Ruthie Meadows, “Efficacy of Sound: Power, Potency, and Promise in the Translocal Ritual Music of Cuban Ifá-Òrìsà”

Social Sciences and Humanities Building, Room 2203 250 N Quad Avenue, Davis, C, United States

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES BUILDING, ROOM 2203. Ruthie Meadows is an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology in the School of Music at the University of Nevada, Reno. In the first book-length ethnographic study on music and Ifá divination in Cuba and Nigeria, Ruthie Meadows explores how Ifá practitioners in Cuba, Nigeria and the Caribbean are reshaping Yorubá rituals through cross-cultural exchange. 12p—1:30p. Free

Free

Arts & Crafts Corner (Adults and Teens Only!)

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St.

Have an art project you want to work on, but don’t have the space or materials? Just want to exercise your creative muscles? Craft and create at your own pace […]

$10

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.

Free

Davis Line Dance

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Beginning Line Dance, easy dances for fun and fitness, great music!  Rock n roll, latin, waltzes, country, no partner needed. 3—4:30p. Free

Carson Schmitt, saxophone

Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, United States

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Program: works to be announced. 5p—5:45p. Free

Free
Art Explorers: Family Open Studio

Art Explorers: Family Open Studio

1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, Davis, United States

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult. Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout. 5p—7p. $5

$5.00

Live Music & Food Truck

Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear) 24800 County Rd 101A

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Join us for a night of great music brought to you by Marty Cohen & the Sidekicks & food by local food truck while sipping our award-winning wines!  Marty Cohen & the Sidekicks Ken Rabiroff & Jeff Sears are one of the premier acoustic vocal groups in Northern California. Their rich 3-part harmonies & distinctive arrangements enhance Marty’s songs & the band creates a sound that is an inspired blend of “urban folk with a pop twist”  Food by Bueno Aires Grill: Buenos Aires Grill serves authentic Argentinian food, featuring empanadas & steak & chicken sandwiches. Please support this local business and do not bring outside food. 5p - 8p. $15 ticket includes: Glass of Wine & Live Music.

$15.00

Live at The HIVE w/ The Heeters

The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen 1221 Harter Ave, Woodland, CA

THE HIVE, WOODLAND. Enjoy an outdoor concert by The Heeters. This soulful Bay Area trio melds deep grooves and tight three-part harmonies that will get your feet moving and uplift your spirit. 5p—8p.

Celebrate Davis

Community park

COMMUNITY PARK. Davis' biggest event of the year featuring vendors, food, beer & wine garden, family fun zone, & much more! 5:30p—9p. Free

Free

Voice Students of Zoila Muñoz

Ann E. Pitzer Center Hutchison Dr & Cushing Way, Davis, CA, United States

ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Program: works to be announced. 7p—8:15p. Free

Free

Joscho Stephan Trio

Davis Odd Fellows

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Joscho Stephan shapes modern gypsy swing with his playing like no other. With his authentic tone, harmonic finesse, sense of rhythm, and breathtaking solo technique, Stephan has earned himself an outstanding reputation on the international guitar scene. 7:30p—9p. $25

$25
Sister Act

Sister Act

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent!  Recommended for ages 14 & up. 7:30p—9:30p. $22

$22