Cars, beer, wine, music and more at huge Graffiti Summer celebration. See when, where
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Graffiti Summer hits its stride with the North Modesto Kiwanis American Graffiti Festival & Car Show. The two-day event comes after the club’s Friday, June 9, parade/cruise in downtown Modesto. Entertainment also planned from June 10-16 for the region includes the Carnegie Arts Center’s annual community block party in Turlock.
American Graffiti Festival & Car Show
North Modesto Kiwanis presents its annual American Graffiti Festival & Car Show, the cornerstone to the city’s annual Graffiti Summer events. Expect more than 1,200 cars, live entertainment, food for sale, beer, a wine garden and vendors at the festival. “American Graffiti” actress Candy Clark will attend. Sunday, the show will host contemporary muscle and specialty cars from the Modesto Cars & Coffee group.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 10-11
WHERE: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
TICKETS: $10, free ages 12 and under
ONLINE: www.americangraffitifestival.com
Block party
The Carnegie Arts Center throws its annual block party. The community is invited to attend the event featuring live performances, art activities, artist and vendor booths and free admission to the annual Youth Art Exhibition.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10
WHERE: Inside, outside and around the Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.carnegieartsturlock.org
“Grease” singalong
Sing the songs as the classic film “Grease” plays on the big screen. Dress up as your favorite character from the film and watch the antics of Rydell High’s famous classmates Danny Zuko (John Travolta), Sandy Olsen (Olivia Newton-John), the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies.
WHEN: 2 p.m. June 10
WHERE: The State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $6
ONLINE: thestate.org
Comedy at the State
Cruzzin With Laffter presents a comedy show at the State Theatre. Performances feature Key Lewis and Sam Bam, with host Danny Cruzz and comedians Serena Gamboa and Jimmie Menezes.
WHEN: 8 p.m. June 16
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25-$35
ONLINE: thestate.org
“Good Sam”
Prospect Theater Project presents a Radio Cavalcade production of “Good Sam.” It’s the story of Sam Clayton, who likes to help out people in need. He helps others so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. June 10
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto.
TICKETS: $15
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
