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
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3 events,
WATERMELON MUSIC. Seven weekly rehearsals. Two live performances. One unforgettable summer. When you join the Stage Ready program, you’ll be matched with fellow musicians from your community. Together, you’ll build a setlist, shape your arrangements, rehearse as a band, and then you’ll take the stage at The Melon Ball performance hall. $379
$379
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MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Whether you’re looking for a venue to share your own talents or just looking to enjoy hearing and seeing some local performers, we invite you to this free monthly event. Play us your favorite song, tell us some jokes, act out a scene from your favorite play with friends. Each performance should be suitable for an all-ages venues, and please arrive on time and stay until the end to support your fellow performers. 6p—8p. Free
Free
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3 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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ODD FELLOWS HALL. Read Forest will sing original songs, including some new releases, and play guitar in a multi-ethnic performance of songs in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mapudzungun. Open mic at 7p, featured performance at 8:30p. 7p—9p. Free
Free
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4 events,
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ARMADILLO MUSIC. Meet & greet KDRT DJs, volunteers, friends, and fans. Pick some vinyl to spin and enjoy a beverage at the Bootleg Bar. Come on downtown the last Wednesday of every month at Armadillo Music—all ages welcome! 4p—6p. Free
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ARMADILLO MUSIC. Meet & greet KDRT DJs, volunteers, friends, and fans. Pick some vinyl to spin and enjoy a beverage at the Bootleg Bar. Come on downtown the last Wednesday of every month at Armadillo Music—all ages welcome! 4p—6p. Free
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WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instrumentation and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
Free
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4 events,
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
Featured
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Featured
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Dust off your boots and join us for an evening of dancing, great food, and vineyard fun!
Free
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4 events,
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Ease into the weekend with an unforgettable evening of live music by The Sun Followers, delicious lobster by Cousins Maine Lobster, award-winning wine, and beautiful vineyard views. Ticket includes live music & a glass of wine. 5p—8:30p. $15
$15
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. The Alexander McClintock Quartet is a group of up-and-coming Sacramento-area musicians: Pianist Colbe Hunter, Bassist Claire Seymour, Drummer JJ Doolittle, and Davis’ own Alexander McClintock on Saxophone. 7:30p—9:30p. $15
$15
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3 events,
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Misner & Smith are a Northern California duo known for their soaring harmonies, finely crafted songwriting, and genre-blending acoustic sound. They create music that draws from folk, Americana, jazz, and rock influences, earning them a reputation for songs that are both poetic and emotionally resonant. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
$20
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2 events,
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. In this cabaret performance, Django Nachmanoff pushes back against musical theatre typecasting, playing against body type and character type simultaneously. Accompanied by his father, Dave Nachmanoff, he promises an entertaining evening of humor and song. 7:30p—9:30p. $10
$10
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3 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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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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2 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instrumentation and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
Free
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3 events,
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Enjoy live music by progressive Americana band Lorin Rowan and Rattlebox. 7:30p—9p. Free
Free
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3 events,
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Hattie Craven is a genre-blending singer, multi-instrumentalist, and magnetic performer. Hattie pairs technical skill with a rich expressive voice, continuing to evolve her sound across folk, bluegrass, jazz, pop, and soul. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
$20
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2 events,
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
Free
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1 event, |
1 event, |
2 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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2 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instrumentation and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
Free
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2 events,
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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4 events,
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Christine Choi, violin, and Shinae Kim, piano, will play works of Bach, Schumann, and Ravel. 12p—1p. Free
Free
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Longtime scene aficionados ‘The Max Riley Group’ return after a yearlong hiatus for a special night of psychedelic guitar funk wizardry! The band offers sweet soul, tight blues, and the pure intention of keeping rock music alive and healthy. 8p—10p. $15
$15
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2 events,
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
Free
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2 events,
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MONDAVI CENTER, JACKSON HALL. Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music, with an illustrious career spanning five decades and 14 Grammy Awards. Hancock has continued to make history many times over, both as part of the Miles Davis Quintet and with his own groups including The Headhunters and VSOP. 7:30p—10p. |
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2 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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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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WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instrumentation and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
Free
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2 events,
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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1 event,
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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1 event,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. A jazz jam for musicians who are proficient on their instrument and have experience in jazz jamming, ensembles, etc. We’ll play Django/gypsy, American Songbook, Bossa Nova, bebop, and more. 3p—5p. Free
Free
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ARMADILLO MUSIC. Meet & greet KDRT DJs, volunteers, friends, and fans. Pick some vinyl to spin and enjoy a beverage at the Bootleg Bar. Come on downtown the last Wednesday of every month at Armadillo Music—all ages welcome! 4p—6p. Free
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WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instruments and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
Free
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2 events,
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us for a high-energy celebration of music, culture, and community. Sing songs from around the world—from favorites from your home country to global hits and timeless classics. No karaoke experience required. Everyone is welcome! 6:30p—9:30p. $15—45
$15 – $45
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2 events,
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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GRINDSTONE WINES, ESPARTO. Join us for our summer concert series every 4th Friday of the month, May through October! Bring your lawn chairs & the family for an evening in the park. Select wines by the glass and our full bottle selection. 6p—9p. |
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2 events,
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MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. We provide the sound, stage, and lights – the rest is up to you. Play us your favorite song, tell us some jokes, act out a scene from your favorite play with friends, or just come to enjoy watching the performances! We ask that each performance be suitable for an all-ages venue, and that you arrive on time and stay until the end to support your fellow performers. 6p—8p. Free
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
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WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
Free
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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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WATERMELON MUSIC. Come join our weekly Jam Session where we play a wide array of music, including classic rock, contemporary rock, indie rock, pop, folk, blues, and much more! All instruments and skill levels welcomed. For all ages, but 18+ recommended. Free attendance, suggested $5 donation to Friends of Watermelon Music. 7p—8p. Free
Free
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1 event,
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DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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1 event,
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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Free
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