6 Things To Do This Week
MoBand
The rite of Central Valley summers known as MoBand is back. The six-week outdoor music series at Graceada Park attracts thousands for summer evenings listening to music and socializing with friends. The Modesto Band of Stanislaus County’s 98th season will begin with a tribute to Graffiti Summer, a program of rock ’n’ roll selections. The free concerts will run Thursday nights through July 13.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8
WHERE: Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-571-5582
ONLINE: www.moband.org
Graffiti Summer
Graffiti Summer kicks off with the movie that started it all, George Lucas’ “American Graffiti,” at the State Theatre. The week includes the Modesto Area Street Rod Association’s 12th annual Graffiti Classic Car Show at McHenry Village and the Mid-Valley Chevy Club’s four consecutive nights of Park ’n’ Shine shows spanning Modesto and Riverbank.
WHEN: “American Graffiti” 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2; Graffiti Classic 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 4; Park ’n’ Shines 5-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 5-8
WHERE: “American Graffiti,” State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. Graffiti Classic, McHenry Village 1700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Park ’n’ Shines, Monday American Chevrolet, 4742 McHenry Ave., Modesto; Tuesday Vintage Faire Mall, 3401 Dale Road, Modesto; Wednesday: 10th Street Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto; Thursday: Cool Hand Luke’s, 2502 Patterson Road, Riverbank
TICKETS: Film $3, car shows free to spectators
CALL: State Theatre 209-527-4697, Modesto Area Street Rod Association 209-521-6607, Mid-Valley Chevy Club 209-499-2163
ONLINE: www.visitmodesto.com/calendar/specialevents/graffiti
Comedy for a Cause
Comedian Billy Gardell, who starred with Melissa McCarthy on the CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly” and is in the new CMT series “Sun Records,” will headline the second annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The event will benefit the Race For Autism Campaign, which helps families who have children with autism. VIP meet-and-greet tickets including food and drinks are available for $100.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$65, with VIP meet-and-greet tickets including food and drinks for $100
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Pippin”
The 2013 Award-winning Broadway revival of “Pippin” stops for two nights at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The high-flying acrobatic show features a flashy dance troupe led by the enigmatic Leading Player as they recount the story of a young prince, named Pippin, who searches for meaning. The show features music by the composer of “Wicked” and text by original show director-choreographer Bob Fosse.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, June 7-8
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$99
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Royal Flush Crapper Derby & Craft Faire
Don’t get flushed, it’s time to go again. Twain Harte Rotary sponsors its fourth annual Royal Flush Crapper Derby & Craft Faire. The outhouse race encourages local groups to build their own custom racing restroom to compete in the lighthearted event. More than 20 outhouse teams will race throughout the day. There will also be Tot Pot races for children, food, music, beer and wine, games and more.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 3
WHERE: Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-586-1225
ONLINE: www.twainharterotary.com
Patterson Apricot Fiesta
The 47th annual Patterson Apricot Fiesta picks up again this weekend. The citywide celebration includes an antique farm equipment show, downtown vendors, food booths, kids games, historical displays, a firefighters muster, youth talent show, arm wrestling contests and live entertainment. The Miss Patterson pageant is at 8 p.m. Friday. Parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at dusk Saturday.
WHEN: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 2; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 3; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 4
WHERE: Downtown Patterson
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-892-3118
ONLINE: www.apricotfiesta.com
This story was originally published June 1, 2017 at 1:10 PM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week."