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Visitors work on arts and crafts at a Family Open Studio event hosted by the Davis Arts Center. (Courtesy of Davis Arts Center)

The Davis Arts Center provides free community art resources

Arts & CultureOctober 22, 2026
With the motto “art is for everyone,” the organization aims to make art accessible regardless of age, identity or financial situation
The UC Davis Video Game Orchestra receives applause at one of their concerts. (Courtesy of UC Davis Video Game Orchestra)

Video Game Orchestra at UC Davis combines the worlds of music and gaming

Arts & CultureOctober 22, 2026
UC Davis’ video game-themed orchestra offers musical magic for members and audiences alike
Author Archana Maniar speaks at The Avid Reader on Oct. 9, 2026. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Author and UC Davis professor Archana Maniar discusses “The Lost Photograph” at The Avid Reader

Arts & CultureOctober 22, 2026
Maniar spoke about her new historical fiction novel and the remarkable women whose stories inspired it
Festivalgoers partake in making art and listening to live music at a previous Jazz and Beat Festival. (Courtesy of John Natsoulas Gallery)

The Davis Jazz and Beat Festival will return for its 14th year

Arts & CultureOctober 22, 2026
The John Natsoulas Gallery upholds the Beat Generation legacy through art, collaboration and spontaneity
The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art in Davis, Calif. (Aggie File)

‘The Gift of Fashion’ displays haute couture selections from the collection of Manetti Shrem Museum

Arts & CultureOctober 22, 2026
The newly opened exhibition at the Manetti Shrem Museum features unique and treasured fashion pieces
Culture corner graphic with TV headphones books and a movie slate

Culture Corner

Arts & CultureOctober 22, 2026
The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more
Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Florence Pugh in "East of Eden." (Netflix / fair use)

The Netflix adaptation of ‘East of Eden’ only scratches the surface of the novel’s themes

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
Zoe Kazan’s adaptation of Steinbeck’s original story limits itself in significant ways
By Caleb Chen - design@theaggie.org

Community-based arts and crafts inspiration for a cozy autumn

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
A handful of activities that combine creativity with companionship
Garba dancers perform in Ambaji temple premises. (Courtesy of Anurag Agnihotri / Creative Commons, CC BY 2.0)

Hindu YUVA provides a spiritual space for students at UCD

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
This month, Hindu YUVA aims to foster connection and build community
Audience members listen to live music at the "Haus" show hosted by the Tri-Cooperatives. (Courtesy of Maeve Searcy / Tri-Cooperatives)

The Tri-Cooperatives throw a welcome-back “Haus” show

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
Headliners New Pony, Ashley Jaguar and Wet Summer played down-to-earth sets next to the Segundo dorms
Artwork from the Pence Gallery's new exhibition, "portraits of things," by Gioia Fonda and Charlie Gill. (Jinni Huynh / Aggie)

The Pence Gallery’s “portraits of things” celebrates diverse perspective

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
The exhibition, featuring Sacramento-based artist Gioia Fonda’s photograph-based paintings, invites viewers to display their own takes on her work