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The Mondavi Center at UC Davis explores the full range of the performing arts, from the traditional to the innovative, and from diverse cultures and disciplines through presentation, education, public service, and research.

We're proud to present Threshold, a powerful dance performance exploring anti-Asian violence and resistance, choreograph...
09/19/2024

We're proud to present Threshold, a powerful dance performance exploring anti-Asian violence and resistance, choreographed by Claudine Naganuma and SanSan Kwan. Part of a multifaceted project organized by the Anti-Asian Violence: Origins and Trajectories Research Initiative (AAVOT), it will be accompanied by an exhibition in the Mondavi Center lobby. Both the performance and exhibition create spaces to reflect on the complex relationship between Asianness and violence. Read more about this research initiative at https://www.mondaviarts.org/news/aavot/

[Image description: Three dancers pose, with text reading "Threshold - Choreographers Claudine Naganuma and SanSan Kwan, October 18-20, 2024.]

09/17/2024

Tickets are selling fast! 🔥 Bored Teachers “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour features the funniest teacher-comedians in the world! With over a billion views, 10 million followers and the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast, these comic forces are coming to the Mondavi Center on Friday, January 24 for a night of laughter that anyone who has ever been in a classroom can relate to 🍎📓 Get your tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Video description: Snippet of "Bored Teachers" comedians performing “The Struggle is Real!” on tour.]

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting some of this season's performances that showcase the excelle...
09/15/2024

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting some of this season's performances that showcase the excellence of Latinx culture! 🎶 See 123 Andrés’ bilingual tunes, the Queen of Mariachi Aida Cuevas, and an Encanto sing-along experience like no other featuring Banda de la Casita. For our educators, check out the opportunity to register for the virtual bilingual Cenicienta performance. 🎤✨Visit www.mondaviarts.org for dates and tickets!

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1. 123 Andrés pose smiling in front of orange studio background.
2. Aida Cuevas poses in traditional Charro attire
3. Film still from Disney's Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert
4. Performer on stage from "Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story"

🔥 Tickets for these four new performances are on sale today! Head to www.mondaviarts.org for more info and reserve your ...
09/13/2024

🔥 Tickets for these four new performances are on sale today! Head to www.mondaviarts.org for more info and reserve your seat.

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1. Just Added: Braxton Cook February 8, 2025
2. Eddie Izzard "The Remix Tour Live", November 16, 2024
3. Bored Teachers "The struggle is real!" Comedy Tour. On sale now! January 7, 2025
4. Just Added: Masters of Hawaiian Music, March 6-8, 2025, George Kahumoku Jr., Sonny Lim & Herb Ohta Jr.

🚨 New shows just added! We’re bringing even more variety to this season’s lineup with comedy, jazz and Hawaiian music.Di...
09/10/2024

🚨 New shows just added! We’re bringing even more variety to this season’s lineup with comedy, jazz and Hawaiian music.
Discover something for everyone with Eddie Izzard’s return to the viral Bored Teachers comedy tour, plus Braxton Cook’s soulful blend of jazz and R&B, and the timeless sounds of Hawaiian music masters. Pre-sale begins tomorrow, September 11, tickets available to the public on Friday, September 13 at 4pm. Set your reminders!

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1. "The Remix Tour Live" collage forming portrait of comedian Eddie Izzard
2. Braxton Cook wearing red and white striped shirt, holding instrument.
3. "Bored Teachers: The struggle is real! Comedy tour [All New Material]"
4. George Kahumoku Jr., Sonny Lim & Herb Ohta Jr. smiling wearing Hawaiian shirts.

✨ Your 24-25 Mondavi Center experience just got an upgrade! Mobile Tickets are here for the new season. Discover the per...
09/09/2024

✨ Your 24-25 Mondavi Center experience just got an upgrade! Mobile Tickets are here for the new season. Discover the perks waiting for you. 🎟️📲 Visit www.mondaviarts.org/mobiletickets to learn more.

