6 Things To Do This Week
Snoop Dogg
Hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg is coming back to Modesto after playing a sold-out show at the Fat Cat in February. His return appearance will include rapping, DJing and hosting an evening at the Palladium. Tickets available at various valley locations including American Auto Depot, Lupita’s Auto Sales, Valley Gardening Supplies and Rancho Fresco Mexican Grill.
WHEN: Doors open 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23
WHERE: Palladium Nightclub, 950 10th St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$40 pre-sale; $50 door
CALL: 209-522-8899
ONLINE: www.facebook.com/officialpalladiumnightclub
Back to Graffiti
The region’s longest continuously running Graffiti Summer celebration returns this weekend. Back to Graffiti at The Fruit Yard will feature a classic car show, as well as live music, raffles, vendor booths, a barbecue and more. The car show on the green grounds surrounding the restaurant will be free to spectators.
WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 17; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18
WHERE: The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
TICKETS: Free to spectators, $35 register
CALL: 209-577-3093
ONLINE: www.thefruityard.com
Juneteenth
Junteenth, which has evolved into a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery, will be celebrated with a free family festival at the King-Kennedy Memorial Center this weekend. A talent show Friday will lead to the annual all-day festivities Saturday including food, live music, cultural performances, children’s activities and a black business expo.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 17; noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 18
WHERE: King-Kennedy Memorial Center at Mellis Park, 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-522-6902
State Fair
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein show “State Fair.” Based on the 1946 movie by the same name, the story was later adapted for the stage as a musical about a family who goes for its annual trip to the Iowa State Fair. The show features the songs “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” and “It Might as Well Be Spring” among others.
WHEN: Opens 7 p.m. Friday, June 17; runs 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and 2 or 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 7
WHERE: Sierra Repertory Theatre, Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia State Historic Park
TICKETS: $32-$37, senior and student discounts available
CALL: 209-532-3120
ONLINE: www.sierrarep.org
‘Grease’ Singalong
Find your bobby socks and dust off that leather jacket. Downtown Modesto’s State Theatre invites you to bop on down to a special singalong presentation of the classic John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John musical “Grease” as part of Graffiti Summer. The 1978 film about the exploits of teens from Rydell High became the highest-grossing movie musical of all time.
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $5
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Graffiti Summer Bop and Greasers Social Ball
Graffiti Summer welcomes a new event to the block – a free all-day block party. The Graffiti Summer Bop and Greasers Social Ball will include live bands, a rat rod car show, live art displays and more. Performing will be the John Clifton Blues Band, Rod & Honey Piazza, Rusty Zinn, Heebie Jeebies, Grease Hound, Big Earl & the Crying Shame and others.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 18
WHERE: Tenth Street Plaza, Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-581-1695
ONLINE: www.peerrecoveryartproject.org
This story was originally published June 15, 2016 at 9:46 AM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week."