Want to get out and about? A look at entertainment in the Modesto region

Broadway and animated film singers will celebrate the Disney princesses at the Gallo Center.

Broadway and animated film singers will celebrate the Disney princesses at the Gallo Center.

Gallo Center for the Arts

NOTE: Due to the pandemic, some events may be canceled, postponed or changed.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪  209-632-5761

Through March 19, “Valley Focus.” Through April 30, “Festa: A Celebration of Portuguese Faith & Culture.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪  209-529-3369

Through Feb. 26, “Discourse of Silence, Saadi al Kaabi.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.

DOWNTOWN MODESTO/MODESTO ART MUSEUM ▪  [email protected]

Feb. 18-March 4, “The Modesto History Project,” featuring posters displayed downtown commemorating historic sites or events in Modesto. All 10 posters can be viewed at an opening event Feb. 17, 5-8 p.m. at the Chartreuse Muse Gallery, 918 10th St., Modesto. Free. modestoartmuseum.org/modesto-history-project.

GREAT VALLEY MUSEUM ▪  209-575-6196

Through April 23, sculptures by Sayaka Ganz. MJC West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. $4-$5. www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/gvm.

KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪  209-529-9111

Through Feb. 25, “The Photography of Lorraine Nilson.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.

MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪  209-618-5387

Ongoing exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.

LEWIS BLACK ▪  Feb. 20

Stand-up comedian. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.

BRIAN REGAN ▪  Feb. 27

Stand-up comedian. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.

ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ▪  Feb. 24-27

Carnival, parade, live music, vendors and more. The parade will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ripon. Festival events are 5-10 p.m. Thursday, carnival only; noon-10 p.m. Friday with carnival at 4 p.m. and vendors ending at 8 p.m.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday with carnival at noon and vendors ending at 8 p.m.; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with carnival at noon Sunday. Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 River Road, Ripon. Free entry. riponchamber.org.

AMA event to benefit youth sports. Music, more. 6 p.m. no-host bar, 7 p.m. dinner. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gunclub Road, Angels Camp. $65. 209-559-1185.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

BLUESBOX BAYOU BAND ▪  Feb. 19

Five-piece roots band. 8 p.m. $15-$30.

DISNEY PRINCESS CONCERT ▪  Feb. 20

Broadway and animated film singers celebrate the Disney princesses in story, animation and song. 2 p.m. $49-$119.

“THE CHOIR OF MAN” ▪  Feb. 22

Stage productionfeatures pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes. 7:30 p.m. $39-$89.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN ▪  Feb. 24

Queen tribute. 7:30 p.m. $29-$69.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER ▪  Feb. 25

Male a cappella group with a sense of humor. 8 p.m. $49-$79.

Dance company. 8 p.m. $25-$75.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT CBS ▪  Through May 22

March 6, Opera Modesto; May 22, Patty Castillo Davis. Concerts 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$35, with season subscriptions available at various prices. www.cbsmodesto.org.

COLUMBIA BIG BAND CONCERT ▪  Feb. 20

With singers. 2 p.m. The Rock of Twain Harte Pub & Restaurant, 23068 Fuller Road, Twain Harte. 209-586-2080

FAMILY FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT ▪  Feb. 18

Carnegie Arts Center will show “Wreck-it Ralph.” 7 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

“SHREK” SCREENING ▪  Feb. 19

Gaslight Community Conservatory offers the film. 2 and 6:30 p.m. 3908 N Gratton Road, Denair. $5. 209-424-1601.

MAPS PROGRAM ▪  Feb. 25

Modesto Area Partners in Science presentation featuring Channel 3 TV meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn and a panel discussion by MJC students. It will focus on the difference between weather and climate and the impacts climate can have on our environment. Offered live and on YouTube. 7 p.m. Free, but seat reservations requested at http://gvmatmjc.square.site. Modesto Junior College East Campus Auditorium, 435 College Ave. On YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL81u2WuJbe6joR9r56BIf8UlXFdRXNxe.

SATURDAY STUDIO ▪  Feb. 26

Families can decorate a Mardi Gras mask anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N Broadway, Turlock. $5. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

FILM: “JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH” ▪  Feb. 18-24

An FBI informant who infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party.

FILM: “DRIVE MY CAR” ▪  Feb. 18-20

Japanese film. A stage actor and director unable to cope with the loss of his wife, meets an introverted young woman.

FILM: “PRINCESS MONONOKE” ▪  Feb. 18

Anime film about a cursed prince who must journey to find a cure. 7 p.m. $11.

FILM: “LA LA LAND” ▪  Feb. 20

Modesto Film Society presents. Sebastian and Mia are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. 2 p.m. $9.

FILM: “NIGHTMARE ALLEY” ▪  Feb. 25-March 3

A man endears himself to a clairvoyant Zeena and her mentalist husband.

FILM: “WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA” ▪  Feb. 25-28

Criminal defense/civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States.

FILM: LIVE ACTION SHORTS ▪  Feb. 25-March 3

Oscar-nominated short films. Program is R-rated.

FILM: ANIMATION SHORTS ▪  Feb. 25-28

Oscar-nominated short animation films. For adults only.

FILM: DOCUMENTARY SHORTS ▪  Feb. 25-March 3

Oscar-nominated documentaries. Program is rated PG-13 or R-equivalent.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.

AUDITIONS ▪  Feb. 20 and Feb. 26

Modesto Performing Arts will hold auditions for “A Chorus Line” on Feb. 20, 2 p.m. for women, 4 p.m. for men; and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” on Feb. 26, 1 p.m. for women, 3 p.m. for men. Central West Ballet Studio, 5039 Pentecost Drive, Modesto. For more information see modestoperformingarts.com.

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