Entertainment

Where to see Angela Aguilar, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, acrobats, more in Modesto region

“Escape to Margaritaville” will tour into the Gallo Center for the Arts.
“Escape to Margaritaville” will tour into the Gallo Center for the Arts.

Angela Aguilar will perform at the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Angela Aguilar will perform at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The Associated Press

Angela Aguilar

Recording artist Angela Aguilar comes to the Gallo Center for the Arts. Daughter of legendary Pepe Aguilar, youngest granddaughter to equally iconic artists Flor Silvestre and Antonio Aguilar, Ángela Aguilar embraces her family’s musical legacy.

WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9

WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $49-$89

ONLINE: www.galloarts.org

Stephen Hough will perform with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.
Stephen Hough will perform with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Modesto Symphony

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents works from composers Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakov. Composer and award-winning pianist Stephen Hough will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The evening concludes with “Scheherazade,” based off of the tale “Arabian Nights.”

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8

WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $39-$94

ONLINE: www.galloarts.org

“Escape to Margaritaville” will tour into the Gallo Center for the Arts.
“Escape to Margaritaville” will tour into the Gallo Center for the Arts. Matthew Murphy

Jimmy Buffett-based musical

The musical comedy “Escape to Margaritaville” features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. The romantic comedy coming to the Gallo Center is set in the Caribbean and tells the story of a bartender who falls for a career-driven tourist.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Thursday, Feb. 13

WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $39-$99

ONLINE: www.galloarts.org

Cabaret and tea

Sunday Afternoons at CBS presents the Grace Lieberman Valentine Cabaret and David Bradford Tribute Tea for its next program. Christine Capsuto Shulman and Elizabeth Neff will perform Broadway and opera music. Afternoon tea sandwiches, scones and pastries will be offered.

WHEN: Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto

WHERE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9

TICKETS: $10-$25

CALL: 209-571-6060

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will play at the State Theatre in Modesto.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will play at the State Theatre in Modesto. The Merced Sun-Star

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

South Africa’s Grammy Award-winning band comes to the State Theatre. The group’s a cappella vocals were first discovered on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” in 1986. Since, original members have welcomed a younger generation to pass on its storytelling and message of peace, love and harmony.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

TICKETS: $45

ONLINE: thestate.org

The Golden Dragon Acrobatics will perform at the Turlock Community Theatre.
The Golden Dragon Acrobatics will perform at the Turlock Community Theatre. Asian Artists Productions, Inc.

Acrobatic feats

The Golden Dragon Acrobatics bring traditional dance, costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to the Turlock Community Theatre. The group represents a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9

WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive

TICKETS: $22-$34

ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org

This story was originally published February 4, 2020 at 3:29 PM.

Pat Clark
The Modesto Bee
Pat Clark covers entertainment and other stories for The Modesto Bee. She attended California State University, Stanislaus, and grew up in Modesto. Support my work with a digital subscription
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