Exhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
Yolo County Library, Davis Branch (Yolo County Library) 315 E. 14th St.Undergraduate Senior Showcase
Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, DavisCall to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisNear and Far: The World in Focus
Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, WoodlandWeek of Events
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.
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
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
Patti Warashina: New Ceramics Exhibition
THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Influential ceramicist who utilizes bright & vivid colors and idiosyncratic style. She sees her sculptures as canvases to paint, lending her works a sense of playfulness. Free
Near and Far: The World in Focus
GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free
Moments in Time & Space
PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free
Ceramic Artists: Emma Luna, Magdalene Crivelli & Liz Webb
TRU MAY 24. THE ARTERY. Presents the work of some of the Artery's finest ceramic artists. 7a–9p. Free
Exhibit: Work of Kari Uhlman
GALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free
Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood
PENCE GALLERY. Wood's captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free
Bay Area Figurative Exhibition
THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Pieces from The Bay Area Figurative Movement, an art movement comprised of artists in the San Francisco Bay Area who abandoned the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figuration in painting during the 1950s & 1960s. Free
Pat Mahony: New Works
THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Mahoney's paintings carefully hover between abstraction & representation. With Impressionist colors, she captures the beauty of nature. Free
Home: Mixed Media Paintings by Susan Brady
PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, and oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free
Undergraduate Senior Showcase
THRU JUNE 18. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Annual exhibition highlighting the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students. Free
An Apple A Day: Stephanie Way
SUPER OWL BREWING. An exploration of color through daily pastel drawings of fruits and vegetables, by artist Stephanie Way. May 16 through July 2. 12a–12p. Free
Researching Early Signs in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researching Early Signs in Alzheimer’s Disease
ZOOM. Dr. Sarah Tomaszewski Farias shares insights from her research on the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and how to distinguish these signs from normal aging. 10a—11:30a. Free
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
Artist Reception: Kari Uhlman
Artist Reception: Kari Uhlman
GALLERY 1855. Kari Uhlman will be at Gallery 1855 to discuss her current art exhibition. Stop by to take in the beautiful art, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments. 1p–3p. Free
World Dance Club – European Social Dance
World Dance Club – European Social Dance
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. On Tuesday evenings in May, come learn European social dance with Niki Baccile. The series will culminate in a (mini) Grand Ball on June 16th. 6p—7p. Free
Trivia Tuesday
Self-Guided Hikes at Deer Creek Reserve
Self-Guided Hikes at Deer Creek Reserve
Hike, stroll, meander or run. Come out to explore the trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve in eastern Sacramento County. To prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading and protect the health of our community, group sizes will be limited with a maximum of 50 visitors allowed on the property per day. All hikers must pre-register […]
Sheepmowers at Work
Sheepmowers at Work
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a–3p. Free
UC Davis Farmers Market
UC Davis Farmers Market
UC DAVIS WEST QUAD. A seasonal on-campus extension of the Davis Farmers Market designed to promote student health & locally produced & campus-grown food products. Fall & Spring quarters 11a–1:30p.
