6 Things to Do This Week in the Modesto region
Dead Man Walking
Townsend Opera presents a production of “Dead Man Walking,” based on the book and film of the same name about Sister Helen Prejean. The Catholic nun became a high-profile death penalty activist after working with condemned prisoners. San Francisco-based mezzo-soprano Laura Krumm will portray Prejean, a role which won Susan Sarandon an Oscar.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10-$68
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Livingston Taylor
Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor, brother of famed musician James Taylor, will perform at an Uncle Lonny Presents show at Modesto’s State Theatre. Taylor combines folk, country, bluegrass and more in his music. His hits include “I Will Be in Love with You,” and “I’ll Come Running.” Concert benefits Hope Haven West and the Modesto Gospel Mission.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, April 29
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $22-$32
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
‘The Sirens’
The play “The Sirens,” about five women who are domestic violence victims, will be presented to benefit the Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus County. The show is a collaboration between the Enochs High HARRT club, Haven, Delta Kappa Gamma and AAUW. A reception for Haven founders Pat Paul and Yvonne Allen will precede the May 6 show.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6
WHERE: Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10-$40
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
MUMFest Finale
The Modesto Unplugged Music Festival ends a month of programming with its final show. The finale will feature the Bay Area-based World Harmony Chorus as well as Central Valley acts the Funstrummers Ukulele Band of Modesto, Oakdale High School steelpan ensemble Steelin’ The Beat and a pops-style orchestra led by Marie Maxfield.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15; free for children under 12
ONLINE: www.modestounplugged.com
Playhouse Merced Preview
Playhouse Merced unveils its 23rd season with an evening of sneak-peek music from its upcoming slate of shows. The preview event will reveal the company’s 2016-17 season with performances done in costume. Guests will be treated to a beer and wine bar cocktail hour before the show and then a dessert bar during intermission.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. show Saturday, April 30
WHERE: Playhouse Merced, 452 Main St., Merced
TICKETS: $35
CALL: 209-725-8587
ONLINE: www.playhousemerced.com
Cinco de Mayo
The Latino Community Roundtable is hosting a free community Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event will include a show and shine car show, performance by Ballet Folklorico Los Falcones, music by DJ Mario Mireles, complimentary appetizers and more. The holiday commemorates the Mexican military’s defeat of French forces in 1862.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5
WHERE: Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-303-2664
ONLINE: www.lcrstan.org
This story was originally published April 27, 2016 at 9:10 AM with the headline "6 Things to Do This Week in the Modesto region."