Like beer? You’ll want to know about this special event. More to do in Modesto region
If beer is your thing, the upcoming Central Valley Brewfest has you covered. Meanwhile, the Carnegie Arts Center presents its fundraising tour of four artfully designed homes and gardens in Turlock, Riverdance returns renewed to the Gallo Center, while the frogs will be jumping in Calaveras County. Those are just some of the entertainment options planned in the Modesto region May 13-19.
Brewfest
There will be more than 150 brews to sample, along with art and music, at the annual Central Valley Brewfest in Turlock. Also set up will be a VIP wine sampling tent. Patrons must be 21 or older to attend.
WHEN: Festival 1-5 p.m. with VIP entry at noon, May 13
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway
TICKETS: $45 in advance, $50 at the door; VIP $60, advance only; designated driver tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door
ONLINE: www.cvbrewfest.com
Carnegie home tours
The Carnegie Arts Center presents “The Art of Design” Home & Garden Tour. This fundraising event allows patrons to stroll through the interiors and gardens of homes in Turlock. On Friday, there will be a Twilight Tour that features one renovated historic home, with food, wine and other beverages. On Saturday, tour four homes in Turlock, including the one above. Locations and home details will be provided with ticket purchases.
WHEN: Twilight Tour 6-10 p.m. May 12; regular tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13
WHERE: Various locations
TICKETS: Twilight Tour $90; regular tour $30 in advance, $35 day of tour
ONLINE: www.carnegieartsturlock.org
Mother Lode Roundup
Enjoy a parade and rodeos sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse at the Mother Lode Roundup. The parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Sonora. There will be rodeos both days, with a Kiddie Rodeo at noon on Sunday.
WHEN: Rodeos begin 2 p.m. May 13-14
WHERE: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora
TICKETS: $7-$22
ONLINE: www.motherloderoundup.com
Columbia Diggins
The living-history event Columbia Diggins 1852 allows you to step back to that year and discover what life was like in an encampment during the early Gold Rush period. The multi-day event features 150 costumed volunteers in period clothing.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, May 18-21
WHERE: Columbia State Historic Park
TICKETS: $10, $2 ages 12 and under
ONLINE: www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia
Jumping Frog Jubilee
The annual jumping frog competition returns with the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee in Angels Camp. The event promises food, exhibits, entertainment, a destruction derby, livestock, arena events, vendors, stampede events and more.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, May 18-21
WHERE: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp
TICKETS: $12-$15; $35 carnival rides
ONLINE: www.frogtown.org
Riverdance
Riverdance brings its 25th anniversary show to the Gallo Center for the Arts, a reinvention of a performance celebrated for its Irish and international dance. There’s a revitalized soundtrack and new production with lighting, projection, staging and costume design. Limited seats were available at press time.
WHEN: 7 p.m. May 16-18
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$89
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Latin comedy
Eagle Productions International presents a night of comedy with Gustavo Munuia, Jesús Roberto La Bala and Los Pelillos de Culiacán. The group brings its humor to the State Theatre in Modesto.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. May 14
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$68
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
“Sight Unseen”
Prospect Theater Project in Modesto presents the play “Sight Unseen.” The scenes dart from past to present as the characters are forced to deal with antisemitism, the legacy of the Holocaust and assimilation and more.
WHEN: Various times May 12-28
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto
TICKETS: $30
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
