boutique at El Macero Country Club and visit each of the five unique and beautiful homes on the 2022 home tour. Locations will be provided later. Contact Molly Hillis or Susan Rodgers at info@ufcdavis.org.
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!
Fairy Tea Party
Fairy Tea Party
Join us for another Fairy Tea Party on December 11th! Create magical fairy lanterns and a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. This will be a story telling, crafting event for children ages 5-10. We will read fairy tale books, paint, collage, and have high tea! It runs for two hours. Tickets are $40.
Art Spark
Art Spark
Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”
Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”
This fall VAE presents CHRYSALIS, a choral exploration of change likened to the metamorphosis of caterpillar into butterfly. We will carry audiences through each stage: naive innocence, the shock of separation from life as we knew it, confusion, and adaptation through reconnection. Ultimately, we arrive at a richer understanding of ourselves: transformed, we see the […]
Fairy Tea Party
Fairy Tea Party
We hope that this invitation finds you well. We would be honored if you would attend a delightfully wintery Fairy Tea Party (for fairies ages 12 and up!) Tickets are available on our website and we ask that you RSVP in advance. Can't wait to see you there!
Holiday Farm Dinners at Park Winters
Holiday Farm Dinners at Park Winters
Enjoy a seasonally inspired, four-course dinner, served family style from 4–9p. Reservations required. $125 per person, add-ons extra