NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SACRAMENTO. The Multi-String Guitar Ensemble was created by musical instrument innovator and composer Matthew Grasso in 2018 to explore the vast possibilities of guitar ensembles through transcription, composition, and improvisation with the use of extended range guitars. 2p—4:30p. $5—30
WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument and have experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles, etc. Meets every fourth Wednesday of the month. 3p—5p. Free
ARMADILLO MUSIC. Meet & greet KDRT DJs, volunteers, friends, and fans. Pick some vinyl to spin and enjoy a beverage at the Bootleg Bar. Come on downtown the last Wednesday of every month at Armadillo Music—all ages welcome! 4p—6p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The mission of the non-profit corporation is to enliven and expand contemporary classical music with a focus on West Coast composers and performers. Our goal is to empower the next generation of artists through residencies with youth orchestras and universities, student composer readings, masterclasses, and workshops. 12:05p—1p. Free
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The mission of the non-profit corporation is to enliven and expand contemporary classical music with a focus on West Coast composers and performers. Our goal is to empower the next generation of artists through residencies with youth orchestras and universities, student composer readings, masterclasses, and workshops. 5p—6:15p. Free
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Under the Artistic Direction of Evie Ladin, the multigenerational all-female body music ensemble brings an immersive concert of music and dance, creating rich soundtracks and choreographies with no instruments but themselves. Repertoire spans an emotional range from bombastic to subtle, spiritual to humorous. 7p—8:30p. $15—40
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Adrian West Band describes their sound as “Paul Simon meets Talking Heads." They play original acoustic rock songs and instrumentals, plus a few covers and a few jazz standards. They normally play as a five-piece, but for this show they will team up with talented jazz pianist & composer Michael Echaniz. 7p—10p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC. All ages and experience levels welcome! This guitar circle is every Tuesday and is free, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music. 5p—7p. Free
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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