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Davis Chorale Spring Concert
Davis Chorale Spring Concert
BRUNELLE HALL. Something Old Something New – A wonderful juxtaposition of Mozart’s Solemn Vespers with compositions by contemporary composers 3p—5p. $20 suggested donation
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DLMC Presents Sean Carscadden Trio
DLMC Presents Sean Carscadden Trio
SUDWERK BREWING CO. From deep pocket New Orleans funk to desert-infused surf reverberation, Sean Carscadden knows how to make his six-string guitar reach through space. Free live music at Sudwerk presented by the Davis Live Music Collective. 6p—9p. $20
Free
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0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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Michael Sand, Alan Matteri, & Michael Mannella
Michael Sand, Alan Matteri, & Michael Mannella
PITZER CENTER. Sand, baroque violin; Matteri, trumpet; Mannella, trombone. Program: J.S. Bach, Solo Violin Sonata to be announced. 12:05p—1p. Free
Free
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Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!
Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!
DAVIS ODD Fellows. Free, monthly concert series featuring Sonoma County Roots Rock band. Doors 7p. Show 7:30p—9p. Donations appreciated
donation-only
3 events,
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
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
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Student Recital: Robi Castaneda, Solo Piano
Student Recital: Robi Castaneda, Solo Piano
PITZER CENTER. Works to be announced. 5p—5:45p. Free
Free
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Mariee Siou Live
Mariee Siou Live
MELON BALL. This award-winning, multi-cultural singer-songwriter sings of “the wounds of modernity.” Haunting, beautiful and thought-provoking music from a singular artist. 8p—10p. $20
$20.00
5 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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Co-op Block Party & Annual Meeting
Co-op Block Party & Annual Meeting
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Join us for our annual festivities including live music, local food trucks, beer & wine, vendors, petting zoo, activities, & more. VIP section for Owners / Members includes Free Beer & Wine, Free Snacks & Giveaways. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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No Instruments Attached
No Instruments Attached
KHAIRA LECTURE HALL. Featuring UCD’s oldest acapella group, The Lounge Lizard, plus groups from Ca. schools such as: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Clara University, & Diablo Valley College. 6p—8:30p. $8—13
$8 – $13
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DLMC Presents Wolf Jett and Sam Chase & The Untraditional
DLMC Presents Wolf Jett and Sam Chase & The Untraditional
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Davis Live Music Collective presents Wolf Jett and The Sam Chase and The Untraditional! This show will be at the Dock, with presale tickets available via Eventbrite. 6p—9p. $20
$20
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Cla(i)re Squared Show
Cla(i)re Squared Show
SECRET SPOT. Sit back & indulge in a live performance by two exceptionally skilled musicians from our local scene. 6p-9p. $15
Free
5 events,
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
MONDAVI CTR. Look back 100 years to the tumultuous social & political era of the early 20th century—times not unlike our own—& explore enduring works of the great music it produced. Programs will include works by Debussy, Ravel, Webern, Schoenberg, Sibelius, & Nielsen. 2p. $17.50–$56
$17.50 – $65
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Rocknasium Member Appreciation / The Boneyard Davis Craft Fair
Rocknasium Member Appreciation / The Boneyard Davis Craft Fair
ROCKNASIUM. Join us for an awesome craft fair featuring 7+ Davis local artists and vendors, live music from local band, Big Fish, and some climbing. Craft fair & live music entry is FREE. Anyone hoping to climb MUST fill out a Rocknasium waiver and purchase a day pass. 2p—6p. Free
Free
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OLLI Lifelong Learning Music & Membership Mixer
OLLI Lifelong Learning Music & Membership Mixer
UCD INTERNATIONAL CENTER. Membership-drive mixer featuring Julia Simon’s acoustic blues duo, Chicken and Dumpling playing the down-home blues of artists like Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Muddy Waters. Register in advance. 3p—5:30p. $25
$25
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No Instruments Attached
No Instruments Attached
KHAIRA LECTURE HALL. Featuring UCD’s oldest acapella group, The Lounge Lizard, plus groups from Ca. schools such as: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Clara University, & Diablo Valley College. 6p—8:30p. $8—13
$8 – $13
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
MONDAVI CTR. The Alexander String Quartet & Robert Greenberg look back 100 years to the tumultuous social & political era of the early 20th century—times not unlike our own—& explore enduring works of the great music it produced. 7:30p. $17.50–$65
$17.50 – $65
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2 events,
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Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
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
Free
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1 event,
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Igot Veligan & Natsuki Fukasawa
Igot Veligan & Natsuki Fukasawa
PITZER CENTER. Veligan, violin; Fukasawa, piano and UC Davis lecturer in music. 12:05p—1p. Free
Free
5 events,
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Muusic at Noon!
