Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:
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The Bacchetto / Sabey Duo is a collaborative project of San Francisco-based composer-performers Nick Bacchetto and Ben Sabey. The duo creates new works for piano and live electronics using MIDI Polyphonic Expression instruments controlling analog modular synthesis, which is spatialized into any speaker configuration via...
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ODD FELLOWS HALL. San Francisco’s Maurice Tani has been a fixture on the local alt-country scene for more than a decade with his band 77 El Deora & previously sang & played guitar for the seminal Motown-style party bands Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra & Big Bang Beat. The San Francisco Chronicle has praised his “twangy modern country sound” & called his songs “wry yet romantic, tender but aggressive.” 7:30p. Don
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“Spirit of the Season” show featuring According to Bazooka, Biscuits & Honey, Me & Him, The Muddy Waders, and Keith Adolfo Campos. Doors @ 7p; Music @7:30p. Don
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The Folk Music Jam Session at Wyatt Deck is back! After a hiatus due to Covid and the complete reconstruction of the event location, folk musicians are once again invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt... |
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The official launch weekend of Great Bear Vineyard’s natural wine, “Black Bicycle Farm’s Carbo Cab”, Saturday 2/4 from 12p-4p. Featuring natural wine + vegan meat samples.
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SUDWERK BREWING. Americana-style band with a touch of new grass & classic rock. 5p–7p. |
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Christian Baldini, director and conductor with the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows Since its inception in 2010, Rising Stars of Opera has featured vocal artistry, stirring arias and a glimpse at the opera stars of tomorrow; and every ticket has been free to the public...
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MONDAVI CTR. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as the nation’s premier a cappella ensemble, renowned for its artistry & beauty of sound. Sacred & secular choral standards, traditional hymns, new compositions, spirituals & more. 7p. $10–$50 |
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MONDAVI CTR. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world—crossing genres of classical, jazz & old-fashioned pop—Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in his hometown of Portland, Oregon in 1994. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City & asked her to join Pink Martini. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France & remains a mantra for striking French workers. 7:30p. $17.50–$85
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MONDAVI CTR. Becca Stevens stretches the boundaries of convention with songs that weave together her classical & Appalachian folk music upbringing & her love of the rich rhythms & harmonies of jazz & world music, enhanced by her skill on multiple string instruments. Smart lyrics & funky beats topped with the North Carolina native/Brooklyn transplant’s remarkable vocal gifts are hallmarks of her most recent album, Wonderbloom. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
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PITZER CTR. Icelandic violinist Hrabba Atladottir has performed as a soloist & chamber musician in several Northern California ensembles, including UC Davis’s Empyrean Ensemble, The New Century Chamber Orchestra, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, ECO & the SF Contemporary Music Players. Before coming to California, she spent time in New York, where she played on a regular basis with the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s & the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra among others. She studied violin with Professor Axel Gerhardt at Künste University, Berlin. After her studies in Germany she participated in a world tour with the Icelandic pop artist Björk & a tour with violinist Nigel Kennedy. She also freelanced in Germany, regularly playing with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Deutsche Oper, and Deutsche Symphonieorchester. A Shinkoskey Noon Concert, 12:05p–1p. Free
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ARMADILLO MUSIC. Open beat cyphers & good vibes with the Flipabeat Club squad—Dellaola, Matty A & Taquan—every 2nd Thursday. 6p–9p. Free
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The Folk Music Jam Session at Wyatt Deck is back! After a hiatus due to Covid and the complete reconstruction of the event location, folk musicians are once again invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt...
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UNIVERSITY MALL. Dance with the aliens at the pop-up UFO Club. Weekly events feature EDM, Jersey Club, Space Rock, Metal & 80’s / 90’s classics! No Alcohol for a safe, all ages party! 7p–11p. $15
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RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Introduces young people to the instruments of a symphony orchestra & tells a story supported by orchestral music. Written by Anna Trigiano Moreno, composed by Ryan Suleiman, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, performed by the Puppet Art Theatre Company & the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra, directed by Angelo Moreno. 11a. Tix @ the door: Adults $15 / Kids $10
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The return of the Davis Food Co-op’s annual Local Love Fair where all things Local will be celebrated, including: live music, local product samples, local art vendors, and local food.
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RICHARD BRUNELL PERFORMANCE HALL. First concert of 2023, featuring guest artist Patricia Shands. Doors open at 7p, music starts at 7:30p. $30.
