Award-winning comedian bringing his stand-up to Modesto’s Gallo Center. Who, when
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- Comic brings his tour to Gallo Center.
- Area events Nov. 8–14 include a Ceres music festival and salmon fair.
- Modesto Partners in Science hosts a free CRISPR talk at MJC West Campus on Nov. 14.
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Emmy-winning Aziz Ansari will perform his stand-up comedy at Modesto’s Gallo Center for the Arts. It’s among several shows planned at the downtown Modesto venue. The diverse entertainment options in the region from Nov. 8-14 also include a music festival in Ceres and a celebration of salmon in Knights Ferry.
Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari, an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian, brings his “Hypothetical Tour” to the Gallo Center. He co-created, writes, directs and stars in the Netflix series “Master of None.” He also is known for co-starring in NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” His latest comedy special, “Nightclub Comedian,” is streaming on Netflix.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 8
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $75-$155
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Salzburg Marionette Theatre
The nearly 100-year-old Salzburg Marionette Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at the Gallo Center. It has entertained generations of families with classical operas, fairy tales, plays and musicals. The Modesto show features the Rodgers & Hammerstein hit about Salzburg, Austria’s, von Trapp family.
WHEN: 3 p.m. Nov. 8
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$65
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Ceres Music Festival
Fab of Milli Vanilli and The Cult Jam will headline the all-ages, multi-genre Ceres Music Festival, presented by The Doghouse Taproom at River Bluff Regional Park. A number of artists also will perform throughout the event. Planned is a food pavilion, vendors, beer garden, a michelada and margarita station, DJs, lucha libre matches and more.
WHEN: Noon-6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.) Nov. 8
WHERE: River Bluff Regional Park, 3761 Hatch Road, Ceres
TICKETS: $13.24-$128.50 (VIP)
ONLINE: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ceresmusicfest/ceres-music-fest-2025
Ari Shapiro
A former journalist of the year, singer and storyteller, Ari Shapiro will perform his “Thank You For Listening” tour at the Gallo Center, his new cabaret solo show. The program adapts tales from his memoir “The Best Strangers In the World.”
WHEN: 5 p.m. Nov. 9
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$65
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra will present its program Beethoven & Klebanov. The concert at the Gallo Center features Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, featuring Simone Porter. Also presented will be, according to the center’s website, the U.S. premiere of Dmitri Klebanov’s Symphony No. 1, “In Memoriam Babi Yar.” The evening concludes with John Williams’ “A Prayer for Peace.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-15
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $26-$100
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Prince tribute
“When Doves Cry – The Prince Tribute Show” will pull into the State Theatre. The concert is performed by an eight-piece group performing Prince’s “Purple Rain” album in its entirety, as well as the artist’s greatest hits and deep cuts.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$50
ONLINE: thestate.org
Bread tribute
The State Theatre brings in tribute band TOAST to perform the classic rock hits of Bread. “TOAST takes the audience on a journey back in time, engaging a spectrum of emotions; from the tender moments that tug on the heartstrings to the upbeat classics that compel them to jump out of their seats and dance,” the theater’s website says.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 11
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $50-$60
ONLINE: thestate.org
Holiday Market
The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Holiday Market returns to Turlock this year. Participants can expect vendors, free crafts for kids, food, complimentary mimosas and photo opportunities with Santa Claus.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairground floriculture area, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-668-1333
Salmon Festival
The Stanislaus River Salmon Festival brings an all-ages celebration to Knights Ferry. There will be more than 40 natural resource exhibitors and vendors, food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, hands-on kid-friendly booths, fly casting demonstrations and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8
WHERE: Knights Ferry Recreation Area, Oakdale
TICKETS: Free, $10 parking
ONLINE: www.facebook.com/SRSFest
MAPS
Modesto Partners in Science brings a presentation on CRISPR by Dr. Kyle Fink and Dr. Julian Halmai of the UC Davis department of neurology. “CRISPR has revolutionized treatment possibilities for a wide variety of degenerative and genetic disorders,” according to the MAPS website. “Join us to learn exactly what CRISPR is and how profoundly this technology has changed our potential to develop cures for previously untreatable conditions.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14
WHERE: Sierra Hall room 132, Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu/sem/maps.html
