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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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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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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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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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
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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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. 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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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, |
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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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0 events,
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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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3 events,
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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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1 event,
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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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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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0 events,
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