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‘Legends’ concert coming to Modesto outdoor venue. See where, when

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  • Concert at Del Rio supports local theater.
  • Local bands take stage for showcase.
  • Coin show and street fair expand Modesto’s entertainment calendar.

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The benefit concert Legends Under the Oak Tree returns to Del Rio Country Club. The State Theatre hosts a night of local bands. These are just two of the entertainment options planned in the Modesto region from July 26-Aug. 1.

Summer concert

The Legends Under the Oak Tree concert returns to Del Rio Country Club in Modesto with a pair of tribute bands, Sounds So Petty and opener Aja Vu. Sounds So Petty performs the music of Tom Petty, from his time with the Heartbreakers to his solo career and with The Traveling Wilburys. Aja Vu pays tribute to bands Steely Dan and Chicago. The show benefits Modesto’s State Theatre.

WHEN: 7:45 p.m. July 26

WHERE: Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto

TICKETS: $60

ONLINE: www.thestate.org

Get “Amped”

A night of local music at the State Theatre is planned during the “Amped at the State!” concert. Performers in the all-ages show include Awake 301, Ripon High Rock and Roll Club, Girls Smash Guitars and 24 Hour Notice. There will be giveaways and raffles.

WHEN: 3 p.m. July 27

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

TICKETS: $14

ONLINE: www.thestate.org

First Fridays

The Downtown Modesto Partnership continues its First Fridays celebrations. The DoMo multi-block street fair features vendors with handmade goods, food, craft brews and more. It also looks to draw the community to downtown’s many restaurants, lounges, markets and street food vendors.

WHEN: 5 p.m. Aug. 1

WHERE: Downtown Modesto

ADMISSION: Free

ONLINE: www.downtown-modesto.com/first-fridays

Coin show

The Central Valley Coin & Collectibles Show offers coin buying, selling, trading and appraisals, presented by the Stanislaus County Coin Club, The Delta Coin Club and The Central Valley Coin Club. Prizes will be handed out at the two-day event in Modesto.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m Aug. 2

WHERE: Stanislaus County Veterans Hall, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto

ADMISSION: $5, free to ages 12 and under

ONLINE: stancoco.wwwaz1-ss38.a2hosted.com

Saturday Studio

The Carnegie Arts Center’s monthly Saturday Studios returns. Families can drop by the Turlock center to get creative with art during the free event. No preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26

WHERE: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock

ADMISSION: Free

ONLINE: www.carnegieartsturlock.org

The State Theatre will benefit from a concert at Del Rio in Modesto.
The State Theatre will benefit from a concert at Del Rio in Modesto. The Modesto Bee
Pat Clark
The Modesto Bee
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