6 Things To Do This Week
Fourth of July Parade
Modesto gets patriotic with its 142nd annual Fourth of July Parade. The downtown event has been a city tradition since 1874. This year’s floats center around the theme “United We Stand” with grand marshal Chris Murphy from ModestoView. After the parade will be a free festival with children’s activities, live music, arts and crafts booths and more.
WHEN: Parade 9:30 a.m., festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, July 4
WHERE: Parade in downtown Modesto, festival at Tenth Street Plaza
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-522-3066
ONLINE: www.modestojulyparade.com
Much Ado About Nothing
Center Stage Conservatory presents the final weekend of its seventh annual Youth Summer Conservatory production. The program is staging an updated version of the Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” This version is set in the world of superheroes and directed by Traci Sky Sprague. Come in superhero costume and get $5 off your ticket.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 1-2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3
WHERE: Center Stage Conservatory, Lower Level Studio, 948 11th St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students
CALL: 209-846-0179
ONLINE: www.centerstagemodesto.com
MoBand
Only two more chances to catch the summer tradition known as MoBand. The Modesto Band of Stanislaus County’s 97th season of free concerts in the park continues with its “Prom Night” show. The outdoor event draws thousands for a six-week run of shows and socializing in Graceada Park.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7
WHERE: Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: www.moband.org
Shakespeare Live!
The State Theatre will screen the BBC special “Shakespeare Live!” filmed in honor of the 400th anniversary of The Bard’s death. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre event was hosted by David Tennant and Catherine Tate and included performances music and more by Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren and Rufus Wainwright, among others.
WHEN: Noon Friday, July 1; 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3; 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6; noon Saturday, July 9; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $8-$10
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival
Browse through all the offerings at the 44th annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival. The Independence Day weekend event in Arnold will feature more than 60 booths selling original crafts and and artwork in all different media. The festival will also include live music and food vendors.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 2-3
WHERE: Bristol’s Ranch House Cafe, 961 Highway 4, Arnold
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 925-372-8961
ONLINE: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com
Cortez Obon Festival
The Japanese American Cortez Obon Festival returns to Turlock. The event features obon dancing, cultural presentations, music and more. The farming community of Cortez was one of the original Japanese settlements in the 1900s. The free community event will feature performances in traditional dress and styles.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 2
WHERE: Cortez Buddhist Church, 12985 Cortez Ave., Turlock
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-535-6523
This story was originally published June 29, 2016 at 10:36 AM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week."