Week of Events
Guitar Circle
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
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio
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
Slow Jazz Jam
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Slow jazz jam for musicians working on their improvisational jazz chops. This jam is for musicians who are proficient on their instrument but are new to jazz. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. 3p—5p. Free
UC Davis Concert Band
MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Concert Band performs a program including works like "Maria de Buenos Aires," "Arirang and Akatonbo," "Howl's Moving Castle," and more. 7p—8:30p. $12—27.50
“Paradise Lost:” Double Saxophones and Piano
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. The Shinkoskey Noon Concert features Ricardo Martinez and Juan Carlos Entrambasaguas, saxophone, with Natsuki Fukasawa, piano, performing Francis Poulenc's "Trio," Karalyn Schubring's "Powerhouse," Jennifer Higdon's "Lullaby," and Jun Nagao's "Paganini Lost." 12p—1p. Free
Line Dance Class at Davis Odd Fellows
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Thursdays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Jazz Combos of UC Davis
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Under the direction of Otto Lee with additional coaching by Michael Schwagerus, the Jazz Combos perform a variety of classic and contemporary jazz favorites. 5p—7p. Free
Inspired… Opening Reception at The Barn Gallery
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join us for the opening reception of "Inspired..." featuring a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This exhibit centers what these artists create and celebrates the cycle of inspiration that enables and fuels their own artistic practice. 5:30p—8p. Free
Line Dance Class at Davis Community Church
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Absolute beginner to high beginner dances on Fridays. Free & open to the public. Donations accepted. 3p—4:30p. Free
Percussion Ensemble of UC Davis
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Under the direction of Chris Froh, the Percussion Ensemble performs Michael Gordon: Part I of "Timber" and Lei Liang: "Lakescape II." 4p—5p. Free
The Spokes: Unplugged
THE MELON BALL. Join for an evening of intimate, cabaret-style performances! The Spokes are the premier all female-identifying a cappella group at UC Davis since 2004, taking pride in cultivating an uplifting community of high voice singers and are dedicated to female empowerment. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
“Musics of the World:” Gamelan, Bluegrass, Samba, and Mariachi Ensembles
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. “Musics of the World” brings together the UC Davis Department of Music's Gamelan, Bluegrass, Samba, and Mariachi Ensembles for a program that showcases an array of international sounds. 2p—4p. Free
Saturday at the Patio – Live Music
CLOUD FOREST CAFE. Enjoy free live music every Saturday! 4p—6p. Free
New Harmony Jazz Band @ Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Enjoy two free sets of Big Band, Swing, and Latin jazz standards amidst the splendor of the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair! 11a—1p. Free
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Romantic Titans”
MONDAVI CENTER. The UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Christian Baldini, performs Johannes Brahms' Concerto for Violin and Cello (“Double Concerto”) and P. I. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. 7p—8:30p. $12—27.50