Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2024
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisVendor Applications for Curtis Fest 2024
Curtis Park, Sacramento 3349 W Curtis Dr, SacramentoSTILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons
Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, DavisDavis Dance Project: One Body, Many Forms
Louise H Kellogg Memorial Theater at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Place, DavisWoodland Community College Student Showcase
Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, WoodlandWeek of Events
Deborah Butterfield: P.S. These are not horses
THRU JUNE 2024. MANETTI SHREM. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition in California since 1996, P.S. These are not horses surveys Butterfield’s career from her most recent wildfire sculptures to rarely seen ceramics made while a student at UC Davis. Free
Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2024
PENCE GALLERY. Applications are open for the Emerging Artist Award 2024. This $4000 award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January 2025. $25—30
Alicia Eggert: This Present Moment, 2019–2022
THRU JUNE 2024. MANETTI SHREM. Eggert uses language & time as her mediums, playing with our experience of time, using the effects of neon signage. Free
Pyro Futures
JAN 4–JUNE 16. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Engage in collective speculation on the transformative nature of fire & the ways it can change the materiality of California’s landscapes. Through interactive displays & inquiry, visitors can explore the future of fire in the Golden State. Free
Misuk Goltz: The World We Live In
PENCE GALLERY. The watercolor paintings of Misuk Goltz convey a world seen through both her travels and daily life that is full of emotional resonance. The World We Live In largely centers on her vignettes from these travels, alongside rural scenes from our region. In her detailed naturalism, she reveals the shared humanity of her subjects she’s sketched. Free
Christina Kent: Day to Night
PENCE GALLERY. Join Christina Kent as she talks about her career transition from economist to artist, including her focus on painting San Francisco cityscapes and figurative subjects. 6p—9p. Free, $10 donation suggested
A New Look at Sculpture
THRU FEB 23. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Exhibition examining the unique sculptural perspectives of eight distinctive figurative artists. Diverse materials, scale, & imagery highlight how each sculptor approaches humanist subjects to reveal their inner worlds. Free
Judi Eppele Exhibition
THRU FEB 29. GALLERY 1855. Eppele works with acrylic paint, incorporating nature themes throughout her works as a nod to her Environmental Science and Management degree from UCD. Free
Artwork of Judi Eppele
GALLERY 1885. Judi's current work is inspired by the Ginkgo Tree. 8a—3p. Free
Vendor Applications for Curtis Fest 2024
Are you a Local Maker or Artist? Curtis Fest is an outdoor artisan fair that takes place every summer in Curtis Park. Vendor applications are open now.
STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons
UCD DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition explores racism through cartoons, showcasing the work of pioneering father/daughter cartoonists the late Brumsic Brandon, Jr. & Barbara Brandon-Croft who chronicled the nation’s cultural landscape in their comic strips through the lens of racism. 12p–4p. Free
Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience
JAN 28-MAY 6. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. UCD Professor of Art Shiva Ahmadi uses painting as a form of storytelling, combining luminous colors & mystical beings with violent imagery to draw attention to global issues of migration, war & brutality against marginalized peoples while featuring the female figure. Free
“Complementary” Mixed Media & Jewelry
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham's shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4x4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
Gina Werfel & Hearne Pardee: Fragments
PENCE GALLERY. Fragments highlights recent paintings, collages, and drawings of Gina Werfel and Hearne Pardee. Both have recently retired from teaching at UC Davis, having spent more than 20 years teaching art, in addition to maintaining busy studio practices. Despite the differences between their respective work, they each approach their practice with the intent of layering or fragmenting multiple points of view or perspectives. Free
