6 Things To Do This Week in the Modesto area
MJC Improv Show
Modesto Junior College continues its Summer Survival Improv Show the next two weekends. The show will use audience suggestions to present a full-length play focused on surviving summer vacation. MJC theater arts professor Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell will direct with live music by Ryan Fikejs and the dialogue and storyline will be all improvised.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 13-14, and Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21
WHERE: Cabaret West Theatre, El Capitan Building, MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $10 general; $8 students/seniors
CALL: 209-575-6776
ONLINE: www.mjc.tix.com
Central Valley Brewfest
The annual sudsy celebration known as the Central Valley Brewfest returns to the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The fourth annual 21-and-older event will feature more than 150 beers to sample. Admission includes unlimited beer sampling, access to food trucks, live music from the band Flying Blind and entrance to an art show and sale by Art Expressions of San Joaquin.
WHEN: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, May 14
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock
TICKETS: $35 advance; $45 door; $15 designated drivers
CALL: 209-614-8148
ONLINE: www.cvbrewfest.com
Shakespeare at the State
The four-week free program Shakespeare at the State concludes with screenings of the Bard’s pastoral comedy “As You Like It.” The 1963 black-and-white film adaptation was produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and starred Vanessa Redgrave and Ian Richardson. The complimentary screening program was a partnership with BBC Worldwide.
WHEN: Noon Friday, May 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Waterford Heritage Day
The once-a-year celebration of the city of Waterford and its heritage continues. Waterford Heritage Day will fete the town’s 159-year history with a parade, street fair, vendor booths, pony rides, train rides, live music, children’s activities, food booths and more. The volunteer-organized event is put on by a committee of community members annually.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 14
WHERE: Downtown Waterford
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-874-1028
ONLINE: www.facebook.com/WaterfordHeritageDay
Modesto Cycling Expo
Celebrate the Amgen Tour of California as its riders and crews sleep over in the city. The Modesto Cycling Expo will feature pit crews from the race at bike washing and tune-up stations. The festivities will also include cycling demos, food trucks, giveaways and more. There will be a meet-and-greet with professional cyclists Jens Voigt and Fred Rodriguez.
WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18
WHERE: Modesto Centre Plaza, parking lot, 1000 L St.
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-577-5347
ONLINE: www.modestogov.com/bikes
MSYO season finale
The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra closes out its 39th season led by symphony conductor Ryan Murray and concert conductor Donald C. Grishaw. The show will feature the winners of the 2015-2016 MSYO Concerto Competition as well as nearly 120 student musicians from schools across the Central Valley.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10; $5 youths
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
This story was originally published May 12, 2016 at 1:57 PM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week in the Modesto area."