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
Picnic in the Park: Cold Shot LIVE
Picnic in the Park: Cold Shot LIVE
CENTRAL PARK. Grand opening & welcome back celebration with music by Davis's own Cold Shot, award winning farmers market, food trucks & more. Family event. 4p. Free
The Eugene Lunn Memorial Lecture: Philip J. Deloria
The Eugene Lunn Memorial Lecture: Philip J. Deloria
MANETTI SHREM. Professor of History at Harvard University presents, “When the Stars Fell: A Multi-Epistemological Inquiry into the Leonid Meteor Shower of 1833.” 4:30p–6p. Free
Trivia Wednesday
Woodstock Pizza: Pies, Pints, and Partying
Open Mic and Karaoke at G Street Wunderbar
Open Mic and Karaoke at G Street Wunderbar
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
Makerspace Drop-in Hours
Makerspace Drop-in Hours
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. A weekly community workspace for makers, builders, designers & inventors. Some tools available for use. Supervised children welcome. Signed liability waiver required. 9a–11a. Free
Sheepmowers at Work
Sheepmowers at Work
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a–3p. Free
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
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
World Dance Club: Cumbia
World Dance Club: Cumbia
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Members of the World Dance Club will share the dancing steps that they learned in their home countries. This season we are teaching Cumbia. 10a—11a. Register online
Strengthen Brain & Body Connection
Strengthen Brain & Body Connection
ZOOM. Short presentations about improving the mind-body connection through bodily awareness, balance, coordination & posture. 11a. $12
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
Artist Lecture: Shimon Attie
Artist Lecture: Shimon Attie
MANETTI SHREM. Artist explores relationships between space, time, place & identity through contemporary media. His practice includes site-specific & immersive mixed-media installations. 4:30p–6p. Free
Davis Feminist Film Festival
Davis Feminist Film Festival
STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER, Multi-purpose Room. The 18th Annual Davis Feminist Film Festival, a screening of 24 short films that center around solidarity, survival and resistance. Free tote bag for first 100 online rsvps! 6p—10p. Free
Author Discussion: Michael Amster
Author Discussion: Michael Amster
AVID READER. Author Michael Amster to discuss his book The Power of Awe, sharing his extraordinary yet simple mindfulness practice that turns ordinary moments into awe-inducing experiences. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
No Brain Drain Trivia
No Brain Drain Trivia
SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
Michael Amster
Michael Amster
AVID READER. Author discusses The Power of Awe, his novel which examines the role of mindfulness in improving mental health. 6:30p–7:30p. Free
Poetry Night Reading Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Poetry Night: Lois Jones & William O’Daly
Poetry Night: Lois Jones & William O’Daly
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features poetry reading by Lois Jones with William O’Daly on the gallery roof. 7p. Free
Poetry Night Reading Series: Lois P. Jones and William O’Daly
Poetry Night Reading Series: Lois P. Jones and William O’Daly
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Poetry Night Reading Series features Lois P. Jones and William O'Daly on the roof of the Natsoulas Gallery. Open mic list typically fills by 6:50 PM; arrive early if you would like to perform during the 8 o’clock hour. 7p–9p. Free
Stand-up Comedy Night
Stand-up Comedy Night
RUHSTALLER FARM. Family friendly stand-up comedy show featuring Artie Valenzula, Brad Bonar, & Aurora Singh. 8p—9p. Free
Woodstock Pizza: Trivia Night
Senior Watercolor Group
Senior Watercolor Group
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Sheepmowers at Work
Sheepmowers at Work
WICKSON HALL LAWN. Watch the sheep graze away outside of Wickson Hall on the corner of California Avenue & N. Quad. 9:30a–3p. Free
Park Winters Farm Tour
Park Winters Farm Tour
PARK WINTERS. One hour tour where guests learn about farming techniques, seasonal planting & tips for gardening at home! Family friendly. 10a–11a. $20
Free Yoga Fridays
Davis International Parent Community Gathering
Davis International Parent Community Gathering
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings providing support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a–11:45a.
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
UCD Baseball vs UC Irvine
UCD Baseball vs UC Irvine
DOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets and live stats available online. Fri 2:30p. Sat, Sun 1p. $5–$7
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.
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. 6p. Free
Davis Feminist Film Festival
Davis Feminist Film Festival
STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER, Multi-purpose Room. The 18th Annual Davis Feminist Film Festival, a screening of 24 short films that center around solidarity, survival and resistance. Free tote bag for first 100 online rsvps! 6p—10p. Free
A&PI Community Health and Culture Fair
A&PI Community Health and Culture Fair
ACUSD COFFEE HOUSE. Night market event with free catering from Roline’s Uniquely Filipino, Dumpling House, and Yeti Restaurant and performances from student groups Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan, Jhankaar, EKHO, Raasleela, MK Modern, and Sunatya & Rudy Kalma. Students will have access to free health and basic needs resources. 7p—10p. Free
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." Features Tony Award-winning score. Recommended for the entire family. 7:30p. $10–$20
Karaoke Night
Midieval Illuminated Miniatures Workshop
Midieval Illuminated Miniatures Workshop
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures as you paint your own miniature on parchment. Artist Ann Marie Campbell will teach how to gild and make egg tempera paint, the type used by medieval monks. All skill levels welcome. 9:30a–4:30p. $180 members/$190 nonmembers +$65 materials fee
Illuminated Miniatures Workshop with Ann Marie Campbell
Illuminated Miniatures Workshop with Ann Marie Campbell
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures. Paint your own miniature on parchment & make egg tempera paint (used by medieval monks). Open to all skill levels. 9:30a–4:30p. $245–$255
Wine Connoisseurs & Vintners Series: Barrel Tasting and Vertical Flight
Wine Connoisseurs & Vintners Series: Barrel Tasting and Vertical Flight
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Fun, educational hands-on experiences in a class setting designed to teach anyone from wine connoisseurs to keen enthusiasts looking to learn more about wine. Classes finish with a light lunch. 10a—12:30p. $75.
