“PJ MASKS” coming live to Gallo Center; more entertainment options in Modesto region
PJ MASKS LIVE!
This live musical production features characters from the series “The PJ MASKS!” The all-new musical features the trio from the show. Watch the heroes, along with their new friend PJ Robot, try to save the day from villains.
WHEN: 4 p.m. Jan. 5
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$59
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Modesto on Ice
There’s still time to enjoy the winter wonder of ice skating in Modesto. The tented outdoor Modesto On Ice rink in downtown Modesto will remain open through Jan. 20. Skating sessions are held every 90 minutes.
WHEN: Skating starts 10 a.m. most Fridays-Sundays, 4 p.m. most Mondays-Thursdays and goes until 11:30 p.m. most Fridays-Saturdays and 10 p.m. most Sundays-Thursdays
WHERE: Modesto on Ice, 1131 11th St.
COST: Sessions $12 for children 3 to 12 years old; $15 for ages 13 and up (skate rentals included in the price)
ONLINE: www.modestoonice.com
Leonardo da Vinci
The film “Leonardo: The Works” at the State Theatre focuses on the artists’ paintings and drawings as an exhibition on screen. Among the works are “The Mona Lisa,” “The Last Supper,” “Lady with an Ermine,” “Madonna Litta,” “Virgin of the Rocks” and more than a dozen others.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 8 and Jan. 12
WHERE: State Theatre
ADMISSION: $11
ONLINE: thestate.org
Carnegie exhibit
Check out the “My Hero” exhibit before its run ends Jan. 12 at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock. The exhibit celebrates and re-envisions the possibilities that exist when you are a superhero. Images that range from humorous to tragic explore the fascination with iconic heroes by more than 40 artists.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: Carnegie Arts Center Ferrari Gallery, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock
ADMISSION: $5-$7
ONLINE: www.carnegieartsturlock.org
Jane Austen discussion
Friends of the Modesto Library host “All Things Jane,” a discussion of Jane Austen’s works and a preview of Opera Modesto’s January production of “Mansfield Park.”
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 3
WHERE: Modesto Library, 1500 I St.
ADMISSION: Free, space limited, reserve seating
CALL: 209-558-4813
Tea tasting
The McHenry Visitor Center & Gift Store invites the public to a tea tasting on Wednesday. The complimentary tasting inside the center will feature a cinnamon spice tea.
WHEN: Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 8
WHERE: McHenry Visitor Center & Gift Store, 924 15th St., Modesto
COST: Free
ONLINE: www.mchenrymansion.org
