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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings
THRU JUNE 25. PENCE GALLERY. Artist Kathleen Gamper, Barbara Smithson, Raquel Cox, Marie-Therese Brown, Sophie Banspach, Allison Spreadborough & Teresa Steinbach-Garcia worked in different media, from oil & acrylic paint to watercolors. Each artist portrays a unique vision of a homeowner’s garden. Reception 06/09. Free
Friends of the Library Book Sale
STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.
Off the Floor and on the Wall: Handwoven Creations and Artistic Expressions
THE ARTERY. Exhibit featuring weaving and rag rugs by Lisa Erskine. Jerri Erskine-Zilbert displays handwoven creations and Blayney Breckenridge displays her clay art. 7p—9p. Free
Davis Pride: Multiple Events
CENTRAL PARK. Two-day event featuring music festival, bike ride party, skating with a live DJ, fun run, community fair, drag queens and more. Family-friendly. Free
Bingo Mondays
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day Observance
DAVIS CEMETERY. Musical prelude followed by opening remarks by Supervisor Jim Provenza, performances by the Davis Youth Choir and the Davis H.S. Madrigals, as well as words from keynote speaker, Sgt. Kurth Roggli. Hosted by the Davis Cemetery District & Davis Odd Fellows. 9:30a—11a. Free
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
Conversations Between Artists & Scientists: The China Shop
Conversations Between Artists & Scientists: The China Shop
MANETTI SHREM. A public conversation featuring partnerships between artists & scientists who explore unconventional questions together. Groups share their creative work, system of collaboration & works in progress. 4:30p–6p. 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
Rocknasium Member Appreciation Party
Rocknasium Member Appreciation Party
ROCKNASIUM. Join the celebration, featuring gear demos by Black Diamond, craft fair, potluck food & drinks, and a massage pop-up. Day passes available for non-members. 6p—9:30p. Free
Avid After Hours: Romantics’ Book Club
Avid After Hours: Romantics’ Book Club
AVID READER. no-stress, safe space for romance aficionados, amateurs, and everyone in between. This month features Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev and Heartstone by Elle Katharine White. 8p–9:30p. 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 […]
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
Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Special presentation of the groundbreaking documentary Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire, which urges us to rethink our relationship with wildfire. Welcome to all; light refreshments served. 4:30p—6:30p. Free
Documentary Screening: “Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire”
Documentary Screening: “Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire”
MANETTI SHREM. Presentation of a groundbreaking documentary urging us to rethink our relationship with wildfire. Followed by a panel discussion. 4:30p. Free
Summer Kickoff Show: Half Shadow
Summer Kickoff Show: Half Shadow
DAVIS BIKE COLLECTIVE. Learn more about DBC & enjoy some live music! Featured bands include Half Shadow, Joules Satyr, Cave Babies & Agaria. 7p. $10
Concert Bands of UC Davis
Concert Bands of UC Davis
MONDAVI CTR. Pete Nowlen, Director. Thoughtful works written for concert band & film. Performers include UCD community members, students & faculty members. 7p. $12–$24
Woodstock Pizza: Pies, Pints, and Partying
Trivia Wednesday
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.
Davis Day of Reflection
Davis Day of Reflection
UC DAVIS CAMPUS. Travel the Davis Reflection Route at your own pace, with opportunities along the way for quiet contemplation & shared conversations at various reflection points along the way. See Davis Reflection Route online for map. Reflection points staffed 11a–2p. 8a–5p. Free
Day of Reflection
Day of Reflection
DAVIS, Various Locations. The Davis Day of Reflection is a self-paced, reflective invitation to mourn our losses together, to share the many ways we care about and uplift each other, and to envision ways we can move forward. 11a—2p. Free
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
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
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.