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
Asian American & Pacific Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
Asian American & Pacific Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Yolo County Library celebrates AAPIH Month with a free community event featuring entertainment by Davis Wakamatsu Taiko Dan and a Talk Story about mental health. 11:30a—1:30p. Free
Kids D&D
Kids D&D
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly D&D adventure for ages 9–15. Every Saturday. Purchase tickets in advance. 12p–2p. $10
Lisa Reinertson – In Person Workshop
Lisa Reinertson – In Person Workshop
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to create a figurative bas relief after a live model. Reinertson’s work combines realism with a contemporary expression of social & psychological content. See list of required tools. 1p. $100
UCD Baseball vs UC Irvine
UCD Baseball vs UC Irvine
DOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets and live stats available online. Fri 2:30p. Sat, Sun 1p. $5–$7
World Fiddle Day with Bob Wren
World Fiddle Day with Bob Wren
WATERMELON MUSIC. Two-hour long workshop will be led by Bob Wren, long-time fiddler and violinist and former director of the Sacramento City College World Music Ensemble. Includes one hour of jam time. 2—4p. Free
LEGO Block Party
LEGO Block Party
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. A gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood & the power of imagination! Recommended for all ages. 2p. $10
Artist Talk with Susan W. Brady
Artist Talk with Susan W. Brady
PENCE GALLERY. Artist Susan W. Brady will discuss her solo exhibit Home, her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of place and belonging. 2p–3p. Free
Artist Talk: Susan Brady
Artist Talk: Susan Brady
PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Join as she walks through her return to artmaking, and her passion for capturing the key locations that define a sense of home and place for her. 2p–3p. Free
Family D&D
Family D&D
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20
Indie-Rock Show
Indie-Rock Show
THE DOMES. Featuring Nat Lefkoff, Decent Action, Rainbow City Park, and Sun Casino. All ages welcome. 5p–9p. $5-7
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. 6p. Free
Adult D&D
Adult D&D
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Weekly game night run by professional Dungeon Masters. New and experienced players welcome. Tickets available online. 6p–9p. $10
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." Features Tony Award-winning score. Recommended for the entire family. 7:30p. $10–$20
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
Tap Dance Rehearsals in the Park
Tap Dance Rehearsals in the Park
CENTRAL PARK. Public tap dance rehearsals at the Craft & Vintage Fair featuring UCD students, lead by Ann Dragich. 8a–11a.
Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Local, handmade & original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food & more! Free live music. 10a–4p.
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
Make a Fermented Quilt with Crafting Community Ferment
Make a Fermented Quilt with Crafting Community Ferment
ODD FELLOWS HALL. The Hypha Collective invites you to help make a community-sourced fermented quilt. Join this series of crafting workshops to turn our fermented art into a quilt. 4–6p. Free
All about Ants
All about Ants
BOHART MUSEUM. Family friendly ant exhibit featuring experts who can answer all of your ant inquiries and ant-centric crafts. 1p—4p. Free
UCD Baseball vs UC Irvine
UCD Baseball vs UC Irvine
DOBBINS BASEBALL COMPLEX. Tickets and live stats available online. Fri 2:30p. Sat, Sun 1p. $5–$7
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." Features Tony Award-winning score. Recommended for the entire family. 2p. $10–$20
Curtis Symphony Orchestra
Curtis Symphony Orchestra
MONDAVI CTR. Performance features Grammy-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman & some of the finest young musicians in the world lead by internationally renowned conductor Osmo Vänskä. 2p. $17.50–$91
Miniature Paint Night
Miniature Paint Night
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. 6p. Free