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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
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.
MONDAVI CTR. Grammy Award winning rising jazz vocalist makes her Mondavi Center debut. 7:30p. Event Full
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CTR. The duo performs its own arrangement of the “Carnival of the Animals,” along with James Hartway’s 1994 “Two Nights in Spain.” Hartway is Distinguished Professor of Music at Wayne State University whom the Elysée Harp Duo often collaborates. 12:05p–1p. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. The Pitchforks take the stage with classic country & honky tonk. Beer & wine on sale. 7p—9p. Free (cash donations for band encouraged)
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
WATERMELON MUSIC. This Performance features the music of two of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time: John Coltrane & Wayne Shorter, performed by The Alex Jenkins Quartet: Alex Jenkins – Drums, Levi Saelua – Saxophone, Arlyn Anderson – Guitar, Alex Reiff – Bass. 6p–8p. $20
MELON BALL. Alex Jenkins is a band leader, music educator, composer and clinician. This Performance will feature the music of two of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time: John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter. 8p—10p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC. Davis Rave Co.’s fall 2023 debut event highlights the impact women have had on the EDM scene, showcasing four talented DJ’s. 8p—11p. $10-25
WATERMELON MUSIC. Quartet includes Kaila Flexer, Gari Hegedus, Elana Brutman & Joshua Mellinger. All four musicians compose contemporary modal music & perform these compositions as well as Turkish classical pieces, Turkish & Greek folk music & repertoire from the Balkans. 4p. $20
MELON BALL. The Teslim Quartet performs contemporary modal music, highlighting classical and folk traditions of Greek, Turkish and Balkan music. 4p—6p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC. Partnering with TimnaTal Music, we hope to bring a regular series of exotic, boundary-stretching international acts to The Melon Ball. Teslim means to commit and surrender in Turkish and features founders Kaila Flexer on violin and Gary Heeds on out, Turkish saw, mandocello and tarhu. 4p—6. $20
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. The Davis High Madrigals invite students in grades 5–9 to audition for the Junior Madrigal Ensemble. The Ensemble will sing alongside the choir at the Madrigal Dinner, one of the Davis community’s most beloved traditions. 7p–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.
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CTR. Nicholas Tolle is one of America’s premiere cimbalom artists. A cimbalom is an elaborate stringed instrument of the dulcimer family originally used in small music ensembles by groups from Central Europe. 12:05p–1p. 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 & jam with Shane Q, a top 10 finalist from NBC’s The Voice! Enjoy live music, delicious food & drinks, and complimentary honey tastings. All ages, families, & dogs welcome. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Davis. Free concert series featuring singer and educator Rebecca Plack with pianist I-Hui Chen. 12p—1p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet oil and watercolor artist Carrie Ceniseroz and explore her exhibit “Up Close: Studies in Florals”. Live music & light refreshments. 6p—8p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CTR. Nicholas Tolle is determined to share the cimbalom (the Hungarian hammered dulcimer) with as many living composers as possible. He joins UC Davis’s professional contemporary music ensemble, the Empyrean Ensemble, for this concert at the end of his week-long residency. 7p–8:30p. Free
PITZER CENTER. Featuring director Sam Nichols, resident conductor Matilda Hofman, and Nicholas Tolle, artist-in-residence. 7p—8:30p. Free
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. Free
VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. The young Danish trio Dreamers’ Circus draws inspiration from the deep traditions of Nordic folk music & reshapes them into something bright, shiny & new. 7:30p. $22.50–$65
ROOT OF HAPPINESS. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. The jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p—10:30p. 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.
VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. The young Danish trio Dreamers’ Circus draws inspiration from the deep traditions of Nordic folk music & reshapes them into something bright, shiny & new. 7:30p. $22.50–$65
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
MONDAVI CTR. Carlos Miguel Prieto, music director & Gabriela Montero, piano. Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico remains at the musical forefront through eclectic programming, renowned soloists, world famous composers & staunch social advocacy. 7:30p. $27.50–$125
PITZER CENTER. The Telegraph Quartet formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike. 12:05p—1p. Free
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
SUPER OWL BREWING. Join to celebrate our six-year anniversary! Featuring live music, beer slushies, food trucks, craft vendors and several new beer debuts. 3p—10p. Free
WINTERS MAIN STREET. A monthly gathering of musicians, poets & other creatives. Sign ups begin at 6p. Show begins at 7p. Free
SECRET VENUE. Join us for a cozy autumn afternoon of beautiful bossa nova in an intimate backyard setting near downtown Davis! Light refreshments and seating is provided but guests are also welcome to bring their own refreshments. Venue shared upon ticket purchase. 4:30p—7p. $20
VILlAGE HOMES. The band features five singers who play classic folk and bluegrass: Wayne Ginsburg on mandolin, Kate Laddish on fiddle and guitar, John Rominger on guitar, David Coppock on banjo, and Jim Hilliard on upright bass. An open mic will precede the Crawdads. 7:15p—9p. Free
MONDAVI CTR. Honor the traditions of Día de Muertos with Lila Downs, one of the most influential & representative artists of Mexican music in Latin America. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
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
PITZER CENTER. On the 400th anniversary of William Byrd’s death (in 1623) UC Davis lecturer in music Faythe Vollrath will perform music of Byrd on a popular instrument of the time: the English Tudor virginal. 12:05p—1p. 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
DAVIS FOOD COOP. Halloween costume contest & pumpkin decorating, live music, local food vendors, beer & wine, VIP area & more! 6p—8p. Free
MONDAVI CTR. Fowlis, a native of the Outer Hebrides, is an interpreter of traditional Gaelic songs & a scholar studying Highland & Gaelic culture. With a successful musical career, her vocals continue to enchant audiences around the world. 7:30p. $12.50–$49
WATERMELON MUSIC. A “big band” or “swing band” based in Davis, was formed in September 1996 and still performs today, featuring a mix of stock & swing arrangements of the Big Band Era, including some Latin tunes & contemporary pieces. 8p. $20
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of swing, big band and Latin jazz music. 11a—1p. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Death Valley Girls, LA’s finest purveyors of otherworldly rock n roll, perform live in Davis. Quarterly show tickets included with DLMC membership. 7p—10p. $20
MONDAVI CTR. No tickets are required, simply walk in the door! Features orchestral works that vividly illustrate traditional scenes of death. In “Danse macabre” a detuned violin calls the spirits of the dead (or even the skeletons!) into a frenzied dance on the stroke of midnight. Christian Baldini, director & conductor. 7p–8p. Free
MONDAVI CENTER. On this Halloween night as we begin the Día de los Muertos holiday, let us treat you to a free 1-hour concert. No tickets are required; simply walk in the door! The program features orchestral works that vividly illustrate traditional scenes of death. 7p—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
PITZER CENTER. Artist-in-residence Meghan Bennett performs on flute with Shinae Kim on piano. 12:05p—11p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CTR. New Assistant Music Professor & Director of Woodwind Studies at NYU, Meghan Bennett is a distinguished flautist passionate about collaborating with communities of color through classical music. 4p–5:30p. Free
PITZER CENTER. Flute player and Assistant Music Professor and Director of Woodwind Studies at New York University Meghan Bennett discusses the intersection of pop ideas and classical sounds. 4p—5:30p. Free
MONDAVI CTR. Following multiple sold-out Jackson Hall performances of the full orchestra, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields returns with its renowned Chamber Ensemble. 7:30p. $22.50–$79
VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. Named among Downbeat’s “25 for the Future,” Tokyo-born Miho Hazama is one of the most promising & talented composers/arrangers of her generation. 7:30p. $22–$45
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
VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. Named among Downbeat’s “25 for the Future,” Tokyo-born Miho Hazama is one of the most promising & talented composers/arrangers of her generation. 7:30p. $22–$45
VANDERHOEF STUDIO THEATRE. Named among Downbeat’s “25 for the Future,” Tokyo-born Miho Hazama is one of the most promising & talented composers/arrangers of her generation. 7:30p. $22–$45
