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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
35 events found.
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
live music
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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
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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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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Hailing from the ancient market town of Bedford, England, and raised on the American roots music spinning from her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection, soulful Americana singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has spent the last decade carving out a respected place on the global roots scene. 7:30p—9:30p. $15—20
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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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DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Come cool your heels and enjoy the Yolo Hot Club, a jazz manouche or gypsy jazz instrumental string trio, in the style of the Parisian hot jazz clubs of the 1930s and 40s. 12p—1p. Free
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Katie Knipp is a powerhouse blues and Americana artist from Northern California, celebrated for her raw, soul-deep vocals and multi-instrumental fire. A Billboard-charting songwriter and performer, she blends blues, Americana, rock, and genre-bending experimental edges into a sound that’s unmistakably her own. 7:30p—8:30p. $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. Richard Gilewitz is an internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist and an experienced master class instructor. Participants will leave the workshop knowing they’ve gained valuable new skills and contributed to making some beautiful noise with others who love the guitar too. Skills needed: some experience with a few basic chords and strumming. Barre chords and fingerpicking are helpful but not required. Must bring a guitar. 5p—6p. $35
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Gilewitz will perform live as part of his album release tour supporting his tenth studio recording, GILEWITZ. Known for his dazzling technique, intricate fingerpicking, and playful storytelling, Richard brings a one-of-a-kind performance. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
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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. The Jim Bruno Trio features Jim Barnes on Lead Guitar and Andrew Sisco on Bass. Maxwell Oaks will be the opening act. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
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THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Michael Kirkpatrick, Rocky Mountain-based vocalist and songwriter blends elements of acoustic fingerstyle and folk rock to cradle lush songscapes in a fuzzy paradoxical blanket of sunshine and fog. With a voice that ranges from a quiet rumble to powerful mountain-top exclamation, Michael’s passionate vocals bring to life lyrics about dreams, sensuality, and reverence for nature. 7p—9p. $20
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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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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. The Willow Snags (Sacramento, CA) are a rock band rooted in the blues and psychedelia of the 1960s. Featuring the talents of UC Davis alumni Mia Mercado on electric organ/vocals, UC Davis alumni Diego Martinez-Campos on percussion, Joshua Williams on lead guitar, Marisol Werner on rhythm guitar, and Johnny Mercado on vocals. 8p—10p. $15
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
Free
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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
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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
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CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Free music on the patio of Cloud Forest Cafe! 4p—6p. Free
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