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, WoodlandWomen of Northern California: Making Meaning for Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, DavisWomen’s History Month Exhibit: Fearless, Paintings by Ana Lazaro
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, DavisExhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
Yolo County Library, Davis Branch (Yolo County Library) 315 E. 14th St.Week 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.
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.
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.
Women of Northern California: Making Meaning for Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition celebrating Women's History Month through both historic & contemporary pieces. Showcases influential women who have pioneered artistic movements & shaped the media throughout Northern California, highlighting their tenacity & artistic legacies.
Women’s History Month Exhibit: Fearless, Paintings by Ana Lazaro
THRU MARCH 31st. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Exhibit by local contemporary feminist artist who highlights inspirational women from across the world. Free
Exhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Showcases legal milestones & harrowing stories of brave Chinese American women. Curated by Dr. Chang C. Chen. Available at all Yolo County Libraries except South Davis Montgomery. Free
Art by Cathi Newlin & Toni Rizzo
PENCE GALLERY. A joint exhibit featuring the work of painter Toni Rizzo, of Davis, and sculptor Cathi Newlin, of Sacramento. Both artists have a light-hearted, playful take on artmaking that leads them to explore imagery full of fantasy, surrealism, or comedic exaggeration.
Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open for application by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply online, link in post. $30 member
Flesh and Frame
THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free
Bingo Mondays
Audition: Disney’s Newsies
Audition: Disney’s Newsies
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Audition for a role in Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical. 7:30—9:30p.
Karaoke Night
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
UC Davis Baseball vs Sacramento State
UC Davis Baseball vs Sacramento State
DOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets available online. 2p. $5–$7
Floral Design Club
Floral Design Club
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Learn basic concepts of floral design and put those concepts to use to create beautiful designs. Topics include: colors, greens, textures, focal points and more.
Trivia Tuesday
Monthly Walking Group
Monthly Walking Group
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. A two-hour, leisurely walk from the Senior Center to the UC Davis campus & arboretum. Light refreshments provided. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. 10:30a. Free
Project Linus
Project Linus
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Make blankets for local children in need. Share ideas, patterns & lots of good conversation. 1:30p–3p. Free
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
Donna Haraway and Kim Stanley Robinson in Conversation
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
Concert Bands of UC Davis
Concert Bands of UC Davis
MONDAVI CTR. Pete Nowlen, director. Thoughtful works written especially for concert band, & sometimes for film (My Neighbor Totoro & The Polar Express, to name a couple). The band represents more than thirty areas of study, with members from students to graduate students to faculty. 7p. $12–$24
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.
I-House World Dance Club
I-House World Dance Club
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Each week a World Dance Club member shares a dance from their childhood. To register, purchase a learning pass. 10a–11a. $15/month
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
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Rina Banerjee
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Rina Banerjee
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Visual artist Rina Banerjee will speak about her paintings and sculptures, and how they explore ethnicity, race migration and American Diasporic histories. 4:30p. Free
Artist Lecture: Rina Banerjee
Artist Lecture: Rina Banerjee
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Visiting artist lecture by Rina Banerjee. Banerjee is a visual artist whose work draws on her personal history as an immigrant.
Local Author Night
Local Author Night
THE AVID READER. Four local authors speak about their work, meet readers and sign books. 6—7p.
Bikes & Beats
Bikes & Beats
ARMADILLO MUSIC. Open beat cyphers & good vibes with the Flipabeat Club squad—Dellaola, Matty A & Taquan—every 2nd Thursday. 6p–9p. Free
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
MAIN THEATER, WRIGHT HALL. An immersive theatre work inspired by (co-director) Vita Tzykun’s experience as a Ukrainian refugee. Explores subjects of home; belonging; heritage, language & cultural identity; stability & chaos; separation; grief; & hope. Showings from 6:30p–7:30p, & 8:30p–9:30p. $4–$8
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
MAIN THEATER, WRIGHT HALL. An immersive theatre work inspired by (co-director) Vita Tzykun’s experience as a Ukrainian refugee. Explores subjects of home; belonging; heritage, language & cultural identity; stability & chaos; separation; grief; & hope. Showings from 6:30p–7:30p, & 8:30p–9:30p. $4–$8
Senior Watercolor Group
Senior Watercolor Group
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Free Yoga Fridays
International Parent Community Workshop
International Parent Community Workshop
IHOUSE. This workshop for the International Parent Community focuses on how English reading is taught in the American school system. 10:15–11:30a. Free
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
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Miridae Plant Truck at Sudwerk Brewing
Miridae Plant Truck at Sudwerk Brewing
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Mobile nursery truck selling a wide variety of native plants. All profits support the science education nonprofit, Miridae Living Labs. 4p–7p.
UC Davis Women’s Lacrosse vs American University
UC Davis Women’s Lacrosse vs American University
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. Women's Lacrosse takes on American University. Free admission. 5p.
