How to catch a ‘Laser Spectacular’ coming to Modesto; music and more in the region
A “Laser Spectacular” featuring the music of Pink Floyd and jazz group Spyro Gyra are among the top entertainment events planned in the Modesto region the week of Nov. 13 to 19.
Rock and lasers
The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular returns to the Gallo Center. Surrounded by walls of sound, the show features high-powered lasers, large screen video projections and special lighting effects, set to the music of rock band Pink Floyd.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$59
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Youth Symphony
The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra returns to the Gallo Center stage with its season opening concert. The show will feature pieces by Handel, John Williams, Strauss and Bizet.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Nov. 13
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $5-$14
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Spyro Gyra
Jazz group Spyro Gyra has been performing for more than 40 years. The group playing at the Gallo Center has sold more than 10 million albums and played more than 5,000 shows on five continents.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$79
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Family theater
The Carnegie Arts Center offers the Light Box Theatre Company production of “The Totally Believable Adventures of Timey Wimey Hermes the God.” A child arrives home to find the Greek god Hermes trying to steal her Nintendo Switch.
WHEN: 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Nov. 21
WHERE: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock
TICKETS: $8-$12
ONLINE: www.carnegieartsturlock.org
Art walk
The Third Thursday Art Walk returns to downtown Modesto. Participating venues are the Mistlin Gallery, Chartreuse Muse, Preservation Coffee, Dragonfly Art for Life and Deva Cafe.
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18
WHERE: Downtown Modesto
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: modestoartwalk.com