$12 – $30
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Sam Nichols, director “Preconcert Discussion from 6:15–6:45 pm with Empyrean director Sam Nichols.” Program Philip Acimovic (Ph.D. composition ‘18): New Work WORLD PREMIERE Annea Lockwood: Immersion Pablo Oritz: New Work WORLD PREMIERE with video by Daniel Godsil (Ph.D. composition ‘21) and UC Davis students Frederic...
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GREAT BEAR VINEYARD. Wine tasting including a glass of bubbly and a red rose. $25/person. Cheese and/or chocolate partings available for $45. Live Music.
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MONDAVI CTR. Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez first worked together on Rodríguez’s 2012 release Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Rodríguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana & his piano playing is informed as much by Bach & Stravinsky as it is by his Afro Cuban & jazz roots. Percussionist Martinez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised. 7:30p. $12.50–$59
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PITZER CTR. Jessee (violin), Lamb Cook (cello) & UC Davis lecturer in music Steinberg (piano) perform twentieth-century works by Brazilian composers Camargo Guarnieri, Edmundo Villani-Côrtes, Heitor Villa-Lobos & the Mexican composer Manuel Ponce. A Shinkoskey Noon Concert, 12:05p–1p. Free
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The Folk Music Jam Session at Wyatt Deck is back! After a hiatus due to Covid and the complete reconstruction of the event location, folk musicians are once again invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt...
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ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Student recital: Rebecca Wang, percussionist.
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WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the beloved 1970 Disney animated film, “The Aristocats,” and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score. Show runtime: 30 minutes (perfect for little ones!) $5-16
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MONDAVI CTR. ASUCD Entertainment Council presents their Annual Winter Concert. Features first generation artist inspired by her Indian heritage & elements of R&B, rock, soul, 60’s jazz, & 2000’s pop. Doors open 5:30p. Show begins 7p. $10
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WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Based on the beloved 1970 Disney animated film, “The Aristocats,” and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score. Show runtime: 30 minutes (perfect for little ones!) $5-16
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Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. Noon-1p. Free 
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Program New songs by UC Davis graduate student composers— Peter Chatterjee Trey Makler Dean Kervin Boursiquot Joseph Vasinda Emily Joy Sullivan
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PITZER CTR. Magela Herrera, flute and voice; Yorgis Garcia, bass; Yissy Calzadilla, drums; Edgar Pantoja-Aleman, piano. A Shinkoskey Noon Concert, 12:05p–1p. Fre
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ARMADILLO MUSIC. Talented, local legend performing jazz fusion & funk. Donations are welcome. 6:30p–9:30p. Free
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UNIVERSITY MALL. Dance with the aliens at the pop-up UFO Club. San Francisco Punk band BITE’s record release party. “Fast, loud, sexy, trashy down & dirty punk & roll!” No Alcohol for a safe, all ages party! 7p–11p. $15
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ROCKBAND UNIVERSITY. Slaughterhouse Promos presents Sege, black metal from San Jose/ Santa Cruz; Volrahven, death metal/Thrash metal from Sacramento; & Sahmaataha, blackened Death band from the East Bay. All ages. Doors 7:30p, Show 8p. Door or Eventbrite (no fee), $12
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MONDAVI CTR. Yamato, one of the premiere Taiko ensembles in Japan, celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a new production Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix. This new show captures all of Yamato’s virtuosity, strength, spirit & sheer endurance. Yamato has given over 3500 performances in 54 countries, bringing their spirit, enthusiasm & abundant joy to over 8 million fans, young and old. 2p. $12.50–$65
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WATERMELON MUSIC. An inclusive, supportive space for local artists & musicians to share their talents. Open to performers of all ages, genres & levels, asking only that the performance be family-friendly. 6p.
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VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CTR. Free concert featuring Katalysst, a folk rock duo with a progressive message and powerful sound.
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RECITAL HALL, ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Percussionist & lecturer, Christopher Froh, specializes in the creation of new music through critically acclaimed performances & dynamic lectures. Program, includes Javier Alvarez, Philipe Manoury, Chris Froh, & Steve Reich. 12:05p–1p.
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ODD FELLOWS LODGE. Expect boogie woogie cheating songs, love-lamenting ballads, rockabilly country bops, & chicken pickin’ guitar solos from Miller & his country band. Open dance floor all night. All ages welcome. Donations encouraged. 7p. Free
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Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. Noon-1p. Free 
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ODD FELLOWS HALL. DLMC presents MILLY (L.A.) and Teethe (Dallas, TX) with special guest Fitting (Sacramento). All ages. Doors 7p, Show 7:30p. Etix $15, Door $20
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Davis Live Music Collective presents Dallas-based Teethe and LA-based MILLY, with ac-based special guest Fitting. 7p. $20 at the door.
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