Davis Dance Project: One Body, Many Forms
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. A look at how different dance styles use the human body in very different ways. One Body, Many Forms, is a Lecture/Demonstration/Performance that brings together dancers from several different traditions including Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Chinese Classical Dance, and Bharatanatyam. Saturday 7p—8:15p, Sunday 2p—3:15p. $10, children 12 and younger free
Muusic at Noon
Muusic at Noon
DAVIS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSALIST CHURCH. Enjoy the group "Wood, Wind, & Wire", featuring Susan Erickson, harpsichord, Robin Houston, Woodwinds, Michelle Martin Violin, and Alan Paul, Woodwinds, performing works of Boismortier, Handel, Finger, Telemann, and Fasch. 12p—1p. Free
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free
Digital Painting Class
Digital Painting Class
SCHOOL OF BUILDING YOUR CRAFT, Woodland. The class will focus on conceptual and optical theory to give you tools to navigate and execute a painting digitally. Class will cover: describing form with value, navigating color wheel/sliders, color and painting theory, laws of light, & material rendering. 4p—7p. $600
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
Davis Travelaires “Travel Talk” Trip Preview
Davis Travelaires “Travel Talk” Trip Preview
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Learn about the group's upcoming day trips and two upcoming large trips: a Rhone River cruise and an Ireland in Depth tour. Enjoy refreshments, mingle with other travelers, and enter to win a $50 Davis Travelaires gift certificate, which can be used for any of our day trips. 10a—11:30p. 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
Knitting & Crochet Circle
Knitting & Crochet Circle
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free
G Street Wunderbar: Karaoke Night
Davis Travelaires Day Trip: Rosie the Riveter Museum
Davis Travelaires Day Trip: Rosie the Riveter Museum
DAY TRIP. We will spend a day exploring Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park in Richmond and enjoy lunch at the Assemble Kitchen, adjacent to the visitor center. 8:30a—3:45p. $130
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 […]
Matthew Zapruder: Reading & Book Signing
Matthew Zapruder: Reading & Book Signing
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Poet, editor, & professor, Zapruder is known for his five collections of poetry, most recently Father’s Day (Copper Canyon, 2019), as well as two books of prose: Why Poetry (Ecco, 2017) & Story of a Poem (Unnamed, 2023). 4:30p–6p. 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
Green Your Finances: Focus on Investing
Green Your Finances: Focus on Investing
ONLINE. Looking to align your money with your values? We’ll bust the performance myth, explain the difference between divestment and engagement, and clarify terms such as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, and share tools for aligning your investments with your values. Register online for link. 6p—8p. Free
The Pub Quiz with Dr. Andy — now at Sudwerk!
The Pub Quiz with Dr. Andy — now at Sudwerk!
SUDWERK. Local Quizmaster Dr. Andy entertains and challenges teams of up to six with 31 questions on a variety of topics you should know something about, such as history, literature, pop culture, geography, internet culture, and science.7p—9p. Free
Cory Wong featuring Monica Martin
Cory Wong featuring Monica Martin
MONDAVI CTR. Head-spinning rhythm-guitar wizardry, technical ebullience, laugh-out-loud jokes, & radiance on stage has established Wong as both a sought-after collaborator & celebrated solo artist alike. 7:30p. $12.50–$174
Woodstock Pizza: Pies, Pints, and Partying
Davis Independent Music Initiative Song Doctor
Davis Independent Music Initiative Song Doctor
ZOOM. Communal Songwriting workshop & critique. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Have your lyrics ready to screen share! All are welcome! 8p. Free
Storytime @ Pioneer Park
Storytime @ Pioneer Park
Come for stories and songs every second and fourth Thursday @10:30a. For children ages 3–6. Weather permitting.
