Join us for an exciting 80’s theme night full of music, dancing, family entertainment, food and drinks! We have booked the extremely popular Bay Area cover band, Tainted Love, along with the premier all-female a cappella group at UC Davis, The Spokes. Dress to the 80’s theme and have a chance at winning a $50 gift card to a downtown Davis restaurant. A Tainted Love performance is like reliving the 80’s in a way you have never before. They deliver the complete experience: Phenomenal songs, great moves, and seven of the most charismatic and accomplished musicians you’ll ever see. The band will take you back in time while keeping the party going all evening long. Tainted Love headlines coast to coast. Their nationally celebrated high-energy show has founded a loyal fan base across the country; bringing with them record-breaking ticket sales and repeated sell-outs. Audiences of every generation celebrate this band — from 80’s junkies and enthusiasts to music fans of all ages. Sing and groove along to all the greatest hits of the 80’s – you can’t help but get into the show whether you grew up in the decade or you just wish you had.

Join us for a fun night of local youth musical performances followed by a family movie fit for the season – Disney Pixar’s “Coco”. The Crafts with Sam table will be featuring “Fall Painting” – a great activity for kids. Due to a previously-booked engagement in Central Park, this will be a shorter and significantly modified event as compared to other Thursdays in The Davisphere events this season, but is certain to be a great experience on a beautiful autumn evening! Today’s nonprofit beneficiary and volunteer group is Bike Davis with a portion of proceeds from beer and wine sales being donated to their organization.

This gorgeous mid-October evening featured headliner Con Brio, an American soul and rock & roll band formed in the San Francisco Bay Area. Named after the musical direction that means “with spirit”, Con Brio is known for their high-energy funk, R&B sound. Kat Gallardo, known as “katgrüvs,” rides the new wave of modern fingerstyle guitarists and put on a beautiful opening performance. A Davis local and UCD graduate, Kat has shared the stage with and opened for internationally-renowned fingerstyle guitarists. The evening’s nonprofit beneficiary and volunteer group was Davis Odd Fellows. A portion of proceeds from The Davisphere’s Beer & Wine Garden sales was donated to their organization.

The community and regional visitors enjoyed an exciting night of music, dancing, food and drinks on October 6th! Headlining the evening was an orchestral indie rock band from San Francisco: The Family Crest was started as a recording project to recreate how a band could be created. Beyond the core band, over 500 “Extended Family” members participate on recordings, live shows, and across the artistic spectrum. Known for their jaw-dropping live performances, The Family Crest has toured extensively domestically and internationally garnering the support of fans and the press alike. The supporting artist was Nat Lefkoff, a folk, acoustic alternative, singer-songwriter from Davis that produces an unparalleled and captivating music style. We also had a special guest that kicked off the live music: Davis Local Vocals, a very talented youth a cappella group.

Our Tropical Island theme night was an exciting night of music as we took the thousands of attendees on a journey with great dancing, food and drinks! K’Nova headlined with special guest Pacific Island Reggae Group from 7-9pm, performing entertaining reggae covers and original songs showcasing a warm welcome to the Hawaiian islands along with proud Polynesian heritage tributes. Davis’ own Island Crew opened the evening’s live music from 5:30-6:30pm, bringing interpretations of your favorite songs about boats, beaches and bars. The night’s nonprofit beneficiary and volunteer group was Davis Arts Center, with a portion of proceeds from The Davisphere’s Beer & Wine Garden sales donated to their organization.

September 22nd was International Night that drew a big crowd ready to dance with Latin genres ranging from salsa, rock, spoken word, cumbia, mambo, and ska – all performed by Bomba Fried Rice. Multi-cultural rhythms and beats got the crowd in the mood by opening act, Jimmy Toor. With the students back in town, things really started ramping up this night that also brought perfect weather. The event’s nonprofit beneficiary and volunteer group was International House Davis; a portion of proceeds from The Davisphere’s Beer & Wine Garden sales was donated to their organization.

September 15th welcomed beautiful temperatures and mesmerizing music performances. The opening act was Misner & Smith, a duo with diverse styles and genres channeled through the roots of American rock and folk. The headliner was Marty O’Reilly, who brought a mesmerizing blend of genre-defying music within the vast definitions of Americana. The event’s nonprofit beneficiary and volunteer group was Soroptimist International of Davis; a portion of proceeds from The Davisphere’s Beer & Wine Garden sales was donated to their organization.

September 8th brought King Dream and Boot Juice, two highly entertaining bands that drew and engaged a great crowd despite the blazing temperatures that day! Boot Juice got the festivities going by seamlessly switching between bluegrass and americana into cosmic rock ’n’ roll and swing. King Dream kept the party going and finished the night off with energizing alternative & indie rock.

September 1, 2022 was our inaugural event. The evening opened with a fun and energetic performance by a local favorite ensemble, Noise Violation, and headlined by Thunder Cover, which featured pop/rock dance hits over the past seven decades. What an amazing kickoff to our inaugural event series it was that night! The event’s nonprofit beneficiary and volunteer group was Yolo Crisis Nursery; a portion of proceeds from The Davisphere’s Beer & Wine Garden sales was donated to their organization.