Los Lobos
The band Los Lobos is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Formed in East Los Angeles, the group performs an eclectic mix of Mexican songs, R&B, blues, rock and country. The group became famous with its 1987 hit cover of Ritchie Valens' 1950s-set rock hit "La Bamba," which was featured in the film of the same name.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $35-$49
CALL: (209) 668-1169
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Molly Hatchet
Southern metal band Molly Hatchet gained fame in the 1970s for its hit album and song "Flirting With Disaster." The band took its name after a legendary Southern prostitute who beheaded some of her clients. The band's latest album, "Regrinding the Axes," came out last year.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne
TICKETS: $20
CALL: (209) 928-9300, ext. 6508
ONLINE: www.blackoakcasino.com
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson was one of the most notorious and controversial entertainers of the 1990s. Following in the footsteps of Alice Cooper, he created a creepy stage persona designed to entrance teens and shock their parents. His hits include "The Dope Show," "Beautiful People" and a cover of the 1980s Eurythmics hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." He was nominated this year for a Grammy Award for best hard rock/metal performance for his song "No Reflection."
WHEN: 9 p.m. today
WHERE: Modesto Centre Plaza, 10th andK streets
TICKETS: $42.50
CALL: (530) 898-1497
ONLINE: www.ticketweb.com
Yesterday Once More
"Yesterday Once More — a Musical Tribute to The Carpenters" features hits songs from Richard and Karen Carpenter like "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "Close to You." Created by Grammy-nominated musician and producer Jim Brickman, the show also features behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes about pop culture in the 1970s. Cast members are Joanna Jahn, John Trones and Jen Burleigh Bentz.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$45
CALL: (209) 338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Balanchine and New Works
Central West Ballet presents "Balanchine and New Works," featuring a performance of the first movement of legendary choreographer George Balanchine's ballet "Serenade" and original works by company members Alyssa Milano, Erikka Reenstierna-Cates and Nicole Firpo and former company member Adelina Milano. Also on the program, artistic director René Daveluy will present his work "The Existence Project," set to original music he composed.
WHEN: 7 p.m. today and Saturday
WHERE: Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25-$35
CALL: (209) 338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Hotel California
Classic Albums Live presents the Eagles' 1976 album, "Hotel California." Studio musicians will play the album note for note in the first half of the show and then play other Eagles' hits in the second half. The musicians don't do impersonations or use costumes, instead concentrating on accurately reproducing the music.
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $12-$45
CALL: (209) 338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
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