Arts & Culture

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

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 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

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 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

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

Community-based arts and crafts inspiration for a cozy autumn
Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
A handful of activities that combine creativity with companionship

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
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

Culture Corner
Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026

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

