Catch country music hitmakers in shows at Modesto’s Gallo Center. More entertainment
Country music will play in the theaters at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Entertainment also planned for the Modesto region April 22-28 includes the returns of festivals celebrating Portuguese culture and Earth Day.
Country music
The Roots & Boots Tour featuring country artists Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye pulls into the Gallo Center. They’ll perform with stories and songs on stage together. Expect hits such as “You’ve Got to Stand For Something,” “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Love, Me” and more.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 22
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $59-$99
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
More country hits
The Music City Hit-Makers are award-winning songwriters who wrote for Nashville’s biggest stars. The acoustic show coming to the Gallo Center features Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller, performing songs they wrote for Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Jamey Johnson, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley and Chris Stapleton.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 27
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Portuguese Fest
The San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival returns to the Stanislaus County Fairground from the Carlos Vieira Foundation and the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America. The event kicks off Saturday, April 22, with a parade, followed by traditional Portuguese dancing, music, food, a carnival, vendors and more. On Sunday, there will be a Portuguese bloodless bullfight at 4 p.m.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-midnight April 22; 2-8 p.m. Sunday, April 23
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock
TICKETS: Festival free; bullfight $15
CALL: 209-394-1444
Earth Day
The city of Modesto brings back Earth Day in the Park after three years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community organizations, sustainable businesses, food vendors, activities, games and more will be at Graceada Park for the family-friendly event.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22
WHERE: Graceada Park, 401 Needham St.
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.modestogov.com
Modesto Garden Tour
The Modesto Garden Club brings back its Spring Garden Tour. Patrons can visit and view the gardens at five homes in central Modesto, along with the garden club’s demonstration gardens. The homes are at 916 Melinda Lane, 918 Sycamore Ave., 1308 Brady Ave., 922 Valerie Lane and 621 Magnolia Ave. The demonstration garden is at 622 14th St.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22
WHERE: See above
TICKETS: $25, available online, or at homes on the day of the tour
ONLINE: www.modestogardenclub.org
