Arts & Culture

The low-down on all things art this week in Davis MUSIC AND OPEN MICS Open Mic Night April 23, 6 p.m., free UC Davis Coffee House Come check out and support some talented Aggies as they show their stuff through music, standup, improv, poetry and more. Music of the World Ensembles of UC Davis April […]

Davis Dance Revolution to feature campus dance groups at Picnic Day Every year Picnic Day brings a myriad of activities for students to participate in and witness. One of these events is Davis Dance Revolution (DDR). DDR began 11 Picnic Days ago and has continued its success each year. It is a highly anticipated and […]

Concert to showcase and support ethnomusicology program The study of ethnomusicology shows that music is more than just organized sound. By digging into the roots of various music styles, ethnomusicology uncovers social and historical meanings unique to its cultural context. To support our campus’ own ethnomusicology program, the music department is putting on Musics of […]

Kick it and Create to foster community and inspire creativity You know that growing list of creative projects you keep pushing back on your schedule? Do you ever wish there was a designated place that was separate from your home or school where you could sit down among other artists and dedicate a two hour […]

In loving memory of the inclusivity and resilience of Maya Angelou The Poetry “Opposite Sex” By NICOLE TRAN salt drops drip down swollen breast bloated, un whole in nature,   empty in habit. fingers part lips that do not feel like mine. they belong to you and to the world. that is the very least […]

La Poltrona presents “El Animal de Hungría” The Spanish and Portuguese Department’s classical Spanish theater group, La Poltrona, is giving the Davis community an opportunity to be transported 5,000 miles away and 400 years in the past to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. At 7 p.m. this Friday, La Poltrona is performing Lope De […]

Asian Pacific Islander culture to be celebrated with night of music, dance, comedy. Asian Pacific Culture Night is the capstone event of Asian Pacific Culture Week and this year’s culture night promises an exciting lineup featuring hip hop artists, cultural dance troupes and comedy. It will be held Fri., April 24, at the ARC Ballroom. […]

Fast Fashion Versus Conscientious Consumption. There are dozens of feature articles concerning the wasteful and environmentally unsound practices of fast fashion and the culture encouraged by retail chains like Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and H&M. Most of these stories highlight the abhorrent consumerism and the alarming rate at which shoppers discard trendy, low-quality clothing. But […]

In loving memory of the inclusivity and resilience of Maya Angelou The Poetry “My Exhale” By CAMILLE IMAN WOODS Unleash the Marxist monster. break the exploitation manifested as social constructs produced by capitalism Unload the commodity of its fetishism release mass consciousness so that it may recalibrate to a state of commune and homeostasis   […]

Local artists invite public to see their work space Do you want to immerse yourself in the Davis community and help support local artists? Then you are in luck, because The Artery Gallery in Davis is sponsoring an exhibit of local artists’ work from April 1 to 13. There will be a gala opening on […]

HellaCappella to feature Spokes and other NorCal a cappella groups to raise money for charity If you’re into great music and kick-butt (lady) singers, then you’re in for a treat! The 11th annual Spokes-produced showcase extravaganza, HellaCappella, is set to take place at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts this Friday. The Spokes is […]

Student-run radio station KDVS to hold their annual fundraiser   If you’ve ever tuned in to 90.3 FM, now’s your chance to make a (tax deductible!) donation to the independent student radio station that broadcasts 24/7, seven days a week. KDVS will be having its annual fundraiser from April 20 to 26. Supporters of KDVS […]