What 2 popular food festivals return to fill you up in Modesto? Those, more entertainment
Food is on the menu at an upcoming pair of festivals: Cafe Shalom and the Modesto Taco Festival. They are just two of the entertainment options planned April 29-May 5 in the region.
Cafe Shalom
Traditional Jewish food, entertainment, tours and more mark the return of Cafe Shalom, presented by Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto. The event celebrates Israel’s 75th anniversary this year. Also available will be a gift shop along with a bake shop.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30
WHERE: Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 ages 4-10, free age 3 and under
ONLINE: www.cbsmodesto.org
Taco fest
Get your fill as more than 30 taco vendors take part in the Modesto Taco Festival. Also planned for the day-into-evening event in downtown are Chihuahua races, ballet folklorico, luchadors, drinks, live music and more.
WHEN: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 29
WHERE: I St. between 11th and 12th streets, Modesto
TICKETS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, free age 14 and under, age 65 and older
ONLINE: modestotacofest.com
Tales of Poe
Gallo Center Repertory Company presents the “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe.” Five stories from the author will be brought to life through projections, shadow work and music. Among the the stories and poems will be “The Tell Tale Heart,” “The Fall of The House of Usher,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Imp of the Perverse” and “The Black Cat.”
WHEN: 7 p.m. May 5-6, 2 p.m. May 7
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $19-$39
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Turlock garden tour
The Turlock Garden Club presents its Spring Garden Tour. Patrons can stroll through the landscapes of six homes that make up the tour: 1243 Shady Lane, 2504 Augusta Place, 2505 Stone Meadow Road, 2605 Sebastian Drive, 2600 Sebastian Drive and 2018 Brier Road.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29
WHERE: See above
TICKETS: $25, $10 under age 12, available at homes day of the tour or online
ONLINE: www.turlockgardenclub.com
