Rock singer brings her hits to Modesto region show. See who, where, when
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Rock singer Melissa Etheridge brings her hits to Turlock Community Theatre. Also set for the region March 23-29 are a performance by comedian Carrot Top, a series of tribute bands and more.
Melissa Etheridge
Rock singer Melissa Etheridge brings her “I’m Not Broken Tour” to Turlock Community Theatre. Etheridge hit the rock scene in 1988 with her self-titled debut album. Her hits include “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” “I’m the Only One,” “Come to My Window” and “I Want to Come Over.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 27
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 Canal Drive
TICKETS: $59-$109
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Carrot Top
Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson has been doing his stand-up comedy for more than three decades and will bring his show to the Gallo Center. “Since 2005, fans have flocked to his Las Vegas headlining residency at Luxor Hotel and Casino to catch comedy’s King of Props induce sidesplitting laughter with his current take on pop culture, music and headlines of the day in a continually evolving show,” according to the center’s website.
WHEN: 5 p.m. March 24
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$79
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Marta Pereira da Costa and Duarte
The Gallo Center will host fado performers Marta Pereira da Costa along with guest artists Duarte. Pereira da Costa is a guitarist and Duarte a singer who perform the expressive Portuguese music.
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 23
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Cirque Mechanics
Cirque Mechanics was founded in 2004 by German Wheel artist Chris Lashua. The American circus takes a unique approach to performance with storytelling and mechanical staging. The troupe will play at the Gallo Center.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 23
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$79
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Hank Williams tribute
Jason Petty celebrates Hank Williams’ 100th birthday with his tribute, “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes,” at the Gallo Center. Petty brings Williams’ music and also pays tribute to those who influenced him and were influenced by him.
WHEN: 5 p.m. March 24
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$59
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
John Denver tribute
Jim Curry pays tribute to the music of John Denver at the Gallo Center. Curry’s voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie “Take Me Home: The John Denver Story,” according to the center’s website.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 28
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$59
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Paul McCartney tribute
“Stroll Down Penny Lane” is a live performance of the music of Paul McCartney. The show coming to the State Theatre includes songs spanning McCartney’s career. Along with the band, it includes films, stories, images and animation.
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 23
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$45
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
The Beat Farmers
The Modesto Area Music Association presents a show at the State Theatre by The Beat Farmers, the group’s first concert in Modesto in nearly 30 years. The show features surviving members of the classic 1980s and 1990s group Jerry Raney, Joey Harris and Rolle Love, along with drummer Joel “Bongo” Kmak. Opening will be Third Party.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 28
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $30 in advance, $35 at door
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Fleetwood Mac tribute
Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac features Michelle Tyler as Stevie Nicks, Bob Weitz as John McVie, Annie Boxell as Christine McVie, Gary Hagen as Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Graham as Mick Fleetwood. Mirage will play at the State Theatre.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 29
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$55
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
MAPS program
Modesto Area Partners in Science presents “Tethered Through Turbulence: Human and Environmental Impacts on Mussel Attachment” with Georget Oraha. The talk explores how human activities and changing environmental conditions, including those during the pandemic, affect the ability of mussels to attach to the rocky shore.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 22
WHERE: Sierra Hall, Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/maps.php
