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:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
TURTLE HOUSE. An eclectic 5-piece indie-rock band from Northern California, influenced by various indie-pop-rock artists including Frightened Rabbit, Pinegrove, Turnover, Snail Mail & others. 6p–10p.
THREE MILE BREWING. Summer Music Series features a different band each Saturday night in the Three Mile Courtyard off G Street. Click for dates & artists. 7p—10p. Free
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Kirtan, the chanting of sacred mantras, is an easy yet sublime method of meditation. Join for an evening of live acoustic music, mantras and ancient wisdom. Vegan refreshments served. 6:30–8p. Free
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
SUDWERK BREWERY. Blue Situation, a local blues & rock band performs live at Sudwerk. 6p–8p. Free
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Ann Larsen and view her work at Logos Books during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout. Live music by the Folk Music Folks, light refreshments. 6p—8p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. An unprecedented, transcontinental collaboration, Shakti united eastern & western musicians & in the process forges the template for what is now called “world music.” 7:30p. $29–$95
ROBIN’S NEST. Vibrant folk-pop infused sound blurs the lines of rock, folk, blues, country & zydeco. Features well-crafted tunes & irresistible pop melodies. Richard Urbino (vocals, guitar), René Martucci, (vocals, accordion, keyboard), Jamie Knapp (vocals, upright bass), Daphne Rahmil (violin); & Don Johnston (drums, percussion). RSVP. Bring dinner, chairs & something to sip. 6:30p–9:30p. $20 Donation
VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. The live quintet lead by multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Lyon, performs a myriad of rock anthems with soaring vocals & sky splitting guitar solos. Performing newly released album, “Glory Daze.” 7p–11p. Free with RSVP???
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
ARMADILLO MUSIC. Open beat cyphers & good vibes with the Flipabeat Club squad—Dellaola, Matty A & Taquan—every 2nd Thursday. 6p–9p. Free
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
THE HIVE. Jive and jam with Carol and Guy, a vocal duo performing the greatest hits from the golden oldies! Enjoy live music, delicious food & drinks, and complimentary honey tastings. All ages, families, and dogs welcome. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
MELON BALL. Live performance by musician Dana Cooper at Watermelon Music’s Melon Ball performance space. 8p—10p. $20
ROBIN’S NEST. RSVP. “Progressive Americana” band featuring guitarist/singer-songwriter Lorin Rowan, cellist and vocalist Doug Harman, & pedal steel guitarist Barry Sless. A fresh, exciting sound with powerful melodies and intriguing lyrics, as well as dazzling instrumental interludes. RSVP. Bring dinner, chairs & something to sip. 6:30p–9:30p. $20 Donation
WINTERS MAIN STREET. A monthly gathering of musicians, poets & other creatives. Sign ups begin at 6p. Show begins at 7p. Free
RUHSTALLER FARM. A music campout for all ages. Bring your acoustic string instruments, wind instruments & your voice! Different workshops each day followed by social meals. Many tent camp under the shade of the 30-acre walnut orchard, or stay in a vehicle camper. Register online. All Day. $300–$400
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. Genre-defying super-band Snarky Puppy performs music from their 2023 Grammy-winning Empire Central. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
PARADI PLAZA, DIXON. Come & enjoy free music on the first and third Thursday of the month. Bring a picnic basket & lawn chairs. 6p–8:30p. Free
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
WAGMAN HOUSE CONCERTS. Born & raised in Sweden her take on Americana has an unmistakable nordic flair, yet her songs intimately portray the landscapes & her heartfelt impressions of the U.S. For more info contact Bill Wagman at [email protected]. 7p–11p
SECRET SPOT. Poet Lora Mathis and musician Matty Terrones will be performing together to create an immersive, dreamy performance with poetry, ambient music, and video. The show is celebrating the release of Lora’s second book of poems, The Snakes Came Back. 7p—9:30p. $5-10/suggested donation for touring artists
VILLAGE HOMES Community ctr. PoshJam, the musical duo of Pamela Cohen and Josh Jordan, are the featured artist at this Performers Circle. 7:15p—9p. Free
Open mic and karaoke at G Street Wunderbar. Comedy, hip-hop, live bands, spoken word, and much more. Guitar, bass, and drums provided by the establishment. Sign-ups start at 9p, the event goes until 1a. Free, 21+. Drink specials.
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
THE HIVE. Jive & jam with The Midnight Dip, a circus funk and jazz group. Enjoy live music, delicious food & drinks, and complimentary honey tasting. All ages, families, and dogs welcome. 5:30—7:30p. Free
MELON BALL. Acclaimed local artist Rita Hosking performs songs of forest fires, culture clash, dishes, black holes, and hope along with her trio. 8p—10p. $20
