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
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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
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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
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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
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GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Kick off your weekend with an evening of great wine, live music, and delicious food in the vineyard! Enjoy the smooth sounds of Two Alley Town and authentic Argentinian cuisine by Buenos Aires Grill. Ticket includes live music and a glass of wine. 5p—8p. $15
$15
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MELON BALL. Polzak performs Rockabilly, Honky Tonk, Surf, Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Cajun music stateside and abroad. 7:30—10p. $20
$20.00
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GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Spend a beautiful day surrounded by blooming lavender, vineyard views, local artisans, live music, delicious treats, and award-winning wine at our annual Lavender Festival! 11a—3p. $5—10
$5 – $10
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
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MELON BALL. Hailing from Gunditjmara country in the deep south of Australia, he’s a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influences such as Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Rickie Lee Jones. 7:30—9:30p. $20
$20.00
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THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Crystalline Disruption features contemporary work by nine artists that use glass as a material in their artwork. Come enjoy local wine, light refreshments, and live music. 5:30p—8p. Free
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
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MELON BALL. Scramento-based jazz vocalist known for a warm, ethereal tone and an honest, restrained approach to interpretation. BYOB show. 7:30p—9:30p. $10—15 / under 12 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
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MELON BALL. Rob Leines is a touring musician, singer, and songwriter who blends blue-collar rock & roll grit with outlaw country swagger. Known as a dedicated “road warrior,” he plays over 200 high-energy shows a year across the United States. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. How does one describe Weird Harold? They’ve engaged and befuddled local audiences since the 1990’s with their loud, raucous, hard-rockin’, quirky, hilarious, energetic, entertaining, indie alternative ear worms. Count on an evening of high-energy, seventh-grade style double entendre potty humor, and head-boppin,’ eye-poppin’ entertainment! 7:30p—10p. $20
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MELON BALL. Goh Kurosawa, the “Musical Wakonyosai” or Bicultural Music Samurai, is a composer-guitarist-singer recognized for his “Lovetap” technique, percussive elements, heartfelt singing, as well as infusing fingerpicking and flamenco with electric guitar pedals. 7:30p—9:30p. $10—20
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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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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Kyle Rowland powers through the reeds of a harmonica, honoring the rich traditions of American rhythm & blues, soul, and gospel. In Spring of 2025, Rowland signed with Little Village Foundation, a California based record label, and released his critically acclaimed album NOT HOLDING BACK!, securing a 2026 Blues Music Award nomination for Best Emerging Album. 8p—10p. $20
$20
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
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TABER RANCH, CAPAY. It’s all your favorite Yolo wineries, all pouring at one location in the beautiful Capay Valley! Tickets include a wine-tasting session hosted by 10+ participating wineries. Also enjoy wine and beer by the glass, food, and live music. 6p—10p. $45
$45
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MELON BALL. Sacramento-based rock band known for its gritty, high-energy sound and local-scene pedigree. Formed in the mid-2010s, their music blends garage rock, punk, and melodic indie influences, often marked by sharp guitar work and driving rhythms. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
$20.00
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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
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR’s ‘Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea’ and the KC Chiefs National Anthem, Goldpine’s brand of “aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
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