Music
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Village Homes Performers’ Circle featuring Nat Lefkoff
Village Homes Performers’ Circle featuring Nat Lefkoff
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. Nat Lefkoff will perform original songs with support from local musicians Rowan McGuire and Sam Lacour. 7:15–9p. Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
Meow Meow
Meow Meow
MONDAVI CTR. Meow Meow is a remarkable singer & physical comedian who hypnotizes, inspires—and terrorizes—audiences with ease. Hilarious & heartbreaking in equal measure, her evening performance will have you holding on to your seats & grabbing for handkerchiefs. 7:30p. $12.50–$95
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Music for Natalie
Music for Natalie
ODD FELLOWS. 5th Annual Celebration of life for Officer Natalie Corona; music, food & beer garden. Recognition of the Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship. 12—5p. Free
Katie Knipp
Katie Knipp
RUHSTALLER FARM. Blues Americana with powerful vocals from boogie-woodie piano to slide guitar. Donations welcome. 6p. Free
Ranky Tanky with Dom Flemons
Ranky Tanky with Dom Flemons
MONDAVI CTR. Five lifelong friends from Charleston, South Carolina joined by Dom Flemons, a fellow Grammy-winner, multi-instrumentalist, former Carolina Chocolate Drop & “American Songster." Their deeply groovy music actively preserves traditions originated by African Americans in the coastal South during slavery. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
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Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg
MONDAVI CENTER. San Francisco-based Alexander String Quartet appears with violist David Samuel—joining cellist Sandy Wilson & violinists Fred Lifsitz & Zakarias Grafilo. Followed by Robert Greenberg's lecture on each piece. 2p. $17.50–65
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Thursday LIVE!
Thursday LIVE!
ODD FELLOWS LODGE. Come by, relax & enjoy the music! No host beer, wine & soft drinks available. April updates coming soon. Donations encouraged. 7p–10p. Free
Sammy Miller & The Congregation
Sammy Miller & The Congregation
MONDAVI CTR. The seven-piece band, described as a mashup of Ben Folds Five & Preservation Hall Jazz Band, brings a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious theatricality. 7:30p. $22.50–$65
Thursday Live!
Thursday Live!
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Concert series present The Grateful Bluegrass Boys, an acoustic string band from the Santa Cruz/Bay Area. 7-9:30p. Donations only
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
Hrabba Atladottir, solo violin: “Works by Graduate Students”
Hrabba Atladottir, solo violin: “Works by Graduate Students”
PITZER CENTER. LiKWUiD, spoken word, Josh Henderson, violin, bass, guitar, Ju-Young “J.Y.” Lee, cello, Mikael Darmanie, piano, Rick Martinez, drums About the Band Warp Trio is an Internationally touring cross-genre chamber music experience. 5p–6p. Free
Sammy Miller & The Congregation
Sammy Miller & The Congregation
MONDAVI CTR. The seven-piece band, described as a mashup of Ben Folds Five & Preservation Hall Jazz Band, brings a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious theatricality. 7:30p. $22.50–$65
HellaCappella
HellaCappella
MONDAVI CTR. An all-female-identifying, award-winning collaboration between a cappella groups of all shapes, sizes, & sounds. Family-friendly. 7:30p. $16–$38
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Sammy Miller & The Congregation
Sammy Miller & The Congregation
MONDAVI CTR. The seven-piece band, described as a mashup of Ben Folds Five & Preservation Hall Jazz Band, brings a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious theatricality. 7:30p. $22.50–$65
Vladimir Feltsman, Piano
Vladimir Feltsman, Piano
MONDAVI CTR. Distinguished pianist & conductor performs his third & final program “Inspirations.” Features Feltsman's interpretations of works by Mozart & Schubert. 7:30p. $12.50–$79
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Slaughterhouse Presents: Live Metal Show
Slaughterhouse Presents: Live Metal Show
ROCKBAND UNIVERSITY. Metal bands Wurm Flesh, Wroht and His Masters Noise play in Davis' last metal show until September. Doors open at 7:30, show begins at 8p. $12
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Recovered Voices, James Conlon
Recovered Voices, James Conlon
MONDAVI CTR. Highlights composers who suffered through the Nazi regime in Europe. Features a Chamber Orchestra (4/10) & Chamber Music Ensemble (4/11) led by Maestro Conlon. Additional symposium features Conlon & UC Davis Jewish Studies Program faculty. 7:30p. Free
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Recovered Voices, James Conlon
Recovered Voices, James Conlon
MONDAVI CTR. Highlights composers who suffered through the Nazi regime in Europe. Features a Chamber Orchestra (4/10) & Chamber Music Ensemble (4/11) led by Maestro Conlon. Additional symposium features Conlon & UC Davis Jewish Studies Program faculty. 7:30p. Free
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PinkNoise: “Works by Graduate Students”
