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From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis

University of California Davis Davis

JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free

Free

Exhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. An exhibit exploring the history, purpose, & meaning of the iconic UC Davis water towers through a series of historical photographs & rare items.

Free
Event Series Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Rocks! Weekend Activity

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

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

$2 – $5

Patricia Carpenter’s Seasonal Winter Ramble (RSVP Only)

Patricia Carpenter Garden Pierce Ranch Rd, Davis

Patricia Carpenter’s Seasonal Winter Ramble Register here for the event You are invited to enjoy Patricia’s native garden on a typical winter day.  The garden, a secluded 1-acre wild escape on the slough, is located west of Davis.   Started in 2005, it now features about 400 species and cultivars of California native plants.  Visit Patricia’s Garden Ambassador […]

Event Series Cabaret

Cabaret

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $14-18

$14 – $18

Manetti Shrem Museum Winter Season Celebration

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Celebrate the museum’s new season & Professor Emeritus Mike Henderson’s return to campus with the public opening of Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985. Led by UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May, the homecoming festivities honor Henderson's contributions to painting, film, music & teaching & feature a special conversation between the artist & Chancellor May. View the winter exhibitions. 2:30p–5p, Featured talk 3:30p. Free

Free
Event Series Just Play: Pickup Soccer Sundays

Just Play: Pickup Soccer Sundays

Nugget Fields 1801 Moore Blvd, Davis

NUGGET FIELDS. Any youth player is invited to join this winter for pick up soccer Sunday afternoons at Nugget Fields! You bring shin guards, cleats, and water. We’ll have pinnies, goals, and balls out. If you are not an AYSO player (United, Core, or Select/Alliance), a parent will need to sign a waiver form. These events are best for U10-U19 aged players. 3p–4:30p, Free

Free

Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre

Veterans Memorial Center Multipurpose Room, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis

Voted “Best Family Show in Las Vegas,” Popovich Comedy Pet Theater features a unique blend of physical comedy and award-winning juggling skills by former Circus veteran and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Gregory Popovich, alongside the extraordinary talents of his performing pets! Trained using positive reinforcement techniques that enhance their natural abilities, his entourage consists of more than 30 rescue animals including cats, dogs, geese, ponies, goats and parrots. Come see the show that audiences are calling better than Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey combined!

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