Teaching Kitchen: Perfect Homemade Pizza
Teaching Kitchen: Perfect Homemade Pizza
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Group pizza making class at the Co-op Teaching Kitchen. Prepare a personal pizza from scratch to enjoy with your fellow students. 5:30p–7:30p. $36–$40
Logos Books: 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception
Logos Books: 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception
LOGOS BOOKS. Artist Philip Renner's show “A Beachcomber’s Camera” features digital photography of Shell Beach in Sonoma County and prints produced with the Kallitype process.
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting, & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p.
DPNS Auction
DPNS Auction
RUHSTALLER FARM. Davis Parent Nursery School's largest fundraising event of the year. Featuring dancing & photo booths. Theme: Denim & Diamonds! 6—9p
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
MAIN THEATER, WRIGHT HALL. An immersive theatre work inspired by (co-director) Vita Tzykun’s experience as a Ukrainian refugee. Explores subjects of home; belonging; heritage, language & cultural identity; stability & chaos; separation; grief; & hope. Showings from 6:30p–7:30p, & 8:30p–9:30p. $4–$8
Mike Marshall and Choro Famoso
Mike Marshall and Choro Famoso
MONDAVI CTR. With unmatched skill & enthusiasm the group brings energy to their concerts, performing Choro, a musical tradition from Brazil characterized by Afro-Brazilian rhythms & European popular dance tunes. 7p. $12–$24
Mamma Mia! The Musical
Pirates Of Penzance
Pirates Of Penzance
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. $20.
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
Refuge: an Immersive Theatrical Installation
MAIN THEATER, WRIGHT HALL. An immersive theatre work inspired by (co-director) Vita Tzykun’s experience as a Ukrainian refugee. Explores subjects of home; belonging; heritage, language & cultural identity; stability & chaos; separation; grief; & hope. Showings from 6:30p–7:30p, & 8:30p–9:30p. $4–$8
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
CANCELLED: UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale
CANCELLED: UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale
ARBORETUM. First Arboretum plant sale of the season. Member Appreciation Sale is open to members only; join at the gate for a $10 off coupon. 9a—1p
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT MUSEUM. 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
Tree Circus
Tree Circus
CENTRAL PARK. Timmy Womick's interactive and educational TreeCircus live show comes to Davis. Womick covers it all, from urban particulate pollution to basic tree biology, while keeping the audience in stitches. 11:30a—12:15p. Free
Park Winters Garden Tour
Park Winters Garden Tour
PARK WINTERS. A guided exploration of the magical Western Yolo County countryside, with hundreds of acres of farmland, 150 year old trees, timeless gardens & a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please arrive at 11:30. 12p–1p. $20
Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Mya Dosch
Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Mya Dosch
ZOOM. Pence Gallery Art History Lecture Series features Dr. Mya Dosch, who explores protest artworks in the streets of Mexico City, from banners to provocative performances. 2—3p. $10 donation suggested.
Disney’s Lion King, Jr.
Disney’s Lion King, Jr.
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A story about identity, family & responsibility. Features classic songs from the Disney film. 2p–4p. $10
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
Mamma Mia! The Musical
Stories on Stage
Stories on Stage
PENCE GALLERY. Presenting two novel excerpts from works-in-progress by husband and wife writers, Dawn Yackzan and David Masiel, read by husband and wife actors, Kat Miller and Matt K. Miller. Free
Pirates Of Penzance
Pirates Of Penzance
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. $20.
Karaoke Night
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity
EXPLORIT MUSEUM. 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
St Patty’s Verdejo Party
St Patty’s Verdejo Party
GRINDSTONE WINERY. St. Patrick's party featuring live music and Fry Boys food truck. 11a–4p.
UC Davis Women’s Lacrosse vs Marquette
UC Davis Women’s Lacrosse vs Marquette
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. Women's Lacrosse takes on Marquette. Free admission. 1p.
Crafting Community Ferment: Kombucha Workshop
Crafting Community Ferment: Kombucha Workshop
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Learn to make kombucha leather with The Hypha Collective. 1—3p. Free
Climate Movie Circle: “What the Health”
Climate Movie Circle: “What the Health”
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. The second film in Cool Davis' plant-based eating mini-series is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award winning documentary Cowspiracy. Follow filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the secret to preventing & even reversing chronic diseases.
Optional follow-up discussion. Popcorn will be served. 1:30p–4p. Free
Mamma Mia! The Musical
Pirates Of Penzance
Pirates Of Penzance
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. $20.
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
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Resurrection”
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Resurrection”
Christian Baldini, director and conductor In its first reunion with alumni chorus members since 2018, the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra and University Chorus join together to perform Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony, a long-form symphony imbued with a deep reverence for Heaven and the journey to it from our mortal world. Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is clearly a […]