Music

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Featuring new contemporary music, the Taproot New Music Festival begins with a free performance featuring Ensemble Dal Niente and the Empyrean Ensemble, UC Davis ensemble-in-residence. 12p—1p. Free

ARMADILLO MUSIC. The Taproot New Music Festival moves off the UC Davis campus for a special concert at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis. Cellist Thalia Moore performs Raven Chacon's "Quiver." 7:30p—8p. Free