Musics of the World
Musics of the World
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Performance featuring Gamelan (Henry Spiller, director), Mariachi (Tito Talamantes, director), Bluegrass & Old Time String Band (Scott Linford, director) & Samba School (Brian Rice, director). 2p–4p. Free
Valente Lecture: Olin Hannum on Writing for Wind Ensemble
Valente Lecture: Olin Hannum on Writing for Wind Ensemble
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Associate Director of Bands at Oregon State University shares his expertise. 4:30p–6p. Free
No Brain Drain Trivia
No Brain Drain Trivia
SUPER OWL BREWING. Hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
Author talk: Clarence Major
Author talk: Clarence Major
AVID READER. Author Clarence Major will discuss his new novel, The Glint of Light. Major is a distinguished professor emeritus of twentieth century American literature at the University of California at Davis. 6:30p—7:40p. Free
Poetry Night Reading Series: Mary Mackey
Poetry Night Reading Series: Mary Mackey
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Poetry night featuring Mary Mackey. Mackey became a writer by running high fevers, tramping through tropical jungles, being swarmed by army ants, and reading. She is the author of eight poetry collections, including Sugar Zone, winner of a PEN Award, and The Jaguars That Prowl Our Dreams, winner of the 2019 Eric Hoffer Award for Best Book Published by a Small Press. 7p—9p. 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
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
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
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
Nature Rx: Wyatt Deck & Mary Wattis Brown Garden Tour
Nature Rx: Wyatt Deck & Mary Wattis Brown Garden Tour
WYATT DECK. Tour of the Wyatt Deck & the Mary Waters Brown Garden. Hear about the plants, insects & other horticultural facts about the Arboretum! 1:10p–2p. 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.
UCD Percussion Ensemble
UCD Percussion Ensemble
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Cris Froh, Director. Program includes Thierry De May: Table Music (1985), Mario Bertoncini: Tune (1965) for Amplified Cymbals & more. 4p–5p. Free
Pâte à Choux for Éclairs & More
Pâte à Choux for Éclairs & More
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Learn the simple but impressively versatile pastry dough known as pâte à choux! 5p–8p. $45–$50
Opening Reception: Woodland Community College Student Showcase
Opening Reception: Woodland Community College Student Showcase
GALLERY 625. Opening reception for the Student Showcase, featuring a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. 5:30p—8p. Free
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. Free
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 4p. Free
9th Annual DFS Film Fest
9th Annual DFS Film Fest
MANETTI SHREM. Join the Davis Filmmaking Society for its annual student-run film festival celebrating student films. 7p–9p. Free
Eli Conley with KC Shane: Queer Pride Concert
Eli Conley with KC Shane: Queer Pride Concert
WATERMELON MUSIC. Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter, teaching artist, and activist based in Sacramento. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. 8p–10p. $20
Karaoke Night
Yolo Causeway Bat Count
Yolo Causeway Bat Count
YOLO CAUSEWAY. Community Science event to raise bat awareness & assess trends in population & roost-use of the bats under the I-80 bridge. Sign up & volunteer! 7a–1p. Free
Creek Explorers Field Day: Natural Detectives
Creek Explorers Field Day: Natural Detectives
LAKE SOLANO PARK. Adopt a tree, explore plant & animal adaptations in a scavenger hunt. Enjoy educational activities & a volunteer stewardship opportunity at this drop-in event. No registration required! 9a–12p. Free
Painting Watercolor Trees at the Park
Painting Watercolor Trees at the Park
IN THE PARK. Paint watercolor trees in the park & learn to be kind to yourself with teacher Sofia de Pedegral Art Studio MFA UC Davis. For details call 530-922-7509. 9a–11a.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
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
Adult Very Beginning Ballet
Adult Very Beginning Ballet
VILLAGE HOMES. No ballet experience required! Learn the ballet basics & terminology while slowly breaking down new moves. 10a–11a. $15
R&R Thrift: $1 Clothing Sale
R&R Thrift: $1 Clothing Sale
ALL THINGS RIGHT & RELEVANT. Come find some new pieces! Right & Relevant is a non profit supporting 8 Yolo County mental health organizations. 11a–5:30p.