The Earth BioGenome Project
The Earth BioGenome Project
In the midst of a global biodiversity crisis, the Earth BioGenome Project began sequencing and cataloging the genomes of all known plant, animal and certain microbal species - 1.8 million! Learn the status of this extraodinary venture from co-founder, UCD emeritus professor Harris Lewin. Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in person and live via […]
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
Women’s Basketball Home Games Aggies
Women’s Basketball Home Games Aggies
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER
12/05/2023 | Aggies vs. Jessup University. 6p. Free
12/10/2023 | Aggies vs. St. Mary's. 2p. Free
01/04/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Riverside. 6p. Free
01/06/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Irvine. 3p. Free
01/18/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Fullerton. 6p. Free
02/01/2024 | Aggies vs. UCSB. 6p. Free
02/03/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal Poly. 2p. Free
02/10/2024 | Aggies vs. Hawaii. 2p. Free
02/22/2024 | Aggies vs. CSUN. 6p. Free
02/24/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Bakersfield. 2p. Free
03/07/2024 | Aggies vs UCSD. 6p. Free
03/09/2024 | Aggies vs. Long Beach State. 1p. Free
The Griever’s Circle
The Griever’s Circle
YOLO CARES/ZOOM. A group for anyone over the age of 18 who has lost someone who's death impacts them. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays in person at Yolo Cares; 2nd & 4th on zoom. 6p—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
Author Talk: Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
Author Talk: Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
AVID READER. Celebrate the release of Sarah Ruiz-Grossman's new book, A Fire So Wild. She will be joined in conversation by Jenavieve Hatch. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Woodstock Pizza: Trivia Night
Healing Arts Workshop (6-Sessions)
Healing Arts Workshop (6-Sessions)
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. 10a—11:45a. 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
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.
Templeton Colloquium 2024: Moving Things, Making Ideas: China-Inspired Objects & International Trade
Templeton Colloquium 2024: Moving Things, Making Ideas: China-Inspired Objects & International Trade
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Explore the influence of Chinese art & aesthetics on European and East Asian societies. 4p. 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
BIPOC Affinity Yoga
BIPOC Affinity Yoga
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. BIPOC affinity yoga class is a reflective, nurturing and affirming space for people who identify as BIPOC to practice yoga in community. 5:30p—6:45p. Suggested donation: $5—20
Free Live Music at Davis Wine Bar
Free Live Music at Davis Wine Bar
Davis Wine Bar welcomes, Katalysst! Katalysst is a progressive folk rock group that smoothly fuses both simplicity and complexity through thoughtful chord progressions and dynamic bass lines. Combining cheeky lyrics with classical vocal finesse, their music interweaves memorable melodies with compelling motifs. Fueled and inspired by the tumultuous times, Katalysst provides listeners with an unflinching […]
Davis Farmers Market
Davis Farmers Market
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 4p–8p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
Parkside Bar Themed Party
Parkside Bar Themed Party
PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento's best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a. $?
Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)
Very Beginning Ballet (Adults)
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
Arts & Humanities 2023 Graduate Exhibition
Arts & Humanities 2023 Graduate Exhibition
MANETTI SHREM. UC Davis graduate students in Art History, Art Studio, Creative Writing, Design, English, History and Performance Studies present their work. 11a—6p. Free
Gentle Barre Exercise Class
Gentle Barre Exercise Class
VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15
Author Talk: Dr. Nazzy Pakpour
Author Talk: Dr. Nazzy Pakpour
AVID READER. Celebrate Dr. Nazzy Pakpour's first children's book, Please Don't Bite Me, with special guests from The Bohart Museum of Entomology. 1p—2p. Free
Science Saturday with Women in STEM Empowerment
Science Saturday with Women in STEM Empowerment
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join female volunteers from the DSHS robotics team Citrus Circuits for fun, hands-on STEM activities. WISE holds monthly events to empower girls in grades 3–8. All are welcome! 1:30p–3p. Free
Reception: 50th Anniversary Contemporary California Native Art
Reception: 50th Anniversary Contemporary California Native Art