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1. "Discover What's New with Mondavi Center Mobile Tickets"
2. Image of ticket being scanned on phone. "Offering convenience. Use your smartphone as your event ticket."
3. Image of phone screen showing QR ticket. "Added ticket security. Dynamically changing QR codes allow only one scan per entry."
4. Image of phone screen showing Mondavi Center on homepage. "Add tickets directly to your Apple Wallet OR save to your device's homepage."
5. Image of Mondavi Center seating auditorium. "Easy ticket sharing. Send tickets to friends and family by email or text message."
6. Image of phone screen showing Ticket Wallet login page. "Mondavi Center Ticket Wallet. After purchasing tickets you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access your mobile tickets."
7. Image of patrons walking into the Mondavi Center. "Visit www.mondaviarts.org/mobile tickets to learn more!"

🎶 The next generation of classical music is here! These young talents are already making waves worldwide with their with...
09/07/2024

🎶 The next generation of classical music is here! These young talents are already making waves worldwide with their with their incredible artistry. Be part of the 24-25 Season as these remarkable musicians bring their captivating and inspiring performances to the Mondavi Center stage. Plan your next visit to the Mondavi Center, tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org 🎟️

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1. Janine Jansen sitting on staircase holding violin.
2. Black and white image of Benjamin Beilman holding violin.
3. Erinys Quartet pose holding their instruments.
4. Bruce Liu stands in front of grand piano.
5. Randall Goosby smiles, sitting on couch holding violin.
6. Isidore String Quartet pose holding their instruments
7. Hilary Hahn smiling holding violin.

We’re big fans of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and we’re especially excited to see violinist Randall Goosby in the spotligh...
09/05/2024

We’re big fans of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and we’re especially excited to see violinist Randall Goosby in the spotlight! The Juilliard grad delivered a performance that celebrates Black composers in the most beautiful way. 🎻 See him live with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Jackson Hall on October 9. Watch his full Tiny Desk Performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7io8CSHjN2E and secure your tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image credit: NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series, Randall Goosby playing the violin.]

09/05/2024

Catch Aaron in your town...

September

23 - Outpost Performance Space, Albuquerque, NM [Aaron Diehl Trio + Warren Wolf]
28-29 - Stella Boyle Smith Music Center, Little Rock, AR [Arkansas Symphony Orchestra]

October

8-9 - Civic Music Association, Des Moines, IA [8: Songs Of Black America w/ Brandon Patrick George; 9: An Evening Of Ragtime & Stride]
24 - Carnegie Hall [Zankel Hall], New York, NY [w/ The Knights]

November

2-3 - Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, MD [Zodiac Suite w/ Baltimore Symphony Orchestra]
13 - Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbis, OH [Max Roach Centennial w/ Tyshawn Sorey Trio & Sandbox Percussion]
15 - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ [Max Roach Centennial]
16 - Blue LLama Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI [Tyshawn Sorey Trio]
22 - The Library of Congress, Washington, DC [Max Roach Centennial]

January

12 - Noe Music, San Francisco, CA [Aaron Diehl Trio]
16-18 - Mondavi Center, Davis, CA [Aaron Diehl Trio]
19 - Friends of Chamber Music @ Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Portland, OR [Aaron Diehl Trio]

February

21 - 92nd Street Y, New York, NY [Max Roach Centennial]
23 - Capital Region Classical @ Union College, Schenectady, NY [An Evening Of Ragtime & Stride]

March

2 - The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC [w/ Timo Andres]
14-15 - Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, TN [Zodiac Suite w/ Nashville Symphony]

April

5 - Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA [Aaron Diehl Trio]
26 - Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN [Tyshawn Sorey Trio + Greg Osby]

May

3 - Carolina Performing Arts @ Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill, NC [The Complete Philip Glass Etudes]
10-11 - Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH [Michael Schachter: Rhapsody w/ ProMusica Chamber Orchestra]

June

5 - hr-Sendesaal, Frankfurt, GER [hr-Bigband - Frankfurt Radio Big Band w/ Darcy James Argue]
6 - Stadttheater Gießen, Gießen, GER [Frankfurt Radio Big Band w/ Darcy James Argue]

📷: Evelyn Freja

🎼 Meet principal conductor Edward Gardner, the dynamic force behind the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Known for his exc...
09/04/2024

🎼 Meet principal conductor Edward Gardner, the dynamic force behind the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Known for his exceptional leadership, passion, and dedication to the next generation of musicians, his name is synonymous with ✨excellence✨ in classical music. Catch him on Wednesday. October 9, with one of the world’s greatest orchestras and acclaimed violinist, Randall Goosby.🎻 Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

08/29/2024

🎼🌙 Huge thanks to Gorman Museum of Native American Art for hosting an unforgettable summer concert with us in their beautiful courtyard! 🎶 Over 300 attendees gathered for a magical night welcoming the Delbert Anderson Quartet to UC Davis. What a night to remember!

