6 Things To Do This Week
Richard Thompson/Blind Boys of Alabama
Enjoy a unique double bill with the gospel blues act Blind Boys of Alabama and rock guitarist Richard Thompson. The five-time Grammy Award-wining Blind Boys have been singing together for more than 70 years. English singer and guitarist Thompson was named one of the top 100 greatest guitarists by Rolling Stone.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$69
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
All Hallows Fantasy Faire
Things get spooky in Sonora at the eighth annual All Hallows Fantasy Faire. The event blends a celebration of the ancient Celtic and Viking new year with Halloween-themed fun. Grounds will feature vendors, street performers, re-enactments and more. Live music includes the Vintage Vandals, Tragically White and the Black Irish Band.
WHEN: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
WHERE: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora
TICKETS: $14 advance, $18 gate adults Saturday, Oct. 22; $12 advance, $15 gate adult Sunday, Oct. 23; $5 kids 6-12 advance, $7 kids at the gate
CALL: 800-446-1333
ONLINE: www.allhallowsfaire.com
Free Hitchcock film
Alfred Hitchcock’s black comedy “The Trouble With Harry” will get a free screening. The showing is sponsored by the nonprofit Funeral Consumer Alliance of Stanislaus/Merced Counties. The 1955 film stars “Leave It to Beaver” star Jerry Mathers and Shirley MacLaine as family members of a man whose body is discovered.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson brings a new show paying tribute to the real-life English agriculturist namesake to the Gallo Center for the Arts. The progressive rock act rose up in the 1960s with songs such as “Living in the Past,” “Aqualung” and “Locomotive Breath.” The concert will include many of the group’s biggest hits.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$99
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Halloween chemistry show
Dr. Al Chemist and the Mischiefs present a Halloween chemistry show. The fundraiser for the Great Valley Museum and Modesto Area Partners in Science features a group of chemistry instructors performing a series of Halloween-related science demonstrations. Tickets include admission to the museum and its exhibits.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
WHERE: Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Sierra Hall 132, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
TICKETS: $10 advance; $15 door
CALL: 209-575-6196
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/gvm
Aida Cuevas & Mariachi Reyna
Enjoy a world-class, all-female mariachi show from Grammy-caliber artists. Latin Grammy-winning Queen of ranchera music Aida Cuevas joins forces with the premier all-female mariachi ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. The show will include the two acts’ greatest hits, new numbers, folkloric dancers and more.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$69
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
This story was originally published October 18, 2016 at 8:28 PM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week."