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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
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.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Looking for a cool activity to shake off the heat this summer? The Sudwerk Summer Concert Series features free performances in the restaurant patio by rotating local artists that are sure to chill you out! 6p—9p.
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Hot, sweet, and a bit sticky, Skillet Licorice takes the stage at this month’s Thursday Live! Featuring no host beer & wine. Doors: 7:01p. Show: 7:31p. Donations to the band appreciated
UC DAVIS ARBORETUM/WYATT DECK. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck (located next to the redwood grove in the UC Davis Arboretum). 12p-1p. Free
THE WITCHES LAIR. The Boneyard Art Show is hosting their first musical event. Join for a night of punk music and vendors sharing crystals, rocks, gems, fossils and more. Doors: 3p, Music: 4p—9p. $6 presale, $10 at the door
DAVIS UNITARIAN CHURCH. Calling all aspiring singers and beat-boxers, ages 6-12: come sing with the Davis Local Vocals! Learn vocal harmonies and vocal percussion, then participate in a short performance. 9a—12p. $40
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.
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
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.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Introducing Big Sticky Mess: a funk band that plays early 70s inspired original music with three piece harmonies and lots of humor. They’ve been playing clubs, festivals, community and private events all over northern CA and beyond since 2012. 6p—9p.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Davis. Enjoy a free second Friday concert hosted by UUCD. All donations go to benefit local musicians. 12p—1p. Free
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Cellist Alexandra Roedder will perform Bach Suites 1 & 3 on her rare 1743 five-string baroque cello! 12p-1p. FREE
GORMAN MUSEUM. Accomplished Trumpeter Delbert Anderson (Diné / Navajo) incorporates elements from Diné culture and landscapes into his music. Earned acclaim from Chamber Music America, the First Peoples Fund, coverage in The New York Times, & NPR. 7:30p-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.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Introducing Julie and the Jukes: a Northern California Band playing pure, classic blues. The band is a four-piece combo including guitars, bass, and drums, Julie and the Jukes bring to life the classic Chicago blues of Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Howlin’ Wolf, the Memphis sounds of B. B. King, and the Texas style of Freddie King. 6p—9p.
THE HIVE. Come jive and jam along with The Gold Soul’s unique blend of boogie, blues and soul. Enjoy a seasonal menu, craft beverages and complimentary honey tasting at The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen, northern California’s largest honey and mead tasting room. 5p—8p.
WATERMELON MUSIC. Songwriter, artist, & storyteller, Ted Ganger will be preforming at The Melon Ball, featuring his original songs! 8p-10p. $20
THE MELON BALL. Ganger was born in Cleveland, Ohio and studied piano and conducting at the Julliard School in New York before going to Germany on a Fulbright Grant. Ted’s first performance at The Melon Ball will feature his original songs. 8p—10p. $20
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.
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of your favorite jazz standards amid the splendor of the Craft & Vintage Fair! 11a-1p. 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
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.
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of songs from the great American songbook of jazz during the Davis Farmers Market. 5p—7p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Time to groove! LabRats is a dynamic quartet based in Sacramento composed of multi instrumentalists, composers, & producers. Lxttle Boy Blue is an indie alt r&b soul singer/songwriter. 7p-9p. $15
THE BLUE ROSE, Woodland. Critically acclaimed western swing duo Poi Rogers plays Hawaain steel guitar ballads and cowboy blues. Bring your dancing shoes. 6p—8p. $25
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Most of Odd Man Out plays the Sudwerk Patio. We’ll be missing Bill so it’s sorta like Crosby and Nash, minus Stills. We’ll get the job done with two-part harmonies like the Everly Brothers or Simon and Garfunkel did, back in the day. 6p—9p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Looking for a cool activity to shake off the heat this summer? The Sudwerk Summer Concert Series features free performances in the restaurant patio by rotating local artists that are sure to chill you out! 7p—9p. Free