A celebration of craft beers is coming to Modesto area. Where and when you can sample them
Sample more than 150 craft beers at the Central Valley Brewfest. You also can make your way to see the action at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. And Central West Ballet brings “Romeo and Juliet” to the Gallo Center stage. These are just some of the events planned in the Modesto region May 11-17.
Brewfest
The Central Valley Brewfest features more than 150 brews to sample, along with art and music. There also will be a VIP wine sampling tent. Patrons must be 21 or older to attend.
WHEN: Festival 1-5 p.m. VIP entry at noon. May 11
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway
TICKETS: $45 in advance, $55 at the door; VIP tickets $65, in advance only. Designated-driver tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door
ONLINE: www.cvbrewfest.com
Jumping Frog Jubilee
The frogs will be hopping at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. Along with frog competitions, the fair offers food, entertainment, a destruction derby, livestock, vendors and more. A concert will be held 8 p.m. May 17 by country singer Ned Ledoux.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. May 16; 8 a.m.-midnight May 17-18; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. May 19
WHERE: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp
TICKETS: $12-$17
ONLINE: www.frogtown.org
“Romeo and Juliet”
Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers comes to the Gallo Center for the Arts with Central West Ballet’s presentation of “Romeo and Juliet.” The production features fencing, Prokofiev’s score and a final touching scene.
WHEN: 7 p.m. May 17, 2 p.m. May 18
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $27-$73
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Born Yesterday”
The Gallo Center Repertory Company presents “Born Yesterday,” a comedy-drama that became a film starring Judy Holliday and William Holden. In the story, egotistic Harry Brock goes to Washington to make crooked deals with government big-wigs.
WHEN: 7 p.m. May 17-18, 2 p.m. May 18-19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25-$45
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Joey Medina
Comedian Joey Medina brings his humor to the State Theatre. Medina was part of Paramount Pictures’ “The Original Latin Kings of Comedy” with George Lopez, Paul Rodriguez and Cheech Marin.
WHEN: 8 p.m. May 11
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $40-$60
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
“Tribute to Johnny Cash”
James Garner’s “Tribute to Johnny Cash” celebrates the life and music of the Man in Black. Garner and his band re-create Cash’s biggest hits, with stories and personal anecdotes. Also appearing will be Cowboys by Night (Rob Strickland & Kenny Fischer).
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. May 11
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $29-$49
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Columbia Diggins
Columbia State Historic Park’s annual living-history event, Columbia Diggins 1852, returns with 150 costumed volunteers. Visitors experience an 1850s mining camp re-created with period clothing and activities.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16-19
WHERE: Columbia State Historic Park
TICKETS: $10 general, $2 ages 5-17
ONLINE: www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia
