6 Things To Do This Week
Jack Hanna’s ‘Into The Wild’
Jack Hanna, director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, brings his show “Into the Wild” to Gallo Center for the Arts. Based on his Emmy Award-winning show, the stage production has “Jungle Jack” introducing animals from around the world and sharing stories and footage from his adventures.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, Foster Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25-$55
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Knights Ferry Pumpkin Roll
Halloween may be over, but there are still plenty of pumpkins to go around. The 53rd annual Knights Ferry “World Championship Pumpkin Roll” returns. The event includes a pumpkin roll through the heart of town starting at noon. The festivities will also have a craft fair, food, games and more for the whole family.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Downtown Knights Ferry, Sonora Road off Highway 120
TICKETS: Donations accepted
CALL: 209-881-3314
Yuridia
Mexican pop superstar Yuridia sells out concerts throughout Mexico and Latin America. All six of her studio albums hit No. 1 on the Mexican album charts and the Top 10 of the U.S. Latin Pop charts. Her career was launched as a finalist on the Mexican reality series “La Academia” at age 19.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$89
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Murphys Day of the Dead
The city of Murphys celebrates its seventh annual Day of the Dead. The merchants and tasting rooms in downtown Murphys will take part offering cultural art, food, face painting, sugar skulls, live music, dancing and more. The Catrina and Catrin dress contest begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by a candlelight procession.
WHEN: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Downtown Murphys, Main Street
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: www.visitmurphys.com
Election Night Watch Party
Spend Election Night watching returns at downtown Modesto’s historic State Theatre. The community is invited to watch together as the results of the presidential, state and regional votes are tallied. The theater will have a live feed of CNN on screen. Guests can enjoy food, drinks, desserts, cocktails and more during the evening.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Wes Moore
Modesto Junior College presents author and TV host Wes Moore in a free public talk. Moore is the author of New York Times best-sellers “The Other Wes Moore” and “The Work.” A former U.S. Army officer, he also served as host of “Beyond Belief” on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Modesto Junior College, Main Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center on East Campus, 435 College Ave.
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-575-6700
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu
This story was originally published November 2, 2016 at 12:22 PM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week."