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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
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Join us for a celebration of Brazilian culture. Experience a workshop led by Marta Santos and enjoy a concert with Samba da Terra and Boca do Rio. Delight in local artwork and savor delicious Brazilian snacks available for purchase. 3p—9p. $15—20
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. Maquette Kuper, flute, and LuAnn Higgs, piano, perform works of Bartok, Heggie, and traditional Chinese folk songs. Ms. Kuper performs as principal flute with the Auburn Symphony, is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, and studied in Paris on a Fulbright fellowship. 12p—1p. Free
MELON BALL. Lucian Kano Balmer is widely praised for the intricate, deep, soulful, and at times meditative quality of his music, using both his violin and exquisite voice to demonstrate the spiritual power of music for healing and reviving the soul. 8p—10p. $20
PITZER CENTER. Sam Nichols, director • Matilda Hofman, resident conductor. 7p—8:30p. Free
PITZER CENTER. International “ultra-soprano” (Second Inversion, WA, USA) and “new music rising star” (The Stranger, WA, USA) Emily Thorner is rapidly making her mark as a soloist in contemporary chamber ensembles, orchestras, and modern operas. Known for her command of stratospheric high notes, Thorner is highly sought-after for world premieres due to her unusual range and fearless virtuosity. 12:05p—1p. Free
PITZER CENTER. “State of Being” is an autobiographical concert experience for one vocalist, Emily Thorner, and electronics. It is comprised almost entirely of commissioned works written specifically for Emily’s unique voice by a multi-national lineup of living composers. 5p—6:30p. Free
PITZER CENTER. with Karen Rosenak, piano. 12p—12:45p. Free
PITZER CENTER. With Karen Rosenak, piano. 6p—6:45p. Free
BRUNELLE HALL. Something Old Something New – A wonderful juxtaposition of Mozart’s Solemn Vespers with compositions by contemporary composers 3p—5p. $20 suggested donation
PITZER CENTER. Sand, baroque violin; Matteri, trumpet; Mannella, trombone. Program: J.S. Bach, Solo Violin Sonata to be announced. 12:05p—1p. Free
PITZER CENTER. Works to be announced. 5p—5:45p. Free
MELON BALL. This award-winning, multi-cultural singer-songwriter sings of “the wounds of modernity.” Haunting, beautiful and thought-provoking music from a singular artist. 8p—10p. $20