Printmaking without a Press with Franca Van Allen
Printmaking without a Press with Franca Van Allen
PENCE GALLERY. Participants experiment with gel plates, creating collages. Learn various resist & embossing techniques to create unique monoprints. 12p–4p. $160–$170
Kids D&D
Kids D&D
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Ages 9–15 welcome for a Dungeons & Dragons tournament. 12p–2p. $10
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
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. 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
UCD Symphony Orchestra: “Fate & Alter Ego”
UCD Symphony Orchestra: “Fate & Alter Ego”
MONDAVI CTR. Christian Baldini, music director & conductor. Includes Phillip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1 with Chase Spruill, Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 & Franz Joseph Haydn: Allegro from Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major. 7p–9p. $12–$24
YPT Showcase
YPT Showcase
DMTC. A series of acts created & performed by the Young Performers’ Theatre group. Funds support the Theatre Arts Award scholarship for high school seniors involved in DMTC. 7p. $10–$18
DHS Pops Concert
DHS Pops Concert
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Final performance of the school year, featuring all the talentd choirs DSH has to offer in one showcase. 7p—8:30p. Free
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 4p. Free
Davis Pride: Free Skate Night
Davis Pride: Free Skate Night
DAVIS CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy games, raffles & prizes while skating in Central Park! Refreshments provided by Kona Ice. 7p–9p. Free
35th Season Finale: Chamber Music Society of Sacramento
35th Season Finale: Chamber Music Society of Sacramento
EPISCOPAL CHURCH of St. Martin. An evening of chamber music with special guest artists Clarissa Lyons and Ryan MacEvoy McCullough, featuring works for soprano and piano by Nadia Boulanger, Clara Schumann, Adela Maddison, & Franz Schubert. 7:30p—9:30p. $0-30
Karaoke Night
Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands
Tours of the City of Davis Wetlands
CITY OF DAVIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. In-person tours run rain or shine, except in the instances of flooding. Reservations are required. 9a–11a. Sugg don $10
Sactown’s Finest Market
Sactown’s Finest Market
2003 HOWE AVE. SACRAMENTO. Shop for vintage clothes, delicious food, crystals, handcrafted treasures & so much more! Hosted by @crazykidthrifts. 10a–3p.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
Pride Community Fair
Pride Community Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two amazing stages of entertainment featuring entertainers & several vendor booths, exhibits, cultural presentations, delicious food booths & many of your closest friends! 10a–5p. Free
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
Botanical Blueprints Workshop with Linda Clark Johnson
Botanical Blueprints Workshop with Linda Clark Johnson
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a fun & easy alternative photographic technique using light sensitive chemicals. Expose prints of plants in the sun & process them in water. 10a–2p. $115–$125
Yolo Juneteenth Celebration
Yolo Juneteenth Celebration
UC DAVIS CONF CTR. Family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration with music, performers, raffles, vendors, exhibits, healing spaces, and cultural presentations. Free Parking. 10a—5p. Free
Drag Story Hour
Drag Story Hour
THE AVID READER. Storytellers use the art of drag to read books to kids. Event features Venus Bizarre. 11a–12p. Free
Drag Story Hour
Drag Story Hour
AVID READER. Drag Story Hour is fun for the whole fam, filled with stories and activities. DHS captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. 11a—12p. Free
Davis Pride Music Festival
Davis Pride Music Festival
CENTRAL PARK. Davis Pride is proud to feature an amazing line of talent on two stages. Headline artist: Tainted Love. 11a–4p. Free
Walking Meditation Class & Walk, Winters
Walking Meditation Class & Walk, Winters
WINTERS PUTAH CREEK NATURE PARK. An afternoon of mindfulness & meditation. Rejuvenate your mind & body while exploring the serene Putah Creek path. 12:30p–1:30p. Free
Esther Shimazu – In Person Workshop
Esther Shimazu – In Person Workshop
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to make make small hollow figurines using standard hand building techniques. Basic understanding the ceramic process & familiarity with pinchpot & coil construction required. See list of required materials. 1p–5p. $100
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
Ruhstaller Farm Live Music
RUHSTALLER FARM. Various artists perform live on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. All ages welcome. Fri &Sat 7p. Sun 4p. Free
Miniature Paint Night
Miniature Paint Night
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
Woodland Community College Student Showcase
GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. Free
Three Mile Brewing Sunday Trivia
Pops Concert
Pops Concert
Every year, Dr. Gardias directs the Pops Concert, an annual performance that unites the three Davis High School audition choirs. During Pops, the Madrigals break character to sing and dance alongside Jazz Choir and Advanced Treble Choir in a special musical medley selected by our choreographer. The choirs rehearse months before the performance, and singers are given the […]
Rodrigo & Gabriela: In Between Thoughts
Rodrigo & Gabriela: In Between Thoughts
MONDVAI CTR. Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela perform after the release of their new album, "In Between Thoughts...A New World." 7:30p. $12.50–$185