Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, DavisWeek of Events
Bound in Time: Exploring Women’s Journeys through Scrapbooks and Photo Albums
UC DAVIS SHIELDS LIBRARY. This exhibit showcases the journeys of various women who traveled through or lived in California between 1901 and 1956. The exhibit recreates pieces of their journeys through the pages included in their scrapbooks and photo albums. The photographs and descriptions detail journeys full of friendship, family, and independent achievements. Free
Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Oakland-based artist is inspired by familial and global histories, food, music, and mourning. The exhibition features a reconfigured clock tower sculpture that alludes to market structures in the Eastern Mediterranean Levant region, and new works in ceramic and bronze that speak to familial and cultural ties across time. Free
Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
PENCE GALLERY. The Emerging Artist Award 2026 is now open for applications via www.callforentry.org. This award of $4000 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-February 2027 at the Pence. Apply by April 9. $35—40
Charlene Will: Here for a While
PENCE GALLERY. View a solo exhibit by Charlene Will, the recipient of the 2025 Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award. Her work is rooted in a reverence for nature. Working with oils on canvas, she uses traditional and self-taught brushwork, glazes, and the removal of layers to reveal the ephemeral qualities of light and color found in various natural ecosystems. 11:30a—5p. Free
Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition is a working digitization laboratory and open storage featuring hundreds of works from the Fine Arts Collection, developed and presented in conjunction with UC Davis students in the Fall 2025 Exhibition Practicum course led by Assistant Professor Alexandra Sofroniew. Free
The Fabric of Davis quilt show
DELTA OF VENUS. Come see the wonderful whimsical Fabric of Davis quilts by Pauline Jackson on display throughout the month of February. Pauline’s quilts take you on a tour of iconic Davis spots through her gift of painting with cloth. Free
Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You
PENCE GALLERY. Manuel Fernando Rios is a painter, printmaker, and Professor of Art at Woodland Community College. In his exhibit, Rios shares his interest in themes that explore his Chicano heritage, as well as his family’s history and experiences. Blurring the line between naturalism and abstraction, the artist embraces the use of complex design patterns and photography to make a powerful statement. 11:30a—5p. Free
Seconds Sale
PENCE GALLERY. Our Seconds Sale is back! Artists often decide to part with works that are experimental, have a small flaw, are older pieces, or duplicates, so that they can clear space and start new projects. Find unique works of art such as ceramics, paintings, textile art, and more from over 25 professional artists. 11:30a—5p. Free
UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day
UC DAVIS. Our 15th annual event highlighting science collections and biodiversity across the UC Davis campus. This is a free, all ages event where people get to go behind the scenes and connect with scientists studying birds, plants, insects, fossils, nematodes, yeast and much more. Hours vary between museums. Free
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Align & Flow Yoga
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February 16, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
Align & Flow Yoga
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)
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February 17, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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February 17, 2026 -FREE Tummy Time Class
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February 17, 2026 -Drawing Club
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February 17, 2026 -Guitar Circle
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February 17, 2026 -Knitting & Crochet Circle
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February 17, 2026 -Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
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February 17, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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February 17, 2026 -Fleet Feet Run Crew
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February 17, 2026 -Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, artist Misuk Goltz will guide students on how to create harmonious compositions, value studies of various subjects, and painterly watercolors using a limited palette. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, mixing colors, and gray scale. Tuesdays, Jan. 13—Feb. 17. 10a—12p. $195—215
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
FREE Tummy Time Class
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Led by teacher Annie Ramirez, this meetup provides a space for parents with newborns to connect with other parents from the community. Moms, Dads, and all caretakers welcome. Siblings are not able to join at this time. We are here to support YOU and your baby! No pre-registration necessary. 1p—2p. Free
Drawing Club
DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free
Guitar Circle
WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Knitting & Crochet Circle
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. This yoga practice with Beth focuses on alignment, strength & length, balance, effort & ease, and movement with breath. 5:30p—6:30p. $15
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Fleet Feet Run Crew
FLEET FEET DAVIS. A 3-mile walk or run with Davis' neighborhood run club every Tuesday. Connect with other walkers and runners in Davis, in a no-runner-left-behind format with different routes every week. Plus, get a free shirt at your first run! 6p—7p. Free
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
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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February 18, 2026 -Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
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February 18, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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February 18, 2026 -Slow Jazz Jam
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February 18, 2026 -Davis Farmers Market
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February 18, 2026 -2026 Children’s Summer Activity Fair
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February 18, 2026 -Mantra Meditation
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February 18, 2026 -Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This group assists and maintains the Senior Center’s extensive Genealogy Library, and in addition, hosts monthly lectures and meetings. During library hours, members are available to assist you with accessing research materials. Computer access is also available in the library for research purposes. 1p—3:30p. Free
