Week of Events
St. Olaf Choir
St. Olaf Choir
MONDAVI CTR. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as the nation’s premier a cappella ensemble, renowned for its artistry & beauty of sound. Sacred & secular choral standards, traditional hymns, new compositions, spirituals & more. 7p. $10–$50
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
MONDAVI CTR. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world—crossing genres of classical, jazz & old-fashioned pop—Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in his hometown of Portland, Oregon in 1994. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City & asked her to join Pink Martini. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France & remains a mantra for striking French workers. 7:30p. $17.50–$85
Karaoke Night
Trio Foss with Hrabba Atladottir
Trio Foss with Hrabba Atladottir
PITZER CTR. Icelandic violinist Hrabba Atladottir has performed as a soloist & chamber musician in several Northern California ensembles, including UC Davis’s Empyrean Ensemble, The New Century Chamber Orchestra, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, ECO & the SF Contemporary Music Players. Before coming to California, she spent time in New York, where she played on a regular basis with the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s & the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra among others. She studied violin with Professor Axel Gerhardt at Künste University, Berlin. After her studies in Germany she participated in a world tour with the Icelandic pop artist Björk & a tour with violinist Nigel Kennedy. She also freelanced in Germany, regularly playing with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Deutsche Oper, and Deutsche Symphonieorchester. A Shinkoskey Noon Concert, 12:05p–1p. Free
Becca Stevens
Becca Stevens
MONDAVI CTR. Becca Stevens stretches the boundaries of convention with songs that weave together her classical & Appalachian folk music upbringing & her love of the rich rhythms & harmonies of jazz & world music, enhanced by her skill on multiple string instruments. Smart lyrics & funky beats topped with the North Carolina native/Brooklyn transplant's remarkable vocal gifts are hallmarks of her most recent album, Wonderbloom. 7:30p. $12.50–$65
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
Club UFO Dance Night: DJ KRTUSHH
Club UFO Dance Night: DJ KRTUSHH
UNIVERSITY MALL. Dance with the aliens at the pop-up UFO Club. Weekly events feature EDM, Jersey Club, Space Rock, Metal & 80's / 90's classics! No Alcohol for a safe, all ages party! 7p–11p. $15
Karaoke Night
The Red Velvet Violin Family Outreach Concert
The Red Velvet Violin Family Outreach Concert
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Introduces young people to the instruments of a symphony orchestra & tells a story supported by orchestral music. Written by Anna Trigiano Moreno, composed by Ryan Suleiman, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, performed by the Puppet Art Theatre Company & the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra, directed by Angelo Moreno. 11a. Tix @ the door: Adults $15 / Kids $10
Local Love Fair
Local Love Fair
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Annual fair returns—where all things Local will be celebrated. With live music, local product samples, local art vendors & local food. 12p–3p. Free
February Chamber Music Concert
February Chamber Music Concert
RICHARD BRUNELL PERFORMANCE HALL. First concert of 2023, featuring guest artist Patricia Shands. Doors open at 7p, music starts at 7:30p. $30.
Karaoke Night
Empyrean Ensemble: “Rzewski’s ‘Coming Together'”
Empyrean Ensemble: “Rzewski’s ‘Coming Together'”
PITZER CTR. Composed for a flexible number of collaborative performers, Frederic Rzewski’s Coming Together was written in response to the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility. Our performance of Coming Together will feature both undergraduate and graduate student instrumentalists, playing alongside the professional musicians of the Empyrean Ensemble. The performance will feature Omari Tau, voice, reciting a text written by Sam Melville that reflects the conditions at Attica during his incarceration there. Preconcert Discussion from 6:15p–6:45p with Empyrean director Sam Nichols. 7p–8:30p. Free