📹 Video credit: on Instagram

Delbert Anderson Quartet

08/28/2024

✨ Our 24-25 Season kicks off in grand style with Aida Cuevas, “The Queen of Mariachi,” on Saturday, October 5! 🎤 She’s also rightfully earned the titles of “Queen of Ranchera Music,” and “La Voz de México” (the Voice of Mexico). Her Mondavi Center performance features a 40th-anniversary celebration of her iconic album Canta a Juan Gabriel. Experience a season designed for discovery! Tickets available at www.monaviarts.org.

[Video description: Aida Cuevas performing México En La Piel with a live brand.]

Get ready for The Big Reveal: Why Drag Matters, Now & Forever, a powerful talk on q***r history, visibility, and the rev...
08/21/2024

Get ready for The Big Reveal: Why Drag Matters, Now & Forever, a powerful talk on q***r history, visibility, and the revolutionary art of drag with the incomparable Sasha Velour! 🌹🌟 Critically acclaimed gender-fluid drag queen, visual artist, speaker, illustrator and author, Velour’s star continues to rise, it's a night you don't want to miss! Followed by a discussion and Q&A moderated by Dr. Sheri Atkinson. Get your tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

Experience the inspiring story of resilience with Brittney Griner, NCAA champion, WNBA champion, and now a three-time Ol...
08/19/2024

Experience the inspiring story of resilience with Brittney Griner, NCAA champion, WNBA champion, and now a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Don't miss the opportunity to hear her speak on Sunday, November 3, as part of the Chancellor's Colloquium, moderated by Chancellor Gary S. May. Secure your tickets now at www.mondaviarts.org. 🎟️

📸 Mickalene Thomas Page

[Image description: Studio image of Brittney Griner seated, wearing a black suit and Converse sneakers.]

08/17/2024
🏆 Emmy-nominated storyteller Baratunde Thurston is exceptional at deconstructing complex issues like race, democracy, te...
08/16/2024

🏆 Emmy-nominated storyteller Baratunde Thurston is exceptional at deconstructing complex issues like race, democracy, tech and climate. Join him at Jackson Hall on Wednesday, October 23, where he'll explore the future of A.I. and share a helpful framework for deciding how and if to use A.I. tools. 🌐 This talk is one you won’t want to miss! Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Baratunde Thurston poses with his finger pointed in front of blue studio backdrop.]

🥇 “It means so much to me, my family. I didn’t think I would be here,”  Brittney Griner said. “And then to be here and w...
08/15/2024

🥇 “It means so much to me, my family. I didn’t think I would be here,” Brittney Griner said. “And then to be here and win gold for my country, representing when my country fought for me so hard for me to even be standing here. This gold medal is going to hold a special place amongst the other two.”

🎟️ Secure your seats to see Griner in conversation with Chancellor Gary S. May on Nov 3 at mondaviarts.org

Image Description: Brittney Griner covered in an American flag kisses the gold metal. Photo of Brittney Griner: Daniela Porcelli / Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Images

After her detainment in Russia, Griner's Olympic win was emotional.

W. Kamau Bell returns to the world of stand-up comedy! After a five-year break, Kamau is back to make you both laugh and...
08/13/2024

W. Kamau Bell returns to the world of stand-up comedy! After a five-year break, Kamau is back to make you both laugh and think. 🎙️✨ He’s bringing his Emmy-winning humor to Jackson Hall on Friday, November 8 for an unforgettable night of stand-up. Tickets are selling fast—get yours at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: W. Kamau Bell sits on steps with hands up.]

Congratulations to Brittney Griner and Team USA Women’s Basketball for winning gold! Join us for An Evening with Brittne...
08/11/2024

Congratulations to Brittney Griner and Team USA Women’s Basketball for winning gold! Join us for An Evening with Brittney Griner - Presented by Mondavi Center and the Chancellor’s Colloquium.

