August is a kick-back month for Davis – the City Council goes on hiatus, and many of us take our long-deserved vacations and get ready for the start of school at the end of the month. But if you are staying locally, there are several things to do in town, including attending events featuring art, dance, science, music and eating local food. So if you’re not traveling, take in some local culture.

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Devi: an Odissi Indian dance troupe, featuring Guru Jyoti Rout, Jyoti Kala Mandir soloists and other group dancers, will be performing at the theater at Davis High School, 315 W. 14th Street, Davis on Saturday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

An ensemble of world-renowned Odissi musicians will accompany the dance troupe. Guru Rout is most noted for her ability to demonstrate and transmit emotions, as well as her innovative choreography. Original music and choreography is inspired by Devi Puja in an attempt to bring the sounds, rituals and experience of ancient goddess worship to a contemporary audience.

Tickets are $12-$18. For more information, visit www.jyotikalamandir.org, or call (510) 486-9851.

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A retrospective art show with works by Gay Powers will be held Aug. 8 through Sept. 6 at Bistro 33 Restaurant, 226 F Street, downtown Davis.

The retrospective will begin with an opening reception on Friday, Aug. 8, 7–9 p.m. at the restaurant.

Ms. Powers’ abstract expressionist works were inspired by Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock. Powers’ many collectors have joined in this retrospective by lending their paintings for this exhibit. The retrospective artworks span over a 25-year period.


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The Explorit Science Center, 2801 Second St., Davis, will hold “Nifty Neurons” on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. as part of their Family Exploration Series.

Neuroscientists from the Center for Mind and Brain will have a variety of hands-on activities designed to stimulate and tantalize the mind and senses. They also have models and pictures of the brain, as well as games and activities for visitors to try. Researchers also will talk about some of their current research projects.

The series is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and is free with paid admission to the center. General admission is $4; children 3 and under are free. For more information call (530) 756-0191, or log on to www.explorit.org.

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