PinkNoise: “Works by Graduate Students”
In addition to performing works by our own graduate student composers on this program, Ensemble PinkNoise—known for its contemporary improvisational performance practice—will perform its own program, featuring the open instrumentation work “Black as a Hack for Cyborgification” by Jessie Cox, alongside other works, on Friday, Apr. 14, at 5 pm. Program Zoë A. Wallace Max […]
Bikes & Beats
Bikes & Beats
ARMADILLO MUSIC. Open beat cyphers & good vibes with the Flipabeat Club squad—Dellaola, Matty A & Taquan—every 2nd Thursday. 6p–9p. Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
PinkNoise: “Black as a Hack for Cyborgification”
PinkNoise: “Black as a Hack for Cyborgification”
Program Jessie Cox: Black as a Hack for Cyborgification About the Ensemble PinkNoise is a New York-based chamber ensemble who creates musical improvisation and compositions in acoustic and electronic mediums. Their pieces react and respond to the conditions of our community and our society. Each member of the ensemble is a performer, composer, and creator […]
2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Terry McIlmoil Henry
2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Terry McIlmoil Henry
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Terry McIlmoil Henry and view his exhibit of oils and watercolors. Light refreshments and live music. 6p–8p. Free
Kyle Ledson: Broken Compass Bluegrass LIVE at Ruhstaller Hop Farm
Kyle Ledson: Broken Compass Bluegrass LIVE at Ruhstaller Hop Farm
RUHSTALLER FARM. A hopping night of fresh bluegrass & beyond. All ages welcome. 6p–10p. Free
Music at the Mill: Hattie Craven & Ben Kopf
Music at the Mill: Hattie Craven & Ben Kopf
MORGAN'S MILL, WOODLAND. A multidimensional artist whose fan base transcends age & genre. RSVP online. 7p–9p. Free
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All-Day Indie Rock Show
All-Day Indie Rock Show
TURTLE HOUSE. Seven hours of live music at this all-day indie rock show featuring: Rainbow City Park, The Moondrops, Landline & more. 12a–8p. Free
Concert: Rainbow City Park
Concert: Rainbow City Park
UCD SCIENCES LAB PATIO. NorCal Indie Band Rainbow City Park performs live at Picnic Day. 12:30–1:30p. Free
Story Time: Chamber Music
Story Time: Chamber Music
EPISCOPAL CHURCH of St. Martin. An evening of chamber music with special guest artists. Featuring works by Schubert, Bach and Stravinsky. 7:30p–9:30p. $12-30
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
METAL NIGHT at Club UFO
METAL NIGHT at Club UFO
UFO XPERIENCE. All ages metal night, featuring Ala, Infinite Sleep, and Mask of Many. Ticket includes show, exhibit and video game lounge. 7p—11:30p. $12-15
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Gabe Lewin featured at Village Homes Performers’ Circle
Gabe Lewin featured at Village Homes Performers’ Circle
VILLAGE HOMES Community Ctr. Gabe Lewin will perform at the Village Homes Performers’ Circle with support from Bob Lindley on violin and mandolin and Ted Fontaine on bass and vocals. 7:15p–9p. Free
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Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
Late for the Train LIVE
Late for the Train LIVE
RUHSTALLER FARM. An indie-folk string trio rooted in American folk & bluegrass music. A playful & poignant musical experience that uplifts the spirit. 6p–10p. Free
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
MONDAVI CTR. All-ukulele ensemble performs new renditions of famous rock songs & film themes, often marked by unexpected transitions that keep audience members on their toes. Founded in 1985. 7:30p. $25–$95
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Village Dance Davis
Village Dance Davis
BAREFOOT YOGA. Monthly gathering for a journey of music, movement, and mindfulness. Begins with an opening circle, followed by music and movement. 6–8:30p. Free
The Nickel Slots
The Nickel Slots
RUHSTALLER FARM. An alt-country, Americana-styled roots rock band from Sacramento, CA. Christopher Amaral (drummer), Tony Brusca (vocalist & guitarist), Paul Zinn (bassist & vocalist), & Steve Amaral (lead guitarist and singer). All ages welcome. 6p–10p. Free
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Davis Chorale presents In Paradisum
Davis Chorale presents In Paradisum
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Music exploring the divine. A concert for choir, organ and cello with three contrasting works. 3p–5p. Suggested donation $20
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
WATERMELON MUSIC. Welcomes performers of all ages, genres and levels, asking only that the performance be family-friendly. Steinway grand piano is set up and ready. Sign up at 5:30, 6p–8p. Free
Notes on Hope: J’Nai Bridges & Ulysses Owens Jr.
Notes on Hope: J’Nai Bridges & Ulysses Owens Jr.
MONDAVI CTR. Features opera star J’Nai Bridges, & Grammy Award-winning drummer, music director & educator, Ulysses Owens Jr. Program highlights music tied to the African American experience, provoking reflection & hope. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
