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
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
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
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Violinist Sheng-Ching Hsu performs Reena Esmail’s “Varsha,” J.S. Bach’s Sonata in C Major, BWV 1005, Paul Ben-Haim’s Sonata in G, op. 44 and premieres Shahab Pāranj’s “Sarv.” 12p—1p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Enjoy a live performance by Northern California’s King of Rockabilly, Mitch Polzak and The Royal Deuces. Shows are donation only, which go to the musicians. 7:30p—9p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
THE MELON BALL. A Halloween costume party featuring live music by Roni Jean, Bloom Ritual, and Valley Taylor. Costume not required, but best costume wins a 3 band merch package! 7:30p—9:30p. $10—15
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. For one day, we open our doors wide to celebrate and uplift the many cultures and people who make our region so vibrant. Explore cultural and artisan booths throughout I-House, enjoy food trucks out front, and experience a full lineup of performances on our backyard stage. 2p—9p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
THE MELON BALL. Join The Spokes for an exciting evening of cabaret-style performances! Full of fun arrangements and new members, but with the same beautiful sound. The Spokes have been the premier all high voice a cappella group at UC Davis since 2004. 7:30p—9:30p. $15—20
THE MELON BALL. Returning for its second year, come join The Spokes for an exciting evening of cabaret-style performances! The Spokes have been the premier all high voice a cappella group at UC Davis since 2004. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Collaborators and star performers of their instruments, Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann and Mexican Japanese American flutist Ráyo Furuta will give an unforgettable performance. 5p—6:30p. $10—24
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
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
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Unheard-of Ensemble is a Brooklyn-based clarinet, violin, cello, and piano quartet breaking boundaries between new music and the communities it serves. Through bold, multimedia programs that fuse technology, interactivity, and adventurous sound worlds, Unheard-of brings contemporary music to life across New York and the United States. 12p—1p. Free
THE MELON BALL. Big Joe Kennedy is a New Orleans pianist, bandleader, and performer known for concert experiences that are as musically rich as they are audience-engaging. His concert program, A Taste of New Orleans, guides audiences through the traditions that shaped American music, from Traditional Jazz to New Orleans R&B. Kids under 12 are free. 7:30p—9:30p. $15—20
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Tres Musicos is a trio consisting of Anita Felix, violin; Curtis Kidwell, oboe; and John Cozza, piano. They will perform works by Ravel, Respighi, and Turina, all arranged by Curtis Kidwell. 12p—1p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Unheard-of Ensemble premieres works by UC Davis Department of Music doctoral students Juan Manuel, Jaramillo Lleras, Samane Paya, Alejandro Arreola, and Guang Yang. 5p—6:30p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
THE MELON BALL. Off color and off the rails—Star Vista, 5th St Gallos, and Dark Satellite are rockin’ melons on stage at the Melon Ball. Strap in for the ultimate thrill ride and get your melon rocked! 8p—10p. $15
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM AND KITCHEN, WOODLAND. Celebrate The HIVE’s 5th anniversary and Z Specialty Food’s 47th during this free community event. Kick off your holiday shopping, taste 30+ varietal honeys, craft mead and enjoy selections from our farm-to-fork menu. Also enjoy live music, giveaways, and other activities. 11a—5p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Simba is an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. After Scar kills Simba’s father and seizes power, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $17
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Enjoy a performance of a variety of music from movie and video game scores to exciting and energetic classics to programmatic soundscapes, with some spooky and festive holiday music. 2:30p—3:30p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
DELLA DAVIDSON PERFORMANCE STUDIO. Dorian Wood, an artist whose intent is to “infect” spaces with their creative practice, and Caroline Kent, who develops art through an open-ended archive of improvisational works on paper, will perform as part of the Department of Art and Art History’s public programming. 4:30p—5:30p. Free
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
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
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
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Gamelan and Mariachi Ensembles of UC Davis give a joint concert. The Gamelan Ensemble is directed by Heni Savitri, and Mariachi Los Mesteños is directed by Oscar Garibay. 5p—6:30p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
THE MELON BALL. Enjoy a high-energy tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The band delivers a powerful, true-to-the-record journey through Petty’s iconic catalog. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Simba is an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. After Scar kills Simba’s father and seizes power, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $17
MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Concert Band celebrates its 75th anniversary, including performances by guest ensemble California Youth Symphony and the McClatchy High School Concert Band. 5p—7p. $13—30
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
THE MELON BALL. Kevin Seconds is a Sacramento-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the frontman of the influential punk band 7 Seconds. Alongside decades of touring and releasing records with the band, Seconds has built a prolific solo career since the early 1990s, performing across the U.S. and the U.K. and releasing multiple albums that explore folk, indie, and alternative acoustic styles. 8p—10p. $20
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
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
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
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
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Simba is an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. After Scar kills Simba’s father and seizes power, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $17
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Simba is an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. After Scar kills Simba’s father and seizes power, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $17
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. For ages 13+. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p—10p, Sun. 2p—4:30p. $30
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
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
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
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Enjoy a festive full-course meal while the award-winning DHS Madrigal Singers fill the hall with beautiful harmonies, accompanied by members of the DSHS Wind Ensemble and Junior Madrigal Ensemble. The evening also features a raffle and a grand performance celebrating one of Davis’ favorite holiday traditions. 6:30p—9p. $20—60
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Simba is an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. After Scar kills Simba’s father and seizes power, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $17
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Simba is an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. After Scar kills Simba’s father and seizes power, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. For all ages. Fri. 7p—9p, Sat. & Sun. 2p—4p. $17
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. The Davis Youth Choir and Davis Chorale come together for an afternoon of joyful holiday music for all ages. Free, with donations gratefully accepted. 3p—5p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Enjoy a festive full-course meal while the award-winning DHS Madrigal Singers fill the hall with beautiful harmonies, accompanied by members of the DSHS Wind Ensemble and Junior Madrigal Ensemble. The evening also features a raffle and a grand performance celebrating one of Davis’ favorite holiday traditions. 6:30p—9p. $20—60
THE MELON BALL. Look Sharp! covers Joe Jackson’s 1979 debut album in it’s entirety, plus a few other tunes. Cash or Venmo at the door only. 8p—10p. $20