Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections
Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.Encounters UFO Xperience: The Alien Museum & Club UFO
University Mall 871 Russel Road, DavisFrom Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis
University of California Davis DavisExhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”
Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad DavisMike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, DavisGallery 625: Shonna McDaniels, The Black Woman Experience
Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, WoodlandWeek of Events
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.
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.
Tiny Show
JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.
Steven Higgins: New Paintings Exhibition
JAN 11 THRU FEB 25. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A Sacramento based artist, Higgins’ Impressionistic works draw viewers in through bright colors and exciting textures.
Mark Bulwinkle: A Retrospective Exhibition
JAN 11 THRU FEB 26. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Showcases Bulwinkle’s mastery of color & form in both two & three dimensions throughout the last 5 decades. On display are a selection of his woodcuts & screen prints, including several from his time at the SF Art Institute. Bulwinkle’s flamboyant ceramic works from graduate school will also be featured, as well as papier-mache works that once decorated the walls of his iconic Manilla St. House, a towering steel assemblage sculpture built around a modest townhouse that became a landmark in Oakland from 1975–1991. Recent cut-steel works painted with colorful enamel will also be featured. In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. Reception Jan. 13, 7p.
From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis
JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free
Exhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”
PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. An exhibit exploring the history, purpose, & meaning of the iconic UC Davis water towers through a series of historical photographs & rare items.
Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985
JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism.
Gallery 625: Shonna McDaniels, The Black Woman Experience
FEB 3 THRU APR 4. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento.
Karen Fess-Uecker
FEB 4 THRU MAR 3. LOGOS BOOKS. “A little bit of Davis, a lot of California," plein air & studio oil paintings. Fess-Uecker's work has been shown in numerous juried shows & in the galleries in the many states in which she has resided. She has a strong passion for color dynamics & continues to study color theory with oil painter & colorist Elio Camacho. ArtAbout reception.
Figurative Exposé: Art from the California Art Club
FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.
Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the beloved 1970 Disney animated film, “The Aristocats,” and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score. Show runtime: 30 minutes (perfect for little ones!) $5-16
Wines in Tandem: Grand Opening!
WINES IN TANDEM. A festive weekend celebrating the new wine shop & tasting room - a new member of the Davis and downtown communities. $15 tastings & 15% everything off all weekend. Fabulous Friday, Sparkling Saturday, & Sunday Funday 12p–5p.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
Improve Relationships/Conflict Resolution
Improve Relationships/Conflict Resolution
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Free workshop on how to improve your relationships and conflict resolution through self realization. 7—8:30p.
Trivia Tuesday
Spork Food Hub Farm Stand
Spork Food Hub Farm Stand
SPORK FOOD HUB. Weekly farm stand at the Cannery. Market items include: local produce from family farms, pasture raised pork, honey, jam and freshly milled flour. 2—6p
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
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.
Hawaiian Poke Fundraiser at Good Friends
Hawaiian Poke Fundraiser at Good Friends
GOOD FRIENDS. 25% of proceeds go towards the Annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival. To participate, mention DCBF at register. 11a–8p.
[Virtual] Master Gardeners Workshop
[Virtual] Master Gardeners Workshop
ONLINE. Link via the Master Gardeners of Yolo County webpage at http://yolomg.ucanr.edu/. 3p–4p. Free
Free VITA Tax Return Help
Free VITA Tax Return Help
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Free to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly & limited English speakers. Appointments can be scheduled online, or walk-ins welcome until an hour before closing. 4p–8p. Free
Aggie Night at Sudwerk Brewing Co.
Aggie Night at Sudwerk Brewing Co.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join the Cal Aggie Alumni Association's monthly Aggie Nights. Register to get a branded pint glass & your first beer on the house. Fourth Thursday, 5:30p–7:30p.
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
Senior Center Friday Films
Senior Center Friday Films
SENIOR CENTER. Bring a friend & join every Friday in the Game Room to watch a free movie on a beautiful large screen TV, while enjoying light refreshments. Call or check the website for titles. 12:30p. Free
Mah Jongg Lessons
Mah Jongg Lessons
SENIOR CTR. Fun & friendly setting with an experienced group of volunteers. Lessons are progressive & students are encouraged to attend as many dates as they can. (Mah Jongg is played every Monday at 12p. in the Game Room.) Lessons on Fridays thru March 3, 1p–3p. Free
Pacific Encounters: 2023 Templeton Colloquium in Art History
Pacific Encounters: 2023 Templeton Colloquium in Art History
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Pacific, California’s neighbor to the west, is largest of the planet’s oceans & home to many societies & cultures. The 2023 Templeton Colloquium in Art History takes as its theme an ocean as an art-historical space. Emphasis will be on Hawaiian and Māori societies, which invite deeper consideration of this fascinating global sector and its visual culture. Speakers: Ngarino Ellis, Stacy Kamehiro & Kailani Polzak. 4p–6p. Free
Magela Herrera Quartet: “Works by Graduate Students”
Magela Herrera Quartet: “Works by Graduate Students”
PITZER CTR. New songs by UC Davis graduate student composers—Peter Chatterjee: Escondido; Trey Makler: Night City; Dean Kervin Boursiquot: Soft Pillow (talk); Joseph Vasinda: Footprints; & Emily Joy Sullivan: Fontanelles. 5p–6p. Fre
Magela Herrera Quartet
Magela Herrera Quartet
PITZER CTR. Magela Herrera, flute and voice; Yorgis Garcia, bass; Yissy Calzadilla, drums; Edgar Pantoja-Aleman, piano. A Shinkoskey Noon Concert, 12:05p–1p. Fre
Paint Night: Duo Paint
Paint Night: Duo Paint
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Receive professional guided painting instruction & create a beautiful piece of art with us! 6:30p–8:30p. $40
An American in Paris
An American in Paris
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl & an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George & Ira Gershwin & incredible dance sequences. The show’s timeless musical numbers include, “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance,” & more. Fri & Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $9–$30
Karaoke Night
108th Almond Festival
108th Almond Festival
CAPAY VALLEY. Day 1 of the 108th Almond Festival includes music in the park, local non-profit organizations, a bake-off contest featuring recipes that include almonds, and food!
