Rock, country and comedy. Check out where catch the fun in the Modesto region
ART
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-632-5761
Through May 28, “Pervasive Innovation: Ceramic Sculpture in Northern California.” Through July 23, “Farms & Fields” with reception 5-7 p.m. May 6. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
May 3-June 4, “Trash to Treasures: Found Object Art, Upcycled, Repurposed, Recycled Art.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.
KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪ 209-529-9111
Through May, “The pastel art of Janet Hardie.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.
MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-618-5387
Through May, “Whimsical Art.” Ongoing exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
CENTRAL VALLEY BREWFEST ▪ May 7
More than 150 brews to sample. Also art and music. There will be a VIP wine sampling tent. Event for ages 21 and over only. Noon-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway. $40-$55. Designated driver ticket $20. www.cvbrewfest.com.
CINCO DE MAYO PARADE ▪ May 7
South Modesto Businesses United presents this annual parade on Crows Landing Road, from Olivero Road to Glenn Avenue, with floats featuring local businesses, youth groups, horses and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 209-883-8760.
CERES STREET FAIRE ▪ May 7-8
Live entertainment, a car and truck show, food booths, crafts and collectibles, exhibits and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Ceres. Free. www.ceresstreetfaire.org.
MOTHER LODE ROUNDUP ▪ May 7-8
Parade and rodeos sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. in downtown Sonora. Saturday and Sunday rodeos at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds beginning at 2 p.m. Rodeo tickets are $7-$22. www.motherloderoundup.com.
FOOD & FUN
MODESTO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through Dec. 17
A variety of vendors. Market hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. (Thursday markets end Nov. 17.) 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA AND BRUNCH ▪ May 7
Held by Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. Advance registration required. $35. 209-480-9309.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
WIJERATNE CONCERTO ▪ May 6-7
Modesto Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $39-$71.
“ON GOLDEN POND” ▪ May 6-8
Gallo Center Repertory Company presents the classic. 7:30 p.m. May 6-7, 2 p.m. May 8. $15-$30.
MYSO FINALE CONCERT ▪ May 7
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra. 2 p.m. $5-$14.
NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK ‘N ROLL ▪ May 8
Rock revue. 4 p.m. $29-$59.
CELTIC WOMAN ▪ May 12
Story and song celebrating the musical and cultural heritage of Ireland. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? ▪ May 14
Improv comedy show with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray. 7:30 p.m. $29-$79.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.
MUSIC
FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERTS ▪ Through Dec. 2
Full bar, food, information booths and vendors. May 6, Pure Bandido; June 3, Dr Tequila and the Mission Mob; July 1, Alameda Allstars; Aug. 5, Keith Burrows Band; Sept. 2, Chasing Anthems; Oct. 7, Dive Bar Poets; Nov. 4, Leilani and the Destractions; Dec. 2, Famous Hits Band. 6:30 p.m. Copperopolis Armory, 695 Main St. $10-$15. www.creativecopperopolis.com.
THE MARIO FLORES BAND ▪ May 6
Latino music. First Friday Concert Series with full bar, food, information booths and vendors. Ages 21 and over only. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Copperopolis Armory, 695 Main St., Copperopolis. $15. richard@varrasso.com
BRETT YOUNG ▪ May 7
Country singer with Matt Ferranti. 7 p.m. Fruit Yard Amphitheater, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. $47-$97. www.thefruityardevents.com.
TRACE ADKINS ▪ May 14
Country singer with Craig Morgan. 7 p.m. Fruit Yard Amphitheater, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. $45-$115. www.thefruityardevents.com.
ODDS & ENDS
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER’S 2022 ART OF DESIGN: HOME & GARDEN TOUR ▪ May 13-14
Self-guided tours of five homes on May 14 in Turlock that represent a variety of styles and sizes. On May 13, a Twilight Tour of a classic 1940s home not on the Saturday tour. Proceeds support the Carnegie Arts Center. Twilight tour 6-10 p.m. May 13; regular tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14. $90 Twilight Tour, $30 regular tour. www.carnegieartsturlock.org
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “THE DUKE” ▪ May 6-9
In 1961a 60-year old taxi driver stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
BOBBY AWARDS ▪ May 6
Davis High School awards program. 7 p.m.
FILM: “CINDERELLA” ▪ May 7
Donuts, Coffee & Cartoons featuring Walt Disney’s classic. 10 a.m. $5.
FILM: “THE RACE” WITH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ▪ May 12-15
Opera Modesto’s youth opera movie brings five famous Aesop’s Fables to life. It will be presented in storytelling style sign language and with English subtitles.
FILM: “HAPPENING” ▪ May 13-14
Anne is a bright young student with a promising future until she becomes pregnant.
FILM: “THE LOST CITY” ▪ May 13-16
A reclusive romance novelist gets swept into a kidnapping attempt.
FILM: “KISS ME DEADLY” ▪ May 15
Modesto Film Society presents classic. 2 p.m. $9.
CAR SHOW AND FILM ▪ May 15
American Chevrolet and Impalamino Flick present a car show and film “Boulevard Nights” with guests Ballet Folklórico Anáhuac, DJ Crushcon and the Burn and Rave Podcast. 6 p.m. $15.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” ▪ Through May 15
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents story of six southern women who take care of each other through good times and bad. Noon Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $20-$44. www.sierrarep.org.
TALENT
ENTRIES SOUGHT ▪ Through May 28
Carnegie Arts Center accepting art submissions for its Carnegie Art Showcase, an all-media juried show. www.carnegieartsturlock.org/call-for-entries.
This story was originally published May 4, 2022 at 12:13 PM with the headline "Rock, country and comedy. Check out where catch the fun in the Modesto region."