Music of iconic disco-era trio to shake Modesto’s Gallo Center. See when
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Iconic bands will get the tribute treatment in shows at Modesto’s Gallo Center for the Arts and State Theatre. The Oakdale Rodeo also will kick up some dust, among the entertainment options planned in the region April 11-17.
Bee Gees tribute
You Should Be Dancing — A Tribute to the Bee Gees will play at the Gallo Center. “With meticulous attention to detail, they capture the essence of the brothers Gibb, delivering an unbelievable experience that transports audiences back to the golden era of disco and beyond,” the center’s website says.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 11
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $46-$76
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Grateful Dead tribute
Definitely Dead brings its Grateful Dead tribute to the State Theatre. With lighting, video and gear, “Definitely Dead is more than just a group of musicians in a tribute band — they’re ambassadors of the Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy...,” the theater’s website says.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 11
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Oakdale Rodeo
The annual cowboy event returns, beginning with an April 11 parade at 9 a.m. that starts on West F Street at Gilbert Avenue, continues down F Street toward South Maag Avenue, ending at the Save Mart Shopping Center. The day will continue with a PRCA Rodeo with grand entry at 1:30 p.m. at the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds. That evening is a dance from 8 p.m.-midnight in the grounds’ clubhouse. Admission is $10 for the 21-and-older dance, with live music and adult beverages. On Sunday, Cowboy Church is at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse. The PRCA Rodeo grand entry is at 1:30 p.m.
WHEN: Various times (see above) April 11-12
WHERE: Oakdale Rodeo Grounds, 1624 E. F St.
TICKETS: Rodeo $10-$25, free to ages 6 and under
ONLINE: oakdalerodeo.com
Rockabilly reunion
The Rockabilly Families Reunion Crazy Daze will take the stage at the State Theatre. The show features the John Clifton Blues Band, Bill Clifton’s Chicken & Whiskey Band, Daffney Payne Punk Rockabilly Band and Tony T and the Pendletons. All proceeds go to the nonprofit Peer Recovery Art Project.
WHEN: 12:30 p.m. April 12
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $23 in advance, $28 day of
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Pollinator fest
The Modesto Pollinator Festival features educational opportunities for all ages to learn about the pollinators and native plants in the Central Valley. There will be interactive activities in the Native Garden, food trucks, entertainment, a children’s pollinator costume parade at 10:30 a.m., a beehive demonstration and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11
WHERE: La Loma Native Garden, 2000 Encina Ave., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.lalomaneighborhood.org
Multicultural fair
The event Traveling Around MJC offers a community multicultural event at Modesto Junior College to promote cultural awareness, inclusivity and unity. Planned are booths, live performances, global food trucks, a DJ, dancing and more. Limited food tickets are available on a first-come basis.
WHEN: 5-7:30 p.m. April 16
WHERE: MJC East Campus Quad, 435 College Ave., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: mjc.edu/campuslife
MAPS program
Modesto Area Partners in Science’s next presentation is “Mad Science of Sacramento — Spin, Bop, BOOM!” “Everyone will be amazed when the Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event, the MAPS website says. The show is for families and children of all ages.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 17
WHERE: Mary Stuart Rodgers Student Center, Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu/sem/maps.html
MJC concert
The Modesto Junior College department of music presents its 49th annual New Music Concert. The program will feature performances of original music by student, faculty and local composers. The award-winning compositions and performances from the 49th annual MJC Celebration of the Humanities student arts award contest will be presented.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 10
WHERE: Modesto Junior College Performing and Media Arts Center Main Stage, 435 College Ave.
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-575-6078
