Modesto Symphony staging ‘Let’s Go to Movies’ concert

MODESTO - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by guest conductor Lucas Waldin, will present Let's Go To The Movies with John Williams & Walt Disney on Friday, May 31, at 8 p.m. at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto.

Beach Boys tribute concert at Modesto State

MODESTO - An exciting night featuring America's Favorite Beach Boys tribute band, Papa Doo Run Run at the State Theater on Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m.

Hot Latin Nights concert taking place on May 4 at Orchard Valley

Malo - the legendary American Latin-tinged rock and roll group founded in part by Carlos Santana's brother Jose - is headlining the sixth annual Hot Latin Nights Music Festival being staged this year at Manteca's Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley on Saturday, May 4, starting at 4 p.m.

MJC Choral & Vocal Extravaganza on Friday

MODESTO –Modesto Junior College will present a Choral and Vocal Extravaganza on Friday, April 26, in the Performing and Media Arts Center Main Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

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WHAT: Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band

Big Draw features street chalk artists, other art offerings

PLEASANTON – Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) will host a city-wide arts celebration on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. where artists of all ages and ability will have the opportunity to display their talents with chalk designs on the streets of downtown Pleasanton. Event details are as follows:

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Dire Straits co-founder Knopfler performing May 15 at Black Oak

TUOLUMNE – Dire Straits co-founder David Knopfler, who was a vocalist and rhythm guitar player for the band, will be performing on May 15..

SPANK! comic parody of Fifty Shades on stage in Stockton

OCKTON - SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new comedy that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters as they come alive with hysterical comedy, musical numbers, steamy performances from the leading hunk in the grey tie, plus lots of surprises.

Orientation Friday for Miss Ropin’ on the River Rodeo queen hopefuls

Give Every Child a Chance is staging Miss Ropin' on the River Rodeo Queen Competition.

Swiss Echoes spring concert set for Saturday

Arthur Brogli is the special guest performer for the annual San Joaquin Valley Swiss Echoes annual spring concert and dance on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Swiss Hall, East Main Street and Manley Road.

Stockton Chorale celebrating American music during upcoming May concerts

STOCKTON - The Stockton Chorale May 10-11 concert, celebrating American music, will feature the premier performance of a work commissioned by the Stockton Chorale: "I Heard You Singing", by the internationally renowned David Conte.

State hosts Ozomatli concert tonight

MODESTO - Celebrated L.A. culture-mashers Ozomatli - a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dance hall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga - performs at the State Theatre tonight.

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WHAT: Twisted Folk 2013 Summer Concert Series

MJC and Gallo Center team- up to stage classic ‘Our Town’

MODESTO -The Modesto Junior College Theatre Department and Gallo Center for the Arts will present Thornton Wilder's classic 1938 comedy/drama Our Town on March 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and March 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. in the Foster Theatre of the Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street in Modesto.

Ying Quartet performing on April 6 at UOP’s Faye Spanos Concert Hall

STOCKTON - The Ying Quartet is returning to the University of the Pacific on Sunday, April 6.