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
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
MELON BALL. Lively music of Eastern Europe and beyond, performed by a world-class quartet. 7p—9p. $20
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CIRCLE. Andrew Corbett, guitar finger-stylist & singer, will be performing a selection of songs by his favorite songwriters. 7p-9p. Free
PITZER CENTER. Otto Lee, director and UC Davis lecturer in music. Program to be nnounced. 7p—9p. $12—24
PITZER CENTER. Garrett Rigsby and Natalie Laurie, directors. Program to be announced. 7p—9p. $12—24
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
PITZER CENTER. Program features Capoeira, Gamelan, Mariachi, Bluegrass & Old Time String Band, Samba School, & Hindustani. 4p—6p. 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
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
PITZER CENTER. Works by Graduate Students. Chris Froh, director and UC Davis lecturer in music. 4p—5p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
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
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
PITZER CENTER. Program to be announced soon. 1p—2p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. A joint performance. 3p—5p. Free
THE BLUE ROSE. Mais Bossa plays the classics and deep cuts of the bossa nova era along with Brazilian inspired takes on American favorites. A native of Goiânia, vocalist Marcia Jacomo fronts the band with her angelic and playful voice. The rhythmic heartbeat is supplied by the Brazilian master of percussion Alex Calatayud. Patrick Langham of legendary Sacramento bands Boca do Rio and Big Sticky Mess plays bass. Billy Larkin brings decades of jazz piano experience with his delightfully unique arrangements. 6p—8p. $25
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
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
PITZER CENTER. Pete Nowlen, coordinator. Program to be announced. 12:05p—2p. Free
PITZER CENTER. If the American Dream includes hope of a better life in a promised land, then the story we tell must also acknowledge that dream has not always been equally available to all Americans. This concert gives us both sentiments of this “American Story.” Featuring Pete Nowlen, director, and Rollo Dilworth, visiting composer. 7p—9p.$24
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Live music by San Francisco’s songwriter Maurice Tani. Americana alt-country tunes. 7p-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
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
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
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
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
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Art songs and spirituals by soprano Sheryl Counter, and pianist Jill Ferreter. Showcasing contemporary African American jazz and gospels. 12p-1p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. One night only, join world-renowned Bhakti yoga master Balakhilya das to experience the benefits of meditation and learn the happiness to be found through the ancient Vedas. Be soothed by ancient mantras and enjoy the live music. Learn the secret to true happiness. Enjoy a delicious vegan meal all free of charge/ donations welcome and accepted. 5p—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
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
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
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
Z SPECIALTY FOOD/THE HIVE. Latin alternative outdoor concert with food, beverages, & a complimentary honey tasting. 5p-8p. Free
THE BLUE ROSE. Dave Tull, acclaimed for his jazz drumming & singing, offers a memorable performance. Laid-back backyard concert with refreshments included! 7p-9p. $25
SECRET LOCATION. Enjoy the amazing Son Jarocho musical artists from Vera Cruz and from the Bay Area in this backyard houses concert. Must RSVP. 3p—6p. $20 cash or venmo
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CTR. A trio from the band Wealth of Nations will be the featured act; the trio specializes in three part vocal harmonies and features David Hafter on lead guitar, Chris Stabenfeldt on saxophone, and Dave Walters on bass guitar. 7p—9p. Free
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.
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
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
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
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks and live music. 10a—4p.
TABER RANCH. The most anticipated Northern California wine event of the year. Your favorite Yolo wineries, all pouring at one location in the beautiful Capay Valley. Featuring live music and 14 wineries. 6p—10p. $45
MELON BALL. Accompanied by semi-famous father, Dave Nachmanoff, (Not-A) Nepo Baby Django Nachmanoff solos in a 54-Below style cabaret performance, singing songs from hit Broadway musicals that he hopes are in his range. 8p—9:30p. $15, 5-dollar student discount
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
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
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
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