GORMAN MUSEUM. Tour the new museum, catch the final day of the inaugural exhibition, and hear from two celebrated California Native artists—Lyn Risling (Karuk, Yurok and Hupa), a painter who expresses her perspective on cultural continuum through traditional and contemporary experiences, and Gerald Clarke (Cahuilla), who works in diverse media from sculpture and painting to performance. 2p—5p. Free
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free
Women’s Basketball Home Games Aggies
Women’s Basketball Home Games Aggies
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER
12/05/2023 | Aggies vs. Jessup University. 6p. Free
12/10/2023 | Aggies vs. St. Mary's. 2p. Free
01/04/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Riverside. 6p. Free
01/06/2024 | Aggies vs. UC Irvine. 3p. Free
01/18/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Fullerton. 6p. Free
02/01/2024 | Aggies vs. UCSB. 6p. Free
02/03/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal Poly. 2p. Free
02/10/2024 | Aggies vs. Hawaii. 2p. Free
02/22/2024 | Aggies vs. CSUN. 6p. Free
02/24/2024 | Aggies vs. Cal State Bakersfield. 2p. Free
03/07/2024 | Aggies vs UCSD. 6p. Free
03/09/2024 | Aggies vs. Long Beach State. 1p. Free
Celebration of Indonesian Diaspora with Gamelan Sekar Jaya
Celebration of Indonesian Diaspora with Gamelan Sekar Jaya
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Join is for a day-long celebration of Indonesian culture with Gamelan Sekar Jaya, including two hands-on workshops for families and an evening concert of Balinese music and dance. Each activity has its own registration event page. 3p—8:30p. $10
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
Live Blues Music
Live Blues Music
DAVIS WINE BAR. Local blues band Chicken & Dumpling performs a free concert. The acoustic blues duo features Charles “Chicken” Oriel on the guitar and Julia “Dumpling” Simon on the bass. 6p—9p. Free
Author Talk: Isabella Kamal
Author Talk: Isabella Kamal
AVID READER. Celebrate the release of UC Davis alumna Isabella Kamal's debut historical romance novel, The Temple of Persephone. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Yoga Nidra Night
Yoga Nidra Night
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. In this session we'll be taken through a restful journey that includes yoga techniques like pranayama, mindfulness, a powerful truthful statement, as well as sacred mantras with music. This restorative practice brings inner peace and is the ultimate way to experience rest on a cellular level. 7p—8:30p. $10
Arts & Humanities 2023 Graduate Exhibition
Arts & Humanities 2023 Graduate Exhibition
MANETTI SHREM. UC Davis graduate students in Art History, Art Studio, Creative Writing, Design, English, History and Performance Studies present their work. 11a—6p. Free
New Harmony Jazz Band Live
New Harmony Jazz Band Live
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz during the Davis Craft & Vintage fair. 11a—1p. Free
Art in Action: Fanciful Fairy Houses
Art in Action: Fanciful Fairy Houses
PENCE GALLERY. Fashion your own fairy home! Create a magical fairy hideaway using a variety of decorative and natural materials, including tree trunk slices, moss, acorns, pinecones, roses, wooden mushrooms, flowers, and more. 1p—3p. $4—8
Davis Scholastic Chess Club Tournament
Davis Scholastic Chess Club Tournament
WILLET ELEMENTARY. This will be rated by the USCF and there will be a lecture followed by the event with prizes and trophies offered. We always have a fun and inclusive environment so it is a great introduction to tournament chess for those who are just starting out as well as more experienced players. Please note that advance registration is required. 1p—5p.
Family Autism Support Group
Family Autism Support Group
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. A support group for parents of children with special needs; in the small conference room. 1p—3p. Free
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
MONDAVI CTR. Look back 100 years to the tumultuous social & political era of the early 20th century—times not unlike our own—& explore enduring works of the great music it produced. Programs will include works by Debussy, Ravel, Webern, Schoenberg, Sibelius, & Nielsen. 2p. $17.50–$56
Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. 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
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
MELON BALL. Watermelon Music's free monthly open mic. Share your talents with a supportive, encouraging audience. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 5:30p. 6p—8p. Free
International Folkdancing
International Folkdancing
BET HAVERIM. International Folkdancing class includes a warm up, instruction and review of new dances. First class free, $10/week after. 7—9:30p. $10