Couldn’t get tickets before? Big-name comedian is returning for Modesto show
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Top-tier comedian Brian Regan returns to the Gallo Center for the Arts. The State Theatre premieres the winners of Modesto’s 48 Hour Film Competition, while the annual Camellia Show returns to Modesto Junior College. These events and more make up some of the entertainment planned March 21-27 in the region.
Brian Regan
Brian Regan will return to perform his clean comedy at the Gallo Center. His career of 30-plus years has included theater tours across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. “Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country,” the center’s website says. Limited tickets remained available.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 21
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $55-$95
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Pipers, not peppers
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring bagpipes and rock to the Gallo Center, not to be confused with band The Red Hot Chili Peppers. “It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns,” the center’s website says. The nine-piece ensemble consists of pipes, guitars, keyboards and drums.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 25
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $55-$85
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Fey anniversary tour
Fey brings her “Hits Tour — 30th Anniversary” to the Gallo Center. Fey is an influential singer in Spanish-language music, and her show promises the hits “that have made millions dance for three decades,” the center’s website says, It’s her first appearance at the Modesto venue.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 27
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $55-$95
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Russ Taff
Russ Taff will bring his music to the State Theatre, along with guest Steve Taylor and Some Band. Multiple Grammy and Dove Award winners, Taff and Taylor will appear in “The Almost Farewell Tour.” Taff will be backed by his Some Band. The Almost Farewell Tour follows the recent release of Taff’s latest album, “Cover Story.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 21
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$59
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Film competition premiere
The State Theatre will celebrate the finale of its Modesto 48 Hour Film Competition. The event showcases the competition’s Top 16 films, created during a 48-hour weekend. The evening will be hosted by competition director Andrew Fischer Wong and will include a ceremony to award cash prizes to winners in several categories.
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 27; encore film screening only 2 p.m. March 28
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $21
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Camellia Show
The two-day Camellia Show again will be presented by the Camellia Society of Modesto. The event shows off award-winning flowers at the Modesto Junior College West Campus. Unique and hard-to-find camellias will be for sale both days.
WHEN: Open to the public 2-5 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 22
WHERE: MJC Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center, 2201 Blue Gum Ave,
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: camelliasocietyofmodesto.org
Irish celebration
Murphys Irish Day returns to the historic Gold Rush town as it honors its cultural heritage. There will be booths, food, art, wine, entertainment and more. A parade on Main Street begins at 11 a.m.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 21
WHERE: Main Street, Murphys
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: visitmurphys.com/murphys-irish-day
Festival On The Green
Turlock Unified School District hosts an annual all-day festival to showcase its music students. Performances are scheduled throughout the day. There also will be vendor and informational booths.
WHEN: 9 a.m. with final concert beginning 3:30 p.m. March 21
WHERE: Pitman High School, 2525 W. Christoffersen Parkway, Turlock
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.turlock.k12.ca.us/information/festival-on-the-green.