Peregrine School Hosts series of Open Houses
Peregrine School Hosts series of Open Houses
PEREGRINE SCHOOL. Peregrine West and South campuses will offer the public an opportunity to learn about the Peregrine School Program as well as view the facilities and gardens.
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5
Art History Lecture Series: Isabelle Guerrero (via Zoom)
Art History Lecture Series: Isabelle Guerrero (via Zoom)
ONLINE. Isabelle Guerrero, graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, examines the intersections of archaeology & the art world within the context of both pre- & post-contact Native North American objects currently curated & displayed at non-Indigenous institutions. Hosted by the Pence Gallery. Sponsored by Bill & Nancy Roe. 2p–3p. Free
A Chat with Nikki Shannon Smith
A Chat with Nikki Shannon Smith
STEPHENS BRANCH DAVIS LIBRARY. Meet local celebrity author Nikki Shannon Smith & learn about her latest books Love is All Around and Our Beautiful Colors. Smith's books center on understanding Black joy & love as a universal message that can be applied to all children. Author signing available Sales of Smith's books will be provided by Avid Reader. 2p–3:30p. Free
ProspeROSA Casa Abierta y Recepción — Thriving Pink
ProspeROSA Casa Abierta y Recepción — Thriving Pink
501 2ND STREET. Grand opening of ProspeROSA's new office. The program provides outreach and support for the Latino community affected by breast cancer. Feb. 25, 3—5p.
The Great Puzzle Competition
The Great Puzzle Competition
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A friendly competition between puzzle lovers. Each team must complete a 500 piece puzzle in 3 hours. Tickets sold in advance. First place wins $50 DCG gift card. 6p. $10
Telemakus Quartet
Telemakus Quartet
ARMADILLO MUSIC. Talented, local legend performing jazz fusion & funk. Donations are welcome. 6:30p–9:30p. Free
Davis Dance Project Concert: Art in 4 Dimensions
Davis Dance Project Concert: Art in 4 Dimensions
TROKANSKI DANCE STUDIO. Continues the collaborative process with local choreographers, visual artists, musicians & poets, funded in part, by the Davis Arts & Culture Grant Fund of the Yolo Community foundation, an affiliate of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Produced by the PTDT, this year several performance pieces will be created from art work by local artists. The performance includes a short lecture/demonstration of art concepts that different mediums share, followed by pieces in performance. Local artists who are participating in the event include Choreographers: Ann Marie Dragich, Erin Dunning, Taylor Herrera, Tasé & Pamela Trokanski. Visual Artists include: Parto Aram, Analisa Bevan, Robin Lee Carlson, Joan Jarvis & Binuta Sudhakaran. Musicians include: Meri Superak & Hank Lawson. Poets: Julia Levine, Allegra Silberstein & Kari Wergeland. Under 12 are free, but need a ticket & accompanying adult. Sat 7p–8p, Sun 2p–3p. $10
Club UFO Dance Night: BITE Record Release Party
Club UFO Dance Night: BITE Record Release Party
UNIVERSITY MALL. Dance with the aliens at the pop-up UFO Club. San Francisco Punk band BITE's record release party. "Fast, loud, sexy, trashy down & dirty punk & roll!" No Alcohol for a safe, all ages party! 7p–11p. $15
Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez
Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez
MONDAVI CTR. Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez first worked together on Rodríguez’s 2012 release Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Rodríguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana & his piano playing is informed as much by Bach & Stravinsky as it is by his Afro Cuban & jazz roots. Percussionist Martinez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised. 7:30p. $12.50–$59
An American in Paris
An American in Paris
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl & an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George & Ira Gershwin & incredible dance sequences. The show’s timeless musical numbers include, “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance,” & more. Fri & Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $9–$30
Slaughterhouse Presents: Slege, Volhrahven & Sahmaataha
Slaughterhouse Presents: Slege, Volhrahven & Sahmaataha
ROCKBAND UNIVERSITY. Slaughterhouse Promos presents Sege, black metal from San Jose/ Santa Cruz; Volrahven, death metal/Thrash metal from Sacramento; & Sahmaataha, blackened Death band from the East Bay. All ages. Doors 7:30p, Show 8p. Door or Eventbrite (no fee), $12
Karaoke Night
Davis Stampede Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Davis Stampede Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
PLAYFIELDS PARK. Now well into its third decade as a local running tradition, the race—celebrating its 40th annual running—also includes a 10K & a 5K run & mile, half-mile & quarter-mile “races” for kids. Largely fast & flat & run entirely on paved surfaces along the city streets of Davis. Starts begin 8a. $27–$72
108th Almond Festival
108th Almond Festival
CAPAY VALLEY. The official day of the 108th Almond Festival. Featuring restaurant and business vendor goods, music and car show.
