WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Join acclaimed percussionist Alex Jenkins (Drum Set and Tabla), along with Dyne Eifertsen on trombone and Ian Barlow on bass, as they invite us into an intimate evening of top notch jazz. 7:30p—9p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Get ready for a stacked night of comedy made for students who like their laughs smart, bold, and highly relatable. This BYOB comedy event features two nationally touring comedians, each delivering extended 45-minute sets, plus a dynamic host to keep the energy high all night. 18 and older only. 8p—10p. $20
WATERMELON MUSIC, THE MELON BALL. Tom & The Broken Hearts is Sacramento's premier tribute to the timeless music of Tom Petty, delivering the heart, grit, and melodic punch that made Petty one of America's most beloved songwriters. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Stellamara Acoustic Roots Trio reunites the core members of Stellamara, an internationally acclaimed ensemble known for its evocative blend of early and traditional modal music. Experience their modern and deeply expressive approach to traditional modal repertoire, ancestral folk songs of love and loss, and original compositions shaped by lifelong study of modal and polyphonic traditions. 7p. $25
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. For over fifty years, Bobby has had a love affair with music, and the guitar. He is strongly influenced by the likes of Hendrix, Clapton, Alvin Lee, Leslie West, Sly Stone and Freddie Stone. In 2016, The Bobby Young Project was named "Blues Band Of The Year", and they were nominated for the same honor in 2017 and 2018 by the Northern California Entertainment Music Awards. 7:30p—10p. $20
THE MELON BALL, WATERMELON MUSIC. Laura Benitez and the Heartache use the three chord tools of country music to tell the simple, unvarnished truth about love, too much whiskey, and the call of the road. Their twangy honesty shines through in straightforward arrangements, crystalline harmonies, and spare instrumentation. 7:30p—10p. $20
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
MELON BALL. Monthly open mic; play your favorite song, tell a joke, act out a scene from a play. Performances should be suitable for all ages. Sign ups begin at 5:30p, first act goes on at 6p. 6p—8p. Free
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