Hit new loaded fry fest, then wash it down with brews at beer festival in Modesto
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“Tuesdays With Morrie”
The autobiographical story of journalist Mitch Albom and his former college professor. Years after graduation, Albom learns his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. He reunites with Morrie and begins a last class in the meaning of life.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Friday-Sunday, April 26-28
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$25
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
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Mom comedy
The Pump and Dump Show brings comedians Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee to the Gallo Center. The two met as kids and years later reunited and decided to pool their talents and dive into parental pitfalls onstage.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
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Classic tale
Sierra Repertory Theatre stages “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” best known as an award-winning classic film. A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (No public performance May 3)
WHERE: East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora
TICKETS: $32-$47
ONLINE: www.sierrarep.org
Fry fest
Omega Nu presents presents the fledgling Motown Fry Fest with local chefs putting their culinary skills to the test making a variety of loaded fries, savory to sweet. There will be a fry battle and where the public can vote, along with live music, craft brews and ciders, a local makers bazaar and kids zone.
WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27
WHERE: Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10-$25
ONLINE: www.motownfryfest.com
Beer fest
American Outlaws Modesto Chapter brings back the Modesto Beer Festival, a beer tasting celebration. Tastings of several selections with brewers from Modesto, the Valley and beyond will be held both outdoors and indoors. Vote for your favorite brewer at the 21-and-older event.
WHEN: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, April 27
WHERE: Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto
TICKETS: $20 advance, $25 at the door
ONLINE: www.aomodesto.com
Peddler’s Faire
The annual Historic Knights Ferry Gold Country Peddler’s Faire will boast more than 100 vendors selling their antiques, collectibles and crafts. The event is located at the historic covered bridge.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 28
WHERE: Stanislaus River Park, Knights Ferry
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: knightsferry.com
This story was originally published April 24, 2019 at 10:32 AM.