The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 1p—5p. Free
Slow Jazz Jam
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Slow jazz jam for musicians working on their improvisational jazz chops. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument but are new to jazz. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. 3p—5p. Free
Davis Farmers Market
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
2026 Children’s Summer Activity Fair
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER. This fair is an annual event for families and parents looking to find various youth programs from local organizations that will be offered to the Davis community in summer 2026. Discover different summer-time programs for youth in Davis, learn about local organizations and ask them questions, and find out what your community has to offer. 5:30p—7p. Free
Mantra Meditation
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p—7:30p. Free
Pub Quiz (Trivia) hosted by Dr. Andy
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition at Sudwerk's Pub Quiz hosted by Dr. Andy! Put your knowledge to the test and gather your friends for a night of laughter and excitement. 7p—9p. Free
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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February 19, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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February 19, 2026 -Cindy Behmer, oboe Annamarie Arai-Lopez, violin Susan Lamb Cook, cello I-Hui Chen, piano
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February 19, 2026 -Line Dance Class at Davis Odd Fellows
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February 19, 2026 -Yolo County Day of Remembrance EO9066
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February 19, 2026 -100+ Women Who Care Yolo County Quarterly Giving Circle
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February 19, 2026 -Photography Club of Davis
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
Cindy Behmer, oboe Annamarie Arai-Lopez, violin Susan Lamb Cook, cello I-Hui Chen, piano
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Hear the musicians perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Grażyna Bacewicz, and Bohuslav Martinů. 12:05p—1p. Free
Line Dance Class at Davis Odd Fellows
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Yolo County Day of Remembrance EO9066
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Yolo County Day of Remembrance EO9066 will feature: K-12 poster contest on theme: Save Our Constitution, No Kings; highlights of Rachel Maddow's podcast BURN ORDER; and Kintsukuroi movie by SF filmmaker Kerwin Berk. 4p—8p. Free
100+ Women Who Care Yolo County Quarterly Giving Circle
SUDWERK BREWING CO. 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is an extraordinary group of women who make an immediate, direct, and positive impact on Yolo County through collective giving toward local non-profits. Everyone is welcome! Only members can vote, but you don’t have to be a member to attend. 7p—8:30p. Free
Photography Club of Davis
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Photography Club of Davis invites the public to a free program, “If you could see where I’ve been—2025 in review” in the Blanchard Room. Lewis Kemper, a widely recognized photographer, writer, and instructor, will share favorite images taken on his travels in 2025. 7:10p—8:45p. Free
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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February 20, 2026 -Tales for Tails
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February 20, 2026 -Line Dance Class at Davis Community Church
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February 20, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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February 20, 2026 -Friday Evening at the Winery
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February 20, 2026 -Author Talk: Carolina Ixta
Village Homes: A Radical Plan
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of an innovative west Davis neighborhood community. Curated by Professor Timothy McNeil and guest curator Adrienne McGraw, the installation showcases the vision, concepts, and development behind the project and its goals. It will feature original objects, archival photographs, plans and drawings, and more. 12p—4p. Free
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.
Line Dance Class at Davis Community Church
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Friday Evening at the Winery
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for relaxed winter evenings filled with great wine, easy conversation, and that cozy end-of-week feeling we all crave. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, wine tastings, and snacks available for purchase. 5p—8p. $15
Author Talk: Carolina Ixta
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us for an evening with author and educator Carolina Ixta as we hear about her sophomore novel, "Few Blue Skies." 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -Davis Farmers Market
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February 21, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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February 21, 2026 -Mace Ranch parkrun
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February 21, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location
Davis Farmers Market
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. 8a—12p. Free
Mace Ranch parkrun
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location
BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. Sat. 9a—12p. Free
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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February 22, 2026 -Barbara K. Jackson Rising Stars of Opera
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February 22, 2026 -Davis Queer Teen Group
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February 22, 2026 -International Folk Dancing
Barbara K. Jackson Rising Stars of Opera
MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. Rising Stars of Opera features singers from the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Center performing a wide range of great arias with full orchestral accompaniment from our own UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. 2p—3:30p. Free
Davis Queer Teen Group
Our mission is to provide a safe space to support, educate, reach out to and inspire people of all genders and orientations in and around Davis. Meetings are everything from support groups to educational lectures and community events. To join us, email admin3@davisphoenixco.org. 6p—8p. Free
International Folk Dancing
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FIRESIDE ROOM. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. 7p—9:30p. First time is free; $7