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Central West Ballet: The Time Machine — Modesto
Sunday, November 1, 2026 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Central West Ballet turns H. G. Wells’ science-fiction story into a dance production at Modesto’s Gallo Center, moving between the Victorian world and the future.
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Stan State Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert
Thursday, November 5, 2026 7:30 pmAll day
Stan State — Snider Music Recital HallTurlock
Stan State's orchestra and wind ensemble share an evening concert at Snider Music Recital Hall.
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Laugh Again with Comedian Nazareth — Modesto
Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 pmAll day
The State TheatreModesto
Nazareth headlines a clean-comedy evening at Modesto’s State Theatre, joined by Gilbert Esquivel and Cizzle C. The organizer offers a choice of ticket prices.
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Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Holiday Market
Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 amAll day
Stanislaus County FairgroundsTurlock
More than 80 local vendors bring handmade goods, vintage finds, collectibles, baked treats and food to the fairgrounds. The market is in the California Landscape Supply Floriculture Building. Family extras include free Santa photos, kids' crafts and letters to Santa; both entry and parking are free.
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Opera Scenes: Gothic & Grand
Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:30 pmAll day
Stan State — Snider Music Recital HallTurlock
A spooky classical-crossover showcase brings Gothic & Grand opera scenes to Snider Music Recital Hall.
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Super Diamond — Modesto
Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00 pmAll day
The State TheatreModesto
Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond performs at the State Theatre for a benefit concert. Arrive at 6 p.m. when doors open; the music starts at 7.
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Tuba Skinny — Modesto
Sunday, November 15, 2026 5:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Foster Family TheaterModesto
Tuba Skinny brings its New Orleans-rooted sound to the Gallo Center’s smaller theater. The ensemble’s repertoire draws on traditional jazz, ragtime, country blues and other early American styles.
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Sarah Chan & Mirabai Weismehl Rosenfeld in Recital
Thursday, November 19, 2026 7:30 pmAll day
Stan State — Snider Music Recital HallTurlock
Pianist Sarah Chan and violinist Mirabai Weismehl Rosenfeld perform music by Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and Kreisler.
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Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico! — Modesto
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Holidays, Music
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande join forces for a holiday stage show inspired by Mexican Christmas traditions, including Las Posadas and the Three Kings.
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Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade
Friday, December 4, 2026 6:30 pmAll day
Downtown Turlock
Turlock's downtown Christmas parade returns Friday evening. Local businesses, groups and families can register entries through the city's event page.
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops!
Friday, December 4, 2026 7:30 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Singer Capathia Jenkins joins the Modesto Symphony Orchestra and MSO Chorus for holiday favorites at the Gallo Center. Ryan Murray conducts the concert.
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops!
Saturday, December 5, 2026 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Singer Capathia Jenkins joins the Modesto Symphony Orchestra and MSO Chorus for holiday favorites at the Gallo Center. Ryan Murray conducts the concert.
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Hughson Hometown Vintage Christmas Festival & Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2026 3:30 pmAll day
Downtown Hughson
Hughson’s Hometown Vintage Christmas pairs a vendor fair with a 5:30 p.m. Christmas parade. Browse the booths before the evening procession on Saturday, December 5.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Friday, December 11, 2026 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Saturday, December 12, 2026 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Saturday, December 12, 2026 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Sunday, December 13, 2026 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Saturday, December 19, 2026 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Saturday, December 19, 2026 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker — Modesto
Sunday, December 20, 2026 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Arts & Culture, Family, Holidays
Central West Ballet brings Clara’s adventure and the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Modesto’s Gallo Center for its holiday Nutcracker production.
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Stan State Men’s Basketball vs. San Francisco State
Saturday, January 9, 2027 3:00 pmAll day
Stan State — Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena
Catch the Warriors at home against San Francisco State in a Saturday afternoon men's basketball game.
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Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat — Modesto
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 6:30 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
The Cat, Thing One, Thing Two and the Fish bring Dr. Seuss’ rainy-day adventure to the Gallo Center stage. This listing is for the public evening performance.
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60th Annual Turlock Swap Meet — Saturday
Saturday, January 30, 2027 7:00 amAll day
Stanislaus County FairgroundsTurlock
Browse classic cars, vintage auto parts and automotive collectibles at the 60th Turlock Swap Meet, hosted by the Modesto Area A's Club.
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60th Annual Turlock Swap Meet — Sunday
Sunday, January 31, 2027 7:00 amAll day
Stanislaus County FairgroundsTurlock
The second day of the Turlock Swap Meet brings another morning and afternoon of classic cars, parts and collectibles. Sunday's gates close at 3 p.m.
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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández — Modesto
Tuesday, February 2, 2027 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Mexico’s Ballet Folklórico company brings traditional dance, elaborate costumes and its long-running choreographic repertoire to Modesto’s Gallo Center.
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Friends of the Fair Crab Feed
Saturday, February 6, 2027 5:00 pmAll day
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds — Building E-1Turlock
Friends of the Fair holds its Crab Feed in fairgrounds Building E-1. Follow the organizer for ticket availability and meal details.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis — Modesto
Sunday, February 21, 2027 5:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra return to Modesto for a Sunday concert. Hear the touring jazz ensemble in the Gallo Center’s Mary Stuart Rogers Theater.
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Swan Lake: Modesto Symphony Orchestra & Central West Ballet
Friday, March 5, 2027 7:30 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Two of Modesto’s resident arts companies team up for Swan Lake, with Central West Ballet dancing and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s score. Nicholas Hersh conducts.
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Swan Lake: Modesto Symphony Orchestra & Central West Ballet
Saturday, March 6, 2027 2:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
Two of Modesto’s resident arts companies team up for Swan Lake, with Central West Ballet dancing and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s score. Nicholas Hersh conducts.
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Stan State Baseball vs. Fresno Pacific
Thursday, March 11, 2027 6:00 pmAll day
Stan State — Warrior Baseball FieldTurlock
The Warriors host Fresno Pacific for an evening baseball game on the Turlock campus.
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Stan State Baseball vs. Cal State San Bernardino
Thursday, April 1, 2027 6:00 pmAll day
Stan State — Warrior Baseball FieldTurlock
Spend a spring evening at Warrior Baseball Field as Stan State hosts Cal State San Bernardino.
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Shucked — Modesto
Thursday, April 8, 2027 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
The Broadway musical follows a small farming community searching for answers when its corn crop begins to fail. The Gallo Center recommends the comedy for ages 10 and older.
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Shucked — Modesto
Friday, April 9, 2027 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Mary Stuart Rogers TheaterModesto
The Broadway musical follows a small farming community searching for answers when its corn crop begins to fail. The Gallo Center recommends the comedy for ages 10 and older.
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One-Man Star Wars Trilogy — Modesto
Saturday, April 10, 2027 4:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Foster Family TheaterModesto
Actor Charles Ross compresses the original Star Wars trilogy into a solo stage performance, supplying characters, music and battles himself. The Gallo Center schedules afternoon and evening shows.
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One-Man Star Wars Trilogy — Modesto
Saturday, April 10, 2027 7:00 pmAll day
Gallo Center for the Arts — Foster Family TheaterModesto
Actor Charles Ross compresses the original Star Wars trilogy into a solo stage performance, supplying characters, music and battles himself. The Gallo Center schedules afternoon and evening shows.
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