CAFF’s 35th Annual California Small Farm Conference
CAFF’s 35th Annual California Small Farm Conference
ONLINE. A hybrid event with four days of virtual workshops followed by state-wide in-person gatherings. Admission is on a sliding-scale & provides access to all events. Sun-Wed 8:30a–6p, Thurs 8:30 a–3p, Fri 10a–2p. $11.18–$204.79
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5
Family Paint Time
Family Paint Time
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Receive professional guided painting instruction & create a beautiful piece of art with us! 12p–2p. $75
Davis Scholastic Chess Tournament
Davis Scholastic Chess Tournament
NEW HARMONY COMMUNITY ROOM. A United States Chess Federation tournament open to scholastic players of all ages and abilities. Includes lecture, round-robin tournament, prizes & pizza. Advance registration is required. 1p–5p.
Yamato, Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix
Yamato, Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix
MONDAVI CTR. Yamato, one of the premiere Taiko ensembles in Japan, celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a new production Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix. This new show captures all of Yamato’s virtuosity, strength, spirit & sheer endurance. Yamato has given over 3500 performances in 54 countries, bringing their spirit, enthusiasm & abundant joy to over 8 million fans, young and old. 2p. $12.50–$65
Davis Dance Project Concert: Art in 4 Dimensions
Davis Dance Project Concert: Art in 4 Dimensions
TROKANSKI DANCE STUDIO. Continues the collaborative process with local choreographers, visual artists, musicians & poets, funded in part, by the Davis Arts & Culture Grant Fund of the Yolo Community foundation, an affiliate of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Produced by the PTDT, this year several performance pieces will be created from art work by local artists. The performance includes a short lecture/demonstration of art concepts that different mediums share, followed by pieces in performance. Local artists who are participating in the event include Choreographers: Ann Marie Dragich, Erin Dunning, Taylor Herrera, Tasé & Pamela Trokanski. Visual Artists include: Parto Aram, Analisa Bevan, Robin Lee Carlson, Joan Jarvis & Binuta Sudhakaran. Musicians include: Meri Superak & Hank Lawson. Poets: Julia Levine, Allegra Silberstein & Kari Wergeland. Under 12 are free, but need a ticket & accompanying adult. Sat 7p–8p, Sun 2p–3p. $10
An American in Paris
An American in Paris
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl & an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George & Ira Gershwin & incredible dance sequences. The show’s timeless musical numbers include, “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance,” & more. Fri & Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $9–$30
Miniature Paint Night
Miniature Paint Night
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
Three Mile Brewing Sunday Trivia
Watermelon Music Open Mic
Watermelon Music Open Mic
WATERMELON MUSIC. An inclusive, supportive space for local artists & musicians to share their talents. Open to performers of all ages, genres & levels, asking only that the performance be family-friendly. 6p.
Davis Queer Teen Group Meeting
Davis Queer Teen Group Meeting
DAVIS PHOENIX COALITION. The Davis Queer Teen Group hosts a visit from California Transcends. This meeting will honor the struggles and victories of the black queer community. 6p. Free
Odd Fellows Film Festival
Odd Fellows Film Festival
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Classic Military Comedies is the theme for this year's film fest. Local film critic Derrick Bang will introduce each selection. Feb 19: I Was a Male War Bride (1949)—One of director Howard Hawks’ best screwball comedies. After marrying an American lieutenant (Ann Sheridan) with whom he has been assigned to work in post-war Germany, a French captain (Cary Grant) attempts to work the system in order to accompany her back to the States, under the terms of the War Bride Act. Feb 26: The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming (1966) — A kinder, gentler war comedy & a sleeper hit these days. A Russian sub commanded by Alan Arkin runs aground off a sleepy coastal New England community, where—upon discovering this—pacifist Carl Reiner & his wife (Eva Marie Saint) attempt to conceal these “invaders,” who want only to repair the sub & go home, from their hawkish neighbors. Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Actor (Arkin), Script & Editing. M.A.S.H. (1970) will conclude the series on March 5. The Odd Fellows bar, with wine, beer, mixed drinks & soft drinks is open before & during the film. Popcorn is always free. Live music from Rene Martucci & Richard Urbino ("Cold Shot") before the film. Doors 6:30p, Movie 7p. Free