Muusic at Noon!
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Great Songs from Unfortunate Musicals! Underrated Broadway hits delivered by well-known local performers, Stephen Peithman and Friends. 12pm-1pm. Free
Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
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
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SENSATIONAL
SENSATIONAL
SECRET SPOT. Live painting, music, community mural & so much more! An event for all the senses. 5p-9p. Free
Free
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Live Music: The Midnight Dip
Live Music: The Midnight Dip
The Midnight Dip plays Parkside Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Davis (next to Ace) from 6 PM to 9 PM on Friday, May 10th. This event is free to the public.
Free
2 events,
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The Mama’s Secret Lullaby Show
The Mama’s Secret Lullaby Show
SECRET SPOT. Captivating local musicians & mothers, Amataza and Heron Rana put on a live performance. 6:30p-7p. Suggested donation $15
Free
1 event,
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Davis Youth Choir Spring Concert
Davis Youth Choir Spring Concert
Please join us on Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 for the Davis Youth Choir Spring Concert! Located at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation (entrance on Arthur). Donations gladly accepted!
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0 events,
2 events,
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Slow Jazz Jam
Slow Jazz Jam
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. The focus will be slower ballads and bossas designed to be a supportive space to get you soloing over jazz standards. 3p—5p. Free
Davis Independent Music Initiative Song Doctor
Davis Independent Music Initiative Song Doctor
ZOOM. Communal Songwriting workshop & critique. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Have your lyrics ready to screen share! All are welcome! 8p. Free
Free
3 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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Mojave Trio: Works by Graduate Students
Mojave Trio: Works by Graduate Students
PITZER CENTER. Featuring Sarah Parkins, violin, Maggie Perkins, cello, & Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano. 12:05—1p. Free
Free
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Pierre Bensusan Live
Pierre Bensusan Live
MELON BALL. The legendary French guitarist performs in Davis for the first time. Virtuosic yet accessible fingerstyle guitar playing by one of the best guitarists of the 21st century. 8p—10p. $25
$25.00
3 events,
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
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
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San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers starring Alasdair Fraser
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers starring Alasdair Fraser
VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. Share the joy as Alasdair Fraser leads the fiddlers in a concert of rousing tunes from Scotland and beyond. Will you tap your toes? For sure! Will you dance in the aisles? It’s encouraged! Will you be touched when you hear a song of lost love in Scots Gaelic? Very likely. 7p—10p. $0—$35
$12 – $35
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MOJAVE TRIO
MOJAVE TRIO
PITZER CENTER. Featuring Sarah Parkins, violin, Maggie Perkins, cello, & Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano. Works will include compositions by Nico Muhly, James Diaz, Gao Ping and Rebecca Clarke. 7p—8:30p. $12—24.
$24
2 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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Madrigal May Day Renaissance (and Wine Pour)
Madrigal May Day Renaissance (and Wine Pour)
LONE WULFF RANCH. Join the Davis Madrigals as they celebrate Springtime with a Maypole dance and festive performance. Family fun includes music, juggling, making spring flower crowns and other crafts. 4:30p—6:30p. $20+
3 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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New Harmony Jazz Band Live
New Harmony Jazz Band Live
CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards amidst the splendor of the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair. 11a—1p. Free
Free
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Merch for Musicians on a Budget
Merch for Musicians on a Budget
SECRET SPOT. Learn to make inexpensive music merchandise with local artist Odd Petals. 2p—4p. $25
$25
0 events,
2 events,
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Jazz Combos of UC Davis
Jazz Combos of UC Davis
PITZER CENTER. Otto Lee, director and UC Davis lecturer in music. Program to be announced. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
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
Free
2 events,
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Experienced Jazz Jam
Experienced Jazz Jam
DAVIS SENIOR CTR. For those with experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles or otherwise feel confident in your ability to improvise a solo in a jazz jam session. Jam with other Davis musicians who love playing jazz music: American Songbook, Bossa Nova, Django, etc.