USA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS A HISTORIC EIGHT CONSECUTIVE GOLD MEDALS 🤯

They haven’t lost a game since 1992.

🎶 Free Summer Concert Next Week! 🎶 Join us for an incredible evening of music with the Delbert Anderson Quartet! Experie...
08/09/2024

🎶 Free Summer Concert Next Week! 🎶 Join us for an incredible evening of music with the Delbert Anderson Quartet! Experience a unique blend of jazz and funk through new Diné melodies that celebrate and preserve indigenous culture. 🎷🎵

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Gorman Museum of Native American Art

This is a free outdoor performance—no tickets needed!
Limited seating available, low-back chairs are welcome.

08/06/2024

🎪 Cirque Kalabanté brings the vibrant spirit of Guinea to the Mondavi Center on February 23, 2025! From breathtaking acrobats to live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora, this performance is a must-see. Prepare yourself for a colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging. 🎟️ Grab your tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Video description: Preview of Cirque Kalabanté’s stunning acrobatic performance.]

08/03/2024

🎬🌺 Don't miss out on an Encanto sing-along extravaganza! 🎤✨ Watch the Oscar-winning film on the big screen while Banda de la Casita performs the Grammy-winning songs live on Friday, November 22. Get ready to sing your heart out, download a free Encanto activity packet and purchase your tickets today at www.mondaviarts.org! 🎟️

[Video description: Excited audience enjoying the Encanto sing-along film concert, with kids and families sharing their favorite moments.]

08/01/2024

🕸️ It's National Spider-Man Day! Tickets are selling fast for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Live in Concert on Saturday, October 19. Don't get caught in a web of regret and capture your tickets before they're gone at mondaviarts.org.

123 Andrés will have you out of your seat, dancing and singing! 🎸🎤 This Grammy-winning husband and wife duo will be at J...
07/30/2024

123 Andrés will have you out of your seat, dancing and singing! 🎸🎤 This Grammy-winning husband and wife duo will be at Jackson Hall on Sunday, November 17. Their bilingual (and sensory-friendly!) performances are perfect for the whole family! Plan your visit now at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: 123 Andrés duo posing energetically with a colorful guitar against a blue and white wall.]

🥇 "For me to now have the honor to wear it again and potentially win gold is icing on the cake for everything."  Two-tim...
07/28/2024

🥇 "For me to now have the honor to wear it again and potentially win gold is icing on the cake for everything." Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner talks with ESPN about her emotional journey back to the Olympic games.

Griner comes to the Mondavi Center on Sunday, November 3 for a Chancellor’s Colloquium moderated by Chancellor Gary S. May. Tickets on sale now at mondaviarts.org.

Brittney Griner says she is honored to wear a USA Basketball jersey again after her time in a Russian prison.

📣 Brittney Griner and Sasha Velour are coming to the Mondavi Center, and tickets are on sale TODAY! 🌟💬 Join us for two p...
07/26/2024

📣 Brittney Griner and Sasha Velour are coming to the Mondavi Center, and tickets are on sale TODAY! 🌟💬 Join us for two powerful discussions (followed by Q&As) with these groundbreaking pioneers. Grab your seats at www.mondaviarts.org.

Image descriptions:
1. Studio portrait of Brittney Griner next to the Chancellor's Colloquium logo
2. Sasha Velour standing in a theatre, illuminated by shining lights

🎻 Sons of Mystro are bringing their incredible violin skills to Jackson Hall for a family-friendly performance on Sunday...
07/25/2024

🎻 Sons of Mystro are bringing their incredible violin skills to Jackson Hall for a family-friendly performance on Sunday, October 20! Born to a Jamaican father (named Mystro!) and Barbadian mother, Malcolm and his younger brother Umoja use violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop hits and their own creations. 🎶 Don't miss this sensory-friendly performance! 🌟 More info and tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Malcolm and Umoja of Sons of Mystro pose with their violins.]

Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha joins us next season on Wednesday, April 9! 🌠🎵 Their visually stunning shows bl...
07/22/2024

Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha joins us next season on Wednesday, April 9! 🌠🎵 Their visually stunning shows blend traditional instruments and global rhythms, unlocking the beauty of Ukrainian melodies. Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Four members of DakhaBrakha stand together in matching traditional attire in a forest.]

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