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
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
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
Student Voter Empowerment Design Contest
League of Women Voters of Yolo County announce a contest open to all Yolo high school students to design posters and stickers encouraging and supporting youth voter registration and voting. Cash prizes awarded; submission deadline is March 27, 2026.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 9, 2026 -Align & Flow Yoga
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March 9, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 9, 2026 -Studio Ensembles
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
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
Studio Ensembles
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Program includes the percussion, harp, flute, and saxophone ensembles. 6p—6:45p. Free
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 10, 2026 -FREE Tummy Time Class
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March 10, 2026 -Drawing Club
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March 10, 2026 -Guitar Circle
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March 10, 2026 -Mac Computer Group for Seniors
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March 10, 2026 -Knitting & Crochet Circle
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March 10, 2026 -Sthira (Effort) & Sukha (Ease) Yoga
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March 10, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 10, 2026 -Fleet Feet Run Crew
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
Mac Computer Group for Seniors
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The Mac Users discussion group can assist you with learning about the latest technology and gaining advice from others in the community. 5p—6p. Free
Knitting & Crochet Circle
MARY L. STEPHENS 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
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 11, 2026 -Davis Genealogy Club Library Hours
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March 11, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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March 11, 2026 -Davis Farmers Market
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March 11, 2026 -Science Cafe
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March 11, 2026 -Mantra Meditation
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March 11, 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
Davis Farmers Market
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
Science Cafe
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Hosted by Prof. Jared Shaw, featuring expert speakers on a variety of topics! Brought to you by the UCD College of Letters & Science. 5:30p—7:30p. 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, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 12, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 12, 2026 -Student Chamber Ensembles
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March 12, 2026 -Line Dance Class at Davis Odd Fellows
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March 12, 2026 -Campus Square Dance
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
Student Chamber Ensembles
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. View a performance coordinated by Pete Nowlen. 12:05p—2p. 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
Campus Square Dance
VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. Evie Ladin, guest caller, with the Bluegrass and Old Time String Band (Scott Linford, director). Limited capacity. 5p—6:45p. Free
Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 -Healing Arts 6-Session Workshop
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March 13, 2026 -Village Homes: A Radical Plan
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March 13, 2026 -Tales for Tails
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March 13, 2026 -Line Dance Class at Davis Community Church
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March 13, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 13, 2026 -Choruses of UC Davis: “Music of the Living”
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March 13, 2026 -Little Shop of Horrors
Healing Arts 6-Session Workshop
PENCE GALLERY. This 6-session 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 will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register at pencegallery.org. Fridays, Mar. 13—Apr. 17. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
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
MARY L. STEPHENS 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. Free
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
Choruses of UC Davis: “Music of the Living”
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Enjoy a program of music written entirely by living composers. The repertoire incorporates several different choral traditions and languages, from Latin, to Haitian Creole, to Korean and Portuguese. 7p—8:30p. $12—24
Little Shop of Horrors
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Davis Farmers Market
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March 14, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
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March 14, 2026 -Mace Ranch parkrun
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March 14, 2026 -The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location
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March 14, 2026 -Forest Bathing Walks in Davis
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March 14, 2026 -Beetlejuice Jr
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March 14, 2026 -Rest Retreat for Mamas
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March 14, 2026 -Get Sauced Pasta PopUp
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March 14, 2026 -Little Shop of Horrors
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
Forest Bathing Walks in Davis
DAVIS. Come join Davis Forest School for a Forest Bathing walk led by Forest Mentor Connor Rosenblatt! You will be invited to use your senses to intimately explore the natural world in the presence of a supportive community of practitioners. For ages 13+; address provided after registration. 1p—3:30p. $20
Beetlejuice Jr
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium. For ages 10 & up. Fri. 7p—9p; Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $12
Rest Retreat for Mamas
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO WOODLAND. Barefoot Yoga Studio and Davis Women’s Circles are joining together to bring you an uplifting rest retreat you wouldn’t want to miss. Come explore and experience various types of rest, including a sound bath, gentle yoga, stretching, and a special women’s circle on rest at Barefoot Yoga Studio’s beautiful new Woodland location. 2p—4:30p. $50—70
Get Sauced Pasta PopUp
DAVIS WINE BAR. The Pasta Exchange's Get Sauced popup returns to the Davis Wine Bar on Saturdays for winter & spring! We’ve updated the menu with fresh new pastas. Reservations required. 5p—9p.
Little Shop of Horrors
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026 -Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
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March 15, 2026 -Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House: Eight-Legged Encounters!
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March 15, 2026 -Davis Bookworms
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March 15, 2026 -Little Shop of Horrors
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March 15, 2026 -International Folk Dancing
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House: Eight-Legged Encounters!
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. This free, all ages event will be focusing on arachnids, fascinating eight-legged arthropods. Meet arachnid experts, visit the Bohart research collection, make crafts, and have fun learning. 1p—4p. Free
Davis Bookworms
NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a "silent" book club in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free
Little Shop of Horrors
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10:30p; Sun. 2p—5p. $22
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