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Experienced Jazz Jam
Experienced Jazz Jam
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This jam is for musicians who are proficient at their instrument and have experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles or otherwise feel confident to improvise a solo in a jazz jam session. Register in advance. 3p—5p. Free
1 event,
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Graduate Student Ensemble
Graduate Student Ensemble
PITZER CENTER. The ensemble gives music graduate students a creative and social setting in which they can experiment with varied instrumentation and diverse repertoire. 12:05p—1p. Free
Free
5 events,
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HG’s MUSIC QUEST BASH!
HG’s MUSIC QUEST BASH!
SECRET SPOT. Local artist/musician, HG, releases the 12th of 12 albums in 4 months… let’s party! With limited edition MUSIC QUEST CDs and merch. 10a—9p. Free
Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
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
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IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC—The Beauty that Dances Through Everything
IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC—The Beauty that Dances Through Everything
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Immerse yourself in song, poetry, dance, & sound with this tour-ready program that features irresistible choral repertoire, poems of Chelan Harkin, dance by Sonja Brodt, and a whirlwind of instruments. Fri. & Sat., 7:30p—8:30p; Sun. 4p—5p. Donation: $10-25
$10 – $25
2 events,
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Video Game Orchestra Spring Concert: Reflections
Video Game Orchestra Spring Concert: Reflections
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Do you like video games? Music? Join us for a night of fun and exciting music! as we play songs from games about self-identity. Featuring: Genshin Impact, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy XVI, and more! 12p—2p. 6p—8p. $10
$10
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IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC—The Beauty that Dances Through Everything
IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC—The Beauty that Dances Through Everything
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Immerse yourself in song, poetry, dance, & sound with this tour-ready program that features irresistible choral repertoire, poems of Chelan Harkin, dance by Sonja Brodt, and a whirlwind of instruments. Fri. & Sat., 7:30p—8:30p; Sun. 4p—5p. Donation: $10-25
$10 – $25
2 events,
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IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC—The Beauty that Dances Through Everything
IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC—The Beauty that Dances Through Everything
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Immerse yourself in song, poetry, dance, & sound with this tour-ready program that features irresistible choral repertoire, poems of Chelan Harkin, dance by Sonja Brodt, and a whirlwind of instruments. Fri. & Sat., 7:30p—8:30p; Sun. 4p—5p. Donation: $10-25
$10 – $25
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Veretsky Pass Live
Veretsky Pass Live
MELON BALL. Lively music of Eastern Europe and beyond, performed by a world-class quartet. 7p—9p. $20
$20.00
1 event,
2 events,
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Andrew Corbett performs favorite songs
Andrew Corbett performs favorite songs
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CIRCLE. Andrew Corbett, guitar finger-stylist & singer, will be performing a selection of songs by his favorite songwriters. 7p-9p. Free
Free
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Jazz Big Bands of UC Davis
Jazz Big Bands of UC Davis
PITZER CENTER. Otto Lee, director and UC Davis lecturer in music. Program to be nnounced. 7p—9p. $12—24
$24
1 event,
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Concert Bands of UC Davis
Concert Bands of UC Davis
PITZER CENTER. Garrett Rigsby and Natalie Laurie, directors. Program to be announced. 7p—9p. $12—24
$24
2 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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Musics of the World
Musics of the World
PITZER CENTER. Program features Capoeira, Gamelan, Mariachi, Bluegrass & Old Time String Band, Samba School, & Hindustani. 4p—6p. Free
Free
3 events,
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
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
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
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
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Percussion Ensemble UC Davis
Percussion Ensemble UC Davis
PITZER CENTER. Works by Graduate Students. Chris Froh, director and UC Davis lecturer in music. 4p—5p. Free
Free
2 events,
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Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
Free
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UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Musical Landscapes”
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Musical Landscapes”
PITZER CENTER. This concert features the Finnish cellist Anssi Karttunen, who has frequently collaborated with the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, in a new work by Aida Shirazi. Since receiving her doctorate in music composition from UC Davis in 2021, Shirazi has been gaining attention far and wide for her acoustic and electro-acoustic music, which a New York Times music critic described as “unfolding with deliberation.” 7p—8p. $12—24
$24