Comedy competition set in Modesto. Which comedians will vie for $5,000, how to see them
On the heels of Modesto’s Graffiti Summer comes “American Laughiti,” a local comedy competition at the State Theatre. There’s another comedy show set at the State, this summer’s YES Company production and a chance to sample Greek treats. Here’s a look at some of the entertainment options in the region July 22-28.
“Laughiti”
Local comedy competition “American Laughiti” comes to the State Theatre in Modesto. The top eight fan-voted comedians will perform live for cash prizes — including a grand prize of $5,000 — as the audience votes for its favorites. This year’s comedians are Rhoda Ramone, Adam Keys, Bassil Kamas, Ying Vigilan, Scott Powers, Danielle Arce, Nick Larson and Asia Chardonay. The show is for mature audiences.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 22
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25-$50
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
More comedy
“We Own The Laughs: Modesto” returns to the State Theatre for another night of comedy. This show stars Jon “Polar Bear” Gonzalez with Mala Muñoz, Tyson Paul and Ellis Rodriguez.
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 28
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$55
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
YES Company
You can catch YES Company’s musical production of “The Addams Family School Edition” at the Gallo Center in Modesto. In the story, Princess of darkness Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a young man her parents have never met.
WHEN: 7 p.m. July 21; 2 p.m. July 22-23
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $14-$45
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Greek celebration
Get some “Tastes of the Mediterranean” at Modesto’s Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The evening event will offer wine and beer tastings featuring local wineries and breweries, along with Greek appetizers.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. July 27
WHERE: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $40, available at the church, at Chopping Block in Modesto or by calling 209-522-7694
