6 Things To Do This Week in and around Modesto
Sonora Celtic Faire
The Sonora Celtic Faire celebrates its 30th anniversary with festivities highlighting the best of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall and Wales. The event will feature live jousting, music, re-enactments, food, vendors and more. Headliners include Celtica, Wicked Tinkers, Tempest, Stand Easy and others. For the first time the fair will include a Battle of the Nations competition.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 11; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13.
WHERE: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora
TICKETS: $7-$25
CALL: 209-532-8375
ONLINE: sonoracelticfaire.com
Lucky Fest
Downtown Modesto’s St. Patrick’s Day street party roars back for more fun. The open-air pub crawl will feature some 25 custom-built bars and attractions. Stops range from the Paddy Wagon to the Mustache Experience, Belfast Underground to the Green Flamingo. Entertainment includes live music, pro wrestling, food vendors, comedy shows and more.
WHEN: Gates open at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12
WHERE: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St.
TICKETS: $12 advance; $20 gate; $20 express entrance in advance
CALL: 209-524-1400
ONLINE: www.modestoluckyfest.com
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra continues its Pops Series with a dive in the Great American Songbook. The concert will feature guest vocalists and Broadway veterans Sarah Uriarte Berry and Doug LaBrecque singing the works of Berlin, Gershwin, Rodgers and more. Tony Award-nominated composer and conductor Larry Blank will guest conduct.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, March 11
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $19-$92
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Terell Stafford
California State University, Stanislaus, culminates its Jazz Festival this weekend with a performance by Terell Stafford. The acclaimed New York-based trumpeter will appear with the Stanislaus State Jazz Ensemble. Stafford is also the director of jazz studies at Temple University and managing and artistic director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $24-$34
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Science on Screen
The Science on Screen series returns to the State Theatre with a look at the topic of fusion. The theater again partners with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for the event. Astrophysicist Tammy Ma will talk about her work with some of the world’s most powerful lasers. That will be followed by a screening of the sci-fi film “Star Trek: Into Darkness.”
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. talk, 3:30 p.m. film Saturday, March 12
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
NY Film Critics Series
The NY Film Critics Series brings in a sneak preview of the new Clive Owen film “The Confirmation.” The comedy follows a down-on-his-luck carpenter who searches with his son for the thieves who stole his toolbox. After the screening there will be an interactive Q&A with the audience and Owen, his co-star Jaeden Lieberher and writer/director Bob Nelson.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $12
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
This story was originally published March 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week in and around Modesto."